Things That Matter with Martie McNabb
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Episode 52: From Downsizing to Story-Sharing: How Objects Connect Jolynn Baca Jaekel to Her Heritage
Martie McNabb settled into her seat, the sunlight spilling across her cozy workspace in Albuquerque where she first met today's guest. She glanced over the Zoom screen at Jolynn Baca Jaekel, whose energy and warmth always seemed to fill any room she enter
Introducing Martifacts: Martie McNabb’s Personal Stories Behind the Things She Keeps
For over three years, Ive been hosting the Things That Matter podcast and YouTube channellistening to countless people share stories about the objects that hold meaning in their lives. But until now, I realized Id never really opened up about the thing
Episode 51: Exploring Grief, Legacy, and Healing with Wy Woods Harris
In this episode of Things That Matter, host Martie McNabb sits down with nurse, grief facilitator, and author Wy Woods Harris for a deeply meaningful conversation about love, loss, and legacy. The two first connected during the early days of the pandemic
Episode 50: The Power of Repair: Aging, Healing, and Things That Matter with Jeanette Leardi
As the afternoon sunlight streamed softly into my moms basementa place filled with stories tucked into objects on every shelfI sat ready for another episode of "Things That Matter." Surrounding myself with the things we collect, inherit, and adore, I w
Episode 49: Exploring Life’s Journey Through Library Cards with Ted Cragg
Martie McNabb settled into her favorite chair, the one that cradled her through countless conversations, and smiled as the camera started rolling. Across the video feed, Ted Cragg seemed right at home
Episode 48: A Ring’s Unbelievable Journey Out of Bergen-Belsen & Into Artist Judi Varnai Aronson’s Life
In these dark times, where some people are trying to erase history, telling our stories is an act of resistance.Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Things That Matter, she began with her trademark warmth. Today, I have the privilege of
Episode 47: Woven Generations: filmmaker Melissa Davey’s 100-Year-Old Rug That Connects Her Family
Martie McNabb glanced at her screen, a familiar spark of anticipation in her eyes. She loves hosting Things That Matter, a series devoted to the stories held by the objects in our homes aka our person
Episode 46: Building a Legacy: author Blair Mostyn on Family, Fantasy, and Following Your Dreams
Welcome to this episode of Things That Matter BL, Martie began. Todays conversation is truly special. You reached out after attending a workshop I facilitated for Alexa Bigwarfe's Women In Publishing community well, technically, after watching the r
Episode 45: From Childhood Collections to Curating History, Denny Daniel shares stories of Interesting Things
Martie McNabb straightened the stack of index cards on her lap, eyes sparkling with anticipation. Welcome back to Things That Matter, she greeted the invisible audience, her voice warm with genuine curiosity. Today, were joined by Denny Daniel, the fo
Episode 44: Skateboards, Stories, and Grief: Jen Allen’s Journey to Healing and Helping Others
Jen Allen sat down with Martie McNabb on this episode of Things That Matter to share a deeply personal story about loss and resilience. After unexpectedly losing her son Daniel to suicide, Jen found c





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