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The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Good Fight is a compelling narrative podcast hosted by Judy Growney that shines a light on the everyday heroes working tirelessly for justice and meaningful change. Each episode invites listeners into the emotional core of social impact, celebrating the resilience and courage required to challenge systemic injustices and build a more equitable world. Through intimate storytelling, the show captures the profound human spirit behind every movement, offering hope and inspiration to those who…
Episodes
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
How Corporate Leaders Can Actually Mentor Teens Without Wrecking It | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical gap between corporate access and genuine human connection in teen mentorship…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Respect in Every Bite: Organizing Food Drives That Honor Dietary Laws | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical intersection of food insecurity and religious dignity, arguing that traditional…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
From Track to Couch: Why Greyhound Volunteering Changes Everything | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound and often overlooked world of volunteering with retired racing greyhounds. This…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Finding Joy in Intergenerational Storytelling Sessions | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of intergenerational storytelling as a vital tool for social impact and…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The First-Gen Gap: How Mentorship Turns Fear Into Future | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of the first-generation college student gap and how effective mentorship can…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Hard Truth About Small Charity Transparency | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney tackles the critical yet often overlooked issue of transparency in small charities. This conversation is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Invisible Wall: How to Help Veterans Reintegrate Without Burning Out | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the nuanced and often overlooked challenge of veteran reintegration into civilian life. This is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Art of the Supply Drive: Turning Chaos into Community Power | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney tackles the overwhelming anxiety of back-to-school shopping for low-income families and transforms that…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet War: Helping Veterans Find Their Way Home | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often overlooked challenge of veteran reintegration into civilian society. This…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Painting Hope: How Murals Heal Neglected Neighborhoods | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of community murals in healing neglected neighborhoods. This discussion…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
How Micro-Volunteering Fixes Corporate Burnout (And Saves Your Soul) | The Good Fight
This episode of The Good Fight explores how micro-volunteering serves as a powerful antidote to corporate burnout and spiritual disengagement, offering a…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Power of Paying for a Stranger’s Groceries | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound emotional and social impact of anonymous acts of generosity, specifically focusing…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Giving More Choices Might Be Making Us Give Less | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the psychological phenomenon known as the 'paradox of choice' and its detrimental effect on…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Building Back Better: The Quiet Resilience After the Flood | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound and often overlooked reality of post-disaster recovery, specifically focusing on the…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Holiday Giving Guilt: How to Honor Your Own Boundaries | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney tackles the pervasive issue of 'Holiday Giving Guilt,' offering a compassionate guide to honoring personal…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Carrying Grief While Healing Others: The Heavy Load of Care | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney addresses the critical and often overlooked issue of compassion fatigue among those dedicated to social…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Reclaiming Our Streets: The Quiet Power of Neighborhood Watch | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of modern Neighborhood Watch programs, arguing that true safety stems…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Finding Purpose in Local Talent Showcases | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores how organizing local talent showcases can help individuals find purpose and rebuild community…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Paper Walls: Advocating for Foster Youth Policy | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the systemic barriers facing foster youth through the powerful metaphor of 'paper walls.' This…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Fridges, Freedom, and Food Justice: The Underground Network | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the powerful reality of community fridges—underground networks that provide immediate food access…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Don't Let Them Evict You: Free Legal Aid Is Your Shield | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney delivers a critical guide on tenant rights and eviction defense, specifically focusing on how free legal…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Power of Asking for Help Without Apologizing | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of asking for help without apology. This conversation is designed for…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Teaching Refugees Teamwork: How Sports Build Community Bridges | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound impact of sports as a vehicle for social integration and community building for…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Your Blood Donation Is Harder Than Ever Right Now | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often overlooked reality of blood donation during times of widespread health…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Building Playgrounds That Welcome Every Mind: A Practical Guide | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical importance of designing inclusive playgrounds that welcome children of all…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Art of Paperwork: How We Actually Got Clean Water | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney challenges the romanticized notion that social change is driven solely by grand speeches and emotional…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
When You're Alone in the Grief: Building Peer Support for Single Parents | The Good Fight
In this deeply moving and practical episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical importance of building peer support networks for single…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Teachers Need Mental Health First Aid Training Now | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the urgent need for mental health first aid training for teachers. As educators face rising rates…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Voices Unlocked: How Translation Bridged the Gap for My Community | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound emotional and ethical dimensions of volunteer translation for non-English speaking…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Giving Art Supplies to Foster Youth: More Than Just Crayons | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound impact of sponsoring high-quality art supplies for children in foster care. This is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
