Ever felt lonely? Why is it that people get lonely? Why do we not have a word for the opposite of loneliness? Can we become un-lonely? These questions and more were the questions that sparked a documentary-style podcast series about loneliness. As a society, we often don't talk about loneliness, but we almost all can find a time in our lives where we felt it but did have the courage to say it. When the world has never been more connected digitally, we are also at a crossroads where we also have ...
Mar 08, 2021•27 min•Ep. 73
Have you ever given the birds and bee’s conversation? Did you feel like you knew what to say? Melissa and Kathryn from the No Grey Zone podcast are both prosecutors in a special victims unit. When the courts closed due to COVID-19, they found an opportunity to start something new. To help and serve the victims they fought for before the crime was committed. They are essentially putting themselves out of a job. They dive deep into the topic of educating parents on resources to talk to kids about ...
Mar 01, 2021•18 min•Ep. 72
Do you see the good in the world, or do you see the negative? With all the world's recent events, it can be easy to see what is wrong with the world. What if there is good? How would you find it? These are the questions that Corinna felt called to start the Care More Do Better Podcast. It is a podcast with a mission of shining a light on the good, even when surrounded by darkness. Love Without Borders – Etsy Store Episode explaining – Love Without Borders Key Topics: Having a mission for good in...
Feb 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 71
Key Topics: What is Sean and Kyle's mission that led up to the launch of the Podcast (01:26) With a diagnosis like FA, how did you react and respond to the news (2:53) Living with FA, what does life look like for Sean and Kyle (5:17) How is the charity Determinence supporting the community (6:19) What made podcasting the right medium to add to the brand (9:38) Starting a podcast with a big mission in mind (12:26) How has creating a community help support the Podcast (14:40) Starting a podcast is...
Feb 15, 2021•29 min•Ep. 70
Key Topics: What brought Scott to creating this podcast (2:32) Out of all the media formats available, what made podcasting special (3:51) Podcasting can open so many doors, what doors did it open for Scott, and where has it taken him (5:36) What guests have had the most significant impact on Scott’s journey (6:15) Podcasting is often about storytelling, what stories have shaped Scott the most over the years (9:17) Building a strong community around your podcast (10:00) What makes the Range of M...
Feb 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 69
Do you consider yourself as having a disability? This episode of Causepods highlights a unique perspective, one where we take a look at the question "do you have a disability?" Kurt presents a view that, typically, most people will not identify as someone who has a disability unless you receive a rating from the government. To identify as someone with a disability means you have less abilities than others. Kurt's podcast takes that idea of less, flips it on its head, and says; let's not focus on...
Jan 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 68
What if your story could save a life? Talking about suicide is never easy, and today's guest knows that a story's power can save a life. A story can move mountains for someone who feels depressed because knowing others have been there and got through can be the flashlight they need to get through the darkness. It is one reason why podcasts make for such a perfect medium for mental health issues because it's private, safe, and easy to listen. Our episode with Kell Bjorn will help support other po...
Jan 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 67
Do you want to start a podcast but too afraid to get started? This episode with Jason Medows will speak life into your message in a powerful way. His story of getting started will inspire you to start, grow, and publish your first episode. Jason’s podcast Ag State of Mind focuses on bringing awareness to the agriculture community's mental health issues. These issues often go unnoticed due to the nature of farming as it is self-isolating by nature. Key Topics: What was the desire behind starting ...
Jan 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 66
Do you know someone touched by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder? We have learned over the years here at CausePods that so many causes exist under the fabric of society without ever seeing mainstream attention. This is the case with our interview with Natalie Vecchione from the FASD Hope podcast, where she highlights stories of hope for parents who may just be beginning to face this diagnosis or maybe have worked through it alone for years. Natalie teaches us to use our stories and help share othe...
Jan 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 65
When is the last time you just had a great conversation with someone? On the podcast, we are talking with Andrea Splendori, who aims to raise awareness of the good in people right next door. With the polar times, we live in, it can be easy to forget that we have more things in common than we have that make us different. Andrea wants to bring stories about community and people and shine a light on the good people are doing. Our society's social fabric is a conversation, and in some ways, we have ...
