
UN-CAPED HEROES - The Podcast
By Stacy Johnston and Cassey Holland
Welcome to Un-caped Heroes – The Podcast. With each episode, we meet ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Every Monday and Friday, we celebrate everyday HEROES through their stories of grit and gratitude. Every Wednesday, we give out Mid Week Mind Candy with words of Character and Integrity to ponder and model.
Sponsors of Un-Caped Heroes- The Podcast are; Enlighten Up - Illuminating the magic of YOU and Guided By Grace -Delivering Grace-driven connections and hope.
Sponsors of Un-Caped Heroes- The Podcast are; Enlighten Up - Illuminating the magic of YOU and Guided By Grace -Delivering Grace-driven connections and hope.

UN-CAPED HEROES - The PodcastMar 21, 2022
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# 505 TOLERANCE w Pat Butler
Welcome! Join us as we unpack Tolerance. According to our special guest, Pat Butler, she asks," What is my tolerance toward things I do not like ?" Cassey asks the question, " How much can you put on your late without dropping it? " To Stacy, "Tolerance is my ability to allow others to walk their own journey." It involves patience, boundaries, respect, and objectivity. Sit for a bit with Pat, Stacy & Cassey as we unpack TOLERANCE.
Sep 27, 202330:09

# 504 w Victoria Sanchez
Let's visit the Land of Enchantment and spend some quality time with our guest, Victoria Sanchez. Following the tragic death of her only son, Victoria has taken her grief, processed it in the best way a mom can, and now she travels the country telling her story and offering coaching and support to other families walking this journey. She believes a hero is anyone that finds the hero in themselves. Her wisdom in a one line statement: " Hold your faith. Never give up. Never surrender." You can connect with Victoria @ 1momsmemrialride.com via email and on all social media platforms.
Sep 25, 202322:32

#379 w Mike Strachan
Welcome Mike Strachan, you have been chosen as our 'Feature Friday' episode. Mike is the National PR coordinator for the Guardians Of The Children. This is an amazing group of people ! The Guardians are nation wide organization dedicated to serving and protecting the Children. According to Mike, "When the kids call, we go. Wherever, whenever. " Mike's hero? All The Children!! He shares a life lesson we ALL need to learn: Don't be quiet! DO not let your silence drown out the cries !! We are honored to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our new book," If A T-Shirt Could Talk: The Wisdom Heroes" will go to support the Guardians and their quest to save the children.
Sep 22, 202318:35

# 503 RECOVER w Clint Callahan
RECOVER: Action taken the moment you realize 'You got to get better '. In this life, we recover from so many things: Addiction, grief, trauma, depression, illness and the complex pressures of life. To find recovery is to Re-discover who you are in all the BS. Cassey and Stacy had opportunity to engage with guest, Clint Callahan, in the most encouraging an enlightening discussion on Recovery. Hang with us a minute and define recovery in your own heart.
Sep 20, 202325:53

# 502 w Daniel Gospodarek
Coming to you today from the 'Mile High City' of Denver, Colorado, may we introduce Daniel Gospodarek, LCSW and Traumatic Brain Injury advocate extraordinaire. Daniel operates Revitalizementalhealth.com where there is a variety of beautiful and inclusive services for all aspects of mental and emotional health. Daniel strongly believes that a hero is anyone who supports someone through adversity. He reminds us all that "Challenges change, keep learning with persistence and grit. Join us for an engaging and service filled conversation.
Sep 18, 202322:41

#323 w/ Spencer Jones
And now for our 'Feature Friday" episode. This gentleman shines a powerful light ! ..Ladies and Gentlemen, may we present The Prince Of Possibilities, Mr. Spencer Jones, joining us from Neenah, WI. Spencer is a former choir director turned coach that utilizes both music and art to empower men and women around the world to find their passion and live it !! Spencer shared with Cassey & Stacy that a hero is someone who is imperfectly and unapologetically themselves, sharing their light with the world. Listen in and be inspired to believe that You Are Enough. You can connect with Spencer through his website: http://www.spencermjones.com/
Sep 15, 202321:41

#377 INTEGRITY w Eric Bauberger
Travel with us to Southern New Jersey and engage in a great conversation with Stacy, Cassey and our guest Eric Bauberger as we unpack INTEGRITY. In Eris's view, Integrity means to be 'Integrious'; to be aware of what you stand for and to practice what you preach. If you ask Cassey, being a person of Integrity is being comfortable standing even if you are the only one standing. To Stacy, Integrity is the "Who you are" in the what of it all. It is unconditional, so where you are never compromises who you are. Listen in..
Sep 13, 202322:32

