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Welcome to I Remember with Eileen Fein, a podcast about the power of reminiscing to increase your self-esteem and sense of meaning in life. Through conversations with guests from the worlds of art, nature, science, and culture, I take you on a journey of these kind of mindful moments that are unique to each of us but are experienced by all of us and have changed the course of our lives. Visit The Tiny Balcony - www.thetinybalcony.com - to learn more about mindful moments and how they can hel ...
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In this episode I talk with Doug McIntyre, noted opinion columnist with the Southern California News Group, about writing the next chapter of his life. Listen to the questions Doug has asked himself, and lessons he has learned from that are driving the narrative of this chapter. Then consider how you want to write the next chapter of your life. Dou…
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I this I Remember interview, I'm speaking with the talented, lovely sister team of Arwen Evans and Ashley Wheelock, authors of the amazing children's book, We Toot. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, children’s books targeted to girls – all pinks, princesses and ponies – haven’t kept pace with the women’s movement or evolving gender expectations. That’s w…
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In this episode I talk with award winning playwright, screenwriter, author and physicist Michael Long about his moments of connection from 2016 - a year of big beliefs and big chances that led to a big call. Listen and journey back to a time when moments of connection were found in the process of creation itself. Find Michael's new book, a #1 New R…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection from the Bicentennial - a year of great transition in my 7-year old life - that included growing new friendships, the celebration of a nation's spirit, surviving a hot summer on army cots in the basement, and the lost beauty of wax paper. Listen and journey back to a time of simple middle class joys …
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In this episode I talk with author Kat Kronenberg, children's book author about the spark she felt to become a children's book writer and the learnings she has gained on her journey - that the power of a smile can help us rise above pain and help us live our best life. Kat's newest book, Love Big, is currently #1 on Amazon's children's book - let's…
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In this episode I share a funny story of a big question - Was I was in labor? Subscribe to hear more stories and let your breath give you the answers that live inside, just waiting for you to ask the right questions.
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In this episode I share my moments of connection from a year when everything was extremes - a blizzard, a blackout and the Son of Sam. Listen and journey back to 1977, a time when life was filled with the unknown and what was known - love, joy and peace - mattered more than ever.
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In this episodes I share my memory of being pulled up on stage at The Geffen Playhouse to perform with celebrity master magician, actor, and sadly, recently deceased, Ricky Jay. Listen and honor a man who showed her, through his sleight-of-hand, the magic of doing what you love. Subscribe to listen more stories that you help you find your magic.…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection from a trip to Africa - Kenya and Tanzania - in early 2000. Sit back and journey into an experience of big sky, of time that moves at its own pace, to people who appreciate connection, and a landscape and its creatures that live in balance and peace with each other. Then visit The David Sheldrick Wil…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection across a 50 year journey to finding true beauty. From chef and best selling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat's amazing laugh, to Eileen's 5-year old daughter's passion for accessories, to the nurturing love of her Mom (enter Morgan Fairchild's book, Superlooks), Eileen shares how women h…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection living in Chicago in the early 90s. Listen and experience the stillness of a cold run along Lake Michigan, the swing of Frank Sinatra to get you through a double shift, and the no questions asked love you hope for when you know it's time to come home.
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Recorded in 2018 I'm reposting this episode in 2021, in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In this episode I talk with 30-year veteran and retired FDNY lieutenant, James J O'Donnell, about his time at Ground Zero and the days, weeks and years that followed September 11, 2001. Listen and journey back to a time when the world shifted in trauma, a…
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In this episode I talk with Eric Dezenhall, CEO of Dezenhall Resources, a nationally recognized high-stakes communications firm representing corporations and institutions facing controversy. Eric is the author of nine books, including his most recent, Best of Enemies, co-authored with Guss Russo. Listen and journey back to a time of loss, love and …
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In this episode I'm speaking with artist Katie Swatland about the importance of making time to create stillness and connect to the creativity that lives within. After years of crafting her art, Katie found herself far from the initial spark that inspired her to set out on the journey to learn to paint in the first place. She was disconnected from h…
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In this episode, I'm talking with Steph Dreyer a purpose-guided, perseverance-backed, positivity advocate, mom and wife. Diagnosed with a rare disease called Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Steph has learned the how to use purpose, positivity, and perseverance to stay healthier than expected, enjoy life, and help others. Through her story you will learn …
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In this episode I talk with self professed "charity geek" Tim Andrew. Tim shares his life long story of giving and connection through charity work, and how that has sustained him through the roller coaster of life. Tim will be continuing his Appalachian Trail hike to raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish America, and challenges everyone to push…
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In this episode I talk with Lesley Wolff, founder and teacher of the Fresh Faces Stand Up Comedy Workshop, who can be found making people laugh and helping them enjoy themselves at the World Famous Hollywood Improv. Named "the Comic Fluffer" by LA Weekly's Top 100 people, Lesley creates a fun nurturing environment for people to showcase their work,…
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In this episode I talk with Ken Elkinson, pianist, composer and winner of the 2016 ZMR Award for Best Electronic Album, about how his connection to music has supported and provided direction to the journey of his life, and the lives of those around him. People like Tim Andrew a Connecticut fireman, who calls himself “a charity geek." Tim will be ta…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection across 30 years with rock legend, Billy Idol. From the awkward Freaks & Geeks years, to a "Jake Ryan" like first love, to finding true love and (great sushi) in a new home town (Los Angeles), listen and learn how moments of connection across time can help you find your true self.…
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In this episode I'm talking about what I think we all have - a snow globe of childhood. What am I talking about? It's that tiny slice in time in your childhood that will always be perfect no matter what else comes along in your life. It holds people, a place, maybe objects, scents and experiences that made you feel seen, special and safe, and leave…
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In this episode I am talking about the Space Shuttle Challenger, and the moments of connection it has had with her over the course of more than three decades. On that 1986 mission, NASA wanted to find an "ordinary person," a gifted teacher who could communicate with students while in orbit. Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teach from Lanham, Mar…
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In this episode I share my moments of connection from 2001 - a year split in half by 9/11 - that include the Chrysler Building, a long walk across the 59th St Bridge with a dear friend and a wedding that kept love alive when it felt like all was lost. Listen and journey back to a time of disbelief and fear but also incredible moments of connection …
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Welcome to I Remember with Eileen Fein, a podcast about the power of reminiscing. Research has shown that recalling memories can enhance your well-being. When you reminisce about problem-solving and identity-related memories, you can increase your self-esteem and sense of meaning in life. And this can happen whether those memories are positive or n…
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