The Plural of You

[FINALE] Awakening Compassion at Work - Monica Worline (Replay) (POY 68)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:02:00 -0000

Monica Worline has co-authored a book about the benefits of compassion at work, and about how we can make our workplaces better for everyone.

Community Safety Nets: Looking Beyond Government Aid - Alex Forsythe (POY 67)

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:02:00 -0000

With social safety nets stripped, where can people in need turn to? Alex Forsythe shares her experience with Little Free Pantries in Alabama.

Community Organizing for Socially Awkward People - Roderick Douglass (POY 66)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:02:00 -0000

Community organizing can be intimidating for many of us who are aspiring helpers. Roderick Douglass wrote a book to share his wisdom about it.

How to Use Your Privilege (Yes, Yours) to Stop Racism - Melanie Hood-Wilson (POY 65)

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:02:00 -0000

Too many Americans think they can't—or won't—do anything about racism. Melanie Hood-Wilson is building communities to help reach them.

How to Be a More Engaged Neighbor—And How It Will Help You - David Burton (POY 64)

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:02:00 -0000

Apathy and isolation define many modern neighborhoods. David Burton counters that socially engaged neighborhoods are better for everyone.

Does the Loneliness Epidemic Really Exist? - Dr. Claude S. Fischer (POY 63)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:02:00 -0000

Heard of the loneliness epidemic? It's not what it seems. Sociologist Dr. Claude S. Fischer describes our long history of loneliness scares.

How to Pick a Lane As a Helper—And Stay In It - Laura Hale 2 (POY 62)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:02:00 -0000

How do you decide where to get involved and help the people around you? Laura Hale returns to share her insights.

What Do We Do Now? How to Be a Better Helper in These Times (POY 10th Anniversary)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:02:00 -0000

Josh Morgan shares an audio essay on his philosophy of helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast.

Using Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games to Reach Kids - Dr. Megan Connell (POY 60)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Most things humans have created can be used to help others. Dr. Megan Connell uses role-playing games to help kids learn about themselves.

Temple of the Forgotten: A Street Chaplain’s Network of Kindness - Rev. Charlotte Cramer (POY 59)

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Those experiencing homelessness are too often forgotten about. Rev. Charlotte Cramer works to meet them where they are and unite us with them.

What’s Your Grief?: Grief Support for the Rest of Us - Litsa Williams (POY 58)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:01:00 -0000

Grief is a constellation of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Litsa Williams co-founded What's Your Grief? to assist with the process.

Remembering Damien Haussling from 2021

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:55:53 -0000

Damien Haussling passed away on July 15, 2024. This is a rebroadcast of his appearance on The Best Kind podcast from 2021. Rest in power, Damien.

Empowering Everyone via Disability Studies at CUNY - Dr. Andrew Marcum (POY 57)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:02:00 -0000

People with disabilities have much to offer society. Dr. Andrew Marcum directs Disability Studies at CUNY to help us see their potential.

How to Throw a Block Party—And Why You Should - Vanessa Elias (POY 56)

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:02:00 -0000

Vanessa Elias began throwing block parties in her hometown to bring her community back together. Now she's teaching others how to do the same.

Kits to Heart: Bringing Solidarity to Those Affected by Cancer - Sonia Su (POY 55)

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:02:00 -0000

Sonia Su received a cancer diagnosis at a young age—and a care kit that changed her life. Now her mission is to help other cancer patients.

What You May Not Know About Foster Care & Adoption - Kathy York (POY 54)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:02:00 -0000

Kathy York is a counselor who specializes in foster care and adoption issues—and is an adoptive parent, too. Hear her talk about the system.

The Power of Love in a Post-Pandemic World - Barb Seaman (POY 53)

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:02:00 -0000

Barb Seaman helps a local organization in Washington state repair the social damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear the inspiring story.

The Case for Universal Free School Meals - Teddy Waszazek (POY 52)

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:02:00 -0000

Teddy Waszazek led the universal free school meals campaign in Vermont, and now they're a law in the state. Here he shares what he learned.

The Elder Care Playbook: An Elder Care Manual - Petra Weggel (POY 51)

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:02:00 -0000

Our loved ones are getting older and will one day need elder care. Petra Weggel wrote The Elder Care Playbook to share her wealth of knowledge.

Struggling With Boundaries? You May Be A Super-Helper - Jess Baker & Rod Vincent (POY 50)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:01:00 -0000

Super-helpers are people who care at the expense of their well-being. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent wrote a book to help them protect themselves.

Graving: Connecting Families with Their Ancestors – Brandon Wofford-Asuncion (POY 49)

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Graving is a hobby where people visit graves for fun. Brandon Wofford-Asuncion uses it to help others find lost relatives near San Francisco.

SPECIAL: How You Can Help the Women's Rights Movement (POY 48)

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:00:00 -0000

Advocates from three women's rights causes — financial feminism, the Equal Rights Amendment, and clinic defense — share actions you can take to help women.

Kara Perez (Part 1): Skip to 1:40
Krista Niles (Part 2): Skip to 13:10
Sonya Mendoza (Part 3): Skip to 25:05

Documenting the "Wounded Healers" on Radio & Podcasts - David Freudberg (POY 47)

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0000

David Freudberg made his career documenting America's caregivers for public radio. Josh talks with him about why and asks how he copes with negativity.

F.A.R.M.S: Protecting Small Farmers of Color in the South - Jillian Hishaw (POY 46)

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:00:00 -0000

Jillian Hishaw offers legal aid to America's small farmers as they age. She's also helping them feed families in need across the Southeastern US.

STORIES: Lights in a Dark Place / The Turkey Sandwich (POY 45)

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:00:00 -0000

To celebrate The Plural of You's third anniversary, Josh invites two people to share stories of the nicest things strangers have done for them.

[2023 UPDATE] The Little Free Pantry - Jessica McClard (POY 44)

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Jessica McClard founded The Little Free Pantry with a simple model: take groceries when you need, leave them if you can. Now the concept has gone worldwide.

Spaceship Media: Journalism That Bridges Divides – Eve Pearlman & Jeremy Hay (POY 39)

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 16:00:00 -0000

Eve Pearlman and Jeremy Hay founded Spaceship Media to convince opposing sides to talk. They’re using journalism to reconnect Americans and restore trust.

Awakening Compassion at Work - Monica Worline (POY 38)

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:00:00 -0000