The Final Thoughts Podcast

The Final Thoughts Podcast, hosted by children's author Dana Rodriguez, offers weekly snippets of insight & inspiration for your next aha moment. 

Episodes

Jul 24, 2026

6 min

Reflecting over my American citizenship and the experiences that have caused me to see it as the cherished gift it is. 

Jul 24, 2026

6 min

Jul 17, 2026

7 min

Lessons I learned from handling stained glass and how they apply to parenting. 

Jul 17, 2026

7 min

Zany Zips

Jul 10, 2026

Jul 10, 2026

6 min

How a pair of Zips sneakers taught me to walk my own journey.

Jul 10, 2026

6 min

Symbols of Home

Jun 26, 2026

Jun 26, 2026

7 min

How a very special baseball game stirred a  greater sense of gratitude within me. 

Jun 26, 2026

7 min

Box of Love

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 19, 2026

6 min

In the midst of one of our greatest tragedies, a group of strangers lovingly showed us that service is better without barriers. 

Jun 19, 2026

6 min

Jun 12, 2026

6 min

A pool noodle incident in a Mommy & Me class, reminds us to laugh when life doesn't go according to plan. 

Jun 12, 2026

6 min

Jun 5, 2026

6 min

What I learned about service from an impromptu community and a rotisserie chicken. 

Jun 5, 2026

6 min

Birthday Trips

May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026

7 min

How a time-honored family tradition helped to strengthen our family bonds, while helping our children feel loved with each passing birthday. 

May 29, 2026

7 min

May 15, 2026

6 min

Let's revisit a popular podcast from last year to discover the connections that exist all around us.

May 15, 2026

6 min

May 8, 2026

5 min

The classic story, Are You My Mother, reminds us to celebrate not only our Mothers, but all the mother-figures who have supported us along our journey.

May 8, 2026

5 min

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