The Only Child Diaries Podcast

Send us Fan Mail I was always fascinated and in love with Princess Diana.  No one could hold a candle to her in my book.  So, it's been hard to watch William and Harry struggle, but of course, I was thrilled when each one found a lovely woman to marry, and complete their lives.  In this episode, I will unpack some of the controversial interviews, Harry's book, "Spare," that jus...

Send us Fan Mail In my trailer and my promotional materials, I've talked about this podcast, and how I will explore topics for those of us who feel like we didn't get the how-to brochure on life.  Here is the brochure, or at least part of the brochure on loneliness.  It is maybe a common belief among people that only children are more lonely than those with siblings.  But I would argue t...

Send us Fan Mail I lived most of my life before I learned officially I was most likely an empath.  Reading about it, talking to others about it, it seems that I am an empath.  What does mean?  I will break that down in this episode.  And how do I process the kinds of events that challenge, if you will, an empath, and our sanity.  I'll explore that for you, and talk about protecting my heart a...

Send us Fan Mail Pet peeves?  Favorite pet peeves?  What are the things that you love to hate?  In this week's episode, I'll share some of mine.  Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/ or On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/

Send us Fan Mail The end of the year!  Time for reflection and review. And gratitude. First of all, thank you to all our listeners so far. You’ve helped to make this podcast what it is, and your support means so much. And WHERE you all are is so fascinating!  Hear about the details of those demographics. And remember Walter?  The 20 year old barn cat who broke his foot?  Well I’ll give everyone an...

Send us Fan Mail Vegas stories, Part 2!  This week, you'll hear the details about our wedding.  After 17 1/2 years together, Bill and I finally decided to get hitched 12 years ago, in VEGAS!  And we got married at the Excalibur Hotel.  Just go up to the food court, past the Pizza Hut Express!  That's funny by itself, but the wedding chapel was quiet and peaceful, believe it or not.   We&...

Send us Fan Mail As an only child, I yearned for new experiences, for ANY experiences.  Las Vegas seemed like the perfect getaway.  Something completely different and a bit crazy.  I first went in 1991 by myself, with a very lean $40 gambling budget and had a great time.  It was the start of something big!  I've been going back for over 30 years, and have had so many great times there.  It&ap...

Send us Fan Mail As our parents age, we have more and more responsibility to look after them and care for them.  This is an issue for EVERYONE, not just only children.  But of course, being an only child meant I had to navigate all the parts by myself.  My parents held onto their independence as long as they could, and then it all came crashing down.  Quickly.  My life changed too.   There's...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up with a mother that was emotionally distant was tough.  Meeting my future mother-in-law changed my life.  I know that sometimes the relationship between a person and their mother-in-law isn't always positive or even fun, but the relationship I had with mine was one of the warmest and most loving relationships I've ever had.  

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving is usually a time to celebrate not only what you're truly thankful for, but also food and family.  Well, food in MY family growing up was NOT something I looked forward to with great anticipation.  Through the years, I've had several Thanksgiving adventures, and most of them looking back, well, I just have to laugh!  At least now I can truly appreciate good...

Send us Fan Mail This week, hear about my journey to becoming a fundraiser, and how I found a career after closing my retail store.  Without any guidance or input from anyone, it was a struggle to find a pathway that made sense.  Having worked in retail for 11 years, I decided to dedicate the next 10 years to giving back to the community, the greater good.  Little did I know, it would encompass th...

Send us Fan Mail Here's the story of how when I was in my early 20s and I created and opened a mens clothing store, in one of the up and coming neighborhoods in Southern California.  Hear about the decisions that led me to do this, along with the journey to open the doors, and then some of the challenges that I encountered throughout the six years L'Attitude was open for business.  One o...

Send us Fan Mail One of my favorite movies of all time!  Harold and Maude!  Have you seen it?  This week, I share some of my memories of watching the film with my mom, and even visiting a few of the film's locations in Northern California.  Oh, and let's not forget the music!  A memorable soundtrack that continues to be a soundtrack of my life!  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I delve into ideas presented in Anderson Cooper's newest podcast, "All There Is," about loss and grief, and also the concept of getting to know someone BETTER after they've passed.  I was intrigued by this concept and have given it a lot of thought.  Is this really possible?  Yes, I think it is.  At least it is for me.  I hope this episode give...

Send us Fan Mail Animals have always held a special place in my heart.  Being an only child, I spent a lot of time alone growing up, and begged my parents for a dog.  They finally relented.  Thus started my lifelong relationship with animals, including dogs, then house rabbits, cats and of course our horse.  I was shy growing up and animals seemed to offer a quiet confidence in me.  Through the ye...

Send us Fan Mail My journey with acupuncture has been life changing!  But it's sometimes been a bit challenging.  This episode will tell you the often humorous side of having acupuncture and working to R-E-L-A-X for this Type A gal! Now I'm a fan of this alternative treatment, but I still have frustrations fully embracing all of the alternative aspects of it, including the new age kind o...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up in a negative environment, I worked hard to overcome that and approach life with a positive outlook.  It wasn't easy.  Hear the story of some of my challenges as well as a couple of the people - the women - who helped show me that not everyone is negative.  Some people just bleed positive vibes!  

Send us Fan Mail Here’s the second part of my story about being hit by a drunk driver in Las Vegas. I hope this story helps anyone else that might go through such an event in their lives - horrible as it might be. And also hope it provides a little perspective. Life is such a gift and can be taken away from us so quickly. 

Send us Fan Mail This month marks the fifth anniversary of our crash in Las Vegas, being hit by a drunk driver while on vacation.  It remains one of the most upsetting and pivotal events in our lives.  When it happened, I shared some of the details, but then was unable to really share ALL of the details for many reasons.  Now you can hear details of the crash itself, the aftermath, learning about...

Send us Fan Mail Any time you move, it's a LOT of work.  Listen to the move that took me literally almost five months?  How could that be?  Oh my!  I made it harder on myself by trying to recycle everything I could, repurpose and reuse things.  It's a story of what NOT to do when you need to move.  I've never been very good at organizing my own stuff.  You could call me one of the o...

Send us Fan Mail Last year, I found myself in a place I NEVER thought I would be.  Living in the house again where I grew up.  How did THAT happen?  Listen as I tell you all about moving back, and if it's a) comforting or b) weird!  Can you guess which one?  LOL.  Welcome to the Only Child Diaries podcast!  Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/ or On Insta...

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Send us Fan Mail Do you suffer from dental anxiety?  I have for years.  In this episode I explore some of my challenges with seeing a dentist over the years, as well as uncovering why I think I have dental anxiety.  You CAN overcome this fear.  There are many resources to help.  I am not a mental health professional.  If you need help, reach out to someone who can assist and guide you. Here is the...

Send us Fan Mail Here I am!  Finally starting my podcast.  I've been a professional fundraiser, I've been a stand-up comedian, and now I want to share my story through a podcast.  I'll be exploring topics of interest to those who want to better adult.  This episode will help people understand a little bit about how I got here.  Everyone has a story, right?  And hey, you don't h...

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