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Mitch Albom

Host Mitch Albom, author of the worldwide No. 1 bestseller Tuesdays With Morrie, explores the themes he and his old professor spoke about as Morrie was leaving the world, and how they relate to leading a better life. An interactive show with listener and occasional guest participation, “Tuesday People” is a community interested in knowing what matters in life, keeping that in perspective, and applying it to make our days happier and more fulfilling.

Have you ever faced terror in your life? True terror? Where your life or family or property was in jeopardy? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom gives listeners an update on the upheaval in Haiti and how it is affecting the children of the Have Faith Haiti Mission. Haiti is experiencing an upsurge in criminal activities and gang violence, leading to a state of heightened terror and fear. Frequent gun battles and incidents of kidnapping, gang and turf wars have left residents fleeing their homes to save their lives. As we continue to pray for the safety and well-being of the people of Haiti, let us also be grateful for the safety and security we often take for granted in our own lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Circle of Life is at the heart of this week's Tuesday People podcast as our host, Mitch Albom, dives into the topic of lineage and how children carry us into the future. Through the strands of DNA, our little ones hold the key to carrying on the stories of our forefathers and foremothers, which are the backbone of our identity. No matter how far we venture, our characteristics and values follow us through generations, allowing us to transcend the limitations of time and space. In this podcast episode, we'll explore the value of our legacy and how our children play an integral part in perpetuating it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's back to school time! Which is the perfect time to honor Morrie Schwartz - and professors like him - who make an impact on their students' academic journeys. In this episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we will explore the power of finding mentors who not only teach, but inspire students to reach for their dreams. These mentors have the power to shape career aspirations and provide a guiding light during your school years, and beyond. And if you're lucky, you'll find your Morrie who will inspire you for a lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses a common fear shared by many: going to the doctor. Drawing from his experience with five of the Haitian children staying with him from the Have Faith Haiti Mission, Mitch shares how, at different ages, we're afraid of different things. And how, as we grow older, we tap into those fears we had as children, and they resurface in various forms. From the fear of needles to the anxiety of bad news, Mitch and producer Lisa Goich explore the various reasons why so many of us are hesitant to step foot into a doctor's office and what we can do to overcome that fear. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and learn how to take charge of your health without letting fear hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's something truly extraordinary about old friends and their unparalleled significance in our lives. They become the quintessential witnesses to our growth. Old friends have seen us through awkward phases, broken hearts, career changes, and all the remarkable triumphs and hardships life has to offer. On today’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and Producer Lisa Goich celebrate the beauty of these effortless connections, and share their stories about these lifelong companions. And we hear some words of wisdom from Morrie Schwartz about his lifelong friendships that saw his life through to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom dives into the pervasive problem of meanness in society. From politicians to the media to individuals on the street, it seems that everyone has been given permission to be cruel to one another. We explore the ways in which this behavior is perpetuated and examine the potential impact it can have on our mental and emotional well-being. We also hear Morrie's philosophy on the subject and how he believed we need to grow as a society as we work towards building a better, nicer world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our lives become increasingly busy and technology allows us to connect with people around the world, it's easy to forget about the people right next door. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the concept of neighborhoods, and how we've lost this connection to those in our immediate communities. Whether it's through a simple wave or a neighborhood barbecue, on this Independence Day, see if you can introduce yourself to one neighbor you don't know and offer up a neighborly gesture. You never know when you'll need a cup of sugar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and at times, it can be difficult to find the strength we need to keep going. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the unexpected strength of the human spirit, and how you can harness it when the going gets tough. Whether it's after a job loss, break-up, or the passing of a loved one, it's essential to find the strength to cope and move forward. As Morrie did when faced with his diagnosis of ALS, by looking within, we can discover the resilience we need to make it through difficult times and come out stronger on the other side.

