At the heart of "The Memory Keeper" is a dual mission: celebrating memory's profound beauty and raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's. With this storytelling project, our host, Bram Groen, aims to encourage family members affected by their loved one’s disease to find inspiration and give new purpose to their lives, dismissing sadness and helplessness. In addition, Bram wants you to enjoy his weekly travel stories, which are fun to listen to and offer much food for thought.
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Everyone has a story. Hear how people passionate about memory keeping record those stories through scrapbooking, blogging, journals and more. We dig into the motivations for memory-keeping, the rewards of it, as well as those little details like where, where, and how memory keepers present and preverve their life stories.
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Heirlooms enrich your family's stories and can unlock pieces of your past. In the My Family Heirloom Podcast we'll explore the history behind our guests' favorite family keepsakes -- and how to preserve them for future generations!
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Experience the thrill of cultural exchange and heart-pounding encounters in the latest episode of The Memory Keeper. Hosted by Bram Groen, this episode whisks you back to 1976 when a simple drive down the Massachusetts Turnpike turned into a heart-racing rendezvous with Officer Heidelberg. It's a story that blends fear, humor, and a unique cultural…
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Explore 1960's Peru in a riveting new episode of The Memory Keeper! Host Bram Groen shares a cautionary tale that intertwines culture, politics, and personal growth. In a time of global political conflicts and cultural exploration, Bram found himself caught between friendships and revolutionary movements. This story sheds light on the delicate bala…
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Embark on a journey to Korea with us in episode 13 of 'The Memory Keeper.' In a time of high tensions and a recent border incident, Bram explored the Korean Peninsula, revealing a different side to diversity than what we often discuss in the West. From the DMZ to the vibrant city of Seoul, every moment was a lesson in cultural exchange. Join us as …
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Discover the wild heart of Africa in today's episode of The Memory Keeper. Host Bram Groen takes you on a thrilling journey to the Serengeti, where the term "Hakuna Matata" truly comes to life. Experience the magic of the Grumeti River, surrounded by magnificent creatures like elephants, lions, and hippos. Listen as Bram recounts the exhilarating m…
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Experience the power of storytelling and cultural understanding in this captivating episode of The Memory Keeper! Join host Bram Groen as he presents a heartfelt tale contributed by the esteemed scholar Dr. Akbar Ahmed. In this episode, Dr. Ahmed shares the challenges faced by Muslims in the United States, shedding light on the complexities of iden…
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Discover the enchanting tale of "The Call to Prayer" in this week's episode of The Memory Keeper with Bram Groen. Join him as he recounts his unforgettable journey to Egypt, exploring the mesmerizing Great Pyramids of Giza and experiencing the unique call to prayer, "azan." The clash of cultures during a captivating laser light show will leave you …
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Step into the captivating world of memories with Episode 9 of The Memory Keeper Podcast hosted by Bram Groen! In this enthralling tale, Bram shares his heart-fluttering experience during a trip to Iran amidst the 1978 Revolution. From exploring the magnificent Persian Treasures to witnessing the city of Tehran in unrest, this story is a real "doozy…
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Welcome to today's episode of The Memory Keeper! In this captivating storytelling series, hosted by the charismatic Bram Groen, we dive into diverse tales that celebrate the beauty of memories and the power of intercultural experiences. In Episode 8, titled "A Customary Double Dutch," we are treated to a special story contributed by Bram's dear fri…
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After the first several episodes, I am thrilled to share the incredible response we've received from our amazing community. We've seen 128 podcast downloads, 6 hours of episodes watched, we’ve gained 82 new followers, 19 subscribers, reached 20 thousand people with our message, and raised almost $2,000 in funds for Alzheimer’s research! The hard wo…
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Welcome to "The Memory Keeper" podcast, where cherished memories come to life. In this episode, join Bram Groen as he shares the enchanting tale of smoked eel—a culinary delicacy adored in various countries worldwide. Brace yourself for a journey down memory lane as Bram recounts his childhood in Holland, where choosing eel for his birthday meal be…
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In this episode of "The Memory Keeper," join Bram as he shares a humorous yet eye-opening experience of cultural differences and medical emergencies in his homeland, the Netherlands. As he watches the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, Bram's wife experiences chest pains, prompting him to seek urgent medical help. However, the respo…
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Join Bram on a captivating journey as he shares another enthralling episode of "The Memory Keeper" podcast. In this fifth installment, Bram takes you aboard a Lufthansa flight from Munich to New York, accompanied by his esteemed mentor Fons Trompenaars, the renowned intercultural guru. Discover the art of leveraging intercultural knowledge to your …
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Welcome to today's episode of The Memory Keeper! Join me, Bram Groen, as I take you on a journey through the skies in this fourth episode. Get ready for an exhilarating story as I fly from Paris to Madrid at night, exploring the fascinating world of French particularism. This tale will surely bring a smile to your face, filled with unique experienc…
