Causepods
The Podcast Consultant
Causepods is a passion project of The Podcast Consultant, Mathew Passy. The aim is to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause. Whether that’s a non-profit, charity, medical cause, social justice movement, or anyone looking to create a positive impact in the world, from the local level to the global population. One unique feature to Causepods is that we are going to use this platform to raise money for a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choosing through GoFundMe. If you think you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few...
Getting Through It with Sunny Chang of the Three Siblings Podcast
As Sunny Change and his siblings navigated the complexities of grief and healing, they realized that their experiences were not unique and that there were many people out there who had similar stories to share. They decided to use their platform to amplify these voices and create a safe space for listeners to explore their own traumas and healing journeys.One of the things that set the Three Siblings Podcast apart is its approach to storytelling. Rather than focusing solely on the events themsel
Success Through Leadership with Nellie Harden of The 6570 Family Project Podcast
Have you ever had an opportunity in your life to pursue something new?Today we are talking with Nellie Harden, who had a very different start in her life but found through a family emergency where her passions could realign. She started with the 6570 Project to help families help their kids design and build their life.For anyone who might find them at a crossroads in life, this episode will resonate with how you might just find your life going in a different but gratifying direction.Nellie works
Speaking The Truth with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes of The From Survivor to Thriver Podcast
Have you ever said you were ok when you were hurting? At some point, we have all said we were ok when something wasn’t right. It is the next thing we do after that matters. Did we continue lying to ourselves, or did we let someone know or get help? Today we are talking with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes, who have different mental health stories. Still, they both found relief in finding a way through it together. During the peak of the pandemic, they launched the podcast From Survivor
Not Just a Podcast with Sandy Ciaramitaro of The Good Eggs Podcast
Could your book be a podcast?Today we are talking with Sandy Ciaramitaro, who did just that with her children's series. In this non-traditional way of starting a podcast, she found success by creating follow-on content that kept the younger readers between the age of 5-12 engaged in becoming a good egg. This path had some challenges because parents are the pathway to the kids, but it has worked, and her foundation, The Good Egg Foundation, has come alongside the podcast supporting other non-prof
Finding a Way With Sam Mitchell of The Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast
Do you feel alone and have a diagnosis of Autism?Our guest today Sam Mitchell, shares how he has taken his story and combined it with the stories of others and helps members of the Autism community feel connected.In the last 20 years, Autism has been on the rise, and with that, a need for connection has risen in the Autism community. We all know that feeling when you are around people who understand you and get you, and for people diagnosed with Autism, that feeling is even rarer.This episode wi
Finding Comfort with Devannon Hubert of the Sex, Drugs & Jesus Podcast
Have you ever felt rejected for being who you are?Many episodes here on the show have highlighted issues where people are rejected or, worse, injured for someone just being who they are. Today we are talking with DeVannon, who has a story written over the last decade. He now helps others fight their battles with sex, drugs, and Jesus. A common theme on the show is that pain can have a purpose and those who find it begin a road to healing. Book: Sex, Drugs, and JesusKey Topics:·&n
Rare Genetic Diseases with Kira Dineen From The DNA Today Podcast
Did you know that 1/10 people in the world have a genetic disorder?Today we are talking with Kira Dineen, who started podcasting in high school as a project. Ten years later, it is still going and has evolved, connecting Geneticists and people affected by rare diseases. Most people live their life like any other normal human being. Still, a few are born with rare diseases that will impact them for the rest of their lives or, in some cases, will be with them for the rest of their lives. &nbs
Advocating for Pro-Choice Through Podcasting With Arielle Nissenblatt
When Roe vs Wade was overturned, did you wonder how you could help?"Every podcaster has a voice" is the common language in the industry, but what happens when the voices combine to advocate for change? That is precisely what Arielle did with the recent Roe vs. Wade overturned issue. She posted a call to action on Twitter which exploded into people rallying around the effort and offering to play a consistent host read ad at the beginning of their episodes.It's a simple but powerful way where we c
Finding a Way Out with Andrew Pledger of the Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger
Have you ever been in a situation that didn’t have a way out?Today we are talking with Andrew Pledger, and his story of leaving the religion he grew up in will make you see the faith differently. Andrew has found power in his story and in sharing other stories for people to share their stories of abuse and religious Trauma in various religions.We dive into the hot issues he has walked through, the enemies he has created, and how he focuses on his healing journey, all while continuing to walk the
When People Change with Rachel Bernstein of The Indoctrination Podcast
We don’t know what we don’t know. Today we are talking with Rachel Bernstein about cults and stories of healing. It’s a dark world that most know little about, and most won’t until it hits home. But, as we discuss today, research into the topic is just getting started on the physiology of influence and manipulation. With every episode, perspective is a powerful tool to influence how you see and interact with the world, even when stories are hard to hear or imagine. Those stories will s
It Makes Cents with Kriti Sarav with The WhyFi Matters Podcast
Is your money working for you, or are you working for it?As Kriti tells us in this episode, there is a shortfall by schools to teach adequate financial literacy information in schools. Growing up, it simply wasn’t taught in her schools, and it wasn’t until she bought a home that she started to see the large world of money for what it is. The WhyFi Matters podcast is an excellent example of a niched podcast focused on a specific demographic and being the solution to that problem.
