Craig Minowa

This week, we welcome Craig Minowa to the show. 

Craig is an environmental scientist and musician who launched “Cloud Cult” in 1995 as a solo project after the passing of his son.

In this episode, he talks about how his family is navigating the pandemic on their family farm. He also reflects on the unexplained passing of his son, Kaidin, who was only 2 years when he died suddenly in his sleep, and how he and his wife grieved in different ways.  He also talks about how important it is to realize that our time on earth is so short and emphasizes having grace for everything in life.

About the Guest

Craig Minowa is a singer, songwriter, composer and the leading frontman of his band, Cloud Cult. 

He has a degree in environmental science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He formed Cloud Cult in 1995 as a solo project and wrote songs that explored loss after the passing of his son. 

He is also the founder of Earthology, the record label behind his band that is also a non-profit label that only uses recycled materials for its CDs and donates all its profits to charity.

He currently lives in his farmhouse with his wife Connie and their three kids. 

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This Is My Family is an unapologetically full-hearted interview show about building a life with the people we love. 

As a gay dad in an interracial marriage, host Tyler Greene’s life is a testament to the fact that there are many ways to define family today. Each week, his conversations with guests reveal funny and heartfelt stories about how you can make a family, and how your family makes you. 

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