Best Kristine Gunn Podcasts (2024)

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Being Brave and Vulnerable with Kristin Caruso 43:10

8d ago43:10

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Kristin Caruso is a writer, editor, and researcher. She has a background in public relations and print journalism. Before Kristin joined Gaming Historian (hosted by her husband, Norman Caruso), she was an award-winning columnist and reporter. Kristin has a bachelor's degree in communications from Simmons College. Previously, she co-hosted the “Let'…

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It Was God Who Heard My Cry with Jackie Stuckey 45:07

24d ago45:07

45:07

As a Reality existential therapist, Jacqueline Stuckey shares with her patients the "choices" they indeed have to improve their lives but may not realize it. She also helps patients assess how they understand their existence in this life. Jackie’s background is in drug and alcohol counseling. Sometimes all you might need is an ear to listen to your…

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From a Life Sentence to Walking in Love with Katrina Butler 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

Katrina Butler is a certified social impact consultant and a restorative justice facilitator. She is also the author of a book written for children of incarcerated parents. Katrina is a resilient woman who transforms life’s adversities into opportunities that inspire others. She believes in paying it forward by advocating for second chances, trauma…

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From Safe to Fierce: Fierce Conversations with Toby Podcast Trailer 3:05

1M ago3:05

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Welcome to Fierce Conversations with Toby—where stories of struggle, strength, and transformation take center stage. I’m Toby Dorr, and I believe that every conversation has the power to change lives. Here, we dive deep into the raw, unfiltered moments that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately, set us free. From personal reflections to compelling…

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Deciding Who Gets to Be Human with Bex Gunn 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

Bex Gunn considers herself a nomad. She’s lived in 8 different states and seems to be able to find herself at home in just about any social circle. Music, tattooing, and poetry are the hobbies she’s most passionate about. But her biggest purpose is helping people through the human experience, with love and kindness. Head to https://www.youtube.com/…

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Life's Turning Points with Alexa Bigwarfe 36:22

2M ago36:22

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Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Alexa Bigwarfe is a USA Today best-selling author and the founder and CEO of Write|Publish|Sell, a company dedicated to helping authors professionally self-publish and market their books. Her cou…

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To Hear Grandpa's Voice with Michael Thompson 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, Michael Thompson discusses his writing path which began at the age of 13. Learn how one teacher’s attempt to devalue his doodling led to his creative mentor. I pop into my local Barnes and Noble bookstore several times a month just to feel surrounded by books. When my trip happens to be on a weekend, I often come across local autho…

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The Keel and the Anchor with Christian Dorr 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

My guest today is my husband. Christian Dorr. While listeners may find it interesting to hear his perspective on my story, he has a powerful story of his own! When I got out of prison, I had no intentions of ever getting married again. I was done with men, done with all the whole mess. I was just going to live my own little quiet life and then in w…

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The Blessing of Uphill Journeys with Karen Mitchell Grant 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

William, my oldest son is 33 years old. He's autistic, blind, and non-verbal. I decided to do a marathon and when I told William, he wanted to participate. My daughter joined in and it became a family affair. We had to push William in a wheelchair because he’s blind and it would be too difficult to lead him. Most of the race seemed to be uphill. Bu…

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Finding Strength in Vulnerability with Bathesheba Tolbert 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

Trigger warning/disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about child abuse, divorce, and personal trauma, including personal experiences and journeys. The content may be emotionally intense and could be triggering for some individuals. If you find these discussions distressing, it may be advisable to skip this episode or listen with caution. R…

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Making Room for Love in the Justice System with Cathy Harvey 1:04:28

5M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Trigger warning/disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about death, including personal experiences and journeys. The content may be emotionally intense and could be triggering for some individuals. If you find these discussions distressing, it may be advisable to skip this episode or listen with caution. Remember to prioritize your mental an…

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One Little Pearl with Judy Helm Wright 41:13

5M ago41:13

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The symbol of the artichoke has great meaning for Judy in her teaching and writing. As she works with families, she sees that frequently only the outer edges are exposed, which can be prickly and sometimes bitter to the taste. But, as you expose the artichoke - and people - to warmth, caring, and time, gradually the leaves begin to open and expose …

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Focusing on the Next Best Step with Charli Hoffman 29:32

5M ago29:32

29:32

“It isn't that I had it all figured out, it's that I just focused on the next right step.” - Charli Hoffman, CEO of Time Hackers Unite, Founder of Sparkle Warriors Book Club, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https:/…

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The Age of Invisibility with Susan J. Godwin 39:46

6M ago39:46

39:46

“And the point is, you can do it. You have more strength than you think you do. You can go through these tough situations. You move through that adversity, and you move through those struggles. And you keep going.” Susan J. Godwin, fervent educator, writer, freelance artist, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby Head to https://www.yo…

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Stories that Matter with Pat Black-Gould 44:15

