Misa Terral, a death doula, reflects on the daily practice of living and dying.

Candalyn Winder Mettmann reflects on loss, grief and breaking the cycle of generational trauma.

Katie Parsons challenges stereotypes surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Shelby Thompson transforms her students lives through the profound impact of nurturing both the earth and their own potential.

Chris Balme a San Francisco educator challenges the conventional narrative around middle school.

Jennifer Gray Thompson, Executive Director of After the Fire and Sonoma Valley, CA resident, shares poignant insights into the challenges faced by communities during and after wildfires.

Victoria Kucharski of Bloomfield, NJ reflects on her father, Chuck Hayden, who navigated a life filled with creativity, adventures, and diverse interests.

A family of Hmong farmers from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota is at the forefront of a local effort to promote health, wealth, and equity through food.

Rachel Wyman started baking bread to support herself in college and ended up finding her passion. Katherine Danesi, a business coach, and brand strategist, helps female entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers build their businesses.

Marian Chauvin and her family evacuated the family home they had sacrificed so much to build. Thomas Corley, chief recovery officer for St. Bernard Project, is responsible for shaping strategic direction, program expansion, and team building.

Sheryl Pabatao becomes concerned about her parents early on in the pandemic. Trudy Lindsey Dinkins with E4E ensures the emotional and financial needs of pandemic frontline healthcare workers via the Brave of Heart Fund.

Charlten Henderson, a mental health counselor opens a barbershop. Allison Task, a career coach encourages a purpose-driven livelihood.

The Richardsons make a life changing decision to grow their family and adopt through the foster care system. Attorney Scarlet Moore argues a case clarifying the definition of family.

Matt Fesler diagnosed as bipolar discovers his gifts as a software engineer. Professor Vanessa Greenwood discusses the importance of media literacy and technology for youth as they navigate the world and innovate the future.

Jamel Jones goes to college; a family first. Dr. Steven Rose discusses the challenges for first generation students.

Love Takes Action is a new podcast exploring rich and compelling stories of people putting their love in action in everyday situations or during extraordinary events, sharing emotional moments of love, strength, resiliency and humanity. Independent experts offer insights, takeaways and inspiration. Presented by New York Life Insurance Company.