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Carlos Roig: What I Learned From Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 3:58


Carlos Roig shares his thoughts after coaching little league baseball for years.

Joel Panzer: At Times, We Forget

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 3:58


Joel Panzer shares about how memories fade and why we should cherish them.

Emmanuel Ballesteros: The City Where No One Leaves.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 3:40


Emmanuel Ballesteros details his impassioned experience growing up in Sacramento.

Arthur Patterson: Passing on Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 3:51


Arthur Patterson shares his advice on life with a friend's son.

Mustafa Bseikri: Carrying the Burden

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 3:53


Mustafa Bseikri shares about his experiences caring for children in Gaza.

Lev Mandel: The Costly Fall

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 3:48


Lev Mandel shares how he changed his view on money after a costly visit to the emergency room.

Lisa Liu Grady: A Space to Grow

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:01


Lisa Liu Grady shares about how a nearby park turned into an opportunity to meet the community.

William Humnicky: The Cow and I

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 3:56


William Humnicky misses impromptu conversations with strangers. He looks forward to hearing your story.

Paul Staley: Uncovering the Past

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 3:45


Paul Staley shares about how examining old photographs helped him reflect on previous memories.

Christina Won: 28 Branches, One City

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 3:59


Christina Won shares about her journey to visit all the libraries in San Francisco.

Laura Gabriel: Planting Seeds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 4:03


Laura Gabriel shares about what she learned from growing a peach tree with her family.

Camryn Bradshaw: The Keys to Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 3:40


Camryn Bradshaw shares how piano practice turned into a lesson in patience.

Aarush Anand: Importance of the Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 3:44


Aarush Anand shares how art has impacted his life

Tom Prince: Confessions of a Reading Specialist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 4:04


Tom Prince shares about he became an avid reader.

Susan DeMersseman: The Theft of Awe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 3:57


Susan DeMersseman shares why it's necessary to put down the smartphone and experience the natural world.

Melva Mack: More Than A Calendar Date

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:52


Melva Mack shares what Black History Month means to her.

Steven Birenbaum: Merrily, I Roll

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 3:58


As a lifelong cyclist, Steven Birenbaum shares his insights on his morning commute.

Stephanie Rapp: Put A Leash On

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 3:59


Stephanie Rapp shares why it's important to keep dogs leashed.

Steven Birenbaum: Merrily, I Roll

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:58


As a lifelong cyclist, Steven Birenbaum shares his insights on his morning commute.

Craig Isom: Keeping Things Civil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:58


Craig Isom shares about his experience serving on a civil grand jury.

Ashwini Gangal: Meaning Behind the Name

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 3:48


Ashwini Gangal shares about the importance of holding on to names.

Masao Tong: Talk to the Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 3:59


Masao Tong shares about what he's learned about the versatility of the hands.

Evan Ho: A Dog's Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 3:35


Evan Ho shares his views on different dog breeds and raising his son.

Natasha Mar: More Than A Medal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 3:41


Natasha Mar reflects on why she loves dancing.

Vedant Hathalia: Use Responsibly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:54


Vedant Hathalia shares about his experiences with AI and what he thinks can be improved.

Marilyn Englander: Call Me By Your Name

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 3:55


Marilyn Englander explains why it's important to learn people's names.

Negar Ajayebi: What Home Means to Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 3:55


Negar Ajayebi shares how her perception of home has changed after moving to the United States.

Caregiver Dilemmas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 3:50


Larry Lee shares about the challenges of taking care of his aging parents.

Vicki Larson: No Need to Conform

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 3:48


With Valentine's Day approaching, Vicki Larson shares why it's OK to not feel pressured to celebrate

Veronica Wong: Enjoying the Return

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 4:00


Veronica Wong shares about what she's learned from traveling the world.

Andrew Dickson: Opinions Vary

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 3:54


Andrew Dickson shares about why it's important to appreciate nature and shared outdoor spaces.

Richard Swerdlow: Costs of Living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 3:55


Richard Swerdlow weighs in on how risings costs for groceries, healthcare and housing can have a negative impact.

Aniyah Zamora: In Seasons, Not Seconds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 3:45


Aniyah Zamora shares how gardening and art helped her to learn how to slow down.

Ashley Lee: Different Parts of Me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 3:42


Ashley Lee shares about her names and choosing an identity.

Maxine Rose Schur: The Things We Hold Dear

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 4:00


Maxine Rose Schur shares about what it means to hold on to precious items from family members who have passed away.

Dee Seligman: A Second Chance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:59


Dee Seligman shares about her experience volunteering at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

Abhay Dandekar: Nurturing Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:54


On National Pediatrician Day, Abhay Dandekar shares why it's important to build trust with patients.

Daedalus Howell: Embracing Mediocrity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 3:58


Daedalus Howell shares about the challenges in his creative process as a writer and filmmaker.

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Carlos Roig: Thankful for the Food

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 3:55


Carlos Roig shares about his upbringing, farming and the importance of food.

Nicole Reynoso: Hope in the Face of Peril

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 3:55


Nicole Reynoso weighs in on the challenges educators, parents and students face and why she remains hopeful.

Theresa Nelson: A Plan to Give Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 3:47


Theresa Nelson shares how her family gives back to worthy causes.

Christina Matua: A Greener Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 3:53


Christina Matua reflects on her neighborhood and why environmental health matters.

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