Podcasts about Lee Woodruff

We have published 120 episodes since 2019. For this new season, we thought we would look back on some of the highlights of our conversations and choose 20 episodes that resonated with veterans, service members, military families, and the civilians who support them.But first up, you'll hear from some of the folks at Home Base who wake up every day with the same mission in mind, no matter what they do at the Center of Excellence in the Navy Yard and beyond.Over the next twenty weeks, we will share these staff conversations I had with some of the hard-working professionals at Home Base who help treat the invisible wounds of veterans and military families.For this first episode, you will hear a brief conversation with Home Base Navy Veteran Jessica Covitz, Director of Veteran Outreach. This will be followed by one of the earlier episodes, in which Ron sat with the incomparable Bob and Lee Woodruff of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Many thanks to Jessica Covitz for all her work at Home Base in support of this mission to stomp stigma and treat the invisible wounds of veterans and military families.Run To Home Base: Join Ron and his team and sign up individually or on another team at the 16th annual Run To Home Base on July 26th, 2025, at Fenway Park! Go to runtohomebase.orgPlease go to homebase.org for updates, programming, and resources if you or anyone you know is struggling. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for the Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families. Our team sees veterans, servicemembers, and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation. If you want to learn more about how you can help, visit us at www.homebase.org. If you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Follow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests on the Home Base Nation podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation, or any of its officials.

When Olivia Clarke was first diagnosed with cancer and began treatment, she looked for ways to keep her spirits up as the grueling treatments and symptoms became increasingly difficult.  Gradually, she noticed moments – in waiting rooms, treatment areas, with strangers – that, when looked at with a certain lens, could be seen as downright funny.  This inspired her to launch “Humor Beats Cancer,” and online community that encourages other cancer patients to share their own moments of levity to soften the blows of this terrible disease.  Olivia's attitude of empathy, hope, and optimism is infectious and comes through loud and clear in this Blue Sky conversation.    Chapters:   01:11 Meet Olivia ClarkeOlivia Clarke, founder of Humor Beats Cancer, shares her journey from journalism to creating a supportive community for cancer patients through humor and storytelling.  02:11 Olivia's Cancer Journey Begins Olivia recounts her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis in 2015 during a routine checkup, detailing the rapid progression of her treatment and the emotional toll it took.  04:01 The Return of Cancer After a period of being cancer-free, Olivia faces a stage four metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, leading to ongoing treatments and a search for coping mechanisms.  04:41 Finding Humor in Hardship Amidst her struggles, Olivia discovers that humor can be a powerful coping tool, leading her to create a platform for sharing funny cancer stories.  06:03 The Birth of Humor Beats Cancer In 2017, Olivia officially launches Humor Beats Cancer, utilizing social media to connect with others and share light-hearted stories that resonate with cancer patients.  07:21 The Impact of Humor Olivia discusses how humor helps patients cope with their experiences, fostering connections and reducing feelings of isolation through shared laughter.  10:51 Creating Humorous Care Packages Olivia explains the concept of humorous care packages designed to uplift cancer patients, filled with funny items and treats that defy traditional expectations.  12:59 The Power of Shared Stories Through shared experiences, Olivia highlights how humor can transform the cancer narrative, helping individuals feel less alone and more connected.  17:01 Involvement of Caregivers Olivia discusses the importance of including caregivers in her community, recognizing their challenges and the humor that can arise from their experiences.  18:49 Resilience and Optimism Olivia shares her personal strategies for staying positive amidst adversity, emphasizing the importance of a supportive network and a hopeful mindset.  24:21 Workplace Support During Illness Olivia reflects on the role of her supportive workplace during her cancer journey, highlighting the importance of understanding employers in navigating treatment.  29:02 The Four Fs of Support Olivia discusses the essential elements that helped her and Lee Woodruff navigate the challenges of cancer: friends, family, funny, and faith.   31:05 Navigating Information Overload Olivia shares her approach to cancer research, highlighting the importance of trusting medical professionals over diving into overwhelming information.   34:14 The Humor in Bad Advice The conversation shifts to the often ridiculous suggestions cancer patients receive, illustrating the awkwardness of well-meaning but misguided advice.   36:52 Empathy in Illness: The Struggle to Connect Olivia discusses the challenges of communication during illness, including the tendency for people to share their own experiences instead of listening.   39:05 Advice for New Patients Offering wisdom for those newly diagnosed, Olivia encourages them to document their questions and take things step by step.  

