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Milkweed & Monarchs

Dawn Klem

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society & culture personal journals

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EP62 - The Quarter Pounder

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/11/16

Sometimes the smallest choices—like what we order for lunch—can lead to the biggest twists in our lives. In this episode of Milkweed & Monarchs, I take you back to my 18-year-old self, a waitress at the Old 99, navigating work, friendships, and the excitement of a simple Quarter Pounder with cheese. What started as an ordinary day turned into an unforgettable lesson about fate, resilience, and the way life can surprise us when we least expect it. Join

00:22:45

EP61 - The Field House

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2025/11/10

Hi friends, and welcome back to Milkweed & Monarchs. I’m your host, Dawn Klem, and today I’m inviting you into a memory that’s etched into my heart—a story of childhood innocence, unexpected friendships, and the quiet magic of growing up in a simpler time. In this episode, I take you back to the early 1960s, to a hill overlooking the football field at Hillsdale College, where my little brother and I found joy, freedom, and connection in the most

00:22:45

EP61 - The Field House

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/11/10

00:24:08

EP60 - Football at Notre Dame

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/11/03

Welcome back to Milkweed & Monarchs, where stories bloom with heart and humor. In this episode, Dawn takes us deep into the soul of Michigan football culture—from high school championships and family traditions to the unforgettable clash between Michigan State and Notre Dame. What starts as a joyful reunion with Midwest sports fervor quickly turns into a passionate tale of fairness, fandom, and one very vocal Libra in the stands. Whether you're a

00:24:08

EP60 - Football at Notre Dame

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/11/03

00:24:56

EP59 - Sometimes You Deserve It

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/10/26

There are moments in life when everything shifts—quietly, unexpectedly, like the hush before a monarch takes flight. In today’s episode, we explore one of those turning points. It’s a story stitched together with vulnerability, courage, and the kind of grace that only comes from weathering the storm. Whether you’re in the middle of your own metamorphosis or simply seeking a reminder that change is possible, this conversation is for you. So settle in

00:24:56

EP59 - Sometimes You Deserve It

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/10/26

00:22:50

EP58 - Aunt Sue

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/28

Welcome back to Milkweed & Monarchs, where stories bloom with resilience, connection, and the quiet power of transformation. I’m your host, Dawn Clem. Today’s episode is a tribute—raw, personal, and deeply human. It’s about my Aunt Sue: a woman whose life was stitched together with compassion, quiet strength, and an unwavering devotion to others. From her years as a social worker to her porch-side coffee chats with my mom, Aunt Sue embodied the kind

00:22:50

EP58 - Aunt Sue

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/28

00:28:17

EP57 - The Limousine

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/21

Welcome to Milkweed & Monarchs – Episode 57: The Limousine Hi everyone, I’m Dawn Klem, and today I’m taking you on a ride—literally and emotionally. In this heartfelt episode, I share the story of how Craig and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary in a way that completely defied my “plain Jane” nature. From cryptic clues and single roses to a surprise limousine ride and a pearl necklace, this episode is a tribute to unexpected romance,

00:28:17

EP57 - The Limousine

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/21

00:20:37

EP56 - The Periscope

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/13

Welcome to Milkweed & Monarchs — the podcast where stories bloom and quirks are celebrated. I’m your host, Dawn Klem, and today we’re diving into a tale that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. In this episode, The Periscope, I reflect on the beauty of embracing our oddities — those little quirks that make us uniquely ourselves. From childhood insomnia to toe-wiggling anxiety, I share a story that starts with a quiet morning and ends with a

00:20:37

EP56 - The Periscope

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/09/13

00:24:11

EP55 - The Advocate

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/08/25

In this episode of Milkweed and Monarchs, I invite you into one of the most defining moments of my nursing career—a story that captures the grit, heart, and sometimes the fire it takes to truly advocate for a patient. Over four decades in health care taught me many things, but nothing more enduring than the responsibility to speak up when others can’t. Today, I share a raw and honest account from my time on the inpatient oncology unit—a day when

00:24:11

EP55 - The Advocate

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/08/25

00:24:42

EP54 - The Best for Last

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/08/11

Welcome back to Milkweed and Monarchs, where stories bloom with resilience and connection. I’m Dawn Klem, and today I’m inviting you into one of the most profound chapters of my nursing career—the moment I stepped into the role of a brain tumor navigator. This wasn’t just a job change. It was a soul-shifting experience that arrived late in my professional journey, yet left the deepest imprint. From navigating uncertainty in a new clinic to forging bonds

00:24:42

EP54 - The Best for Last

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/08/11

00:26:54

EP53 - The Fire Hydrant

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/07/26

The Fire Hydrant: There are stories we tell because they make people laugh—and then there are stories we carry, quietly, because they remind us who we were and how far we’ve come. This one happens to be both. In today’s episode of Milkweed & Monarchs, I’m sharing a tale I’ve never been proud of, one that still makes me cringe and laugh in equal measure. It begins with an anxious sixteen-year-old behind the wheel for the first time, and ends with a

00:26:54

EP53 - The Fire Hydrant

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/07/26

00:34:29

EP52 - The Journey

Milkweed & Monarchs ·

2025/07/15

The Journey In this episode, we explore what it means to truly move forward—not just across miles, but through moments that shape us. It’s the story of letting go, reaching back, and learning to hold both joy and uncertainty in the same hand. From the quiet ache of change to the unexpected beauty found along the way, this is a reflection on resilience, belonging, and the invisible threads that carry us from who we were to who we’re

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