The Last Thing I Wished I Said

Linda Overman
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The Last Thing I Wished I Said

THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is a show where we explore feelings of grief and the ability to express them in conversation with the departed loved one. We’ll look stages of grief, things left unsaid, ways to heal and the larger implications from such a loss. It’s a show that will enable listeners to understand their own losses with a deeper insight. You can follow us Apple Podcasts, You Tube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  A Review would be so appreciated! Follow  me Instagram @lindaovermanTwitter @ThingWishedMastodon @ThingIWished

Episodes

  1. 06/08/2023

    Conversations with Caroline: a pseudonym for security reasons

    On the finale episode of Season 1 of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Caroline, a hard-working immigrant woman who has lived in the USA for fifty years. Caroline shares the pain of the abrupt loss of her husband of four years from a death that leaves many unanswered questions.Caroline works in the housekeeping world and services a variety of homes for a multitude of clients along with helping raise their children and sorting out the complexities of running a household. She has ...

    36 min

  2. 06/05/2023

    Tiffany Bailey: parenting does not come with a rule book

    On the eighth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Tiffany Bailey Baumbach, Marriage and Family Therapist, who practices attachment theory which informs us that our first attachments, normally with our mothers, influences our future relationships throughout life. In addition, Tiffany is a singer & performer in the Los Angeles area. Tiffany shares the loss of her beloved mother, Salomea (Sally) Sheps Bailey, who battled cancer for eight years, but ultimately lost...

    36 min

  3. 06/01/2023

    Professor Janice Robinson misses her Mama Tish

    On the seventh episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Professor Janice Robinson, who teaches at CSUN in Africana Studies, Academic First Year Experiences, & English. She often teaches writing to international students online who will be attending a variety of universities in the US. In addition, she is an actress, vocalist and model. At 66 years of age, Janice is embarking on her Ed.D. in the College of Education this fall at CSUN. Janice shares the love and...

    28 min

  4. 05/26/2023

    Professor Colette Claire prevented from attending her grandmother's funeral

    In commemoration of mental health month this six episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID podcast addresses beloved family members coping with mental health struggles, raising children, and surviving a quotidian life. Many thanks my guest who was so candid in her conversation based on her devoted love of her late grandmother and mother.On the sixth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Colette Claire who teaches at CSUN in the English, Humanities & Undergraduat...

    32 min

  5. 05/16/2023

    Elyce Wakerman: discovering her father

    On the fifth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Elyce Wakerman, author of Father Loss: Daughters Discuss Life, Love, and Why Losing a Dad Means So Much and A Tale of Two Citizens: A Novel (Yucca). Elyce’s father, Hyman Wakerman, died when Elyce was three. But decades later, after her mother died, Elyce discovered that Hyman had lived another life in Poland, completely unknown to her. And she still wants him to know, “Dad, I have missed you my entire life, and you...

    29 min

  6. 04/28/2023

    Professor Jessica Stewart sees light even in the dark

    On the fourth episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to Professor Jessica Stewart who shares the sudden loss of her mother, Sherry Dumas, who taught Jessica how to survive in the dark. Jessica lost her vision completely at 24 years old. Sherry’s life was cut short on a road in New Mexico along with that of her sister, Helen, on a late Friday afternoon in the mist. Jessica can be contacted at jstewartgcc419@gmail.com.You can follow THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID on Apple...

    24 min

  7. 04/16/2023

    Conversation with Kathy Bird-OMG She's My Sister

    On the third episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to her newly discovered sister, registered nurse Kathy Bird, who talks about the loss of a mother she never knew and shares the joy of finding her older sister Carolyn in 2019. And then her younger Linda in 2020. Kathy also discusses the disconnection of being adopted, despite being dearly loved.You can follow THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID on Instagram @lindaoverman, on Twitter @ThingWished & on Mastodon @Th...

    25 min

  8. 04/02/2023

    Susan Ware Actress, Writer, Painter

    On the second episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to actress, writer, and painter Susan Ware who shares her grief over the loss of her mother, Lillian Ware, who possessed a tremendous sense of humor which influenced Susan’s acting career all the while enhancing her ability to look at life through the sunglasses of comedy. You can follow Susan on Instagram @susan.ware.39You can follow THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID on Instagram @lindaoverman and is hosted at https://www.the...

    24 min

  9. 03/25/2023

    Prof Mary Marca

    On the first episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to retired Professor of Creative Writing Mary Marca, who taught at California State University, Northridge for twenty years. Mary shares her grief about the loss of her mother, Mabel Mary Pugh lovingly known as Molly, and the helplessness of a sudden death.A small correction from the interview: 911 emergency phone service commenced in 1968. You can follow Mary on her website https://marymarca7.wixsite.com/writer which c...

    24 min
  10. My Podcast is Coming Soon!

    02/17/2023

    My Podcast is Coming Soon!

    THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is a show where we explore feelings of grief and the ability to express them in conversation with a departed loved one. We’ll look at stages of grief, things left unsaid, ways to heal and the larger implications from such a loss. It’s a show that will enable listeners to understand their own losses with a deeper insight. Hosted on https://www.thelastthingiwishedisaid.com/You can follow me:Instagram @lindaoverman Twitter @ThingWishedMastodon @ThingIWishedThanks s...

    1 min

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THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is a show where we explore feelings of grief and the ability to express them in conversation with the departed loved one. We’ll look stages of grief, things left unsaid, ways to heal and the larger implications from such a loss. It’s a show that will enable listeners to understand their own losses with a deeper insight. You can follow us Apple Podcasts, You Tube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  A Review would be so appreciated! Follow  me Instagram @lindaovermanTwitter @ThingWishedMastodon @ThingIWished

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