#501 w Clint Callahan
Colorado Springs, Colorado is a beautiful place. It is also home to our guest today, Clint Callahan, LCSW/ Therapist/ Life Coach. Clint offers a program called; Small Changes, Big Impact: 1% Per Day Transformational System to help professionals deal with burnout and stress. He is very present on social media @ smallchangesbiginpact.4u. Clint shared that he believes a hero is someone that acts against the fear to help others. And his advice to 20 yr old Clint? Just being yourself is enough! Take a moment and share this space with us.
Sep 11, 202322:12

#226 with Dan Wilkz
Feature Friday episodes are so refreshing. To revisit shared wisdom brings gratitude in magical ways. Welcome to the journey Dan Wilkz, Podcast host of Cocre8. He stopped by to visit with Cassey and Stacy about heroes, life lessons and powerful words of wisdom. Dan firmly believes in the process of total recovery, that where your focus goes.. your energy flows, and and that Willpower is a Verb .. not a noun. Listen in, find some hope and gain some powerful experiential wisdom.
Sep 08, 202325:00

# 500 SHARE w Donna Edman
" SHARE; A gift/ The act of giving with no expectation of anything in return." This powerful statement of truth comes to us from our special guest, photographer and author, Donna Edman. Casey and Stacy had an opportunity to engage in this dynamic conversation about the concept of SHARE. There is so many thing we can share besides physical property such as time, knowledge, your story, compassion, kindness and gratitude. How often do we share with no expectation of anything in return? Cassey gently reminds us that 'Kindness and Grace are the only two things not currently effected by inflation. Share them freely!" Spend a moment with us and own your definition of SHARE.
Sep 06, 202325:07

# 499 w Dr. Kirk Adams
Today we find ourselves traveling to Seattle, WA to engage in a mindful and inspiration filled conversation with our guest, Dr. Kirk Adams. Blind since the age of 5, Kirk dedicates his time and energy to assisting people managing blindness to navigate the workforce space and find employment. He brigs home the point that many people that manage blindness are overlooked for positions, regardless of their presenting qualifications. Kirk's advice to the general population, " Find community both for what you need and for what makes you happy."
Sep 04, 202322:58

Episode 96 - Mike D'Edgido
This week's 'Feature Friday's episode is one of the contributors to our new book, "If A T-Shirt Could Talk: The Wisdom of Heroes" Hello again, Mike D'Edgido, realtor extraordinaire from Albuquerque, NM. As we gander at the world around us with needs at every corner, it seems a great time to talk gifts that cannot be wrapped or bought... In this episode, Mike reminds us that 'The most important things in life aren't things!' Here are a few 'gifts' that Mike extends to us in the short time we had with him: Gift 1 - "Service is everything!" Gift 2 - 'Others 1st'. Gift 3 - "Your cup is never empty when you fill others". And, we all know how important Empathy is in our world today. So, the last gift is one we want to challenge you to unwrap and keep in your pocket! Gift 4 - "LOVE FOR NO REASON!"
Sep 01, 202323:16

# 498 CONTROL w Nicole Wittauer
Let's all go to Geneva, Switzerland on a Wednesday and spend some magical time with our guest, Nicole Wittauer, as we chat about the many aspects of CONTROL. To Nicole, control is an illusion. What do you actually control? For Cassey, control is a goal just outside reach.. something we are constantly striving for. In Stacy's eye, the ONLY thing you can control is you. Engage with us for a bit and examine how you see, define and manage CONTROL.
Aug 30, 202324:08

# 497 w Benjamin Kintisch
Let's take a trip to Columbia, MD and hang out with out guest, Benjamin Kintisch. Ben is a creator, Lyricist and Playwright. His latest expression is titled ' Life review: The Hospice Musical'. Ben shares his dynamic and powerful love of music and fills the segment with grace and candor. Join us as Ben shares his heroes, his passion and his wisdom. You can connect with Ben @ benjaminkintisch@yahoo.com. To connect to his new musical, 'Life review: the Hospice Musical' visit Ben @ Lifereviewmusical.com or @lifereviewmusical on Instagram.
*** on A side note, Ben's hero in the story, Bert Hughes, passed away a few days ago. Ben shared stories of his heroism as a humanitarian, teacher, inspiration and support for so many people, fitting for a great music teacher and musician. Thank you, Ben, for sharing him with us.
*** on A side note, Ben's hero in the story, Bert Hughes, passed away a few days ago. Ben shared stories of his heroism as a humanitarian, teacher, inspiration and support for so many people, fitting for a great music teacher and musician. Thank you, Ben, for sharing him with us.
Aug 28, 202322:13