Finding Other Ways With John Stange of Dwell On These Things Podcast
Have you struggled to pay yourself a salary as a non-profit?As a non-profit, you get so focused on helping the cause you are concentrated on that your needs become the least of your problems. Add on top of that any guilt you might feel paying yourself through the organization.Our guest today, John Stange, was in a similar boat with the church and was close to having to close up his church. Until he found a path in podcasting that helped him generate revenue and remove the pressure of h
A Short Podcast With Big Impact With Carey Green
Have you ever considered a daily podcast? It’s a podcast category that is often overlooked because of what seems like too much work. But, under the right circumstance, it can be the perfect tool to provide short, daily value to a demographic you want to reach. Made famous by John Lee Dumas with Entrepreneurs on Fire, it ushered in proof that it can be done and successful. Our guest today Carey Green has shown that it can succeed in a category that often seems saturated, like
Rare Diseases with Kristine Hoestermann of the Because We Re Strong Podcast
What would it feel like not knowing?For most of our life, we always get to know what's wrong, how to fix it, and what comes next. As we hear today, that is not always the case when it comes to diseases and for many people, they live life, not knowing what's wrong or how long they have. Our guest Kristine opens up about her story of feeling alone and a passion that came from it to find things in common within the rare disease community to help people feel they are not alone.Key Topics:·
Finding Purpose with Mike Graglia of the SYNGAP10 Podcast
Purpose can come from anywhere.We often think of purpose as something that comes from something you love, but more often than not, purpose comes from the hard things in life. For example, today we are talking with Mike Graglia, who found a purpose through the struggle of being a child's parent with SYNGAP1. A rare disease where a specific protein is not created that is essential for nerve growth. It is so rare that it wasn't recognized in humans until 2009. Mike knew that informat
Sharing Stories with Jennifer Lee of The I Need Blue Podcast
What is hard to get back once it's lost?Today's guest, Jennifer Lee, shares how she had the feeling of safety shattered in a robbery. It was a long journey of almost two years before she could begin the process of rebuilding it. We often take that feeling for granted, whether it be in our home or out in public; as she says, it's hard to explain what it feels like. But that is what her stories all have in common. They all know that feeling and can relate, knowing they are not alone
Learn Before It Happens with Bill Mitchell of The When Dating Hurts
Have you ever heard a story and said that couldn't happen to me?As a culture, we love shows like Law and Order, Criminal Minds, NCIS, but we typically live our lives every day that can't happen in real life. Today's guest Bill Mitchel shares his story about the murder of his daughter following her graduation from college. He has taken this tragedy and made it his message to help give others the tools, resources, and support to be aware of before it happens. He never expected his fami
Childhood Trauma with Asia Raine of the Letters to The People Podcast
How many children scream for help but have no one to help?It is easy to go about our daily lives and isolate ourselves from the evil in our world, but that doesn't mean it isn't present. Today, Asia Raine talks about how her podcast Letters to the People are these complex stories of trauma from dark places where children's cries go unheard. Sharing these episodes and stories is one of the reasons Causepods was founded because, like a TED talk where we share ideas, it is just as importa
More Than One Way with Steven Bradley of The Black Doctors Podcast
Does your podcast offer hope?Many of the podcasts featured here on Causepods do just that, and today we have a special episode. It’s about illuminating opportunities in the medical community for Black Doctors. Sometimes in a world of noise, confusion, and pain, we need good stories about people ahead of us in life, showing the way and bringing resources for those who are just getting started to lead the way forward.These podcasts are just what we need to help bring opportunity to those who
Why Local with Ryan Sullivan of The BopCast Podcast
How connected locally are you?We often hear of a podcast with a National or International focus, but today’s guest Ryan Sullivan shares with us how he focused on local and how telling the stories of local artists has been a unique project for him.As a podcast, we record audio, share it, and move on typically. Still, one special episode he recorded became a living legacy of the personality of a guest who passed away after being on the podcast. It’s not just about the audio; it's about
Get in Where You Fit In With Dr. Nii Darko of the Docs Outside the Box Podcast
Do you think outside the box?Today's guest, Dr. Nii Darko, explains how he chose a different path after medical school and became a freelance surgeon. Hear why that made sense and even how he and his wife have built their family around this idea. We can often get stuck in thinking life only has one-lane roads, but if we slow down and look for those hidden turns, we can find a life built from the ground up unique to us and designed and wired for success.Seeing these turns isn't easy, bu
Go Do Something About It with Tahmina Watson of the Tahmina Talks Immigration Podcast
Do you know someone who has been affected by Immigration Law?Today is a CausePod first, where we talk about immigration law and how it affects so many people within our country and those trying to get legally.Immigration can be a hot topic to talk about in today’s fast-moving news cycle, but at the core of these stories are real people trying to find a better life. Tahmina works to create change through her podcast and books to advocate for better policy to support a better way. As an
Sharing Hard Stories With Nate Kelly of The Sobriety Diaries Podcast
Did you fit in when growing up?Today on the podcast, we have Nate Kelly, who didn’t feel accepted growing up; he had a loving family but never really found his place in a small town. Acceptance is an essential component for growing up, and it was this struggle to find acceptance that led Nate Down a path of alcoholism. After almost losing his life to a stroke, he was finally able to find his road to recovery with the help of the Mary Haven treatment center. He now takes his story, help
Recording The Hard Stories With Jayne Amelia Larson of The Bonus Babies Podcast
Will you take me home?These are the words that a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) hears when working with children in the foster system. A CASA is assigned to a child to represent the voice and advocate what is best for the child. It is a volunteer position, and with over 650,00 kids in the foster system, it is a position that is growing in demand every year. As you will hear in the episode, a CASA is a special kind of person with an open heart and an open mind. Jayne
I Have A Problem With Elaina, Jason, and Mikey from Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast
Do you have a problem?Anyone that has walked the road with an addiction knows that those first few words can be the most challenging words spoken. But as they highlight on the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast, there is hope to share the stories of others who have been where you are. It's been said that one person's story is another person's door, and in this episode, we talk a lot about how a group of people with a focused mission and an open heart can make an impact and help others say tho
Invisible Wounds With Bella Paige of the Post Concussion Podcast
How do you know when something is wrong?This can be a tricky question to answer and even more problematic when the wounds may be invisible. Our guest today, Bella Paige, shares her story of having concussions throughout her life, how that affected her, and how did it leave her feelings. Through the time we have been doing CausePods, a common theme of “I just felt like the only one” has been the genesis for creating a podcast to fight that thought and remove the stigma related to a topi
When Is It a Problem with Becca Atkinson of The Unashamed Alcoholic Podcast
When do you have a problem with Alcohol?Alcohol is one of those topics that most people just assume you drink, as Becca says. It has been so integrated into our culture that it can be hard to know where the line is and when you have crossed it. Becca launched her podcast in 2020 to have conversations with celebrities and how they overcame their battle with Alcohol. Sharing her own story on the podcast and first on a local radio station, her podcast is an excellent example of the force
100K to Charity With Kimi Culp of The All The Wiser Podcast
Hear how one podcast reached fifty episodes and donated one-hundred thousand dollars to charity.Kimi’s podcast is the first one-one podcast where each guest that comes on two thousand dollars is donated to a charity of their choice. It is a podcast similar to this one that profoundly impacts the world through the generous support of a foundation. It is an excellent example of how a cause-focused podcast can create change in the world. Kimi also opens up on her podcast about her me
The More We Know with Rich Bendis of the BioTalk Podcast
Who do you know that others need to know?We are always one conversation away from changing our lives, and Rich Bendis of BioHealth Innovations started the BioTalk podcast to connect the world of bio-health better. In a world where medical science advances are growing at the fastest pace in human history, we can still run into a problem where the people who know each other don’t get connected to advance therapy, new medicine, or new approaches. Key Topics:What is the goal of Biohealth I
The Art of Friendships with Fawn And Matt Anderson of The Our Friendly World Podcast
What kind of friend are you?This question has been tested, worn down, and needs rebuilding after the events of COVID-19. Fawn and Matt started a podcast to talk about how friendship is one of the cornerstones of our society, and over the last decade, we have seen it weakened with the advancement in social media. Our Friendly World takes a broad creative look at how many things can make up a friendship, local restaurants, food, and exciting people. Key Topics:Motivation and passion
Loneliness with Jeremy Warshaw and Judy D'Mello of the Is Anybody Out There Podcast
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
The Right Response with Melissa and Kathryn of the No Grey Zone Podcast
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
Live Well by Doing Good with Corinna Bellizzi of the Care More Do Better Podcast
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 StoreEpisode explaining – Love Without BordersKey Topics:Having a miss
The Time We Have Left with Kyle Bryant and Sean Baumstark of the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast.