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Join Bram on a heart-pounding adventure in the third episode of The Memory Keeper. Experience the fearless spirit of New Zealand as Bram shares the exhilarating moments of his wife, Sherry, jumping off the AJ Hackett bridge. From bungy jumping to jet boat rides and navigating treacherous glaciers, this journey is filled with unforgettable moments t…
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Join us on a captivating journey to Kyoto, Japan in this episode of The Memory Keeper. Discover the story of our visit to the iconic Golden Pavilion, where my wife, Sherry, lost her pocketbook. Follow our quest to find it amidst language barriers and cultural differences, and witness the kindness and honesty of the Japanese people. Visit our websit…
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Welcome to "The Memory Keeper," a transformative podcast that celebrates the power of memories. Join host Bram Groen on a captivating journey as he shares heartfelt narratives that honor the essence of who we are. Through vivid storytelling, Bram explores the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring impact of cherished moments. Inspired by h…
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Join host Bram Groen on a remarkable journey through "The Memory Keeper" podcast, where captivating stories come to life. Each episode celebrates the power of memories, taking you on an immersive exploration of the human experience. Through vivid narratives and heartfelt connections, Bram shares personal tales that will inspire, uplift, and leave a…
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Episode 3: The Scrapbook
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After a bit of a break, My Favorite Family Heirloom is back with Episode 3: The Scrapbook. Nick talks about his favorite heirloom, a scrapbook compiled by his grandfather, Clarence, during World War II while stationed in Paris. We also look at how to care for and preserve scrapbooks in your own collections. View fullsize Paris on VE Day View fullsi…
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Episode 2: The Cowboy Shirt
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In Episode 2: The Cowboy Shirt, My Favorite Family Heirloom Podcast welcomes Eleanor who talks about a shirt worn by her grandfather, Ronnie Owens, the Singing Cowboy of Red Wing, Minnesota. We chat with Eleanor about this special heirloom in her family's history, listen to a few samples of her grandfather's work, and look at textile preservation.…
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In Episode 1: The Letters, My Favorite Family Heirloom talks with our co-host, Jeff, about a batch of family letters from his great-grandmother, the extraordinary family stories they frame, and also how to preserve and care for your family's letters. With music by Jeff Ksiazek.Door Memory Keepers Guide
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Memory Keepers Guide is excited to bring you My Favorite Family Heirloom Podcast, exploring the stories that family artifacts tell -- and how to preserve them for the future. Sign up with your email address to get notified when we publish new episode. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you!…
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TMKL 025 Conversation with Scrapbooker Sue Althouse
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Sue Althouse talks about setting up a new scrapbooking workspace, shopping for paper scrapbooking supplies and empty-nest scrapooking.
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Lynn Grieveson talks about integrating political writing, digital product designing, and being a commited family historian.
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TMKL 023 Memory Keeper Leah Farquharson
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Maker and scrapbooker Leah Farquharson talks about her craft business and how scrapbooking fits in professionally and personally.
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TMKL 022 | Memory Keeper Kim Watson
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Kim Watson talks to us about her work designing in the scrapbooking industry after being a Creating Keepsakes dream-teamer, using the Silhouette Cameo for design, making 2-pagers, finding meaning and more.
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Anna Aspnes shares how a busy life and unexpected challenges benefit from loosened expectations AND the steady incorporation of creativity.
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TMKL 020 Conversation with Scrapbooker Christy Stricker
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Christy Strickler talks about "her scrapbook evolution," how her scrapbooking and video game play are companion obsessions, her approach to learning with online craft classes, and her movement onto design teams and teaching her own classes.
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This Memory Keeper's Life 019 with Emily Pitts
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Talking to Emily Pitts, Tami Taylor, Sue Althouse and other Get It Scrapped members about scrapbooking including current kits, motivation, assignments, and fitting creativity into daily life.
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This Memory Keeper's Life 018 Betsy Sammarco
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Hybrid Scrapbooker and "off the page" memorykeeper Betsy Sammarco talks about her inspirations, her technique, and how memory keeping fits into her life.
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TMKL 017 | Jana Morton and Digital Photo Techniques
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Jana Morton talks about how she uses Photoshop and digital techniques for stunning Photo effects and scrapbook pages.
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TMKL 016 | Tiffany Tillman
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In this episode of This Memory Keeper's Life, Tiffany Tillman, digital scrapbooker and owner of Scapaneers a site for digital scrapbooking education, talks to us about her business and scrapbooking in her life.
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This Memory Keeper's Life 015 | Doris Sander
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In this episode of This Memory Keeper's Life, Doris Sander, teacher, mom, scrapbooker, marketing director of Jenni Bowlin Studios, talks about the organized challenge approaches that have her crafting, telling stories and scrapbooking up a storm in 2014.
