Grateful Human
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -In a world where you can be anything, be grateful. Grateful Human is a podcast showcasing the power of gratitude and the impact it has had on the journey for so many individuals. We are on a quest to answer the question, "What makes gratitude so powerful?" Join us.
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Gratitude, Taco Bell, and Fatherhood: Cam Barrett
October 02, 2023 16:48 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAs told by Kroger, here is what they stand for! "Every day we open our doors and welcome millions of hungry people. But they’re not just hungry for food. They’re hungry for something that can make their lives healthier, easier, brighter and a bit lighter. They’re hungry to feel good, do well, to go from anxiety to inspiration. So whether we manufacture, market, stock, check, deliver, or manage, we all try to make their experience as uplifting as possible. Just like Barney Kroger did whe...
People Come First: Janet Thompson
September 07, 2023 20:35 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBParkside Credit Union is proud to be a Michigan nonprofit organization since 1953. Parkside Credit Union offers unequivocal benefits and services to its members. With no hidden fees, competitive deposit dividend rates, and low loan rates, they help their members afford their dreams. Parkside offers 350+ local surcharge free ATMs, and the convenience of free online, mobile, and text solutions.
Gratitude Fills the Void: Paul Davis
August 11, 2023 12:52 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBPaul Davis is a grateful human. He loves Reeses Pieces and Gummy Bears, and something that recently made him smile was seeing his dog Bane be tired out after playing with a younger pup. Paul is Partner at Podium Group.
Gratitude Heals: Julia Bowen
August 10, 2023 20:12 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBDirect from Julia's site, Yoga By Julia... "This place was meant to be. I could make a movie of the miraculous things that led to the opening of this studio. We’re not talking one or two incidents. We’re not talking a season of life where everything fell into place. I mean thing after thing after thing after thing over the past 25+ years that led to here. I didn’t understand what was happening for most of the time, haha. It was a total walk of surrender and faith. I never ever eve...
Gratitude is Like a Light: Carly Nesson
August 01, 2023 13:13 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB"Gratitude is like a light. It can change a room, an interaction, or an everyday situation." Grateful to Oracle Netsuite's Carly Nesson for joining us on this show!
Turning Worlds and Making Friends: Travis Merle
July 26, 2023 21:23 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIt's a conversation where we talk about twins, Abraham Lincoln quotes, and gratitude...join us! Special thanks to Travis and Virtuous for the great work they do.
Long Walks and Gratitude Muscles: Ally, Ella, and Michael
July 25, 2023 21:11 - 31 minutes - 29 MBImagine how it would feel when all the traditions and ceremonies of your high school senior year were halted in an instant. For Ally, Ella, and Michael, they were the "Class of '20" HS Seniors who had their lives turned upside down with the onset of the pandemic. Fast forward to today, as graduates and soon-to-be-graduates, is it possible they actually found something to be grateful for among the change and uncertainty? Find out here!
Cold Showers and Consistency: Ned Specktor
July 19, 2023 12:15 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBKey Nuggets Cold showers can change your daily routine Almost anything great is the sum of many, many great things that came before it Consistency and endurance are traits and strengths to focus on You could never script where life is going to take you
Trust the Process: Monika Niemasik
February 11, 2022 20:49 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMonika Niemasik, MA, TLLP When children and adolescents misbehave, withdraw, or fail to meet expectations, there is typically a reason. Although as adults we may not immediately understand or appreciate their intentions, it is in Monika's experience and understanding that these behaviors are communications. It is her goal to understand these communications and to encourage parents and their children to move forward with empowered perspectives, utilizing practical strategies for growth and ...
The Sandwich Generation and Family Caregiving: Nick Iannarino
February 11, 2022 20:45 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAssociate Professor of Health Communications Nick Iannarino shares with us what he has learned from his research about family caregiving and the Sandwich Generation.
The Hardest Times Bring The Best Outcomes: Lindsay Labadie
February 11, 2022 20:37 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFor more information on Fleece & Thank You, you can visit fleeceandthankyou.org.
The Power of Empathy: Nick Iannarino
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBImportant to note: empathy is NOT just about walking in someone else's shoes, it's also about how you communicate back what you learned on that walk. Connect with Nick and his research on LinkedIn.
Share Your Energy: Ned Spektor
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBExecutive Director of Fleece & Thank You Nicholas Kristock talks with Ned Spektor about origins, Make a Blanket Day: 2019 Rochester, and how to pursue your passion. Theme from this talk: Share Your Energy!
