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A Thousand Tiny Steps

A Thousand Tiny Steps

By: Barb Higgins
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This podcast is for people who want to experience personal growth. Finding joy in tragic moments is a difficult task, but by listening to the stories of an ordinary woman who goes through extraordinary experiences, you can learn how to get through anything. Hear stories from Barb Higgins, the woman who had a baby at 57, lost her daughter to a brain tumor, dealt with addiction, and so much more. Inside each episode, Barb shares a story from her life and how she got through each tough experience. From lessons learned to how she took her self-care to another level, Barb pulls you into her world of inspiring circumstances and leaves you wondering, how does she do it?2023 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • You Can't Sit With Us
    Dec 23 2025

    The current school board is beginning to feel like… Regina Georgia's lunch table. It reminds me of previous years on the board, my relationship with Chris Rath, all the emails on my school account, and so many other mistakes I made. One thing's for sure: I need to learn to notice the change in the weather unless I want to sit with more regrets soon.

    Key Takeaways:

    [1:34] Wanting to keep things the same and not noticing a change in the weather

    [3:07] Not becoming president of the school board

    [5:54] The board is twisting my realities into something it's not

    [10:08] Most of the board members have the same demographics

    [11:36] My separation agreement that wasn't so confidential

    [14:01] Filing a lawsuit against Chris Rath

    [16:35] Putting sensitive information on my school emails

    [21:49] Requesting time to go to the divorce hearing and being denied

    [24:42] Speaking out against the demolition of Kimball School

    [26:20] Fired for testifying at hearings and "giving athletes passing grades"

    [28:36] Looking back on all my mistakes

    [31:49] Being setup to fail

    [33:39] I need to learn to pay attention to subtle cues

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    39 mins
  • If I Interviewed Myself...
    Dec 16 2025

    If a clone of me was suddenly created and I interviewed myself here's what I'd say. Because trust me, I did not want to do another episode where I talk about the sadness of grieving during the holidays. So instead, enjoy as I talk about everything from what I'd tell myself at 18 to the name of my book - if my enemy wrote it.

    Key Takeaways:

    [4:23] What people misunderstand about me most

    [5:30] My biggest failure and what I learned

    [7:17] What I want to be remembered for

    [7:53] My favorite holiday movie

    [9:29] The advice I'd give to my 18 year old self

    [10:26] The three most influential people in my life

    [12:15] What health and wellness mean to me

    [14:26] My self care routine

    [15:42] How I stay on track with my diet

    [16:59] My favorite way to stay active

    [17:43] The turning point to take my health more seriously

    [18:07] A wellness hack for everyone

    [18:56] How my perspective on mental health has changed

    [19:43] My inspiration to stay healthy, what I love, and my best choices

    [20:48] My favorite social media platform

    [21:25] My favorite sports

    [22:19] When I got interested in sports

    [22:50] My greatest accomplishments in sports

    [23:35] My favorite sporting icons

    [24:18] Which player in history I would speak to

    [24:47] Sports education is important

    [25:56] Where I would live if I could

    [26:31] What historical figure I would get coffee with

    [27:04] My favorite subject in school

    [27:22] My astrological sign

    [27:36] What I would do with $10,000,000

    [27:53] What I would write a book about

    [28:08] The one meal I'd eat for the rest of my life

    [28:28] Name of my book if my enemy wrote it

    [29:20] My favorite color

    [29:57] Do you like this episode?



    Resources:

    • Family Secrets Podcast

    • Karen Kenney Podcast

    • Secrets of the Blue Zones

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    32 mins
  • My Anger Consumes Me
    Dec 9 2025

    After my job loss, I was invited to do an interview which became the most popular one on our local radio show. A few days ago was the 40th year anniversary of a school shooting in Concord and I talked to one of the students who went through it. In this episode, I go on a trip down memory lane.

    Key Takeaways:

    [1:25] I don't feel like I've made a lot of progress

    [2:12] 40 years ago there was a school shooting in Concord

    [5:40] The overwhelming grief of the mother

    [6:34] I talked to one of the students that went through it

    [8:02] Why is my anger getting in the way?

    [13:37] My interview on my job loss

    [18:41] I'm angry, frustrated, and lonely



    Resources:

    • 1985 School Shooting

    • Interview with Paul Part 1

    • Interview with Paul Part 2

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    21 mins
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