In this special episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, we sit down with Lee Woodruff, acclaimed author, speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Lee's life was forever changed 19 years ago when her husband, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, was severely injured while covering the Iraq War. Her best-selling book, In an Instant, captured the raw emotions of grief, shock, and resilience in the aftermath of that life-altering event. While Lee has shared this story many times, in today's conversation, we delve deeper into the lessons learned on resilience and how to move forward after a traumatic experience. Lee shares insights on navigating the complexities of recovery, both emotional and physical, and how she and her family have found ways to not just survive but thrive. We also explore Lee's ongoing work with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping injured veterans and their families. Notably, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has raised over $100 million for veteran causes. Additionally, Lee discusses her consulting business, where she uses her personal and professional experiences to help others craft and share their own powerful stories. Mini Bio A popular speaker and the author of three best-selling books, journalist Lee Woodruff's distinctive voice comes from the heart. Whether she's sharing wisdom about the healthcare journey and recovery, or speaking candidly about life and family, she draws on her experiences to connect with the audience. Her trademark humor and down-to- earth manner has made her a popular keynote speaker nationwide. She is also a monthly contributor to AARP's caregiving column. Lee also runs a consulting business that helps clients become more effective interview subjects and dynamic communicators during speeches and presentations. For Our Listeners Lee's website: LeeWoodruff.com Bob Woodruff Foundation website: BobWoorduffFoundation.org

In this special episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, we sit down with Lee Woodruff, acclaimed author, speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Lee's life was forever changed 19 years ago when her husband, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, was severely injured while covering the Iraq War. Her best-selling book, In an Instant, captured the raw emotions of grief, shock, and resilience in the aftermath of that life-altering event. While Lee has shared this story many times, in today's conversation, we delve deeper into the lessons learned on resilience and how to move forward after a traumatic experience. Lee shares insights on navigating the complexities of recovery, both emotional and physical, and how she and her family have found ways to not just survive but thrive. We also explore Lee's ongoing work with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping injured veterans and their families. Notably, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has raised over $100 million for veteran causes. Additionally, Lee discusses her consulting business, where she uses her personal and professional experiences to help others craft and share their own powerful stories. Mini Bio A popular speaker and the author of three best-selling books, journalist Lee Woodruff's distinctive voice comes from the heart. Whether she's sharing wisdom about the healthcare journey and recovery, or speaking candidly about life and family, she draws on her experiences to connect with the audience. Her trademark humor and down-to- earth manner has made her a popular keynote speaker nationwide. She is also a monthly contributor to AARP's caregiving column. Lee also runs a consulting business that helps clients become more effective interview subjects and dynamic communicators during speeches and presentations. For Our Listeners Lee's website: LeeWoodruff.com Bob Woodruff Foundation website: BobWoorduffFoundation.org

Lee Woodruff and her husband Bob were, in many ways, on top of the world.  She was with her children at Walt Disney World while Bob was overseas in one of his first news gathering assignments after being named a co-anchor of ABC World News Tonight.  Everything changed in an instant when the vehicle Bob was traveling in hit a roadside bomb and he sustained a traumatic brain injury.  From there, Lee and his family faced the challenges of trauma, grief, and persevered thanks to what Lee describes as her “Four F's”: Family, Friends, Funny, and Faith.”  Not long after Bob made an against-the-odds recovery, he and Lee founded the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which helps support veterans, servicemembers, and their families.      Chapters:   00:31 The Woodruff Story: Love and Triumph Lee Woodruff shares her journey with her husband Bob, detailing their love story, career changes, and the sudden shift in their lives due to personal tragedy.  02:08 A Life of Accomplishments Lee discusses her multifaceted career as a bestselling author, public speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which supports veterans with traumatic brain injuries.  04:42 The Impact of Tiananmen Square Lee recounts Bob's transformative experience reporting on the Tiananmen Square protests, which redirected his career from law to journalism.  08:31 The Shocking News Lee describes the moment she received the devastating news of Bob's injury while at Disney World, highlighting the emotional turmoil and urgency of the situation.  12:14 The Four F's  Amidst chaos, Lee identifies the four pillars—family, friends, funny, and faith—that helped her navigate the challenges of Bob's recovery.  13:16 The Birth of the Bob Woodruff Foundation After Bob's recovery, Lee explains the motivation behind founding the Bob Woodruff Foundation, aiming to support veterans and families affected by war injuries.  16:03 Finding Strength in Adversity Lee reflects on how the couple's response to adversity became a source of inspiration, emphasizing the importance of perspective in overcoming life's challenges.  19:14 Bob's Remarkable Recovery Lee shares insights into Bob's recovery journey, acknowledging the uniqueness of each brain injury experience while celebrating his progress.  22:05 Navigating Complicated Grief Lee discusses the complexities of grief when a loved one survives but changes, highlighting the importance of allowing oneself to mourn what has been lost.  29:02 The Foundation's Humble Beginnings Lee Woodruff shares how the foundation started from a lack of expertise but evolved into a vital resource for veterans.  30:31 Innovative Solutions for Veterans The discussion highlights the foundation's innovative efforts in addressing infertility issues for veterans, showcasing their commitment to helping families in need.   32:06 Mobilizing Awareness Through Personal Experience Lee reflects on how her husband's injury brought national attention to veterans' issues, emphasizing the importance of treating returning service members with dignity.   33:05 Navigating Caregiving and Grief Lee discusses the complexities of caregiving and the unique challenges faced by families in crisis.   37:11 The Impact on Family: Growing Through Adversity Lee reflects on how her children's experiences during her husband's recovery have shaped them into empathetic individuals.   40:49 Looking Ahead: New Ventures and Aspirations As Lee shares her future aspirations, including a new novel and media consulting work, she reflects on the lessons learned from her journey.   42:17 Closing Thoughts: Embracing Life's Challenges In the final segment, Lee emphasizes the importance of playing the hand you're dealt and finding silver linings in adversity. 