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'Tis the season to be jolly, our fellow time travelers! As we enter the official "Holiday Season" - that time between Thanksgiving and Christmas - we want to remind everyone to take a moment, take a breath, and don't let the stress of the holiday hoopla get the best of you. Inspired by the movie, "About Time," Tuesday People host Mitch Albom talks about how the film teaches us - as Morrie did in his final days - to appreciate the ordinary in the everyday moments we are given. Cheers to the festivities ahead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In addition to mom's famous mashed potatoes and Auntie Dee's legendary pumpkin pie, your family lives on through the stories you tell around the Thanksgiving table. And if you absorb those stories, and continue to tell them, you'll never lose the memory of those who spun the first tale. So, this Thanksgiving, pass the stuffing, and pass a good story while you're at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Tuesday People episode, host Mitch Albom talks about The Present of Being Present, or, How to Pay Attention. We are living in a world rife with attention deficit. Phones, constant media influences, the internet, working from home. It's easy to drift off during a conversation, when you see a notification pop up on your phone, watch or your inbox. It's rare that two people sit in a room anymore and just...talk. No distractions, no interruptions, no screens - just good old-fashioned conversation. Focus in on today's episode and learn the simple steps that will have you spending more meaningful, one-on-one time with the people you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all born into a body that we spend most of our lives being self-conscious of. We're too fat, we're too skinny, we're too short, we're too tall - we spend so much time on our external selves, that we often forget about those things we should value on the inside. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about "the cartons we are shipped in," and how Morrie felt about the changes in his own body as his ALS progressed. And how, even as we age, we should embrace all that we are, inside and out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Halloween, today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast is dedicated to one topic that is often difficult to discuss: Where do you want to go...when you go? Our final resting place is a tough conversation to have with our loved ones. Today we discuss ways to ease into this topic, what to consider when making this very important decision, the reasons why we choose the places we choose, and finally some wisdom from Morrie as he opened up to host Mitch Albom about his plans for his final place of rest. As Morrie said, "If it's a human act, why not face it realistically?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2007, author, entrepreneur, and Tuesday People guest, Brent Yates, was incapacitated by a mystery illness, a crumbling marriage, shattered familial relationships, and suicidal thoughts. At his lowest point, he credits God with putting people, organizations and resources into his life that came around him and lifted him up from his knees. Host Mitch Albom talks to Brent about his decades-long pilgrimage to repair his body, mind and faith. In his new book, “The Gravity of Up,” he shares his story, success and learned processes with others who are searching for a more balanced and fruitful existence. For more information on Brent and “The Gravity of Up,” visit https://www.brentyates.com/gravity-of-up-book/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's in your line of dominoes? Who is going to affect you in some way, and have something to say about your future, and ultimately, the future of everyone you touch, and possibly the world? On today's Tuesday People episode, host Mitch Albom honors a man who did just that. Jack Thomas was the reporter who first covered Morrie Schwartz's story for the Boston Globe. He sadly passed away earlier this month. Without his story, there would have been no Nightline episode for Mitch to watch that fateful evening that led him to the home of his beloved professor, that led to "Tuesdays With Morrie," that led to this podcast. And for all of you who "Tuesdays With Morrie," touched, you have spread Jack Thomas' work infinitely over the past 25 years. It's a lesson that teaches us that you never know how far the kindness you extend to one person can go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are haunted by experiences that happened to us as children. In Morrie's youth, he faced a trauma that shaped his life. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses childhood trauma and how we can overcome our past by creating our own future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jewish tradition of Yom Kippur - or the Day of Atonement - is a time to reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with thoughts on the subject from Morrie Schwartz - discusses forgiveness, and how this act between people can actually be a cleansing exercise for those on both sides of the olive branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa discuss why that's not too far from the truth. Some of the most important meetings throughout history took place over food and drink. It's the great equalizer. Every Tuesday before visiting Morrie, Mitch would stop to pick up some food from a local co-op his beloved professor loved. We hear Morrie's take on Mitch's weekly bounty, and Mitch's advice on making food, glorious food, a part of your next important heart-to-heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worrying about your age? Hop on the loop-de-loop, as Morrie said, and enjoy whatever season of your life you're in! There are a whole slew of activities that you can do to transport yourself through the fall and winter of your later years, back to the free-spirited spring and summer of your youth. Every age you ever were is inside you. The only passport you need to travel back in time is the power of your thoughts. Bon voyage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's your "number" that suddenly makes you feel, "Uh oh!"