Feature Friday Revisit - Episode 33 - Brigitte Michaels
We are loving the Feature Friday episodes. It gives us a chance to shine a light on beautiful souls we have met along the way. Brigitte Michaels is no exception. Her charm and grace lend a note of genuineness to our conversation that is rare. Sit with us for a bit and be enriched by our guest and her perspective on life. She reminds us all...."A broken dream is not the end of dreaming. Go to sleep, for tomorrow you WILL dream again". You can connect with Brigitte and learn of all her amazing programs and accomplishments @ brigitte@brigittemichaels.com>
Aug 25, 202312:49

# 197 Knowledge with Donna Marie Newkirk and Jen Anderson
There is a journey between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge gained and not utilized is a Trivial Pursuit game in the closet. Spend some incredible time with Cassey Holland and two special guests, Jen Anderson and Donna Marie Newkirk. You are in for a thought provoking moment in time. Check yourself.. What do you do with the knowledge that you gain?
Aug 23, 202322:25

# 495 w Nichole Wittauer
`Switzerland is a bucket list destination for sure ! How about it? Want to tag along? Let's go! Come hang with Stacy, Cassey, and our guest , Nichole Wittauer. How can it not be a blast to hang out with a beautiful soul that known as "The play Wizard". Nichole utilizes her talent as an artist and coach to encourage teens to connect through play. Her sound advice to her 20 yr old self.. "Don't fall into the 'grow up' trap. Never get too old to play!" Her wisdom of the day.." Never give up ! Doubt the world. Doubt your surroundings. But NEVER doubt yourself ! " You can connect with Nichole and find out all about "The Power Of Play" and The Lego Series @ Www.maps-of-life.com
Aug 21, 202328:52

# 196 replay with Craig Schulze
And for today's Feature Friday episode, let's go back to the Land Down Under.. We had the absolute pleasure of engaging in a very powerful conversation with our guest, Craig Schulze. Joining us from Australia, Craig brings to light that Heroes allow us to borrow their courage on our way to greatness. Sit with Stacy, Cassey and Craig and remember, You've got one shot in life.. Take It !!
Aug 18, 202317:51

# 493 Consequences with Vernita Bowe
Do you think about the consequences before or after the action? Do you believe consequences can be either negative or positive? Every decision we make and every action we take has a consequence, as do the words we speak. The challenge is in how we manage those consequences, good or bad. Spend some time with Stacy, Cassey and our special guest, Vernita Bowe and we unpack CONSEQUENCES.
Aug 16, 202325:00

#493 w Donna Edman
Ladies and gentlemen, may we introduce our guest, Donna Edman. Joining us from Southern California, Donna is a visual storyteller, a photographer, and author of 'Women of Wisdom', a collection of beautiful women over 50. She utilizes her art with photography to teach people how to embrace their own beautiful! Sit with us and listen to her advice to her 20 yr old self and she challenges you to 'Just be kind. It's not that hard'. You can connect with Donna and purchase her beautiful book @
"Women of Wisdom: Honoring their Grace, Strength and Beauty"Www.DonnaEdmanPhotography.com/The-Book Donna@DonnaEdmanPhotography.com
Aug 14, 202325:13

#294 with Cassey Holland
Today for our 'Feature Friday' we welcome our special guest, Cassey Holland. Let's get to know her in a new way. She is a small business owner, podcast co-host, a mom, a recovery coach, a connector, and wise beyond her years. In Cassey opinion, a hero is defined by who they are on the inside, who they show to be, and what they bring to the table. Her thought for the day: "Fail Forward. Be brave enough to suck at something new." You can reach Cassey at Guidedbygrace21@gmail.com.
Aug 11, 202316:51

