Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
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Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
Podcast for people too stubborn to quit and too creative not to make a difference!Join visual artist Pat Benincasa in conversation with a riveting roster of guests to uncover extraordinary stories of everyday people. Listen as they share their quirky wisdom, unlikely adventures, and poignant life le...
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Grounded & Gutsy: Rachel Finch on Life with Horses
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In rural Queensland, Australia, a young trainer builds trust one horse at a time. At just twenty-something, Rachel Finch runs YP...
Mind the Light: Stories From the Edge of History
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Who kept the lights burning when storms raged, men died, and the sea threatened everything? More often than we realize, it was wo...
From Shoestring to Powerhouse: Moving Mental Health Care Forward
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When Sue Abderholden took the reins at the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2001, the organ...
Hospice and Harmony: Life in a Major Key
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What happens when bedside stories we almost never hear step into the light—and sing? In this episode, Ben Kintisch—chaplain, Cant...
The Radical Resistance of Tenderness
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When the world goes hard, softness isn’t weakness—it’s strategy. This quick episode is about what happens when you answer cruelty...
Gen Z Unplugged: Why Dumb Phones Make Smart Sense
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Plot twist: Gen Z, first to grow up with smartphones and social media 24/7- decide now to unplug?
Meet Olivia Telecky, a 2...
Wagging Tails, Open Hearts: The Power of Helping Paws
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🐾 What does it mean to truly give someone their life back?
Alyssa Golob, Executive Director of Helping Paws, takes us insi...
Where Service Becomes Story and Story Becomes Art
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What happens when a veteran’s truth is shaped by a writer, interpreted by an artist, and transformed into something the world can...
Coffee, Chaos, and a Lightning Bolt
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The high-voltage impact of the ordinary-in this quick episode!
Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do n...
In the Middle of Madness, This!
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While the world scrolls through chaos and cruelty, something else is happening—quietly, insistently, beautifully. This episode is...
Shaping Sound: The Master Craft of Nina Poots
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What happens when wood becomes voice, and craft becomes calling?
Luthier Nina Poots doesn’t just build string instruments—s...
From Ashes to Action
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In this riveting episode, Joel Sosinsky and Andi Sosin take us inside the 1911, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire—one of the deadl...
Finding Wonder: The Urgency of Dark Skies
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When was the last time you really saw the stars? Not just a few twinkles—but the Milky Way stretching overhead like a cosmic rive...
Lens, Light And The Edge of Wild
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🚗 She left a marriage, packed her life into a Kia, and drove straight into the unknown. What Brittany Colt found on the other si...
Running Toward the Fire: The Many Lives of Kristianne Schultz
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What kind of person runs toward the fire — not away? Kristianne Schultz has lived many lifetimes in one: firefighter, EMT, surgic...
When DNA Unlocks a Prison Door
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What happens when the justice system gets it wrong—devastatingly wrong?
In this riveting episode of Fill To Capacity, attor...
The Fierce Quiet of Truth- Joan of Arc Today
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⚖️ When truth stands alone, it still stands—just ask Joan of Arc. 🛡️⚜️
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Legacy In Action: Rosalynn Carter and the Power of Care
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Who cares for the caregiver?
In this powerful and tender conversation, Mandy Barr—President Carter’s great-niece and Engage...
Silent Storms: Parental Burnout To Breakthrough
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In this revealing episode, we go to the heart of a crisis too many parents carry in silence. Dr. Kate Gawlik—Doctor of Nursing Pr...
We Came From Somewhere
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In this re-recorded episode, I return to a story that wouldn’t leave me alone. What started as a tribute to my grandfather, Papac...
Depave the Way: Restoring Land, Reconnecting Communities
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Pavement is everywhere—trapping heat, polluting water, and cutting us off from nature. But what if we could tear it up and bring...
A Dialogue Across Time and Absence With Aidan Ryan
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In this moving episode, Aidan Ryan—writer, publisher, and filmmaker discusses his deeply personal book, I Am Here - You Are Not -...
Don’t Get Played- Get MediaWise With Brittani Kollar
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Misinformation floods the internet. Can you separate fact from fiction?
In this must-hear episode, Brittani Kollar, Deputy...
Riding Through The Storm: Finding Strength In Chaos With Risa August
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What happens when a top-tier athlete, defined by discipline and control, is faced with a rare illness and the collapse of an 18-y...
Trailblazing Triumph: Rewriting Healthcare for Women 65+
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Reimagine women’s healthcare! This episode explores the groundbreaking work of Herself Health, redefining care for women 65+ with...
FTC in-btwn #16: Bad-Ass Crow: Flight Path To Defiance
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What happens when a crow with serious attitude takes to the skies? A flight path you won’t believe! Sometimes, it’s in the smalle...
From Carbondale to Coral Reefs: Bold Science, Big Impact
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What do coral reefs, the Heartland and a student at Southern Illinois Univ. have in common? A groundbreaking journey to save our...
FTC in-btwn #15: Sacred Motions and Rebel Metronomes
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What do metronomes, circles, and chemical reactions have to do with the new year? Find out in this 5-minute episode where anxiety...
The Radical Power of Art: Saving History, Shaping Futures
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Listen as Joan Vorderbruggen, a visionary force in public art and creative place-making reveals how art can revolutionize communi...
Hammers, Hearts & Hope: A Housing Revolution With Cheri Witt-Brown
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In this riveting episode, Cheri Witt-Brown, a visionary leader, shares how she transformed Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity into...
FTC in-btwn # 14: The Weight of What Holds Us
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When the world spins out of control, how do you find your center? Join me for an 8-minute journey that turns a snow globe into a...
The Intersection of Climate Change, Immigration and Hope
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In this riveting episode, Laura Danielson, a seasoned immigration lawyer, confronts the global crisis of climate refugees. She r...
Stardom, Struggle and Stolen Slippers: The Legacy of Judy Garland
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In this deeply moving episode, we journey into the life and legacy of Judy Garland. As Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, she traveled...
Heroes Behind Your Ballot, Who Are They?
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Journey into the heart of democracy with Michelle Witte, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, as she re...
Cosmic High-Fives: Coincidence & Synchronicity With Sophia Demas
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Ever had a day when the universe seemed to be playing cosmic peek-a-boo? Buckle up, buttercup! Sophia Demas is here to spill the...
19 Countries, One Home: A Story of Cultural Exchange
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Ever wonder how opening your home to strangers from across the globe could change your life? Join Marlis Lambson as she shares 9...
One Dam At A Time: When Rivers Run Free With Marty Holtgren
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Discover how removing dams isn't just about freeing water—it's about liberating the very soul of our landscapes. Journey with Mar...
Bold Strokes: The Art & Heart of Taylor Rae Hillestad
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What does Boy George, Anthony Edwards and a beloved grandfather have to do with a young artist’s creative journey? Find out in th...
The Butterfly Effect: Making Butterfly Magic
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Jump into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies—nature's neon nomads! In this episode, Professor Emilie Snell-Rood from Uni...
From Firefighting To Forests: A Wild Woodland Journey
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Discover the secrets of revolutionary forest management with Brian Huberty, a seasoned expert whose career spans from firefightin...