6M ago44:15

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“And the point is, you can do it. You have more strength than you think you do. You can go through these tough situations. You move through that adversity, and you move through those struggles. And you keep going.” - Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D., clinical psychologist award-winning children’s book author, fiction author, playwright, and today’s guest on …

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I Could Hear Their Voices... Speaking out of the Darkness with Jean Trounstine 59:50

7M ago59:50

59:50

Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ “The women of Framingham (Prison) sought a way out and their struggles gave them dignity. I could hear their voices speaking out of the darkness.” - Jean Trounstine, author, activist, professor e…

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I Am Enough with Tanaine Jenkins 27:30

7M ago27:30

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“For eight years, I was ashamed of my story. I learned that my story is freeing. Other people need to know that in telling their own story you can take your power back. And it takes away the power of those who are holding your story against you. Don't be the person others believe you should be just because you're a felon. I am enough. And so are yo…

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Filling a Niche with Hannah Rumsey 38:36

8M ago38:36

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“I feel like it's gotten to the point where we're so scared of crossing a boundary that we just say nothing.” - Hannah Rumsey, developmental editor & writing coach for Sara Connell Coaching, Inc., creator and host of the podcast “Friends Missing Friends”, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby. Find the video interview here! Transcript…

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Together We Can with Natasha Dasher 47:15

8M ago47:15

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Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Natasha Dasher is on a life mission to help Returning Citizens realize their true potential. She is an appointed Commissioner for Returning Citizens and Re-Entry Affairs and the co-chair of the D…

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The Importance of Contradiction with Brittany Means 35:16

9M ago35:16

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Find all interviews at https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ In this episode, Brittany Means discusses her new memoir, Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways. About Brittany Means: Brittany Means is a writer and editor living in Albuquerque, NM. A graduate of Iowa's MFA Nonfic…

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Find Your Calling with Gina Hanna 31:37

10M ago31:37

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Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ http://www.bfa-ministry.org/ Gina Hanna founded Beauty for Ashes Ministry with her husband Derk in 2009. Their vision was to drastically reduce recidivism in prisons across the United States by p…

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Discovering Self with Kimberly Braun 45:50

10M ago45:50

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Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ When we know the hard choice is right, in a way, it's not hard because we can't not do it. - Kimberly Braun, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby Join us as Kimberly Braun shares her extraordinary life jou…

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Thriving Beyond Cancer with Tekquiree Spencer 43:02

11M ago43:02

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Trigger warning/disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about cancer, including personal experiences and journeys. The content may be emotionally intense and could be triggering for individuals who have had personal experiences with cancer or are sensitive to health-related topics. If you find these discussions distressing, it may be advisabl…

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The Ultimate Gift with Geoff and Laura Spetter 30:08

11M ago30:08

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Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ "The lost art of what's been going on is people have forgotten how to have a conversation and how to say, 'Can I help you?'" - Laura Spetter, 14-year Air Force veteran and today’s guest along with Geoff Spetter, a 21-year Army veteran, on “Fierce Convers…

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Crossing Cultural Boundaries with Leslie Ahmadi 49:23

12M ago49:23

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Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ “A road can always be found between two hearts.” - Leslie Ahmadi, language coach, cross-cultural/diversity consultant, author of the upcoming book Road Between Two Hearts: A Black American Bride Discovers Iran, and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations w…

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Creating a Healthy Community with Marla Smith 30:27

12M ago30:27

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Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ “I have a weekly conversation with my mentees. We do once a month face to face. And it really makes a difference. People know that you care.” - Marla Smith, Christian care provider, clinical researcher, mentor for the Welcome Home Reentry Program and tod…

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Keep Going! with Amanda and Lisa Plasse 49:39

1y ago49:39

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Content warning: This episode discusses the journey of one our guests to recovery with an eating disorder. While this episode, and all episodes of Fierce Conversations with Toby, are designed to facilitate healing for all, some listeners may be troubled by the subject matter. Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr…

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Beacon of Hope with Lisa Nordike 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Contennt warning: This episode discusses death, including the death of a fellow inmate by execution because of the death penalty and the death of our guests husband to cancer. While this episode, and all episodes of Fierce Conversations with Toby, are designed to facilitate healing for all, some listeners may be troubled by the subject matter. Watc…

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Healing Your Inner Child with Moira Dadd 38:01

1y ago38:01

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Content warning: This episode discusses the healing journey of Moira Dadd after experiencing childhood abandonment, stays in multiple orphanages, and the death of her mother by suicide. While this podcast is intended to facilitate healing and hold space for all, some listeners may be troubled by the subject matter. Watch the video interview here! T…

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Defining Fierce Conversations with Toby Dorr and Mark Packard 49:49

1y ago49:49

49:49

Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ "Sometimes you can be significant by being insignificant... We all have it within us to make a difference. You don't have to be wealthy. You don't have to be famous. You don't have to have a title." - Toby Dorr, host of and the interviewee on today’s epi…

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Life After Loss with Ali Freeman 23:50

