Who I Met Today

Lucas Eilers Design is a highly sought-after residential design firm in Houston, TX. Sandy Lucas and Sarah Eilers work on upscale projects nationwide, have won numerous accolades, and are frequently featured in national publications. In this episode, the two women discuss lovely and current residential design trends. In business together for over thirty years, Sandy and Sarah design (independently...

The Second Life of Mirielle West,  a historical fiction novel, revolves around the Carville Leprosarium. From 1894-2005, the law required all leprosy patients in the United States to be quarantined in this rural Louisiana hospital community. I loved the book and its fascinating history. And so, I reached out to Amanda Skenandore, the author and an infection prevention nurse, to learn more. In...

In this episode, Dr. Maureen Seitz discusses ways to minimize bone density loss and preserve bone mass. She defines osteopenia and osteoporosis, the difference between the two, and the test to determine the health of our bones. We discuss diet, exercise, vitamins, and lifestyle choices to ensure healthy bones as we get older. Dr. Seitz recommends  Yoga with Adriene . Other episodes you may en...

In this episode, Emily McNulty and I chat about her dream job as the innkeeper of MaMere's Guest house, a charming bed and breakfast in Monmouth, Oregon. We discuss the house's history, how she stepped into this career, activities to do in the Willamette Valley, her love of baking, and Emily's new thing. In this episode, we mentioned: The  Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival –This family-friendly fest...

In this episode, I chat with Erika Owen. The Brooklyn-based travel and design writer is an expert on all things Iceland. We discuss the best time of the year to visit Iceland, flaneuring, and must-see sights. Erika talks about the country's cuisine, wildlife, lava tunnels, and her one new thing. Erika is the author of two books: The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Be...

In this episode, grandmother and former occupational hand therapist Barb Heilman and I discuss how she invented UnbuckleMe, the handy little gadget that opens those pesky car seats effortlessly. We talk about her and her daughter’s successful Shark Tank appearance , the brand new Totebook car seat activity product, how it feels to enter the business world after 60, and her one new thing.  Unb...

In this episode, Brooke Jones and I discuss her role at  The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation  and the resources her organization provides to communities, workplaces, families, and children. We also talk about the science behind kindness and how it affects the human brain, whether we give, receive, or witness kind gestures. She provides examples of how we can, in our everyday lives, li...

In this interview, ovarian cancer survivor Marci Houff and I discuss her surprising ovarian cancer diagnosis at a young age, the facts surrounding this sneaky and deadly disease, the steps she took to battle this cancer, ovarian cancer symptoms, and the non-profit she founded to spread information and awareness. The following episode was originally recorded for Mom’s Don’t Have Time to Move and Sh...

In this episode, Cindy Burnett and I discuss her bookish podcast,  Thoughts From a Page , five outstanding first quarter book recommendations, other novels we've enjoyed, and much more. Cindy's five book recommendations are: The Sweet Spot   by Amy Poeppel Dust Child  by Nyugen Phan Que Mai Go as a River   by Shelley Read Exiles  by Jane Harper The Mostly True Story of Tan...

It’s never too late to learn something new. Every two weeks, join Pam Lamp as she interviews people from all walks of life. Through conversations about health, food, books, aging, and travel, explore new territory and expand your horizons.