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  • 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 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)

    ·      David opens up about his career before starting his podcast (4:00)

    ·      Where the name Belly of the Beast came from (6:47)

    ·      The story of David’s personal transformation (9:11)

    ·      Why David decided to format his show with Seasons (11:48)

    ·      David offers advice to anyone who may want to start a podcast (14:50)

    ·      What David’s other podcast, Beyond the Belly is about (18:00)

    ·      David explains the best way to get acclimated with his work (20:30)

    ·      David tells us about his cause, Peace4Kids.org (22:49)

    ·      We find out about a workshop David is hosting, helping people tell their own stories (25:00)

    Website:

    https://inourbelly.com/

    Link to Podcast:

    Apple –

    Belly of the Beast Life Stories - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belly-of-the-beast-life-stories/id1476989899

    Beyond the Belly - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-belly/id1502783451

     

    Social Media:

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inourbelly

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inourbelly/

    https://www.instagram.com/davidall/

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/inourbelly

    https://twitter.com/DavidAll

    Donation Link: https://www.peace4kids.org/donate

    Underbelly workshops - https://inourbelly.com/underbelly/


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    28 min
  • 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 Effie tried to navigate her new reality, she found herself feeling isolated, scared, and not able to relate to friends with children who didn’t have the same challenges. After searching for some guidance in her journey, Effie found podcasts that became a lifeline, helping her to realize she was not alone. It was then that Effie knew she wanted to help create more of this content in the form of a podcast to help others know that they are not alone.

    As our conversation goes on, Effie describes the impact she’s seen since starting her show in bringing understanding and awareness to people with disabilities. We also talk about the charity she is raising awareness for, www.ctnnb1.org and the importance of the amount of people who donate more so than the actual amount of money donated. 

    The discussion wraps up with Effie talking about the hurdles she had when she started her podcast. She gives advice to anyone who may be struggling with the technical aspect of their show.

     

    Key Topics:

    ·      Effie explains what CTNNB1 is (1:45)

    ·      The warning signs that signaled something wasn’t quite right with her son (2:50)

    ·      Why Effie decided to start a podcast (6:06)

    ·      Effie talks about the format of her podcast (11:22)

    ·      The impact Effie has seen since starting her show (12:30)

    ·      Effie talks about her charity, CTNNB1.org (17:33)

    ·      The challenges Effie has encountered since starting her podcast (21:51)


    Website:

    https://effieparks.com/


    Link to Podcast:

    Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-gene/id1485249347

    Google - https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9vbmNldXBvbmFnZW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Htr9lt5vXGG3ac6enxLQ7

     

    Social Media:

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onceuponagene.podcast/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponagene.podcast/?hl=en

    Twitter - https://twitter.com/OnceUponAGene


    Donation Link:

    https://www.ctnnb1.org/donate


    Erica - Mod Pod Studios:

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/modpodstudio?igshid=s30tev4uqtrq

    Email: [email protected]


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    27 min
  • 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. 

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    18 min
  • 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 depression.

    Al shares his personal story of depression on every level, from initially recognizing there was a problem, to hitting bottom and seeking help. He speaks candidly about how he dealt with feelings of shame while treating his depression. But stresses the importance to seek help when you need it.

    The discussion pivots and Al talks about why he decided to start a podcast while at a conference and how it evolved.

    We also talk about the charity he is promoting: Face it Foundation. He explains how the organization was formed, his involvement, and what they do.

    We wrap up our conversation with Al’s advice on how to start a podcast if you are hesitant about the process.

    Key Topics:

    ·      Why male depression is Al’s passion project (0:51)

    ·      Warning signs and advice for men who may need help wrestling with depression and stress (03:11)

    ·      Coping with the feeling of shame when going through treatment for depression (06:57)

    ·      How do men overcome the shame of dealing with depression? (09:26)

    ·      Recognizing when our thoughts have become our own perceptions of what others think and how that can send us down a rabbit hole of negative thinking (15:11)

    ·      The best time to start seeing a therapist (18:44)

    ·      Why Al decided to start a podcast (20:21)

    ·      The 3 goals of Al’s show (24:56)

    ·      Who is the Face It Foundation and how can you help? (28:27)

    ·      Al’s advice to those thinking of starting a podcast (32:11)

    Website:

    https://thedepressionfiles.com/

    Link to Podcast:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-depression-files/id1254190580?mt=2

     

    Social Media:

    https://twitter.com/allevin18


    Donation Link:

    https://www.faceitfoundation.org/legacy-of-hope-campaign/

    https://www.healthevoices.com/


    United States of America:

    Suicide.org

    Hotline: 1-800-784-2433

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

    The Trevor Project (LGBT)

    Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

    International Suicide Prevention

    Hotline: 702-743-4340

    Crisis Text Line

    TEXT: Text START to 741-741

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    37 min
  • 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 different animal for each show and give them a rating out of 10 in each of the following categories: effectiveness, ingenuity, and aesthetics.

