The View From A Broad
Hi welcome to The View From A Broad. I'm Teresa Norton and this podcast dives into my past, revisiting columns I wrote for the South China Morning Post between 1993 and 2000 during my 40 years living in Hong Kong.
These often funny, sometimes tender, occasionally provocative musings cover everything from marriage and working motherhood, to national identity and global events. As a weekly columnist I aimed to capture the quirks of human interactions, carve up a few sacred cows and tell it like it is... but did I? In the 30 years since those columns were written much has changed and... so have I.
In each episode I read a column and talk to a guest about how the piece stands up today - what still rings true and what feels out of sync with today’s world. They then share a true story from their past that's been unearthed by something in the column.
The result is an engaging and honest conversation about the evolution of social norms, culture and humor, re-examining the past through the lens of today’s values.
By looking back with compassion and curiosity, my hope is that The View From A Broad encourages reflection on how our perspectives have changed... or not... and why.
The View From A Broad
Love Springs Maternal | Teresa Talks to Dr. Theresa Robbins Dudeck
In this heartfelt conversation, Teresa Norton and Dr. Theresa Robbins Dudeck, discuss a column Teresa Norton wrote in the 1990's about her mother who, decades later developed Alzheimers.
The two T(h)eresas reflect on their mothers' influences, the emotional impact of caregiving, and the importance of cherishing memories while navigating the challenges of dementia. The discussion highlights the significance of storytelling, laughter, and the arts in maintaining connections with loved ones, especially in difficult times.
Dr. Robbins Dudeck is an Assistant Professor of Theater at Portland State University, a Fulbright Scholar, and an expert in improvisation who trained worked with impro pioneer Keith Johnstone and wrote his critically acclaimed biography.
Theresa Robbins Dudeck and Caitlin McClure compiled two books on applied improvisation, one of which Teresa Norton contributed a chapter on her work as a leadership coach. You can find both these useful resources here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/applied-improvisation-mindset-9781350143609/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/applied-improvisation-9781350014367/
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