Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

Hannah Meneses returns to share the harrowing tale of a commute that proved to be anything but routine. On March 28th, while driving to work, Hannah was faced with an unthinkable situation when she came upon a SUV submerged in the icy waters of Davis Stream in Jefferson, Maine. Prepare yourselves for a episode that will leave you inspired and dumbfounded by the selfless actions of this real life h...

Haley Easthom is the embodiment of Stubborn Positivity. During a difficult time in her life, when many would avoid and deny their challenges, she went to a bookstore and found a little story about a dog named Fred that faced his own obstacles with love and a wagging tail. Since then she has graduated college and begun a career as a dog groomer in a busy salon in Raleigh, NC. When she's not pri...

When is the right time to bring a dog into your life after a loss? How do you know for sure? Will the new dog dishonor or enhance the memory of the one you've lost? On this episode, Nora and Craig answer these questions and share surprising facts about Fred, Ruby and Bingo as they celebrate his first "gotcha day". While everyone's circumstances are different, what is certain is o...

When was the last time you went on a vacation? For Nora and Craig it had been over seven years, that is until last week when they left the pups with a dog sitter and boarded a flight to Marco Island, Florida to visit Craig's Dad and Bonus Mom, Bren! In this episode they sit down to reflect on all the memories they made and how Fred found a way to send some magic for Nora's birthday. All th...

3.19.25 Live online hang with our Fred Family! Thank you for joining and your questions! Cheryl Parkington with the best joke award! We should do it again soon! Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Patreon Pack for Video Episodes and so much more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/StubbornlyPositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram! @StubbornlyP...

Do you know what is lurking in your dryer vent right now? Have you ever seen a red bellied woodpecker in the wild? Do you know why they're called Mourning Doves? Tune in to hear Nora and Craig's surprising responses to these questions! PLUS life updates, home cleaning tips, the return of Spicy or Frosty and Nora renames an automobile accessory! Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafg...

Cynthia Powers Barnard is Shaman Healer, author, teacher/lecturer, screenplay writer and mother of four with a lot to say about life and the limits we place on ourselves. In the spirit of International Women's Day this week (March 8th), Cynthia dives deep into the ancient and holy concept of the Divine Feminine and how we can all better understand its role in our lives and the world. Tune in t...

This episode features a very stylish guest and her stuffed animals. She takes time out of her busy schedule to share her opinions on everything from chocolate milk, life's challenges, how to find your house and of course dogs - all the dogs. Tune in to hear the wisdom of Nora and Craig's 5 year old niece, Maeve. Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join...

Have you ever cried in a walk-in at a restaurant? Have you ever put down your knitting and decided to become a MMA fighter? No? Us either, but tune in to hear more fascinating stories and tales of the restaurant industry from our friend and manager of our new favorite restaurant in Damariscotta, Maine: King Eiders Pub! Find Hannah & King Eiders Pub on Instagram: @hllywd_hannah & @kingeider...

Craig Grossi's Wife and Nora Parkington's Husband sit down ahead of Valentine's Day 2025 to talk all things love. They discuss the importance of self-care, prior relationships, and questions they found online to ask your date, yourself, or your partner! They also reveal what someone would need to bait a trap with to capture a feral version of themselves and answer listener questions; w...

"How is Michael Kidd doing?" It's one of the most frequently asked questions about Craig's second book 'Second Chances' that Craig and Nora hear online or at events, and on this very special episode you will hear the answer for yourself! For anyone not familiar, Michael Kidd is an Army Veteran, father, talented service dog trainer and a formerly incarcerated person having...

Nora and Craig are joined once again by the incredible Chrissy Masterson! Chrissy is a gifted psychic medium with decades of experience and the stories to show for it! Listen in as she shares fascinating and insightful glimpses into the spiritual realm and offers great advice for anyone looking to practically manifest the year and life they want. She even shares messages from Freddy for his Fred F...

Nora and Craig are joined by the one and only Jody Hartman, their dear friend and creative genius behind @DogNamedStella! On this Maine themed episode the three friends and residents talk about what makes the pine tree state special and share their favorite restaurants, general stores, outdoor activities and travel tips for visitors. All this plus a Maine edition of three truths and a fib!  Visit...

