A Slice From The Middle

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One woman's often clumsy, sometimes touching, frequently funny journey through life starting in the middle of everything: Age, parenting, career, marriage, and the US. Short, relatable, slice-of-life audio essays.

Susan Vollenweider


    • Jan 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 5m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Fresh Starts and "Families"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 5:11


    Fresh starts, new dynamics, shared history...sometimes good, sometimes not, but optimism isn't a bad quality to bring into any group relationship. (That's a word salad sentence that belies the lighthearted essence of this.) Come hang out with me on these social media platforms that I'm probably not using to my advantage, but am using to my satisfaction. Facebook Twitter Or read more of my work on my Website

    Parade Pissing: Royal Wedding Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 5:21


    Welcome to Season Two!  I'm starting with an observation that, while dated in this piece, is, seemingly, eternal...but doesn't have to be! For this season, I've accepted that I won't be updating my website, susanvollenweider.com with each new episode so if you want to keep up, subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using right now! Please and thank you!

    When there's time, take it

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 6:39


    I'm going to have to call this the end of season one (which is twice as long as I had originally intended) but I'm going to do so with a piece that means a lot to me. If you're curious, it took me four times to get through part of it. Thank you for joining me this season, I'll be back in a month or so with season two! If you subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using, you'll be notified when season two starts. See you then! Bye! (Oh, oops, wrong podcast.)

    The Store Where You Can Find Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 5:20


    One of those times when an everyday trip to an ordinary store was extraordinary.  

    Not Bringing Sexy Back To Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 6:55


    A lesson I learned the hard way: Teachable moments are important in raising kids...but they can't be forced. Come back on Mondays and Friday for fresh slices! Visit me on Twitter, Facebook, or read more of my work on my website!

    We've got the spirit, how 'bout you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 6:25


    School Spirit Week is an annual adventure in multi-tasking and creativity...for parents.    

    Please Don't Be Six Forever and Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 5:50


    In my family, 6-year-old kids have predictably unpredictable behavior.   Watch The Kansas City Star, my Twitters, and Facebooks (both personal and for this podcast) for my re-newed column starting this month! I'm pretty excited to get going again!

    Good n' Plenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 6:36


    When your life is packed, you savor every unpacked moment. How are you? Drop me a note at amiddleslicepodcast@gmail.com or visit me on Facebook or Twitter.

    Ban This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 5:35


    In 2011 "little kids in restaurants" was a controversial topic...sigh, we were so naive in 2011, weren't we? Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays!

    Overcoming Gridiron Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 5:55


    There are many paths to manhood, one of my sons took the path through a football field. Come back Mondays and Fridays for a fresh slice! (And you can join me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website the rest of the week!)

    Baseball: What's in it for me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 6:38


    Part one of two parental bleacher reports this week! Come back on Mondays and Fridays for fresh slices!

    And the Whiner is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 5:52


    We hate the whine; no work gets done when a kid is whining...but we ALSO whine.    Come back for a fresh slice on Mondays and Fridays! Visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website anytime!

    Midwest: Lessons, Pride, and Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 5:51


    I'm a transplant to the Midwest and, ten years after this originally ran, I'm still terrified of tornados. Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays!

    Humble Pie and Tootsie Roll Casserole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 5:03


    This could be the greatest time-saving bit of advice (other than not doing something) that I can ever impart. You're welcome? New episodes Mondays and Fridays, come visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website!

    Better, But Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 6:15


    About 600 words on depression. New episodes Monday and Friday Come hang out with me: Facebook Twitter My website

    Sibling Rivalry Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 4:56


    Sibling rivalry grows up...sorta? New episodes Monday and Friday! Join me on da socials! Facebook Twitter My website  

    Homework? Hold My Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 5:56


    I've learned a few things, painfully, over the years. This is one (arguably it's on the low pain side.) New episodes Monday and Friday Join me on the clicky places: Facebook Twitter  My Website

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    Dear Diary, Time Travel Is So Cool!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 6:13


    One of my favorite podcasts of all time, recreated. Kinda.   Social media hang-out with me on: Facebook  Twitter Or my website SusanVollenweider.com

    When Introverts and Extroverts Mingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 5:47


    Once I figured out the difference between me and my introverted loved ones...life was better for both of us. New episodes on Mondays and Fridays!

    Of Traditions and Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 7:07


    Traditions, and cakes ... with a pinch of salt. I would love to hear your birthday traditions, join me on Twitter or Facebook to talk about them!

    Back to School Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 5:30


    Life is a journey of learning experiences and parents get a huge lesson when our kids start school. Twitter Facebook SusanVollenweider.com

    From Talker to Soft Talker to No Talker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 7:15


    A weird illness left me speechless. Join me (on social media, not being speechless, that was kinda miserable.) Twitter: @MiddleSlicePod Facebook: SliceFromTheMiddlePodcast My Website: SusanVollenwweider.com Email: AMiddleSlicePodcast@gmail.com

    Bloom Where You're Planted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 5:17


    Whether it's a place you want to be or one where life drops you...are you blooming? Join me on  Twitter: @MiddleSlicePod Facebook: A Middle Slice Podcast My website: SusanVollenweider.com Via Email: AMiddleSlicePodcast@gmail.com

    Fighting for Exclusive Ownership of Pens and Mules

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 5:50


    We all need our own stuff, right? An easy theory to understand, a tough one to apply.  New episodes on Mondays and Fridays (for now, anyway) Join me on Twitter @middleslicepod or Facebook @Slicefromthemiddlepodcast  For even more, visit SusanVollenweider.com

    Tales from a non-hugger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 5:23


    Welcome to the first episode! The longer title is Tales from a non-hugger: What was your last hug like?

    Introduction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 7:05


    Hello! Welcome to A Slice from the Middle, my journey through life starting in the middle of everything! This first episode, honestly, is the one that in a year or two I can listen to and cringe, hopefully, because we have come a long way. Today, we both begin that journey, thanks for joining me!

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