Dec 28, 2020•19 min•Ep. 64
Are you taking your mess and making it your message? That is precisely what Lorilee Binstock from A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast does. She is a trauma survivor herself and has taken her story and message to her audience to help inspire others to thrive. It is often said that when one person shares their story, they give permission to someone else listening to go second. Key Topics: What trauma did Lorilee go through that brought her to this point of having a podcast (1:21) What was the turn...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min•Ep. 63
Do you live in paradise? What about feeling like you have made it? But what about feeling overwhelmed, sad, or depressed? These are the questions that Nancy Diaz set out to answer and provide resources for a group of people who seem to have it all. Behind the Instagram perfect life, they can have the same mental health problems as everyone else. A stigma we often apply to others is seeing what we want to see and assume the grass is greener on the other side. It couldn't be further from the truth...
Dec 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 62
Are you a right-brain or left-brain kind of person? This isn't a question many people pause to think about daily, but as today's guest points out, it is a big question when working with Veterans and how they are trained to think to survive while serving. Art has become a great tool that has allowed Veterans to tap into their right brain and establish new thinking patterns and relaxing methods. Tim Brien is an Army Veteran with a background in art, and he found his story, combined with his love o...
Dec 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 61
Do you sometimes feel like your broken inside? This can be the question that many people who are suffering from depression feel. Depression and suicide are extensive issues globally, and given the recent challenges 2020 has presented us, it has been on the rise. Lauren Michelle is the founder and host of the Fck Depression podcast who aims to help break the stigma related to mental health and help people feel ok reaching out and asking for help. Key Topics: · What is the connection to depression...
Nov 30, 2020•16 min•Ep. 60
It is getting harder to separate fact from fiction. In today's world, we are often left feeling after watching the news, reading an article, or scrolling on our social media. The truth has become a mechanism to share misinformation to create confusion amount of everyday people. This is where the News Literacy Project steps into as an organization that started in 2008. They are a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, l...
Nov 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 59
Do you believe a single moment can bring about significant change? In today’s episode with Rick Friedman, he shares how finding a simple book sparked a passion for bringing a voice to climate change and the issues facing our planet. Many CausePods are born from a single moment of inspiration where a few months in the rearview mirror, you can easily say that was a great 90-degree turn in a new direction, and it was a simple moment that started it. The Breath of Fresh Earth podcast brings a creati...
Nov 16, 2020•22 min•Ep. 58
Do you have a calling on your heart? Today we talk with Tony Loyd, who didn’t have just one calling; he has had three that he felt compelled to give a voice to the topic and start a conversation. Tony runs the Social Entrepreneur, Antiracist Voter, and Thrive. Connect. Contribute Podcasts. He shares why he feels compelled to drive change because Tony was always focusing on what he leaves behind, and in his words, the only thing you leave behind is the love you give to the world. “The Only thing ...
Nov 09, 2020•30 min•Ep. 57
New Faces of Democracy features inspiring interviews with people who have transformed their lives since 2016 and are transforming our political landscape. These are not career politicians or former cabinet members, but ordinary citizens who are starting organizations, running for office for the first time, using their creative skills, and otherwise stepping outside their comfort zones to stand up for our democracy. Along the way, they are discovering new skills and talents and creating new commu...
Nov 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 56
Today we chat with Jordan McConnell who is the co-host and founder of the Crohn's Veteran Podcast. Like many of our guests who start a cause-based podcast, it is a calling they feel to lead, and he understands that his and the other co-hosts story can help others. The premise for the podcast is to simply bring awareness and bring like hearted stories of others who live with Crohn’s diseases and other irritable bowel syndromes related illness. The podcast is just getting started with fifteen epis...
Aug 27, 2020•22 min•Ep. 55
Today on the show we have Paul Zelizer, the creator of The Awarepreneurs Podcast. Paul is committed to be a social entrepreneur, encouraging others to create for profit business that help foster social change. Paul worked with the Tewa Women United Organization for 15 years and saw a pattern of for-profit business thriving and non-profits struggling and wondered if there was a better way. Taking what he has learned running a non-profit and now multiple businesses, he now runs a small mastermind ...