Lee Woodruff is a media trainer and communications coach who works with clients in all industries and walks of life, from the CEOs of Fortune 100 companies to philanthropists and authors. What I absolutely enjoyed about this conversation, besides getting to talk about my chosen profession of comms, is the precision with which Lee gives advice. How to prepare, how to deliver an intentional pause. With that clarity and confidence it's no fluke why some of the biggest names and business leaders trust Lee with one of the most important and vulnerable practices in life, how we present ourselves to others. But the most important takeaway, what I have learned may be a universal key for successful people, a thing Lee absolutely embodies, is the willingness to give a complete stranger their undivided attention and be locked into that moment. It's powerful.

Nick And Simon talk about the Jazz Novel Blow up a storm published in 1959 [ a seminal year in Jazz history]This is a first novel by the director, producer and dramatist, Garson Kanin, whose short stories have appeared in Esquire, Vogue and the Atlantic Monthly. Written in the first person and told in flashback this is a dramatist's recollections of his early days in jazz -- during the depression and the close of prohibition. While in Chicago, on tour with his actress wife, the narrator receives a phone call from a forgotten Lee Woodruff which brings back a flood of impressions and memories of their small combo shaped and led by Woody. Through a haze of half remembered incidents he recalls the growth of their trio into a sextet, the men who gave the group impetus and the women who were tenuously involved with the band. Woodruff, now an emotional wreck, unable to play, in and out of hospitals, insists upon unburdening himself to the narrator and attempts to explain the eventual failure of their group.Kanin's best-remembered for his screenplays, however, which were written in collaboration with his wife, actress Ruth Gordon, whom he married in 1942. Together, they wrote many screenplays, including six that were directed by George Cukor. These included the Spencer Tracy - Katharine Hepburn film comedies Adam's Rib (1949) and Pat and Mike (1952), as well as A Double Life (1947), starring Ronald Colman.This is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group

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A népszerű Sissi-regények részben magyar származású szerzője új könyvében saját szívszorító történetét meséli el. Öthetes terhes volt, mikor férje, Dave egy repülőút során agyvérzést kapott. Miután visszanyerte eszméletét, súlyosan károsodott az emlékezete. A könyv kettejüknek a gyógyulásért folytatott harcát meséli el. Allison leveleket kezdett írni a férjének: hogy megőrizze a múltjukat, védelmezze a jelenüket és küzdjön a jövőjükért – mindazért a szépségért, amit a szerelmük hozott létre az életükben, és amit még nyújthat nekik azután is, hogy ez az élet egy pillanat alatt összetörni látszott. „Olyan könyv ez – írta Lee Woodruff –, amely emlékeztet minket, hogy lassítsunk, vegyük észre, hogy milyen szerencsések vagyunk, és próbáljuk meg élvezni azokat a mindennapos kis áldásokat, amiken az életünk során különben csak átrohanunk.” | Fordította: Szkokán Boglárka | Felolvassa: Ambrus Attila József | Bitráta: 192 kbps / 44 kHz / mono | Lejátszási hossz: 8 óra 31 perc

Show SummaryOn this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization with a mission to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help service members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers to thriveAbout Today's Guests Emily Bader, Senior Director of InvestmentsEmily Bader is actively involved in finding, funding, and shaping grants made to nonprofits that address the needs of post-9/11 veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. Emily received her master's degree in Near Eastern Studies at New York University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John's University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and minors in International Studies and Philosophy.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeBWF Research ReportsBob and Lee Woodruff's BookThe Bob Woodruff Foundation's VIVA ProgramThe Got Your Six NetworkPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course, Sustaining Momentum, narrated by Bob Woodruff, journalist and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This course examines how the eco-cycle model of collaboration can help partners understand the collaborative process and plan for sustainability together. You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/sustaining-momentum This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Cannabis tourism, or more colloquially, “cannatourism,” is a billion-dollar and counting industry. That industry includes extravagant winery style getaways, cannabis events, and lounges. It's an industry with promise, … Read More » The post EP. 56: Growing Cannatourism Brings Extravagance, Novelty and New Risks appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cannabis tourism, or more colloquially, “cannatourism,” is a billion-dollar and counting industry. That industry includes extravagant winery style getaways, cannabis events, and lounges. It's an industry with promise, … Read More » The post EP. 56: Growing Cannatourism Brings Extravagance, Novelty and New Risks appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