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This Memory Keeper's Life 014 Katie Scott
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Scrapbooker, lawyer, constant learner Katie Scott talks about memorykeeping in her life today including the ways she keeps it evolving and interesting by seeking out new challenges and influences
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This Memory Keeper's Life 013 with Emily Pitts
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In a a conversation with scrapbooker Emily Pitts we talk about how the act of memory keeping is changing for her as her family grows up and her work in the scrapbooking industry evolves.
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TMKL 012 Conversation with Scrapbooker Michelle Houghton
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Michelle Houghton is art teacher turned stay-at-home mom turned aerobics, copic marker and scrapbooking teacher. We talk about copic and alcohol markers, crafting, designing and teaching, loud crops and more and she shares her Memory Keeping Life with us.
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Conversation with Scrapbooker Melissa Shanhun
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Melissa Shanhun is a wife, mum of two, artist and digital scrapbooking educator at the website DigitalScrapbookingHQ.com. She's a certified archivist and librarian. She learned and used the earliest digital scrapbooking software and now scrapbooks with Photoshop Elements. That's part of her story. Now let's find out more.…
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TMKL 010: Conversation with Scrapbooker Diane Curry
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Diane Curry describes herself as a lunatic scrapper, high school English teacher, bookworm, and coffee addict. She lives in Baltimore with her two dogs and a cat, where she grades papers, looks after her mother and plans her next travel adventure. That’s part of her story. Now let’s find out more.
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TMKL 009: Conversation with Scrapbooker Meghann Andrew
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Meghann Andrew is a 28 year-old girl originally from the great state of Kentucky. She holds a B.A. in Interior Design, and is an NCIDQ certified interior designer, which has shaped her scrapbooking style. Meghann lives in Houston, Texas with husband, Simon, a Brit she fell in love with while working for a D.C. firm. Aside from scrapbooking, she enj…
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TMKL 008: Conversation with Scrapbooker Christy Strickler
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Scrapbooking Podcast. Christy Strickler, also know as EmeraldValkyrie in online communities is today’s guest. Here’s a bit of Christy’s story. She’s a homeschooling mom and wife with a background in environmental science and biology living in the Bahamas. She absolutely loves video games and is obsessed with scrapbooking. Listen in for more of her …
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TMKL 007: Conversation with Scrapbooker Monica Bradford
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Scrapbooking Podcast. Monica Bradford is a former 1st grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom whose goal is to “Live, Document, and Craft an inspired life–And hopefully inspire others to do the same.” Monica tells us about the role scrapbooking plays in her life. We talk about her style, how she came to teach online scrapbooking classes, and her twic…
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TMKL 006: Conversation with Memory Keeper Tami Morrison
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Tami Morrison is a mom of 4 with a messy house and neat ideas. In this episode, we talk about i-phone-ography, recording family stories with humor and how Tami keeps her scrapbooking easy.
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TMKL 005: Conversation with Memory Keeper Jana Oliveira
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Today's guest today is Jana Oliveira, a Brazillian accountant and mom now living in New Jersey. Jana says, "There’s nothing better than pictures and a story." She's an avid crafter and technique video blogger who shares with us her shift in memory-keeping practices toward more story and less product. Jana blogs, makes craft technique videos, produc…
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TMKL 004: Conversation with Memory Keeper Tambur McDonald
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Today’s guest is Tambur MacDonald, a mom of 4 living in Cyprus. Tambur calls herself “slightly obsessed with scrapbooking – just slightly.” We talk about how her approach to scrapbooking travel varies from that of scrapbooking everyday life, as well as kit clubs, putting notes into photo metadata, and online scrapbooking communities.…
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TMKL 003: Conversation with Memory Keeper Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones lives in Devon UK with her husband and son, and she tells us about how she creates scrapbook pages full of technique is a small space. We also talk about her latest addiction - the Silhouette Cameo - and her work for scrapbook product manufacturers and her participation with a new UK magazine: Scrap 365.…
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TMKL 002: Conversation with Memory Keeper Karen Poirier-Brode
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Everybody has a story. Today we talk to retired physician Karen Poirier-Brode about her stories and how she records them, through genealogy, paper and digital scrapbooking, and blogging. We also talk about her online and real-life memory-keeping communities.
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TMKL 001: Conversation with Memory Keeper Ami Pilon
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Everybody has a story. Listen to that of Ami Pilon. She’s a retired activist, community organizer, artist, long-haul truck driver, lover of life and so much more. Ami lives in the Pacific Northwest, added digital scrapbooking to her creative pursuits as a result of illness, and keeps memories for herself, her friends, and her community. Settle in t…
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