Aug 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 54
I am joined today by Elliot Connor, host of the Human Nature Podcast and Founder and CEO of Human Nature Projects in Sydney Australia. Elliot’s life goal is to reframe our human relationship with nature, promoting compassion, respect, and appreciation for other lifeforms. His charity, Human Nature Projects promotes environmental volunteering and provides an entry point for anyone who has a desire to make an impact in the field. Elliot also discusses why he started his podcast, how it relates to ...
Aug 13, 2020•14 min•Ep. 53
Prepare to be inspired by today’s episode. Chris Beckette and Nathaniel Palone join me to talk about their podcast, Born 2 Battle. In 2018 Chris was diagnosed with ALS. They started the podcast in an effort to share their life experiences and the battles of life with ALS. Despite facing such a crippling disease, Chris demonstrates an amazing positivity and perseverance, inspiring others to keep a positive outlook no matter what battle they may face. We also discuss why they chose to take the pod...
Aug 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 52
Matt Shedd joins me today from Marr Addiction Treatment Centers. Matt is the host of their podcast, Stories of Recovery | Alcoholism, Addiction & Twelve Step Spirituality. They share personal experiences of dealing with substance abuse from the perspective of a client in a treatment center, a family member, or a counselor. Matt talks about why they chose podcasting as a medium to get these stories out there as well as advice for others looking to start a podcast. We also discuss how you can ...
Jul 30, 2020•24 min•Ep. 51
I am joined this week by Gillian Tietz, host of the Sober Powered Podcast. Gillian created her podcast after conquering her addiction and feeling genuinely happy for the first time in her life. Now, it’s her mission to pass on the knowledge she’s gained about the science and psychology of addiction, helping others break the chains of alcohol abuse. She shares the story about why she started drinking and the effects it had on her mental health. Gillian also tells us why she decided to start learn...
Jul 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 50
This week we’re chatting with Duane France, co-host of the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, a limited series podcast talking to individuals looking to make a difference regarding the suicide epidemic in service members, veterans, and their families. And this podcast is actually his second show and grew out of Headspace and Timing . We discuss the broad range of causes for suicide among serving and retired military members, the misconceptions around what has led to this growing epid...
Jul 16, 2020•27 min•Ep. 49
Mental health continues to have a great deal of stigma associated with it. Today, I’m talking with Oliver, who is working to confront that stigma and normalize the conversation around mental health. After struggling with his own mental health issues, Oliver wanted to provide a space where the conversation around mental health was not something to fear or be embarrassed by. Rather, he provides a safe place for people to open up about their own mental health experiences. Oliver also shares with us...
Jul 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 48
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Ramya Ramaswamy whose son, Raghav, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder on his first birthday. Since the diagnosis, Ramya and her husband have shared their story, put together a team of leading scientists, raised funds, organized a research conference and are literally fighting their way to a treatment. We discuss the challenges they’ve faced in their journey, including how COVID-19 has literally halted progress on any research being done for this rare ...
Jun 11, 2020•21 min•Ep. 47
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Ben Killoy. After joining the Marine Corps straight out of high school, Ben tells us about his time in the service and what happened in the 10 years following that led him to start his podcast. Ben goes on to discuss where the disconnect is for Dads when they come home and how this affect’s their families. He stresses the importance of working through the emotions they feel instead of suppressing them. In his podcast, Ben gives words to feelings that are not ...
May 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 46
In today’s episode, we are talking with Jenny Lisk, who lost her husband 5 years ago, leaving her to raise their two children on her own. Jenny shares the heartbreaking story of the loss of her husband and how it led to starting her podcast. The gap she found while looking for resources for her children to work through their grief is what inspired her to take action. On her podcast, Jenny interviews experts, widowed parents, and adults who lost a parent as a child. She describes her approach to ...
May 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 45
David All is the creator of Belly of the Beast Life Stories, a podcast that tells the stories of a person’s personal transformation story. David explains to us why he started his podcast and why he finds the personal stories of transformation on his podcast so fascinating. He goes on to tell us the story of his own personal transformation in his career and how he came up with the name, Belly of the Beast and Beyond the Belly. We also find out why he decided to format his show in Seasons and what...
May 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 44
