Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

CRAIG&FRED would not have been half the book it is without this week’s guest on the Stubbornly Positive Podcast. Kelly Shetron stepped up for Craig and his story, despite the daunting three month deadline. She is a gifted writer with the right combination of curiosity, compassion and courage and the perfect co-author to help shape this incredible tale. Tune in to hear the surprising behind the scenes story of how it all came together. You can learn more about Kelly and her awesome work at www.KellyShetron.com 

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Craig and Nora had their minds set, they were not going to bring another dog into the picture for the foreseeable future. The universe, however, had other plans. Tune in to hear the incredible story about how they came to foster a special puppy in need of a new home. An adventurous little cairn terrier named B-I-N-G-O with short legs and a big personality! They have a feeling a stubbornly positive angel arranged this beautiful twist of fate.

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Craig and Nora are joined by Nan Hauser, a world renowned marine biologist. Hear her incredible whale of a tale; how she was saved from a tiger shark by a humpback whale that has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, 60 Minutes and news outlets around the world. Nan discusses the consciousness and altruistic behavior of whales, and the importance of understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures. Tune in to learn all about her incredible career and the important work she is doing to protect marine life and our planet. For more information visit https://whaleresearch.org/. Find Nan on instagram @NanHauser.

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On this episode Nora and Craig share the things that surprised them about their first speaking engagement without Fred’s physical presence. One being a special performance by a rare critter. What are the realities (and annoying parts) of working together as a couple and the unexpected challenges they’ve faced recently and over the years. 

0:00 - Intro

4:10 - Easter Weekend / Parkington Ham Jam

11:22 - Bird Strut and First Event Without Fred’s physical presence

29:08 - Working Together As A Couple

55:30 - Stubborn Positivity in Relationships And Broccoli Mac

58:30 - How Do You Spend So Much Time Together?

1:05:11 - Two Truths And A Fib

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On this exciting episode we celebrate Nora’s birthday a day early with her sister and renowned musician, Lydia Parkington. Lydia gifts us all with TWO exclusive performances on guitar and cello. Tune in to hear epic tales of the Parkington Sisters early days, all things cello and song writing from a professional, rooster feuds, the surprising world of classical music and orchestras. 

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - All About Lydia Parkington: Cellist, Guitarist, Singer Songwriter and All Around Awesome Human

4:25 - The Making Of The Parkington Sisters Band

8:40 - Craig Reminisces On Meeting The Parkingtons

9:20 - How Is Nora As An Older Sister?

13:50 - The Infamous Rooster Story

19:27 - Wellfleet, Cape Cod

22:00 - All Things Cello From A Professional

29:55 - Lydia Performs JS Bach's Cello Suite No. 1, Prélude by memory

33:15 - Performing with Orchestras & Symphonies

36:55 - The Dangers of Classical Music

39:50 - Music Theory

42:25 - Craig Receives His Flowers

46:40 - Advice On Songwriting

57:00 - Connection Between Audience & Live Music

1:01:33 - Craig's 3 Truths And A Fib

1:06:30 - Lydia Performs "Sailor Song" On Guitar 

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Nora and Craig discuss the difference between being mentally strong and acting tough. Craig reads and reflects on a passage from CRAIG & FRED. Nora shares stories from her feral Cape Cod childhood and Ruby’s surprising new habit plus another exhilarating round of 3 truths and a lie.  

Nora and Craig are joined once again by the one and only Jess Kwerel, LPC, LCPC! Stubbornly Positive Podcast "resident therapist" and all around awesome human. Listen in to hear them tackle some listener questions, how to identify emotions and how the muppets have more answers than we might have thought. You can find Jess at www.jessicakwerel.com and www.petlossdc.com.

In this episode Craig shares what he is writing about and currently working towards. He and Nora reflect on the process that lead to CRAIG & FRED while revisiting the first chapter together. Tune in for some never before heard stories and a glimpse into the next chapter.

Craig and Nora sit down to reflect on their most helpful tips for battling the winter blues. These have been little habits that they’ve seen make a big impact on their lives and coincide with their journey with grief.  After their recent trip to NYC they realized how much they needed to connect with friends, family and one of Fred’s favorite places, the Big Apple.

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this episode Nora and Craig sit down to answer questions about their relationship and how Fred and Ruby brought them together. Listen in to hear some never before heard stories and learn about a visit from a certain fiscally responsible group of fairies.