Best Leighann Lord Podcasts (2024)

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This Was Us 10:47

3y ago10:47

10:47

In This Episode of People with Parents…Leighann Lord shares why, by any standard measure, this is a terrible podcast. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can,…

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Aunt Cicely Tyson 6:35

3+ y ago6:35

6:35

In This Episode of People with Parents…I share what I learned that time in 2013 when I took My Parents to see Cicely Tyson on Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share …

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And Then All of a Sudden 6:28

3+ y ago6:28

6:28

In This Episode of People with Parents…All of a sudden things change, the roles reverse – ready or not - whether we want them to or not. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role r…

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Thanksgiving is Always Different 4:55

3+ y ago4:55

4:55

In This Episode of People with Parents…Much has been said about how Thanksgiving is going to be different this year. I contend that Thanksgiving is always different. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I s…

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Much Ado About a Dog Bed 4:33

4y ago4:33

4:33

In This Episode of People with Parents…I made the executive decision to throw away an old dog bed, which is not as easy as it sounds. (It never is, is it?) Watch the video, here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about the things that they thought…

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Escaping the Sentimental Trap... This Time 12:32

4y ago12:32

12:32

In This Episode of People with Parents…Was originally done as a YouTube video. Watch it here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about things that they thought were important. Or things they never got around to throwing away and now it's my job. Bu…

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I Found A Cassingle! A What?!? You Heard Me! 14:23

4y ago14:23

14:23

This Episode of People with Parents…was originally done as a YouTube video. Watch it here. I've started the physically and emotionally arduous task of cleaning out My Parents things. It's not just clutter. It’s making decisions about things that they thought were important. Or things they never got around to throwing away and now it's my job. But I…

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The Birth of The Urban Shady Pines 8:13

4y ago8:13

8:13

In This Episode of People with Parents…A recent New York Times article about patients being thrown out of nursing homes got me thinking about how hard it is to get into one. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/19/business/coronavirus-nursing-homes.html People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/Peop…

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Extra Days & Chairs 11:07

4y ago11:07

11:07

In This Episode of People with Parents…I talk about how my family observed our special days, our birthdays. And with my birthday on the horizon, what does that mean for me now. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast i…

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“I Never Thought I’d Get This Old” 19:29

4y ago19:29

19:29

In This Episode of People with Parents…I chat with comedian and actor Bill McCarty, an only child, caring for his 92 year old mother in a nursing home in the time of COVID. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is wh…

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Things My Father Never Taught Me, But I Still Turned Out All Right 7:54

4y ago7:54

7:54

In This Episode of People with Parents…I run down the (short) list of the things My Father never taught me: Bid Whist Chess, Pool… tying up papers and Amazon boxes. How in the world am I surviving? People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with…

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We Were Daddy’s Girls 38:00

4+ y ago38:00

38:00

In This Episode of People with Parents…We have an interview! I’ve wanted to do more interviews for the podcast for some time now, and at last I got to have a conversation with Carole Montgomery. She is one of my long-time, good friends in standup comedy; and even before I started this podcast, I cried many times on her shoulder about My Parents bec…

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And Then… Corona 9:37

4+ y ago9:37

9:37

In This Episode of People with Parents…It’s been difficult to pull my thoughts together and away from the daily news briefings to do this episode; but it needed doing and sharing. Taking care of the last half of my Dynamic Duo, while mourning the lost half was already challenging. And then… Corona. People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Com…

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#GirlDad 6:01

4+ y ago6:01

6:01

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My Dad’s Dress Shirt 7:17

4+ y ago7:17

7:17

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The Hard Episode 14:11

4+ y ago14:11

14:11

In This Episode of People with Parents…I finally realize where this ride is going and I say goodbye to one of my favorite main characters. The Urban Shady Pines will never be the same. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child …

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The More You Know 7:59

5+ y ago7:59

7:59

In This Episode of People with Parents… I wrestle with how much bad news to share or not share with My Parents now. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between me – an adult child – and my aging parents. If you can relate, or know someone who can, p…

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Feelings & Fears 4:31

5+ y ago4:31

4:31

In This Episode of People with Parents… I share a little bit about how I get through the day, emotionally. 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. …

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Launching Feb. 21: Should This Exist? 1:54

5+ y ago1:54

1:54

In the trailer for Should This Exist?, you’ll get a sneak peek (err, listen!) into the first episodes: a wearable that hacks your brain with electric fields so you can learn like a kid again; an AI-driven tool that translates between human and animal languages; a fully automated chatbot that offers one-on-one therapy; and more. Premiering February …

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When Leighann Met Esther 7:32

5+ y ago7:32

7:32

In This Episode of People with Parents… I meet an older woman who’s further down the caregiver path, taking care of her 100 plus year old mother. 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, …

