• Episode 232: Saving the Planet with Arctic Reflections
    Jun 27 2026

    It has been a crazy week, so we are getting out this episode much later than we intended. But it is worth the wait! In this episode we will cover a round the world bike trip, a company using Arctic ice to cool the planet, and a follow up on Christina Tosi and her incredible attitude. Put those earphones in and take some time to refill your cup of inspiration.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    39 mins
  • Episode 231: The Unrelenting Erin Brockovich
    Jun 15 2026

    Summer is upon us. FInd a shady spot and cool off while getting inspired. We have some truly inspirational stories this week. We deep dive on the amazing advocacy of Erin Brockovich, who is still going strong. We also have a few more stories about celebrities speaking candidly about mental health and also things ordinary people are doing to help save endangered species. There is something for everyone in this episode.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    38 mins
  • Episode 230: Metallica - Charity is All Within My Hands
    Jun 6 2026

    You will love this episode, so much inspiration to be found. Teresa shares about a young girl who started changing the world when she was only four years old, the hard rocking metal band Metallica who has been a charity juggernaut for decades, and a retired school teacher who is quietly changing lives through bicycles. This episode is sure to refill your inspiration reserves and put a smile on your face.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    39 mins
  • Episode 229: Celebrities Using Their Platforms to Support Mental Health
    May 23 2026

    Episode 229 is full of inspiration. We have the story of Sara Chapman and the Match Girl Strike which changed the world for workers. Then we have a smattering of celebs who are using their platforms to promote mental health and help eliminate the stigma of seeking help from mental health conditions. Finally, the bittersweet story of a mom who keeps running in memory of her daughter and is helping others along the way. There is a lot of inspiration to be found in this episode.

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    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    36 mins
  • Episode 228: The Masaka Kids Africana - Dancing for Joy and Hope
    May 1 2026

    Welcome to episode 228! We have some great inspiration for you in this episode. We are still working out some sound issues, and hope to have that dialed in soon. This episode is filled with kids. We talk about some foster family success stories, a young man who started speaking out against bullying at the age of eight and is still going more than 15 years later, and the Masaka Kids Africana, a group of African children whose dance videos are funding a home for more than 200 children in Uganda. This episode will inspire you, but you also have to watch these kids dance. I guarantee it will put a smile on your face. You can find out more and see some of their dance videos at www.masakakidsafricana.com.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    26 mins
  • Episode 227: Robert Putnam and the Power of Joining
    Apr 24 2026

    Oh this is a good one. We have stories of people overcoming tragic backgrounds, an underdog Olympian who stunned the world, and the fascinating work of Robert Putnam and how joining a group can help improve your happiness, health, and even democracy. There is a lot of inspiration crammed into this episode.

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    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    35 mins
  • Episode 226: Cupcake Brown: A Story of Hope and Redemption
    Apr 17 2026

    Welcome to Episode 226! There is a lot to be inspired by in this episode. We have people doing amazing things to revive and protect coral reefs. We have the story of a woman's three decade long search for her missing son. Finally we have the story of Cupcake Brown (yes that is her name) who despite an incredibly hard life made something out of herself and now inspires others to do the same.

    Warning: the Cupcake Brown story is not for little ears and may be triggering for some. But I promise it has a happy ending.

    Come have a listen and walk away with some inspiration.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    35 mins
  • Episode 225: The Hidden Power of Neurodivergence
    Apr 9 2026

    Sorry for the delay, we had some technical problems, which have impacted sound quality a little. Hopefully it is not to noticeable, because this episode has so much powerful inspiration. We are going to cover a life changing book and the story of a Black man who is dismantling the KKK one member at a time, then a bit about neurodivergence and how it can help change the world, and finally, the story of actor Gary Sinise and the incredible use of his fame to help wounded veterans and first responders. There is a lot in this episode, and you are sure to find something that will inspire you.

    #BeKind

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    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

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    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    35 mins