We get better instructions for putting together furniture than we do for raising actual human beings. And that doesn’t even account for how to do it amid a global pandemic and civil/political unrest. That’s why Season 2 of Good Kids features a compelling mix of perspectives on child-rearing — from parents and experts, authors and actors, to "good" kids themselves — imparting wisdom for a brief, but potent, 10(ish) minutes each week. Good Kids isn’t just another parenting podcast. It’s an all ...
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What does it mean to be a good citizen? What values motivate someone to step into the arena and make positive change? Join Ted Roosevelt V on Good Citizen and hear a new conversation every other week with a diverse range of folks who take action to build this country up and protect our planet. Premiering October 27th, 2023!
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In this intimate podcast we explore how attention can be a tool for living a more intentional life. This season, Atheist chaplain and co-creator of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text Vanessa Zoltan guides guests through questions of quitting with empathy and humor. Vanessa has always been a big advocate of quitting – she believes quitting doesn't mean 'giving up,' it means you've tried something and realized that it doesn't work. The Real Question is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a femini ...
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In consideration of Earth Day, April 22, 2024, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Christiana Figueres. In this riveting conversation, Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. Co-author of the book The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis, and co-host of the podcast…
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The hit true-crime podcast The Letter is back for Season Two. Today, we’re dropping into your feed to offer you a sneak peek of this gripping and impactful story. On a winter morning in 1982, two young fathers were found shot to death in a van parked outside an upscale Utah restaurant.The killer soon confessed, but his story about what happened - a…
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When to Quit Thinking About a Problem (with Mauricio Bruce)
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Mauricio Bruce is a transpersonal therapist, chaplain, and the co-leader of our What Matters program. This week he joins Vanessa to talk about visualization as a decision-making tool and how to tap into your feelings. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please cons…
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Michael D. Smith reflects on leadership and shares his enthusiasm for the new Climate Corps. The CEO of AmeriCorps, he is deeply committed to community service. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to st…
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Should I Quit: Being a Stay-at-Home Parent?
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Sophie decided to take some time off work when she had her second child, but she always thought she would go back to her career in law. Since then however, one of her kids has become disabled and it has felt less and less possible to go back. Should she just give up on having a career? This week on Should I Quit? Sophie and Vanessa discuss how to b…
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Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland dig into political identification, a decline in church attendance, and the search for shared American values. With grace and curiosity, they host the widely-acclaimed podcast Pantsuit Politics. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on: Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary Instagram @trlibrary X @TRPresL…
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Should I Quit: Making Political Donations? (with Beth Silvers)
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A few weeks ago we had on Sarah Stewart Holland of Pantsuit Politics and today we're joined by her brilliant co-host, Beth Silvers. Beth makes small donations to political campaigns because she feels like it's 'the right thing to do.' Lately, however, she has realized that her heart isn't really in it. Can she just stop making them? Or does that be…
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Bonus Conversation: How We Misunderstand Homelessness with Charyti Reiter
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For our annual fundraiser at Not Sorry, we are again supporting the wonderful organization On The Rise. On The Rise’s work begins with individuals experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, Massachusetts and continues if and when they secure housing. From their origin as a women’s organization, their programs have evolved toward inclusion of those his…
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Liz Cheney shares the enthralling details from her book, Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, of defending the Constitution while inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The former Republican congresswoman from Wyoming consistently and fearlessly puts country over party. Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of Stor…
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Kaitlyn and her partner moved from Winnipeg to Halifax three years, excited to start a new life in a beautiful city. But three years later, they're still craving the sense of home they had in Winnipeg. Is it time to go back? This week on Should I Quit? Kaitlyn and Vanessa discuss how to know when you've given something new a 'fair' shot. -- This sh…
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Laurie Leshin shares stories about space exploration and her commitment to diversifying STEM fields. She is a distinguished geochemist and space scientist, and the director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidentia…
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When Anisa and her husband got married, they mostly merged their finances – all except one little bank account that Anisa keeps on the side. Seven years into their marriage, Anisa is wondering: why am I keeping this account? Should I just shut it down? This week on Should I Quit? Anisa and Vanessa discuss the historical relationship between women a…
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In consideration of Black History Month, we are pleased to present a re-release of our interview with Baratunde Thurston. In this enlightening discussion, Thurston reflects on the fortunate timing of his birth, while confronting the enduring reality of racism in the United States. He reflects on the disturbing phenomenon of white Americans weaponiz…
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When to Quit Trying to Get Published (with Mackenzi Lee)
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Mackenzi Lee is a New York Times bestselling author and the teacher of our upcoming Publishing Crash Course. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about how we measure success in the world of art and publishing. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering …
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Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, in collaboration with The Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation 1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210 Bismarck…
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Should I Quit: Cussing? (with Sarah Stewart Holland)
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We're thrilled today to be joined by Sarah Stewart Holland, co-host of Pantsuit Politics. Sarah was raised in a no-cussing household. When she got older, she embraced cussing and started using swear words all the time. But now, raising three boys of her own, she's realizing she doesn't find the words fun anymore. This week on Should I Quit? Sarah a…
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When Lizzy was younger she always wanted kids. Over time, however, as the realities of life have crept in, she has started to feel more conflicted. Now she’s 35 and she feels like it’s time for a decision! Does she really want them? Or is time to quit the idea of kids for her future? This week on Should I Quit? Lizzy and Vanessa discuss how to tell…
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Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, in collaboration with The Future of StoryTelling and Charts & Leisure. Learn more about T.R.’s upcoming presidential library at www.trlibrary.com Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation 1401 E. Calgary Ave, Suite 210 Bismarck…
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Vanessa is joined by our Should I Quit? producer, Ariana, in our final episode of 2023. Together they look back at the past year of the show and share their take-aways and hopes for the future. We're also joined this week by Chaplain Rebecca Ledley, who works with Not Sorry through our Literary Chaplaincy program. Rebecca is running a group chaplai…
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In our final guest conversation of the season, we check back in with Emily from Should I Quit: My Relationship? We hear from Emily about the status of her love-life and her hopes for the future. -- We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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We're back with another Should I Quit follow-up! Today we're chatting with Fran, who was the guest on one of our first episodes this year. We hear from Fran about her continued journey with chronic fatigue syndrome. -- We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on …
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The next person we're checking in with this week is Ely Kreimendahl – host of one of our favorite podcasts, Shame Spiral. How did things turn out for Ely? Was she able to quit nicotine? -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on A…
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Across this holiday week, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they quit what they wanted to? Today, we're talking to Lacy from Should I Quit: Being a Teacher? -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chi…
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Jacki has had a grudge against her cousin for the past three years. Jacki turned to her cousin during a tough time and left the situation feeling really abandoned and betrayed. But now, years later, still hurt, she’s wondering – is this grudge really serving her? This week on Should I Quit? Jacki and Vanessa discuss how we process hurt and move for…
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Meg Whitman talks about the importance of being bold, and the value of getting “in the arena,” even if you make mistakes. Well-known as one of the most powerful women in business, she now serves as the United States Ambassador to Kenya. For additional links, information, and more, visit our website at goodcitizenpodcast.com -- Good Citizen is hoste…
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Should I Quit: My Dream of Being a Rockstar?
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Five years ago, Penni Jo made a late-in-life decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. Now, with a few years of rejection under her belt, she’s wondering if it’s time to give up on that dream. Should she just get a ‘real job’ with better benefits? This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa discuss financial security and what success feels l…
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Secretary Deb Haaland emphasizes her obligation to future generations, discussing the urgency of climate change and the crucial inclusion of Indigenous voices in her decisions. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagram @trlibrar…
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When to Quit Your Job (with Anne Helen Petersen)
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Anne Helen Petersen is the voice behind the popular newsletter, Culture Study, and the podcast, Work Appropriate. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about our relationship to work, social media, and aging. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chi…
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Baratunde Thurston describes his experiences as a Black man in nature and the influence his mother had on his positive outlook. He’s a comedian, writer, tech guru, and the host of How to Citizen with Baratunde, a podcast where he reimagines the word “citizen” as a verb. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLi…
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Should I Quit: My Comfortable Relationship?
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Over the last year, Miranda has taken some steps back from her relationship. They used to live together and now they live separately. She used to imagine marrying him, now it doesn’t seem in the cards. Is it time to just give up this man entirely? Or can she be happy with the comfort and pleasure of what she has in front of her? This week on Should…
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Candice Millard tells intimate stories of great leaders, digging into their most vulnerable moments to reveal their true character. She is the author of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey, about TR’s harrowing adventure in the Amazon. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagr…
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Christiana Figueres makes the case for “stubborn optimism” in the face of our global climate crisis. An internationally-renowned climate change leader, she is co-author of the book The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis and co-host of the podcast Outrage & Optimism. For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresid…
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Welcome to Good Citizen with Ted Roosevelt V!
