If Meredith Hall had to point to the year that her life changed, she would probably say that it was 1965. She was sixteen that year, and pregnant with a son.
But more than two decades later, in 1987, her life changed again -- and that's the year she writes about in her essay. It's read by Marcia Cross ("Desperate Housewives," "Quantico").
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Nov 5
The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You
<p>Andrea Gibson was the poet laureate of Colorado and a giant of the spoken word poetry scene. This past July, Gibson died of ovarian cancer, leaving behind their devoted fans, friends, family and longtime partner, the poet Megan Falley.</p><p>For the last year of Gibson’s life, ... Show More
55m 32s
Mar 2022
Ordinary Equality x Womanica: Martha Wright Griffiths
This week on the Ordinary Equality x Womanica crossover season, we're talking about "the Mother of the Equal Rights Amendment."Listen in as Kate Kelly shares the story of Martha Wright Griffiths (1912-203) -- told, in part, in Martha's own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p ... Show More
15m 8s
May 2018
From Tragedy to Transformation – How a Psychologist is Born
When her mother, after a lifetime of threats, died by suicide, Linda Meyers decided that the best way to give meaning to her mother’s death was to make changes to her own life. She left her marriage, went to college, and established a career. Listen to her remarkable story. Hoste ... Show More
21m 47s
Nov 2020
Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation
<p>From April 11, 2011: On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oscar-, Golden Globe-, Emmy-winning actress and author Shirley MacLaine discusses her New York Times best-selling book <em>I’m Over All That</em>. She opens up about her decades in show business, her favorite leading men and her ... Show More
26m 8s