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Get inspired! Your Positive Imprint is real life…true stories. People from all over the world share their positive achievements that are influencing positive actions. Hear how their efforts can affect and inspire you! Your Positive Imprint. It’s a global variety show!! What’s YOUR P.I.?

Catherine Praiswater


    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 234 EPISODES

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    The Your Positive Imprint podcast hosted by Catherine is a hidden gem in the world of podcasts. With her thoughtful interviewing skills and genuine passion for sharing inspiring stories, Catherine creates a platform that celebrates individuals who are making a positive impact on the world. Each episode is interesting, fun, and educational, leaving listeners hooked and eager for more.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Catherine's ability to connect with her guests on a personal level. She genuinely cares about their paths and how they are impacting the world in a positive way. This genuine interest shines through in her interviews, creating an intimate and authentic experience for both the guest and the listener. The stories shared on this podcast are full of heart and soul, leaving listeners feeling inspired and uplifted.

    Another standout aspect of Your Positive Imprint is its diversity in topics and guests. Catherine brings on individuals from various backgrounds, ranging from dancers to engineers to photographers. This variety keeps the podcast fresh and engaging, as each episode offers something new and unique. The podcast also has a global reach, featuring stories from places like Alaska, Africa, and Tanzania. This diversity allows listeners to gain insights into different cultures and perspectives while still showcasing the common thread of positivity.

    If there were any drawbacks to this podcast, they would be hard to find. It might be subjective that some listeners may prefer longer episodes or more frequent releases. Additionally, some may argue that there could be more diversity in terms of guest backgrounds or topics covered. However, these are minor criticisms that do not detract significantly from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, Your Positive Imprint is an amazing podcast series that showcases the power of positivity in making a difference in people's lives. Catherine's thoughtful hosting skills combined with her passion for sharing inspiring stories create an uplifting listening experience that leaves a lasting impact. Whether you're looking for entertainment, inspiration, or education, this podcast delivers it all with grace and authenticity. Give it a listen, and prepare to be hooked!



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    Latest episodes from Your Positive Imprint

    Climate Change. Human Caused Global Warming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 12:19 Transcription Available


    Experts in the field share their research and insights related to climate change. Climate change. Human caused global warming. Our planet in a state of urgency. 'Inspiration Monday' is a collection of audio segments pulled together from various episodes of the podcast.

    Honey Bees. Vital Pollinators. Beekeeper Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:17 Transcription Available


    Sustainable honey bee beekeepers Melanie Margarita Kirby, Mmabatho Portia Morudi, and Andy Friedrichs highlight the essential role of bees as crucial pollinators for crops and flowers. Honey bees are declining and the challenge lies in creating a sustainable earth for future generations.

    End-of-life Catalytic Converters. What happens to the precious metals? Don Weatherbee, RegenX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 26:04 Transcription Available


    Don Weatherbee, CEO of REGENX is committed to promoting environmentally responsible practices for recovering and regenerating platinum group metals back into raw materials from end-of-life catalytic converters. What is this process? (PGMs are-Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium, Osmium, Iridium, Ruthenium)

    Douglas Greenlaw, MTV President of Sales and Promotional Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 19:58 Transcription Available


    Douglas Greenlaw is a veteran with a notable career in the entertainment industry having been the former President of sales and promotional marketing for MTV Networks He reflects on some of the standout moments of his career including encounters with Bruce Springsteen, Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.

    Reflections from Anti-War Combat Veteran Douglas Greenlaw, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 36:40 Transcription Available


    Anti-war combat veteran Douglas Greenlaw recounts his catastrophic injuries and ground battle experiences in Vietnam exemplifying what happens to young soldiers in war.

    Vietnam Veteran & Former President of MTV, Douglas Greenlaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 33:00 Transcription Available


    Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Douglas Greenlaw returned from the conflict after a catastrophic injury. He earned a business degree and eventually became president of MTV Network. In part one Doug shares his experience of being hit by lightning as well as being on the ground in direct combat during the war.

