Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
Jun 16, 2021•6 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
Jun 13, 2021•5 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
Jun 09, 2021•5 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
Jun 06, 2021•8 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
Jun 02, 2021•6 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 30, 2021•8 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 26, 2021•5 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 23, 2021•5 min
In this episode we hear from the youngest brother of five children. To hear from the oldest go back and listen to Episode 6. Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made u...
May 19, 2021•4 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 16, 2021•6 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 09, 2021•6 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 09, 2021•6 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 09, 2021•5 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 09, 2021•7 min
Mothers can be controversial. They can be wonderful. They can be terrible. They can be both wonderful and terrible in turns. But whatever they are, whatever yours was and is, mothers are universal. Everyone begins with a mother, even if she isn’t around later. In each Mother Mine episode I present one person's stories about their mother — these figures who literally made us. Who are our mothers? What do we remember about them? And how did our mothers — the people who cared for us — shape who we ...
May 09, 2021•6 min
I'd love for you to support my new audio project Mother Mine . Hear more about it and get a taste of what it will sound like in this episode. And then head over to Kickstarter to help make this project happen! Thank you so, so much! Make a pledge here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katiesemro/mother-mine-a-podcast
Mar 11, 2021•5 min
In this episode we give the last word to the young people. Thank you so much to all of the young people and their parents who made this episode happen! If you want to submit your story to the Transmission Times Archive, please record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] . Thank you!
Jan 20, 2021•10 min•Ep. 36
2020 was a year like no other. Throughout the pandemic, Transmission Times captured the fears, hopes, worries, and joys of ordinary people during this extraordinary era, through their audio diaries. This Special episode brings together the most powerful moments from this time: what we feared, what we missed, what we appreciated, what we unexpectedly gained. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the Transmission Times! It has been amazing telling your stories. In this episode you heard ...
Dec 21, 2020•58 min•Ep. 35
In which we hear about pandemic Thanksgivings, dreams, and plans for the winter holidays. Thank you to Lindsay, Joan, Renee, Laura, Anna, Cristina, Karen, Sue, and Gemma whose voices are coming to you from Maine, California, New York, Washington D.C., Romania, and the UK. Let's here from the kids! If you have someone under 18 in your life who you think would be willing to share their pandemic stories, I'd love to hear from them. Visit transmissiontimes.org/kids for questions to ask them and how ...
Dec 07, 2020•15 min•Ep. 34
I took some time off over Thanksgiving so I'm bringing you this episode from Laura at Shelter In Place . She's a master at reflecting on her life in ways that make me re-think my own life. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Nov 30, 2020•25 min
In this episode we hear about rescheduling, gatherings, #beforecovid, and much more. Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a happy and safe time wherever you are. Thanks to Cristina, Carlann, Brita, Gemma, Sue, Karen, and Anna whose voices are coming to you from Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, Romania, and the UK. If you'd like to share your pandemic stories visit www.transmissiontimes.org for prompt questions and details. Thank you!...
Nov 23, 2020•15 min•Ep. 33
In this intense Mini-Special we hear about the role of faith in the lives of four women. There are highs, very low lows, a lot of hope, questions, fierce beliefs, and much more. Thank you so much to Laura, Amanda, Lauren, and Angela whose voices are coming to you from Illinois, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Singapore. Please send in your pandemic stories! Record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] . If you'd like ideas of what to talk about, visit our website for 4...
Nov 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 32
In this episode we hear about husbands, singing, conversations, and much more. Thank you to Joan, Brita, Karen, Cristina, Diane, Amanda, Carlann, and Anna whose voices are coming to you from Maine, California, New Hampshire, Arizona, Florida, and Romania. We are looking for people of all faiths to answer the question: What role has your faith played in this pandemic? Record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] -- thank you!...
Nov 09, 2020•18 min•Ep. 31
In this episode we hear from artists of all types from all over the USA about what life during the pandemic has been like for them. Thanks to these amazing artists: Carlann, Diek, Tim, Monica, Jason, Akwi, Gardiner, Jennifer, Bailey, Taintor, Anna, and Vicki, whose voices are coming to you from Maine, Florida, Colorado, Iowa, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Arkansas. To find out more about these artists and their work: Violinist Carlann Violist and Filmmaker Diek Potter and Autho...
Nov 02, 2020•29 min•Ep. 30
I'm busy with a special episode for next week, but I thought it was a good moment to go back to the beginning and see how things have changed, or not. Here's a rerun of Episode 1. Thanks to Laura, Brian, Diane, Jean, and Leda whose voices are coming to you from Maine, Washington D.C., New York, and Arizona. We are looking for people of all faiths to tell us: What role has your faith played during this pandemic? You can record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] or call...
Oct 26, 2020•11 min•Ep. 29
In this episode we hear about the greater good, taking risks, and much more. We are looking for people of all faiths to tell us: What role has your faith played during this pandemic? You can record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] or call 847-354-4163 and leave a voicemail. For more info visit www.transmissiontimes.org/join All of the stories will be saved in the archive and I will get as many as possible on the podcast. Thank you! This episode includes diaries from...
Oct 19, 2020•15 min•Ep. 28
In this episode we hear about hugs, cleaning, community, and much more. We are looking for people of all faiths to tell us: What role has your faith played during this pandemic? You can record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] or call 847-354-4163 and leave a voicemail. For more info visit www.transmissiontimes.org/join All of the stories will be saved in the archive and I will get as many as possible on the podcast. Thank you! This episode includes diaries from Aman...
Oct 12, 2020•17 min•Ep. 27
In this episode we hear about freezer trailers, unity, peace, fear, and much more. Send us your stories about something awkward that happened during this pandemic. You can record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] or call 847-354-4163 and leave a voicemail. For more info visit www.transmissiontimes.org/join All of the stories will be saved in the archive and I will get as many as possible on the podcast. Thank you! This episode includes diaries from John, Cristina, Ka...
Oct 05, 2020•14 min•Ep. 26
The next season of Shelter in Place starts next week, and I'm sure Laura will be back with more stories to make me laugh and cry, and plenty of big topics to think about. I'm bringing you this bonus episode "My Fabulous Foolproof Formula for Fame and Fortune," from Shelter in Place's first season, because I really like her discussion of changing the way we define success. If you like it, I suggest subscribing to her show so you can check out Season 2.
Sep 30, 2020•17 min
In this episode we hear about our sense of freedom, how we measure time now, and much more. Send us your stories about what has surprised you during this pandemic. You can record on your smartphone and email it to [email protected] or call 847-354-4163 and leave a voicemail. For more info visit www.transmissiontimes.org/join All of the stories will be saved in the archive and I will get as many as possible on the podcast. Thank you! This episode includes diaries from Karen, Cristina, B...
Sep 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 25
