Animal Duets

Clarinet duets with laughing thrushes, nightingales, whales and cicadas. Philosopher and ornithologist David Rothenberg poses the question: do birds make music, or do they just make sounds to defend a territory or attract a mate? We also talk to a zoomusicologist in Scotland, and we listen to a trio of two oboes and a dog.

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Divorce Coaching: What it is and Why it Matters

Outside of having someone close to you pass away, divorce is the most stressful thing anyone could go through. It is a time of change anywhere from where you live, how you parent, your financial situation, and the relationships you have in your life. Whenever you are going through something as life changing as divorce, it is important to get all the support you can get.   On today’s podcast, you will find a great support person to have on your team. Coach Samantha Nielsen helps those who are going through a divorce navigate that period of time. Being a divorcee herself she brings firsthand knowledge to the help she can provide and helps you to make smart decisions today so that your future can have the best possible outcome. As she says herself in today’s interview, “Having someone present to help you think through those challenges and recognize that today’s decisions impact tomorrow’s outcome, is huge.”

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Parenting and the Internet

The internet is changing every single day, and the way we interact with the world and the people around us is changing with it. It seems impossible to keep up with every new advancement in technology while our kids are so much better at it than we are. So how can we be thoughtful, intentional parents when we can't keep pace with the world our kids are living in? Lisa talks through her own parenting experiences, brings in the Council of Moms, and chats with expert Amy Morin to find possible solutions.

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