You Should Write a Book ~ The Podcast
My additional series is called "Stroke of Genius - A Memoir"
Stay in touch! Send my an email here yyctlivingston@gmail.com
I have had a stroke in early November and have aphasia - language is jumbled up in speaking or writing. My podcasts will sound different, but it stills me!)
My name is Tara and I’m coming to you from somewhere near the Rocky Mountains. I like to see myself as middle aged but my chances of ever becoming a centenarian are very, very remote, so I’ve accepted that I have many more yesterdays than I do tomorrows. And I’m OK with that. I’m a collector of stories, both my own and those of others. Some are amusing, some are downright funny. Some are moving and hopefully, they all inspire you in some way. It is, after all, where our stories meet that compassion and community take place. When I’m asked to share a little about myself I say, I met my husband at a nudist park, it turns out he was a rock star and then I decided to become a priest! And people say you should write a book, I’m much too lazy to write a book. So. Welcome to You Should Write a Book ~ the Podcast.
Episodes
32 episodes
Meet Tara ~ Language Dances to its Own Tune Here
Meet Tara. You have heard her voice on this podcast, but things have changed. She doesn't know which voice comes out of her mouth, will it be Tara or Tatiana, who sounds like shes from Eastern Europe. This is her story.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:03:12
You Are Known
I have aphasia. I am privileged because I can speak even though it is difficult sometimes, but I can get my message out. Imagine that you have your mouth is covered and you can only making intelligible sounds or even no sounds at all. And imagi...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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23:20
Stroke of Genius - How the Sausage Gets Made
I can make videos or podcasts and almost make them sound I'm like disabled. the process of doing that is not pretty...and complicated. I'll share the tricks that I use behind the curtains!
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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14:14
Learning the Language of Aphasia
A friend told me once that he, having learned French for years, that he was legit bilingual once he had started dreaming in French.I dreamed in the language of aphasia. I was speaking garbled, and hesitantly. I am dreaming in a langua...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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14:27
Aphasia and Looking for Work
I'm a communicator. A public speaker and have written for publication, but aphasia has putting in thos glitching for the moment. So, what does looking for work look like after a stroke?
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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12:27
SofG Blue Christmas
As part of my recovery journey called of "Stroke of Genius ~ A Memoir" I thought I'd tell a story of from my previous life. When the world is filled of Christmas cheery and declarations of Merry Holidays, for some of us will being in a Blue Chr...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:54
(Don't try) Punch the Therapist
Most of my missing words came back in with a few seconds or with an a conversation. But there are some words that have become a white box of nothingness. There is no word. As if I've never heard it, and yet as I'm sure that I once them gone.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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11:40
Stroke of Genius A Memoir - Mental Health and You
Some people have aphasia or have had a stroke some emotional changes. You're crying because its personality or because it's be the stroke?Doesn't matter. Make sure you are giving attention to your mental health
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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14:09
Stroke of Genius A Memoir ~ Life is Shit!
My friends say that I'll of my podcasts of videos are all too very positive. Life is shit. See, this is the only truth - then I'll get back to new positive!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:02
Belonging And Connection
Last night I had all of the words that I wanted to speak in the podcast. It was so clear in my mind. For a few hours I didn't speak at all - because when I don't speak, I pretend that I'm "normal" for a while. One I record the podcast it's all ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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13:03
Autonomy and Aphasia
My words glitch for me, and in my speech and in my writing. But I'm still the same person and have the right to be treated respectfully. I have autonomy, the right to make my decisions, and the right to have a bad day. And thank you for Grammar...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:05
Fu@k Aphasia
I had a stroke on November 8. I have aphasia. My whole life as words, and I'm losing them. Either by spoken or by writing, they're leaving me. This is my first trying to record them. It would be hard. I hoping to talking about the journey not j...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:14
A Funny Thing Happened - Latex
Oh, allergies. They're so much fun! When I began using medical gloves at my job at a group home in my early 20's my body decided that latex could be added to my long list of allergies. Listen as I share my story of what came next...And yes,...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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8:50
A Funny Thing Happened ~ The Wedding
If you're looking for a laugh, this one is for you!Let's take a look behind the scenes of a wedding from long ago. Thankfully everyone involved found it funny!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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7:48
Reflections ~ Let's Talk About Suicide
Yes. Let's have a conversation about suicide. When Twitch died in December of 2022 millions of conversations were started about how he ended his own life. And that was a good thing. But, let's keep the conversation going. While I don't have all...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:12
Why This is the You Should Write A book Podcast ~ Part 2
In the second episode of the Why This is the You Should Write a Book Podcast we continue the story of why people say oh my god, you should write a book! I didn't take a typical path to become who I am now. Join me on my twisted path!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:37
Reflections ~ Seeking Spirit
Come with me on a journey to find Spirit in the gift of words. Poetry, prose, songs, they all have so much power and when they are done well, they can change how we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. In this episode we'll l...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:48
Why This is the You Should Write a Book Podcast ~ Part 1
I met my husband at a nudist park, turns out he was a rock star, our son was an honoured guest at our wedding and then I trained to become a priest.Want to hear more?Giving that brief synopsis often garners the response, you should writ...
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Episode 2
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19:04
Reflections ~ Meandering With an Old Friend
When was the last time that you had a conversation without an agenda? A chat that was simply about shared memories, funny anecdotes and how - even though years, even decades, have passed, the company was easy and gives your soul rest. I highly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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2:14
Being Polite ~ A Few Words About Abuse
Thank you for your responses to my story of abuse. It means a lot to me. In this episode let me share some hard earned wisdom about how to help a victim of abuse as an ally or, if you are in an abusive relationship, some advice to help you star...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:24
Am I a Job Snob?
I had a very brief stint working at a factory in Hamilton where the work was repetitive to the point of numbing my brain so much that I think I fell asleep (while continuing to do the work!) In this episode join me as I talk about the unseen fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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14:39
Being Polite ~ The Third of Three Parts
In the first episode I laid the groundwork about the lessons that had been instilled in me - Be a good girl and always respect your elders. In the second of three parts I talked about the consequences of living those lessons. Join me as I share...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:35
Being Polite ~ The Second of Three Parts
***Trigger Warning***(descriptions of sexual assault and partner abuse)In the First episode in this series I talked about the lessons that I learned as a child. Be a good girl and always respect your elders. I also learned that my body ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:34
Being Polite ~ The First of Three Parts
Growing up in the 70's and 80's certain lessons were instilled in me - be a good girl and always respect your elders. It seems simple enough but when combined with becoming aware of my body - and men reacting to it - those lessons created their...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:00
Growing Up and Growing Old - Funny Stories About My Mama
My mom had a great sense of humour. She found things funny so often that if I lost track of her in a store I just had to wait until I heard her laughing lol. Join me for a laugh as a tip of my hat to my mama, my biggest fan.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:08