How We Help Homeless Families Access Mental Health Services | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical intersection of homelessness and mental health, arguing that traditional clinical…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
How Micro-Volunteering Transforms Corporate Culture From Inside | The Good Fight
Discover how micro-volunteering can transform corporate culture from the inside out in this episode of The Good Fight. Host Judy Growney explores the concept…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Healing Divides One Meal at a Time: How Service Bridges the Political Gap | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores how shared service can heal political divides and rebuild community trust. If you are feeling…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
How Tiny Acts of Volunteering Change Corporate Culture | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores how tiny acts of volunteering can fundamentally transform corporate culture and combat employee…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Heroism of Donating Leftover Food to Shelters | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of donating leftover food from restaurants to homeless shelters. This is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Weight of the Phone: Growth on Crisis Hotlines | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney shares a deeply personal and transformative narrative about volunteering on crisis hotlines. This story is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Building Safety Nets for Grieving Single Parents | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney offers a compassionate guide for single parents navigating the profound isolation and logistical…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Paying for the Future: Tuition for Kids of Incarcerated Parents | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of educational access for children of incarcerated parents. This conversation…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Power of Legal Aid for Undocumented Families | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical role of legal aid in protecting undocumented families from deportation and systemic…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Inclusive Hiring: Moving Beyond Compliance to True Belonging for Disabled Talent | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney challenges the status quo of inclusive hiring by arguing that organizations must move beyond legal…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Feeding Neighbors Directly: Community Fridges Without Bureaucracy | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the vital and growing movement of community fridges that operate independently of government…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Return: Helping Veterans Find Their Place at Home | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often overlooked challenges of veteran reintegration into civilian life. This…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Digital Literacy for Seniors: Bridging the Gap with Patience | The Good Fight
In this heartfelt episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of digital literacy for seniors, arguing that technology access is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Grocery Delivery for Elderly Neighbors: A Practical Guide to Community Care | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound impact of grocery delivery for elderly neighbors, transforming a simple act of…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Walking Home Safe: How to Fund Night Transit for Women Workers | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical intersection of public transit infrastructure and women’s safety, focusing on the…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Building Back Better: Resilient Infrastructure After Climate Floods | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical shift from immediate disaster relief to long-term resilient infrastructure in the…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Who Leads When No One Is in Charge? The Power of Neighborhood Cleanups | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the transformative power of emergent leadership and neighborhood-level social impact. This…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Good People Quit: Breaking the Nonprofit Burnout Cycle | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney addresses the critical issue of nonprofit burnout, challenging the cultural narrative that glorifies…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Your Donation Check Isn’t Enough: The Truth About Land Back | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney challenges the conventional wisdom that writing a donation check is sufficient for social justice. She…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Invisible War: Helping Veterans Find Their Place Home | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often overlooked challenges veterans face when transitioning from military…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Healing the Earth: Strategic Giving for Indigenous Land Rights | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical intersection of philanthropy, social justice, and Indigenous land rights. This is…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet Magic of Free School Supplies | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the profound impact of providing free school supplies to students in need, arguing that justice…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Disaster Relief Fades: The Hard Truth About Long-Term Aid | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of why disaster relief efforts often fade just when communities need them…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Why Seniors Need Coding Skills More Than You Think | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney dismantles the pervasive stereotype that coding is exclusively for young tech natives, arguing instead…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
The Quiet War at Home: Supporting Veterans Reintegration into Civilian Society Pathways | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often overlooked challenge of veteran reintegration into civilian society. While…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
When Help Gets Stuck: Navigating Bureaucracy in International Disaster Relief | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the complex and often frustrating reality of international disaster relief, specifically focusing…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Rebuilding Lives: Practical Job Training for the Formerly Incarcerated | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney tackles the critical and often overlooked issue of practical job training for the formerly incarcerated…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Mentoring First-Gen Students: How to Guide Without Taking Over | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the nuanced art of mentoring first-generation college students, emphasizing the critical balance…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Safe Havens: Building Real Shelter for LGBTQ+ Homeless Teens | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness and the urgent need for safe, inclusive shelter…
- The Good Fight: People Fighting for Justice & Change
Building Empires in the Ashes: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Conflict Zones | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical and often overlooked reality of women entrepreneurs operating in conflict-affected…