Earlier this year, I got to talk with MTC Surf founder Elle Miller. My favorite part of Elle’s story is that she found healing on her surfboard and has now committed her life to sharing this gift of healing with those in foster care. I loved hearing about how the surf community and the foster care community are colliding through this very special organization, and I hope that you are inspired as you listen in.

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Episode Recording Date: Jan 29, 2026

In this quick solo episode, I reflect on the conversation with my Grandma from Episode 10. Here are a few quick takeaways:

- Be on the lookout for opportunities to make friends in unexpected places
- When you have to forge your own path, you learn new things.
- Keep in touch in every season (good and hard)
- Keep in touch through conflict
- Keep in touch for the long haul
- Honor your elders, they are freaking tenacious

I hope you enjoyed this quick recap episode. If you didn't catch the full conversation with my Grandma Mickie, be sure to check out Episode 10 here!

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IG: @theresa_babbitt
IG:@life_with_people_pod

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This episode was recorded on a random Thursday afternoon when I stopped by my friend Prudence Dancy's home. As we were hanging out, our conversation turned to the topic of clear communication. As we continued to talk, it hit me how valuable this topic is in doing life with people. I was like, "Wait, Prudence, we really need to record this conversation for the podcast." Thankfully, she agreed. Prudence Dancy is a dear friend and mentor of mine, and she has her own podcast, Pause with Prudence. We reference the Enneagram a lot in this episode, so if that is a new concept for you, please check out the resources below.

Enneagram Resources:
Road Back to You by Ian Morgan and Suzanne Stabile

Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Welcome to the Enneagram: A Tool for Transformation

To Connect with Prudence:
Pause with Prudence: https://www.pausewithprudence.com/
IG: @pausewithprudence

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IG:@life_with_people_pod

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