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Dec. 17, 2021

Feel Good Friday! A Second Chance for People who Deserve It!

This week’s feel good story is about a company called Second Chance, in Baltimore, Md. Second Chance offers 2nd chances for materials and 2nd chances for people. Second Chance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides people, ma...

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Dec. 14, 2021

Holiday Episode! Compilation of This Year's Guests Sharing Their Favo…

In this Special Edition Holiday Episode, we compiled responses from 18 different guests of the podcast this year who answered the question "What is your favorite holiday tradition?" We received so many wonderful answers from ...

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Dec. 10, 2021

Feel Good Friday! The Hero Santa!

Steve tells the story of how a very special Santa Claus saved not only Christmas, but the innocence of a small child who never forgot. To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the scenes info, …

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Dec. 7, 2021

Mark Bunn: Vedic Science, Dharma, Breathwork, Conscious Living, and t…

Mark Bunn has spent the last 30 years studying the ancient wisdoms of health, transcendence, higher consciousness, dharma (natural purpose) and the deeper mysteries of life. Drawing primarily on the timeless Vedic tradition o...

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Dec. 3, 2021

Feel Good Friday! The Story of Trashaun Willis, the One-Armed Athlete…

This week’s 5-Minute feel good story is about internet sensation Trashaun Willis, who due to a rare disorder called Amniotic Band Disorder Syndrome, was born with only one arm. But not only has that not stopped him, he has g...

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Nov. 30, 2021

Better Place Badasses: Season 4! What Keanu Reeves, a 7 Year-Old Supe…

Once again, it’s time for Better Place Badasses of Season 4, where Steve and Erin each shine a light on 5 Badasses that are making a positive difference in the world. Featured on this episode: Amy Wright of Bitty and …

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Nov. 26, 2021

Feel Good Friday! The Story of Betty Jenkins and the Inflatable Bra!

In this episode, Steve tells the story of Betty Jenkins and the inflatable Bra. Betty, in her own words, describes what happened to her when she was just a skinny teenager, was wearing an inflatable bra given to her by …

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Nov. 23, 2021

Linda Bjork: Founder of Hope for Healing, Trying to Stop One Heart Fr…

Linda Bjork is a best selling author, speaker, host of "Linda's Corner" podcast, and founder of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. Some of her books include “Crushed: A Journey Through Depression,” and Amazon best seller ...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Feel Good Friday! The Thanksgiving Story of Jamal Hinton and the Mist…

In this episode, Steve tells the heartwarming Thanksgiving story of Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench. Wanda went to send a Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation text to her grandson, but unbeknownst to her, he had a new phone with a ne...

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Nov. 16, 2021

Paul House and Angie Gade: Turning Tragedy Into Hope and Healing for …

This week's guests are Paul House and Angie Gade of HouseInTheWoods.org. Paul and Dee House founded House in the Woods after their son, Sgt. Joel A. House, was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in the Army in Iraq. …

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Nov. 12, 2021

Feel Good Friday! The Story of Lawrence Anthony, The Elephant Whisper…

In this very first episode of Feel Good Friday, Steve tells the remarkable true story of the Elephant Whisperer, Lawrence Anthony. Anthony, a conservationist, environmentalist and best selling author, was head of conservatio...

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Nov. 9, 2021

Hema Vyas, UK Psychologist and "Heart Whisperer" - Aligning the Heart…

Hema Vyas, the “Heart Whisperer,” is one of the UK’s most prestigious psychologists. A renowned speaker on heart wisdom, human consciousness, spirituality, health, energy medicine and the science of Ayurveda, for almost thir...

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Nov. 2, 2021

Christy Turlington Burns: On a Mission to Stop Preventable Deaths Fro…

Every Mother Counts (EMC) founder Christy Turlington Burns’ work in maternal health began after experiencing a childbirth related complication in 2003—an experience that would later inspire her to direct and produce the docum...

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Sept. 21, 2021

CNN Hero Woody Faircloth: Kindness Can Spread as Quickly as the Wildf…

CNN Hero Woody Faircloth is the founder of EmergencyRV.org , initially established in response to the massive and deadly November 2018 Campfire, which decimated the entire town of Paradise, California and left more than 50,00...

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Sept. 14, 2021

It Ain't Easy! Challenges of Trying to Make a Better World as Wildlif…

In this episode, Steve and Erin cover a variety of topics, starting with an update on the Paul Rusesabagina (The real-life hero of the movie “Hotel Rwanda") kidnapping and trial, and Steve does a deep dive on the David Atten...

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Sept. 7, 2021

DJ/Co-Founder of Ecstatic Dance LA, Robin Parrish on Bridging the Min…

Robin Parrish is the Co-Founder of Ecstatic Dance LA where he has facilitated hundreds of events for thousands of participants encouraging self-expression, holistic wellness, and personal transformation through embodiment pra...

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Aug. 31, 2021

Freddie Fuller: The Singing Cowboy and The Power of Musical Last Wish…

In this episode, we speak with Freddie about the power of music in our lives and his passion for playing musical last wishes; singing and playing his guitar for those who are dying. FREDDIE FULLER, also known as the “The …

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Aug. 24, 2021

Holding on to Hope: A Conversation with Caroline Rose on Facing Stage…

Caroline Rose is a forty-three-year-old mom, wife, dog-lover, wine-loving, hope holding, three-time stage 4 cancer thriver. After being told there was no hope and that her cancer would eventually come back to take her life, C...

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Aug. 17, 2021

WOW Episode!: Words Of Wisdom Compilation of Guests Answering the Que…

At the end of every episode, Steve and Erin ask each guest "What advice do you have for us and our listeners on how we can help make the world a better place?" In this inspiring WOW (Words Of Wisdom) …

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Aug. 10, 2021

Special Edition: Better Place BadAsses of Season 3! Jon Bon Jovi is W…

In this 2nd Special Edition of Better Place Badasses Steve & Erin each select 5 special people from around the world and trade off stories about these inspirational badasses that are making the world a better place. Included...

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Aug. 3, 2021

Dr. Shad Helmstetter: The Power of Neuroplasticity and Positive Self-…

Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., is the author of more than twenty books in the field of self-talk and personal growth. His books include the classic self-talk best-seller, “What to Say When You Talk to Your Self,” "Negative Self-Ta...

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July 27, 2021

Eric Winters: Author of Swipe Right on Your Best Self: Simple Steps t…

Eric is a self-leadership coach, black-belt hand-washer, speaker, and author with deep knowledge in the science of building courageous and emotionally intelligent mindsets. His know-how is a result of over 20 years of interna...

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July 20, 2021

NPR's How I Built This Finalist, LemonGRAFT CEO Zach Correa

Zach Correa, a finalist of NPR’s How I Built This Fellowship, is the Founder and CEO of LemonGRAFT, built for the buying and selling of homegrown produce. LemonGRAFT’s aim is to build a regenerative food system, build commu...

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July 13, 2021

Is There a Hero Inside You? Award Winning Author and TedX Speaker Chr…

With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transforma...

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