Carrie's Always Talking

Carrie McNulty
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Carrie's Always Talking

The podcast all about stories and connection. Every other week there will be stories from people just like you, or perhaps it will be YOU! Stories are a part of the foundation of life, and they are one of the main ways we learn about one another. Hearing someone share their experience can be healing not only for the person sharing but also for those listening. You might laugh, you might cry, but you also might also learn that we're more alike than you think. 

Episodes

  1. OCT 8

    Navigating Life While Living With Long Covid- An Interview With Brianna Beasley

    It's episode 12 of Carrie's Always Talking! At the top of the episode, Carrie discusses the choice to make this 12th episode the last of the season. She thanks her listeners for following along for the last couple of months and encourages anyone who wants to come on the podcast for season 2 to reach out. In this episode, Carrie chats with Brianna Beasley, who graciously shares her experience with Long Covid. Brianna discusses life before her diagnosis in 2021 and the changes she's been f...

    58 min

  2. SEP 24

    Child Free By Choice with Courtney Alesandro

    In episode 11 of Carrie's Always Talking, Courtney Alesandro joins Carrie to discuss the complexities of being child-free by choice, exploring societal norms, personal choices, and the emotional landscape surrounding motherhood. They delve into the value of women beyond their roles as mothers, the impact of patriarchy on women's decisions, and the importance of empathy and understanding in conversations about reproductive choices. The discussion emphasizes the need for curiosity over assumpti...

    44 min

  3. SEP 10

    Stronger Than You Think: Processing Grief and Moving Forward with Melissa Watters

    It's Episode 10 of Carrie's Always Talking! Can you believe we're in the double digits? This week, Carrie chats with her Aunt, Melissa Watters (Missy) about the sudden death of her husband, Darrin, 14 years ago. Melissa discusses the details of that life changing day and her journey to provide for her daughters while managing her immense grief. Her story is one of learning how to pivot after loss and finding a way to rebuild- It's also a story of finding strength that you never knew you posse...

    56 min

  4. AUG 27

    Getting Back to Baseline: A Story About Mental Health and Wellness with Paul Fields

    It's episode 9 of Carrie's Always Talking! In this episode, Carrie chats with her friend and past improv teammate, Paul Fields, who graciously shares his experience with depression and his journey towards recovery. They discuss the importance of speaking up and seeking help, as well as the challenges of dealing with mental health issues. Paul emphasizes the need to find one's baseline and maintain it, while also recognizing the negative thought patterns and reframing them. He discusses what i...

    50 min

  5. AUG 20

    How Different Could It Be?

    In episode 8 of Carrie's Always Talking, Carrie's on her own this week. She introduces the podcast and encourages listeners to reach out if they would like to share their stories in a future episode. She reflects on last week's episode and the theme of moving to a new place. Carrie shares a little bit about her journey of moving to Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2008-2009 while her husband completed his Master's degree at Queens University. She discusses how moving both amplified her anxie...

    24 min

  6. AUG 13

    Say It Out Loud with Lori Bedell

    In Episode 7 of Carrie's Always Talking, Carrie chats with her friend, Lori Bedell, a professor at Pennsylvania State University, about her life changing move from State College to Maine. Lori shares that Maine is a place she's wanted to live for the last 32 years and what it's been like to realize this dream. She discusses how empowering the experience of living there alone for a year was for her and how she feels that she can step- up to future challenges with more confidence because of thi...

    48 min

  7. AUG 6

    Challenging the Battle Analogy in Cancer with Courtney Alesandro

    In episode 6 of Carrie's Always Talking, Carrie has Courtney Alesandro join again to follow up on their episode from last week. The idea that dying is a moral failure and the cancer battle analogy are discussed in this mini episode. Courtney is a breast cancer survivor as well, and she shares some of her insights around how the idea of losing a battle to an illness is a way for us to separate ourselves from the painful realization that we are all going to face death at some point. The episode...

    26 min

  8. JUL 30

    Finding Joy in Everyday Experiences with Courtney Alesandro

    In Episode 5, Carrie and Courtney discuss the importance of taking risks and following your instincts. They share personal stories of times when they followed their intuition and made decisions that led to fulfilling experiences. They emphasize that there are no rules in life and that it's okay to say no to things that aren't for you. They encourage listeners to embrace new experiences, even if they don't go as planned, and to remember that a rich and exciting life can be found in the small m...

    43 min

  9. JUL 23

    All Emotions are Valid

    In this mini episode, Carrie reflects on her previous episode where she shared her mother's story and the emotional impact it had on her. She discusses the importance of allowing space for all emotions, including grief and anger. Carrie also explores the motivation behind her podcast, which is to build empathy and connection by sharing stories. She shares an example of how hearing someone's personal story can change perceptions and build empathy, even if opinions on an issue don't change.If y...

    19 min

  10. JUL 16

    Some Things Are Worse than Death

    In the first part of Episode 3, Carrie describes a dream involving a skywriter with a less than uplifting message. She uses this dream to describe a little of what it was like to be raised by a mother who wanted to make sure Carrie was prepared for the challenges of real life. In part 2, the tone is more serious as Carrie shares the complex struggles her mother endured throughout her life, but especially during the last five years leading to her death. There is a strong focus on chronic ...

    56 min

  11. JUL 9

    We're Just Having a Human Experience

    In this mini episode, Carrie emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and acknowledges that feeling more depressed, anxious, or uncertain is a normal human reaction during these challenging times. Carrie suggests focusing on small moments of positivity and taking breaks from social media and the news to alleviate the overwhelming negativity. She also recommends engaging in activities that bring comfort and joy, such as listening to music or watching comforting shows. Overall, the episode ...

    19 min

  12. JUL 1

    What If I Live?

    In the first part of episode, Carrie gives and introduction to the podcast and shares more about her curiosity around people from a young age. She shares a story about early bids for connection growing up in the 80’s and the creative way she found to tell her story via a rotary phone. Part 2: This part is a more serious story in which the main theme is “What if I live”? Carrie discusses her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 29 and some of the ways that her intuition guided her ...

    47 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

The podcast all about stories and connection. Every other week there will be stories from people just like you, or perhaps it will be YOU! Stories are a part of the foundation of life, and they are one of the main ways we learn about one another. Hearing someone share their experience can be healing not only for the person sharing but also for those listening. You might laugh, you might cry, but you also might also learn that we're more alike than you think. 

Information

  • Creator
    Carrie McNulty
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Carrie's Always Talking
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    Carrie's Always Talking

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