This Toast Is for You

This toast is for Cat, a plus-sized resale store owner dedicated to balancing prices that reflect the value and affordability of clothing and the operational challenges small businesses face. Cat also developed a workbook aimed at supporting resale business owners for their own financial freedom. This episode focuses on the Social Determinant of Health of Economic Stability and concludes with a to...

This toast is for Jenessa, who is creating inclusive outdoor experiences and making the great outdoors accessible so that individuals from black and brown communities can fully embrace nature without fear of judgment or microaggressions. Jenessa, a self-described Black fat mermaid has created her own representation in outdoor spaces - by accepting a position as a musher, working at camps, and co-l...

This toast is for Marc, who fostered a vibrant bocce league in the heart of the neighborhood - a tale of camaraderie, community, and unexpected mid-week heroes. There's magic in witnessing a casual game among friends, watching strangers becoming friends, and seeing the park come alive with laughter and friendly competition. This isn't just about bocce; it's a testament to the importance of a neigh...

In this episode, talk to and toast Kelsey, who is increasing access to access to quality education through coordinating volunteers to clean, decorate, and open a locked library in a public school, volunteering to get beds to kids in need so they can sleep well, and orchestrating drives for bedding while getting her own cancer treatments. Record a Toast to honor someone who has increased your quali...

In this episode, talk to and toast Maura, who is increasing access to health care through advocating for kids with special needs and creating the Minnesota Vaccine Hunters group that helped thousands of people get connected with vaccines. One of the five SDoH is access to quality healthcare; many Americans do not have access to health care services. 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have h...

In this episode, talk to and toast Alex, who is increasing economic stability through solidarity not charity. Alex has done a million things including creating 150 hygiene kits every week for people who could use them, collecting and delivering food, and even being a death doula! One of the five SDoH is economic stability; 1 in 10 people in the United States live in poverty, making it difficult, i...

In this episode, talk to and toast Justin, who is building positive interactions and relationships in the Dungeons and Dragons community. Justin has been running Twinheim, a nonprofit that runs Dungeons and Dragons events that raise funds to support Gillette Children’s Hospital.

Hi! I am K. Elizabeth – the host of K. Elizabeth Toasts, and I’m interested in what people do to improve the lives of others. This season starts June 3rd, and I get to introduce you to 10 amazing humans who are changing lives for the better through things like bocce, Beds, Books, Dungeons and Dragons, and special needs advocacy. I can’t wait for you to meet them. In the meantime, honor someone who...

Neighborhoods have a major impact on health and well-being (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Josh who is improving health and safety in a neighborhood with Woodenship Brewery. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinant...

People with higher levels of education are more likely to have healthier longer lives (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Shana who is increasing access to quality education. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-h...

Many people in the United States don’t have access to preventative healthcare or treatment (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Ani who is increasing access to health care through the creation of health care directories for people in larger bodies. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Heal...

In the US, 1 in 10 people live in poverty, limiting their access to nutritious food, healthcare, and housing (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Catherine who is increasing economic stability. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/soc...

Relationships at home, at work, and in the community can help reduce the negative impacts of challenges and dangers we can’t control (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, talk to and toast Hannah who is intentionally building positive interactions and relationships. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health:...

Neighborhoods have a major impact on health and well-being (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Erik who is improving health and safety in a neighborhood. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health - Healthy Peopl...

People with higher levels of education are more likely to have healthier longer lives (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Brad who is increasing access to quality education. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-he...

Many people in the United States don’t have access to preventative healthcare or treatment (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Heather who is increasing access to health care. During the average 5-day cycle an individual uses 20 tampons - or 1 tampon every 6 hours. That means that in Heather’s school of 200 students who bleed, they would use 36,000 tampons in the 9 months...

In the US, 1 in 10 people live in poverty, limiting their access to nutritious food, healthcare, and housing (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Mark who is increasing economic stability. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-d...

Relationships at home, at work, and in the community can help reduce the negative impacts of challenges and dangers we can’t control (Healthy People, 2030). In this episode, we talk to and toast Jackie who is building positive interactions and relationships. Here are some resources referred to in this episode: - Record a Toast: https://www.ketoasts.com/ - Social Determinants of Health: https://hea...

Hi – I am K. Elizabeth – the host of K. Elizabeth Toasts – an upcoming podcast celebrating people who increase our quality of life. Each episode is a heartfelt interview of a person making lives better. People like Heather, who stocks up period products for students and Jackie, who cuts her client’s hair at the retirement home when they are no longer physically able to come to the salon. Follow K....