Tangential Inspiration

Welcome to Episode 235.   This is a big one, with lots of inspiration.  A word of warning, you may want some tissues nearby, it's a bit of an emotional one, but all three stories will inspire.  We start off with our send-off of the incredible Dolly Parton, then we talk about two brothers who are making it their goal to raise money and awareness to combat dementia, and finally, we talk about two sisters, who risk...

It's been a heck of a summer.  We have a lot of inspiration to throw your way.  We start off with a cheerleadering team that is defying stereotypes and doing amazing things (check out the Youtube link below).  Next we talk about the incredible Buck Brannaman, a modern day cowboy who is helping change how people relate with their horses, and maybe each other.   And finally, we share some lessons from a 3rd grade ...

Hey we are back.  Life has been crazy, but we wanted to get out an epsiode to give you a boost of inspiration.  This episode is a little bit different, we are focusing on just one person, but this man's amazing life is certainly enough to carry an episode on its own.  We are going to share about the amazing life of aviation pioneer, Chuck Yeager.   This is an episode you won't want to miss.

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It has been a crazy week, so we are getting out this episode much later than we intended.  But it is worth the wait!  In this episode we will cover a round the world bike trip, a company using Arctic ice to cool the planet, and a follow up on Christina Tosi and her incredible attitude.  Put those earphones in and take some time to refill your cup of inspiration.

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Summer is upon us.  FInd a shady spot and cool off while getting inspired.  We have some truly inspirational stories this week.  We deep dive on the amazing advocacy of Erin Brockovich, who is still going strong.  We also have a few more stories about celebrities speaking candidly about mental health and also things ordinary people are doing to help save endangered species.  There is something for everyone ...

You will love this episode, so much inspiration to be found.  Teresa shares about a young girl who started changing the world when she was only four years old, the hard rocking metal band Metallica who has been a charity juggernaut for decades, and a retired school teacher who is quietly changing lives through bicycles.   This episode is sure to refill your inspiration reserves and put a smile on your face.

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Episode 229 is full of inspiration.  We have the story of Sara Chapman and the Match Girl Strike which changed the world for workers.  Then we have a smattering of celebs who are using their platforms to promote mental health and help eliminate the stigma of seeking help from mental health conditions.  Finally, the bittersweet story of a mom who keeps running in memory of her daughter and is helping others along the ...

Welcome to episode 228!  We have some great inspiration for you in this episode.  We are still working out some sound issues, and hope to have that dialed in soon.  This episode is filled with kids.  We talk about some foster family success stories, a young man who started speaking out against bullying at the age of eight and is still going more than 15 years later, and the Masaka Kids Africana, a group of Afric...

Oh this is a good one.  We have stories of people overcoming tragic backgrounds, an underdog Olympian who stunned the world, and the fascinating work of Robert Putnam and how joining a group can help improve your happiness, health, and even democracy.  There is a lot of inspiration crammed into this episode.

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Welcome to Episode 226!  There is a lot to be inspired by in this episode.  We have people doing amazing things to revive and protect coral reefs.  We have the story of a woman's three decade long search for her missing son.  Finally we have the story of Cupcake Brown (yes that is her name) who despite an incredibly hard life made something out of herself and now inspires others to do the same.  

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Sorry for the delay, we had some technical problems, which have impacted sound quality a little.  Hopefully it is not to noticeable, because this episode has so much powerful inspiration.  We are going to cover a life changing book and the story of a Black man who is dismantling the KKK one member at a time, then a bit about neurodivergence and how it can help change the world, and finally, the story of actor Gary Sinise ...

Need some inspiration?  Come listen to this episode.  You will find inspiration.  We talk about a cookbook that celebrates the stories of imigrants told through food, then we talk about the Artemis 2 NASA program and the brave astronauts who are returning to the moon, and finally, we talk about actress Viola Davis whose harsh childhood memories have fueled her work as an activist against hunger.   

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Episode 223 is full of inspiration.  We have a young woman feeding thousands of school kids in Africa, several incredible civilian heroes of Ukraine, and a double amputee triathlete who is a champion on and off the course.  There is something here that will inspire everyone.  Have a listen and get a heavy dose of inspiration.

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Welcome to Episode 222.   So much inspiration in this episode, plus otters!  Who doesn't love an otter.  We also have the hilarious Holderness Family, and the tragic but inspiring story of Viola Liuzzo.  Its tough out there, come find a moment of peace and inspiration to recharge your batteries.

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So much inspiration is contained in this podcast.  We have a marine biologist who is helping people understand the importance of sharks, four incredible Paralympian athletes from the 2026 Winter Games, and a landfill that is helping solve food scarcity in a truly unique way.  There is a lot to cover, so come have a listen!

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Welcome to Episode 220 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast.  We have three stories that are sure to help fill you with inspiration.  Teresa talks about a jungle guardian in Equador who is on a mission to save endangered plants.  Then there is the story of Pauli Murray, a brilliant legal mind who worked behind the scenes to fight racism and sexism.  And finally, there is the heartwarming story of Pim, who is on...

Welcome to Episode 219 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast.  We celebrate Black History Month with our story about the quiet educator, Septima Poinsette Clark, who helped power the Civil Rights Movement.  We also share the story of 5 Time Olympian, Elena Meyers Taylor, who is a hero on and off the bobsled track, and Teresa shares the stories behind two books you do not want to miss, The Many Lives of Mama Love and&...

Welcome to Episode 218!  This episode is dripping with some serious girl powered inspiration.  We have a young woman who is changing how mental health cared for and viewed in Laos.  Then there is Lina AbiRafeh who has a different and powerful approach to feminism.  And to finish up, Teresa talks about two women who recently died, but left a powerful legacy behind.  So much inspiration to be found in this ep...

Welcome to Episode 217!  There is a lot of inspiration paced into 35 minutes.  We have a family that made a radical lifestyle change to help others.  There is the story about one of the most important Civil Rights activists you probably never heard of, and then there is the story about a woman from Mexico who is using the tradition of her people to win ultra marathons around the world.  Come have a listen.

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