The Words We've Heard
Ordinary lives, extraordinary stories, and wisdom gained through a lifetime: these are the tales of Baby Boomers. Whether you need a reminder that life can be fulfilling without being famous, are wondering just how much has changed in a generation, want a bit of life advice, or simply love a good personal story, there are words to be heard.
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep. 12: Art, Adventure, and an Unscripted Life with Dale
📝 Show NotesIn the season finale of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with her own mother, Dale, for a conversation that traces an unconventional and deeply meaningful life—from post-war Penns...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:48
Ep. 11: Travel, Transition, and Creating a Career in an Emerging Field with Cindy
Travel, Transition, and Creating a Career in an Emerging Field with CindyIn this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Cindy, whose life bridges academia, ministry, and family with humilit...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:35
Ep. 10: Brotherly Bonds, Career Choices, and Healing Old Wounds with Bill
In this wide-ranging episode, Marbree sits down with Bill, whose reflections span snow-filled childhoods in upstate New York, profound personal loss, an unexpected career path, and decades of devoted fatherhood. Bill opens up about losing his f...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:59
Ep. 9: From Slopes to Screens: Creating a Career in Hollywood with Eric
In this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Eric Jewett, whose story proves that persistence, curiosity, and a bit of luck can take you places you never imagined.Raised in a small New England t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:45
Ep. 8: Single-Parenthood, Loss, and Resilience with Kris
In a more personal episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Kris, who shares her story with remarkable honesty, insight, and heart. From growing up in a small town in upstate New York to becoming a single ...
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Episode 8
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1:01:08
Ep. 7: Chutzpah, Change, and Chasing Opportunity with Jane
In this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Jane Lindner, a woman whose life has been defined by curiosity, resilience, and the courage to take big leaps. Raised in an idyllic Northern California town...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:11
Ep.6: From High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with Fritz
From High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with FritzIn this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Fritz, a lifelong learner whose journey has involved cross-country moves and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:20
Ep.5: Why I Started This Podcast: A Solo Episode
In this solo episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan steps away from her usual conversations with baby boomers to answer two questions:Why did she start this podcast?And why does she thank her grandmother ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:51
Ep. 4: Breaking Away From Tradition with Rosemary
Breaking Away From Tradition with RosemaryIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan speaks with Rosemary, who grew up in Buffalo, New York, under the watchful eye of a tight-knit, traditional Catholi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:18
Ep. 3: Embracing Opportunity, Integrity, and Moving Beyond Small-Town Life with Craig
In this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Craig, whose life took him from a small town in Pennsylvania to a career that sent him around the US. Helped along the way with advice from mentors and a de...
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Episode 3
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1:08:42
Ep. 2: Breaking Barriers and Building a Life on Her Terms with Kim
Breaking Barriers and Building a Life on Her Terms with KimIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan speaks with Kim, who has pushed back against gender discrimination from a young age. From a childh...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:15:04
Ep. 1: Entrepreneurial Roots and Family Legacies with Trip
Entrepreneurial Roots and Family Legacies with Trip In this debut episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with self-described “lucky guy” Trip Pearse. Trip shares memories of a childhood in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:00:14