Nora and Craig share memories from a beautiful night in Portland Maine. Craig had the honor of participating in Maine Voices Live, a speaking series hosted by the Portland Press Herald. Listen in to hear all about the night and the real life character from 'Second Chances' that came to show his support. All this plus tails from Little Nora's journal, an Italian sausage saga, chronicles...

On this episode we catch up with Nora and Craig on a busy day. Hear all about Bingo's first haircut, his first photo shoot, and cranberry friends. The remainder of this episode is dedicated to Keith Davison, husband of Jacqui Davison, who shares her incredible story on Episode 13 "Invisible Manure Spreader". Tragically, Keith's cancer battle has recently taken a turn in the wrong...

Nora and Craig share memories and new traditions from their Christmas - Bingo’s first Christmas! You’ll also hear how a very athletic and funny Santa surprised the Parkington family this year! Listen in as they welcome the New Year by reflecting on their most memorable, meaningful and surprising experiences from 2024. Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joi...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a White House Christmas party!? Well Nora and her best friend Laura Manley have the answer! Listen in as the two best friends recount their attendance at one of the world's most exclusive parties! Visit our Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fredtheafghan.com/stubbornlypositive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Patreon Pack for Video Episodes and so much more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www....

Pack your bags because the 50th episode of the Stubbornly Positive Podcast is a trip! First stop is quick jaunt back in time to 1993 to Wellfleet Elementary School on Cape Cod via Nora’s 2nd Grade journal! Then get ready for stories from 30 thousand feet when Nora and Craig welcome their Fairy Godmother and 26 year veteran flight attendant, Latane Mack. She has a checked bag worth of high flying t...

On this week's can’t miss episode, Nora and Craig describe how the plug was temporarily pulled on their first Thanksgiving with Bingo. Plus a cornucopia of other topics including but not limited to: Highs and lows of the month, Frugal Fairies, Critters (both here and in dreams), surprising holiday movies and a holiday edition of Spicy or Frosty they're calling HoHoHo or Humbug.  Visit our...

With the holidays rapidly approaching, Nora and Craig sit down with their dear friend and resident Stubbornly Positive therapist Jess Kwerel, LPC, LCPC, to discuss healthy tactics for navigating difficult conversations and situations typical of family gatherings. Tune in as she responds to listener questions with useful advice based on her decades of experience with humor and Stubborn Positivity....

Nora, Craig and the pups are home in Maine after a beautifully hectic couple of weeks. Tune in to hear all about their trip to D.C., Schmalls Fest 2024 and all the amazing people that made it special. Plus, a special segment about grief, gratitude and celebration. With the one year anniversary of Fred’s passing approaching on Friday 11.22 -his birthday- they answer listener questions and share the...

On this very special Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday episode of the Stubbornly Positive Podcast, Nora and Craig reflect on Schmalls Fest and what it means to them as they prepare for the 10th annual fundraiser. Justin Schmalstieg and Sean Osterman went above and beyond for their fellow Marines on December 14-15th. Their actions are the inspiration for this meaningful event. To enhance the p...

On this episode Nora and Craig recount their travels to a galaxy far, far, away. Otherwise known as Los Angeles, California. Come along as they recall their adventures from their Malibu event and week in the Golden State. Featuring a visit from a wise oracle and his dog in Marina del Rey, barefoot travelers and a certain Jedi Master and his inspiring family. All this plus an intergalactic round of...

Listen in to hear the full story of how Craig recently came to hang out with the legendary author Stephen King and his awesome family. Including the infamous "Thing of Evil" Molly the corgi. We also learn about their not-so-epic ride from Maine to Florida in a dump truck to help hurricane clean up. To top off this blockbuster episode, Craig's Mom Shannon Lurkin joins in to share stories of a young...

What does it mean to be creative? Nora and Craig dive deep into their own creative processes and how they have navigated public criticism; Nora's first time performing in front of thousands of people and the negative review that inspired Craig to put a little extra into SECOND CHANCES. All this, plus a couple signs from Fred and a special Steel Magnolias inspired edition of Three Truths and a Fib....