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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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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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19:34

The Brochure on Meghan & Harry - Unpacking the...

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2023/01/24

I was always fascinated and in love with Princess Diana. No one could hold a candle to her in my book. So, it's been hard to watch William and Harry struggle, but of course, I was thrilled when each one found a lovely woman to marry, and complete their lives. In this episode, I will unpack some of the controversial interviews, Harry's book, "Spare," that just came out and promises to be a record breaker in terms of sales. But Harry is also unabashedly honest about his

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23:08

The Brochure on Loneliness

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2023/01/17

In my trailer and my promotional materials, I've talked about this podcast, and how I will explore topics for those of us who feel like we didn't get the how-to brochure on life. Here is the brochure, or at least part of the brochure on loneliness. It is maybe a common belief among people that only children are more lonely than those with siblings. But I would argue that this is not always the case. I don't remember suffering greatly from loneliness on a regular basis. I figured

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24:26

Being an Empath - How Do I Process Tragedies and Loss

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2023/01/10

I lived most of my life before I learned officially I was most likely an empath. Reading about it, talking to others about it, it seems that I am an empath. What does mean? I will break that down in this episode. And how do I process the kinds of events that challenge, if you will, an empath, and our sanity. I'll explore that for you, and talk about protecting my heart and my energy. Dealing with loss and upsetting events is something we all deal with, whether or not we are empaths. I

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17:47

Favorite Pet Peeves

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2023/01/03

Pet peeves? Favorite pet peeves? What are the things that you love to hate? In this week's episode, I'll share some of mine. Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onlychilddiariespodcast/orOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/onlychilddiaries/

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21:50

Who Are Our Listeners? Holiday Reflections & Update...

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2022/12/27

The end of the year! Time for reflection and review. And gratitude. First of all, thank you to all our listeners so far. You’ve helped to make this podcast what it is, and your support means so much. And WHERE you all are is so fascinating! Hear about the details of those demographics. And remember Walter? The 20 year old barn cat who broke his foot? Well I’ll give everyone an update on his progress. And finally I’ll share some of my holiday memories and holiday pet peeves. Happy New Year to

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27:50

Best Vegas Stories-Part 2-My Wedding and Not Getting...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Vegas stories, Part 2! This week, you'll hear the details about our wedding. After 17 1/2 years together, Bill and I finally decided to get hitched 12 years ago, in VEGAS! And we got married at the Excalibur Hotel. Just go up to the food court, past the Pizza Hut Express! That's funny by itself, but the wedding chapel was quiet and peaceful, believe it or not. We've had our share of crazy times, but driving out to Ed Roman's former repair shop and showroom of guitars was an

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26:30

My Best Las Vegas Stories

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2022/12/13

As an only child, I yearned for new experiences, for ANY experiences. Las Vegas seemed like the perfect getaway. Something completely different and a bit crazy. I first went in 1991 by myself, with a very lean $40 gambling budget and had a great time. It was the start of something big! I've been going back for over 30 years, and have had so many great times there. It's not just about gambling, it's about the experiences of meeting people from all over. It's about the human

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27:40

Caregiving for Aging Parents - My Journey and What I...

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/12/06

As our parents age, we have more and more responsibility to look after them and care for them. This is an issue for EVERYONE, not just only children. But of course, being an only child meant I had to navigate all the parts by myself. My parents held onto their independence as long as they could, and then it all came crashing down. Quickly. My life changed too. There's a lot to navigate. Insurance, hiring caregivers, coordinating, and making sure that my parents got the best care. Making

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18:26

My Mother-in-Law Healed My Heart

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2022/11/29

Growing up with a mother that was emotionally distant was tough. Meeting my future mother-in-law changed my life. I know that sometimes the relationship between a person and their mother-in-law isn't always positive or even fun, but the relationship I had with mine was one of the warmest and most loving relationships I've ever had.