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 isn't alwa
Adversity with Scott Davidson of the Living Adaptive Podcast
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 Motion p
A Better Way with Kirt Roskoph of The World of Ability Podcast
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 focu
People Will Suprise You with Kell Bjorn of the Stick Around - A Suicide Discussion Podcast
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 su
Rural America with Jason Medows of the Ag State of Mind Podcast
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 desir
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Natalie Vecchione of the FASD Hope Podcast
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 s
What Holds us Together with Andrea Splendori of the Social Fabric Podcast
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
Thriving after Trauma with Lorilee Binstock of the A Trauma Survivor Thriver’s Podcast
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
The Digital Nomad With Nancy Diaz of the Global Citizen Therapy Podcast
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 t
Different Strokes with Tim Brien of the Create Art Podcast
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 h
Break The Stigma with Michelle Lauren of the Fck Depression Podcast
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:·
Misinformation with Darragh Worland of the Is That a Fact Podcast
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
Who Speaks For The Trees with Rick Friedman of the A Breath of Fresh Earth Podcast
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 cre
A Legacy of Love with Tony Loyd from the Social Entrepreneur Podcast
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. “T
Powerful Conversations with Nancy Bynum of the New Faces of Democracy Podcast
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
Leading a Fight with Jordan McConnell of the Crohn’s Veteran Podcast
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 sta
The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship with Paul Zelizer of Awarepreneurs
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 m
Reframing Human Relationships with Nature with Elliot Connor of the Human Nature Podcast
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 re
Born 2 Battle with Chris Beckette and Nathaniel Palone
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 t
Fighting Addition with Matt Shedd of the Stories of Recovery podcast
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 discus
Getting Happy by Getting Sober with Gillian Tietz of the Sober Powered Podcast
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 l
Understanding and Ending Military Suicide with Duane France of the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast
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
Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health with Oliver Thompson-Smith of the You Wouldn't Know Podcast
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
Fighting for Treatment of a Rare Disease with Ramya Ramaswamy of the Raising Rare Podcast
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 g
Helping Veteran Fathers Reconnect to Their Families with Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad Podcast
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 feeling
Parenting Children After the Loss of a Spouse with Jenny Lisk of The Widowed Parent Podcast
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 he
Stories that bring to life the nature of transformation with David All of Belly of the Beast Life Stories
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 S
Shedding Light on Rare Genetic Disabilities with Effie Parks of Once Upon A Gene
In this episode, we are talking with Effie Parks, creator and host of Once Upon A Gene. As a parent of a child with special needs, Effie’s cause is to help other families navigate their new realities by sharing stories, creating a community of support.After months of doctor’s visits and tests, Effie shares the emotional road to her son’s rare genetic syndrome diagnosis, CTNNB1. Effie goes into detail about what CTNNB1 is, what the symptoms are and how it can be different in each case.As Eff
Buzzsprout Offers Free Podcast Hosting to Spread Reliable COVID-19 Information
During these trying times, it’s great to see companies step up and offer positive solutions to a crisis. One of the first headlines I saw in the podcasting space was when Podnews reported that Buzzsprout was giving away free Pro podcast accounts for educational, government, and research groups aiding in the spread of reliable information about COVID-19. To understand why they made this decision and what it means for you, we are joined by Alban Brooke, head of Marketing for Buzzsprout.&
Confronting the Stigma Surrounding Men Battling Depression with Al Levin of The Depression Files
Today, we talk with Al Levin, creator and host of The Depression Files podcast. On his podcast, Al touches on the topics of mental health and depression, but more specifically as it relates to men. While working as an assistant principal, Al went through two major bouts of depression. The second was severe enough for Al to check himself into a partial hospitalization program for 3 weeks. He goes on to give sound advice on warning signs and what to look for when dealing with stress and
Using a Passion for Animals to Promote Awareness With Ellen Weatherford of Just the Zoo of Us Podcast
Joining us on the show today, we have Ellen Weatherford, the creator of Just the Zoo of Us Podcast. Along with her husband, Christian, Ellen’s focus is to educate people on topics relating to wildlife, threats to endangered species and biodiversity, threats posed by invasive species, and what we can do to help.Ellen starts by recounting the story of how the amazing name for her podcast came about. From there she explains the layout of her creative show. Ellen and Christian research a differ
The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship with Alina Boyte of The Heart Centered Life Podcast
Today on the show we have Alina Boyte, the creator of The Heart Centered Life Podcast. Alina is committed to being a social entrepreneur, encouraging others to live a more heart centered life and in turn creating a positive change in our world. Her company partners with people with the same commitment.Trained as a law professor, Alina realized through her years of research that if we want to see social change in the world, the answer will not come from laws and regulations. We discuss
Creating a Space for the Stories of the Homeless with Russell Clair of The Homeless Podcast
The issue of homelessness is one that is gaining more and more attention in mainstream media but not something that we have touched on here at Causepods yet. Today we are joined by Russell Clair to talk about his new podcast called the Homeless Podcast, in which he interviews and shares the stories of people who are currently living on the street for a variety of reasons. Russell's goal with the show is to share the lives of people who are so often forgotten and ignored.Russell emphasizes the co
Step Up by Stepping Out with Jason Jacobs of My Climate Journey
Our guest today is Jason Jacobs, host of the podcast, My Climate Journey. Jason led a long career as the (former) Co-Founder and CEO of the popular fitness app, Runkeeper (acquired by ASICS). Like many of us, Jason always had a strong conviction to care for the environment and after his app was sold, he decided he wanted to do more, but didn’t know how. So, he began making his private climate journey public and soon enough, My Climate Journey emerged. As you can tell by the podcast name, Ja
The Masters of Edutainment and Lessons for Non-Profits with Brian Dunning of Skeptoid
Today on the show we have Brian Dunning, the creator of the Skeptoid podcast, join us to talk about their non-profit mission and, more specifically, the evolution of their podcast. What started in 2006 as a hobby soon developed into a serious source of information that quickly gained considerable traction from teachers. Brian started hearing how educators were using their podcast to facilitate learning in the classroom, which inspired him to get more scientific and formal in his approach. Their
Stronger Today with Dawn Sherine Bernard of the Dancing with Bipolar Podcast
The journey a person who suffers from bipolar disorder inevitably has with the condition is a challenging one. Diagnosis can often be postponed until late in life because telltale behaviors get mistaken as symptoms of different root causes. Our guest on the show today is Dawn Sherine Bernard, and while she knew from a young age that her mental health was not optimal, she was only finally diagnosed at age 40. The lessons she learned from the battle she fought have inspired her to start a podcast
Giving a Voice to LGBTQ+ with Rhys Mathews of the Queer Margins Podcast
Rhys Mathews created the podcast Queer Margins to give a voice to members of the LGBTQ+ community who are rarely heard from. In its first series of the podcast, Rhys interviewed Old Queens to hear their stories and experiences. The result has been a catalyst for connecting members of the LGBTQ+ community of different ages as well as giving deeper context to the changes in the political landscape.In this episode, Mathew discusses how Rhys developed the idea for the podcast and the challenges of
Pushing Sustainable Living with Dave Gardner of GrowthBusters
Dave Gardner is the director of the documentary, GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth and host of the GrowthBusters podcast which is a part of GrowthBusters project, which promotes sustainable living (perpetual growth in the scale of the human enterprise is physically impossible, and our pursuit of continued growth of our economy and human population is stressing and injuring Earth\'s life-supporting ecosystems). Project began as a documentary (GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth) released in 2011.K
Living a Healthy Gluten-Free Life on the Road with Elikqitie of the Travel Gluten Free Podcast
You may have recently found out you are celiacs, gluten intolerant or have an allergy to gluten. You may be feeling frustrated, sad or even depressed that gluten can no longer be a part of your life! When Elikqitie first found out that she wasn't able to eat gluten, she felt like my life was over, that she couldn't eat anything and that enjoying going out to eat was a thing of the past.After months of research and gathering the right tools and information, Elikqitie figured out how to enjoy life
Stopping the Cycle of Confinement with Ricky Pallay of Eat.Sleep.HUSTLE.Repeat
In this episode I sit down with Ricky Pallay, Operations Manager for the F5 Project a non profit set up to help coordinate services and provide personal support in order to deter repeat offenses. He got involved with F5 to keep himself accountable for recovery from his gambling addiction, he was at rock bottom with nothing left when he decided to get his life right. He is coming from a place that a lot of these inmates are, he finds that it is easy for them to relate to him.They started the
Inspiring Women to Lead Purposeful Lives with Brandi Voth of The Power Project
What is The Power Project Podcast? The Power Project is a platform and online community created by Brandi Voth to build awareness of the issue of human trafficking. Brandi interviews survivors and soldiers in the fight against human trafficking, in hopes to inspire women to lead purposeful lives and take back their god-given power. Origins of The Power Project As an entrepreneur, Brandi was working with a team of women who were training women to build sales teams for a skincare franchise. She en
Building Community with Motolani Ogunsanya of the Mo Sybil Show
What is the Mo Sybil Show? The More Sibyl Podcast show is a platform born out of a place of growth and struggle for Blacks and Asians, and those who care about and love them. Mo looks at cultural issues that are important to Blacks and Asians including acculturation problems, travels, preserving cultural values, the relationships between African Americans and West Africans, developing resilience, using emotional support, mental health issues, surviving graduate school, and so much more! As a Nig
How to Use a Podcast to Teach Democracy with Jenna Spinelle of the Democracy Works Podcast
Our guest this episode is Jenna Spinelle, she is the host and producer for Democracy Works a podcast that is dedicated to bipartisan discussions about important issues like democracy. With the last presidential election, there seemed to be a renewed interest in discussing democracy, people wanting to be more informed about what it meant to live in a democracy. There were a lot of books being written but not a lot of conversations happening in the podcast space so they took a chance.
They knew t
Important Stories with a Positive Vibe with Sandy Joy Weston of the Let’s Keep it Real
In today's episode we are talking to Sandy Joy Weston she is the author of Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow and the host of the podcast Let’s Keep It Real. Her podcast is all about hearing from amazing people around the world who are making a positive impact and spreading joy.
She has been fortunate enough to be able to travel the world and do speaking engagements. The people she talked to had stories that she wanted to tell so she decided to do a podcast to talk about their
A Focus on Healthcare in Rural America with Beth O'Connor of The Rural Health Voice Podcast
In today’s episode, I sit down with Beth O’Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association. She has a degree in Health Education and has worked diligently for the last 13 years to focus on healthcare in rural America. When talking about rural health there are many different aspects to consider, from how hospitals and clinics run, to getting transportation to people who need it, to the opioid crisis, and obesity the list is seemingly endless.
Starting a podcast wasn’
The Connection is in the Intersection with Simma Lieberman of the Everyday Conversations on Race Podcast
Simma Lieberman remembers bits and pieces from that iconic day in Washington, D.C. She was young, and faintly recalls Martin Luther King giving his world-famous speech, “I Have a Dream”. But what she remembers most about that day are the people. People from different families, different backgrounds, all united by the shared belief that equality is integral to a better life for all people. She knew then that she wanted to devote her life to this cause.
Starting her work in New York, Simm
The 9 Lives of Dr. Richard Shuster - The Daily Helping Podcast
One could say Dr. Richard Shuster has lived many lifetimes. A successful tech consultant in his 20’s, Richard thought he had it all – cool car, cool toys, vacations to Europe. He didn’t mind the fact that he made a lot of money and spent it on himself.
Richard might very well have grown into an even wealthier bachelor, living a comfortable life on his own terms. But all that changed the day he was in a car accident that nearly left him lifeless. Self-described as a near death experience
Support Through Awareness - Lew Hastings - Red Road Radio Show
It’s nothing new to complain about the government. It seems everywhere you go someone has a bone to pick with the way Politician X is handling Issue Y. Grumbling about politics is a hobby for some.
But what if, when you looked at your representatives, you couldn’t find a single person who looks like you? Would that not fuel the concern that maybe it’s not all in your head, that maybe, perhaps, “your” politicians don’t have your best interest at heart, because they don’t share the same b
Domestic Violence Divide - Teri Yuan – en(gender)ed podcast
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Domestic violence murders are on the rise. After nearly four decades of decline, the past four years have revealed a disturbing trend. Murder at the hands of a romantic partner or ex has increased by 26%, and the
Career Continuity - Jamie Muskopf – SO Unbecoming Podcast
Imagine that you have your dream job. It utilizes your natural abilities, is dynamic, interesting, and pays well. It’s a career you are truly passionate about. What happens, then, when you meet your dream person, the perfect fit for you in another human being, only their job requires that you sacrifice yours? For partners of those in the military and similar jobs this is a real question to be faced. How does a person find time for personal pursuits, and possibly a way to continue that c
Making it Personal - Dr. Nathaniel Chin – Dementia Matters Podcast
Most of us know at least one person with a serious illness, and wish we could do something so they didn’t have to suffer. We think about the ways in which we can help, from taking them to doctor’s appointments to researching treatment options, to simply holding their hand. We care about them, and want to do whatever we can to support them in their health and wellbeing.
When Nathaniel Chin, already a doctor in emergency medicine, found that his father had received a diagnosis of Alzheime
The Uphill Battle of Batten Disease
Sebastian Velona is a happy kid. He is tough and resilient in the face of adversity, something many kids his age struggle to embody. Sebastian has it especially tough, however. He was diagnosed at a young age with the CLN8 variant of Batten Disease, a rare genetic condition that causes seizures, blindness, and cognitive decline.
After Sebastian received the diagnosis, his father, Christopher, did what any caring parent would do: he exhausted all avenues in search of treatment options, a
Jen Stansbury Koenig - HSCT Warriors Podcast
Welcome to another episode of Causepods! Today on the show we’re joined by Dr. Jen Stansbury Koenig, creator of HSCT Warriors Podcast, who is going to be defining for us what exactly autoimmune disease is and the role that hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) can play in the healing process. She discusses her own experience of being diagnosed with two serious illnesses, how she approached treatment and what it was that made her decide to start a podcast to advocate the cause for H
Chris Lanphear - NoCo FM (EP.17)
Welcome back to Causepods everybody! Today our guest is Chris Lanphear, the founder and brains behind NoCo FM, a network of radio and podcast shows with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and causes that need a voice. With a longish career in radio and media, Chris slipped nicely into the world of cause based radio and podcasting when the opportunity arose. They started with just one show and have quickly grown to a wide ranging and interesting roster of hosts and topics. Like many othe
Lara & Kelly - Doing Good Business (EP. 16)
Welcome back to Causepods everyone! Today our guests are Lara Heacock, who is a leadership coach with a personal development blog at kindover.com and Kelly Stewart, who is a positive business consultant at the positivebusiness.com who are going to tell us their journey since starting a podcast called Doing (Good) Business. For Lara and Kelly, the podcast is a great way to pass on information and underline the work and lessons that friends and guests can share.
In our conversation we dis
Bonus Episode - Spice of Life
Today on Causepods we are switching the format up a little bit and are lucky enough to be recording live from the Spice of Life charity event hosted by Forgotten Boardwalk in New Jersey! This annual event is all about celebrating life, organ donation, living donors, and great tasting beer! During the episode we chat to a number of organizers and attendees about their part in the day’s proceedings as well their experiences with organ donation.
We hear from Sharon and Seth Dolled, the mot
Carolyn Kiel - Beyond 6 Seconds (EP.15)
Welcome back to Causepods everyone! Today our guest is Carolyn Kiel, who is the host of Beyond 6 Seconds and she is here to tell us all about her own journey since starting a podcast just over a year ago. Beyond 6 Seconds is focused on showcasing people’s unique stories and how they have learned from their situations. For Carolyn, the podcast is a great way to pass on information and underline the work and lessons that her circle of friends and guests can share. What started as a way to
Rabbi Richard Address - Seekers of Meaning (EP.14)
On Causepods today, we welcome Rabbi Richard F. Address from the Jewish Sacred Aging community and the host of the Seekers of Meaning Podcast. As an older member of his community, one that continues to grow and evolve in the modern age, Rabbi Richard found the medium of podcasting a potentially life changing limb that he could extend to those in need. Approaching an assortment of topics that concern the older generation including the obvious ideas of caregiving and death, the podcast ai
Chris Roy - The Professionals in Animal Rescue (EP.13)
On the show today we welcome Chris Roy, the host of The Professionals in Animal Rescue podcast! This podcast is focussed on highlighting the work of different individuals in the field of animal rescue and shining a light on the different roles that rescue operations need. This pursuit was born organically from Chris’ work as a pilot and while carrying out a particular job he started to realize how drawn he felt towards using his flying skills to help animals more directly. This decision
Jon Strum - Real Talk MS (EP.12)
In this episode of Causepods we are joined by Jon Strum who is the host of Real Talk MS, a podcast aimed at creating community around the spread of information on multiple sclerosis. Jon’s desire to create this platform grew out of his personal experience giving care to his wife after her own diagnosis and wishing to find a positive outlet through all the difficulty and sadness that is connected to progressive MS. For Jon, the impact and response to his show has been both deeply affirmi
Dionne Bensonsmith and Tammy Nyden - Mothers on the Frontline (EP.11)
Hello and welcome back to Causepods! We are back after a short break and slight change in name but are delighted to bring you this episode today with two great guests! They are Dionne Bensonsmith and Tammy Nyden from Mothers on the Frontline. The third cofounder of the organization and podcast, Angela Riccio, is unfortunately not with us today but we are really excited to talk to our two guests nonetheless. The purpose of Mothers on the Frontline is to highlight and share the stories of
Dorothy Illson - Financial Freedom and Generosity (EP.10)
On today’s episode we welcome Dorothy Illson, host of The Do Well and Do Good Podcast. The show is focused on talking to guests who have achieved a level of financial freedom and use that opportunity to give back in some way. So Dorothy’s show is not all that different from ours here at Causepods, as she is highlighting great causes and the people behind them.
