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Causepods

Causepods is a passion project of The Podcast Consultant, Mathew Passy. The aim is to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause. Whether that’s a non-profit, charity, medical cause, social justice movement, or anyone looking to create a positive impact in the world, from the local level to the global population. One unique feature to Causepods is that we are going to use this platform to raise money for a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choosing through GoFundMe. If you think you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form and we can’t wait to have you on Causepods. RSSVERIFY

  1. 04/24/2023

    Getting Through It with Sunny Chang of the Three Siblings Podcast

    As Sunny Change and his siblings navigated the complexities of grief and healing, they realized that their experiences were not unique and that there were many people out there who had similar stories to share. They decided to use their platform to amplify these voices and create a safe space for listeners to explore their own traumas and healing journeys. One of the things that set the Three Siblings Podcast apart is its approach to storytelling. Rather than focusing solely on the events themselves, they delve deeper into the emotions and thought processes that accompany them. This allows them to create a more nuanced and empathetic picture of what it means to deal with trauma and loss. Through their conversations, they also explore the larger social and cultural forces at play in the way we deal with grief and trauma. They confront the stereotypes and stigmas that often surround these issues and challenge listeners to rethink their own assumptions. Ultimately, Three Siblings is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of storytelling in the healing process. It offers a space for listeners to connect with others who have gone through similar experiences and to feel less alone in their struggles. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you think deeply about the complexities of the human experience, Three Siblings is definitely worth checking out. Key Topics: ·     The back story of growing up (01:02) ·     Inspiration for the podcast and feedback (05:16) ·     Increased access to mental health (13:52) ·     Benefits of working on the podcast for mental health and personal growth (21:25) ·     Plans to discuss racism and advocacy (28:20) ·     Taking a leap of faith to start a podcast (29:11) Website link: Three Siblings Podcast Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: Dream and a Future Donation: Donate Now Social Links ·     YouTube ·     TikTok ·     Twitter ·     Instagram   Thanks for Listening!   Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google,a...

    34 min

  2. 09/19/2022

    Success Through Leadership with Nellie Harden of The 6570 Family Project Podcast

    Have you ever had an opportunity in your life to pursue something new? Today we are talking with Nellie Harden, who had a very different start in her life but found through a family emergency where her passions could realign. She started with the 6570 Project to help families help their kids design and build their life. For anyone who might find them at a crossroads in life, this episode will resonate with how you might just find your life going in a different but gratifying direction. Nellie works with families, helping them make behavioral changes and disciplines to set their children up for success.  Key Topics: ·     What is the 6750 project (0:56) ·     How is the podcast serving the community (1:30) ·     How did this work become center stage (4:14) ·     How did the idea get started to launch a podcast (8:20) ·     Finding the right fit for guests and finding the right listeners (10:12) ·     Learning how a guest is a wrong fit (12:23) ·     Leveraging a community for more profound engagement (16:23) ·     Why is it essential to have a journey for customers to go through (17:08) ·     What makes Horizon International the charity of choice (19:46) Website link: The 6570 Family Project Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: Horizon International Donation: Donate Social Links ·     Facebook ·     Instagram Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |a...

    25 min

  3. 09/12/2022

    Speaking The Truth with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes of The From Survivor to Thriver Podcast

    Have you ever said you were ok when you were hurting?   At some point, we have all said we were ok when something wasn’t right. It is the next thing we do after that matters. Did we continue lying to ourselves, or did we let someone know or get help?   Today we are talking with Erik DaRosa and Marc Fernandes, who have different mental health stories. Still, they both found relief in finding a way through it together. During the peak of the pandemic, they launched the podcast From Survivor to Thriver to help lower the stigma around mental health so everyone can feel they have the confidence to say, “I am not ok.”  Key Topics: ·     The beginning (01:51) ·     Normalizing Conversations around mental health (07:46) ·     Dealing with the capacity issue in the system to get treatment (12:40) ·     What doors did having a podcast open up (17:41) ·     What advice would you give to open up doors beyond the podcast (21:52) ·     What makes The Scared Cycle the charity of choice today (28:04) Website link: From Survivor to Thriver Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: The Scared Cycle Donation: Make a donation Social Links ·     LinkedIn ·     Facebook ·     Instagram Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |a...

    35 min

  4. 09/05/2022

    Not Just a Podcast with Sandy Ciaramitaro of The Good Eggs Podcast

    Could your book be a podcast? Today we are talking with Sandy Ciaramitaro, who did just that with her children's series. In this non-traditional way of starting a podcast, she found success by creating follow-on content that kept the younger readers between the age of 5-12 engaged in becoming a good egg. This path had some challenges because parents are the pathway to the kids, but it has worked, and her foundation, The Good Egg Foundation, has come alongside the podcast supporting other non-profits creating good eggs. Key Topics: ·     Finding yourself in a place where you start writing and building a podcast (1:15) ·     Taking a book series and making a podcast (2:07) ·     Resources used around launching the book and podcast (3:11) ·     Converting traditional media to a podcast format (3:46) ·     Marketing a podcast to a young audience (5:05) ·     How has word of mouth happened with a book and a podcast (7:38) ·     Running a foundation alongside your podcast (8:50) ·     Marketing on a podcast toward a younger group (10:31)   Website link: The Good Eggs Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: The Good Eggs Foundation (website) Donation: Donate Here Social Links ·     LinkedIn ·     Twitter ·     Facebook ·     Instagram Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything - Facebook | Twitter |a...

