A Thousand Tiny Steps

Barb Higgins
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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?

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Barb (okay, Boomer) V.S. Gen Z Gracie

    One Boomer. One Gen Z. Who will prevail? In this battle of wits both generations hash out what Riz means, how to use a landline, and if crop tops were truly a move forward in fashion. It's going to get groovy - with a little turbulence! So hold on to your seats, sit back, put your oxygen mask on first, and enjoy the episode.  Key Takeaways:    [2:02] How did you find info without the internet?  [3:28] Slang: cap, riz, stand on business [6:32] Did you have to rewind a VHS or use a payphone?  [7:39] What's a Tamagotchi?   [8:04] How did you entertain yourself on a Saturday morning?  [9:50] Were you a latchkey kid?  [11:53] How much time do you spend socializing online vs in person socializing?  [15:01] Did you have to use a landline?  [15:52] How do you feel about being constantly connected with social media?  [22:10] What's the most memorable 80s/90s fashion trend you wore?  [24:05] What's a fashion trend that's been brought back in popularity?  [26:31] What is a walkman and did you have one?  [28:02] Who are the biggest influencers in your life?  [31:58] What was your first job and how did you apply for it?  [35:03] What's most important in your future career: money, purpose, or balance? [39:05] What is a Rolodex and what is it used for?  [40:21] How do you approach talking about mental health in the workplace?  [41:36] Generation Gap Trivia: name 3 members of the Spice Girls  [42:27] Can you identify a popular TikTok or 80s movie star?  [44:45] What was the most significant invention in your lifetime?  [46:24] How did you keep in touch with friends without a phone? [46:53] What was your favorite childhood movie, book, or show?  [49:33] What age did you think was old when you were a teenager?  [50:45] What is the most pointless app on your phone and why? [51:26] What is a fashion trend you think is ridiculous?  [53:32] If you had to live without a piece of technology for a week, what would it be? [54:11] What is the biggest misconception about your generation? [56:04] What do you think is uncool about your parents' generation? [58:33] What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? [59:28] If you could go back to any era, which one would it be? [1:02:39] What's a family tradition you hope to pass on?  [1:03:14] What's something we could teach each other? [1:05:08] What's a movie you wish you could watch for the first time again?  [1:06:57] What's a floppy disk? [1:07:15] What's a pager?  [1:07:45] What did one use 6*7 when making a phone call? [1:07:57] What's a BOPIT? AOL? WWW? [1:08:58] What's My Little Pony? American Girl Dolls? Easy Bake Oven? Napster? [1:10:36] Who are the characters of Friends? Gwen Stefani? Fanny packs? [1:11:42] What's an overhead projector? Mimeograph machine? [1:13:36] The biggest difference between our generations  [1:15:30] If you had to describe your generation, how would you? [1:20:47] What generational divide did we forget?  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    1h 22m

  2. 27 JAN

    Taking Care of My Aging Mother

    As my mother ages and new challenges arise, my life is becoming increasingly complex and overwhelming as I try to find a way forward that preserves my mother's dignity and my sanity. Part of me feels like there is a reason to charge forward with my work and the other part of me feels like giving up. Key Takeaways:    [1:31] The Netflix documentary Empty Rooms [5:58] My mother living with us has been a struggle  [9:54] Not having my own space  [12:24] My mother has this expectation that she just gets things [16:09] I never thought my adult parent would live with me  [19:24] Looking at what I've tried and what hasn't worked  [23:03] I feel like I should just give up  Resources:   Empty Rooms  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    28 min

  3. 20 JAN

    My Most Impactful Guests

    As I am still battling the flu, running my household, spending most of my day sleeping, and binge watching TV shows I've had time to think. It's given me time to think about my mindset, where I live, what I'm doing next, and it's given me time to look over the wonderful guests I've had that continue to inspire me.  Key Takeaways:    [1:23] Binging Stranger Things and realizing the choices in front of me  [5:58] Shows involving time travel and grief  [9:23] Being sick, sleeping a majority of the day, and calling myself a victim   [11:52] Is my environment unhealthy for me? Do I need to change it?  [13:55] My previous guests on the podcast and future ones  [21:10] My podcast episodes that have profoundly impacted me  [24:20] Getting wonderful feedback  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    26 min

  4. 13 JAN

    I'm Motherless

    I feel directionless in life, I don't know what to choose next, and I need to figure things out. Because in Motherland? I have no other choice. I've been goal setting, problem solving, and trying to learn how to take care of myself in an effort to find a solution. But one thing keeps getting in the way. How do I mother others without someone mothering me? Key Takeaways:    [1:09] My TV interview and why I chose the title Motherland [3:08] Waiting for things I know won't happen  [4:48] My mom's losing her independence and I'm left mothering myself [6:52] My psychic, visit from Molly who told me to get rid of manipulators  [8:08] Being told to take care of myself and not take things personally  [9:39] Being parentified as a child, but wanting to change [12:27] Making outcome based goals makes me feel like a failure [13:22] Working on my mobility is a process goal [16:18] If I stay where I am, how will I change? [18:02] I've never really taken good care of myself  [19:19] I need to promote my book and figure out my podcast  [22:32] I am at a fork in the road and don't know how to make things happen  [23:59] Enjoy whatever your January will be   Resources:   My Psychic Medium My TV Interview   Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    26 min

  5. 6 JAN

    A, B, C, D, E, F, G(RACIE)

    Gracie and I got together to talk about New Year's resolutions, Wicked, our favorite swear words, and how we've grown. From lessons on not comparing yourself to others to realizing setbacks can actually be an opportunity for growth, listen to us as we come up with the most creative curse words we can think of.     G is for the grumbling that I do.  R is for the resolutions, toodle-oo.  A is very, very asshole-a-ary. C is cunnnnn-tinuing another year to go.  I is insomnia that gives no rest.  E is existential dread all year…    Key Takeaways:    [1:10] Letter A [1:58] Letter B [2:36] Letter C [4:09] Letter D [18:02] Letter E [4:46] Letter F [5:32] Letter G [6:23] Letter H [7:20] Letter I [8:00] Letter J [8:38] Letter K [9:20] Letter L [10:00] Letter M [11:21] Letter N [11:58] Letter O [12:56] Letter P [13:45] Letter Q [14:27] Letter R [15:14] Letter S [16:09] Letter T [17:26] Letter U [18:34] Letter V [19:56] Letter W [21:06] Letter X [22:02] Letter Y [22:19] Letter Z [22:44] Gracie's year has been filled with lots of setbacks and growth [26:10] Gracie's resolutions for the new year  [26:46] I feel like I'm in the middle of everything  [30:03] You can't compare yourself to everybody else      Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    32 min

  6. 30/12/2025

    Strategies for Grief During the Holidays

    Grieving during the holidays sucks. I'll never "be over it" as some people like to say. I will grieve again and again for Molly. My grief has changed how we celebrate holidays, but at the same time having Jack is also changing how we celebrate. I don't know what's ahead, but no matter what my message is the same - celebrate the holidays how you want.    Key Takeaways:    [4:40] Not feeling excited about anything anymore  [6:13] The non-profit Compassionate Friends [11:15] Going through the stages of grief over and over again  [16:45] I'm never letting go of my feelings of Pain over losing Molly  [18:02] Grief takes time  [18:46] I think using things like alcohol or drugs can sometimes be necessary  [20:39] The different ways you can grieve  [21:44] Not celebrating the holidays  [23:18] How my grief has impacted Jack  [24:17] The anticipation of grief is the worst part  [24:48] Acknowledge your pain, take charge of life, and think positively and realistically [27:42] Be patient and kind with others  [28:45] Strategies to help cope with grief  [30:00] Keeping holiday traditions, changing them, and new ones  [31:23] Siblings always get thought of last in grief  [34:59] Do what you want for the holidays  Resources:    Compassionate Friends Coping with Grief During the Holidays Sixth Stage of Grief  Friends of Aine Camp Erin     Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    37 min

  7. 23/12/2025

    You Can't Sit With Us

    The current school board is beginning to feel like… Regina Georgia's lunch table. It reminds me of previous years on the board, my relationship with Chris Rath, all the emails on my school account, and so many other mistakes I made. One thing's for sure: I need to learn to notice the change in the weather unless I want to sit with more regrets soon.    Key Takeaways:    [1:34] Wanting to keep things the same and not noticing a change in the weather [3:07] Not becoming president of the school board  [5:54] The board is twisting my realities into something it's not  [10:08] Most of the board members have the same demographics  [11:36] My separation agreement that wasn't so confidential  [14:01] Filing a lawsuit against Chris Rath  [16:35] Putting sensitive information on my school emails  [21:49] Requesting time to go to the divorce hearing and being denied  [24:42] Speaking out against the demolition of Kimball School  [26:20] Fired for testifying at hearings and "giving athletes passing grades" [28:36] Looking back on all my mistakes  [31:49] Being setup to fail  [33:39] I need to learn to pay attention to subtle cues      Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    39 min

  8. 16/12/2025

    If I Interviewed Myself...

    If a clone of me was suddenly created and I interviewed myself here's what I'd say. Because trust me, I did not want to do another episode where I talk about the sadness of grieving during the holidays. So instead, enjoy as I talk about everything from what I'd tell myself at 18 to the name of my book - if my enemy wrote it.   Key Takeaways:    [4:23] What people misunderstand about me most  [5:30] My biggest failure and what I learned  [7:17] What I want to be remembered for [7:53] My favorite holiday movie [9:29] The advice I'd give to my 18 year old self [10:26] The three most influential people in my life  [12:15] What health and wellness mean to me [14:26] My self care routine  [15:42] How I stay on track with my diet  [16:59] My favorite way to stay active  [17:43] The turning point to take my health more seriously  [18:07] A wellness hack for everyone  [18:56] How my perspective on mental health has changed  [19:43] My inspiration to stay healthy, what I love, and my best choices  [20:48] My favorite social media platform  [21:25] My favorite sports  [22:19] When I got interested in sports  [22:50] My greatest accomplishments in sports  [23:35] My favorite sporting icons [24:18] Which player in history I would speak to [24:47] Sports education is important  [25:56] Where I would live if I could  [26:31] What historical figure I would get coffee with  [27:04] My favorite subject in school  [27:22] My astrological sign [27:36] What I would do with $10,000,000 [27:53] What I would write a book about  [28:08] The one meal I'd eat for the rest of my life  [28:28] Name of my book if my enemy wrote it  [29:20] My favorite color  [29:57] Do you like this episode? Resources:   Family Secrets Podcast  Karen Kenney Podcast  Secrets of the Blue Zones     Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation

    32 min
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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?

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  • Creator
    Barb Higgins
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    A Thousand Tiny Steps

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