Out on the Wire Out on the Wire Episode 8.5: Workshop
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Jan 12, 2016 Dan Waldschmidt, host of Ordinary Heroes, and Debbie Lowry, whose poignant story of caregiving and running is central to the podcast's pilot, dive deep into their creative process. They tackle how to best narrate Debbie's emotional journey, balancing the themes of heroism and grief. The discussion also covers critical editorial feedback, such as the use of music and pacing, while highlighting the transformative power of running as therapy. It’s a masterclass in storytelling, revealing the struggles and triumphs of ordinary heroes.
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Heroism Is A Choice Of Everyday Action
- Ordinary heroism is often a choice to rise above everyday struggle, not spectacular acts.
- Small acts of consistent care can define heroism more than dramatic gestures.
Childhood Framed Later Caregiving
- Debbie grew up with a mother who struggled with fibromyalgia and emotional distance.
- Her childhood awareness of illness framed how she reacted when cancer later returned.
Cancer Kept Secret, Then Returned Years Later
- Debbie learned of her mother's breast cancer only after surgery because her mother hid it.
- Years passed cancer-free before it returned and changed their lives again.