# 492 GRACE w Mitch Griffin
Sit for a spell with Stacy, Cassey, and our guest, Mitch Griffin, and let's engage in a amazing conversation about the power of GRACE. Mitch's first thought was 'God's Riches at Christ's Expense. For Cassey, grace is compassion and forgiveness. To Stacy, Grace is what we all seek. Total forgiveness, 'What sin? What indiscretion?' Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to offer grace to others than it is to ourselves ? What if you did offer yourself grace? What if you don't ? Cassey sums it up with this thought: " I give GRACE because I so desperately need it!"
Aug 09, 202330:53

#491 w Pat Butler
We have been a lot of places together so let's keep traveling all the way to Florida and hang out with our guest, Pat Butler. A teacher and guide of the Heroes Journey herself, Pat believes a hero is of great courage and sacrifice. They are the main character of the story. Her solid advice to her 20 yr old self... " Pursue your gift and let it lead you to the prize ! Don't be afraid but don't be stupid. Live a great story !" You can connect with Pat @ Mysticmonestary.org
Aug 07, 202323:20

Episode 106 - Dr. Gloria Burgess
Happy Feature Friday ! Meet Dr. Gloria Burgess, A gifted speaker, trainer, coach and author. Dr. Burgess took time to be with us and share her heroes and her wisdom. Grab a pen so that you can, at least, catch and jot down one of the many points she makes during this episode. You will be able to "stand in your own two shoes" after listening, I promise you. To get in touch with Dr. Gloria Burgess, go to gloriaburgess.com
Aug 04, 202324:32

# 490 MANAGE w Suzanne Jabour
How do you manage? To handle 3 kids, to keep a job and a home, to keep the farm going, to pay the bills, all those people or being alone, your health,.. the list goes on and on. Whoever talk to, manage has many meanings from managing a corporation to time and money. We all manage it differently. How about yourself ? How do you manage that? Venture with us to Vancouver, Canada, meet Suzanne Jabour, and let's talk Manage.
Aug 02, 202321:48

# 489 w Dr. Bob saul
Let's mosey on down to South Carolina and hang out with Pediatric Geneticist and Pediatrician, Dr. Robert ( Bob) Saul. He currently spends his valuable time as a child advocate and a parenting coach encouraging community engagement. He believes we can ALL make a valuable contribution to the lives of those around us. His advice to his 20 yr old self..? " Talk less and listen more. Be conscious of what you actually hear and move forward slowly." Share some quality time as Bob engages us with hero definitions and life lessons. You can reach out to Bob @: Mychildrenschildren.com
Jul 31, 202327:12

# 488 JUSTIFY w Paul Wrightson
Justify: (1) To show or prove to be right. (2) Declare or make righteous in the sight of God: To be justified by faith. How do you define JUSTIFY? Our guest, Paul Wrightson, joining us from the Land down Under, stated that through a process of self growth, he has realized he does not have to justify anything to anyone. To Stacy, justify is to understand your own truth. If you ask Cassey, Justify can be a reason or an excuse, depending on the situation. where do you stand with JUSTIFY?
Jul 26, 202319:52

# 487 w Suzanne Jabour
Raise your hand if you have ever traveled to Vancouver, Canada... Well, let's go. There you will have a chance to meet our guest, Suzanne Jabour. Since the tragic loss of her son in 2021, Suzanne has been devoting her time as a grief educator. Her dad is her hero because he believed, as an attorney, that legal help should be for everyone! Her statement of wisdom.. "Choose Love ! Remember that you are enough! Approach the world with love, not fear !"
Jul 24, 202320:57

# 392 Re-Play W Anita Ghosal
And for our Feature Friday Episode.. Want to hang out on a Friday in Singapore? Come on ! Let's go ! You can enjoy a delightful and inspiring conversation with our guest, Anita Ghosal. She soundly believes that 'There is nothing worse than a wasted life!' Stacy & Cassey had the opportunity to chat with this beautiful soul about heroes and the inner strive we all have to find to become our own heroes. She reminds us to always 'Do You' and find your way home. And trust me, Anita's life lesson is worth a listen. You can connect with Anita @ : https://createalifeyoulove-insideout.lpages.co/signature/
Jul 21, 202325:25

# 486 AWARENESS w dr. Bob Saul
In this day and age, we are encouraged to be fully AWARE of our surroundings. Are you paying attention ? But what about a deeper thought. Are you aware of the energy you leave in a room ? Are you aware of the total picture or just what you are currently focused on? As a pediatrician, our guest learned that awareness of the whole situation was critical to his practice and the wellbeing of his patients. Join Stacy and our guest, Dr. Bob Saul as we dive into awareness.
Jul 19, 202324:43