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22:01

My Funny, Dysfunctional Thanksgiving Stories

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2022/11/22

Thanksgiving is usually a time to celebrate not only what you're truly thankful for, but also food and family. Well, food in MY family growing up was NOT something I looked forward to with great anticipation. Through the years, I've had several Thanksgiving adventures, and most of them looking back, well, I just have to laugh! At least now I can truly appreciate good stuffing! I didn't know what that was until I was in my 20s! Also, you'll hear about one of my classic

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28:06

My 30 Years as a Fundraiser

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/11/15

This week, hear about my journey to becoming a fundraiser, and how I found a career after closing my retail store. Without any guidance or input from anyone, it was a struggle to find a pathway that made sense. Having worked in retail for 11 years, I decided to dedicate the next 10 years to giving back to the community, the greater good. Little did I know, it would encompass the next 30 years of my life, and I would raise over $35 million for the agencies I worked for - plus the volunteer

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35:53

The Time I Had A Retail Store - The Best Learning...

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2022/11/08

Here's the story of how when I was in my early 20s and I created and opened a mens clothing store, in one of the up and coming neighborhoods in Southern California. Hear about the decisions that led me to do this, along with the journey to open the doors, and then some of the challenges that I encountered throughout the six years L'Attitude was open for business. One of the best times of my life, and one of the best learning experiences too. I learned about people, about business, about

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22:12

Harold and Maude, and Me!

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2022/11/01

One of my favorite movies of all time! Harold and Maude! Have you seen it? This week, I share some of my memories of watching the film with my mom, and even visiting a few of the film's locations in Northern California. Oh, and let's not forget the music! A memorable soundtrack that continues to be a soundtrack of my life!

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28:29

Death Can Be A Telling Tale

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/10/25

In this episode, I delve into ideas presented in Anderson Cooper's newest podcast, "All There Is," about loss and grief, and also the concept of getting to know someone BETTER after they've passed. I was intrigued by this concept and have given it a lot of thought. Is this really possible? Yes, I think it is. At least it is for me. I hope this episode gives you something to think about. It's also helped me to have more serenity over the mountains of STUFF I'm

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33:39

Dogs, Cats, Bunnies & a Horse, OH MY!

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/10/18

Animals have always held a special place in my heart. Being an only child, I spent a lot of time alone growing up, and begged my parents for a dog. They finally relented. Thus started my lifelong relationship with animals, including dogs, then house rabbits, cats and of course our horse. I was shy growing up and animals seemed to offer a quiet confidence in me. Through the years, I've used my fundraising expertise to support a number of animal charities. Animals aren't just pets,

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20:07

A Love Letter to Acupuncture!

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/10/11

My journey with acupuncture has been life changing! But it's sometimes been a bit challenging. This episode will tell you the often humorous side of having acupuncture and working to R-E-L-A-X for this Type A gal! Now I'm a fan of this alternative treatment, but I still have frustrations fully embracing all of the alternative aspects of it, including the new age kind of relaxing music I'm supposed to listen to while I "marinate" with the acupuncture needles in me, doing

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30:26

Positivity and Overcoming the Negative

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2022/10/04

Growing up in a negative environment, I worked hard to overcome that and approach life with a positive outlook. It wasn't easy. Hear the story of some of my challenges as well as a couple of the people - the women - who helped show me that not everyone is negative. Some people just bleed positive vibes!

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30:45

Part 2 When We Were Hit By a Drunk Driver - The...

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2022/09/25

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29:20

When We Were Hit By A Drunk Driver - Part 1

The Only Child Diaries Podcast ·

2022/09/20

This month marks the fifth anniversary of our crash in Las Vegas, being hit by a drunk driver while on vacation. It remains one of the most upsetting and pivotal events in our lives. When it happened, I shared some of the details, but then was unable to really share ALL of the details for many reasons. Now you can hear details of the crash itself, the aftermath, learning about Nevada State laws, and fighting to find resolution for myself, and more so, my husband as well. He suffered physical

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