The Final Thoughts Podcast

The Final Thoughts Podcast

The Final Thoughts Podcast, hosted by children's author Dana Rodriguez, offers weekly snippets of insight & inspiration for your next aha moment.

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October 16, 2026 • 8 mins

Ringing the bell at the end of my own cancer journey helped me better understand the need to ring our own proverbial bell whenever we conquer the challenges of life. 

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The power of kind words and how our words can help others to feel like more. 

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October 2, 2026 • 5 mins

How the principles behind construction scaffolding can apply to parenting. 

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September 25, 2026 • 6 mins

What the children's brand, Garanimals, taught me about the "perfect-fit". 

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September 11, 2026 • 6 mins

The 25th anniversary of 9/11 stands as a reminder of courage & hope. 

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September 4, 2026 • 6 mins

As we say goodbye to summer this Labor Day weekend, it may be time to embrace the routines we had before the "season of vacation". 

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August 28, 2026 • 7 mins
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August 7, 2026 • 8 mins

The life lessons I learned from my 1st banana split as I entered the world of adulthood. 

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July 24, 2026 • 6 mins

Reflecting over my American citizenship and the experiences that have caused me to see it as the cherished gift it is. 

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July 17, 2026 • 7 mins

Lessons I learned from handling stained glass and how they apply to parenting. 

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July 10, 2026 • 6 mins

How a pair of Zips sneakers taught me to walk my own journey.

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June 26, 2026 • 7 mins

How a very special baseball game stirred a  greater sense of gratitude within me. 

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June 19, 2026 • 6 mins

In the midst of one of our greatest tragedies, a group of strangers lovingly showed us that service is better without barriers. 

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June 12, 2026 • 6 mins

A pool noodle incident in a Mommy & Me class, reminds us to laugh when life doesn't go according to plan. 

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June 5, 2026 • 6 mins

What I learned about service from an impromptu community and a rotisserie chicken. 

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May 29, 2026 • 7 mins

How a time-honored family tradition helped to strengthen our family bonds, while helping our children feel loved with each passing birthday. 

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Let's revisit a popular podcast from last year to discover the connections that exist all around us.

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May 8, 2026 • 5 mins

The classic story, Are You My Mother, reminds us to celebrate not only our Mothers, but all the mother-figures who have supported us along our journey.

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May 1, 2026 • 6 mins

Learning to adjust to the shift that takes place as our children move out and move on. 

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April 24, 2026 • 6 mins

How a song from my childhood brought an element of fun to two generations. 

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