Cannabis tourism, or more colloquially, “cannatourism,” is a billion-dollar and counting industry. That industry includes extravagant winery style getaways, cannabis events, and lounges. It's an industry with promise, … Read More » The post EP. 56: Growing Cannatourism Brings Extravagance, Novelty and New Risks appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

In 2006 Lee Woodruff got the phone call that no wife ever wants to get. Her husband Bob, then the co-anchor of ABC World News Tonight, had been his by a roadside bomb in Iraq. In the explosion of rocks and metal, Bob was critically injured, sustaining shrapnel wounds to the head.He was evacuated to Bethesda Maryland where he was put into a medically induced coma for five weeks to allow his brain to heal. Bob and Lee had already been together for a long time, they had four young kids and Lee had no idea what their life would look like moving forward. Lee recounts her love story and their family's journey beautifully in her New York Times bestseller In an Instant, but I have to say that there was nothing like hearing both Bob and Lee tell their story together in this interview. This is a story about the unexpected, both the unexpected tragedies that upend our lives, but also the unexpected joy that we find in the aftermath of those tragedies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We're Momming Today” with Lee Woodruff, an impressive mother of four, author, philanthropist and wife to ABC's Bob Woodruff, who suffered intensive brain injuries while covering the war in Iraq in 2006. The Woodruffs saw how the tragedy transformed their lives but also gripped a nation and went on to raise $80 million through their foundation to help military families. Lee shares how she survived the ordeal, raised fantastic children (now adults), and had fun along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Global Businesswomen's Pod we have an insightful conversation with Lee Woodruff, Speaker, Author, Those We Love Most, Perfectly Imperfect, In An Instant, and Laurel D'Antoni, Philanthropist, Former Sports Management Consultant and TV Host: Understanding Women's Keys to Success and Overcoming Challenges No Matter What Life Throws at You

This week on the Global Businesswomen's Pod we have an insightful conversation with Lee Woodruff, Speaker, Author, Those We Love Most, Perfectly Imperfect, In An Instant, and Laurel D'Antoni, Philanthropist, Former Sports Management Consultant and TV Host: Understanding Women's Keys to Success and Overcoming Challenges No Matter What Life Throws at You!

Dave Woodruff is co-founder and Chief Development Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, having joined the organization professionally in July of 2020. Dave co-founded the BWF with his brother Bob and sister-in-law Lee Woodruff and served as Chairman of the Board until joining in his current capacity. Woodruff is committed to helping to grow the Bob Woodruff Foundation into an even more influential nationally recognized military charity. Woodruff had a decades-long career in advertising and media before joining the Bob Woodruff Foundation. He started his career working for several Detroit and New York based advertising agencies, including W.B. Doner, Campbell-Ewald and Saatchi & Saatchi. Some of his key clients included Chevrolet, Little Caesars, and The Detroit Free Press. He moved into media sales and marketing in the early 90's and worked at a number of media companies, including Times Mirror (Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, SKI and Skiing), National Geographic as Detroit Director, Ziff-Davis and Gruner & Jahr as National Automotive Lead, Hearst Magazines and Bloomberg Media as Detroit Director, and most recently as Midwest Director for Entrepreneur Media. During his career he also served in several industry positions, most notably as the 101st President of The Adcraft Club of Detroit, the oldest advertising club in the nation. He was also the first third-generation President of prestigious Orchard Lake Country Club in 2013 and is a Eucharistic Minister in the Episcopal Church. In addition, Woodruff founded the Children's Hospital of Michigan Jeep Claybird Classic charity sporting clays tournament which ran for over 10 years and raised nearly $1,000,000, establishing an endowed chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Wayne State University & Children's Hospital of Michigan. Dave and his wife Lee Ann live in Birmingham, Michigan, the Woodruff family's hometown.

