You've probably never met anyone like Laurie Zaleski. She is the founder of the "Funny Farm," a nonprofit animal Disneyland, where all creatures learn to live together on 25 acres of land in New Jersey. These are truly special animals-many are here because their lives depended on Laurie rescuing them. She goes above and beyond to make them comfortable, along with her wonderful crew of volunteers. If you think your house is a zoo sometimes, wait til you hear what and how many of the animals live ...
Jul 23, 2025•37 min•Ep. 16
Erin chats with one of her all-time dream guests...John Jacobs-the cofounder of "Life Is Good." Chances are, you have at least one of this company's shirts or hats in your closet. They're all about optimism and positivity, and Erin has worn one of their shirts in nearly all of the Feel Good Frequency episodes thus-far, without even realizing it! John & Bert Jacobs started with $200 and an idea to spread optimism through their artwork on t-shirts. Their perseverance created, not only an extre...
Jul 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 15
At 15, Matt Brown was a high school sophomore who had just been called up to play varsity hockey. Three games into the season, his life changed in an instant. What remained the same was Matt's spirit, determination, and unwavering support system of incredible family and friends, cheering on every one of his accomplishments. And there are many of those! The world is a better place with Matt in it and after listening to our chat, I know you'll feel the same way!! See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Jul 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 14
Erin spends time with Chris Antao, the founder of Gnome Surf, the all-inclusive wave riders who welcome everyone to connect with the healing powers of the sea. What started as a gut feeling to help thousands of kids with physical and/or mental challenges has turned into an official nonprofit that just keeps growing!!! It's stunning to hear how Chris just kept following that little voice that we ALL have inside, pushing him to follow his dream. Nothing's better than hearing how it came true! See ...
Jul 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 13
These pals are back in the studio together! Online studio, but it still counts. ;) Kennedy is half of the "Karson and Kennedy" morning show on Mix 104.1 in Boston and has helped countless listeners by sharing her own battle with mental health and breast cancer. She makes the world a better place by constantly finding ways to help fundraise for mental health programs, while also sitting on the board of Directors for Samaritans' Hospital. She's also just a super cool human!! See Privacy Policy at ...
Jun 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 12
Erin talks with the remarkable man who started a movement in 2021, after volunteering to be a 'Stand in Dad' for someone whose own family wouldn't show up for their wedding. He shares what it was like to walk a woman down the aisle the day he met her in person, and the difference allies can make just by showing up. Dan shares his personal story of what brought him to create "Stand In Pride,' and the importance of it to the hundreds of thousands of members worldwide. Hope you enjoy one of my favo...
Jun 18, 2025•47 min•Ep. 11
In Episode 10, Erin goes through Ireland memories from her first first time there with her Dad & Sis-including why a rental car company never wants to see them again, and why they all retraced the same trip 14 years later. There's also a new Shinin’ Bright Spotlight about an idea a friend started to help Children's Hospital that will remind you of a challenge on Survivor (or not!) The episode ends with 2 gifts that you never thought to give for Father's Day-one of which has over 10+ five sta...
Jun 11, 2025•30 min•Ep. 10
After seeing her on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Erin reached out to the executive director of the national nonprofit called "Cake 4 Kids," an incredible organization that pairs volunteer bakers with kiddos who otherwise would not have a birthday cake, due to financial hardships and/or foster care. I loved my time with Alison Bakewell (I mean-even the name suggests she's at the right place!) and learning about the good people all across the country who realize it's more than cake. It's showing kids ...
Jun 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 9
You have NEVER met anyone like Brian Flynn!! Erin chats with the MOST SELFLESS human ever. He donated-not one, but 2 organs to strangers. Not only is he literally a lifesaver, but he's also hilarious and someone who is absolutely making the world a better place. I'm forever grateful to have him here. You'll love him!! As always, thank you so much for your support, friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
May 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 8
Erin tells some personal stories about perspective-including getting engaged and breaking her back a hot minute later. She also chats with 2 ladies who turned a huge annual party of family & friends into an incredible lasting legacy helping kiddos! Yes-all it takes is one idea and an awesome tribe around you to raise nearly a million dollars while giving kids and their families memories that last a lifetime! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
May 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 7
In the second half of my time with Elizabeth Smart, she shares the WORST thing that has ever been said to her..and, sadly, it was on a DATE!! She also talks about how one of her captors is out of prison and I asked if she ever worries that Wanda Barzee will show up at her door. Elizabeth is brave, strong, and the perfect example of human perseverance. How lucky I feel to have gotten to know her a bit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
May 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 6
What an absolute honor it was to sit down and get to know this incredible survivor, who most of us remember as the 14 year old from Utah who was kidnapped from her bedroom at knifepoint in 2002. We watched her family, (who could forget her Dad?!) ask over and over on national TV for her safe return. 9 MONTHS later, she was home. It could have ended there. She had every right to keep the entire rest of her life-private-as many would have chosen to do after what she survived. But she didn't. Inspi...
May 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 5
I was so excited to share some happy things that I ran to my little studio to record this episode! I got to chat with a fantastic Police Officer who went way above & beyond to help a little boy who had his brand new bike stolen. Thanks so much for hangin with me here! New email alert!!! Got an idea for the podcast? Someone who's making a positive difference in the world? Comment/question/just wanna say 'Hi!?' hierinspodcast@gmail.com ;) Erin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Apr 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 4
Welcome back to Erin O'Malley's Feel Good Frequency!! In Episode 3, Erin introduces you to Louise Butcher, a woman in the UK who is a Guinness World Record holder, and garnering international recognition as the "Topless Runner." Louise chose to not get reconstructive surgery, remaining flat after beating breast cancer. She is helping to ease the perceived shame of scars, one race at a time! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Apr 23, 2025•38 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2 tells of an awesome personal kindness experience this week, an interview with a woman who was told she'd spend her life in a wheelchair, but proved Dr's wrong, along with Erin's weekly antics to make you smile. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 16, 2025•35 min•Ep. 2
This self-described 'Fun, Hot Mess,' finds Feel Good Stories to brighten your week and also chats with people you may know and people you should know! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 09, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1