    Improve Your Communication Abilities. Dr. Michael Gerharz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 33:40 Transcription Available


    Dr. Michael Gerharz. How can you improve your communication abilities? Mastering the art of communication results in messages that motivate action and encourage progress. Leaders light the PATH.

    Loch Ness Monster Sightings with Sandy Gray, Scotland Highlands Inspector, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 25:06 Transcription Available


    Sandy Gray's great uncle, Hugh Gray, captured the initial photograph evidencing the Loch Ness Monster in November 1933, linking the creature to Sandy's family heritage. Decades later Sandy and his police partner witnessed something in the Loch. Could this be the mysterious creature his uncle photographed decades earlier?

    Sandy Gray: A Highlands Inspector Who Spotted the Loch Ness Monster Reminisces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 27:52 Transcription Available


    Former Inspector Sandy Gray from Isle of Skye, Scotland, is Portree's practical joker and taxi driver with a family tie to the first photograph of the Loch Ness Monster.

    Zero Waste Initiative for Businesses, Heather Johnson – Ingenium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 22:15 Transcription Available


    Heather Johnson, Ingenium's CEO, oversees waste management certification by assisting businesses in achieving zero waste and promoting sustainable practices. Businesses have a significant effect on society as they shape the quality of their products and the environmental impact of the waste produced by these products.

    Vindolanda and Hadrian's Wall: Remnants of the Roman Empire, Helen Charlie Nellist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 32:49


    Hadrian built a wall to fortify the Roman Empire. Explore the remains of Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda in United Kingdom where intriguing stories are revealed through structures, clothing, letters and tablets unearthed. Storyteller Hellen Charlie Nellist, Roman Army Museum.

    Unveiling Mysteries of Vindolanda and Hadrian's Wall, ancient Roman Empire ruins in United Kingdom. Helen Charlie Nellist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 43:09


    Discover the Vindolanda Fort, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman Army Museum in the United Kingdom to uncover the legacy of the Roman Empire. The Vindolanda Charitable Trust is revealing artifacts and stories left behind by the Romans. Experience the wonders of history with tour guide and storyteller Helen Charlie Nellist.

    WWII Memorial Day Remembrance - Victoria Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 6:04 Transcription Available


    Victoria Sanchez honors her cousin Laverne who served during WWII, and other Memorial Day remembrances.

    Nature's Expert Composter - The Red Wiggler Worm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 31:46 Transcription Available


    Earth's common earthworms live deep under soil while red wiggler worms prosper just under topsoil beneath decomposing organic matter. Robert, Olivia, Elliott, and Caris share what life is like in the 4th grade caring for worm buckets and how they use nutrients made from compost tea or castings.

    Sustainable Beekeeper in South Africa. Mmabatho Portia Morudi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 31:34


    Mmabatho Portia Morudi, a sustainable honey beekeeper in South Africa, provides solutions and alternatives for rural villagers to stop the practice of insecticides and deforestation in order to save Africa's honey bees.

    Whisky and Gin Tasting at Isle of Harris Distillery Scotland. Jillian Maclennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 29:59 Transcription Available


    Jillian Maclennan hosted my whisky and gin tasting at the Isle of Harris Distillery on the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. She shares two spirits and one purpose. Isle of Harris's Hearach (Hearadh) Scotch whisky and gin and sustainable employment. Sit back, relax and find your sense of ceremony.

    Max Maartense, The Whisky Experience Guide in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 21:35 Transcription Available


    Max Maartense is a guide at Scotland's 'The Whisky Experience' located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Max takes you on a journey from his origins in Netherlands to Scotland, home of the Scottish whisky and brilliant distilleries.

    Father Ray Kelly, A Christmas Message from Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 7:41


    Father Ray Kelly is a world renowned singing Catholic priest from Ireland. Father has inspired millions with his vocal arrangement of REM's song, “Everybody Hurts. His “Hallelujah” wedding rendition continues to grow with more than 90 million views on You Tube. Father shares a Christmas message of hope. “Oh Holy Night” composed by Adolphe Adam and arranged and performed by Chris Nole on the piano. Merry Christmas!