The Longest Way Around: A F&TY Update 8/4
August 04, 2021 13:39 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWe are talking about Make a Blanket Day: Rochester, New Volunteer Shifts, Upcoming Podcast Guests, and more!
Empathy is a Superpower: Nate Langley, Applied Fitness Solutions
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBNate and Nick dive into the concept of values, empathy, and how to be the best version of ourselves so that we can make the people around us better. About AFS Things change quickly sometimes. Looking at the photo accompanying this story in 2019 might have elicited thoughts about community, or fun events with friends; today the first thing that pops into our minds is a group of people not practicing social distancing. Certainly, life’s going to be a little complicated for awhile. Just as ...
My Insides Feel Like Keith Richard's Face: Nick Iannarino
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBTitle credit to Kaylyn Anders from Cancer is Hilarious.
Making a Blanket with Ashley Werkmeister, Chief Financial Credit Union
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAbout Chief Financial Credit Union Chief Financial Federal Credit Union has been meeting the financial needs of our members since 1941. We have proudly maintained locations in Pontiac, MI while expanding into the Dearborn and Greater Rochester areas. The Chief Financial goal is to be more than money. We have placed corporate social responsibility at the core of our foundation and intend to tirelessly work toward making our world a better place. Chief Financial Credit Union is committed to...
The Battle Begins After The Bell Has Rung: Karen Hines, Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe mission of the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation is to support young adults with cancer from the beginning of their battle to life beyond cancer. Engaging in support groups involving peer interaction, especially young adult cancer camps, can provide them with tools that will help them manage the emotional side of their battle and allow them to feel like they are back in charge of their own life. "In January of 2012, Cassie was told by her oncologist, “There is nothing more that we ca...
Find Your North Star and Go For It: Grace Hsia, Warmilu
July 08, 2021 21:41 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFleece & Thank You is the official fiscal sponsor of Warmilu, an infant warming company. Lack of warmth is a huge problem experienced by many populations across the globe. Over 1 million premature infants die annually due to hypothermia-related causes in resource scarce settings. Most of these fatalities are due to a lack of basic access to electric incubators and other life-saving sources of warmth. Warmilu created a patented infant warming blanket (featured left) and is currently warming 1...
Breaking the Script: A F&TY Update Episode 6/30
June 30, 2021 13:06 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFleeceandthankyou.org for more info!
"Leave Things Better Than You Found Them." Alyssa Paul, Clinical Research Coordinator Lead
June 09, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe world of clinical trials is shrouded in mystery for many, and in this conversation, Alyssa helps bring us the "simple explanation" of what clinical trials are, how they work, and why they are so important.
"We Are Humans First." Nurses Inspire Nurses Founder Cat Golden
June 02, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBABOUT NURSES INSPIRE NURSES Nurses Inspire Nurses is a community of nurses created to inspire and uplift ourselves and each other. It all began when Cat Golden, our founder, was tired, burnt out, and sick of waiting for external circumstances to change to start feeling better. She started doing things to uplift her coworkers and created coffee talks, a safe space outside of work for nurses to come together, have real conversations, and find support. SHE KNEW SHE WANTED TO SUPPORT NURSES ...
Helpful Support Is a Human Need: Nick Iannarino, University of Michigan Professor of Health Communications
May 19, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBNick Iannarino (PhD, University of Kentucky; MA, University of Dayton) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Culture, and Communication at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Nick specializes in health communication, and he is particularly interested in how people in close relationships manage the social experience of severe and chronic illness. His research considers the unique communication practices and challenges experienced by young adult (YA) cancer survivors and th...
"Every Person Has A Purpose." Angela Wojtyniak
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAngela helped lead an amazing conversation that talked about finding your purpose, acceptance of others, trusting the process, and leaning on others for support. When Angela's daughter Brooklyn was first born, they immediately knew something was different. Brooklyn was born with a cranio-facial syndrome called Crouzon syndrome that resulted in several other complications. Angela shares what she learned from 8 years of hospital surgeries and treatment stays.
What does it mean to be old? An F&TY Update for April 28!
April 28, 2021 13:27 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAlong with updates on Make a Blanket Week Walled Lake/Novi 2021 presented by Kroger, we are also talking about the F&TY Golf Outing, a big order we received from Discover Credit Card, some open positions we are hiring for, and National Volunteer Week! --Wisdom-- “Old is when regrets outweighs dreams.” If you think of life in the concept of 4 quarters, the average life is 79 years. If we call adulthood at 18, what is halftime? 48.5! We get, on average, 61.5 years of adulthood, meaning eac...
