Steve Desroches and Donna Duffy

Steve Desroches (47) and Donna Duffy (72) talk about their shared alma mater Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts and Duffy's experiences as a woman pursuing an education and career in the 1970s.

Ron Kingsley – Grandfather

My grandfather describes his work experiences and stories of his children. He also vaguely describes difficulty in his life, and how he overcame it. He also briefly describes his enlistment day

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Lawrence Meisel and Chris Krieger

One Small Step conversation partners Lawrence Meisel (71) and Chris Krieger (53) have a wide-ranging conversation about their lives and beliefs, finding connection despite initial political differences.

“Experience life in the eyes of a 11 year old,” Mya Mcleod, recorded in an interview with her cousin, Jade Bayones

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2021, Jade Bayones, interviews her cousin, Mya McLeod,11, about her experiences growing up and as an adolescent in 2021. Mya shares her experiences with her parents, school, and her relationship with her siblings....

The Extraordinary Life of Aubrey Elliott as a high school senior, interviewed by her sister, Mya Elliott

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, Mya Elliott (20) interviews her sister, Aubrey Elliott (17) about her life and experiences as an adolescent. Aubrey Elliott grew up in Mason, Michigan, with her biological mother and father, and is the...

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Lisa Sims, Paige Spencer, and Grace Sims

Lisa Sims (63) and her daughters, Paige Spencer (35) and Grace Sims (25), sit down for a conversation about their fondest memories, career goals, and spiritual experiences, as well as the love they have for one another.

Interview with my Grandma, Maryjane

We discussed her childhood, teaching career, and strong influences that have impacted her life.

Life Questions With a Retired Nurse

Asking my grandma questions about what happened during her life. Her telling many stories of her nursing career.

Ann O’Keefe graduated from college in the 1950s and went on to get her PhD. Wow! I wanted to find out more.

My sister-in-law Ann O'Keefe is now retired from a mostly D.C.-based career, primarily with federal agencies and the Pentagon, where she was involved with the beginnings of Head Start as well as with the start of the Dept of the...

Jameson Interviews Tricia about Lena Teinila, Her Mother's Unsolved Murder, Rejection, and Reconciliation

Jameson O'Neal talks with his mother, Tricia O'Neal, about her mother, Lena Teinila, as well as several other family members. Jameson and Tricia discuss rejection, reconciliation, and how those life lessons come full circle. Lena Teinila's homicide is the only...

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Ronnie Kihlstadius and Sierra Kihlstadius

Sierra Kihlstadius (28) talks with her mom, Ronnie Kihlstadius (52), about some of the decisions she made during her 20s and the lessons she learned as a result.

Jana Boster interviews her grandmother Judy Andrews about her socialization as a girl and treatment as an older woman.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, Jana Boster (25) interviews her grandmother Judy Andrews (66) about her experiences throughout life as a girl and woman. Judy talks about the messages she received on how to behave growing up. She...

Alex Garcia Culture and Mental Illness

Recent UNT graduate discusses the culture he was raised in on Texas by his Hispanic parents. He also shares about the prevalence of mental illness in American society.

My Life as a Psychologist, Professor, and Sex Therapist in Historical Context

I trace the beginnings of my education and emergence into the pioneering era of human sexuality university courses and my life as a sex therapist and professor of human sexuality with a few mini tips.

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Mari Fernandez and Albert Fernandez

Mari Teresa Fernandez (67) and her husband, Albert R. Fernandez (71), discuss memories of growing up. Albert Fernandez describes growing up in the immigrant neighborhood of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. Mari Fernandez describes migrating from Cuba at seven years...

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Richard Lewis and Marvin Nemitz

One Small Step partners Richard Lewis (88) and Marvin Nemitz (53), both ministers, discuss their views on the social safety net, the mental health system in the United States, and the life experiences that informed their views on racial prejudice.