    18 min

  5. 08/22/2022

    Finding a Way With Sam Mitchell of The Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast

    Do you feel alone and have a diagnosis of Autism? Our guest today Sam Mitchell, shares how he has taken his story and combined it with the stories of others and helps members of the Autism community feel connected. In the last 20 years, Autism has been on the rise, and with that, a need for connection has risen in the Autism community. We all know that feeling when you are around people who understand you and get you, and for people diagnosed with Autism, that feeling is even rarer. This episode with Sam will inspire you to believe that you will find a way, no matter what label or diagnosis, if you have the will. Key Topics: ·     What made a podcast something you wanted to start (1:33) ·     Have the goals change from when you started to today (2:36) ·     What were the early challenges you ran into starting the podcast (3:35) ·     How did the people around you respond when they heard your full story (5:50) ·     What has the journey been like to turn a passion project into what it is today (7:44) ·     How have you grown your community around the podcast (8:55) ·     Creating a non-profit around the podcast (10:08) ·     Has live podcast recordings been a focus (12:19) ·     What does the future look like for the podcast (13:50) ·     What is the advice you would share with something thinking about getting started (14:47) Website link: autismrocksandrolls.com Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: Autism Rocks And Rolls (website) Social Links ·     LinkedIn ·     Twitter ·     Facebook ·     Instagram Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything -a...

    20 min

  6. 08/08/2022

    Finding Comfort with Devannon Hubert of the Sex, Drugs & Jesus Podcast

    Have you ever felt rejected for being who you are? Many episodes here on the show have highlighted issues where people are rejected or, worse, injured for someone just being who they are. Today we are talking with DeVannon, who has a story written over the last decade. He now helps others fight their battles with sex, drugs, and Jesus.  A common theme on the show is that pain can have a purpose and those who find it begin a road to healing.   Book: Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Key Topics: ·     Where does a name like Sex, Drugs, and Jesus get started (1:30) ·     How did you decide to write a memoir about your story (2:31) ·     What was it like to reconcile your relationship with Jesus (3:58) ·     How did serving in the Military during don’t ask, don’t tell shape who you are today (6:35) ·     Reaching the point, you are ready to share your story (8:04) ·     With such a unique message, what have been some of the responses you have received from listeners (12:30) ·     What were the early struggles with launching a podcast (15:48) ·     Looking at today, what are the things that you are looking to grow right now (17:42) ·     What made the ACLU the charity of choice for today’s show (19:30) Website link: Sex, Drugs, and Jesus Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: ACLU (website) Donation: Link Social Links ·     LinkedIn ·     Twitter ·     Facebook ·     Instagram

    23 min

  7. 07/25/2022

    Rare Genetic Diseases with Kira Dineen From The DNA Today Podcast

    Did you know that 1/10 people in the world have a genetic disorder? Today we are talking with Kira Dineen, who started podcasting in high school as a project. Ten years later, it is still going and has evolved, connecting Geneticists and people affected by rare diseases.  Most people live their life like any other normal human being. Still, a few are born with rare diseases that will impact them for the rest of their lives or, in some cases, will be with them for the rest of their lives.   We have had a few causes on the show that highlighted specific diseases. Still, as Kiri explains, the field of genetics is evolving every day. Therefore, her podcast has become a tool for her and the audience to stay updated on the community. Key Topics: ·     What impact in the world is DNA Today trying to get across (1:29) ·     What role did the podcast play in your master's program (3:15) ·     What were the driving factors that kept the podcast going (6:19) ·     How are so many able to have a disorder but do not know (8:26) ·     Since high school over ten years, what have been some of the most significant changes in podcasting (10:02) ·     What have you found has been the most successful way to grow your podcast (13:02) ·     How do you connect with a community without being overly pitchy towards your podcast (16:07) ·     What is your best piece of advice for a cause podcast just getting started (19:44) ·     Why is the National Organization of Rare Disorders vital to you (21:20) ·     What lesson could someone take away from building relationships with schools to be a sponsor of a podcast (23:38) Website link: http://dnapodcast.com/ Podcast Links: ·     Apple ·     Google ·     Spotify Charity: National Organization of Rare Disorders (website) Donation: Link Social Links ·     Twitter ·     Facebook ·     Instagram Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at a...

    28 min

  8. 07/11/2022

    Advocating for Pro-Choice Through Podcasting With Arielle Nissenblatt

    When Roe vs Wade was overturned, did you wonder how you could help? "Every podcaster has a voice" is the common language in the industry, but what happens when the voices combine to advocate for change? That is precisely what Arielle did with the recent Roe vs. Wade overturned issue. She posted a call to action on Twitter which exploded into people rallying around the effort and offering to play a consistent host read ad at the beginning of their episodes. It's a simple but powerful way where we collectively can influence a topic. But, as Arielle shares, this is just the beginning, and future causes will be added as the idea expands. Key Topics: ·     What is the call to action you have asked podcasters to do (3:33) ·     What were the expectations going into this idea (9:18) ·     What pushback from the effort has there been since it started (13:05) ·     How could others jump on board and help support other efforts (16:27) ·     What does the future look like for Podcast activism (19:06) ·     If a podcaster wants to support a future endeavor, where is the best place to connect (23:03) Host Read Ads Document Ad Campaign Planning Document Article on The Verge.com Tweet that started the movement Podvoices Contact Page Website link: (https://www.podvoices.help/) Social Links Community Manager at Squadcast Founder of Ear Buds Collective CO-Host of the Sounds Profitable News Podcast This and That With Arielle Nissenblatt Newsletter Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything - Facebook | Twitter |a...

    26 min
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Causepods is a passion project of The Podcast Consultant, Mathew Passy. The aim is to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause. Whether that’s a non-profit, charity, medical cause, social justice movement, or anyone looking to create a positive impact in the world, from the local level to the global population. One unique feature to Causepods is that we are going to use this platform to raise money for a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choosing through GoFundMe. If you think you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form and we can’t wait to have you on Causepods. RSSVERIFY

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    The Podcast Consultant
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    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    105
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