Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

Nora and Craig recorded LIVE this week! Listen in as they take the podcast back to its roots with knee slapping Dad Jokes, critter updates and questions from Fred Family all over the world. All this plus Craig shares insights into his new book!

Nora and Craig are feeling lucky, but it's not just because it's St. Paddy's Day! This week they're reflecting on memories they've made around this often misunderstood, but always significant holiday. Listen in to hear about the intoxicating method of payment Nora received for singing with friends on a St. Paddy's Day from her past. Plus, hear all about the final leg of Craig's trip to NYC and New Jersey, including a stop at one of the city's most exclusive establishments. All this plus some surprising history about this fascinating holiday. 

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This episode has more twists and turns than a New York Pretzel! Craig is off to New Jersey for two speaking events at middle schools with a stay in Manhattan in between. Listen in to hear how Craig's trip got off to an arresting start and learn about all the familiar faces he's seen, including one who flew in from the west coast and joined the episode! Plus, Nora shares a follow up on last week's fertility procedure that came with happy side effects and some encouraging news. 

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This episode is all about tackling the tough stuff with Stubborn Positivity. March has gotten off to a rough start for Nora and Craig, but they're here to work it out and share their tips for making it through. This includes little habits like stretching and breathing, to tackling projects and pumping up the jams, even at the grocery store. Plus, listen in as Nora reflects on the physical and mental challenges of her fertility journey so far and where she's finding hope. All this and their hot takes on what to watch to escape for just the right amount of time. Because, while Stubborn Positivity is all about running towards your problems, everything works better when you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. 

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Nora and Craig had an unexpectedly adventurous week! Listen in as they reflect on the family visit that happily turned from one night into 5 fun filled days. Their adventures include, ice skating, a visit to the Robot Restaurant, the nail salon, some epic sledding and snowball battles, each day punctuated by an illuminating cinematic experience for their niece and nephew. All this plus Punch the monkey's lessons for us all and a Blizzard's worth of 3 Truths and a Fib!

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This poignant and thought provoking episode is about a battle waged on two fronts. One on the frigid and treacherous waters of the Arctic Ocean and the other on the front page of America's early 20th century print media. This week Nora and Craig welcome renowned author and native Mainer, Darrell Hartman, who's incredibly well researched book, Battle of Ink and Ice: A Sensational Story of News Barons, North Pole Explorers And The Making of The Modern Media, will have you dialing up your thermostat and checking your sources with it's vivid depiction of the daring adventures of explorers like Robert Peary and Frederick Cook and the newspapers that backed their exploits. Listen in as Darrell answers readers questions and shares the lengths he went to while researching this fascinating and shockingly relevant time in world history. It is an episode that is sure to answer questions you didn't know you had about the race for the North Pole and provide valuable perspective to our current media landscape. 

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to perform in front of a stadium full of people? Do you know the difference between room sound and in-ear tracks? Have you ever played chess while watching the Super Bowl? On this week’s episode Nora and Craig answer these questions and apply Stubborn Positivity to the outrage surrounding the Halftime show, with a new segment called Hot Takes! Then, they find out where they’d look for one another if they were lost in a grocery store and other important relationship themed questions to help you get in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Plus, what to do when a pipe freezes and Nora smells a bug. 

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The journey to 100 all started with the wag of Fred's tail on a hot and dusty battlefield back in 2010. His message of Stubborn Positivity is what brought Craig and Nora together and it is alive and well in every uplifting episode of the Stubbornly Positive Podcast. This episode is years in the making and your intrepid hosts are excited to celebrate and reflect with their dedicated supporters. You'll be laughing and crying along with them as they respond to listeners' favorite moments and share some of their own. Plus, a look ahead to the exciting future that includes an upcoming smelt fishing trip with Nora (maybe) and everyone's favorite Mainer, Jody Hartman of Dog Named Stella. All this plus a Jurassic sized 3 Truths and a Fib! Buckle up for another 100 episodes and beyond! 

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On this milestone episode Nora and Craig are joined by a man who knows a thing or two about Stubborn Positivity! A real life character from SECOND CHANCES! Randall Liberty is the Maine Corrections Commissioner, the former Warden of Maine State Prison, the Sheriff of Kennebec county for nine years and an Army combat veteran. He is a three time recipient of the Maine Law Enforcement Officer of the year award, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, The National Sheriffs Leadership Institute and the New England Chiefs of Police Command Course. Just to name a few of his titles and accomplishments! As Commissioner, Randy implemented an operating philosophy known as the Maine Model of Corrections. Representing a radical shift from traditional models of incarceration, it focuses on rehabilitation, redemption, de-stigmatization, and humanization. Statewide recidivism rates have since dropped to twenty-one percent, well below the national average of sixty-five percent. On this episode Randy talks about his life of service and his most recent achievement, writing his first book LIBERTY'S PRISON: The Inmate's Son Who Radically Reformed An American Prison. This episode is a must for anyone searching for hope and an example of true leadership in public service. 

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Have you ever wondered what kind of ice cream your dog most resembles? Or have you been trying and failing for years to catch a Leprechaun? Well this week's guest happens to be an expert on these subjects and so much more! On this extra uplifting episode Nora and Craig are joined once again by their insightful six year old niece, Maeve Parkington. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on life, dogs, and the best winter activities in Maine. All this plus, a hoot of a critter update and Craig shares his experience smelt fishing for the first time! 

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