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New Members Welcome!

Join us for lively conversation and connection with other women from September through May. We meet on Zoom at 1:00 PM on the third Monday of each month.

Each month, a volunteer selects a podcast and guides the discussion. Check out the list of past podcasts here. While listening ahead is encouraged, everyone is welcome - even if you haven't heard the podcast. Our meetings also include a brief check-in, giving us time to connect and support one another.

Open to all Women's Connection members. Nonmembers are welcome to attend a couple of meetings before joining. Podcast selections and Zoom links are emailed in advance.

If you are interested in participating or want to be on our contact list, 1) add yourself to the Pod Squad group or 2) Contact Jane Harens or Linda Grant using the Member Directory (choose Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter). If not a Member, please contact us with any questions you may have.

Event Information: March
On Monday, March 16th at 1:00 pm, Linda Grant will lead our discussion based on “The Power of Family Stories”, the 10/24/24 episode of the Hidden Brain podcast.

Overview: There's a tradition around many Thanksgiving dinner tables that's as consistent as stuffing and pumpkin pie: the family stories that get told year after year. Sometimes these stories are funny, sometimes they make us roll our eyes. No matter how we feel about these tales, we rarely pause to consider how they shape who we are and how we view the world. In this episode, we talk to psychologist Robyn Fivush about the profound impact that family stories can have on our lives.

Hidden Brain (includes transcript): https://www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-power-of-family-stories/ Note: The relevant portion is covered in the first 57 minutes.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-family-stories/id1028908750?i=1000678204779
Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/hidden-brain/the-power-of-family-stories/PE:1316482492
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7t5qxoGvG1aURogQYirE98?si=MfA3K9XiS_q7XgwUj2h-5A

Schedule
The following women have volunteered to lead a discussion for this season (September-May). Contact Linda Grant using the Member Directory if you are willing to volunteer for an unclaimed month.

September: Linda Grant
October: Jane Harens
November: Chris DiPietro
December: Mary Howard
January: Patty Peterson
February: Jean Forrey
March: Linda Grant --- Up Next
April: Judy Punyko
May: TBD