In our conversation, we cover the beginnings of the podcast and how Dorothy got started in the podcasting world. We then go on t
Jennifer Fink - Fading Memories Podcast (EP.09)
Guest
Jennifer Fink
Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer, a business she still maintains. Listening to podcasts became a favorite way to learn new things while walking the dog or doing household chores. After the death of her father in March 2017, dealing with and caring for her Mother became a much bigger part of her life. Looking at her favorite media in search of answers and not finding what she was looking for, Jennifer decided she would create
Larry Gifford - When Life Gives You Parkinson's (EP.08)
Guest
Larry Gifford
Larry Gifford is a mindful, conscious leader and a proven radio pro focused on respectful, effective leadership and creating positive, unique, compelling content for ears. He’s also a sought-after talent coach and conference speaker. His successes on-air and in management include experiences at ESPN, Fox Sports Radio, and news/talk/sports stations in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Seattle, Columbus and Dayton.
Tell Me More | Larry Gifford Media Blog
On today’s episode
Matthew Zachary - Giving A Voice to Young Cancer (EP.07)
Guest
Matthew Zachary
Stupid Cancer - YouTube
On todays show we welcome Matthew Zachary, the founder and host of The Stupid Cancer Show. The show started out on the radio during the transition that radio made from terrestrial stations onto the internet and before podcasts were really in the common domain. It focuses on and is aimed at members of the younger generations who are affected by cancer. Since we usually associate cancer with later life, Matthew saw how the experience of canc
Kitty Felde - Book Club For Kids (EP.06)
Guest
Kitty Felde
Kitty’s the host and executive producer of the Book Club for Kids podcast. She’s an award-winning public radio journalist, winning dozens of Golden Mike Awards, AP Awards, and ABA Silver Gavel Awards. She’s reported from Africa, The Netherlands, Canada, Los Angeles, and Washington.
Kitty also writes plays and kids books. She’s working on her second middle grade novel set on Capitol Hill. She fell in love with young adult literature when she was still a young adult her
LOPA - Raising Awareness For Organ Donation
Guests
Joey Boudreaux
My role is to oversee organ recoveries throughout the state of Louisiana. One of my areas of focus includes maximizing a family’s gift of donation through the utilization of the latest medical treatments of patients who have suffered severe brain injuries. I hope that their loved ones can save as many lives as possible. Another area of focus is to insure that the surgical processes and packaging of organs are performed with the utmost level of proficiency.
Lori
Lee Silverstein - WE Have Cancer (EP. 04)
Guest
Lee Silverstein
Lee Silverstein is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and the host of the WE Have Cancer podcast.
WE Have Cancer
On today’s episode of Causecasts we are so happy and honored to have Lee Silverstein, host of the WE Have Cancer Podcast, as our guest. Lee created this podcast a few years ago as a way to inspire hope and connection within the community of people affected by cancer. Lee’s positive and realistic outlook has directed the tone and reach of his work, which
Bill Monroe - Strokecast (EP.02)
Welcome to the second episode of Causecasts! Our guest today is Bill Monroe, the host of Strokecast, a podcast focused on raising awareness and sharing information on the symptoms, risks and recovery of stroke. Bill himself experienced a stroke at what seemed like a young age and it was this, in combination with his belief in the podcasting format and desire for positive communal work that led to the creation of Strokecast. Another reason for Bill, and a point he makes during our conver
Judithe Registre - The Get InPowered Podcast (EP.01)
Our first guest on Causecasts, The Get InPowered Podcast’s Judithe Registre, has a main goal with her podcast to bridge cultural gaps and bring about more understanding through the use of narratives that challenge the simplified cultural myths we are so often told. For Judithe the exercise of stepping out of these comfortable, unchallenged spaces into a more empathetic realm is the test that really faces our current society and one that she believes her podcast and others like it can he
James Thomas - Four Seasons, One Family (EP.03)
Today’s guest is James Thomas, the host of Four Seas One Family, a podcast aiming to show how common the human experience is and break down the barriers that divide us. As an American immigrant who now lives and works in Taiwan, James’ experiences in Asia have taught him so much of the connectedness and shared nature of the human race, something he felt compelled to bring to light with his own podcast. For James, the medium is so direct and accessible to listeners that it makes perfect
Welcome to Causepods
Welcome to Causepods. I’m your host Mathew Passy and I am delighted to be launching this passion project aimed at raising awareness, and some funds, for those using podcasts purely for a good cause.
Each week, I’ll highlight a new show, what positive change they are looking to make in the world, and why podcasting is an effective medium for their story. If you like what they are doing, please consider checking out the shownotes for each episode to find a link to their episode and a way to suppor