    The topic of her podcast seemed like a natural choice. Ellen’s love for animals is deeply ingrained, from her first job working at a pet store, studying to be a zoologist in college, to exploring her talents as a nature and animal photographer and artist. 

    Ellen goes on to explain that in every episode, she and Christian includes each animal’s conservation status, factors threatening their numbers as a species, and what we can do to help. The discussion shifts a bit to explain how having a passion for environmental causes and wanting to encourage others to make changes in their lifestyle was a large reason for exploring this topic.

    We then talk about Ellen’s love for educational podcasts beginning at a very young age and how they have had an influence on her life. After attending a lecture by Griffen McElroy and venturing out on Jonathan Coulton’s JoCo Cruise, Ellen and her husband were inspired to finally take the plunge and start recording their podcast. 

    Ellen then shares the biggest lessons she learned in community building and networking during the process of launching a podcast. 

    We wrap up by discussing Ellen’s advice for someone who may be on the fence with starting their own podcast.

    Key Topics:

    ·      Ellen talks about how they came up with the name Just the Zoo of Us (0:22)

    ·      Ellen discusses the format of Just the Zoo of Us and how the structure for each episode is made (01:08)

    ·      The reason Ellen chose this topic as her cause (01:46)

    ·      Do the animals get upset about low ratings? (02:46)

    ·      How Ellen digs into the education of endangered species and different types of threats that are out there and how her audience has received that information  (04:01)

    ·      Why Ellen and her husband decided to start a podcast on wildlife and how it’s impacted their lives (07:27)

    ·      The types of guests Ellen has on her show and the insights they’ve received from them (09:55)

    ·      Why Ellen wanted to start a podcast in the first place (10:49) 

    ·      Challenges and lessons learned from getting her podcast off the ground (14:00)

    ·      The most rewarding part of having a podcast (19:44)    

    ·      Ellen’s advice to start your own podcast and enjoy the process (20:58)

    Website:

    https://www.justthezooofus.com/

    Link to Podcast:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-the-zoo-of-us/id1463896106?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

    Social Media:

    https://twitter.com/justthezooofus

    Donation Link:

    https://wildnet.org/

    27 min
  • 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 how most corporations are motivated by the bottom line and are not concerned with their impact on the environment and our communities. As a result, we’ve seen a growth of social entrepreneurs who are more socially and environmentally conscious.

    Alina goes on to explain the difference between corporations whose mission it is to make a social impact and corporations who are more concerned about their profits and make smaller efforts towards helping those in need.

    Our discussion transitions to thoughts on how to start a socially conscious company as well as what to keep in mind as the company grows. 

    Alina goes on to talk about why and how she started a Podcast and why she’s also had success with creating videos to engage with her audience. As a new entrepreneur herself, Alina discusses how she hopes to expand her audience to reach outside of her current network and what she loves about the podcast community.

    Key Topics:

    ·      Alina’s realization of what will help create positive change in our world (00:48)

    ·      Identification of companies who have identified themselves as agents for social change (01:34)

    ·      Are companies that have corporate social responsibility initiatives genuine in their efforts to have a social impact? (02:57)

    ·      Steps on how to start a social entrepreneurship (05:42)

    ·      Can a traditional Corporation transition to a social entrepreneurship? (07:27)

    ·      Why Alina decided to start a podcast as well as videos to tell her story and encourage social entrepreneurship (10:27)

    ·      Alina’s biggest challenges launching the podcast and how she overcame them (12:57)

    ·      The biggest impact Alina has experienced since starting her podcast (13:51)

    ·      The ideal audience for Alina’s podcast and who would be the perfect guest (15:16)

    ·      Alina’s advice for those who would like to get started on their own podcast for their social initiative (16:25)

    Link to Podcast:

    http://www.alinaboyte.com

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-centered-life-podcast/id1463636587

    Social Media:

    https://www.facebook.com/alina.ng.564

    20 min
  • 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 common desire of his guests to just be heard and treated like any other human being. The different reasons that people end up without a physical home might come as a surprise to certain listeners and it was only by asking and taking an interest that Russell learned certain things and realized certain truths. These are the things he thinks are worth sharing with the world and he hopes to get out to a larger audience.

    The love of podcasting has been in Russell for some time now and it suddenly clicked when he saw the need for the telling of these stories that he could align these two passions. Having studied music and recording, there was not much of a learning curve and the only challenges he notes are around marketing and building a bigger listenership. With the world of podcasting still growing, there is continually possibilities and markets to service and Russell has seen in his travels how many of his guests and acquaintances are familiar with the world of podcasting, so it makes perfect sense to make that the repository of the stories he collects.

