Questions for My Avó
Lena Cardoso
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Philomena (Pennie) - "I have always been a glass half full kind of person"
Questions for My Avó
05/03/22 • 51 min
In this episode I talk with Pennie. We discuss how Pennie got into fitness in her 60s and the changes she has noticed in her body over the last 10 or so years, specifically in terms of what her body needs and how she recovers. We discuss her fitness goals, such as doing 75 push ups on her 75th birthday, how women in her own family have influenced her, and what keeps her motivated. We also discuss Pennie’s experience doing Peace Corp in Brazil in 1968 and how that changed the trajectory of her career.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Pennie
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
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Vijaya - "I don't give myself an option to quit"
Questions for My Avó
04/17/22 • 41 min
When was the last time you tried something new? In this episode I talk with Vijaya about learning to swim at age 68. We discuss what it was like to learn a new skill at that age, how she overcame her fear, how participating in activities has given her community, what it means to take care of your body as you age, and her philosophies and outlook around never giving up.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Vijaya
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
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Dawn - "So I have been running for more of my life than I haven't"
Questions for My Avó
01/29/22 • 35 min
In this episode I talk with Dawn about her 40+ year relationship with running. What running has looked like and meant to her at different points in her life, how she manages running through arthritis and scoliosis, and her favorite running accomplishments. Dawn shares some great advice around how to stay motivated and energized while also listening to your body.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Dawn
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
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Kay - “When you get to be 84…it is really a time to cultivate listening to people”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 51 min
In this episode I talk with Kay about her life-long love for learning, how she is keeping herself busy and engaged through distance learning courses during COVID. We discuss her upbringing in Chicago and Texas, raising her children, her 65-year and counting marriage, her time living overseas and traveling as a family, and her commitments in her 85th year of life.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Kay
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Audrey - “I just meet people and we become friends”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 30 min
In this episode I talk with Audrey about her volunteer work, career, and her love for art and working with her hands. We also discuss how she has lived many different places and built community in each one of them, raising her children, and her marriage of 48 years and counting.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Audrey
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Alba - “I like reading, I like writing, and I like dancing and singing a lot”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 78 min
In this episode I talk with Alba about her upbringing and some favorite childhood memories, her love for Tucson and her community, her faith, her career and volunteer work, specifically her efforts around historical preservation and accomplishment as Tucson Woman of the Year in 1975. We discuss current events, marriage, motherhood, her memories of her grandmother and great-grandmother, the biggest changes over her lifetime, and her hopes for future generations.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Alba
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Mrs. Robinson, Charlita & Wanda - “It is not important what you do, it’s that you tried”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 71 min
In this episode, I am joined by three generations. Mrs. Robinson and two of her daughters, Charlita and Wanda, along with appearances by her grandson and soon to be granddaughter in-law. We discuss their upbringings and childhood memories in South Carolina and DC, how DC has changed across their lifetimes, their closeness as a family across generations, their relationship to faith, current events, changes they hope to see, and advice in long-term partnership.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Mrs. Robinson, Charlita & Wanda
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Joanne - “Even the ups and the downs, there is humor in that too”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 67 min
In this episode, I talk with Joanne, who I have known since 2014. We talk about her childhood, some of our memories working together, her time experiencing homelessness, transitioning to housing, and managing substance use disorder. We discuss her resilience, her faith, motherhood and her relationships, the 2020 presidential election, what it means to be single and living alone, and Joanne shares some of her favorite memories.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Joanne
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Connie - “I’ve had a hell of a life”
Questions for My Avó
03/06/21 • 38 min
In this episode I talk with Connie about her upbringing and her career as a divorce lawyer. We also discuss her marriages and being widowed twice, how she has maintained long-lasting friendships, her reflections on faith and illness, her love for travel, current events, and her advice and hopes for future generations.
Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso
Guest: Connie
Cover art drawing: Sierra Keeler
Sound editing and mixing: Anthony Vito
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Season 1 Trailer
Questions for My Avó
02/17/21 • 1 min
Welcome to Questions for My Avó, a storytelling podcast. Each episode we hold space for women to tell their stories and share their perspectives with the goal of promoting intergenerational dialogue and connection.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Questions for My Avó have?
Questions for My Avó currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Questions for My Avó cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Questions for My Avó?
The episode title 'Sue - "Face the fear and move through it"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Questions for My Avó?
The average episode length on Questions for My Avó is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Questions for My Avó released?
Episodes of Questions for My Avó are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Questions for My Avó?
The first episode of Questions for My Avó was released on Feb 17, 2021.
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