Tangential Inspiration

Episode 96: The Iron Nun - Madonna Buder

Summer is winding down here in Oregon.  Looking forward to some slightly cooler weather.  What isn't cooling off is the inspiration we are serving up this week.  Amy starts us off with how garbage and waste can be used to make useful items and even beautiful art.  Teresa takes us on a swim-bike-run adventure with the Iron Nun who has completed over 40 Iron Man events and is still doing triathlons at 92 with few signs of slowing down.  And finally, Teresa talks about some high-tech and some very low-tech ways people are making the world better with seeds.  There is something to inspire just about everyone in this podcast!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 95: Jesse Thistle: Hitting Rock Bottom, Digging Deeper, Then Climbing Out

Everyone has experienced feeling down and getting hit with one more thing.  Imagine your whole life being a continuous downward fall, where you see rock bottom as you pass it by going 100 miles per hour.  That was Jesse Thistle's life.  How this guy kept surviving is insane!  Learn about how it's never too late to turn things around.   Amy tells us about a new find of an amazing salad dressing that is helping others going through cancer and is actually chuck full of superfoods.  Teresa wraps things up with Dig Deep, a human rights charity that is bringing water to thousands of homes and working to end water inequality.  Settle in and have a listen, it's a bumpy ride, but at the end of the road is some inspiration!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 94 -Renegades and Friends: Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen

Some fantastic stories this week!  Amy starts off with teens setting up a support network for other teens experiencing mental health crises.  Then she brings the delightful but unexpected pairing of President Barack Obama and rock star Bruce Springsteen.  These two come from very different worlds, but have a shared vision for the United States.  And Teresa wraps it up with a hodge-podge of short stories about how nature is making a comeback around the world.  Inspiration abounds!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 93: Determined to Rise - Giannis Antetokounmpo

Welcome to another week of inspiration!  We have some great stories to top off your inspiration tanks!  Amy starts off with some heartwarming stories about how transformational a simple game of catch can be.  Teresa brings you the incredible story of the rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo, from very humble beginnings in Greece to a power player on the Milwaukie Bucks.  The determination and humility of this guy are sure to inspire.  Finally, Teresa tells a tale of good karma that was 85 years in the making.  Have a listen and gulp down some refreshing inspiration!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 92: Jenna and Barbara: The Bush Twins Using Sisterhood for Good

August 7th is National Sister's Day in the US.  We have got some great sister stories in this episode, with Amy doing a deep dive on the Former First Daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush.  The story of the closeness of the sister's is amazing, and that even with their careers and young families, these sisters are doing some fantastic things in the world.  Teresa has some welcome updates on the battle against plastic waste in our oceans and Amy talks about two books about heroes you will want to hear about.   Start your August off with some Sister Power and other good things in the world and top off the old inspiration tank!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 91: David Egan - More Alike Than Different

So, like much of the world, we are suffering through a heatwave this week.  Every year it is just getting hotter and hotter.  Our planet is on fire (in some places literally).  We need to muster all the positive energy we can so we must seek out the good and the light.  This week, we bring you stories to help nurture that positive energy so you can let it build and then release it out into the world.  First up are more stories of hope and perseverance from Ukraine, this time featuring actor and WWE Wrestler John Cena.  John has fulfilled more Make a Wish Foundation Wishes than any other person and he does not disappoint a huge fan in Ukraine.  Then Teresa focuses on David Egan, an advocate and public speaker promoting treating the disabled with respect and dignity while looking at them for what they can do, not what they can't do.  David, who has Down's Syndrome has not let it stop him one bit, and there is a lot to learn from this man.  Amy wraps up with two stories out of Oregon about how people are making the outdoors more accessible for those with wheelchairs or limited mobility.   Find a spot near a pool or a lake, or find a beach with a breeze, kick back and have a listen.  Let's refill out positive energy and then release it into the world.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 90: Suleika Jaouad - Following A Trail of Gratitude

Summer is going full blast!  Well at least here in the Pacific Northwest, and apparently the UK- weird.  Well anyway, it's hot.  But we do have some fantastic inspiring tales this week.  Teresa starts off with the story of a father that gave his son a gift that was 10 years in the making, and helped a lot of other people along the way.  Amy introduces us to New York Times columnist, Suleika Jaouad, who documented her battle with cancer in a weekly column and then went on a road trip to meet some of the people who she interacted with during her recovery.  It's a really moving story and you are going to become a fan of this woman!  Amy finishes up with a story about an Oregon charity that provides books to inmates in our state and federal penitentiaries.   It's inspired us to do our own book drive to provide literature to those who are incarcerated.  Take a "you" break, recharge your inspiration batteries, and go shine like a light in the darkness.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 89: José Andrés - The World’s Front Line Chef

The war in Ukraine still wages on, with countless people dying from the Russian invasion.  Whenever we can, we like to highlight the bright spots in this tragic war.  We have touched on Chef José Andrés before, but this guy deserves a lot more attention.  Amy does a deep dive on this Chef who travels the world to feed those in need under the direst circumstances.  You have to hear about this guy.  But first, Teresa starts off with two short stories about generational torches being passed in communities with groups that make a difference.  Amy finishes the episode off with a story about an amazing charity that is changing lives around the world with a rugged line of bicycles.  These bicycles are changing how people live in some of the poorest countries in the world.  This is a great episode.  Pour yourself a nice glass of ice tea, find a patch of shade, and have a listen.
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 88: Terra Pacem Wines Interview: Disability, Inclusion, and Wine

So, we have something special for you this week- an interview with Amy Lobben, one of the owners of Terra Pacem Winery.  Amy with her husband Andrew Marcus opened Terra Pacem Winery to help provide a place for their developmentally disabled son and other people with intellectual disabilities to have a community.  Besides making delicious wines in the Pacific Northwest, Terra Pacem supports people with intellectual disabilities by providing a community, financial support, and informational seminars to help people access resources.  This is an amazing company that is investing in its community and spreads the message of inclusion for everybody.  Go to terrapacem.com, order some wine, and have a listen!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

Episode 87: Jackie Robinson - Breaking the Color Barrier Part 2

So many dark things taking up everyone's attention.  It is too easy to be swallowed up in the darkness, so we must seek the light and the hope.  Things can get better and change will come, but we got to make it through to the other side.   Here are some stories that will help shine a light.  Amy starts off with three short stories about women fostering literacy in creative ways.  Teresa takes on Part 2 of Jackie Robinson, focusing on his role as an activist pushing for equal rights for Blacks in America, even before the Civil Rights Movement took off.  Then Teresa finishes off with an Instagram movement for Dad Gang, where Black fathers celebrate their role in their children's lives and support each other.  These dads are bringing it!  It is going to be dark for a while.  Find the lights that guide your way.  Now, more than ever, is the time to be the change you want to see in the world!
#BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1   Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek