Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories - by Joanne Beaudry-Laroque and with family, friends, organizations and important causes. This podcast is mostly regular folk on a casual podcast sharing our stories, advice, ups and downs and so on. As I age, I felt inspired by others to share some of my experiences in my life and from others and their reflections and stories. Topics range from happiness to heartache; faith and despair to hopefulness to interviewing others about their lives. Sometimes ...
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"I Have No Hometown" - "The Fossilized Honeycomb" - "Stillness"
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"I Have No Hometown" - "The Fossilized Honeycomb" - "Stillness" I talk about residing in small Northern Ontario communities: Matabitchuan, Goward, Hunta, Abitibi Canyon and with some that are no longer in existence. Most were “Hydro” “towns.” This memoir was published in 2009 - HighGrader Magazine in three separate issues. I read a short story abou…
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Encounters At Bell Mansion-a play; to raise awareness for MMIWG
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March 2, 2024: trigger warning for this episode on my podcast of specific derogatory words and a scene of sexual violence in my play, “Encounters at Bell Mansion.” Published in 2015 in HighGrader Magazine. This play is also to raise awareness about the crisis: “MMIWG” – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Disclaimer: Disclaimer Note fr…
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Michael Brovac - IPEX Syndrome to Basketball Coach
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Michael Brovac - IPEX Syndrome to Basketball Coach Near death during most of his young life because of a medical condition called: IPEX Syndrome, Michael Brovac is a survivor. He and his younger brother, Cameron were hospitalized most of their lives. After a bone marrow transplant and then undergoing chemo with having cancer, Michael, is healthier …
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Mandarin Valentine-my published story, Feb. 14, 2024 - Love phrases
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February 14, 2024: History of St. Valentine's Day; my published story, "Mandarin Valentine" (sorry for the laughter-Lol!); Love Phrases; Valentine reflections & thoughts.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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Daniel Vincent- From Seizures to Brain Operation to Success
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Daniel Vincent - Seizures from Epilepsy to the 11th person in the world to undergo a brain operation to Success and a happier positive life.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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ep.Jan.22,'24-The Pencil Drawer, blended family, Life-cerealbox,AlligatorTears,
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Jan.22,2024-my published story about our blended family-"The Pencil Drawer", our song, "Alligator Tears", our twins on "Life" Brand cereal boxes, C.M.T.C.; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joannelarocqueBy Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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Pappy's Dance-my story and Nanny's Eulogy
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I learned how to waltz with my grandfather, Raphael Mallette at age six in 1962; my story, "Pappy's Dance" was written December 1998 and published. My grandmother, "Nanny" Lina's (Lynn Dupuis-Mallette) Eulogy written by me - one year later. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joannelarocqueBy Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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Jan.15,2024-MLK Jr. Day; history of slavery; "Anaiah" my published story
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In Honour of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today on January 15, 2024, I talk about Martin Luther King Jr. and about the history of slavery in North America: Canada and the United States. I also read my twice published story, "Anaiah" and the history of the church in Oro-Medonte - north of Barrie, Ontario. Canada.…
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Christmas episode-Dec.2023-Memories and Songs
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December 25, 2023 – Christmas Episode- with Mike & Jo – (recorded Dec.19,2023) time: 01:22:45: Final podcast episode for the year of 2023 – with more new episodes with new guests in January 2024 :)...xo This Christmas episode for December 2023 is with my husband, Mike Larocque and myself, Joanne Beaudry-Larocque. This episode is a collection of sto…
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Kevin Shea-Hockey Hall of Fame - Dec.4, 2023
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December 4, 2023: Kevin Shea – works at the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Kevin is an author of twenty books about ice hockey and hockey legends. He’s met so many amazing hockey players and then in his previous career while in the entertainment business, he has met some interesting celebrities, musicians, performers and …
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Holistic Healer, Holistic Therapist, Mindset Coach-Lindsay Ranson
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Lindsay Ranson – December 3, 2023 – Interview with Holistic Healer, Holistic Therapist and Mindset Coach. Lindsay specializes in healing mental and physical illness, nerve pain and pain disorders. Lindsay is from Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia but can work with clients online worldwide. She also has a GoFundMe page to collect monies…
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Yvonne E. Davidson-Actress, Comedian, RCAF Veteran
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November 21, 2023 – On my latest podcast episode, I interviewed my guest, Yvonne E. Davidson who is an actress, producer, comedian and a RCAF veteran. Yvonne Davidson ….aka….”Naughty Nana DUZ” : As an actress, you can see her on the new series, “New Eden” on Crave TV; or on “Shoresy” or on nine Hallmark Christmas Movies or you can enjoy her “act” a…
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Interview with Veteran soldier, Jason Grawbarger-Nov. 20, 2023
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November 20, 2023-Podcast with Veteran soldier, Jason Grawbarger who was with The Department of National Defence in the Canadian Armed Forces. As a young man from Capreol, Ontario, Jason Grawbarger enlisted in the Armed Forces in 1988. He trained at various military bases in Canada and then worked as a Gunner for many years in Germany. During his m…
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Miracle Recovery and Inspiration with Candice Kirkbride - Nov. 13, 2023
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“She found Strength and Gratitude in the Pain” Recap: It’s a miracle that Candice is alive because at age 15, Candice Kirkbride was seriously injured by a drunk driver while walking along a road with her friends. Unfortunately, her friend who was with her was killed when the car ran over AJ breaking his bones and crushing his organs. Candice was bl…
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Artist - Carmen Martorella - Nov. 7, 2023
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This podcast was recorded November 7, 2023 with Carmen Martorella who is a talented ARTIST, visionary, go-getter, and a charitable kind person. Besides being my neighbor and friend, we usually are “walking buddies” braving the Northern Ontario air as we try to exercise and keep in shape so we can continue to pursue our creative interests. Carmen lo…
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Nov. 2, 2023-After my Mom’s Memorial Mass-going forward with Justice
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My thoughts on going forward with Justice. Staying Silent: Not to speak is to speak volumes – which means if we stay Silent – you will then be an accomplice to injustice; staying silent speaks volumes that you are trying to hide your head in the sand when you know something isn’t right; staying silent means you are agreeing to hate, lies, slander a…
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Int. Annette Vermette about her book: Overrepresented
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Disparity in our justice system? Author, Annette Vermette of her latest book, "Overrepresented" writes about her research as to statistically Indigenous women are arrested more frequently than those in other demographics with longer prison sentences. Why is this? She concludes with the possibility that Indigenous Women might be Profit Makers for th…
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Int. brother, Patrick Beaudry about our Memories of our Parents-Oct. 8, 2023
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On October 8, 2023, my brother, Patrick Beaudry was my guest on my podcast, as we reminisced about our mother, Suzanne Beaudry (d. Sept. 29, 2023), our father, Richard Beaudry (d. Oct.9, 2008) and about Patrick's childhood friend, Chris Martel, who died on June 30, 2021 from a car accident. When someone you love passes on, I feel it is important to…
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Int. w. Noella Guarda-Rinaldo-my Abitibi Canyon friend-to film in Timmins, Ont.
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September 23, 2023 - An interview with one of my childhood friends, Noella Guarda-Rinaldo. We've been friends since the mid 1960's in our beloved previous community of Abitibi Canyon, Ontario where our fathers worked for Ontario Hydro. (A.C. is 45 min. north of Smooth Rock Falls, or 100 miles south of Moosonee and is 3 miles east of the Fraserdale …
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Brendon Sabzali-Punk Rocker to Songwriter-Forgiveness to Happiness
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At the young age of 13 years old, Brendon Sabzali became a musician which led him into becoming a punk rocker in a band travelling to clubs as young as 16 years old. This is a brief overview of his life up to the age of his early 30's. He is our son-in-law, he is a loving partner to our daughter, Chanelle Larocque and a loving, devoted Dad to his s…
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Substance Use and Homelessness -Discussion with my daughter, Chanelle.
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The Opioid Epidemic is staggering - drug overdoses kill more people than ever before. Addictions can lead to Homelessness which in itself can cause more trauma. Stats: 64,000 people die every year in America from drug related deaths. The nation's life expectancy has fallen for two years in a row. In Canada, 87 percent of all accidental apparent opi…
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Vacations are important, Road Trips are fun, Getaway's are necessary - to clear your head, to spend time with loved ones, to celebrate successes and to learn and explore new places. I've been on many road trips since I was a young girl and continue to do so in my 60's with my husband, Mike. We've brought our family to many places and encouraged the…
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Chanelle Larocque’s experience in Performing Arts, Movies/TV, Theatre
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This is an Interview with our daughter, Chanelle Larocque from starting as a singer on a Cd at age 7 with her twin sister, Jessica and then as an actress since the age of 9 years old. Chanelle shares her interesting experience in Performing Arts: from Musical Theatre to Plays, Movies, Tv. Series, Commercials (IMDb) and then to become a lead singer …
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4th of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry
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4th of 4th - On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting …
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3rd of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry
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3rd of 4 - On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting sk…
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2nd of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry
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2nd of 4 -On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting ski…
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1st of 4 -Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry
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1st of 4 -On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting ski…
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March 9, 1997-Interview with my grandmother-Lena (Lynn)Dupuis-Mallette
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Interview with my grandmother-"Nanny" - Lena (Lynn) Dupuis-Mallette on March 9, 1997. She was born in 1908, died in her 90th years - two years after this interview. I used my kids fisher price cassette recorder. We laughed alot. I just loved her so much. And miss her.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque - Lena (Lynn) Dupuis-Mallette
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Jess’s experience with Mental Health-CPTSD-Bipolar Disorder
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Our daughter, Jessica shares her experience with Mental Health.By Jessica - with her mom, Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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My Skin Care Routine and Scar Care Routine
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Having gone through several surgeries, I use various skin creams and oils which seem to help.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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3rd of 3 - podcast of Mike’s Railway Career- His memories of his crew.
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Three of Three - 3rd of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. This third podcast is more of his good memories of working with his crew.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque; Mike Larocque
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2nd part of 3 pc: Mike’s railway career: Warning some details are disturbing
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Second of Three - 2nd of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. Warning: some details can be disturbing.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque; Mike Larocque
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1st of 3 pc’s of Mike’s Railroad Career: warning some details are disturbing.
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First of Three - 1st of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. Warning: some details can be disturbing.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque; Mike Larocque
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Mike’s loving memories of his Memere Sadie & Pepere Jimmy Larocque
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Mike's loving memories of his grandparents: his Memere Sadie and his Pepere Jimmy Larocque in a small french canadian village of Field, Ontario.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque, Mike Larocque
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Mike’s - 2nd part of 2 - childhood - age 10 to adulthood
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Growing up in a large French Canadian family with 8 kids in Northern Ontario and Mike's memories of his loving parents.By Joanne Larocque and Mike Larocque
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Mike’s - Childhood - 1st part of 2: ep.: Home birth to age 8
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Born at home in small Ontario town, a French Canadian family with eight kids. Mike's experience in his early childhood.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque & Mike Larocque
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Mike's - Musical Career: My husband, Mike Larocque loves country music and so at a young age, he received his first guitar and it wasn't long he was in a band singing country to rock'n'roll. He missed the bus to Nashville but eventually got there on a road trip, years later. His videos are streaming on various platforms: Spotify, Apple, etc. & on F…
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Choosing to be positive even if life sends you lemons can be challenging.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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At times, we all seem to experience loneliness in our lives, even if we are in a relationship. This is what I've done to overcome loneliness, at times.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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As we age, we think families become closer but not in mine. My experience with sad family dynamics.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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My experience to build self-esteem and self-confidence.By Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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Introduction - Brief bio - Joanne Beaudry-LarocqueBy Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
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