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For more, visit goodcitizenpodcast.com. Follow us on Facebook @TRPresidentialLibrary, Instagram @trlibrary, and X @TRPresLibrary. And sign up for our newsletter at trlibrary.com/newsletter to stay up-to-date on the TRPL! -- Good Citizen is hosted by Ted Roosevelt V and produced by The Future of StoryTelling in collaboration with Charts & Leisure on…
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Should I Quit: Drinking? (with Marcelle Kosman)
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We're thrilled today to be joined by Marcelle Kosman, co-host of one of our favorite podcasts – Material Girls. Marcelle likes to have a couple glasses of wine at the end of the day to unwind, but she finds it hard to talk about. Is it really okay that she drinks this much? Or is she fooling herself? And does just asking the question mean that she …
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Rebecca just had her second child and is spending a lot of time, focus, and energy on being a mom. But sometimes it feels like her whole life is consumed by that category! Even her instagram is filled with mom-related accounts and ads. Is that what she wants? Or should she unsubscribe and carve out one space where ‘mom’ isn’t the most important thi…
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Producer Ariana drops into the podcast to discuss an upcoming change with Should I Quit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kathy is turning 49 this year and she wants to be planning for the decade ahead! Should she continue on the career path she's on? Or it time to step off the path to try something new? With help from Fredrick Beuchner and Lord of the Rings, Kathy and Vanessa discuss how to live a joyful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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G has always loved Harry Potter – so much so that in 2019 they joined their local Harry Potter and the Sacred Text group to meet monthly and make meaning from the books. When J.K. Rowling outed herself as transphobic a few years ago, G stuck with the group and their fandom. But lately, their experience as a trans person and a Harry Potter fan feel …
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Should I Quit: Trying to Get My Driver’s License?
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Shira has been trying to learn how to drive for the past two years. She failed her first driving test and recently, when trying to renew her learner's permit, she failed that too. Feeling extremely discouraged about the whole thing, she's now wondering: is it even worth it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Shira explore how to accomplish som…
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Paige has had the same best friends for twenty years but lately they've been really letting her down. She doesn't feel seen or loved by them, and they don't seem to understand her perspective. Is it time to just end it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Paige explore when it's okay to walk away from people you love. -- This show is completely…
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Sarah owns a ballet studio in a small town. She loves dance and she loves teaching, but running her own business is really stressful! If she changes career path, will that give her the opportunity for a better life? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Sarah explore how to un-couple your identity from your job. -- This show is completely funded …
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Jocelin has a crush on their friend Paul. Ever since they met, there's been an intense instant connection – they like all the same things, they text all day, they hang out constantly. But Paul doesn't have feelings for Jocelin. Can there still be a friendship? Or is it time to end it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Jocelin explore what to …
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Prerna has lived in The United States for over ten years but it will probably take her another thirty years to get a green card. She loves living in the US, but the bureaucracy, uncertainty, and limitations are big source of stress in her life. Is it all worth it? Or is time to try another country? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Prerna exp…
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Should I Quit: Listening to Podcasts about Addiction?
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For the past fifteen years, Rob has been concerned about his relationship to opiates. One of the ways he has managed that relationship has been listening to podcasts about addiction. But recently he has been feeling like he doesn't like or need these podcasts anymore. Is it okay to stop listening? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Rob explore…
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Allie started running casually in college and has gotten more and more into it over the years. She joined a running club, she ran her first marathon, and she bought herself a fitness watch. But recently her fitness watch has been stressing her out. Is it the fitness watch that’s the problem? Or is it her relationship to running more broadly? This w…
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Every time Mars has a period they think about getting their uterus taken out. They hate having this dumb organ in their body! But doesn't everyone hate their period? And what if they want to have kids in the future? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Mars explore how we relate to our own bodies. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, an…
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We're taking one more week off of regular programming, but we'll be back next week on June 19th. In the meantime, please enjoy this un-locked Patreon perk, our Should Vanessa Quit? segment with Vanessa and Ariana. Our Patreon supporters make this show possible and we're so grateful. If you're a regular listener of the show, we'd love to have your s…
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Pop Culture Prescription: When You Have Some Extra Time to Yourself
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As we prepare for our Not Sorry C.A.M.P. this week, we're taking a break from the show. We'll be back in two weeks, on June 19th. In the meantime, please enjoy this un-locked Patreon perk, our Pop Culture Prescriptions with Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison. Our Patreon supporters make this show possible and we're so grateful. If you're a regular li…
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Ely knows that vaping is bad for her, but she can't seem to find the motivation to stop. Is it okay to indulge certain vices? Or is that logic just the way that addiction works? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Ely explore our own self-destructive instincts. In this episode, Ely mentions her experience with AA. If you or someone you love is …
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