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In 2006, Lee Woodruff's husband Bob Woodruff —a prominent ABC news anchor at the time— was severely injured while reporting on the war in Iraq. Immediately, life changed for their family and Lee began to document everything, partially as a recounting of events for Bob if he survived and partially as a history for their four children if he didn't. Lee talks with Zibby about what life was like while writing her 2007 book, In An Instant, and what life has been like for her, Bob, and their family in the years since its publication.Purchase a copy on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cbEOTJBookshop: https://bit.ly/3wMXqRQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julianna Margulies in conversation with Lee Woodruff at Live Talks Los Angeles  discussing her book, “Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.“ The talk aired on May 3, 2021 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles-- upcoming talks, videos, podcast or our online store -- visit us at livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Hard to believe that the podcast has reached its one year anniversary on 4/20! To celebrate the anniversary and honor the holiday, Dan had on Erich Schutz and Lee Woodruff, cannabis insurance specialists for JenCap holdings. Erich and Lee are brokers who assist agents like Dan in searching surplus lines markets in order to find cannabis businesses the best insurance company that fits them. They also, help educate agents and insureds on the biggest exposures the businesses have and the proper risk management procedures in order to prevent losses. In this episode Dan, Erich, and Lee nerd out on all things cannabis insurance and insights we see playing out in the industry in the cannabis industry in general.

Episode 26 - Interview with Lee Woodruff, Co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Author of 3 NY TIMES bestselling books, Speaker, Journalist, Communications Consultant, Advocate. The Bob Woodruff Foundation's mission is to assist injured service members and their families heal from the wounds of war. In 2006, Lee's husband Bob Woodruff, television journalist with ABC News, was imbedded with troops in Iraq when the tank they were driving in hit an IED - improvised explosive device - and Bob suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. While Bob was in a medically-induced coma for 38 days, Lee witnessed many severely injured soldiers that received excellent medical care but did not have the privilege of having family members close by for support. She vowed then that if her Bob recovered, she would do everything in her power to make things better for injured service members and their families.The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a Guidestar 5-Star Charity, and celebrates 15 years of compassionate caring for wounded heroes and their families; raising and distributing over $70 million for innovative, evidence-based programming for wounded veterans and their families, including VIVA, a special program that helps provide funding for wounded veteran families to undergo fertility treatments. Responsive to the needs of veteran families, the Bob Woodruff Foundation traditionally has funded caregiver support, rehabilitation, and emotional support programs. As a result of the COVID pandemic, the most desperate issue now facing veterans and their families is food insecurity, so the Foundation's efforts are currently focused on addressing that critical need.Please keep our heroes and their families in mind and support your local food pantries. Be kind. It costs nothing and can change the world. Look out for Stand Up For Heroes  information as the year unfolds!! Thanks for listening!xoxowww.BobWoodruffFoundation.orggivingheartbeat@gmail.comPODCAST MERCH!!     

Before the pandemic, our guest Lara Garey had family members and clinicians coming in and out of her home every day to assist in providing care for her husband Tom, a veteran of the Air Force who lives with ALS. Once quarantine restrictions began, all of that that help stopped -- until recently.  This week, hear from Lara about her caregiving journey. We’ll also learn about the Respite Relief Program, a free benefit for military and veteran caregivers from caregiving advocate Lee Woodruff, co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Lastly, we’ll discuss the financial side of caregiving with AARP Financial Ambassador Jean Chatzky.  For more information:  Financial Workbook for Veteran and Military Caregivers  Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers   Hidden Heros Respite Care  AARP Resources for Family Caregiving  AARP Resources for Veterans, Military and their Families 

Ms. Lee Woodruff, journalist, author, public speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, author on an article on AARP Magazine on Caregiver's Quarantine Diary: How I'm Handling the Fear and Stress, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts nationally known gerontologist and Executive Director, WellMed Charitable Foundation and Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on the Aging Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron

In 2016, DVBIC started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit https://dvbic.dcoe.mil.

Ms. Lee Woodruff, journalist, author, public speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, author on an article on AARP Magazine on Caregiver's Quarantine Diary: How I'm Handling the Fear and Stress, talks with WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron on caregivers and stress during COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Buckingham Palace to Benefit! Episode 20 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & SVP of Global Education, Sara Botwood-Guest discuss previous jobs that lead them to Benefit from Barbizon to Buckingham Palace.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we finish up with Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit who gives us some very practical advice from Oprah that sounds like advice from Jean & Jane. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” VP of Global Product Marketing, Kate Helfrich whets our appetite with Porefessional Hydrate! In “Make Real Connections” we hear from Kate Dillen copywriter and kickboxer! 

Podcasting in traffic! Ep19 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & our NEW CEO Christie Fleischer while stuck in Manhattan traffic in the back of an Uber doing a podcast.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we hear more from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Product innovation team members, Danessa Myricks & Treia Young, are here to make you fall in love with our first love Gimme Brow again! ULTA RAM of Chicago, Stefanie Severino, gives us some great career advice.

