Miss Tweetie's Parents
Hi! I've been a music educator and composer for over 35 years and I have combined my vocations with my passion to talk about the quest to do better. I invite people in my community to chat. This podcast has EVOLVED into a platform for people to tell their stories. How did they get to where they are now? A parent or NOT, everybody has quite the origin-story to tell. Sure I invite my guests to speak freely and openly about their challenges around parenting, and encourage empathy and understanding amongst all of us. . . In thanks for their vulnerability, I compose a song for each guest, presenting it at the end of the podcast. All songs are renamed, used as the episode title and released on all of the streaming sites, too. Want to be a part of it? Reach out for a chat! margaretdahlberg.com
Episodes
42 episodes
Perseverance with Beatrice
This was a real treat, how often do we get to talk to someone who was a 'tween during World War II? Beatrice had a prolific career, a happy marriage and is a mother of four. Such a fascinating listen - she is a woman who had cutting edge aspira...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:39
Unconventional Creativity with Loreley
Argentinian born Loreley lived a full life before becoming a dedicated Mom of one. She cultivated her own unique circumstance to raise her son in a way that she could stick to her convictions while at the same time, being open to learning and g...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:34
Structured Fluidity with Lauren
Lauren, a professional singer and teacher, wears a coat of many colours. This mother of two paints, skates, plays drum kit, hikes, climbs. . . AND. . . she intuitively painted the album cover to the song I wrote for her while listening to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:24
Serendipitous Stories with Richard
Richard is a father of one and a grandfather of 3. He is a gentleman of great humour and delivers many of his stories and responses with a twinkle in his eye. This man is a storyteller and talks about many things from grand-parenting to farming...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:55
Seeking Wellness with Nicole
Nicole is a woman with a mission. This mother of a 16 month old girl wants to learn and explore wellness for children. She has created a Facebook page to explore and share resources with other like-minded parents and children's specialists. I'm...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:55
A Message from Miss Tweetie
I'm calling this the end of Season 1 with Season 2 out in a few weeks. Looking forward to talking to more amazing people in 2025!
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1:13
Establishing Harmony with Linda
To me, Linda is in that cutting edge of the generation of women in the 70's that exercised their rights to be treated as equals. So fascinating to listen to her journey - the things we all take for granted now, she had to stand strong against t...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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53:45
The Artist's Way with Matt
Matt is a fellow songwriter/composer who has raised two great kids. He may be the first interview I've done where I've never met the kids, I just know the parent. There is no doubt in my mind that his kids are awesome. We have a wonderful conve...
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Episode 32
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46:53
Authentic Balance with Sara
Sara is a busy mother, and local mezzo-soprano with an active performing & teaching career. We talk about balancing so many different things. Plus, aligning our actions with our ideas, particularly as parents. We cover some of the big chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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55:25
Driven with Melba (return guest)
I had a mission inviting Melba back to the podcast. I wanted to shift the listener's perspective that she can be intimidating. She does have a straight-forward confidence, but if you listen to her words instead of focusing on her intensity, you...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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50:46
Conscientious Power with Anita
Anita is a powerhouse of information as both a mother and a former teacher. She is tireless in her pursuit of finding the answers to the greatest challenges she finds as a mother. A woman of balance, she is the co-creator of the online company ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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59:23
Joyful Perseverance with Tyler
Tyler has a fascinating story behind his journey becoming a parent. As a same sex, multi-racial couple, there were many obstacles to overcome. But his ability to persevere and remain positive made their dreams come true. As Tyler and his partne...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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54:12
Onward with Janice (Miss Tweetie's Mom)
My Mom raised 4 children and built a successful career as a piano teacher and member of the piano teaching community, sitting on many local and provincial boards in many roles, including president. She was born just outside New York City a few ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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53:11
Stellar Arrivals with Rose
Rose is open and direct about her life, its wins and struggles and particularly her aptitude for taking a problem and doing what needs to be done to move forward. She applies this to all of her life and has been successful as a mother and entre...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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48:57
A message from Miss Tweetie
Looking forward to ongoing Miss Tweetie's Parents episodes and am shifting to every other week as my life is getting busier this fall!
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Season 1
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1:51
Purposeful Clarity with Angela
Angela is a gifted teacher, guide and confidant to the children who have had the good fortune to work with her. She may not have children of her own, but she has many interesting perspectives for parents, and seems to recognize how hard parenti...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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49:42
Breathing Ground with Jess
Jess brings a magical approach to grounded parenting. Also a former early-childhood educator, this amazing woman has been pursuing presence for a number of years now. There's nothing like parenting to challenge those practices. Jess also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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51:12
Treasured Solace with Julie
Julie has a kaleidoscope of exposure when it comes to parenting. Starting out as a school teacher, not only has she raised her own two children, she has been a parenting coach & mentor for over 20 years. She has also had a life long ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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51:07
Placid Ground with Michele
Michele is a calm presence which has served her well as a mother, as well as in all aspects of her life. This mother of two adults plus one high-schooler has been through the crazy years of full-on parenting. Being my sister-in-law, we had a go...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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45:49
Levity & Gravity with Jenn
Jenn balances fun & funny with high achievement, and she brings it to all aspects of her life. We talk about how to find the sweet spots in parenting between our own internal challenges and the world's external challenges, how to talk to ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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49:55
It Takes a Village with Christina
Christina is a Mom who works professionally to guide educational centres & institutions on how to incorporate much needed outdoor play into your children's lives. She is a woman of global empathy and compassion AND she is someone who will g...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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51:58
Foundations with Rita
Rita is a great Mom who brings a solid foundation to her family, while she learns how to find her own endeavours as her children grow more and more independent. We talk a lot about balancing everything that comes with raising tweens & teens...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:59
Roots & Blossoms with Andrea
This mother of two is a wonderful combination of an urban career woman and a farm girl. You can tell she comes from strong roots and that she knows exactly what her children need so they can blossom. So Andrea's curiosities are about her own se...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:54
