little decisions
little decisions
Victoria Cooper
little decisions is a podcast about all those small choices we make everyday to be kind both to ourselves and those around us. It’s a podcast about how we build community, how we give each other a hand when we need it most. Each episode features several segments and features an interview. Episodes released twice a month, on Thursdays. 
Cultivate your Relationship with CBD featuring Alan Hart, owner of Franny's Farmacy in Athens
Cultivate your Relationship with CBD featuring Alan Hart, owner of Franny's Farmacy in AthensWords matter sources :https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569 https://www.leafly.com/learn/cannabis-glossary/thcaFranny's Farmacy Information:https://frannysfarmacy.com/cbd-athens/https://www.instagram.com/frannysfarmacyathens/https://www.facebook.com/frannysfarmacyathens/Support the show
Sep 23, 2023
40 min
Welcome Visitors & Neighbors alike featuring Caitlin Short from Historic Athens Welcome Center
This third episode of Season two of little decisions asks you to Welcome Visitors & Neighbors alike! Interview featuring Caitlin Short, Historic Athens Welcome Center Visitor Experience Specialist Historic Athens Welcome Centerwebsite: www.athenswelcomecenter.comInstagram: @athenswelcomecenterSupport the show
Sep 8, 2023
18 min
Create Art to Share featuring Sherre Watwood, curator of the Free & Wee tiny art gallery in Winterville, Ga
This week's episode of little decisions features Sherre Watwood, curator of the Free & Wee Tiny Art Gallery in Winterville, Ga. Ways to help Maui: https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/Maui https://hscadv.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/11501 https://staghornplantationestates.com/staghorn-chapel/ Socials for Free & Wee https://instagram.com/freeandweewinterville?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Support the show
Aug 24, 2023
28 min
Season 2, Humanize the Homeless featuring Gordon Wayne, UGA Law student & Homelessness advocate
little decisions is BACK! Season 2 begins with an episode about kindness, connection & community & just how powerful that can be. Interview with UGA Law student and Homelesness advocate, Gordon Wayne. Gordon's Go Fund Me:  https://gofund.me/3f387e96  Gordon's Instagram:  https://instagram.com/gordoncwayne?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Gordon's YouTube series with the National Alliance to End Homelessness:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd8XvEHwsy8-mw_pDa9tqwAoNzL0pLj-_ Support the show
Aug 11, 2023
28 min
Listen to Kindness in your community featuring Dusty Gannon, band member of Vision Video
This week's episode is a music infused episode! Kindness and music can be powerful when paired together, just listen to this episode if you don't believe me!In this episode, you will hear Victoria share about why music matters, a personal story about the power of music in her life, the history of the benefit concert, how to use a pineapple as an instrument, kind song lyrics and so much more!Today's guest is guitarist and lead singer of the band Vision Video, Dusty Gannon! Music from the episode:Intro segment: "In my side" by Vision VideoHousekeeping segment: "Inked in Red" by Vision VideoMusic Matters segment: "Organized Murder" by Vision VideoPersonal Story Segment:  “Word Gets ‘Round” by Brent Wood, authorized through Soundstripe Nostalgia Segment: “Good Vibes” by Fairlight, authorized through SoundstripePineapple segment: “Feeling Nostalgic” by Joshua Spacht, authorized through SoundstripeKindness Quotes segment: “Kindness” by Shimmer, authorized through Soundstripe Potpourrihttps://www.bristol247.com/culture/music/playing-music-with-pineapples/ https://regis.org/article.cfm?id=6796 https://visionvideoband.com/ Support the show
Mar 10, 2022
45 min
March 2022 Update
A quick update on the podcast and what's coming up next! Support the show
Mar 3, 2022
1 min
episode 28: offer and accept advice featuring Ida Barrett
For episode 28, Victoria talks about how both giving and seeking advice relates to kindness. While asking for your recommendation of this podcast, she also talks about how the show Frasier gave advice to a generation, advice from a pineapple and the personal impact advising has had on Victoria's life. Ida Barrett offers her advice and a glimpse into her personal life at idabarrett.com/advice. Potpourrihttps://www.reddit.com/r/Frasier/comments/e1aya5/whats_the_best_advice_you_got_from_frasier/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frasierhttps://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/whats-viral/98-year-old-shares-thoughtful-advice-with-youngsters-netizens-say-kindness-matters.html https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/kq2qkc/more_helens_needed/?ref=share&ref_source=embed&utm_content=body&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_name=c5f09177160740e9ad9b7601794cebe6&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=kq2qkc Support the show
Feb 24, 2022
46 min
2022 Valentine's Day Special: love your space featuring Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens
   For this Valentine's Day special, Victoria talks about how kindness and love intersect through the little decisions where you love your space! The episode includes interviews with two children in Victoria’s family about what love is, it's connection with nostalgia, a funny pineapple story and what love your space looks like! Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens talks about how Athens has shaped him and how he tries to return this kindness with powerful little decisions of his own. Support the show
Feb 14, 2022
57 min
episode 26: question yourself featuring Dr. Hank Finkel & Shannon Haynie, creators of "Am I still the Ocean"
 In episode 26 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about what it's like to question yourself, on multiple levels. This kindness is expressed through unique little decisions.     The episode includes a frank discussion about the adjustment in the schedule last week, ways to get out of a funk, why the logo for this podcast has 3 pineapples and a funny attempt at guessing how old I am.  Dr. Hank Finkel (author) and Shannon Haynie (illustrator) of the book "Am I still the Ocean" discuss the process of creating such a thoughtful children's book that balances a little science and a little Zen. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HR73YLB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Support the show
Feb 3, 2022
21 min
episode 25: focus, one at a time featuring Emily Cameron, author of The Local Athenian
 In episode 25 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria shares the connection of being able to focus, one at a time and intentional kindness.     The episode includes a discussion about what Victoria means by focus, a review of the Wonder Years television show from the 1980's, 5 kindness quotes , interesting pineapple facts and a look at decision fatigue!  Emily Cameron is the author and creator of The Local Athenian, an online long form journalism storytelling website. Potpourrihttps://www.wsj.com/articles/decision-fatigue-is-real-heres-how-to-beat-it-this-year-11641186063?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR2aZrjCTgTPMDclFh52fDhxrkOkKKdslhp3oZ5BCS2IPlBEkMbtLde21vc 'The Wonder Years' TV Show Facts | Mental Floss The Wonder Years (TV Series 1988–1993) - Trivia - IMDb Wonder Years Cast Reunion Trivia | PEOPLE.com https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-pineapple/www.thelocalathenian.com Support the show
Jan 20, 2022
26 min
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