Erin OMalley’s Feel Good Frequency

This one year anniversary show has Erin answering questions sent in by the Feel Good Frequency podcast listeners/viewers. Find out what famous podcaster Erin used to 'open' for at his comedy shows in Vegas years ago. Who was her favorite celebrity interview from her radio days? Which was the hardest? Which person from The Sopranos used to be the Entertainment Director of a Casino back when she kne...

Emi Burke always knew she wanted to help kids, and when the way to do that came to her one day, she went to Target. Using her own money, she started collecting things she thought could cheer up kids in tough situations. Years later, she runs the nonprofit that brings her just as much joy as it has to the more than one million children around the world her organization has helped. See Privacy Polic...

Congresswoman and veteran Larresa Taylor of Milwaukee is the perfect person to oversea a new project in her city. A tiny homes campus is being constructed to help homeless veterans transition off the streets and into homes of their own. This impressive woman has been finding ways to help the city for years, and you can feel her passion throughout this episode. Here's hoping the tiny homes project...

In Episode 47, we met Carlos, who turned around to help a homeless man and his dog get some food and funds for a hotel for an upcoming snowstorm. The kindness continues with Lisa, who put the word out in town that the man could use a job and a roof over his head. WAIT until you hear the jaw dropping response she received from the remarkable humans in St. George, SC. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

If you're a fan of stories where one person after the next steps up to help someone they don't even know, this is the episode for you. Tradesmen from Nampa, Idaho and surrounding communities heard about a 5 year old whose extensive medical needs are more than his home can handle. One by one, they've stepped up and are on the way to making a life-changing remodel idea become a reality. This one wil...

One man in St. George, South Carolina, started a chain of kindness that saved 2 lives and made national news. This inspirational story will stick with you in the best way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Meet Connor. He’s got a great buddy named ‘Nana’ who helped him turn his kindness into nonprofit. Together, they create kindness kits and teach kids the joy in giving back to others. Wait until you hear just how many official “acts of kindness” they’ve inspired!  #positivity #kindness #actsofkindness See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Scrolling through social media, Erin stumbled upon a Humane Society that has found a way to help you celebrate Valentine's Day. Or make it easier to handle with an out-of-the-box way of putting those who've wronged you exactly where they should be. Well, their names, anyway. This one will make you laugh and hopefully help you look at Valentine's Day in a better light-especially if you've been drea...

Winter can be even longer when you can't participate in activities that make it fun. Erin didn't think it was possible for her son to ever ski with her until she came across a program at Wachusett mountain that changed that. Bruce Gasco joins the Feel Good Frequency to share the incredible inclusivity that exists in Massachusetts and we're betting something similar is in your neck of the woods, to...

Erin takes the podcast to Cancun for her yearly trip with her sister to see Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds play live on the beach. Before the trip even started, she got scary news that changed her perspective. Then you'll hear why Erin's old instincts caused her to dive into the resort pool and swim crazy fast to the other side. Plus, meet some great humans who tell their own stories of kindness a...

Niki's phone is never off. She never knows when it'll ring at 3am with updates and/or good news from overseas. She puts things in motion and then waits for MANY pieces to fall into place so she can facilitate a special reunion, thousands of miles and hours in the making. You'll wanna hug this incredible human for all of the love and kindness she pours into her job at Paws of War. See Privacy Polic...

Such a simple, kind idea. Get some food for the homeless on Thanksgiving. But what about the rest of the year? Who helps then? Are these people getting any necessities in addition to the occasional meal? Do they have anyone to talk to? Find out what inspired Jay to help so many, during a time when he was barely able to help himself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

This is an episode all about being in the right place at the right time. Ruby just happened to witness something that bothered her to the core and found a way to use that experience to make a difference for hundreds of other kids! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This New Year’s Eve episode is the perfect one to check out if you’ve missed any part of the podcast thus far, because it is a compilation of clips from every guest this year. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and provided fantastic inspiration to us. You’re making the world a better place! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Jack is 18 years old. He’s a Kansas state champion swimmer who was fielding scholarship offers from schools across the country when a diagnosis turned his world upside down. Instead of watching from the deck and cheering with the crowd, he swam through the pain and won an entirely different kind of national award. And when offered a once-in-a-lifetime gift, what he did with it speaks volumes about...

Erin found Santa’s crew!! They’re happily waiting for you to visit in Palmer, Alaska. Lauren Waite’s grandfather began the Reindeer farm in 1986, and it remains one of the most visited sites in the state. Here, people can feed and pet the reindeer, along with the many other animals who happily reside on the farm. The episode ends with a Shinin’ Bright Spotlight on a local place Erin heard about th...

Here’s what I love about this episode. I’ve heard it said many times “I’m only one person-what difference can I really make?” Every idea starts with one person. Yes, others may join in to help along the way, but never devalue what you could do to make the world a better place. Darlene had an idea 12 years ago, and through social media and word of mouth, has made a lasting impact in her community.&...

A knock on his door late one night changed the course of Stephen’s life. 8 months into his own recovery, a friend showed up asking for a ride to rehab after a relapse. Through tears, she said no one would take her dog and could he drop “Jade” off at a shelter on the way? Not only did he bring his friend to rehab, but Stephen kept the dog and, in the process, found a major flaw in our recovery syst...

In this episode, Erin reminds you what NOT to talk about around the Thanksgiving family table, while giving you a heartwarming update of two people who began as total strangers, and are about to spend their 10th turkey day together. She chats with Jason Barker, a remarkable volunteer at My Brother's Table soup kitchen, who shares eye-opening information about just how crucial these places and fell...

Kris Munster was looking for a way to make a difference with a unique type of therapy animal. After a lifetime of city living, Kris and her husband moved to a small town in Texas, and it was quite a culture shock. Kris's hubby got her a chicken coop to help with anxiety and give her a fun project to maintain. It immediately became her passion and Kris has found a way to help senior citizens with h...

If you are a Veteran-THANK YOU! Erin talks with Adam Gunn, a Veterans Services Officer, who specializes in helping veterans transition into civilian life. Not only is he a Veteran himself, but Adam works tirelessly to assist all veterans in the town he represents to ensure they are honored and included in all programs available to them. He provides insightful information that all Veterans should k...

After watching news coverage of the California wildfires and feeling helpless, Randi Jaffe decided to take action. She founded The Lost Stuffy Project, a national network that helps children by finding exact replicas of their lost comfort toys after disasters. Such sweet, beautiful kindness awaits you in this heartwarming episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

When he was just 7 years old, Henry's mom told him about a local shelter dog named Bear, who needed help. He set up a Lemonade stand and donated what he made to save Bear's life. 2 years later, his lemonade stand is an official non-profit that's raised over $51,000 to help hundreds of shelter animals! Along the way, Henry needed help for his own best friend and enter a beautiful circle of kindness...

Erin met up with Regina, a friend who works for company that’s actually on the path to wipe out food allergies for good. This is a huge deal for anyone who’s ever worried about what’s in their food, and it could make life a lot easier for millions of people worldwide! The nonprofit FASI is making real progress. Their researchers aren’t just trying to help people cope with food allergies—they’re ai...

Mom, Beth and daughter, Carli, started a nonprofit that rewards people who leave their cars behind for the night instead of driving under the influence. Recently interviewed by People Magazine, the Montana Bar Fairies already have several chapters in different states and have found a beautiful way to cement the legacy of someone taken too soon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...