Podcast: Perspectives from a Pomegranate

Do you ever take a moment to appreciate the serendipitous moments life throws your way?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks takes us on a journey of unexpected twists and turns in one of her days. From rediscovering long-forgotten high school memories on VHS tapes, to a chance encounter at a local library that leads to a surprising 3D-printed solution for a cherished typewriter, to small gestures of kindness, the day unfolds with discoveries of the extraordinary in the ordinary.

We each have our own habits and routines. How often do we stop to examine whether they are actually the best way to complete any given task?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks shares about her ongoing frustration related to taking her car to the dealership for routine maintenance. Her frustration drives her to question why we cling to habits that cause us stress.

Trigger Warning: Gun violence is a discussed topic on this podcast episode.

Have you ever stopped to think about how desensitized we've become to the harrowing reality of school shootings?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks shares a personal and thought-provoking experience that may hit home for many of us as she delves into the difficult task of discussing the unimaginable with a child.

Do you have items from your past that hold sentimental value, even if they're collecting dust in the corner?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks opens up about a parenting challenge many of us can relate to – the sentimentality attached to old toys.

Do you always have a backup plan?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks takes us through how she managed a day filled with unexpected twists and turn, delving into how to build up the skills to manage challenging situations so you can remain grounded and prepared no matter what life throws your way.

Have you ever walked a mile in another parent’s shoes?

In this episode, host Lisa Brooks delves into her mixed emotions after attending the final home and school club meeting of the year. Along with deep gratitude towards the dedicated parents who volunteer their time, Lisa wrestles with feelings of guilt and inadequacy.

Ever heard of a “diaversary”?

In this episode of the “Perspectives from a Pomegranate” podcast, host Lisa Brooks reflects on her son's upcoming diaversary, a term that refers to the anniversary of being diagnosed with diabetes.

Picture this: a dinner table conversation surrounded by Lisa's foster family, discussing the unlikely question of what fruit each person would be.

In this episode of “Perspectives from a Pomegranate,” host Lisa Brooks shares the intriguing connection between her podcast and the enigmatic pomegranate.

Did you know that 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children have food allergies?

In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, host Lisa Brooks takes us on an eye-opening journey of living with food allergies. As a mother of a child with multiple severe allergies, she recounts heart-stopping moments when her son experienced allergic reactions and the painstaking efforts she undertook to create a safe environment.

Are you afraid of asking for things or requesting help?

In this episode of the “Perspectives from a Pomegranate” podcast, host Lisa Brooks shares her early experiences of asking for donations. From calling local pizza places to convincing one of the Steves from Apple to donate a computer for a high school raffle, her success in taking the plunge and making the ask helped her overcome the fear of speaking up and asking for things needed (and wanted!).

In this inaugural episode of the "Perspectives from a Pomegranate" podcast, Lisa shares her experience of meeting an unhoused woman outside a grocery store. Ultimately leading to both friendship and a successful effort to help the woman find permanent housing, Lisa reflects on their conversations and the challenges they faced.