Planet Noun is a podcast about the everyday people, places, things and ideas that teach us, prompt us to make a difference and do more with what life presents. Hosted by DC-area radio journalist/producer Liz Anderson.
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Why would anyone sacrifice their privacy to run for public office? In Episode 50 of Planet Noun, we interview a candidate who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Prince George’s County, Maryland. He officially entered this arena after jokingly suggesting to his team at his 16-year-old business about running for a senate seat. They liked the idea. And his wife was on board, too. However, his…
In Episode 49 of Planet Noun, we delve into the remarkable journey of Katrina Duncan, who turned her late husband’s cancer experience and her own grief into a source of hope and support for caregivers and the reminder that “Your Story Matters.”Learn how she guides others in discovering self-care opportunities during life’s toughest moments. This is a compelling tale of resilience, love and the…
Sometimes life presents us with grief, cloudy skies, and then a glimmer of sunlight through a break in the clouds that lets us know all will be okay eventually. Meet our guest! Kim Williams is a business owner and grief recovery specialist who found her way through her own grief clouds and aims to help others do the same. Episode 48 of Planet Noun is available now. Take a listen!
Available New Year’s Day, 2026! 🎧📺📱This episode of Planet Noun features an engaging conversation with Nakeyta Moore founder of ARTLOUDLA. Nakeyta discusses the impact of her childhood experiences, travel, and philosophical outlook on her life and work. She highlights her efforts to empower artists and marginalized communities through financial literacy and her perspective on the evolving art…
Join us for an exciting new episode of “Planet Noun” featuring Diane, the visionary behind Diane's Talking. Discover her journey from full-time employment to freelancing in the media world. Diane shares invaluable insights on flexibility, challenges, networking, and self-advocacy, while weaving in her background in media training and experiences growing up in a military family. Don’t miss her…
Barrington Smallwood took a not-so-random random walk from his apartment to and through a housing project in DC more than a decade ago. He was having a tough time, but his inspired walk turned into a positive, purposeful encounter and helped foster a bond with community members. And that walk maneuvered him steps closer to his purpose—and the founding of the Vision, Identity and Purpose…
If we live long enough, grief finds us. Just depends on when, where and the type. But there’s an added layer when the person exits life at the hands of another person. And today’s guest has been on a journey since her dad’s death back in 2001. Years later, she wrote a book called “The Soul’s Journey”. It’s a tool that addresses her experience and part of how she learned to process grief. It’s also…
Sometimes loss leaves a gaping hole. Maybe you wonder if it’ll ever get better. But sometimes those earth-shattering losses can take time to heal. And the journey will have you traversing a winding road. Such events can cast a pall over every other area of life and influence everything from the relationships we choose and treatment we tolerate from others to how we use or tamp down our voices.…
Grief doesn’t wait for an invitation to show up. It just plops itself into your life—regardless of what you had planned and wanted. Is there a way to brace for such unwelcome surprises? Discover how a mix of realism and daily preparation can help you cope with life’s unexpected losses. In Episode 42, A. Jeanine Warden-Jarrett, MD discusses various points of grief--from the illness of her dad to…
Welcome to Planet Noun — Episode 41. It’s been a long time, and a lot has happened since our last episode. We’re embarking on a series about grief. Jay Herriott’s been a previous guest on the show. We’ve kept in contact through the years - during my Mom’s illness and after her passing. Then Jay joined the unwelcome club of Motherless Adults. On this episode of Planet Noun, he shares his personal…
