The Plural of You

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.