Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

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Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington episodes

July 16, 2025 Ep 77: "Fun, Friends and a Big Green Tractor!"
Summer is in full swing and Nora and Craig have been busy making the most of it! On this smile-filled episode they reflect on their adventures with friends Nathan and Miranda and their two fun loving boys during their trip to Maine. What was the most meaningful activity they did together? The answer might surprise you. Plus, the story behind their newest family member… Theodore The Tractor! All this plus a particularly sticky candy review and 3 Truths and a Fib John Deere edition!

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1 hr 7 min
July 02, 2025 Ep 76: "4th of July Memories and Traditions"
Nora and Craig celebrate the Fourth of July by sharing their traditions, family memories, and the joy their dogs bring to their lives. They look back on Fred’s life and the incredible ways he connected with the world and the people he met. All this plus a critter update and another vintage candy review to chew on!
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1 hr 6 min
June 25, 2025 Ep 75: "Finding Your Why" with Melissa Martone
What does it mean to find your "why"? On this week's episode, Nora and Craig sit down with Mellissa Martone, a 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher from New Jersey with a very important question for all of us. For this daughter of a NYPD Detective, cancer survivor and accomplished athlete, it involves embracing the challenges life throws at her by working through them in a way that makes her stronger than before. Melissa's grit and enthusiasm for life is what makes her a great teacher and an unforgettable podcast guest.

Find Melissa on Instagram: @halfthyroid_halfmarathon
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1 hr 23 min
June 18, 2025 Ep 74: "You Bet Your Beans!"
Nora and Craig recap their busy weekend in Boston while trying another iconic candy named after the city's favorite supper. Plus an unexpected visit from Frank, a very special Frugal Fairy who is working to make their tractor dreams come true! And a Stubbornly Positive look back at the failed relationships and heartaches that lead us to one another. All this and an extra sweet version of 3 Truths and a Fib.

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1 hr 19 min
June 11, 2025 Ep 73: "Close Before You Doze" with Ryland Chapman
This week Nora and Craig are joined by Ryland Chapman, Firefighter/EMT in Fairfax County, Virginia and one of Craig's closest friends since their high school days. He shares fire safety tips and incredible stories from his impressive 22 year career. Including: responding to the Nepalese earthquakes in 2015 as part of a USAID crew of highly trained urban search and rescue specialists. Ryland also opens up about how he balances the stress and trauma of his job with his life as a husband and father of two young kids.
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1 hr 24 min
June 04, 2025 Ep 72: "Finding Space in our National Parks"
Lace up your hiking boots and grab your binoculars for this National Park themed episode that is sure to PEAK your interest! Nora and Craig reflect on the amazing memories they've made over the years in National Parks across the country. Fred's love of exploration continues to inspire them to seek out these diverse and beautiful places whenever they can. Plus, more weird candy, (Freeze Dried what?) and a National Parks themed edition of 3 truths and a fib.

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1 hr 20 min
May 28, 2025 Ep 71: "We're Home!"
Fresh back from 2 months on the road, Nora and Craig have a lot to unpack on this episode! Listen in as they share their biggest takeaways and lessons as well as some heartfelt letters from young readers from Winslow Jr. High that were waiting in their mailbox. All this plus Spicy or Frosty Travel Edition and Nora tries "burnt peanuts" candy for the first time!
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1 hr 1 min
May 21, 2025 Ep 70: "Lessons From The Big Deal" with Hannah Meneses
This week is all about showing up in big ways and small. Nora and Craig reflect on their last week in South Carolina and the lessons they've learned from the recently departed John W. Purvis Jr., Craig's brother-in-law and loving father of four. With Memorial Day approaching it is all the more important to understand how precious our time together is and John demonstrated that by above all else, showing up for the people in his life. Then, Hannah Meneses returns to share an update on the beautiful aftermath of her daring water rescue back in March. All this plus Craig's thoughts on how to have a "well spent Memorial Day".

Find Hannah & King Eiders Pub on Instagram: @hllywd_hannah & @kingeiders
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1 hr 21 min
May 14, 2025 Ep 69: "The Mother of All Episodes!" with Shannon Lurkin and Cheryl Parkington
This week on the Stubbornly Positive Podcast, Nora and Craig are joined by two extraordinary guests, their Moms! From Craig's Mom's house on Hilton Head Island SC they dive into stories from the women who raised them and even put their knowledge to the test in Mom themed trivia! These two ladies have a lot to say about motherhood, family and getting the most out of life. All this, plus a very special performance from Nora's Mom.
1 hr 23 min
April 30, 2025 Ep 68: "Finding Surprises on Memory Lane"
Coming to you from South Carolina, Nora and Craig reflect on their recent travels from Maine, Virginia, DC, Raleigh, Lake Oconee, and Hilton Head. They examine how reconnecting with their pasts has given them a new appreciation for the present. Plus, the story of how Nora got bamboozled by a bougie Beagle, Bingo's first groom session with recent guest Haley Easthom, and a romantic revelation from Craig's employment history.

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55 min

About Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

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This podcast is all about the power of Stubborn Positivity, an idea that defies today’s world's emphasis on the toxically positive. Here you will find real-life stories from everyday people who defied…