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The Only Child Diaries Podcast

Not just for only children! Info, stories and life experiences for anyone who feels like they didn"t get the How-To brochure on life! Host Tracy Wallace, who has been a business owner, a successful fundraiser, a stand-up comedian, a caregiver and an animal lover, shares stories from the front lines of adulting to help others in this journey called life. She does this while finding the humor in the all situations.

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22:50

The Brochure on Father's Day - A Love Letter of Sorts

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Being an only child, my relationship with my dad was key. My mom and I didn't always get along or see eye to eye, but my dad and I had an understanding, for most of our lives together. He had a good sense of humor, he was hardworking and he had a joy for life. For the simple things. Was he a good parent? Maybe not in the traditional ways that you would think of a dad. In this episode, I'll share my stories about how I grew up without any advice from him, or really any direction. And

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19:31

The Brochure on Choosing The Perfect Paint Color

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2023/06/06

It seems like such an innocent task. Go to the paint store. Or go to the home improvement store. Proceed to the paint section and look at the colors. Pick one. Go home and paint. Oh no. There's nothing easy about it. Choosing the perfect paint color is complicated. Painting the inside of your house - or even the outside - takes time and money. It's not like you can change it easily if you make a mistake. If you don't like it. So, what to do? My head swims every time I start

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19:39

The Brochure on Gardening - More Than Just Petunias

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/05/30

You've seen that one apartment balcony with all the plants? Yeah, that was me for a while...before the squirrels found me. Now that we are living in a house, the garden needs a LOT of work. It's again become an oasis for me. It all started when I was a kid. A quirky kid who learned all the botanical names of the plants in our yard. And was looking for a way to be creative and get out of the house! Now I'm enjoying building back the garden that was pretty much destroyed by

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23:33

The Brochure on Girlfriends, One in Particular

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2023/05/23

Women needs to have other female friends. Friends they can confide in, plan fun things, gossip and be there for each other. In this episode, I'm going to talk about one friend in particular, my best friend of 32 years - Gina Zamparelli. The month of May marks her birthday but also the anniversary of her passing. In 2023, it is five years since we lost her to cancer. But this isn't a sad episode. I'll share of my favorite stories of our antics. There are so many, it's hard

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15:15

The Brochure on Perfect Mothers??

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2023/05/16

Last week's episode - The Brochure on Ambivalent Mother's Days - was one of my most popular recently. I was surprised since honoring and respecting your mother while staying positive and overlooking the negative is definitely at thing. It seems like negativity and showing that negativity have no place where mothers are concerned. I get it. Mothers give us life. But that doesn't mean that our relationship with our mothers is easy, or uncomplicated, or ever really completely

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16:14

The Brochure on Ambivalent Mother's Days

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/05/09

As a child, Mother's Day seemed innocent enough. But then as I got older and experienced some of the complicated moments between my mother and myself, Mother's Day started to become a stressful day I didn't look forward to in any way, shape or form. Hear about my personal journey around Mother's Day and my family's female relationship legacy. Hint: It's not so positive, but I've learned to appreciate the other positive forces in my life. Check us out on

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11:55

The Brochure on Sharing Your Message

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Do you have something to say to the world? I bet you do! This week I'm talking about sharing what you have to say with others. It's my opinion that everyone has something valuable to say. Why not share that message with those around you, and beyond? Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/orOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/

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20:34

The Brochure on Emergency Rooms

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Recovering from my knee surgery, I've been plagued by an unfortunate UTI that just won't go away, and getting in to see the right doctor has been frustrating. So I needed to go to the emergency room, not once, but twice this past month. And it's been a real experience getting treatment. Hear about my medical journey and something about the medical profession in general. There's a crisis going on that is impacting all of us. Here's a link to an article I found online

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12:42

The Brochure on National Only Child Day

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/04/18

There's National Gardening Day. Even National Laundry Day. Really? Almost every day on our calendar celebrates something in our world. Did you know that April 12th is National Only Child Day? We finally have our own day! Hear more about the day, and more about some of the research that has been done about the dynamics of only children families. There's a lot! Here's a link to American Poet Bill Collins' poem, "Only Child"

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13:11

The Brochure on Renewal

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2023/04/11

Spring! It's about renewal, right? This week I'm discussing renewal in myself. More on my recovery from double knee surgery. Being inspired by Jeremy Renner's recovery. Have you seen the interview? And the new Brooke Shields' documentary. Wow, that gal really went through a lot. Who knew? But she persevered and survived. Isn't that a part of what renewal is about? Surviving? Perhaps. It's about remaking yourself, over, and making yourself better. How do

