Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

Eureka! Nora and Craig welcome back Maeve, their gem of a niece, who has a story you’re really going to dig! Listen in as she describes how her keen eye lead to a precious discovery. Plus, her advice for combating stage fright and other nuggets of wisdom.  Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Patreon Pack for...

Introducing Stubbornly Positive Heroes Series! It is often said that stories live forever but that is only true when we make the choice to share them. This longer format and uncensored series is about people whose incredible stories would have faded away, without those who knew them making the Stubbornly Positive choice to ask the tough questions and share the answers.  This week Nora and Craig ar...

This week Nora and Craig share Stubbornly Positive lessons they’ve learned in recent weeks. Listen in as Nora shares what happened when she started researching her family history and stopped putting off reaching out to extended relatives. Hear about Kent Taylor, an incredible father, friend, teacher and coach who is not letting his battle with cancer stop him from touching lives and seizing the da...

On this episode Craig shares the highlights from his recent trip to Minnesota where he competed in a hockey tournament with the USA Warriors. Hear how hockey has shaped his life in beautiful and surprising ways, including introducing him to Nora! Listen in as Craig reflects on the healing power of hockey for combat veterans. Plus, Non-profit and Critter Updates, Ruby's garden, and Craig's...

This week Nora and Craig say "Buongiorno" to their first international guest, their dear friend Simona Ratini from Terni, Italy! A dedicated cat mom, author, lover of the arts, history and traveling the globe in search of adventures, Simona’s smile and laughter is a gift to all who encounter her. Listen in as she shares how she came to find Fred’s story and how Stubborn Positivity has he...

Pack your bags and your appetite because this week is all about Italy! Nora and Craig sit down to share the stories from their epic adventure from Rome to Milan. From the food to the feeling, hear why this trip was so much more than a vacation — and what makes Italy hold such a special place in their hearts. But the real magic? It happened on a gelato run in Milan. While wandering the streets in s...

Join us in celebrating Craig's birthday with a Craig-centric episode! Critter and frugal fairy updates, writing process questions, will there be a third book? Inquiring minds would like to know and Craig has all the silly answers! Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Patreon Pack for Video Episodes and so much...

Laura Manley is back! Nora’s best friend of twenty years returns for her “hat trick” episode to share her perspective on the trip to Greece and what it was like being on the other side of the prank. Listen in as she recounts the severe pain that greeted her on the morning of her 40th birthday, the drama of a Greek hospital and the hardboiled solution that got the day back on track. It was a trip t...

Nora and Craig have been keeping a secret! And this week they’re letting everyone in on it. They’re back from an epic European vacation and they’re excited to unpack their travels beginning with this week’s episode! First up is reflecting on their journey to Athens Greece and how different their air travel experiences were. This episode is the first installment of this travel-log so pack your bags...

Nora and Craig are back on the road! This episode comes to you from beautiful Clifton Virginia where the flowers are blooming and the grass is growing! Listen in to hear all about Craig’s alumni hockey tournament with his former teammates from Georgetown, Nora’s birthday on Cape Cod and Bingo’s first official grooming session! All this plus an exciting new chapter for Craig’s writing career.  Visi...

Planning a trip to Maine? This is the episode you've been waiting for! Nora and Craig welcome back the hilarious Jody Hartman, the funny human behind everyone's favorite social media Lab(s), DogNamedStella, for his third visit to the show. As a Maine local, Jody is spilling all the insider secrets: the hidden gems, under-the-radar spots, and can't-miss experiences that only someone who...

Nora and Craig recorded LIVE this week! Listen in as they take the podcast back to its roots with knee slapping Dad Jokes, critter updates and questions from Fred Family all over the world. All this plus Craig shares insights into his new book!

Nora and Craig are feeling lucky, but it's not just because it's St. Paddy's Day! This week they're reflecting on memories they've made around this often misunderstood, but always significant holiday. Listen in to hear about the intoxicating method of payment Nora received for singing with friends on a St. Paddy's Day from her past. Plus, hear all about the final leg of Cra...

This episode has more twists and turns than a New York Pretzel! Craig is off to New Jersey for two speaking events at middle schools with a stay in Manhattan in between. Listen in to hear how Craig's trip got off to an arresting start and learn about all the familiar faces he's seen, including one who flew in from the west coast and joined the episode! Plus, Nora shares a follow up on last...

This episode is all about tackling the tough stuff with Stubborn Positivity. March has gotten off to a rough start for Nora and Craig, but they're here to work it out and share their tips for making it through. This includes little habits like stretching and breathing, to tackling projects and pumping up the jams, even at the grocery store. Plus, listen in as Nora reflects on the physical and...

Nora and Craig had an unexpectedly adventurous week! Listen in as they reflect on the family visit that happily turned from one night into 5 fun filled days. Their adventures include, ice skating, a visit to the Robot Restaurant, the nail salon, some epic sledding and snowball battles, each day punctuated by an illuminating cinematic experience for their niece and nephew. All this plus Punch the m...

This poignant and thought provoking episode is about a battle waged on two fronts. One on the frigid and treacherous waters of the Arctic Ocean and the other on the front page of America's early 20th century print media. This week Nora and Craig welcome renowned author and native Mainer, Darrell Hartman, who's incredibly well researched book, Battle of Ink and Ice: A Sensational Story of N...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to perform in front of a stadium full of people? Do you know the difference between room sound and in-ear tracks? Have you ever played chess while watching the Super Bowl? On this week’s episode Nora and Craig answer these questions and apply Stubborn Positivity to the outrage surrounding the Halftime show, with a new segment called Hot Takes! Then, they find...

The journey to 100 all started with the wag of Fred's tail on a hot and dusty battlefield back in 2010. His message of Stubborn Positivity is what brought Craig and Nora together and it is alive and well in every uplifting episode of the Stubbornly Positive Podcast. This episode is years in the making and your intrepid hosts are excited to celebrate and reflect with their dedicated supporters....

On this milestone episode Nora and Craig are joined by a man who knows a thing or two about Stubborn Positivity! A real life character from SECOND CHANCES! Randall Liberty is the Maine Corrections Commissioner, the former Warden of Maine State Prison, the Sheriff of Kennebec county for nine years and an Army combat veteran. He is a three time recipient of the Maine Law Enforcement Officer of the y...

Have you ever wondered what kind of ice cream your dog most resembles? Or have you been trying and failing for years to catch a Leprechaun? Well this week's guest happens to be an expert on these subjects and so much more! On this extra uplifting episode Nora and Craig are joined once again by their insightful six year old niece, Maeve Parkington. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on life,...

This week Nora and Craig share how they're maintaining their Stubborn Positivity in an increasingly negative world. Listen in as they share what is working for them, with skincare routines to their favorite TV shows and books for the times. Plus, hear all about Nora's new friend(?) at the Maine Tax Office, squirrels with an eye for home decor and a group of Monks and their faithful dog, Al...

Have you ever wondered why there are 12 months in the year? Or where the Caesar Salad actually came from? Nora and Craig dive into these very important questions and so much more on this Dad Joke laced episode. Listen in as Nora shares her latest tips for winter skin care and they both reflect on their favorite memories with Fred and Craig's Dad (their first ever podcast guest), who recently c...

On this New Years Eve, Nora and Craig are celebrating their 10 year Date-iversary and happily saying goodbye to 2025: a year that threw a lot of challenges their way. Listen in as they reflect on how and where their journey together began and how they're staying Stubbornly Positive going into 2026! Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joi...

On this extra inspiring, holiday stress busting episode, Nora and Craig are joined by the dynamic Ashley Bernardi of Nardi Media. Ashley is a lifelong dancer, mother of three and highly accomplished PR professional. Listen in as she shares her philosophy for handling life's challenges with Stubborn Positivity, including navigating the tragic loss of her Dad at a young age. Plus, hear all about...