Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica kensky

She returned to work as an oncology nurse and he became a clinical psychologist. They say their experiences help them connect with their patients, and the work brings them a sense of purpose and normalcy.

Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes were married in 2012 and were injured during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Rescue joined them several months later. Their story has been featured by many national media outlets as well as in feature films and documentaries, and their inspiring efforts to educate the public by sharing their personal stories of healing have touched millions of people around the world.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, August 29th, 2018 This week Boston Public Radio is revisiting some of our favorite conversations. In this episode you'll hear: Tina Brown joined us to talk about her latest book, The Vanity Fair Diaries. We opened the lines and asked you about your Q-tip IQ. Do you actually follow the instructions or do you take the cotton swab plunger—even if it means you might have to go to the ER? We talked to former White House Photographer Pete Souza, who put eight years of the Obama administration into his latest book, Obama: An Intimate Portrait. Novelist Meg Wolitzer discusses her latest book, The Female Persuasion. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, a wife and husband who survived the Boston Marathon Bombing, have written a children's book about another partnership—the one between Jessica and her service dog rescue, Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship. Cecile Richards, the outgoing president of Planned Parenthood, discussed what she’s doing next to keep the fight for women’s rights alive and well.

It’s our 5th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults.

Episode 6: Paula Ebben and Jon Keller discuss a new Harvard survey that suggests millennials are about to flex their political muscle in a big way, Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes talk about their bestselling children’s book, and a local Wheel of Fortune winner has a fascinating backstory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio form Monday, April 10th, 2018. Volunteers, supporters and — most importantly — runners have braved the rain to participate in today's Boston Marathon. We ask you, would you forgive runners for pulling out of the race today because of the extreme weather?After winning the Boston Marathon 50 years ago, Amby Burfoot, now 71, is running it again. We talked to him about his marathon experiences and running tips. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discussed America's military strategy in Syria.Former Governor Deval Patrick joined us to talk about the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings and the city's resilience. We talked to Dr. Eric Goralnick about the medical lessons that we learned from the marathon bombings. Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes talk about their new children's book, "Rescue and Jessica, A Life-Changing Friendship." Sports reporter Trenni Kusnierek updated us on the marathon winners.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, March 5th, 2018. Chuck Todd, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," joined us on the line with the latest news from Washington, D.C. We asked you about allegations of sexual misconductagainst photographer Nicholas Nixon. If you were planning on seeing his exhibit at the ICA, will you miss it now? Can you separate the artist from the art? Major reforms are in place following a series of state police scandals. Will they be enough? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral joined us to discuss. Boston Marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes discussed their new book "Rescue And Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship," which is about the bond between their service dog and a girl. (Kensky and Downes' real-life service dog Rescue also came along.) Then, we asked you about animals that have changed your life.? Cecile Richards is stepping down from the helm of Planned Parenthood after 12 years. She told us what's next for her and shared her advice for young activists. Will the trade war between the U.S. and China impact the wine market? Jonathan Alsop of the Boston Wine Schoolweighed in