Causepods

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 around that made her trauma something she wanted to share (6:25) How did a trauma lead to starting having a podcast (7:45) Out of all the mediums to create, what was it about podcasting that made it a perfect fit (8:06) Lessons learned about growing a podcast that other podcasters could learn from (13:25) What makes RAINN.org the charity of choice and how has this resource impacted other trauma survivors (15:10) Website link: https://www.atstpodcast.com/ (https://www.atstpodcast.com/) Podcast Links: A

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, and while Nancy is just getting started, here at CausePods, we are excited to see what new conversations emerge in this space.  Key Topics: What initially led to the interest of psychotherapy and the digital nomad entrepreneur (1:00) What are some of the mental health struggles a digital nomad faces vs. the average entrepreneur (4:58) What have been some of the biggest challenges of launching a podcast (11:36) What has Nancy most scared about doing a podcast and excited (13:21) What made the Malaria

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 of art, was the perfect marriage to create the Create Art Podcast. It was the ideal medium to provide a safe place for people to heal without saying out loud they are hurting.  Key Topics: Why was the Create Art Podcast started (1:11) What is it about art that helps Veterans specifically (4:49) How did Tim go from Theather and Art to starting a podcast (9:34) Is a Podcast a form of art (13:10) Starting a podcast focused on helping a cause (14:29) What makes Wounded Warrior Project the charity he ch

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 that this podcast became her mission (2:07) ·     What made podcasting the right medium to tackle depression (3:49) ·     What was the biggest hurdle in launching a podcast (6:00) ·     How has the podcast become a form of therapy (7:24) ·     How did she first find an audience for the podcast (8:22) ·     What is Fck Depression doing to grow the pod

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, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy. This is a conversation that breaths life and hope that the future is getting brighter and that change will come. Link to Season Finale Recording > https://fb.watch/1VGpcJDGeZ/ Key Topics: Why did the News Literacy Project get started (2:21) Dealing with News outlets that are more entertainment than they are news (4:08) Is the Podcast medium helping to spread better and mor

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 creative format to his podcast to keep people engaged in the episode.  Creating a podcast that takes full use of the production process to create something unique each time is a technique that is often overlooked.  Like the book that influenced Rick, he hopes the episode sparks a listener to see climate change a little bit differently.        Key Topics: How did Rick settle on a particular format, and where did the idea for the show come from (1:30) How does he use his podca

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 you leave behind in the world is the love you give.” – Tony Loyd Key Topics: Why does it make sense to keep three podcasts going (0:40) Why did this become the focus of Tony’s life (5:19) Why podcasting was the right medium for his mission (8:17) What type of learning curve did you have launching a podcast (10:55) What did it take to keep going when Tony first started (14:16) What is the story and mission behind the Anti-Racisit Voter (16:50) Why is is important to spotlight the great things people are

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 communities. New Faces of Democracy elevates and celebrates these new faces, and in the process, will hopefully inspire you and maybe even galvanize you to take action on your own. Key Topics: Why did you launch the podcast New Faces of Democracy (2:00) What made podcast the right kind of medium to reach your goals (4:09) What are some of the things you wish you knew earlier (6:42) What have been some of the outcomes since launching this show (10:39) How are you bringing the recent supreme court nomination into the 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 started with fifteen episodes published and Jordan opens up about the lessons learned already and why Twitch and YouTube was the right platform to branch out on.  Community around his cause is something they are closely working on creating with each new episode and bringing people together.   Like many foundations fundraising during a COVID-19 area has changed and evolved, and he talks about how the Cure for Colitis foundation has had to evolve to keep the mission alive.  Key Topics: ·  &nb

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 community of social entrepreneurs helping them grow businesses that make real social impact in communities around the world.  He points to a current members story and highlights how Nokiva is able to reimagine selling hand-crafted items from around the world. Our conversation transitions into how leveraging a podcast as his featured marketing channel was the right approach to scale his community and ultimately lead to his ability to help and serve more people.  Paul like most podcasters getting st

