The Last Thing I Wished I Said

The Last Thing I Wished I Said

THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is a show where we explore feelings of grief and the ability to express them in conversation with the departed loved one. We’ll look stages of grief, things left unsaid, ways to heal and the larger implications from such a loss. It’s a show that will enable listeners to understand their own losses with a deeper insight. You can follow us Apple Podcasts, You Tube, or wherever you get your podcasts. A Review would be so appreciated! Follow me Instagram @lindaoverman Twitter @ThingWished Mastodon @ThingIWished

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June 8, 2023 35 mins

On the finale episode of Season 1 of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Caroline, a hard-working immigrant woman who has lived in the USA for fifty years. Caroline shares the pain of the abrupt loss of her husband of four years from a death that leaves many unanswered questions.

Caroline works in the housekeeping world and services a variety of homes for a multitude of clients along with helping raise their children and...

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On the eighth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Tiffany Bailey Baumbach, Marriage and Family Therapist, who practices attachment theory which informs us that our first attachments, normally with our mothers, influences our future relationships throughout life. In addition, Tiffany is a singer & performer in the Los Angeles area. 

Tiffany shares the loss of her beloved mother, Salomea (Sally) Sheps Bailey...

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On the seventh episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Professor Janice Robinson, who teaches at CSUN in Africana Studies, Academic First Year Experiences, & English.  She often teaches writing to international students online who will be attending a variety of universities in the US. In addition, she is an actress, vocalist and model. At 66 years of age, Janice is embarking on her Ed.D. in the College of Edu...

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In commemoration of mental health month this six episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID podcast addresses beloved family members coping with mental health struggles, raising children, and surviving a quotidian life. Many thanks my guest who was so candid in her conversation based on her devoted love of her late grandmother and mother.

On the sixth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Colette Claire...

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On the fifth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Elyce Wakerman, author of Father Loss: Daughters Discuss Life, Love, and Why Losing a Dad Means So Much and A Tale of Two Citizens: A Novel (Yucca). Elyce’s father, Hyman Wakerman, died when Elyce was three.  But decades later, after her mother died, Elyce discovered that Hyman had lived another life in Poland, completely unknown to her. And she still wants him...

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On the fourth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Professor Jessica Stewart who shares the sudden loss of her mother, Sherry Dumas, who taught Jessica how to survive in the dark. Jessica lost her vision completely at 24 years old.  Sherry’s life was cut short on a road in New Mexico along with that of her sister, Helen, on a late Friday afternoon in the mist. Jessica can be contacted at jstewartgcc419@gmail.c...

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On the third episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to her newly discovered sister, registered nurse Kathy Bird, who talks about the loss of a mother she never knew and shares the joy of finding her older sister Carolyn in 2019.  And then her younger Linda in 2020.  Kathy also discusses the disconnection of being adopted, despite being dearly loved.

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April 2, 2023 23 mins

On the second episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to actress, writer, and painter Susan Ware who shares her grief over the loss of her mother, Lillian Ware, who possessed a tremendous sense of humor which influenced Susan’s acting career all the while enhancing her ability to look at life through the sunglasses of comedy.
You can follow Susan on Instagram @susan.ware.39

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March 25, 2023 23 mins

On the first episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to retired Professor of Creative Writing Mary Marca, who taught at California State University, Northridge for twenty years. Mary shares her grief about the loss of her mother, Mabel Mary Pugh lovingly known as Molly, and the helplessness of a sudden death.

A small correction from the interview: 911 emergency phone service commenced in 1968. 

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February 17, 2023 55 secs

THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is a show where we explore feelings of grief and the ability to express them in conversation with a departed loved one. We’ll look at stages of grief, things left unsaid, ways to heal and the larger implications from such a loss. It’s a show that will enable listeners to understand their own losses with a deeper insight.

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