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James Conway (69) shares with Maureen Connor (67) his journey and profound learning as a healthcare executive in patient- and family-centered care, through partnership with patients, family members, staff, clinical/administrative leaders, and trustees.

Meredith Peruzzi (35) interviews her mother, Sherry Peruzzi (68), about her trouble conceiving children and her marriages. They discuss MP's disinterest in having kids and SP's strong desire for grandchildren.

Cathy Thomas (72) speaks with her niece and goddaughter Katherine "KC" McNaughton (22). Katherine shares how she became involved in hospice care as a volunteer and about her life and studies.

Jacqueline Valenzuela (33) and Rachel Valenzuela-Ours (31) talk about their 3 different anniversaries. They talk about the importance of being legally recognized as a married couple, the wedding ceremony they had in their backyard, and the first time they applied...

Rosiland (56 y.o.) discusses the evolution of personal growth related to empathy, compassion, and care of the dying as a hospice nurse. She also talks about searching for meaningful/non-superficial relationships.

Friends, Dixie Fletcher (72) and Carolyn Head (65) share their experiences coming out to their husbands and children, talk about how their lives have changed since they started dating women, and what its like to raise children.

Russell Meredith (88) speaks with Leo Gaudin (67), Susan O'Neill (63), and Jonathan Basile (26) about his military assignments during World War II, his travels, and dealing with racial prejudice in the South and North.

Friends and brothers of the "Bearded Villains," Kevin Sirois (36) and Craig Keough (31), speak about their bearded brotherhood, participating in beard competitions, and the friendships they have made through their bearded community.

Chuck Corra (29) and Nicolas Cadena (26) speak about the ways their backgrounds have informed their political views, and share their thoughts on community dynamics and the way personal context is needed to understand the identity that drives community attitudes.

Anna DeShawn (31) talks with her friend and fellow board member Chris Smith (52) about growing up in Chicago in different generations. The two also talk about coming out and what it means for them to be black and queer...