What is it really like to:

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The Experience Podcast lets you vicariously experience intriguing things you may never get the chance to do.

What is it really like to:

Each week, an insightful, accomplished guest shares personal stories and witty anecdotes with host Elizabeth Pearson Garr.

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Episode 044

Cliff Harris on puns, pediatrics, puzzles, the “Peanuts” creator… and the joy of giving.

Episode 043

Gymnast Justin Spring on setting the bar high; dealing with the hurdles (and injuries) on the journey; and the twists and turns to achieving greatness.

Episode 042

Elizabeth and a very special guest share what’s going on behind the scenes–from the logo to the website to dealing with Zuckerberg’s security guys.

Episode 041

Brett Anderson gives us a backstage pass to her 20 years as lead singer of The Donnas… and shares how she found her second act.

Episode 040

Nancy Mueller–the “Queen of Quiche”–on baking appetizers, building a business, being a female boss, and blazing trails.

Episode 039

Christine Meyer on intention, mindset, community; and all that she gained by losing the physical (and mental) weight she carried for so long.

Episode 038

Jake Locker on football, fame, family and faith, and how he found the right balance for his life.

Episode 037

Aishetu Fatima Dozie on taking risks, being both courageous and crazy, believing in yourself, and the beauty of being Bossy.

Episode 036

Joe Biagini is back–sharing about his no-hitter, mechanics and motivation, life on the road, and why you might see him in a botanical garden.

Episode 035

Pitcher Joe Biagini on pressure, dedication, healthy habits, and high-fiving Jimmy Fallon.

Elizabeth's Experience

Elizabeth has spent a lot of her life asking questions. A daughter of a professor and a principal, as a kid she loved sitting at the “adult table” during their dinner parties so she could participate in the “real” conversations.

Elizabeth went on to graduate with honors from Harvard with a degree in History and Literature, and promptly attended professional cooking school to become a food writer. That led to various career opportunities, including becoming one of the first employees of the Television Food Network; writing/producing gigs at networks from PBS to E!; anchoring/reporting at the NBC affiliate in Billings, Montana; earning a graduate degree in Documentary Film & Video from Stanford University; and various and sundry other things. The through-line to all this has been curiosity. Elizabeth is a skilled interviewer who loves diving deep into research, finding connections, and telling good stories.

Elizabeth has a husband, two daughters, and a fluffy white dog who rarely leaves her side.

Elizabeth's Experience

Elizabeth has spent a lot of her life asking questions. A daughter of a professor and a principal, as a kid she loved sitting at the “adult table” during their dinner parties so she could participate in the “real” conversations.

Elizabeth went on to graduate with honors from Harvard with a degree in History and Literature, and promptly attended professional cooking school to become a food writer. That led to various career opportunities, including becoming one of the first employees of the Television Food Network; writing/producing gigs at networks from PBS to E!; anchoring/reporting at the NBC affiliate in Billings, Montana; earning a graduate degree in Documentary Film & Video from Stanford University; and various and sundry other things. The through-line to all this has been curiosity. Elizabeth is a skilled interviewer who loves diving deep into research, finding connections, and telling good stories.

Elizabeth has a husband, two daughters, and a fluffy white dog who rarely leaves her side.