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8:25

The (Funny) Brochure on a Rogue Phone App

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/04/04

What happens when your phone has a mind of its own? And it keeps telling you every day to keep moving? To reach a goal that you haven't set? But you've had knee surgery and you're resting? Frustration ensues! This week I'm exploring the funny side of double knee surgery recovery! Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/orOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/

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18:36

The Brochure on Trusting Your Decisions

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Recently I had knee surgery. Bilateral partial knee replacements to be exact. Yes, both knees at the same time. People told me I was crazy, and maybe I am. Hey, I've always been an overachiever. Okay, maybe not ALWAYS. Anyway, I had to decide if I was going to have only one done, or both. My surgeon instilled great confidence in me that I could manage with both done, but then doubt started to creep in, and a lot of people told me I was crazy. People I respect, people I love and who love

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14:32

The Brochure on the Best & Worst Birthdays

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/03/21

In honor of my birthday, which is March 22, I offer up some stories about my best and worst birthdays, and a discussion about honoring YOURSELF for your birthday. It's YOUR day! Happy Birthday, whenever your special day is! Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/orOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/

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21:31

The Brochure on a Lifelong Relationship with Food,...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/03/14

This week you'll hear the last part of my journey dieting, and dealing with food. My crazy wonderful relationship with food. I ended up losing 80 pounds. Did I keep it off? You'll find out. You'll hear about more of my weight loss struggles, which aren't new to anyone, but I hope you can find some commonality in my experiences that might help you. If you've ever had issues with food yourself, you'll find common ground in these episodes. The struggle is real

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24:13

The Brochure on a Lifelong Relationship with Food,...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/03/07

This is Part 2 of 3 about my journey with food, dieting, and trying to maintain a healthy weight throughout my lifetime. This episode starts in college, and details out some of the crazy things I binged on, and then takes you through my 20s and 30s, when I had my store and started working. And when I could still eat carbs and get away with it! Now, if I walk past carbs, I get into trouble! One of my lowest points mentally was seeing photos of myself after Gina's funeral. Gina, my best

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19:29

The Brochure on a Lifelong Relationship with Food,...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/02/28

Food, oh glorious food. I love food. I hate what it can do to me. I've almost always felt CONTROLLED by food, and so while I NEED food, I have a love/hate relationship with it. It feels like that dysfunctional boyfriend, the one I really was crazy for, but the one who wasn't good for me. I come from parents who both enjoyed food too much, and who used food as an emotional crutch, at least most of the time. In this week's episode, which is Part 1 of 3 parts, I'll share more

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21:08

The Brochure on Time Management & Being The Energizer...

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2023/02/21

Time management is an important part of life, but it changes a bit as your life changes, or transitions. This week, I'm sharing why I've often been called the Energizer Bunny, but also how I'm approaching my time management now that I'm not working. I'll also share some thoughts on the word retirement. People have used the R word to describe me, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for that title - yet. Check us out on Facebook

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20:16

The Brochure on A Big Tree - Resilience & Strength...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/02/14

How do you feel about trees? All my life, there's been a tree shadowing my life. A redwood tree. We have a relationship of sorts. Sometimes it's a love/hate kind of thing. Can you be jealous of a tree? In this episode, I talk about that tree, as well as some of the symbolism and meaning of trees in our lives. Here are some links to info discussing trees in our lives:

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23:35

The Brochure on Doing for Yourself - Go Big -...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/02/07

At certain points in my life, I've found the need to do something for ME. Something that has brought joy to my life, or meaning, or both. I'm not just talking about that piece of chocolate, or bowl of ice cream, or even that shirt you really like. It's important to have something in your life that brings meaning....to YOU, but it's not always easy to cultivate these things in your life. Hear about how I found my way, and learned some things along the way, as well. Check us

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23:07

The (Funny) Brochure on Surgery

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/01/31

My "good" knee recently took a deep dive into the dark side. It's frustrating when your body doesn't keep up with your personal goals! So it looks like I'll be having knee surgery in the near future. And it got me thinking about my experiences with surgery. Looking back on them, I ended up being glad I had each procedure, because eventually yes, I ended up feeling better. But having surgery has its own bumps in the road. Surgeons have a tendency to sugarcoat the whole

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