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Lord of the Rings 5:54

5+ y ago5:54

5:54

In This Episode of People with Parents… I’m not sure how but I managed to go from a random conversation about women’s safety to love. Crazy really, since sometimes love is anything but safe. 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…

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Life is a Highway 9:54

5+ y ago9:54

9:54

In This Episode of People with Parents… I work through what it means that my Dad is no longer able to drive. 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…

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Love & Minutia: Studio Version 10:10

5+ y ago10:10

10:10

In This Episode of People with Parents… This episode of People With Parents is the studio version of the last episode that was shared and recorded live during The No-Name Comedy & Variety Show at Otto’s Shrunken Head in New York City. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-…

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Ryan Fitzgibbon left IDEO to rebrand gay media 27:39

6y ago27:39

27:39

Ryan Fitzgibbon quit his job as a communication designer at IDEO to launch the queer lifestyle magazine “Hello Mr.” Fitzgibbon’s shares how his own vulnerability permeated the publication and how adults can retain a childlike curiosity.

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How Leighann Lord de-risked her career transition to stand-up comedy 24:26

6y ago24:26

24:26

Twenty-five years after working in marketing communications, Leighann Lord’s stand-up has appeared on HBO and Comedy Central. Find out how she managed to juggle her day job with night gigs and whether “follow your passion” is good advice.

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Mike Zapata - From SEAL Team Six to professional investor 25:36

6y ago25:36

25:36

Mike Zapata started his own hedge fund after spending a decade as a Navy SEAL. Learn how Zapata applied skills he learned as a SEAL to his career in finance and what training at the bottom of a pool without oxygen can teach you about stress.

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Manoush Zomorodi: Ditching your high-profile career to go it alone 25:36

6y ago25:36

25:36

Manoush Zomorodi launched Stable Genius Productions, a women-led podcast company after sexual harassment allegations rocked WNYC. Discover how to build a business when you quit sooner than anticipated and how to negotiate with a co-founder.

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Love & Minutia 12:57

6y ago12:57

12:57

In This Episode of People with Parents… This episode of People With Parents was shared and recorded live during The No-Name Comedy & Variety Show at Otto’s Shrunken Head in New York City. 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 an…

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FWD: Thinking Trailer 1:44

6y ago1:44

1:44

FWD: Thinking is a podcast about bold professionals who have challenged the status quo to recreate their careers. They've grown out of the cracks in the org chart, punched above their titles, and when all else failed, started their own companies. Hosted by Khe Hy and created by Quartz, this podcast traces the blueprints that lead to a more fulfilli…

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Brad Katsuyama: A Wall Street rebel takes on stock market greed and injustice 26:10

6y ago26:10

26:10

Brad Katsuyama was a star trader at the Royal Bank of Canada until he left to start his own stock exchange after the financial crisis. Find out how he came up with a plan to leave his job and why new employees should take the lunch order seriously.

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Do You Have Your Papers? 6:47

6y ago6:47

6:47

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 Face…

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The Urban Shady Pines Summer Peace Accords 8:22

6y ago8:22

8:22

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-chang…

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Free Falling 11:09

6y ago11:09

11:09

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 w…

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People without Parents? 7:47

6y ago7:47

7:47

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. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is podcast is where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship betwe…

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A Caregiver Goes on Vacation with Stephen King 7:15

6y ago7:15

7:15

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 an…

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The Cable Box Communication Breakdown 4:48

6+ y ago4:48

4:48

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 a…

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The Family That Votes Together 7:13

6+ y ago7:13

7:13

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! ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast wher…

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No, You're NOT Wearing That 5:31

6+ y ago5:31

5:31

In This Episode of People with Parents… An early morning medical emergency sends me and me Dad out on a very cold January day. I'm dressed for winter. He's dressed for spring. Let the games begin. ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the role reversal and ever-changing relationship between adult chi…

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Why I Don’t Talk A Lot About My Mom 8:17

6+ y ago8:17

8:17

Sub Subtitle: Dementia Sucks In This Episode of People with Parents… I reveal why I doesn’t talk much about my Mom on the show and how difficult it is to accept and deal with her dementia. MENTIONS: Ode to Mother written by Tim Congdon. Read by Keith Strunk ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS People with Parents is a podcast where I share stories about the r…

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The Refrigerator Meltdown 3:25

7y ago3:25

3:25

In This Episode of People with Parents… 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/podcas…

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The Smart Phone Fiasco 5:26

7y ago5:26

5:26

In This Episode of People with Parents… 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 …

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I Really Don’t Want to Talk to You 11:38

7y ago11:38

11:38

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/…

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The True Meaning of Def 6:12

7y ago6:12

6:12

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-annive…

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