"Make a Blanket Week 2021: Walled Lake/Novi Presented by Kroger" Kickoff Call with Rachel Hurst
April 17, 2021 11:34 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBFrom 12p-3p at Suburban Collection Showplace, hundreds of awesome humans will be showing up for an epic drive-thru event to support kids in the hospital! Learn more at fleeceandthankyou.org!
Don't Wait: Devin Tarant, Applied Fitness Solutions
April 07, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOf course, there is an appropriate planning period important for any long-standing endeavor, but to extend that time period of waiting longer than it needs to be, to freeze out of fear of moving forward, to wait when we need to move, would be our greatest misuse of a valuable resource called time. Listen to my chat with Devin Tarrant from Applied Fitness Solutions as we chat about time and the importance of not waiting to do the things we believe in. seizing opportunities. Applied Fitnes...
Sunshine, Butter, and Clay: F&TY Update 3.17.21
March 17, 2021 13:15 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBThis update episode talks about our new warehouse cutting positions our lobby renovation volunteering special events- Make a Blanket Week Walled Lake/Novi presented by Kroger and our Fleece & Thank You Golf Outing Miles for Meaning competition and as always, some wisdom! Today's wisdom: "The same sunshine that melts the butter hardens the clay."
FTY Update: 2/17/21
February 17, 2021 13:55 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBWe are catching you up quickly on Make a Blanket Week: Walled Lake/Novi, our upcoming Golf Outing in May, a call for runners across the country for a big running/walking event we are in, a HUGE event with a major credit card company, and conversation about the measurement of success vs. effort.
FTY Update 1/13/21
January 13, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBUpdates on this episode include: Grab n' Go Volunteer Shout Out! New Volunteer Support Position and Communications Intern, Alexis Virtual 'First Wash' Party Golf Outing 2021 Partnerships with: Nurses Inspire Nurses, Oakland University - LEAN, and Fairway
Happy Thanksgiving: 11/25 Update
November 25, 2020 14:29 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBUpdates on this episode include Giving Tuesday, the Washing Machine, Virtual Blanket Making, our Holiday Blanket Bundle, and, most importantly, having an attitude of gratitude!
Discipline > Motivation: End of Fiscal Year Recap!
October 28, 2020 19:21 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB"Discipline will take you places motivation never could." Alyssa and Nicholas break down discipline vs. motivation and how the FTY year has been!
Juggling Fire, Swords, and Apples: FTY Update 9/23
September 23, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWorking for a grassroots nonprofit, you have to wear a lot of hats, and sometimes it can feel like you're juggling swords, fire, and apples all at the same time. Listen to Alyssa and Nicholas talk FTY updates AND have a dialogue about running a small business.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #4: Rabbi G and Kids Kicking Cancer
September 23, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRabbi G has a story for the books. As an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University and the Founder of Kids Kicking Cancer His life's journey has taken him around the world speaking and serving in the area of pediatric illness and helping children cope with pain. Rabbi G and Kids Kicking Cancer is on a mission to bring hope to 1 million kids in the world. This is a conversation you don't want to miss, and he even gives us a power breathing lesson to use in our own life! ...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #3: Tommy Shoemaker
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAfter suffering from heart problems early in life, Tommy was diagnosed with a particular type of leukemia that patients who have had a heart transplant are more prone to. Hear Tommy's story and his tremendous bravery and positive attitude to battle through a childhood cancer journey.
FTY Update: 9/9
September 09, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBUpdates on this episode include: Prank Wars STEP Birthday Karaoke Washer/Dryer Delivery Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Make A Blanket....WEEK!
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #2: JohnJohn Venturini
September 09, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBFrom the words of JohnJohn's mother and father... "Before JohnJohn's diagnosis, we had never even heard the word retinoblastoma. This cancer is scary because it's rare (approximately 250 cases per year in the US), because it occurs primarily in children under the age of 5, and because there are only a select group of doctors and hospitals that know and understand how to treat it. But we are lucky because it is treatable, and there have been incredible advancements in the treatment opti...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #1: Hannah Thomas
September 02, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHannah was a normal teenage girl that started suffering headaches on vacation. Thrust into a battle with brain cancer, Hannah overcame the obstacles associated with a childhood cancer and is sharing her lessons with us.
