Causepods

Guest Lee Silverstein Lee Silverstein is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor and the host of the WE Have Cancer podcast. WE Have Cancer (http://www.wehavecancershow.com) 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 now has a humble yet committed and engaged following, and for Lee, there is nothing that he would rather be putting his time into. During our interview, he even shares that the years since his diagnosis have been the best of his life. After being diagnosed about 6 years ago, a fateful encounter with a friend and an emerging podcast community led to a clear realization of his path, one that he has followed with passion and dedication since. Our conversation includes this origin story of how

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 sense as the vessel for his message. During our chat we look at James’ background and the years leading up to his life in Taiwan and then move onto some of his underlying philosophy and the experiences that informed this. James emphasizes the concepts of trust and family and has a few interesting anecdotes that illustrate his ideas on human unity. Our guest also offers some insight into his relationship with the podcasting medium and the greater practice of storytelling and information sharing. Familiar themes arise of cultura

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 help to address. She also tells us about her work and the potential for change that podcasts offer us. Originating from Haiti, before moving to the US, Judithe cites her upbringing in a culture of strong oral traditions as the building block in her inclination towards podcasting. She also chats about how the low cost and pressure of podcasts facilitate a more open and honest conversation with guests. During our discussion, we cover Judithe’s background and how she ended up hosting a podcast before moving onto a meditation on the

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 conversation, is the seeming increase in strokes in the younger generation. Although there is no definitive answer to why this occurring, Bill hopes to open up the conversation and build towards more awareness, prevention and care. During the episode we look at the podcasting work Bill did before starting Strokecast and draw some links between his first podcast, Two Minute Talk Tips, a podcast focusing on public speaking and his newer work on strokes. Bill also explains his philosophy around podcasting and why he sees it as such a s

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 support their efforts. And if you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form (https://goo.gl/forms/Qs8F8CQSXatui6VS2). I am always looking for people who are using podcast as a way to make a positive impact in their local community, country, or the world as a whole.