People with Parents Podcast
People with Parents is a micro-storytelling podcast where standup comedian and author, Leighann Lord, shares stories and insights about the role reversal between her and her aging parents; along with occasional interviews. You can support the show at http://www.Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents. --- The podcast is lived, written, and produced by Leighann Lord. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project. Please subscribe and leave review. Like the People with Parents Facebook Page and follow on twitter @PwParents. http://www.PeoplewithParents.com
Episodes
Welcome to the debut episode of People with Parents! The relationship with our parents is probably the most complicated` one we’ll have and yet no one ever teaches us how to navigate it, especially when our parents get old. People with Parents is the personal story telling podcast where can talk about, figure out, and laugh about the role reversal that happens between adult children and their aging parents.
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In This Episode of People with Parents…
I share a story about my parental tech challenges; and why maybe it’s better to let the Luddite win.
On the Blog: Old Dogs, New Tricks: Why Seniors Have Trouble with Technology by Melanie Haiken
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I share a story about the air conditioner wars being waged this summer in our multigenerational house. It gets hot; and not in a good way.
[ARTICLE] Hot Weather Tips
https://www.caregiver.org/hot-weather-tips
[ARTICLE] Elderly Ignore Heat Warnings – Because They’re Not Old
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I share a story about getting that dreaded middle of the night emergency phone call. Spoiler Alert: it wasn’t somebody calling to tell me where the party’s at. #RoleReversal
In This Episode of People with Parents…
My refrigerator breaks down and so does the refrigerator repairman.
ARTICLES
The Truth About 'Daddy Issues' by Ian Lang
http://www.askmen.com/news/dating/the-truth-about-daddy-issues.html
Why Do So Many Politicians Have Daddy Issues? by Barron YoungSmith
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I reboot the podcast and share “what had happened,” why I'm back, and my hopes for the future. (Hint: It includes you.)
ARTICLE
Suddenly, They’re All Gone https://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/22/suddenly-theyre-all-gone/
SPECIAL THANKS
Sargent (introduction)
Arthur Pugh https://www.agpvo.com (email)
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I have an impromptu, live interview with comedic storyteller Sue Schmidt and comedian Jane Condon. We are in the dressing room after our closing night show at the Peterborough Players Theater in New Hampshire. I got to commiserate with, Sue who has 20 years in the caregiving game, first with her father and now her mother. And Jane reminded us where the sweet spots in caregiving can be.
Pleas...
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I talk about the clip of my performance that was included in the Netflix Def Comedy Jam 25th Anniversary Special; and I reveals what makes that show special for me and my Parents.
ARTICLE:
Def Comedy Jam’s 25th Anniversary: Honored & Still Inspired
http://www.veryfunnylady.com/blog/def-comedy-jams-25th-anniversary-honored-still-inspired
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I share about how the Proper Telephone Etiquette and Good Home Training I received as a kid is helping me do one of the things I dislike the most: talking on the phone with doctor’s offices, pharmacies, insurance companies, and everybody.
ARTICLE:
There’s No Training Like Home Training
http://madamenoire.com/721034/theres-no-training-like-home-training/
BOOK:
Basic Black: Home Training ...
I talk about how my Dad’s smart phone focus was a dumb and potentially dangerous idea.
ARTICLE:
Older Adults and Technology Use
http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/04/03/older-adults-and-technology-use/
Aging in Place: Technology Watch
https://www.ageinplacetech.com/blog/smartphone-usage-older-adults-why
Episode Tags: #SmartPhone #iPhone #AccessARide #NYC #HomeAttendant #Fidget...
At the suggestion of a Facebook Friend of the Show, I share the story about how my parent’s refrigerator broke down and so did family communication.
MENTIONS:
The Working Mother's Mentor Podcast with guest Leighann Lord. http://apple.co/2mtsmHF
People With Parents:
Episode 4 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daddy-issues/id1135645307?i=1000377405783&mt=2
Sub Subtitle: Dementia Sucks
MENTIONS:
Ode to Mother written by Tim Congdon.
Read by Keith Strunk
This episode of People with Parents is a throwback. I talk about registering to vote at 17, voting with My Parents for the first time, the political education they gave me, and voting with them back in 2008! And yes, I managed to tie it in with Black Panther. Happy Black History Month!
In This Episode of People with Parents…
It’s never a dull moment at the Urban Shady Pines. The simple act of trying to get my cable box fixed is anything but. And I learn that time is not only relative but also depends on your relatives.
About the People with Parents
ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS
People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children an...
In This Episode of People with Parents…
“And I’m leaving on a jet plane. I don’t know when I’ll be back again…” I follow my therapist’s advice and take a much-needed vacation. My destination: an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic.
ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS
People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If y...
In This Episode of People with Parents…
I tackle the topic of the immigrant children who have been separated at the southern border from their parents who are immigrating/seeking asylum in the United States.
In This Episode of People with Parents…
My Dad falls down, and down the rabbit hole we go. Canes, Life Alerts, CAT scans, Oh My!
ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS
People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Goo...
In This Episode of People with Parents…
Because My Dad is anemic and always cold, not only can I not turn the central air conditioning on this summer, but My Dad started turning the heat on at night, in JULY. Let the games begin.
ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS
People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate,...
ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS
People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult children and their aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page.
It’s lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leigh...
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