Social Advocacy Episodes

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball explores the inspiring world of neurodiversity with Tara May, the CEO of Aspiritech. Discover how this nonprofit tech service organization, where 95% of the employees are autistic, is revolutionizing the tech industry through kindness and psychological safety. Tara delves into the origins of Aspiritech, the concept of neurodiversity, and shares invaluable advice for companies looking to transform their work culture...

Send us a text In today’s episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we delve into the controversial topic of evolution versus creation with evangelist, author, and founder of Dinosaur Adventureland, Kent Hovind. Join us as Kent shares his journey, from his passionate advocacy for creationism to his time in prison, and the fascinating theories he presents in his extensive collection of books and videos. Learn about his debates with atheists, his views on the dangers of the evolution theory, and...

Send us a text In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball sits down with the multifaceted Thomas Brown, a writer, photographer, and podcaster. Thomas shares his journey of self-discovery and healing through art and creativity. He discusses his memoir, '2012: A Bicycle Odyssey,' which recounts his cross-country bike ride for suicide awareness, inspired by the loss of his brother. Thomas also delves into his two podcasts, 'Inner Monologue' and 'Stages,' and how they provide...

Send us a text In this emotionally charged episode of the Living the Dream podcast, host Curveball sits down with Steven Wilson, a 75-year-old author, to discuss his lifelong battle with bipolar disorder. Steven shares his harrowing experiences, from a traumatic childhood event to his struggles with deep depression and suicidal ideations. He also sheds light on the challenges of the mental health system in the United States and the importance of mental health support groups. This episode is a mu...

Send us a text In today’s episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we delve into the emotional and psychological condition of modern America with Jane Marie Auret, author and founder of the Screen in Literary Ego magazine. Jane shares her insights on the mental health crisis affecting Gen Z, the impact of modern psychology, and the importance of finding purpose in life. She also discusses her work in a facility for teenage female wards of the state and the challenges of the foster care system...

Send us a text From the echoes of World War II to the current conflict in Ukraine, join us on the Living the Dream podcast with Curveball as we dive into a gripping narrative with Oksana Kukurudza. Discover her family's harrowing journey from Nazi slave camps to success in America, and how history's shadows loom over today's geopolitical struggles. Oksana's tale is a testament to resilience, a reminder of the past, and a call to action for the future. Tune in to be inspired by a story of surviva...

Send us a text Dive into the transformative world of therapeutic mindfulness with Ruth Fearnow, a trauma therapist and EMDR-certified expert who unveils the power of mindfulness beyond mere relaxation. In this riveting episode of 'Living the Dream with Curveball,' Ruth shares her journey from the Shaolin foothills to the therapist's chair, offering listeners a treasure trove of strategies to not just cope, but truly heal emotional pain. Discover how to become a 'mindfulness ninja' and harness th...

Send us a text Dive into the inspiring world of cybersecurity and inclusivity with the latest episode of the Living the Dream podcast featuring David Mayne, the co-founder and director of the Apex program. Discover how David's personal journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a cybersecurity expert ignited his passion for helping others. Learn about the Apex program's mission to provide people with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, with the tools and opp...

Send us a text Dive into the transformative journey of Lisa Sugarman, a crisis counselor and author, as she shares her poignant story on 'Living the Dream' with Curveball. Discover how the revelation of her father's suicide reshaped her life's path, leading her to a mission of mental health advocacy and storytelling. Join us for an episode filled with raw emotion, practical advice, and a message of hope that will leave you inspired to face your own challenges with courage and purpose. www.lisasu...

Send us a text Join Kiah Penfield as she takes us through her compelling narrative of living with mental illness, her educational pursuits as a deaf educator, and her mission to shed light on unsolved crimes. Her candid discussion on mental health treatments and the power of songwriting as an emotional outlet will leave you enlightened and encouraged to seek your own paths of healing and expression.

Send us a text Join former deputy sheriff Alfred Anderson as he takes us through the murky waters of constitutional rights and police interactions. With his unique insider perspective, Anderson demystifies the legal jargon and empowers listeners with the knowledge to protect their civil liberties. Tune in for a masterclass in understanding the law.

Send us a text Donald Dunn's winding career path from military service to failed business owner led him to discover a new mission in life: helping fellow veterans through media. His podcast, radio station, and non-profit give vets an outlet for sharing stories, making music, and getting support. Dunn found healing through lifting others up. www.gunroomradio.com PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews

Send us a text In this fascinating interview, Stan Goldberg takes us through the many chapters of his life journey - from his involvement in the civil rights movement in the 60s, to becoming a professor and developing a love for blues music, to retiring early due to health issues and finding meaning by volunteering for hospice patients. Goldberg has lived an incredibly rich life full of purpose, even in the face of serious illnesses like cancer and Parkinson's. His stories of caregiving, chronic...

Send us a text Sam Mandel is a lifelong mental health advocate & entrepreneur. Sam cofounded Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles with his father, Dr. Steven L. Mandel, in 2014 and has grown the clinic to be one of the most successful and well-respected Ketamine Infusion Therapy clinics in the U.S. He serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of KCLA, managing its growing staff of 16. He oversees all non-clinical functions, ...

Send us a text Katherine Pendergast’s beloved 11-year-old Great Dane, Carmela, passed away on February 19, 2022. Katherine and Carmela were a certified pet therapy team for the majority of Carmela’s life. They volunteered, working with children in their community. Carmela always knew it was time to work when she wore her uniform. She was an incredible dog and brought a smile to many children throughout her career. Katherine’s other Great Dane, Meadow, passed away on May 5, 2022, just shy of her...

Send us a text Thomas Wurm is a visionary healer and entrepreneur with a unique background that blends fifteen years of fire service with his expertise in alternative healing. As the founder of 7 Ways to Medicine, he has dedicated his life to empowering others on their healing journeys. Thomas is a Master Practitioner in NLP, Hypnosis, and Mental and Emotional Release®, as well as certified in Reiki and Ancient Hawaiian Healing Arts. Areas of Expertise - NLP & Hypnosis - Mental and Emotional Re...

Send us a text Marko Kasic is the Founder and Executive Director of FundLife, a grassroots "for-social-profit" organisation based in the Philippines. FundLife uses experiential learning and purposeful play to create enabling pathways for some of the world's most vulnerable children and young people living in short-term and chronic emergencies. Marko also founded 'Girls Got This' - a female-led arm of FundLife that focuses on girls' protection, quality education and dignified employment for high...

Send us a text Rachel Zemach became Deaf at age ten so she has speech. A career teaching Deaf students in a public school had her completely revising her sense of identity. It awoke a passion in Rachel, as well as outrage, about the abysmal state of our education of 85% Deaf/hard of hearing children in the US. This is un-necessary, for its solutions are simple and strongly advocated by Deaf adults, however the hearing world does not have access to this vital information. Parents are told by spe...

Send us a text Dr. G. Rex Kruhly, the founder of Depth Healing Technology, has been studying and training in his multi-discipline crafts of Health, Quantum Science, Personal Development (the areas of awakening, business success and goal achievement, psychology, stress, athletic performance, martial prowess), Consciousness and Brain Research, Classical Japanese Sword, Zen, Aikido, Oneness and Deeksha, Energy Psychologies, Brain Reprogramming, Military Science, Quantum Biology, Ecosystems, and Sp...

Send us a text Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, Paul searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving ev...

Send us a text Robert Riggs is a Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter and digital media entrepreneur. He has also received three coveted Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting. The Peabody and duPont are respectively considered the broadcast TV equivalent of the Oscar and the Pulitzer.Texas A&M University named Robert an Outstanding Alumnus from the College of Architecture in recognition of his journalistic accomplishments. It is a distinction...

Send us a text When Amanda finally managed to get away from the man who was trafficking her she was thirty-one years old and didn’t know what she’d gone through even had a name, much less how to deal with the pain of feeling like a broken person, unworthy of love and filled with so much anger. On a freezing cold day in 2018 she saw former trafficked people standing strong and showing their beautiful resiliency on a stage at an anti-trafficking event. At that moment she finally knew what her pur...

Send us a text D. Paul Fleming is a 100% Disabled US Navy veteran who began his service to his country when he was seventeen years old. He became a leading Veterans advocatehelping fellow Vets navigate the VA and life post military service. He has worked with political leaders, senior VA leadership as well as the Secretaryof the Veterans Affairs on behalf of all our Nations Veterans. He spent ten years as one of eight nationally elected board members of the largest VeteranEntrepreneurial Organi...

Send us a text Jaimee Beebe has been a Casting Director for the last 10 years in film, television, and new media. She also produce and co-host a true crime podcast called "Strictly Stalking" interviewing survivors of stalkers. And Jaimie owns The Boyfriend Bikini Company. On today’s episode Jaimie shares how and why she decided to start her podcast. Jaimie also talks about being in an abusive relationship for 7 years and how leaving the relationship encouraged her to start traveling the world a...