Be The Connection

Gotta connect: Those words sum up Dr. Adam Dorsay's work as a licensed psychologist, author and podcast host. He joins us to share amazing stories and insights of how connections are the most vital part of life, including one connection that transformed his own life and helped him discover his purpose and passion. Dr. Adam Dorsay's website: https://dradamdorsay.com/ Dr. Adam Dorsay on Inst...

We're highlighting the great insights, impactful stories and influential notes of our awesome guests, pausing after each group of eight episodes to double back and reflect on what they've shared. Our goal is serving up content that makes a difference and helping you retain wisdom that will help you build real connections in your day-to-day. Let's dig in on episodes 1-8!

Moore is a small town that was hit with three major tornadoes in a 15-year span. Its story of surviving, roaring back and coming together in the process is inspiring and highlights the value of connections in times of adversity. City leader Deidre Ebrey joins us to tell Moore's story of triumph over challenges. City of Moore website: https://www.cityofmoore.com/ Moore on Facebook: https://www....

Shiloh Field Community Garden grows more than fresh fruits and vegetables - it grows connections and unites the community through the hard work and far-reaching impact it has. Board chair Julie Wright shares the story of the garden, the many types of people who forge bonds there and how its mission has grown to feed and inspire since its founding in 2011. Shiloh Field website: https://www.shilohfi...

Known as "The Man at the Airport," Hassan was stranded at Kuala Lumpur Airport for seven months as a Syrian refugee unable to obtain a visa. Now, he's found a new home in Canada but remains an outspoken voice for refugees around the world as he looks to build connections and create change. "Man at the Airport" on Amazon Hassan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kontar_...

Pingree Detroit is a worker's cooperative that employs veterans, upcycles old leather and car materials into handmade goods and is built on the idea of bettering its neighborhoods and communities through sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing. CEO Jarret Schlaff joins us to break down how connections drive Pingree, what it means to represent the 313 and how to make a sustainable difference in...

Dr. Jason Miller has worked in the counseling field for more than 20 years and serves up a ton of insights on the mental and emotional challenges of connecting in life, from feeling so unique that no one can possibly understand your problems to the gap social media leaves as a tool for real connections. There's depth to this one, so settle in for insights that will help spark change and growth...

Featured on FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," Oliver is a talented photographer who shares how his art, community and even Wrexham's football team helped save his life during one of its most challenging times. He lays out the story of how he connected with his art and how it shapes his view of the world, along with providing a way for him to give back to those who have given so much to...

The 100+ dogs (and cat) of Denver International Airport's C.A.T.S. (Canine Airport Therapy Squad) roam the terminals and gates of one of the largest airports in the U.S., encouraging and comforting stressed travelers and staff. Stephanie Figueroa works with C.A.T.S. as the airport's public information officer and joins us to share the tail-wagging, uplifting stories of how these awesome an...

Headstrong Girls Boxing is a nonprofit boxing club offering free coaching and training to girls ages 12-18 in the Austin, Texas area. The club seeks to build community, promote mental well-being and connections and provide an outlet for girls to come together through learning basic boxing skills in a fun way. Club president and co-founder Alex Plichta joins us to share the group's story, how i...

Dr. Tania Israel is a professor and associate dean at the University of California, Santa Barbara and has done extensive work on the divisions and disconnections that exist on a political level within our society. She joins us to talk about how we can bridge those divides, promote connection and tackle the mental health challenges that come with living in a divided society. Settle in for a differe...

Travelling Kitchen Trust is a social enterprise nonprofit helping those dealing with food hardship and other challenges in New Zealand. Their mission is to connect these people - as well as busy families and extended communities - through the shared experience of making delicious food from healthy, local ingredients. Co-founder Alison Herft joins us to share the organization's story, the impac...

Kemp Boyd is the leader of Love Akron, a community-focused nonprofit, as well as a head football coach, pastor and member of a city police advisory board and joins host Andy Harris to talk about how we can humanize ourselves and one another to create connections and relationships that have the potential to influence others and empower change and community in our lives. Love Akron website: https://...

Special K Ranch is a Montana-based ranch that provides a chance for individuals with developmental disabilities to be a core part of a working, thriving farm community. Steve Aadland, the ranch's director of development, joins us to share the amazing, inspiring stories of the ranchers who make this special place go and connect you to the awesome, uplifting work that delivers so much more than...

Markelle Taylor, a former San Quentin State Prison inmate and member of the prison's 1,000 Mile Club, shares his journey from serving a life sentence to being released and using what he learned inside the prison walls to build connections, develop community and share love with people who are still incarcerated as well as those he meets in his new roles as a running coach, speaker and public fi...

Host Andy Harris is joined by Tim Fitzpatrick, Diana Fitzpatrick and Jim Maloney of the 1,000 Mile Club, a running club for inmates inside San Quentin State Prison in California. The club and its full marathon inside the prison walls are featured in the new documentary "26.2 to Life" and its three lead coaches sit down for a conversation about how the club creates connections and builds...