Assorted Conversations
Are you intrigued, inspired and just have to learn more when you find someone who is boldly embracing their dreams? Make plans to join me every other Wednesday as I share stories from everyday people following their passions and pursuing happiness.
Have some laughs, learn about a specific passion and develop an understanding of how and why these guests are turning their dreams into realities, plus possibly get inspired to begin your own journey!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
Ep. 41 - The Ultralight Backpacking Conversation with Jerry Duggan
Imagine taking everything you need for a multi-day backpacking trip in a pack weighing less than 10 pounds. That's ultralight backpacking, and our guest, adventurer Jerry Dugan, is here…
Ep. 40 - The Teen Mental Health Podcaster Conversation with Filimon Meaza
Can you imagine a 17-year-old helping his peers navigate the complex world of mental health? Join us as we sit down with the inspiring Filimon Meaza, the creator of The Brief Dive podca…
Ep. 39 - The Mountaineer Area Rescue Group Conversation with Dan Patterson
Discover the fascinating world of search and rescue missions in our captivating conversation with Dan Patterson, a founding member of the Mountaineer Area Rescue Group. With over 26 yea…
Ep. 38 - BONUS EPISODE - A Tribute to Jaimie Sherling
We were saddened to learn about the passing of a former guest, Jaimie Sherling. In tribute to the beautiful soul she was, here is her original conversation from April of 2022.
We were d…
Teaser Clip - Assorted Conversations is Returning in August!
Have you ever dreamt of turning your hobby into a full-time passion and experiencing the thrill of personal fulfillment?
Join me, your host Helen, as we explore the challenges and triu…
Ep. 37 - The Reset Your Buttons Conversation with Mary Elizabeth Murphy
How do you react when someone pushes your buttons? This week’s guest, author and coach, Mary Elizabeth Murphy, shares her Reset Your Buttons model to help us identify what is happening…
Ep. 36 - The Tick Terminator Conversation with Brian Anderson
This week’s guest, Brian Anderson, is the only full-time Tick and Lyme Disease Specialist in the US. After seeing the devastating effects of Lyme disease, Brian has devoted several yea…
Ep. 35 - The Full-Time Travel Coach Conversation with Heather Markel
Have you ever wanted to just pack your bags and go wander around the globe? This week’s guest, New York Times Best Selling Author and professional traveler, Heather Markel, left the sa…
Ep. 34 - The You Do You Conversation with Jaimie Sherling
Adversity can make you bitter or you can choose to let it make you better. This week’s guest, Jaimie Shearling, has chosen to make lemonade out of the lemons life has given and she’s a…
Ep. 33 - The Community Educator Conversation with Bonnie Jean Kuras
Bonnie Jean Kuras, has always had a passion for helping children. Throughout her career she’s been an educator and school administrator, seeing and experiencing more than what goes on …
Ep. 32 - The Home Baker Conversation with Christine Crisatelli
Home Baker, Christine Crisatelli, has been at her passion and side hustle for 29 years! Although she had a dream to own her own bakery, she is no less satisfied with continuing to purs…
Ep. 31 - The "Inconceivable" Conversation with Meirav Zur
How do you cope with uncomfortable or stressful situations? This week’s guest actor-writer-director-producer, Meirav Zur shares one of her coping mechanisms: HUMOR. When faced with i…
Ep. 30 - The Massage Therapist Conversation with Christine Girouard
Massage Therapist, Christine Girouard, joins us this week to share why she’s passionate about helping others relax, de-stress or recover from injuries. Through our discussion, Christin…
Ep. 29 - The Custom Wood Carver Conversation with Tiff Marchand
Ep. 29 - The Custom Wood Carver Conversation
This week’s guest, Tiffany Marchand, has turned a lifelong fascination with wood carving and design into a unique business, Night Carver Desi…
Ep. 28 - The Trivia Game Host Conversation with Brian Kintz
Brian Kintz, Stump Trivia Game Host, joins us this week and shares how he has lived out his passion for trivia which has shaped his path to becoming a popular trivia game host over the …
Ep. 27 - The Ruby Miner Conversation with Blake Barr
Ruby Miner, Blake Barr, joins us this week to talk about his treasure-hunting hobby of mining for gems. A lifelong geology and mining interest has driven him to learn where, how and wh…
Ep. 26 - The Memoir Author Conversation with Dianne Bilyak
Author, Poet and Outstanding Author Award-winner of the Driftless in CT series, Dianne Bilyak, joins us this week to share her journey to writing the memoir, “Nothing Special, the Mostl…
Ep. 25 - The Chef Nupe Conversation with Michael Hilson Roache
This week’s guest, Michael Hilson Roache, AKA Chef Nupe, joins us to discuss his love of food, cooking and sharing his food experiences. What began when a relative tried to prepare Mic…
Ep. 24 - The Blood Donor Conversation with Bill Borkowski
In honor of January being National Blood Donor Month, this week’s conversation is with guest Bill Borkowski, who has been a lifelong blood donor and as of our recording with him, has do…
Ep. 23 - The Assorted Bonus Content and Blooper Show
Don't miss some of the funniest moments with our guests! We're sharing bonus clips and bloopers from our 2021 episodes. Most clips haven't aired, but we included a few that did to mak…