What Dolly believes! Episode 18 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & Amy Collo, VP of Boutiques checking in on Brow Styler while in a back of an Uber.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we continue with more stories from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Jared Bailey, Global Brow Expert is back for part two of Brow Styler--this time we stay on target for tips and tricks. In Make Real Connections, Regional Education Manager of the Southeast, Meredith Manning tells us how Dolly Parton gives great life advice.

Season 1 features conversations with award winning author / combat journalist Sebastian Junger, Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff and acclaimed author Lee Woodruff, U.S. Army Afghanistan Veteran / author / quadruple amputee Travis Mills, U.S. Marine Afghanistan Veteran / Paralympian Kirstie Ennis, U.S. Marine Veteran / GRAMMY-Award Winning Reggae Artist Shaggy, and Air Force Veteran and Medic Blair Morin with Songwriting With: Soldiers.www.homebase.org/homebasenationTwitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Satan’s Pepper-It’s what’s for breakfast! Episode 17 starts with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales & Amy Collo, VP of Boutiques bring up a theme of “when the going gets tough… the tough get going.”  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we continue on with stories from Lee Woodruff, one of the first PR employees of Benefit. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Jared Bailey, Global Brow Expert is back to talk all things Brow Styler. Boutique Proprietor, Hilary Thomas, gets us in the Halloween spirit by telling us all about Cosplay!

Watermelon seeds & beauty queens! Ep 16 starts with SVP Global Education, Sara Botwood-Guest discussing her almost 20-year Benefit journey with Denine Papalardo, SVP of US sales.  In “Break Rules with Wit & Wisdom,” we meet famous author, Lee Woodruff, but also famous for being the first PR employee of Benefit with Jean & Jane. In “Problem Solve with Courage & Creativity,” Treia Young, Manager of Brow Innovation gets our math on-point with 1+1=3. Vanna Kitchens, ULTA RAM, tells us what it is like to be a real-life beauty queen during “Make Real Connections.”

Journalist, bestselling author, and co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Lee Woodruff, shares how her transition from wife to caregiver and back, now fuels the mission of helping other families get through life-changing crises. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

After decades of preparation, Bob Woodruff was offered his dream job: the anchor chair at ABC World News Tonight. But less than two months later he was hit by a bomb in Iraq, incurred massive head trauma, and spent 36 days in a coma fighting for his life. When he finally woke up, the famous journalist with a photographic memory could no longer remember the names of his four young children. While Bob eventually regained many of his physical and cognitive abilities, his life and career were forever changed. In this candid and life-affirming conversation, Bob shares his perspective on invisible wounds, unexpected gifts and the joy of rediscovered purpose.    In Today’s Episode:   Bob starts his dream job: co anchoring World News Tonight and leaves to report on the war in Iraq (7:40) The moment he was hit by a roadside bomb (12:40) Unaware if he is alive or dead  (13:00) What physically happens to your body and head when you are blasted by a bomb (21:40) Are there any stories worth dying for?  (39:10)   Wise Words:   (On Peter Jennings) “He’s the guy that I really wanted to emulate; I think I wanted to be like Peter.” (6:50) “It was never the 36 days that the ones that were painful, it was the years afterwards, certainly the months after.” (19:50) “Once that miracle of survival kinda starts to sweep away, you realize that your life is gonna be completely different and you have to make this transition. (25:10) “You’ve got this gigantic world that you have to find your spot in, you know, your direction in, and that’s a shocking change, and I think that’s the blackness.  I think the blackness that everybody that’s gone through this, goes through.” Now you’ve gotta figure out what you’re gonna be and what you’re gonna do.” (25:55) “I realized that one of the reasons of religion is, I think, to give you comfort about where you’ve gonna spend most of your existence, and I think I had a realization that this is exactly what’s out there.  And you can have all sorts of thoughts about what’s written in the various books and it’s got detains in it that some either believe or don’t believe, but if you really think about it, whoever the prophets may be, what they’re really trying to tell you is that it’s gonna be nice when you go.”  (27:28) “There’s nothing better than friends, you know?  The ones that truly are your friends are the ones that stick with you when you go through suffering, and so those I still have.” (29:15) “I think people they don’t really see what their lives are until sometimes they see something worse.” (37:55) “If you don’t have journalists out there to tell the story, then you might as well get thrown back to the great soviet days.  I’ve been to the countries where in no journalism, and you can tell the impact on the people to not have it.” (39:20) “Make sure that those around you are still there by your side.  That means there’s a lot you’ve got to do make sure they’re next to you.  You can’t just beg for it and you can’t just assume it.” (40:57)     Links Mentioned: www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org In An Instant by Bob and Lee Woodruff:  https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Familys-Journey-Love-Healing/dp/0812978250       See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to blogger and author, Lindsey Mead, as she discusses her fabulous new collection of essays from writers like Jill Kargman, KJ Dell'Antonia and Lee Woodruff called ON BEING 40(ish). We talk about writing, parenting, essays and more! 

