A Thousand Tiny Steps

This podcast is for people who want to experience personal growth. Finding joy in tragic moments is a difficult task, but by listening to the stories of an ordinary woman who goes through extraordinary experiences, you can learn how to get through anything. Hear stories from Barb Higgins, the woman who had a baby at 57, lost her daughter to a brain tumor, dealt with addiction, and so much more.Inside each episode, Barb shares a story from her life and how she got through each tough experience. From lessons learned to how she took her self-care to another level, Barb pulls you into her world of inspiring circumstances and leaves you wondering, how does she do it?

A Thousand Tiny Steps is a society podcast hosted by Barb Higgins, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Barb Higgins hosts A Thousand Tiny Steps, a society show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #258

  I'm Frustrated with Myself

  Aug 11, 202617 minS13

  No lesson today, just a venting session about what really matters in life, what I'm not getting out of it, what I'm frustrated by, what I've loved, and what I'm doing to change. I don't know where I'm going, but I do know I want to do it with intention. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I'm frustrated with myself: following through and money management [3:32] Health is my only real wealth [4:44] Is work a means to an end or an encompassing purpose? [5:23] Spend less money on things and more on experiences [6:02] Holding grudges is like poison [6:43] Most of the things I worry about - don't happen [7:09] Is your love fake or genuine? [8:56] Not just mindlessly scrolling social media [9:28] I'm angry and ready for a break Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

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  Episode #257

  Trauma in Every Decade

  Aug 4, 202623 minS13

  At this point, I'm just anticipating whatever traumatic event will happen to me next because some sort of disaster seems to follow me every decade. Sexual abuse, drinking, my life dating life, getting married and divorced twice, losing my career, doomed friendships, brain tumors, and losing kids. Key Takeaways: [0:00] The best part of podcasting has been the people I've met [2:05] Trauma at every part of my life and here's the beginning [3:19] The problems began with the sexual abuse [4:18] Telling my mom about the abuse and becoming an athlete [6:02] Drinking, dating, and moving back home [7:29] Marrying Eric, being a Baha'i, teaching, and my relationship falling apart [9:03] Divorce, meeting Kenny, buying a house, losing a baby, and having two more [11:43] Meeting Amy, my sabbatical, and being forced to resign [13:49] Rebuilding my life, CrossFit, and doomed friendships [15:32] Losing Molly, brain tumors, having Jack, and starting a podcast [17:52] Anticipating what traumatic event will happen next [20:19] Maybe traumatic events are just the cycle of life Resources: My episode on Vallen's podcast Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

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  Episode #256

  Bill Luti's Race in Concord

  Jul 28, 202621 minS13

  Coach Luti changed my life from the second I said, "I'm gonna be a star!" He saw me as a teenager to an adult and no matter what I went through in life, he always treated me the same. I've directed the race in his name for 30 years. Before I started doing it my life was very standard, but after I started? Not much. It's shown me the full circle of life. Key Takeaways: [0:00] First day of my theater camp [00:38] I've been the director of the Bill Luti Race for 30 years [2:35] We should honor the living, not just the dead [3:53] The 50th race was the year after Molly died and it was hell [6:24] 30 years ago - so much has changed it's crazy [9:09] I didn't want to be the teacher in the same job for years, but I also do want that [11:34] My memories of Silk Farm Road, coaches family, and owning his house [15:17] Before directing the race my life followed the script, but it didn't after [16:21] I'm not ready to retire [17:37] Changing the podcast - and my life Resources: The Bill Luti Race Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

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  Episode #255

  After Molly: Heaven and Belief

  Jul 21, 202616 minS13

  After Molly died, I absolutely believed in heaven. If I didn't then it would mean Molly ended up nowhere and I can't cope with that possibility. It's also because I have seen so many amazing mediums who gave me such accurate details I know it couldn't possibly be fake. Knowing what I know now, I have a different perspective on dying, from beauty and joy in tragedy, and what unconditional love looks like. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I went to a funeral for a previous runners mom [1:51] I believe in Heaven after Molly died [3:18] God is always present and in control [4:05] Divine love is unconditional and vast [4:45] Heaven is a real place [5:20] Beauty blossoms from loss [5:55] There is no fear in death [6:28] Choosing absolute trust [7:05] Finding joy in the everyday [8:29] It's easier to see unconditional love with hindsight [9:37] The beauty I've gotten from death is finding the amazing things about others [10:47] Molly isn't afraid in heaven [11:44] I don't know how I feel about finding silver linings [13:13] Read the book - and my book [14:02] Seeing Gracie again in France soon Resources: Seven Lessons From Heaven book Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

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  Episode #253

  Generation Jones: Caught in the Middle

  Jul 7, 202627 minS13

  As I contemplate my life, I realize some aspects haven't really changed at all. That as much as I embrace things like using my phone to schedule things or text, I still cling on to the nostalgia from my childhood. Writing letters, having homemade food, and bopping along to the Styx and ABBA. In this episode, I look at how my childhood changed rapidly as I'm sandwiched between Boomers and Gen X-ers. Key Takeaways: [0:00] Music from the 70s is still popular today [1:54] The jokes surrounding "okay, boomer" [3:58] Good habits from baby boomers: keeping commitments [4:47] Growing your own food and living within your means [6:08] Writing on paper and repairing before replacing [7:17] I don't get enough sleep and working on long-term goals [8:51] I hate toxic gratitude and think people need to talk offline more [9:51] There's a TV in almost every room of our house [10:42] There's no quick fixes in life [11:27] Handwriting letters should make a comeback [12:20] Losing the art of cooking from scratch [13:03] Boomer bands that are still popular now [15:13] Boomers that are still touring in concert [17:33] The cute box next door bought me a Styx album [18:35] Figuring out I'm Generation Jones [19:26] My childhood went from eating dinner at the table to whatever was left [19:49] Missing out on the prosperous wealth our parents had [20:26] I went from an analog life to a digital one so quickly [21:25] Buying on impulse, struggling to accumulate wealth, and ageism at work [23:33] Having to care for my aging mother, my children, and myself [23:55] I'm grateful to have grown up with more information than previous generations [25:02] The music I listen to now isn't new Resources: Lady Justice and the Sisterhood of the Crones book Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

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