Positive Talk Radio: a Voice for Positivity in a World that Desperately Needs It.
"Our mission is to entertain, enlighten, empower, and educate us all by declaring our freedom from hate, division, and fear—and to create a better way of living."
—Kevin McDonald, Positive Talk Radio
Friends,
A while ago (much to my surprise), I was contacted by a radio programme based in Seattle, Washington. When I checked them out, I found the concept--their mission and the way they go about it--quite fascinating...
A radio that has no negativity at all (that's right, no news) and is purely focused on spreading positive messages of hope around the world--this is what Positive Talk Radio seems to be all about.
I have to say, I love the idea!!!
I confess, I am not really a 'radio person'. Occasionally, I listen to the odd Classic FM session in the car, but that's about it! I am, in many ways, a busy guy and like to stay in control of my media intake--podcasts and my own selected music is what does it for me; I am passionate about learning and love a good story.
And so--until now, that is--radio didn't exactly fit into those categories.
For a control-freak like me who doesn't like to waste time on listening to things I 'might not like', pressing 'play' and giving Positive Talk Radio a chance is a risk, but one worth taking...
I find myself listening to a very sweet selection of songs--mostly old, familiar music, from the Beatles to Deep Purple to Lady Gaga to Bon Jovi--and humming along. It brings back memories and gives me the 'feel-good vibe'.
But, as I promptly find out, the music is not all. After a song ends, I am caught off guard by a passionate, fiery speech by the host, Kevin McDonald, in which he exhorts us to not be ashamed of our scars and reminds us that although our journey might have been a rough one, 'the skilled sailor is not made by smooth seas'. A little later, he is joined by a young woman--his co-host Brichelle--and the two engage in a two-minute exchange about purpose, passion and the need for stillness in daily life. Then we are off for more music!
I smile. This is different. First, I like the music. Most of it anyway. Second...wow! A radio that I can listen to, even in front of my young children, without having to quickly turn it off as soon as the next blast of negativity comes flooding in with the reports of the last tragedy or mayhem somewhere in the world...
Well, I can safely say that this sworn podcast listener's heart has now been softened towards radio again...well, at least this radio!
Apart from the music and the positive talk-bombs dropped here and there by Kevin and Brichelle, the radio interviews people they consider inspiring. I was honored to have been among them!
If you want to hear/watch me being interviewed by these lovely people, scroll to the image below. The interveiw covers aspects of my personal story; we delve into subjects such as masculinity and the way male relationhsips are formed,ttrauma recovery, the necessity of confronting internal pain over external perforrmance--and much more.
I hope you enjoy it!
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"At Positive Talk Radio, we share thought-provoking conversations, uplifting stories, and meaningful dialogue that encourages growth, connection, and curiosity...one episode at a time."
PTR, Seattle, Washington
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