Erin OMalley’s Feel Good Frequency

Dr. Patel holds many titles, including Director of Global Neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. She spends weeks-even months a year-volunteering in different countries overseas, helping diagnose kids with neurological disorders and getting them desperately needed medications. She is truly making the world a better place! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Jen, Brenna and Julie had a fun night out with 'Women who give a hoot,' and came away with an idea to help kids make the world a better place. "Kids Who Give" is a simple concept with such great outcomes!!! The 'board' consists of kids, ages 6 to 23, and is guided by these 3 ladies who LISTEN to the kids and help them turn ideas into action. Kids Who Give is a new nonprofit that I predict will be...

Erin speaks with a pizza restaurant owner in Minnesota, whose small act of kindness made national news. Chris Kolstad still doesn't think what he did is a big deal, which makes him even more genuine. His staff is just as kind and caring as he is, which makes you wish all businesses followed his model of success. This great chat reminds us that the small things really do matter and kindness trickle...

Erin speaks with James Cappola, an online trainer who has become a supportive figure—like a big brother—to those striving to improve themselves. James shares his personal struggles and why he calls out online bullies. Although he transformed his body through sports and dedication, for years he continued to see the “fat kid” image in his reflection—a powerful reminder that physical change does not...

Erin goes to NYC to promote the Podcast with her bestie & ends up getting her “Feel Good Frequency” logo on the Today Show. The trip got even better when she got to ask Drew Barrymore to be on the podcast in the future! An episode about going with your gut and following dreams continues into an interview with Tracy, a business owner who left a steady corporate job to pursue her passion. Spoile...

Lisa Zimmerman has always helped rescue pets, but when her dad became terminally ill, she realized how much comfort her dogs brought him in his final days. She set out on a mission to keep pets with their elderly owners by creating a nonprofit that helps with everything from food to grooming and vet visits. You'll love the difference this wonderful human is making in our world! See Privacy Policy...

If you need a little pick-me-up, this episode is for you!! Erin shares some insight on the one person you should never give up on and you need to hear it! Then, she chats with teachers who created the coolest school bus, ever! Katie & Pete Gallagher wanted to find a way to include their special needs daughter into summer fun, while also giving her a sense of community and maybe even a fut...

Fun personal stories make up the 20th episode of Erin O’Malley’s Feel Good Frequency, including Erin sliding down a social media rabbit hole and a Shinin’ Bright Spotlight that highlights a Door Dash delivery she never expected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Erin speaks with New York City's Fox 5 news anchor, Natasha Verma. Natasha shares the moment that changed her life and the idea she turned into a nonprofit to help thousands 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 .

When 14-year-old, Nick started having balance issues, no one could have imagined this healthy 8th grader would get a devastating diagnosis. His mom shares his fight, the love of a community and beautiful promise made to help others who’ll follow in his footsteps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kanessa owns a store and experienced a hateful act, which was quickly outweighed by kindness and love from strangers!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You've probably never met anyone like Laurie Zaleski. She is the founder of the "Funny Farm," a nonprofit animal Disneyland, where all creatures learn to live together on 25 acres of land in New Jersey. These are truly special animals-many are here because their lives depended on Laurie rescuing them. She goes above and beyond to make them comfortable, along with her wonderful crew of volunteers....

Erin chats with one of her all-time dream guests...John Jacobs-the cofounder of "Life Is Good." Chances are, you have at least one of this company's shirts or hats in your closet. They're all about optimism and positivity, and Erin has worn one of their shirts in nearly all of the Feel Good Frequency episodes thus-far, without even realizing it! John & Bert Jacobs started with $200 and an idea...

At 15, Matt Brown was a high school sophomore who had just been called up to play varsity hockey. Three games into the season, his life changed in an instant. What remained the same was Matt's spirit, determination, and unwavering support system of incredible family and friends, cheering on every one of his accomplishments. And there are many of those! The world is a better place with Matt in it a...

Erin spends time with Chris Antao, the founder of Gnome Surf, the all-inclusive wave riders who welcome everyone to connect with the healing powers of the sea. What started as a gut feeling to help thousands of kids with physical and/or mental challenges has turned into an official nonprofit that just keeps growing!!! It's stunning to hear how Chris just kept following that little voice that we AL...

These pals are back in the studio together! Online studio, but it still counts. ;) Kennedy is half of the "Karson and Kennedy" morning show on Mix 104.1 in Boston and has helped countless listeners by sharing her own battle with mental health and breast cancer. She makes the world a better place by constantly finding ways to help fundraise for mental health programs, while also sitting on the boar...

Erin talks with the remarkable man who started a movement in 2021, after volunteering to be a 'Stand in Dad' for someone whose own family wouldn't show up for their wedding. He shares what it was like to walk a woman down the aisle the day he met her in person, and the difference allies can make just by showing up. Dan shares his personal story of what brought him to create "Stand In Pride,' and t...

In Episode 10, Erin goes through Ireland memories from her first first time there with her Dad & Sis-including why a rental car company never wants to see them again, and why they all retraced the same trip 14 years later. There's also a new Shinin’ Bright Spotlight about an idea a friend started to help Children's Hospital that will remind you of a challenge on Survivor (or not!) The episode...

After seeing her on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Erin reached out to the executive director of the national nonprofit called "Cake 4 Kids," an incredible organization that pairs volunteer bakers with kiddos who otherwise would not have a birthday cake, due to financial hardships and/or foster care. I loved my time with Alison Bakewell (I mean-even the name suggests she's at the right place!) and learn...

You have NEVER met anyone like Brian Flynn!! Erin chats with the MOST SELFLESS human ever. He donated-not one, but 2 organs to strangers. Not only is he literally a lifesaver, but he's also hilarious and someone who is absolutely making the world a better place. I'm forever grateful to have him here. You'll love him!! As always, thank you so much for your support, friends! See Privacy Policy at ht...

Erin tells some personal stories about perspective-including getting engaged and breaking her back a hot minute later. She also chats with 2 ladies who turned a huge annual party of family & friends into an incredible lasting legacy helping kiddos! Yes-all it takes is one idea and an awesome tribe around you to raise nearly a million dollars while giving kids and their families memories that l...

In the second half of my time with Elizabeth Smart, she shares the WORST thing that has ever been said to her..and, sadly, it was on a DATE!! She also talks about how one of her captors is out of prison and I asked if she ever worries that Wanda Barzee will show up at her door. Elizabeth is brave, strong, and the perfect example of human perseverance. How lucky I feel to have gotten to know her a...

What an absolute honor it was to sit down and get to know this incredible survivor, who most of us remember as the 14 year old from Utah who was kidnapped from her bedroom at knifepoint in 2002. We watched her family, (who could forget her Dad?!) ask over and over on national TV for her safe return. 9 MONTHS later, she was home. It could have ended there. She had every right to keep the entire res...

I was so excited to share some happy things that I ran to my little studio to record this episode! I got to chat with a fantastic Police Officer who went way above & beyond to help a little boy who had his brand new bike stolen. Thanks so much for hangin with me here! New email alert!!! Got an idea for the podcast? Someone who's making a positive difference in the world? Comment/question/just...

Welcome back to Erin O'Malley's Feel Good Frequency!! In Episode 3, Erin introduces you to Louise Butcher, a woman in the UK who is a Guinness World Record holder, and garnering international recognition as the "Topless Runner." Louise chose to not get reconstructive surgery, remaining flat after beating breast cancer. She is helping to ease the perceived shame of scars, one race at a time! See Pr...