People with Parents Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Things My Father Never Taught Me, But I Still Turned Out All Right Jun 20, 2020

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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 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, please share. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page.

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

We Were Daddy's Girls May 19, 2020

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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 because she has already been there, done that.

We talk about what it's like to "lose them" before we lose them. The little things that tell us, "Something's up with Dad." Seeing and admitting the signs of dementia, dealing with hospital delirium, and the UTI bonus round; the reality of nursing homes in the age of COVID, the national conversations we're not having but need to and why elders need advocates.

And how all of this puts aging in perspective.

People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents

ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

And Then… Corona Apr 16, 2020

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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 Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents

ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

#GirlDad Mar 01, 2020

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In This Episode of People with Parents…In the wake of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, there's a lot of talk about him being a #GirlDad. It reminded me of a piece I wrote back in 2008 called Lucky to be Daddy's Girl: (The Flavor of Fatherhood.)

I thought it would make a good episode as of the podcast. Enjoy.

People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents

ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

My Dad's Dress Shirt Jan 24, 2020

Show notes

In This Episode of People with Parents…I learn that the experience and expression of grief and love are complicated.

People with Parents is now part of the Patreon Community. Please support the show at Patreon.com/PeoplewithParents

ABOUT PEOPLE WITH PARENTS

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

The Hard Episode Dec 10, 2019

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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

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

Interstitial Music in this episode: Stasis by TrackTribe.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

The More You Know May 01, 2019

Show notes

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

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

Feelings & Fears Apr 01, 2019

Show notes

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. Subscribe to and review the podcast on iTunes (Stitcher, Google Play) and like the People with Parents Facebook Page.

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

When Leighann Met Esther Jan 31, 2019

Show notes

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

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com

Lord of the Rings Dec 25, 2018

Show notes

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

It's lived, written, and produced by stand-up comedian and author Leighann Lord: Daughter with a capital D. Visit her at VeryFunnyLady.com. Music by the Jazz Lounge Project.

RESOURCES:

Help & Humor for Caretakers

http://www.veryfunnylady.com/resources-for-caregivers.html

Email: LeighannLord@gmail.com

Twitter: @LeighannLord

See more at http://www.PeoplewithParents.com