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Jay Jarabek: Look who drops into NTT Podcast! Episode 2 Does He Look Familiar? Jay Jarabek drops into Now’s the Time Podcast for Episode 2. Here’s the scoop on the guy who helped The Trio wade through the murky waters of high school! Now’s the Time Podcast welcomes to the show Jay Jarabek…a renaissance man for our times who played a pivotal role in Tara, Jeremy and Angela’s formative years in Fort Plain, New York. Jay was born and raised in Johnstown, New York, a town steepe
Trip Kinzie
Feb 26


Captivity Narrative
Angie: Here with the serious scientific talk. Well, Well, Well, Who Is This? You might formally know her as Angie (Angela) Mabb and she joins the scene of the Now’s the Time Podcast for Episode 2, Season 3 as a continuing guest star. Angie first appeared in Season 2 where she tackled the topic of epigenetics as influenced by the ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences). In this NEW season, Angie comes in alongside her favorite high school teacher, Jay Jarabek; someone she credit
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Feb 26


Captivity Narrative
J eremy Grant-Skinner: Committed his career to breaking the educational barrier! NTT Cohost: A Blast from the Past! The cast of characters continue to appear from Tara’s history and we see it blending with current times. Given the capacity of NTT’s mission, the one she alluded to in her most recent letter, it stands to reason that Tara called on her longest standing friendship to help expand NTT’s efforts. Now, reunited in purpose, they bring awareness to transgenerational tr
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Feb 26


Captivity Narrative
Trip Kinzie: Bridging the realms! Welcome Chief! Now’s The Time to give a huge shout-out to the newest member of the NTT production team, Trip Kinzie! TK105 dropped into the Now’s the Time Podcast on January 5, 2026. Trip was hired as a consultant from Trip Kinzie Consulting, LLC and serves as NTT’s Chief Communications Officer. Trip and Tara’s journey goes much farther back than January 5 as they’ve known each within our cozy village for over two decades. It’s amazing to se
Trip Kinzie
Feb 25


Captivity Narrative
Tara: Looking back and moving forward. A Note from Tara. 2025 was a year that I describe as karmic. There was nothing I could do but sit in my garden and watch as several residual wounds from my childhood, that still resided in me, were revealed. One little seed after another came pouring out, for this reason or for that; spilling out into the broken but receptive crevices of earth. From these seeds, something grew. Those seeds took root in my work for 2026 and brought me clo
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Feb 25


Stories from the Stairwell
"Bending Time and Space" Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring: Jay Jarabek Special Guest Appearance: Angela Mabb Cohosts Jeremy Grant-Skinner and Tara Whiteman-Fager bring listeners to a time and a place from their past; a return to their hometown of rural upstate New York. They are joined by Jay Jarabek- Fort Plain High’s 1990’s “newest” addition to the community; through synchronistic means, Jay arrives as a track coach and biology teacher. While waiting for the last member of The
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Feb 20


Stories from the Stairwell
" The Meeting Without a Name " Season 3 Episode 1 The Meeting Without a Name…a first of its kind series here! Season 3 of Now’s The Time Podcast is back, but with a twist. In a male-centric season, we will learn about at least four pillar men, men who made this podcast possible. Stories from the Stairwell begins with this quick “car ride episode” with co-hosts Tara Whiteman-Fager and Jeremy Grant-Skinner. Listen in as they warm up and break the ice. Tara and Jeremy share over
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Feb 6


Wrapping it Up!
S2E12 Quick re-cap: Pre-Season: In 2021 Melissa invited Tara onto her Today I Choose Podcast to talk about Traumas and Triumphs:...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Sep 12, 2025


Captivity Narrative
Regan Caruthers. Who is she? What does she do? Why? Among the many labels that could be attributed to Regan, “healer” and “spiritual...
Jennie Hughes
Aug 7, 2025


Echoes of Our Mothers: A Conversation with Regan Caruthers
S2E11 *Please pardon the echo sounds on this recording, although the the content of this podcast definitly lends itself to the sound...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Aug 7, 2025


Captivity Narrative
Judith Belmont. Who is she? What does she do? Why? In her pre-retirement years, Judy has gathered a lot of experience and wisdom. She...
Jennie Hughes
Apr 1, 2025


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Is It Innate?
S2E10 Join us for this episode as Tara recounts vignettes regarding her own recognition and realization of her mental health journey....
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Mar 18, 2025


North Pole Elves, Sissy and Steve - Man The MomMark Project
S2E9 Take a moment to listen in on a down to earth but honest conversation among good friends. Listen as Tara and NTT’s production...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Nov 26, 2024


Life Transitions - A Journey Through Hospice Care
S2E8 Hunker down with Now’s The Time hosts Tara and Melissa as they invite returning guest-host Brianna back onto the scene. With her,...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Nov 13, 2024


Captivity Narrative
Brianna Voyles. Who is she? What does she do? Why? As a Gemini, Brianna feels strongly about communication and nurturing our emotional...
Jennie Hughes
Nov 8, 2024


Witchery
S2E7 “The art of healing comes from nature and not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature with an open...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Oct 22, 2024


Captivity Narrative
Jennie Hughes. Who is she? What does she do? Why? Jennie Hughes is the Production and Project Manager for NTT. This is a role she...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Oct 16, 2024


Women On Fire
Featured Artist: Sam Day Written by: The Shadow Queen’s Daughter A few social media stories and a reel ago, I posted with a little flex;...
The Shadow Queen's Daughter
Oct 10, 2024


Captivity Narrative
Melissa Bingham. Who is she? What does she do? Why? A collaborative piece by Melissa Bingham, Tara Whiteman-Fager & Jennie Hughes Melissa...
Jennie Hughes
Oct 9, 2024


Exclusive, Behind the Scenes Interview:What Makes The Show Go!
S2E6 Let’s get right to it Everyone! This short episode is bound to register as a bizarre but fun one! It is recommended that you keep a...
Tara Whiteman-Fager
Oct 8, 2024
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