FTY Update: 8/26
August 26, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBUpdates on this episode include: A big fabric shipment Golf Outing Make a Blanket Week Global Orders + Shipping Washer/Dryer Campfire Blanket Kit Experience Rock Community Challenge BOND Student Org Lawrence Tech University support
FTY Update: 8/19
August 19, 2020 15:42 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBUpdates on this episode include: Washer/Dryer Promo Blankets Warmilu + FTY Traverse Bay Ferry Company Partnership Owens Corning Global Order B-present partnership FTY Hats
Listening Is Preparing To Be Changed: Mary Beth Bloom, FTY Volunteer Coordinator
August 19, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe never thought a simple children's book could have so much meaning. Mary Beth Bloom, Fleece & Thank You's Volunteer Coordinator, brought a simple children's book to this discussion called "A Story Line." Inside the story, we learn about a line who is trying to "figure itself out." The saying goes that, "You have two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much as you speak." Listen up, friends, to the story of a line and learn more about Mary Beth along the way!
Community Is Strength: Rosie Ingebritson, Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor
August 05, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBCancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor is a local nonprofit affiliate of The Cancer Support Community (CSC), opening our doors in 2007. The Cancer Support Community is the largest and most comprehensive program in the country devoted solely to providing emotional support and education to people with cancer, their caregivers and children – all free of charge. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustaine...
FTY Update: 7/29
July 29, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this update conversation, Nich and Alyssa talk about a variety of topics, including: Eagle Scout Projects Shelving Washing Machines Drive-In Movie Theaters Childhood Cancer Awareness Month FTY Apparel Community Partnerships
You're Here For A Reason. Go Fulfill It: Mark Howell, Founder of Fund a Life
July 22, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to Fund a Life, the organization that shines light in the darkest of moments! They are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit based out of Brighton, MI with a mission to help individuals and families overcome emotional and financial obstacles caused by major life-altering circumstances of all kinds. This broad mission enables their team to fulfill a wide array of needs that people encounter during crisis times in their lives by providing them with grant opportunities awarded directly...
You Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed To Be: Julie Genouw, Fleece & Thank You
June 24, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBTake it from someone who has lived in multiple countries and states, moving is hard and can be unsettling. Listen to this awesome discussion as Julie teaches us how to find purpose in your current situation and how to be resilient when change is the only constant.
Fleece & Thank You Update 6/17
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJoin Alyssa and Nicholas as they talk through the FTY updates for the week, including: Reopening Plan Online Orders Community Partners coming back Recent Hospital Deliveries + At Home Blanket Deliveries Washing Machine Journey We also end with some wisdom from Roy Disney!
When You Share, the World Opens Up: August Spree from Twist Out Cancer
June 10, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBTwist Out Cancer (TOC) was built on the belief that when you share, the world opens up. At the age of 29, Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma—a rare form of cancer which affects less than 300 people in the United States. Midway through treatment, Jenna, a dancer at heart, was isolated due to her compromised immune system. Alone and longing for the days when she could dance freely, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She asked her friends to j...
Everyone Needs a Place: Liz Wolfe, Gilda's Club Metro Detroit
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBYou fill find few better definitions of the heart of empathy than Gilda's Club Metro Detroit. Here is more info about the organization, which can also be found at https://www.gildasclubdetroit.org/ Our Mission Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit ensures that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Our organization creates welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens and children – alo...
Imagination Fosters Hope: Ilinca Caluser, Founder of Crowns Against Cancer
May 21, 2020 22:07 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBFor more information on the magical programs of Crowns Against Cancer, check them out at https://www.crownsagainstcancer.org/ In their words... Mission Crowns Against Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that started as a group of university students around Metro-Detroit, Michigan. Since then, we have branched to serve pediatric patients and special needs populations all throughout Michigan. We are committed to bringing smiles and magic through princess, superhero, and other fair...
Seize Opportunity: Making a Blanket with Chris Nemes
May 20, 2020 21:10 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLife throws a lot of pitches at us during our time up at the plate. We see them all- curveballs, changeups, and even the intimidating fastballs. One thing is certain: “The only thing worse than not having an opportunity is having one and squandering it.” Listen to my chat with Chris Nemes from Nemes-Rush Private Wealth Management as we chat about seizing opportunities. Nemes-Rush Private Wealth Management is a sponsor of Fleece & Thank You’s work, and they host an annual all-client appre...