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 his charity, and shares some advice for those looking to start their passion project podcast. Website: https://www.elliotconnor.com/podcast (https://www.elliotconnor.com/podcast) Subscribe: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1519036318 (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1519036318) Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yM2Y4MzcyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CBUQ27cFahcKEwjAoI_jvu3qAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yM2Y4

Prepare to be inspired by today’s episode. Chris Beckette and Nathanial 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 podcast route, tips on starting your own podcast, and what you can do to help Chris to make sure he has the proper long term care that will allow him to live a full life.  **There is explicit language in this podcast*** Website: https://born2battle.buzzsprout.com/ (https://born2battle.buzzsprout.com/) Subscribe: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-2-battle/id1523363903? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-2-battle/id1523363903?ignmpt=uo%3D4https://open.spotify.com/show/7AQ70Be7fDj

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 donate to Marr’s scholarship fund to help those who need assistance getting the treatment they need. Website: www.marrinc.org (http://www.marrinc.org) Subscribe: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marr-experience/id1362158810 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marr-experience/id1362158810)? Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXJyaW5jLm9yZy9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tYXJyaW5jLm9yZy9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv) Spotify: https://

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 learning, writing, and eventually launching a podcast about addiction.  We wrap up our discussion talking about the cause Gillian is supporting, To Write Love on Her Arms. TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Website: https://soberpowered.com (https://soberpowered.com) Subscribe: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1520426877 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1520426

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 (https://veteranmentalhealth.com/). We discuss the broad range of causes for suicide among serving and retired military members, the misconceptions around what has led to this growing epidemic, and then how this podcast is also part of a partnership with the media organization Military Times and what it means to have another entity supporting your podcast efforts.  We also discuss the PREVENTS project from the US Department of Veterans Affairs Moe about Duane, MA, MBA, LPC, he is the director of veteran services for the Family Care Center, a private mental health clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also the executive director of the Colorado Vete

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 why he decided to start a podcast, what you can expect from the episodes and his biggest piece of advice for those who may be hesitant to launch their podcast. We wrap up our conversation talking about his involvement as a mental health advocate with The Mental Health Foundation, and what you can do to help the movement.   Key Topics: ·     Why Oliver is tackling the stigma around mental health (1:27) ·     What led to Oliver’s PTSD (2:40) ·&

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 genetic disease. We also talk about the importance of getting Raghav’s story out there and how co-hosting a podcast has been a key player in this effort. Ramya also shares with us the fundraising efforts being done to support research in finding not only a cure for Raghav, but also a framework for finding treatment for all rare genetic diseases. Key Topics: ·      Ramya tells the story of her son’s diagnosis (1:48) ·      What Ramya and her husband have d

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 being processed by Veteran Dad’s, helping them to come home emotionally as well as physically. We also talk about the evolution of Ben’s podcast and how he’s changed the format up over time to more effectively get his message heard. We finish up our discussion with details about the charity Ben supports, Angels of America’s Fallen, an organization that helps support the children of our fallen heroes.  Key Topics: ·      Ben talks about his time in the Marine Corps (2:1

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 the show and what kind of preparation and research she does before each episode.  Our conversation transitions into talking about the charity Jenny supports, the National Alliance for Grieving Children, what they do, and how you can help. We wrap up with Jenny giving some advice about why building a community and nurturing it is such a critical piece when starting a podcast.   Key Topics: ·      Jenny tells her story of personal loss (1:30) ·    

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 advice he as for those looking to start their own podcasts. The conversation shifts to why he supports Peace4kids.org, what they do and how they help children in foster care, even during this global pandemic. We wrap up the show with David announcing a new workshop where he’s helping people who have already found their calling, tell the story of how they got there. Key Topics: ·      David explains why he decided to start his podcast (1:30) ·     &