Doing Good

In this episode, Erin Harris shares her inspiring journey from a career in education to founding Un/Do Mindset, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health education and trauma recovery. Through candid storytelling, Erin discusses her work providing accessible resources rooted in cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy and serving diverse communities, including incarcerated and transient populations. She delves into the transformative nature of volunteerism, the struggles of managing a nonprofit, and the role of community in fostering healing and connection.Join us for a powerful conversation about shared humanity, emotional resilience, and aligning personal values with meaningful action.This podcast is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501c3 nonprofit. www.doinggood.tv

In this episode of the Doing Good Podcast, we meet Julie Ridenour from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Julie is a longtime volunteer with multiple organizations, a mother of grown children, and most recently, a puppy raiser for Freedom Service Dogs in Colorado.Raising a future service dog has been a lifelong dream for Julie. About two months ago, she received her puppy, Salem, and will foster her until she’s around 18 months old. During this time, Julie will focus on socializing Salem, teaching her basic obedience, and preparing her for her future role as a service dog for someone with a disability. Afterward, Salem will return to Freedom Service Dogs to begin her training and start her new life.Julie highlights the excellent training and support Freedom Service Dogs provides to puppy raisers—an important factor to consider for anyone interested in this type of volunteer work. She also shares the emotional bond she’s formed with Salem, knowing she is just one step in the dog’s journey. “Everyone asks if it will be hard to give her up. My response is maybe, but I know she has an important job ahead of her.”This episode is brought to you by Doing Good, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.doinggood.tv, and read Julie’s blog post at www.doinggood.tv/blog. To find out more about Freedom Service Dogs, visit freedomservicedogs.org.

In this episode of Doing Good, Carroll Hill discusses her experience volunteering with the National Museum of African American Music.

Now, everyone’s heard the phrase “everyone can make a difference.” But, do they really mean it? I say yes. I’m breaking it down to age groups to show you, or remind you, how you can make a difference.

Even though Katie has terminal cancer, she volunteers at Little Pink Houses of Hope and is living her new normal.Music from Uppbeat"Clarity" by ZooLicense code: ULKLLZSLSU8XCRCS

Homelessness affects the LGBTQ+ community more than any other segment of our population. HG Stovall shares his experiences in helping ease that challenge in his city.Music: UppbeatLicense code: ULKLLZSLSU8XCRCS

Denise Stewart shares the realities of living with mental illness. She talks about her volunteerism as a teacher and coordinator with a mental health non-profit.

Michele Nicholson is a survivor of human trafficking. She talks about how she volunteers with women despite the mental wounds she has from her experience.