Family members and friends who are caregivers to post-9/11 veterans save the United States millions of dollars in long-term care and health costs, but caregiving can be a full-time job. Most post-9/11 caregivers are spouses, many of whom are raising children. In this episode, we'll hear how Jessica Allen navigated the system to re-create life for her family after her husband, Chaz, returned from Afghanistan wounded. We'll also talk to Lee Woodruff, who became a national advocate for military caregivers after her husband, Bob Woodruff, a long-time war correspondent and anchor of ABC World News Tonight, nearly died in Iraq. We'll discuss RAND's landmark study of America's "hidden heroes" with senior behavioral scientist Terri Tanielian. For more information on Veterans in America, visit rand.org/veteranspodcast.

Caregivers have a lot on their plates, but some caregivers, whether through notoriety or sheer desire, find they still have the opportunity to help others going through the same struggles they faced. In 2005, Lee Woodruff became a caregiver for her husband, Bob, an ABC news anchor and reporter wounded in Iraq. The couple went on to create the Bob Woodruff Foundation, designed to help veterans and their caregivers. Creating a large, national nonprofit isn't the only way to help others though. Telling your story so that others might feel less alone in their struggle is another way to help, so that's just what TBI Champion Jasmin Blair chose to do. In this episode of the TBI Family, we talked to Lee and Jasmin about their stories and helping others. To sign up for DVBIC's TBI Town Hall, click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2055344071172248/ If you have questions for the TBI Town Hall, send them to info@dvbic.org. To see Jasmin Blair's TBI Champion Video--and meet other TBI Champions--visit the A Head For the Future YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/DCoEpage For more information on the Bob Woodruff Foundation, visit: www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org For a list of resources available to caregivers, check out the DVBIC Family Caregiver Curriculum: http://dvbic.dcoe.mil/family-caregiver-curriculum The TBI Family is produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. This podcast provides caregivers of service members and veterans with TBI with information on traumatic brain injury and highlights resources available to them. We also share caregiver stories, so contact us if you'd like to tell yours. For information on TBI or to get the DVBIC Family Caregiver Curriculum, go to www.dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at info@dvbic.org. This podcast transcript is available online via the DVBIC website: http://dvbic.dcoe.mil/files/podcast/dvbic_podcast-series_the-tbi-family-episode-201-transcript_v1.0_2018-05-02.pdf The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host, reporters and guests. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy or decision unless so designated by other official documentation. Some music in this podcast was used according to Creative Commons licensing. Our theme song is "I Dunno" by grapes and our credit music is "Esaelp Em Xim" by Pitx, both from CCmixter.org. The other CC licensed song used was "Not Without the Rest" by Twin Musicom, from twinmusicom.org. [DCoE Product Unique Identifier 4846]

At AARP's Family Caregiving summit we had some amazing conversations with bestselling author Lee Woodruff (who cared for her husband, ABC's Bob Woodruff, after he suffered a traumatic brain injury while reporting in Iraq), Sheila Lirio Marcelo, CEO of Care.com (who founded the site as a young working mother with two young children and ailing parents) and actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete (who at 19 years old was the caregiver for her father and, two decades later, for her son with autism).

Do you remember when you realized you were a caregiver?Did it seem like it happened “in an instant”?It can happen to us all – even celebrities, like my first guest on this podcast.Lee Woodruff is a writer, a contributing reporter for “CBS This Morning” and a contributing editor for Working Mother magazine. She also is the wife of Bob Woodruff, the journalist who succeeded Peter Jennings as the co-anchor of ABC World News Tonight in 2005.In January 2006, their lives changed “in an instant”, when Bob was critically injured by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.In an instant, Lee became caregiver for her husband with a traumatic brain injury.My second guest is Danielle Porter, a Music Therapist from Brooks Rehabilitation's Bartram Park campus. Danielle uses music to improve the quality of life for their residents. With her will be Danielle McGrath, Director of Marketing for Aging Services for the Bartram Campus. Together, they are helping their residents to find closer sense of community, so that they can achieve the highest level of recovery and participation in life.

Annabel Monaghan is wry and humorous, truthful and self-deprecating. Her writing combines the brilliance of Nora Ephron's wit and Erma Bombeck's madcap housewifery, with a dash of Liz Gilbert's heartfelt girlfriend truth." Lee Woodruff, New York Times bestselling author of Perfectly Imperfect In a perfect world, mothers would unionize. The next best thing - they'd treat themselves to a break and read this book.

