Host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes The Queen of Action, Regina Carey, to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show to discuss how to find rest and self-care in a world that seems ever more chaotic. They discuss the significance of embracing change, the power of saying “no,” and the need for self-care in today’s world. The conversation also touches on New Year’s traditions, reflections … [Read more...] about Finding Rest in a Hectic World
Archives for January 2026
Staying Inspired with Creativity
The Swimming Upstream Radio Show welcomes Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian, for another of her monthly contributions, but kicks off 2026 focusing less on crafts and more on staying inspired to be creative. Host Dorothy Wilhelm and Solon discuss motivating oneself during challenging times, the value of crafting and storytelling, and the significance of preserving your personal … [Read more...] about Staying Inspired with Creativity
Generation Gap: Parenting Styles and Technology
The Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off 2026’s Generation Gap conversations as Dorothy (Silent Generation) welcomes in Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and Jason Falls (Gen-X). The three discuss the differences and similarities in generational approaches to parenting, technology and jobs. Ray Miller Still is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier-Herald. Jason Falls is a … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: Parenting Styles and Technology
Happy Birthday Dorothy! The First Coffee Chat & Change the World for 2026
It's that time again! Coffee Chat and Change the World is here for 2026 with our January edition -- just in time for Dorothy's 92nd birthday! As you might expect, our program this month is focused on new goals and ideas for the new year. We got everyone's thought for the day then Dorothy shared her New Year's Resolution newspaper column to kick off everyone's … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Dorothy! The First Coffee Chat & Change the World for 2026
The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton
The Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off 2026 with a tribute to the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton with the co-author of the new book Destined to be a Hamilton, Helena Reynolds. She wrote the work with Mary Anne Hamilton, the great-great granddaughter-in-law of the man himself. Reynolds discusses the contributions Hamilton made to American history, his romance … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton