<![CDATA[The Siren: Keep Moving Forward]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/s/keep-moving-forwardhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yLIf!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a8d7408-d1c0-47e3-9b85-c0227d58f7c2_600x600.pngThe Siren: Keep Moving Forwardhttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/s/keep-moving-forwardSubstackSat, 11 Apr 2026 04:44:59 GMT<![CDATA[Sh!t Happens...And Then What?]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/sht-happensand-then-whathttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/sht-happensand-then-whatSat, 20 Sep 2025 18:57:27 GMTIn this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I sit down with writer, filmmaker, and podcast host of The Back Room, Andy Ostroy for a deeply honest conversation about grief, resilience, and the surprising ways we find strength after tragedy. Andy shares his belief that everyone carries tools within them to face life’s hardest moments, and how those tools often reveal themselves when we least expect it.

We talk about the ways people surprise you in times of loss — sometimes showing up with incredible compassion, and other times falling short — and how important it is to navigate grief in a way that feels authentic to you. Andy recalls the brutally honest advice from his therapist that shifted his perspective, and we explore the power of offering heartfelt words when people need them most.

From creating the HBO documentary Adrienne, to honoring his late wife’s legacy through the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, to now co-owning a candy store (sorry, all other grandfathers, Andy is officially the most heroic grandpa in all the land!), Andy’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, and love.

Finally, Andy shares where listeners can find his work, and, in our signature closing question, reflects on what keeps him moving forward when life gets hard.

Keep Moving Forward, Rachel 💚

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]]><![CDATA[We Will Never Ever Ever Ever Stop]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/we-will-never-ever-ever-ever-stophttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/we-will-never-ever-ever-ever-stopSat, 30 Aug 2025 21:15:11 GMTIn this episode of Keep Moving Forward, I sit down with Joanne Carducci, a survivor who found her voice by speaking out against Trump and she hasn’t stopped since. Joanne opens up about the pain of her past, why she refuses to ever back down, and what keeps her moving forward even in the darkest times. Yes, we cried but that’s okay. It’s because we care so f***ing much.

Keep Moving Forward,

Rachel 💚

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]]><![CDATA[Finding Healing Through Action]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/finding-healing-through-actionhttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/finding-healing-through-actionSat, 23 Aug 2025 15:16:25 GMTThis week I talked with youth activist and fellow Siren contributor Sam Schwartz, who turned the loss of his cousin Alex in the Parkland shooting into a mission for change.

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Our conversation explores how activism can be a path to healing, a way to transform grief into purpose, and why anyone, at any age, can raise their voice and make a difference.

Listen and be reminded: resilience isn’t just about surviving, it’s about choosing to keep moving forward.

💚 Rachel

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]]><![CDATA[Dreaming Ahead]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/dreaming-aheadhttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/dreaming-aheadSat, 16 Aug 2025 21:33:16 GMTThis week, I spoke with Dr. Allison Gill — veteran, former VA executive, comedian, and host of Mueller, She Wrote and The Daily Beans. Allison opens up about the challenges that shaped her, how she learned to use her voice, and why dreaming of good days is what keeps her moving forward. I am proud to call Allison my friend and I hope you enjoy my conversation with her.

💚 Rachel

]]><![CDATA[Love, Loss, and Moving Forward: My Conversation with Alexander Vindman]]>https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/love-loss-and-moving-forward-my-conversationhttps://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/love-loss-and-moving-forward-my-conversationSat, 09 Aug 2025 16:16:32 GMTWhen I imagined the first episode of Keep Moving Forward podcast, I knew exactly who my guest had to be. Not just because of his public story — though it’s remarkable — but because he’s been next to me through every chapter of my own.

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Alexander Vindman is my husband. Together we’ve faced challenges no one sees and challenges everyone saw. We’ve walked through the heartbreak of infertility and the unimaginable pain of losing our baby at just one week old. Years later, we weathered the storm of public scrutiny when Alex testified during the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

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In this conversation, we talk about:

  • How private grief shaped the way we handled public attacks

  • How Alex’s optimism is a product of perspective — and why perspective matters so much in navigating life’s challenges

  • The lessons we’ve learned about resilience — both separately and together

This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a human one. It’s about what it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy, and how to keep moving forward when you can’t see the next step.

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As I’ll ask every guest: When life feels heavy, what helps you keep moving forward?
Alex’s answer surprised me — and reminded me that forward motion doesn’t always look like we think it will.

I hope this episode meets you wherever you are, whether you’re in the middle of your own storm or just looking for a little light for the road ahead.

Keep Moving Forward

💚 Rachel

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