Erin OMalley’s Feel Good Frequency

Jon and Amber Kozesky just got married 2 weeks ago.   Their wedding went viral for the BEST of reasons!! After meeting through a pediatric cancer charity a decade ago, they decided to skip a wedding registry and ask their guests to donate to The Littlest Heroes nonprofit instead.   The incredible twist?   That same organization had helped Jon’s family years earlier when his young co...

What happens when something devastating happens to a place that means so much to a community? That’s what I wanted to talk about with sisters Amy and Patty Keegan, the owners of Jakeeno’s in Minneapolis. Their family has been part of the community since their parents opened Jakeeno’s in 1975. For generations, people have celebrated birthdays there, grabbed a pizza, tried their best at karaoke, sup...

The perfect episode for anyone in a hurry who needs a quick reminder of good people doing great things across the country. In this special Water Cooler Wednesday, Erin shares a collection of uplifting stories about kindness, compassion, courage, community—and a few unexpected heroes. From a pizza shop owner doing something simple that sparked a nationwide ripple of generosity, to a bus driver who...

Episode 74: Learn why the TSA Has 7 MILLION Followers on Social Media From the Woman Behind the Posts In honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Erin reached out to the agency that began because of that day. The TSA.   She didn't expect to have such a fun conversation with the team leader of their wildly successful social media posts.   *7 MILLION followers* can't be wrong....   Ente...

Erin meets Rodney Smith Jr., a man whose story of kindness she has admired for years. In 2015, Rodney saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn. He pulled over and helped. That one moment of kindness changed Rodney's life, leading him to mow free lawns for elderly people, those with disabilities, single parents, and veterans in all 50 states. He is the founder of Raising Men & Women Lawn C...

Erin catches up with Molly and the story behind her newfound friendship with Maria, an 81-year-old woman she met by chance on a NYC train. Last we spoke, Molly was getting ready to pack for their trip to Puerto Rico-a first for Maria in over 50 years. Molly recaps what happened after her original story went viral, including the national TV coverage their story has received on Good Morning America...

This episode is a quick collection of short stories from the summer months that prove kindness, generosity, creativity, and community are happening all around us—you just have to know where to look. If you're looking for positive news, feel-good stories, inspiring acts of kindness, and a reason to smile, this one's for you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Ruth is, quite simply, a LEGEND. In the darkest days of the AIDS epidemic, when fear, stigma and misinformation were everywhere, Ruth did something simple: She showed up. In 1984, Ruth walked into a hospital room that others were afraid to enter. The man inside was dying of AIDS and desperately wanted to see his mother. That mother refused, saying he was long dead to her...so Ruth stayed. She held...

What would you do if you answered the phone and learned Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were donating $1 million to your nonprofit? That's exactly what happened to Dana DiMarco, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. In this uplifting episode of the Feel Good Frequency, she shares the unforgettable story behind one of the most surprising phone calls of her career. Dana t...

What can sea turtles teach us about resilience, hope, and protecting the world around us? Erin sits down with Bette Zirkelbach, Manager of The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, to explore the incredible work being done to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and endangered sea turtles. Bette shares the remarkable story of how The Turtle Hospital began more than 40 years ago, how it became...

One Simple Wish is such a spectacular idea. When Danielle thought it up, it seemed like an overwhelming undertaking. Granting those impacted by the foster system with a 'wish' above & beyond basic need. Many great ideas are left on computers or in notebooks..but not this one. Danielle used some of her maternity leave to implement the plan that took her idea from paper to reality. From the pers...

If you’re a dog or cat lover, it’s heartbreaking to see homeless animals. While we have them in the US, there are also many shelters and hundreds of nonprofits across our country to help. In other counties, and especially on islands, strays and homeless animals are sadly, very common. In 2012, two women in St. Thomas founded Pets With Wings, an organization still led by a board of women today. Thi...

The BEST of America! Molly's viral TikTok story reminds us that you never know who you'll meet if you 'Take Your AirPods Out!' Molly is 27 years old, lives in Brooklyn and is working for a fantastic company. In May, she was traveling back from Spain when an 81-year-old woman asked about her trip. She had her AirPods in, like always, when on the train. Something about this stranger made Molly take...

If you haven’t heard of PFLAG, you should. The nonprofit offers resources, information, and support for anyone who wants to better understand the LGBTQ community. And over the years, it has helped thousands of parents stay close to children they once struggled to fully accept after they came out. In this conversation, Nina tells Erin about the lives PFLAG has touched—and how one handwritten sign g...

Kim is the mom of a 27-year-old son named Zachary. Against all odds, this miracle child survived an extremely difficult start in life. He needs his wheelchair to get around, so when the special van Kim had got totaled one morning, she did the last thing she ever thought she'd do.... ask people in her town if anyone could help. Wait until you hear the very familiar celebrity who stepped up after se...

I haven't met anyone like Kendelle Reed before. Just 11 years old, Kendelle began her long history of empathy and wanting to make people happy at the age of 3. (I'm guessing it was even earlier, but that's when actual projects began...) With the help and guidance of her mother, this gem of a human spends much of her free time finding ways to make a genuine difference in her community. So much so t...

Christina was doing just fine in life. Loved her career and helping people who struggled more than most. But she saw holes in the system and knew if given the chance, she could make it better. Enter the "BILT" community. A nonprofit created by Christina, that's become all she hoped it would be one day. Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc., helps people with disabilities live their best lives...

Think $20 can’t make a big difference? Then you haven’t met Kristina Ulmer or the students who turned a simple class project into a viral kindness movement. This episode is packed with story after story showing how a group of high school freshmen learned that you don’t need a lot of money to completely change someone’s day. Hear how one classroom assignment grew far beyond anything its founder eve...

Erin honors a total stranger with a final goodbye and shares recent uplifting stories that made headlines around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

I love a good full circle of kindness, and this one is a goodie. By Vani's second bout with cancer, she started thinking maybe it was time to take this as a sign to help others through dark times. Not only does she literally sell light with these candles, but she donates back to places that help kids who are battling the disease. Vani's daughter even helped expand merchandise with her love of crea...

Erin stops in a few of her go-to stores to ask random moms what the ideal Mother’s Day gift would be. The answers will help anyone looking for the perfect something for mom this weekend. Erin features someone she’s mentioned many times but never had on the Feel Good Frequency until now. Happy Mother’s Day to all momma’s out there!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Heather Abbott was continuing a tradition with friends on April 15, 2013 at the Boston Marathon finish line when her entire life changed in an instant. Grateful to be alive, this incredible woman started her own foundation and has made an unforgettable difference in the lives of those looking for a bit of normalcy after traumatic circumstances. This story will stick with you and hopefully remind y...

Xander learned about his local food bank when his mom volunteered to help out 2 years ago. Since then, this 8 yr old has wanted to make a difference of his own, and boy, did he ever last month!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sara Cunningham joins Erin for a raw, honest conversation about how she founded the nonprofit "Free Mom Hugs," after attending a pride celebration in Oklahoma City in 2015. For years, Sara faithfully attended a church that preached and believed anyone not heterosexual is an ultimate sinner who will go to hell. Then, her youngest son came out and it slowly changed her entire way of thinking. A MUST...

Think back to when you were a kid—after-school hours were filled with something. Maybe you headed to the YMCA, or stayed late for clubs or sports. In Big Sky, Montana, kids are spending that time a little differently. They’re gaining real-life experience, learning how to navigate tough days, and building a circle of people they can truly trust. The adults lead by example, openly sharing their own...