123: As co-author of “The New York Times” best-selling book “In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing”, Lee Woodruff garnered critical acclaim for the compelling and humorous chronicle of her family’s journey to recovery following her husband’s, journalist Bob Woodruff, roadside bomb injury in Iraq. Appearing on national television and as keynote speakers since the February, 2007 publication of their book, the couple has helped put a face on the serious issue of traumatic brain injury among returning Iraq war veterans as well as the millions of Americans who live with this often invisible, but life-changing affliction. - Fertility help for military families - Helping our wounded warriors start a family - Providing fertility support for our wounded warriors - Reintegrating our wounded warriors into their community  They have founded the non-profit Bob Woodruff Foundation to assist injured service members and their families in healing from the wounds of war, having raised $27 million and investing in grassroots organizations and programs around the country that are helping veterans successfully reintegrate into their communities and receive critical long-term care.  Lee is a contributing editor for “Working Mother” magazine and a contributing national television network reporter and runs a media training/speaker presentation business for clients who want to polish their performance. Her best-selling book “Perfectly Imperfect - A Life in Progress” was followed by her first novel “Those We Love Most” which became a “New York Times” best-seller and won the Washington Irving Book Award for fiction.  A freelance writer, Leef has penned numerous personal articles about her family and parenting that have run in magazines such as “Ladies Home Journal”, “Real Simple”, “MORE”, “Good Housekeeping”, and Parade. A trustee and alumnus of Colgate University and an avid lover of the Adirondack region, Lee lives  in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and four children.  For much more information on Lee Woodruff, please visit http://www.leewoodruff.com/about-me.  For much more information on Bob Woodruff, please visit http://www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org.  BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION on nationally-renowned fertility specialist Dr. Gilbert Mottla Dr. Gilbert L. Mottla, M.D., is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He treats many U.S. veterans in his Annapolis, Maryland practice and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.  Having received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Mottla completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburg and completed a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at The George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Mottla is currently a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University.  Recently recognized by “Washingtonian” magazine and “What’s Up Annapolis” magazine in the top doctor’s edition for reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Mottla sees and consults with patients who need care in all areas of both infertility and reproductive endocrinology. His particular area of interest is in the evaluation and care of couples utilizing gestational surrogacy and egg donation.  For much more information on Dr. Mottla, please visit http://www.shadygrovefertility.com/doctors/mottla. When you're planning to leave the military visit USAA's separations tools and advice for information on readiness and making a successful transition. http://www.veteranonthemove.com/leavingthemilitary The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 100 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship:  Marine Corps,

We live in a great country, but we can forget that sometimes amid all the negativity of the election process. Chicken Soup’s latest edition takes us on a journey across our beautiful nation, meeting our veterans, active service members and their families; revisiting the patriotism and unity of 9/11; showing you the ingenuity and positive attitude that we’re known for; displaying the diversity of our geography and our people. Be introduced to proud new citizens who remind us how lucky we are to live here—with our freedom to advance, to move, and to express ourselves, reminding us why we are proud to be an American. Forward writer Lee Woodruff, who is married to broadcaster Bob Woodruff, says, “The people you meet in these pages, and the tales they tell, will remind you why we are the most fortunate people in the world—Americans.” Join Amy Newmark, the publisher and editor-in-chief for Chicken Soup and me on Tuesday, June 28, 10-11 A.M. CT US. Be inspired about how much the red, white and blue means to us, as we celebrate this 4th of July with a renewed appreciation for our country and its people. 

We ask people to stand up for heroes so that we can find, fund, and shape innovative programs that help our impacted veterans, service members and their families thrive.

Lee overcame personal tragedy when her husband, Bob, was injured reporting from Iraq. She describes how this trauma inspired her debut novel, Those We Love Most, about family and resilience. She talks about the importance of reinvention and never being too young to try new things. About The Women's Eye Radio: with host Stacey Gualandi, is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights,"It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show broadcasts on in Phoenix, live-streams on 1480KPHX.com, and is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at

Lee's husband, Bob Woodruff, suffered a traumatic brain injury while reporting from Iraq, and together they wrote “In an Instant.” Lee discusses how she adapts when life throws curves and how important it has been for her to help others, particularly troops coming back from war zones, as well as her life in progress. About The Women's Eye Radio: with host Stacey Gualandi, is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights,"It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show broadcasts on in Phoenix, live-streams on 1480KPHX.com, and is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at

Jane will be talking with Lee Woodruff author of "Perfectly Imperfect", and lifestyle and family contributor to Good Morning America. Lee will share an intimate look into the imperfections of family life as she shares how she balances being wife to ABC journalist Bob Woodruff, mother, daughter, and friend. We will also discuss the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Remind.org, and how you can get involved to help our Service men and women.