Stubbornly Positive with Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington

This very special episode of the Stubbornly Positive Podcast is out of this world! We are joined by Chrissy Masterson. A highly respected psychic medium based out of New Hampshire who uses her incredible gift to help others connect to themselves and to their loved ones. She’s also a proud Marine mom! Our conversation with Chrissy promises to surprise and compel, with treasured messages for Craig a...

On November 22, 2023 Freddy crossed over from our world into the next and we began a new chapter in our relationship with our boy. In the weeks that followed we’ve received an outpouring of love, support and encouragement from people all over the world who’ve been touched by Fred’s story.  On this episode we proudly return to the duty of sharing our journey as a family. Fred’s message of Stubborn...

The one where Craig & Nora get set-up on a friend blind date in Alaska... They show up to the home of Cynthia and Shawn George in Seward Alaska, dusty, hungry and wonderfully bewildered. Before they know it however, the George's have them fed, entertained and head over heels for their new friends. Cynthia and Shawn are yet another incredible example of Stubborn Positivity. Buckle up for th...

We made it to Alaska! On this episode Nora and Craig sit down to re-cap their roadtrip to Alaska. It’s been an incredible journey that has defied all expectations. Buckle up to hear about the critters that have welcomed them to this beautiful part of the world, the inspiring people they’ve met at every turn and some tips for traveling and camping with your dogs.

On this episode on the traveling Stubbornly Positive Podcast, Craig and Nora sit down with two guests! Snapper and Kim Verbsky are the husband and wife team behind numerous successful businesses in Hillsboro, Wisconsin including the extremely popular brewery/restaurant/wedding venue, Hillsboro Brewing Company! To see them now, it would be easy to assume their success came over night. Tune in to he...

We're back!! We are the traveling podcast once again! Recorded in-person in our favorite town of Hillsboro, WI with our Wisconsin sister, Jacqui Davison! In this episode we learn all about what makes Hillsboro and its people so special and we cover a “typical” day in the life of Jacqui on the farm. *Hint, there is no such thing. Buckle up for a wild and beautiful ride with an incredible human....

In this episode Craig and Nora celebrate 12 episodes! A whole season flew by! They discuss the latest on Freddy’s recovery journey, answer submitted questions including a critter update, and share the story of Craig’s latest injury. Next week (Wednesday Aug 22nd) will be an off week and we look forward to the next season!

On this episode we are joined by the Lab-Father himself, Jody Hartman! Best known for his work behind the camera capturing the lab-diculous antics of his dogs, Stella and Mabel, and sharing them in hilarious and heartfelt videos with his 1.5 million followers. His journey from obscurity to lab-surdity is one you won’t want to miss! You can find Jody, Stella & Mabel on social media @DogNamedSte...

In 1986, a 4 month old little girl was dropped off at an orphanage in South Korea. Now, 37 years later, Laura Manley leads a research center at Harvard University and visits our podcast to talk about her identity, and the many Stubbornly Positive moments she’s eagerly triumphed. She’s also Nora’s best friend! You can find Laura on Instagram @Laura_Manley1 , on her website  www. LauraManley.org  an...

This episode is 35 years in the making! Our very special guest, Chad Luibl, has been Craig’s best friend since they shared crayons and cookies in first grade. He is now a successful and highly regarded literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit Associates. His career has helped bring important and ground breaking books into the world, the first of which being ‘CRAIG & FRED’! We’re thrilled to intr...

On this very important episode we connect with the incredible veterinarian Dr. Courtney Pierce DVM, MBA, CCFP. Our first doctor on the podcast did not disappoint! This episode is full of valuable information, amazing stories and inspirational examples of Stubborn Positivity. You might want to listen twice! Dr. Pierce shares her wealth of knowledge gained over an impressive and ongoing career. Addi...

Nora and Craig sit down to recount the events of the last few months. The story of how they discovered a cancerous tumor in Fred’s mouth in Denver and all the amazing people that have helped them in this on-going fight. 

After just a few minutes with our guest we knew we were lucky to know him. His wisdom and composure is beyond his years. Born in Mongolia where he lived with his grandmother, George Ganbold moved to the United States at the age of 7. He faced the cultural and linguistic barriers ahead of him with equal parts grace and pugnacity. This would be the first of his many transitions. We know you’ll be ju...

In part 2 of this episode, we learn more about Joe's perspective on Fred and why getting him out of Afghanistan was important. Joe shares his struggles and triumphs on his post Marine Corps journey: how he's managing the symptoms of his Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress and the mental health challenges that come with living an authentic and purposeful life. Keep up with Joe on...

(Part 1) Before Fred was "Fred" he was the caretaker of a wounded Marine. Joe Murdy had been knocked unconscious in Sangin, Afghanistan when a bullet struck his helmet on the morning of 10.10.10. His only memories from the week he spent recovering were of a small white dog coming in to check on and cuddle him. This episode dives into Joe's impressive military career and the incredibl...

The one where we sit down with Jess Kwerel, animal lover and licensed professional counselor LPC, LCPC who specializes in pet loss. Craig and Jess met at a dog park in Washington D.C. when she asked "What kind of dog is Fred?", and listened when Craig began sharing the story for the first time. This episode is a reminder to always share your story, you never know what kind of a friend yo...

The one where we interview our first official guest, the one and only, Dennis Grossi: Craig's Dad and Fred's Grand-paw. We talk about his time in the Air Force, Kent State University, his career as a National Resource Specialist for flight recorders at the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and perhaps most notably, his special bond with Fred. For the full video interview, check o...

The one where we talk about one of Craig's Stubbornly Positive Moments & share Fred's DNA results!

In the years since the publication of CRAIG & FRED we’ve been inspired by the people we’ve met on our travels with Fred. So we're starting a podcast! Here you’ll find uplifting and inspiring stories from people who faced challenging situations and seemingly impossible odds. Despite their circumstances , they found a reason to wag their tails, just like our dog Fred did on a hot and dusty b...