    Finding Your Authentic Self Through Sustainable Actions, Ethical Practices and Spirit Water. Alessandro Tronco

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 24:27 Transcription Available


    Alessandro Tronco was born in Sicily. At fourteen his mother sent him to New York with five dollars in his pocket. With little experience and lack of financial means Alessandro invested in himself and became a successful entrepreneur. Along the journey he found that material possessions cannot fill the void. Listen how the creator of Spirit Water transformed his life finding his authentic self through sustainable actions.

    Dogs Cats Turtles Axolotls - kids caring for their pets. Cameron and Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 21:47


    Twelve year old Connor and ten year old Cameron love their pets. They open up about the responsibilities and the joys of living and caring for seven pets.

    What should children leave childhood equipped with? Nellie Harden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 36:24 Transcription Available


    What should children leave childhood equipped with? Self-discipline? Confidence? The number 6570 has everything to do with answering this question with guest Nellie Harden.

    Constellations and the Circle of Life. Philosophical Teachings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 17:12


    The constellations and other stories are used to teach life lessons and the circle of life. Rozier Sanchez.

    I Love My Dog. Your stories about your family dog, cat, bird, turtle, snake, horse, etc.!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 5:06 Transcription Available


    I love my dog Maka! I know you have fun, awesome, fabulous stories about your own family pet. Share your stories about your family pet dog, cat, bird, turtle, snake, horse, etc.! Pet story contest!

    Compost Your Food Waste. Brad Pedersen of Lomi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 29:39 Transcription Available


    Brad Pedersen of Lomi explains that the missing link to a more sustainable planet is for us to be able to build a compostable clean economy. We need to change the habits that are creating disruption. Take your food waste and turn it into a regenerative soil supplement.

    Vanity Sanity Reality. Entrepreneur Toy Manufacturer, Lomi Co-founder Brad Pedersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 24:16 Transcription Available


    Brad Pedersen is a Canadian entrepreneur who generated more than $100 million in annual revenue in his toy manufacturing business. He shares wisdom from wounds and financial gains; all part of his journey to combatting food waste while still reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Lomi composts your food scraps and compostable plastics. Use code YPIpodcast for your Lomi discount.

    How To Become A Professional Bird Guide. Boris Belchev of Lithuania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 28:11


    Boris Belchev left Bulgaria for Lithuania to study birds and work as a professional bird guide. Boris Belchev shares his journey to becoming a global guide for birdwatching.

    Boris Belchev, Bird Guide and Wildlife Photographer in Lithuania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 21:14 Transcription Available


    Boris Belchev left Bulgaria to work elsewhere so he could earn enough money to purchase a camera. Today he is one of Lithuania's bird guides and wildlife photographers. Take a journey with Boris and learn where he earned money to purchase camera equipment and what he learned along the way.

    Human Rights and the Dignity of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 20:48


    Inspiring words and quotes regarding human rights and the dignity of life from a menagerie of podcast episode guests.

    Misty Compton's Journey Towards Self-Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 28:15 Transcription Available


    Author of Escapegoat Daughter, Misty Compton shares her heart-wrenching journey about cutting ties with her mother and sister, whom she believes have narcissistic personality disorders. With the support of her fiancé, she begins to heal from decades of trauma, denial, and self-doubt. She continues to heal from her depression and anxiety. Misty gains self-love through the process of finding who she is and growing into the authentic woman she's always wanted to be.

    Evidence-based Medical Practitioners. A Client-centered Approach. Chris Hovorka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 42:29 Transcription Available


    Chris Hovorka, Midwestern University, transforms clinical practice for people with orthoses, prosthesis to a client-centric approach improving quality of life. Chris's goal is to graduate evidence-based practitioners (clinician scholars) by transforming university school curricula worldwide and moving towards client-centered approaches. It's about valuing the client's lifestyle, medical conditions, needs, as part of a personalized plan of care.

    Transitioning To A Client-Centric Approach In Orthotics and Prosthetics. Dr. Chris Hovorka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 46:43 Transcription Available


    Skeletal muscles are the most prevalent in our bodies and what we rely on every day to move. Dr. Chris Hovorka, orthotist and prosthetist, trains people to exercise with a goal of providing stability without limiting mobility. Chris's research at Midwestern University is to transform clinical practices for people with external orthoses, prosthesis to a client-centric approach to improve quality of life.

    Hope and Purpose. Chris Nole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 1:25


    To close the 2022 season is legendary songwriter piano player, Chris Nole. Being alive is really about having hope and purpose.

    Chris Nole. Songwriter, Singer, Piano Artist, Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 31:22 Transcription Available


    The dynamics in music aren't about volume alone but how that volume is used by musicians to express themselves through their instrument. Songwriter Chris Nole plays dynamically and with passion. Musically talented, Chris composes jazz, country, pop, rock, the blues…whatever the mood! On Part 2 he shares what he learned from being a member of John Denver's band and how that experience grew his extraordinary talent to becoming one of the top piano artists today.

    Legendary Musician, Composer, Piano Player - Chris Nole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 46:56 Transcription Available


    Chris Nole mesmerizes audiences worldwide with his piano melodies of jazz, country, pop, the blues…whatever the mood! He's best known as John Denver's piano player in the 1990s as well as tours and recordings with Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, the Oak Ridge Boys, Don Williams, Shelby Lynne, Emmylou Harris, and others. Chris Nole's quest is to entertain you with music that makes you feel good.

    Climate Change. The Solutions Are There. Nathan Bindoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 39:11 Transcription Available


    Physical Oceanographer Nathan Bindoff is director of the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership whose focus is on the role of Antarctica in the global climate system, and the consequences for marine life in ecosystems. Professor Bindoff of the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic studies shares updates on recent climate change research.

    Reclaim Your Roots. No Shame In Your Name. Juliana Ogechi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 18:11


    Reclaim your roots! Our names can share much about where we came from, our culture, our family. Creative writer and podcast host Juliana Ogechi celebrates the stories behind names and how those stories help to transform lives.

    End Plastic Pollution. Sea Monkey Project, Sydney Steenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 30:31 Transcription Available


    The Sea Monkey Project educates the world on how to clean ocean plastic pollution. But what do you do with plastics then? Spokesperson Sydney Steenland shares ocean plastic solutions. End plastic pollution and the overproduction of single-use plastics.

    Shinto Animist Religion Guides Artist Sayaka Ganz with Reclaimed Creations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 32:45


    International artist Sayaka Ganz is creating energy and harmony from discarded plastic objects, transmitting a message of hope through her Reclaimed Creations while being guided by Shinto religion.

    Solar Energy Movement Disrupts Global Energy Industry. Bill Nussey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 27:31 Transcription Available


    The world is embarking on one of the most important projects in its history—the transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy such as local-Scale solar and batteries. Bill Nussey founded the Freeing Energy Project. It is a mobilization plan to move us towards a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient local energy future. The electricity industry is being reinvented. Join the search for energy freedom in disrupting the global energy industry and moving towards more affordable energy. Part 2 with Bill Nussey.

    In Search of Solar Energy Freedom. Bill Nussey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 33:46


    The world is embarking on one of the most important projects in its history—the transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy such as local-Scale solar and batteries. Bill Nussey founded the Freeing Energy Project. It is a mobilization plan to move us towards a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient local energy future. The electricity industry is being reinvented. Join the search for energy freedom. 

    Stay Connected and Inspired. Community Manager, Michael Pereira

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 9:03 Transcription Available


    Inspiration Monday!! Social media community manager Michael Pereira explains if we choose to learn lessons, then that is how we uplift and shift our lives and the lives of people around us. Transformation is bigger than change. Stay connected and inspired!

    S. L. Aditya – Fashion, Art, Rangoli, Caste Systems, and More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 27:19 Transcription Available


    S. L. Aditya opens up about discrimination based on India's Caste system. He also explains the art of Rangoli. He's committed to making a difference through design. Fashion is the most instant way to express oneself. Part 2.

    The Art of Digital Graphic Design - S. L. Aditya

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 30:22 Transcription Available


    A design fashioner creates for the people. Fashion accessories don't have a gender. Nineteen year old digital graphic designer S. L. Aditya shares the expression of his winning entry as well as the misconception of designers in India. 

    Podcast Social Media Graphics Specialist Bids Farewell. Daphne Gariety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 8:45 Transcription Available


    What does the Your Positive Imprint podcast social media graphics specialist do? Daphne Gariety shares her YPI insights.

    Demystifying Latin American Immigrants. Sergio Troncoso – Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 36:06 Transcription Available


    In Part 2, Sergio Troncoso explores answers to his question, What is the basis of morality within your community? Sergio's characters from his most recent book, “Nobody's Pilgrims,” work at building their own community, discovering that because they are different they are set aside by society when they actually have much to contribute. This novel is not a beach read. It addresses societal issues through adventures; some violent, some not as much. The drug trade is not about Latin American immigrants. It's about criminals making money off of contraband. This kid from the border, now renown international author Sergio Troncoso demystifies, What is a Mexican immigrant?

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    Immigrant Values Brought Over Are Important To The Success Of This Country. Author Sergio Troncoso on Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 29:47


    International renown author, Sergio Troncoso, is the son of Mexican immigrants. Raised by parents who had little money, they instilled hard-working values into Sergio. Through hard work he was accepted into Yale and Harvard universities. At first he had a hard time because of his Mexican background, but his voice became prominent and accepted. Sergio questions the basis of morality both in his fiction and non-fiction works, realizing that immigrant values are important to the success of this country. Plus the winner of the t-shirt design contest is announced!!

    Vote!! T-Shirt Design Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 3:09 Transcription Available


    Designers from all over the world entered the Your Positive Imprint t-shirt design contest. The top five are displayed and ready for your vote. http://YourPositiveImprint.com (YourPositiveImprint.com). Please participate in the voting and show these designers your appreciation. World-wide voting ends Saturday, July 9, at midnight USA Mountain time. The winner and more about the designers will be announced during the upcoming episode on July 11.

    Alternative Rock Musicians and Climate Change Scientists Matt Palmer and Niall Robinson Bring Science to the Music Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 47:12 Transcription Available


    Alternative Rock musicians and climate change scientists bring science to the Alternative Rock stage. Vocalist/Guitarist Matt Palmer and drummer Niall Robinson compose music exploring causality of sea-level rise, political propaganda, and human relationships. They are the Matt Palmer Band. 

    Using Navigation, Storytelling, Constellations and Critical Thinking to Journey Through Life. Rozier Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 23:20 Transcription Available


    Jerry the Bear was Dad's imagination. His imaginative bear was used to weave lessons through storytelling. My teachings began when Jerry was born in a cave and started living his adventures. Later Dad turned to philosophical lessons using navigation and constellations to teach the circle of life. Happy Father's Day week to everybody especially my Dad, Rozier Sanchez. PLUS A TSHIRT DESIGN CONTEST! LISTEN FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER AND WIN!

    Earth's Changing Oceans. Physical Oceanographer Nathan Bindoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 42:57 Transcription Available


    Professor Nathan Bindoff is a world renown physical oceanographer at the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. His research takes him on voyages of discovery where he documented the first evidence of changes in the Indian, North Pacific, South Pacific and Southern Oceans, and the earth's hydrological cycle from ocean salinity. He predicted fire catastrophes. His most recent work is studying the decline in oxygen content of the oceans. All of these global climate changes have been attributed to human activity. Nathan Bindoff is one of the lead authors contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that are informing world leaders on climate policy.

    Singing Jet Pilot War Vet, Milton Herman, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 14:03 Transcription Available


    “We're risk takers so there's an anxiety. You know what you're training for.” Milton Herman is a career Air Force pilot, consequently a war vet. In part 2 he shares his positive imprints as a singing pilot. Singing and performing inspired him with positivity during war time. 

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