1y ago23:50

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Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Embracing Resilience: Ali Freeman's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Art Content warning: This episode discusses the healing journey of Ali Freeman after the miscarriage of her daughter Morrison, as well as discussions of the loss of Toby’s daughter,…

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Living Louder with Portia Louder 35:52

1y ago35:52

35:52

Sisterhood Behind Bars: The Unbreakable Bonds of Women in Prison Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ "Don't ever give up. Don't ever, ever, ever, give up. I could not see a life this beautiful when I was dealing with the legal process or even when I was a young single mother... whatever ha…

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Cultivating a Support Network with Woman, Rise! Authors 1:00:12

1+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

From Zoom Calls to Lifelong Bonds: Unleashing the Power of Connection Watch the video interview here! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Content warning: Mentioning and brief discussion of the death of one of our guest’s 5-year-old son. While this podcast is intended to facilitate healing and hold space for all, some li…

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The Art of Living and Loving with Kathryn C. Boxill 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

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Check out the video of this interview here! “Allow yourself to feel. To grieve. To mourn. Oftentimes with life, people wanna keep moving. We have our responsibilities, but in the midst of that you should be comfortable to be able to process those feelings and deal with how you're feeling and grieve in real time.” - Kathryn C. Boxill of BeDoLove, LL…

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Diversify My Hustle with Frederick Johnson 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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Check out the video of this interview here! “I think that that's one of the overlooked traits that we have as an entire community is that we tend to not listen. And I think that if we take time, take a minute to sit back and actually listen to what the community is asking for, then we can better serve them.” - Frederick Johnson, therapist, barber, …

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Perspective Is My Superpower with Carly Fahey-Dima 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

29:42

Check out the video of this interview here! “Your perspective is a superpower that you have in your pocket at all times. And it doesn't matter what level of situation you're in, whatever you can control or what you can't control around you, whether you like it or you don't, that perspective is the one thing that's pretty unchanging, so long as you'…

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Seeing the World Through Music with Lisa Plasse 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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Check out the video of this interview here! “I kept going at it and the best thing of it all is that my band director said to me, you know what? I see the determination. You can't give up.” - Lisa Plasse, composer of The Fierce Conversations with Toby theme song and today’s guest, on her first experience with the flute – which took Lisa 7 months of…

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Doing Things That Scare You with Catherine Bell 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

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Check out the video of this interview here! “If a movie was made about your life, who would play the lead role?” This classic conversation-starter question was actually answered for Toby Dorr! For Toby, the face of the lead role was Catherine Bell when she played Toby in the Lifetime movie Jailbreak Lovers. Since Jailbreak Lovers was created from p…

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They Wanted Justice with Chris, Cliff, Charles, and Tim 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

49:57

Check out the video of this interview here! Chris Turner. Clifton Yarborough. Charles Turner. Timothy Catlett. Our guests today spent 30+ years behind bars, being a number and not a name. We made sure their names are right at the very beginning to honor Chris, Cliff, Charles, and Tim as human beings who were never just numbers. The Catherine Fuller…

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When Innocence Is Not Enough with Thomas L. Dybdahl 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

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Content Warning: This episode contains brief descriptions of violence, including sexual violence involved in the 1984 Catherine Fuller case. Check out the video of this interview here! “What’s at stake when prosecutors conceal evidence—and what we can do about it.” - From the description of the book When Innocence Is Not Enough: Hidden Evidence and…

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Uncovering Grief's Beauty with Wendy Elle 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

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Content warning: This episode contains dialogue that includes mentions of the death of our guest’s 5-year-old son. While this interview is intended to facilitate healing and hold space for all that have been affected by loss, some listeners may be troubled by the subject matter. Check out the video of this interview here! Wendy Elle’s precious five…

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Making a Difference with Carla Anderson 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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Check out the video of this interview here! Two groups of people face the perilous path called reentry: astronauts and inmates. Our guest today is Carla Anderson, a reentry coordinator for a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C. Through her impactful work, Carla helps inmates to rise above societal prejudice, return to their families, and overcome…

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Bearing Witness with Laura Collins 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

26:01

Check out the video of this episode here! George Floyd. Derek Chauvin. Bill Cosby. Kyle Rittenhouse. Vicky White. Today’s guest, Laura Collins, has been there for all of them. Laura reported from Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd and the ensuing unrest, and then returned for Derek Chauvin’s trial. She was in the courtroom during Kenos…

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You Might Go to Prison with Justin Brooks 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

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Check out the video of this interview here! An eye-opening look into our broken justice system, one where innocence may not protect you from incarceration — or even the death penalty. Today’s guest is Justin Brooks, the Director and Co-Founder of the California Innocence Project, an organization that has secured the release of dozens of innocent pe…

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Episode #1: One Question that Changes Everything 16:15

11+ y ago16:15

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Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, Jesus promised that in this lifetime we will have trials. How you handle those challenges and trials spells the difference between living a life of constant disappointment – and learning to embrace all experiences with joy. In this first episode of the Kristine Gunn show, you will experience gre…

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