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Dana Miller – We Can Do Hard Things

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:37:48 +0000

As if the teenage years aren’t tricky enough, Dana Miller developed synovial cell sarcoma at age 16. A rare and aggressive type of cancer, the disease attacked the cells surrounding her right knee. As a result, almost forty years ago, doctors amputated Dana’s leg above her knee.

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Podcast – Bill Nolan – Butterball Turkey Talk-Line

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:14:01 +0000

In this podcast episode, I chat with Bill Nolan, a supervisor at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. This iconic Thanksgiving cooking tradition opens for business today—for the 44th year in a row. Bill and the other turkey experts are standing by and ready to answer whatever problems or questions home chefs may have during this busy turkey-cooking season.

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Podcast – Cody Teel – Bull Rider

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:43:22 +0000

In this podcast episode, professional bull rider Cody Teel describes what it's like to sit atop a 2000-pound bucking, snorting, spinning bull who is not at all happy to have a human on its back.

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Podcast – Dr. Katherine Gifford – Alzheimer’s

Pamela Lamp — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:20:21 +0000

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and this episode's guest knows a thing or two about that horrific disease. Dr. Katherine Gifford is an assistant professor in The Department of Neurology at VUMC. Her research focuses on disorders of aging, dementia, and developing tools for early detection of cognitive impairment. She also sees patients within the Cognitive and Behavioral Clinic at VUMC. Additionally, Dr. Gifford is the neuropsychologist in the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, where she treats patients 12 and older who have sustained a sports-related concussion. AND—she is the consulting neuropsychologist for the NFL Tenn Titans, the NHL Nashville Predators, the MLS Nashville Soccer Club, and Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Anne Byrn – Baking in the American South

Pamela Lamp — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:28:54 +0000

Anne Byrn, known as the Cake Mix Doctor to a generation of home bakers, has done it again. Her latest cookbook, Baking in the American South, is a treasure trove of the recipes and stories that constitute Southern baking's history. This book, stuffed with 200 delectable recipes, is Anne's "love letter to Southern baking, a legacy built by grandmothers, modern chefs, and Black women and men who pioneered these flavors." A meticulously researched cookbook that is as much fun to read as it is to cook from! Grab an apron, a wooden spoon, and your electric mixer—"this rich and lemony quick bread or cake slices and keeps well for several days!"

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Carrington Fox – Podcast – Finding a Purpose

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:03:36 +0000

Many of us want to do something but don't know what that something is. Until, one day, we stumble across it. Like Carrington Fox. In podcast episode 35, Carrington discusses how she found her passion, gave up dining in restaurants—for free, and traded her pen for a circular saw.

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Podcast – Fiona Davis – Bestselling Author

Pamela Lamp — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:39:48 +0000

In podcast episode 34, bestselling author Fiona Davis chats about her writing, her books, Egyptian research, movie rights, and iconic New York City landmarks. If you aren't familiar with her novels, please sit back and let me introduce you. You're in for a treat! Her books (and I've read them all) combine everything I love—an entertaining story, history, maybe some romance and mystery. Plus I always learn a great deal.

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Podcast – Inexpensive Skincare Products

Pamela Lamp — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:01:24 +0000

In this episode, Boston dermatologist Dr. Julia Siegel recommends inexpensive skincare products that really work. With so many costly products on the market, it’s nice to know we don’t have to break our budgets to take care of our skin.

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Susie Orman Schnall – Anna Bright is Hiding Something

Pamela Lamp — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:59:16 +0000

Finally! It’s time! Back in January, when ice and snow buried Nashville, Susie Orman Schnall kindly sent me an early copy of her latest novel. I ripped through Anna Bright is Hiding Something—and I can’t wait to share it with you!

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Cori and Joe – Fairmont’s Canine Ambassador Program

Pamela Lamp — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:25:32 +0000

Cori Copley lounges on a plush bed, smack dab in the center of one of the most majestic hotel lobbies in the country. From her moss-green velvet throne, surveying her kingdom and subjects, Cori gladly accepts belly rubs and nuzzles and scratches from all those who adore her. “Cori is our most famous employee,” laughs...

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Sandell Morse – Podcast – The Orchid Series

Pamela Lamp — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:47:25 +0000

In this episode, I chat with Sandell Morse. Our conversation is part of a collection of interviews called The Orchid Series. The interviews feature inspiring men and women over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of human we all hope to be when we grow up! Listen to the episode here or on...

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Angela Roberts – Egg Roll in a Bowl

Pamela Lamp — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:08:56 +0000

As a young girl, Angela Roberts tagged along with her “fussy grandmother” on outings to the farmer’s market and the local Italian food shop. “My grandmother was ahead of her time, cooking with clean, healthy foods full of flavor,” says Angela. That “fussy grandmother” who picked over tomatoes and scrutinized cheeses and breads would be...

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What Next? – Aimee Oates – Podcast

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:49:43 +0000

What next? Aimee Oates had a happy marriage, a well-adjusted son, and a beautiful life. But she wanted more. Aimee wanted something for herself. A project where she felt accomplished and fulfilled and gave to others. For years, Aimee agonized and struggled with what was next. And then she found her IT. Listen to the...

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Strokes – Dr. Maureen Seitz – Podcast

Pamela Lamp — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:33:53 +0000

In this podcast episode, Dr. Maureen Seitz returns to Who I Met Today to explain all the things we need to know about strokes. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app She describes the various types of strokes, the warning signs, and the importance of taking TIAs seriously. Dr....

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A Few Great Books

Pamela Lamp — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:49:55 +0000

If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow. This week, Nashville has been in (almost) shutdown mode. We’ve had snow, more snow, freezing rain, polar temperatures, and ice. With no snow removal equipment, people can’t get to work,...

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Podcast – Marty Jordan – Backup Vocalist

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:23:43 +0000

Meet Marty Jordan! A backup vocalist for country music superstar George Strait, Marty discusses her singing career, touring life, the Grand Ole Opry, and gold and platinum records. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app Marty reveals what traveling on a tour bus is like as the only female...

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Podcast – Reasons to Love Yoga

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:15:37 +0000

In episode 27, Suzanne Coleman, a longtime yoga practitioner and instructor, explains all the many reasons to love yoga. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app Suzanne discusses the types of yoga, along with its mental, physical, and emotional benefits. We discuss breathing, the all-important final pose, and what...

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Barbara Pagano – Live an Extraordinary Life

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:36:58 +0000

The Orchid Series A collection of interviews featuring inspiring women over 75 years young. Curious, engaged, active, interesting. The sort of woman I want to be when I grow up! Thirteen years ago—when she was 65 years old—Barbara Pagano stumbled on a longevity website. She plugged in her basic health information, along with her family’s...

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Podcast – Michelle Beckwith – Books to Gift

Pamela Lamp — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:07:01 +0000

In this episode, Michelle Beckwith recommends books to gift others—or yourself! As a book reviewer Michelle reads A LOT, and she considers these books her “best of the best” of the past year. It’s not too late to hop down to your local bookshop, and pick up a last-minute gift! Listen here, on Apple or...

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Podcast – Kids’ Book Recommendations

Pamela Lamp — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:25:52 +0000

Books make great gifts for kids! In this episode, Sherri Puzey, a California bookshop owner, offers kids’ book recommendations. She suggests books that adults won’t mind reading to the children in their lives—over and over and over again. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app As a bonus to...

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