He couldn't walk, but he moved mountains. He couldn't speak, but he said so much. He couldn't write, but he left behind countless messages, and his last one, which appeared a few days ago, showing up in hundreds of email boxes, contained the simple aching phrase:
Keep me in your heart.
On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom pays tribute to his friend and founder of Augie's Quest, Augie Nieto. In 2005, the successful fitness industry mogul behind Lifecycle and Life Fitness was diagnosed with ALS. Since then, his mission in life has been clear: To find a cure for ALS. For 18 years, Augie fought that battle with a vengeance, and raised hundreds of millions of dollars toward research and development. Though his body has stopped breathing, Augie's quest and fight lives on. To find out more about Augie's Quest and how you can help continue Augie Nieto's legacy, visit AugiesQuest.org.
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Episode 162 - Augie's Quest: A Tribute to the CEO of ALS Research, Augie Nieto

Host Mitch Albom, author of the worldwide No. 1 bestseller Tuesdays With Morrie, explores the themes he and his old professor spoke about as Morrie was leaving the world, and how they relate to leading a better life. An interactive show with listener and occasional guest participation, “Tuesday People” is a community interested in knowing what matters in life, keeping that in perspective, and applying it to make our days happier and more fulfilling. 
Bestselling author Mitch Albom will be joined by producer and on-air co-host, Lisa Goich. An award-winning author, copywriter, major market talk radio host, blogger, and former stand-up comedian, Lisa has worked with Mitch for nearly three decades on his radio shows. She continues this longstanding relationship with Tuesday People, lending an ear, voice, and helping hand to this community-driven podcast. Together, they’ll explore the lasting lessons from the book that became an international phenomenon, and most importantly, share your stories on the show.

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On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom takes you behind the scenes of Tuesdays With Morrie: The Play, a heartfelt theatrical adaptation of the beloved book that captured the world's hearts. Join Mitch as he delves into how bringing this story to the stage offered a fresh and illuminating perspective on the unforgettable Tuesdays shared between a former student and his dying professor. Rediscover the profound lessons on love, life, and humanity that Morrie Schwartz imparted, and how they continue to resonate in this powerful theatrical experience that has been licensed for production nearly 600 times around the world.
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Episode 202 - Tuesdays With Morrie: The Play

Join us on the Tuesday People podcast as we delve into the transformative power of silence and mastering the art of listening. Host Mitch Albom, inspired by his late professor Morrie Schwartz's timeless wisdom, explores how quieting our minds and surroundings opens the door to deeper connections, understanding, and stronger relationships. This episode will guide you on a journey to enhance your listening skills, and lead a more mindful life. Tune in and discover the profound impact of embracing silence in a noisy world.
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Episode 201 - The Art of Listening Starts with Silence

Happy 200th Episode, Tuesday People! And Happy Total Eclipse Week! It was a Red Letter Week, indeed! As we celebrate these two epic milestones on this week's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom reflects on the Red Letter days in our lives, and how we all can learn how to take an ordinary day and make it extraordinary. We hear words of wisdom from Morrie himself about what an extraordinary day means to someone whose days are few, and how to appreciate normalcy in the everyday. Thank you for being with us for the past 5 years, and for helping us make it to 200!
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Episode 200 - Red Letter Days

One of the single best things you can do to eliminate barriers that exist between two parties or situations is to put some food between them. It's a great way for strangers to get to know one another, and for those who already know one another to deepen those bonds. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss the magic powers of food. Mitch discusses how food brought him and Morrie together when they first met in college, and that ritual continued until their final meeting. All good things begin with food!
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Episode 199 - Food: The Great Unifier

On this week’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom shares his recent experiences returning from his latest visit to Haiti amidst rampant gang violence. He recounts the difficulties he and a group of volunteers faced leaving the country and reflects on the often under-appreciated gift of freedom—a stark contrast to the daily realities of those living in Haiti without it. For more information on Have Faith Haiti, visit their website at HaveFaithHaiti.org.
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Episode 162 - Augie's Quest: A Tribute to the CEO of ALS Research, Augie Nieto

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