Surfing the Quicksand

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Helped, Heard, or Hugged? How to Support a Friend Through Their Child's Gender Transition (Ep 206)

October 08, 2026

When your child shares that they’re questioning their gender identity or beginning a gender transition, it can open up an entirely new journey for a parent, too, one that may bring love and support alongside surprise, confusion, fear, grief, and a lot of learning. And when someone you care about is that parent, you may wonder: How do I show up? What should I say? What shouldn’t I ask? How can I support both my friend and their child? In this episode of Surfing the Quicksand, Kathy talks with ...

Before It Becomes a Family Feud: The Power of Elder Mediation (Ep 205)

October 01, 2026

When aging parents need more support, family relationships can become strained quickly. Siblings disagree about caregiving, parents resist difficult conversations, emotions run high, and important decisions become harder to make. Most people know elder law attorneys exist, but few have heard of elder mediation, a growing field designed to help families navigate conflict before it turns into litigation. In this episode, Kathy talks with attorney, social worker, and elder mediator Sherri Elder ...

The Onion Years: Peeling Back the Layers of Caregiving

September 24, 2026

What happens when life piles multiple challenges on top of each other before you've had time to process the first one? In this deeply personal conversation, Kathy sits down with digital productivity coach and entrepreneur Deb Lee to talk about navigating a season filled with grief, caregiving, unexpected trauma, and personal growth. Deb shares what it's like to live in a multicultural, multigenerational household while caring for her widowed mother, raising a teenager, supporting her ...

How do I get in touch with Surfing the Quicksand?

Surfing the Quicksand is hosted by Kathy Vines. Its publicly listed email is kathy@quicksandpod.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Surfing the Quicksand?

The publicly listed email for Surfing the Quicksand: kathy@quicksandpod.com.

How many listeners does Surfing the Quicksand have?

Podseeker estimates Surfing the Quicksand reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Surfing the Quicksand?

Surfing the Quicksand typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing experts, authors, coaches, educators, physicians, and professionals with relevant expertise or substantial lived experience related to midlife transitions, caregiving, grief, wellness, relationships, career change, or reinvention. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional credentials or specialized practice experience; Established coaching, educational, healthcare, or community programs. Recent guests include Janis Robinson Daly, Shellee Howard, and Larey Swanson, MD.

How hard is it to get booked on Surfing the Quicksand?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Surfing the Quicksand cover?

Recent episodes cover Wellness, Midlife Transitions, Caregiving, Grief, and Career Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.