    In our conversation, Russell shares his thoughts on regional homeless issues, the cyclical nature of life on the street and some of the disturbing realities that those without a steady place to live face. He also gets into the ins and outs of how he approaches people, makes space for them to share, and aims to give them some care and attention when needed. For all this be sure to listen in for this great episode of Causepods!

    Key Topics:  

    •   Reasons that Russell wanted to work to help the homeless. (01:15)

    •   Shocking facts about homeless income and social security. (04:10)

    •   The different types of people you might find without a home. (06:58)

    •   The self-sustaining and cyclical nature of life on the street. (09:04)

    •   Approaching people to share their stories and how Russell goes about it. (10:42)

    •   Russell's love of podcasting and true crime stories! (15:03)

    •   Challenges that Russell has faced getting his show off the ground. (16:04)

    •   The prevalence of podcasts and how commonplace they have become. (17:50)

    •   Russell's guests' hopes of being heard at the end of an interview. (18:31)

    •   A charity of choice from Russell and why he has chosen to focus on it. (20:47)

    •   The regional issues that arise within the broader problem of homelessness. (24:49)

    •   Russell's advice for anyone wanting to get their message out into the world. (26:35)

    Link to Podcast:

    https://homeless.simplecast.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh0vWyfe0sxqrBim3AA8CXg

    Social Media:

    https://www.facebook.com/homelessPNW/

    https://www.instagram.com/homeless_podcast/

    https://twitter.com/homelesspnw

    Donation:

    Charity link - http://www.nchv.org/

    Sarges Place - http://www.sargesplace.com/

    His Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/homelessPNW/creators

    Thanks for Listening!

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    31 min
  • 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, Jason’s cause is all about his evolution of getting into the fight to help save the environment, help save the planet, and help make for a better world for the next generation and beyond. What started out a newsletter to a few friends, the My Climate Journey podcast has grown into a thriving community with a strong ethos of collaboration, ambition, determination, and optimism around climate change. 

    Often times, many people care about the climate and want to make a difference, but don’t know where to start! According to Jason, the biggest problem is standing right in front of us. The problem is us, and only when we learn how to step out of our own way, can we begin to make a change. My Climate Journey is not only a platform for discussion and interesting conversations, but it has become a proactive catalyst for change, connecting and inspiring more and more people to get educated, share resources, network, work together, and ultimately, take action.

    In this episode, Jason shares his own journey, not only with climate change, but with the podcast itself; how it started, how it has evolved, how audiences have responded, and the impact it hopes to make. This episode is also packed with loads of resources and organizations who are setting brilliant examples for us to follow as we set off on our own climate journey’s as companies, leaders, parents, students, scholars, and, ultimately, people who deeply care about the planet and want to make a difference, starting today.

     

    Key Topics:  

    •   Jason’s background and how he first started mobilizing around climate change. (01:52)

    •   Why Jason decided to make his private learning journey a public learning journey. (02:55)

    •   How the intimacy of podcasting led Jason to choose this medium for his cause. (03:28)

    •   How creating a podcast can be a catalyst for deeper engagement and networking. (04:32)

    •   Using a podcast as a vessel to educate and inspire others around climate change. (06:17)

    •   How a podcast can be used to create a culture and ethos around climate change. (08:40)

    •   Why the real climate change issue is about getting out of our own way and acting. (11:02)

    •   How you can join the fight and begin your own climate journey, starting today! (11:47)

    •   Helpful resources and tools to help set you up on your own climate journey. (13:09)

    •   It’s more important to get started than to be perfect: advice for new podcasters. (14:32)

    Jason Jacobs, Host of My Climate Journey

    Link to Podcast: Website, Apple, Google, Spotify

    Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn

    Charity Link: Climate Neutral, Environmental Voter Project, Project Drawdown

    Thanks for Listening!

    Thanks for Listening!

    Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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    18 min
  • 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 aim over at Skeptoid is to provide quality edutainment that is based on facts and science and that people of any age can enjoy and learn a great deal from. In addition to providing interesting content for the classroom, they also reach the general public with their podcast, covering popular topics such as UFO stories, global warming, and electric cars. But Skeptoid is not only about the podcast; they also do speaker series, produce documentary films and other educational content, and have a lot of exciting projects in the pipeline for 2020.

    Tuning in to this episode, you will also hear great advice regarding the setting up of a nonprofit. Brian shares how he managed to convert their organization to a 501(c)(3) and the criteria for meeting the requirements of a non-profit.

    We transition to talking more about the podcasting process, with Brian explaining why podcasts are not necessarily the best platform for everybody. If you are an individual who has no organizational backup or an established audience, it might not be advisable to go this route as very few people manage to build a large following in this way. Brian also gives potential podcasters loads to consider in terms of sponsors and adds, warning them about the restrictions on the type of content allowed in sponsored messages. Not adhering to the regulations for non-profits might result in financial penalties from the IRS.

    Before starting a podcast, Brian advises listeners to think carefully about the motivation for wanting to do so. While anyone can start a podcast, you want to make sure that is will be worth the time and effort. He wraps up the episode by sharing the other exciting projects Skeptoid is working on and releasing later in the year, including a full-length feature documentary film.

     

    Key Topics:

    •   The origins of the Skeptoid podcast and non-profit, and the interesting topics covered. (01:47)

    •   Ranting about pet peeves and other reasons why Brian started the podcast. (03:15)

    •   Why the podcast soon became more formal and scientific in approach. (03:36)

    •   How the podcast branched out into other activities and what their main mission is. (04:36)

    •   The process of converting to a 501(c)(3), and the criteria for qualifying as a non-profit. (06:17)

    •   Advice for non-profits whose podcasts have sponsored messages and are sources of revenue. (10:27)

    •   Common misconceptions about the reach of podcasts. (17:08)

    •   Why Brian chose podcasting and the importance of knowing what your motivation is. (18:38)

    •   Other projects that Brian and his team are working on, including a documentary film. (21:06)

    Link to Podcast:

    https://skeptoid.com

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/skeptoid/id203844864

    https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9za2VwdG9pZC5jb20vcG9kY2FzdC54bWw%3D

    https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/skeptoid-critical-analysis-of-pop-phenomena/skeptoid-15232?refid=stpr

    Social Media:

    https://www.facebook.com/skeptoidpodcast

    https://twitter.com/skeptoid


    Charity Link:

    https://skeptoid.com/important

    25 min
  • 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 called Dancing with Bipolar, and today she joins us to speak more about it.

    Dawn never had the privilege of a medical aid and so even scheduling a meeting to get a diagnosis was riddled by obstructions for her. She ended up having to fake a suicide attempt just so that she could get admitted and finally see a healthcare provider.

    Joining this episode, you will hear Dawn share her experiences living with bipolar disorder and how these have taken her to a place where she felt a calling to become a voice on the matter through her podcast. She shares the memories of how she ended up getting diagnosed, which form a scathing critique on privatization and the lack of a good public healthcare system in the US. We also get into some of the other ways a person with no medical aid might begin the process of seeking help and discover that the national suicide hotlines might be a good place for somebody to start.

    This episode also covers the story behind Dawn’s podcast’s name. Dawn tells us about her love for dancing and her daily practice of going dancing with her dog. For Dawn, the relationship a person with bipolar has with the condition feels like a dance for several reasons. It becomes a play of smoke and mirrors which presents a constant struggle between making progress and then losing ground.

    Dawn also talks about how starting Dancing with Bipolar has been an incredibly empowering experience, one which has helped her with her journey, as well as hopefully touched the lives of her listeners. We hear how Dawn has grown her listener base and what she has to keep doing to stay afloat and be a service to her audience. Living with bipolar is something which can be made much more bearable with the right set of tools, so tune in to find out what an incredible resource Dawn’s show could be to those in need of it.

    Key Topics:  

    •   The impetus behind Dancing with Bipolar originating in Dawn’s own struggles. (01:13)

    •   Challenges to diagnosis and accessing help that Dawn faced. (02:08)

    •   Non-medical aid users having to use suicide attempts to access healthcare. (03:43)

    •   Other ways of seeking emergency help by using a national hotline. (05:44)

    •   How Dawn came up with her podcast’s name: links between bipolar and dance. (06:52)

    •   Dawn’s hopes for how her story might help others who listen to her show. (08:19)

    •   Why Dawn chose the podcast as a format to accomplish her mission. (09:52)

    •   Personal gains Dawn experiences from her show that help her stay on track. (11:01)

    •   Ways Dawn promotes her podcast so that it can reach people who need it. (13:12)

    •   Advice for people who want to start a podcast: make sure you know your subject. (16:09)

    •   Why Dawn wants listeners to support unMASKing Hope which explores trauma. (18:56)

     

    Guest Info:

    Dawn Sherine Bernard, creator of the Dancing with Bipolar Podcast.

    Link to Podcast:

    https://dancingwithbipolarpodcast.com/

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dancing-with-bipolar/id1460391909?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

    https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hOTE3NGUwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6NNDO446XObdTEkEc9Zdv0

    Suicide Hotline — Call 1-800-273-8255

    Suicide Hotline Website — https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

    Social Media:

    https://www.facebook.com/dancingwithbipolar/

    https://twitter.com/dawnsherine2

    Email:

    [email protected]


    Charity Link:

    https://www.unmaskinghopethemovie.com/

    24 min

About Causepods

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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 moments to fill out the Causepods Form and we can’t wait to have you on Causepods.

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