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In this riveting episode, Joel Sosinsky and Andi Sosin take us inside the 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire—one of the deadliest workplace disasters in U.S. history—and the fierce determination to make sure it’s never forgotten.

146 immigrant workers, mostly young women. Locked exits. A burning building. And out of the horror—a reckoning. Labor laws. Fire codes. Frances Perkins. The seeds of the New Deal.

Joel and Andi helped launch and build the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition—and the public memorial that speaks in steel, fabric, and fire. This is about more than history. It’s about who we choose to remember—and who we’re still willing to fight for.

Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition  

The New York City Triangle Factory Fire  

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When was the last time you really saw the stars? Not just a few twinkles—but the Milky Way stretching overhead like a cosmic river?

Caroline “Siffy” Torkildson—geographer, explorer, and author of the new book “My Home Is Where My Trunk Is”—has spent a lifetime chasing eclipses, hiking sacred landscapes, and advocating for the night sky.

We dig into light pollution—the silent invader erasing our stars, disrupting wildlife, and throwing off our circadian rhythms. But we also explore solutions: from Dark Sky Parks to smarter lighting, from rural stargazing to astrotourism that restores our connection to night.

This is more than a conversation about stars. It’s a call to look up, to slow down, and to remember we belong to something vast and mysterious. We don’t look to the night sky for answers—we look to feel part of something greater than ourselves.

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🚗 She left a marriage, packed her life into a Kia, and drove straight into the unknown. What Brittany Colt found on the other side wasn’t just a new beginning—it was a radical reclaiming of self.

📷 Brittany’s photography doesn’t just capture beauty—it captures reckoning, release, and raw presence. Her images, both portrait and landscape, are striking, soulful, and unforgettable. From her time at the Ansel Adams Gallery to launching The Flying Dress Experience, Brittany’s work invites women to step into awe-inspiring wilderness—and helps them see themselves anew.

We talk resilience, risk, the art of chasing light, and the healing force of nature. This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever stood at a crossroads and wondered what’s waiting if they choose themselves. 🌟 Her work holds power. This episode holds truth. Don’t miss it! 🌅

Brittany Colt Photographer

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What kind of person runs toward the fire — not away? Kristianne Schultz has lived many lifetimes in one: firefighter, EMT, surgical tech, acupuncturist, healer. But behind every role is one relentless search — for healing, for wholeness, for a self-reclaimed from childhood pain and trauma.

In this episode, Kristianne opens up about surviving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, learning to control pain through mind-body practices, and forging a life of fierce compassion. She shares what crisis has taught her about presence, what illness has taught her about love, and why healing always begins within.

This is a conversation about the raw honesty of living fully, the courage to face what breaks us, and the quiet power of someone who refuses to play it safe. Kristianne doesn’t just mend bodies- she helps people reclaim a sense of wholeness.

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What happens when the justice system gets it wrong—devastatingly wrong?

In this riveting episode of Fill To Capacity, attorney Chris Renz shares the harrowing story of how his legal team at Chestnut Cambronne—working with the Great North Innocence Project—helped exonerate Robert “Bobby” Bintz, who spent 25 years behind bars for a brutal crime he didn’t commit. Through persistence, forensic genealogy, and a relentless pursuit of truth, they uncovered the real killer and set Bobby free.

This is a story about perserverance, dead ends, and finally, breakthrough. It’s about a broken system, human error, and the tireless search for truth. This isn’t just about overturning a conviction—it’s about honoring a life lost, restoring a life stolen, and proving that even against the odds, justice is still worth fighting for.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and murder.

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⚖️ When truth stands alone, it still stands—just ask Joan of Arc. 🛡️⚜️

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Who cares for the caregiver?

In this powerful and tender conversation, Mandy Barr—President Carter’s great-niece and Engagement Specialist at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers—opens a door into the heart of caregiving in America today.

With raw honesty and lived experience—as a caregiver, military spouse, and mother of a medically complex child—Mandy Barr brings depth, resilience, and grace to a role millions carry but few see. 

She also brings us something rare: a loving, behind-the-scenes portrait of Rosalynn Carter—her fierce compassion, unwavering presence, and the quiet power that shaped lives and policy.

This is more than a podcast episode—it’s an oral history, a tribute, and a reminder that care is strength, legacy is action, and the human experience begins with being seen.  

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In this revealing episode, we go to the heart of a crisis too many parents carry in silence. Dr. Kate Gawlik—Doctor of Nursing Practice, researcher, professor, and mother of four—exposes the quiet toll of parenting—burnout and the loneliness no one talks about.

We dig into what the data reveals, how the pandemic reshaped family life, and what it means to juggle the nonstop demands of parenting, work, and school schedules. Kate doesn’t just study this—she’s lived it. And now she’s building real spaces where overwhelmed parents feel seen, heard, and supported.

She shares ways to reconnect, reclaim time, and take one simple step that can shift everything.

This one’s for every parent holding it together on the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside. You are not alone.

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In this re-recorded episode, I return to a story that wouldn’t leave me alone. What started as a tribute to my grandfather, Papaco, took on new depth after uncovering surprising threads—especially from Sardinia, where poetry was a lived tradition.

This isn’t just about genealogy. It’s about a burned diploma, a salvaged book of Italian love poems, and what it means to defy the story written for you—and write your own.

I come from people who were told “This isn’t for you.” And we answered back: “Watch me.”

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Pavement is everywhere—trapping heat, polluting water, and cutting us off from nature. But what if we could tear it up and bring life back to our cities? Enter Depave, a dynamo organization transforming urban spaces by tearing out unnecessary pavement and replacing it with thriving green landscapes.

In this episode, Katherine Rose of Depave, reveals why pavement is both an environmental and social justice issue—and how breaking concrete becomes a radical act of change. We explore the legacy of redlining, urban heat islands, and flooding, and how  communities are reclaiming their land, one project at a time.
Discover the "sponge city" revolution—a smarter way to absorb rain, prevent floods, and cool cities. By replacing pavement with wetlands, green roofs, and bioswales, urban areas can fight climate change and build resilience.

From parking lots to parks, from industrial wastelands to lush neighborhoods—Depave proves cities don’t need to be smothered in pavement. They can come alive!

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