? The age where you start to feel that perhaps you're running out of time? The birthday that signals you've neglected your body for so long that it's time to regroup? The milestone you reach that coincides with the same age a parent was when they passed away? Have you reached that number yet? On today's Tuesday People episode, Producer Lisa's 60th birthday has Mitch Albom discussing these questions, while sharing wisdom from Morrie about aging, youth and wisdom. We also have some bonus clips from Lisa's birthday celebration in Las Vegas with her teenage idol! Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the leaves are just about to change colors, and the heat dials down to those beautiful crisp Autumn days, you know that September is here! Since childhood, the month of September has always meant renewal: The start of a new year, new friends, new books, new clothes, new you. But once we're done with school and step into adulthood, that magical time of an annual rebirth disappears. But it doesn't have to! On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss the four ways to bring a little September back into your life! Tune in for these transformative tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serenity, silence, babies - they're all connected. On today's episode – on the 25th Anniversary of the publication of "Tuesdays with Morrie" – we talk about thoughts left unspoken, how creativity can spring from letting our minds and voices rest, and how Morrie processed serenity and silence in his final days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever really had a teacher? One who saw you as a raw but precious thing, a jewel that, with wisdom, could be polished to a proud shine? If you are lucky enough to find your way to such teachers, you will always find your way back. As host Mitch Albom drops his teens from "Have Faith Haiti" off at college, we reflect on the luck, or destiny, of finding a special professor like Morrie. And the importance of seeking one out in our educational experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Tuesdays with Morrie," host Mitch Albom discusses the early days of the book's life, and how a story that started with a slow simmer, turned out to be one of the bestselling memoirs of all time. Mitch also gives an update on baby Nadide, and how her presence is also a lesson in letting things find their way to us in our lives. All proof that it's never too late for miracles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - just back from visiting his orphanage in Haiti - has a very special story to share with our audience. The moral of today's story: Even the greatest responsibility can be the greatest blessing. Tune in for the big heart tugging reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was "Tuesdays with Morrie," the book. Then came "Tuesdays with Morrie," the TV movie. And then there was "Tuesdays with Morrie," the play. On today's episode, host and author, Mitch Albom, talks about how the beloved play that has traveled the world came to be, and announces the first run of shows ever in his home state of Michigan. For more information on dates, locations and tickets, visit Mitch's website at mitchalbom.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you lived a life worthy of a glowing obituary? Will your family remember you with kind words when it comes time for your eulogy? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss obituaries: the good, the bad, and the ugly. And we hear from Mitch's beloved former professor, Morrie Schwartz, on the subject who simply wanted to be remembered as "A teacher to the end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That push and pull.. The feeling of anxiety we all get when we are placed between a situation that is what it is, and our wish for a different situation or outcome. Morrie called this "The Tension of Opposites." And that's what host Mitch Albom discusses on today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast. Find out how to accept "living in the middle" the next time you're faced with an either/or situation in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To cohabitate or not cohabitate - that is the question. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom, inspired by a family wedding, delves into the subject of living together before marriage. What are the risks? What are the benefits? Is an extra drawer and a space for your toothbrush on the sink enough to justify sharing a living space without a marital contract? We hear Morrie's views on the subject, and get to the heart of this modern love dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chance encounter: That perfect moment in time when planets align. You're walking in one direction, someone else is coming toward you from the other, and a look or an action brings you together for what might end up being one of the most memorable moments in your life. On this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom shares a moment he had during a recent vacation in France that was, well, shall we say, "désastreux." Listen to how it all unfolded on today's episode, and keep your eyes open for those chance encounters that may cross your path and change your life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it's not the big issues between us and the ones we love that cut to the core. Often, it's an accumulation of the little things that we do to one another that can really damage relationships. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses these microinsensitivities, and how being mindful of the little breadcrumbs we leave behind can go a long, long way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about time. The time we have, the time that has passed, and what we do with the (finite) time we are given in this life. The beauty and folly of youth is that we believe we'll go on forever. As we get older, we realize the time between now and the end of our lives is what is truly important. What does spending your time wisely mean? When it comes to the end of your life, what will make you say, "I have lived with no regrets. My life is complete"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the age of nineteen, this week's Tuesday People guest, Maggie Doyne, used her babysitting money to build a home for orphaned children in war-torn Nepal. In 2010, she and her team opened a school for five hundred of the region's most impoverished children. Her grassroots community development efforts continue through her BlinkNow Foundation, as her impact on this region of the world continues to grow. Please join us for this inspiring conversation with the woman named CNN Hero of the Year, whose work has been championed by the Dalai Lama, and has changed the lives of hundreds in this beautiful corner of the world. You can learn more about Maggie, the BlinkNow Foundation, the Kopila Valley Children's Home and School, and Maggie's new book, "Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, Healing, and Hope" by visiting her website at www.maggie-doyne.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dirty laundry of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's marriage has been hung to dry on TVs and social media for nearly a month now. Sides are being taken, lines are being drawn, and judgement is being cast by people all over the world. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about marriage, exploring Morrie Schwartz's views of this sacred bond, and how we can all learn to focus on what we need to do to work on our own relationships before casting judgement on someone else's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History is full of stories that tell tales of people reliving memories from their lives moments before dying. Hollywood has portrayed this scene in many movies throughout the years. But only recently was this moment observed by science, as an 87-year-old patient, who was receiving an EEG for seizures, died during the test. What followed was an accidental discovery that may shed light on what really happens after we die. On today's show, host Mitch Albom is joined by Dr. Ajmal Zemmar from the University of Louisville, lead author and neurosurgeon on the study that brought this newly-discovered finding to the forefront of science. Please join us for this truly fascinating interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are a culture that celebrates youth. But is being young really all it's cracked up to be? As Morrie Schwartz said during one of his Tuesday interviews with host Mitch Albom, "I know what a misery youth is, so don't tell me it's so great...cause I know better." For centuries, humans have chased after the Fountain of Youth. How to look younger, act younger, feel younger. But when we shine a spotlight on the young, we ignore the important wisdom of those who have lived long enough to acquire decades of knowledge and experience. So the next time you find yourself pining for the you that was you so long ago, celebrate instead the stripes you have earned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a person who embraces change? Or are you a person who fears it? On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss how impending life changes can either leave us frozen with fear, or catapult us to new levels of life experiences and joy. We also share some of Morrie's thoughts about change, and how he saw the transitions experienced in his final days as freedom. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast we discuss the topic of caregiving. When is a caregiver not a caregiver? When there are alternatives available, and the primary person has other roles to play in their loved one's life: the role of wife, the role of husband, the role of child. Who will be your caregiver when you are in need? Would you make a good caregiver for the loved ones in your life? Tune in today as we discuss the many facets of this very important job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking through the lens of war, we can often see our own problems in a different light. If we can learn one thing from this horrible situation in Ukraine, perhaps it is some perspective on our complaints, our injuries, and our perceived wrongs that we believe to have suffered. Let's take a step back from our micro-aggressions and realize that real aggression is taking place right now in the world, with millions of people being displaced, injured, and killed in its wake. Above all, let's learn to love each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a day of celebration for our Tuesday People Community as this episode releases on Tuesday, 2.22.22 (also known as TWOsday!). And today, host Mitch Albom discusses two subjects that converged in his life this week: both dealing with human touch, both with very different end results. Regular listeners to the Tuesday People podcast know that Morrie Schwartz spoke often about the importance of human contact. Is it as welcome in today's world as it was back then? Join us as we lean into this topic on this twenty second day of the second month of the twenty second year of this century! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worrying about things we can't control isn't a productive way to spend our days. Yet most of us worry about things that are happening in the future, or things that may never happen at all . Tuesday People podcast host, Mitch Albom (a self-admitted worrier), dives deep into the topic and gives some sage advice handed down by his mother - and our beloved Morrie Schwartz - about using worry to enable you to prepare for circumstances, so you're not worried about those circumstances before they arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses fame, and what it means for those who live their lives in the public eye. With fame comes scrutiny. Yet everybody wants their 15 minutes without thinking about the consequences of how fame can change lives. And not always for the better. We hear from Morrie as he talks about what it was like to receive his first taste of the spotlight after his initial interview on Ted Koppel's "Nightline." Little did he know then, that his star would still be shining brightly, and inspiring people worldwide, almost 30 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even in the best of relationships, we mess up. We say and do things we deeply regret later on. So we need to make things right. But just saying you’re sorry isn’t enough. That’s only the first step on the road to restoration. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, author and psychologist, Dr. Jen Thomas joins Mitch Albom to discuss her book, "The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships." Listen to discover how meaningful apologies can make your friendships, family, and marriage stronger than ever before. For more information on Dr. Jen Thomas and "The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships," visit her website at www.drjenniferthomas.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a barometer of real friendship? It's a lot like wedding vows: For richer and poorer, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. A friend is someone who wants you to do well, even if they're not doing that well themselves. In today's Tuesday People episode, host Mitch Albom talks about friendship, and - along with wisdom from Morrie Schwartz - how the absence of envy can make for a better friendship all around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August of 1995, Mitch Albom approached his literary agent about an idea he had for a book. Mitch's agent asked him to put his thoughts down in the form of a letter to the agent, and he would, in turn, share the letter with publishers who might be interested in the story. While going through notes recently, Mitch ran across that letter. A letter he hadn't seen for nearly 30 years. And until today, that letter has never been read or shared with anyone other than the publishers upon whose desks it landed. The Pitch: Tuesdays with Morrie. The outcome? You all know how that story ends. Tune in to today's Tuesday People episode to hear the very beginning of this beautiful tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Society and the media love to stir the pot and make us believe we're living in an "us against them" world. There is "our side" and "our enemies' side," and no middle ground in between. While common enemies can sometimes bring a country together, more often than not, they are thrown in our paths to divide us. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses how love, understanding of others, and finding common ground can go a long way toward bringing us together, rather than pushing us further apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year, Tuesday People! On today's episode, host Mitch Albom talks about resolutions. In particular, the need for all of us to be more inclusive when it comes to welcoming "others" into our lives. Instead of excluding those outside of our immediate circle - those who may not mirror our beliefs or lifestyle - embrace them. The more we objectify outsiders as "others," the less we're going to care about them. How about welcoming a stranger into your life today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all are afraid of something. Fears can keep us from following our dreams, from trying new things and - for some - from living a full and balanced life. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the Top Fears of 2021, and how you can turn those fears around and conquer them. Tune in to see where yours fall on the list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holidays and children go hand-in-hand. On today's Christmas week episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom interviews author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane on raising children in a social media world, parenting, the importance of refueling, alternatives to "screen time" for kids, and more. Arlene teaches us how dialing back to a simpler life can lead to a happier home for you and your family. For more information on Arlene, her books and masterclass, visit arlenepellicane.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a trip down memory lane by way of photos has its pros and cons. The pros? Revisiting family and friends who have been a part of your life through the years, seeing the faces of those who have passed on, and reliving happy memories you've had along the way. The cons? Seeing yourself 10 years ago and wondering how you've aged so quickly. On today's Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about how not to view the arrival of another holiday season as the advancement of another wrinkle, or the loss of another patch of hair. But instead, looking at it as a decade or more of experiences, love, life, learning and wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the most recent school shooting in Michigan, today's Tuesday People podcast episode discusses the parent/child relationship, and how much parents really know about what goes on in their children's lives. From the friends they hang out with, to the websites they visit online, how much do you know about what fills your child's eyes, ears and impressionable brains when you're not watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are living in the era of instant reaction. Reaction to anything that you do, anything that you say, anything that you post, anything that you put out there in the world. How much should you care about the outside noise? How much should you worry about what others think of you? Particularly strangers in the cyber universe? Morrie never had to face this, but in his own way, he had an interesting interaction with the public after his appearance on Nightline when he received thousands of letters from around the world from total strangers. Join host Mitch Albom on today's Tuesday People podcast as we discuss how to silence the noise, and be a better citizen of the online universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a day of thanks on today's Tuesday People podcast. And today, host Mitch Albom talks about family, the importance of putting differences aside, and keeping the family structure in tact, Whether it's politics, beliefs, or a past squabble that's keeping you from talking to a family member, perhaps it's time to pull that extra chair up to the table this Thanksgiving, and consider adding a side of olive branch to this year's feast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a moment in every person's life where we have to say goodbye to someone we love. It's what we do with that moment—and how we prepare for that moment—that really matters. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, on the 26th anniversary of Morrie Schwartz's deat, host Mitch Albom discusses the last Tuesday he spent with his beloved professor, and how both he and Morrie brought closure to their very special relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom shares one final lesson from his new book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat." Often, when things don't go our way, we blame God - or our higher power - for not coming through for us and answering our prayers. As Mitch discusses in the book, "God starts things .Man stops them." Don't blame the universe for things it's not responsible for. Instead, take a look at ourselves and see if that isn't the cause, perhaps, of some of your unhappiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morrie Schwartz once said, "The distance between death and life is not as great as you imagine." That's the lesson we'll be discussing in today's Tuesday People Podcast. With the release of host Mitch Albom's latest book, "The Stranger in the Life Boat," we continue last week's discussion about God, Heaven and who is there to hear you when you pray for help. Mitch will read an excerpt from the book, and discuss how the stranger in your life boat may be guiding you even when you think they haven't heard your pleas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a time of great need, have you ever shouted out to God or the universe for help? Hoping that someone would hear you and answer your prayers? That's the premise of today's episode: A lesson taken from Mitch Albom's latest book, "A Stranger in the Lifeboat." Mitch reads an excerpt from his new book, and discusses how this lesson connects with the teachings of Morrie, and how you can learn to recognize the blessings that might be in your own lifeboat with you...right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Tuesday People podcast, in observation of World Mental Health day, we talk about the importance of erasing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Producer Lisa talks about a disorder she has dealt with since childhood, and host Mitch Albom shares a fear of his with our listeners. Whether you experience anxiety, spend endless days cycling through OCD rituals - or if you, or a loved one, suffer from a serious mental illness, it's important to talk about it. Talk with family, talk with friends, talk to your doctor. Mental health is HEALTH. And the you who you are, inside and out, is nothing to be ashamed of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the passing of our 100th episode, we are circling back to the very beginning, starting with that fateful day at Brandeis University when Mitch stepped foot into Morrie Schwartz's classroom for the first time. Mitch - reading from the pages of "Tuesdays With Morrie" - takes you back to those moments that became, not only the best selling memoir of all time, but this podcast you're listening to today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you get medical news that is less than welcome? Are you someone who calmly sits and digests information, strategically planning your next steps? Are you a silver lining-weaver? Or are you a person who automatically jumps to the worst-case scenario before you're even armed with concrete facts? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we'll discuss the four ways to handle a life-altering diagnosis, and how you can use these tips to create your plan of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tuesday People Podcasts hits 100! Join us for this very special 100th episode celebration as we take a look back at Morrie's wisdom over 100 Tuesdays, and how his words have lent themselves to so many meaningful and inspirational discussions. From regrets, to human touch, to forgiveness, to love - this little podcast on life lessons has become a big hit, thanks to all of you. Thank you all for making the Tuesday People Community so special, and for helping us keep Morrie's memory and wisdom alive. Here's to 100 more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has your marriage or relationship weathered the pandemic? Did it bring you closer together? Are you one of the 45% of couples who faced stress because of financial difficulties during the past year and a half? Or are you one of the 51% of couples whose relationship has deepened during the pandemic? Relationships can be strained in the best of times. Being quarantined with the one you love for nearly two years has brought a lot of insights to relationships all over the world. On today's Tuesday People episode, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss love in the time of COVID, and how you can reignite those flames that once burned bright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The car's been unloaded, the dorm room's been decorated, and it's one last hug before you drive away from campus. You've done it: you've dropped your kid off at college. With your nest just a little bit emptier and your teenager most likely on their own for the first time, It's a big adjustment for everyone involved. While you may remember what college was like from the viewpoint of a student, being the parent left behind is a whole new role to tackle. On today's episode we address the college send-off from the point of view of a student and parent, and how you can best overcome these growing pains for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Labor Day, we're taking a look at labor and the place it has in all of our lives. What is labor? The process of labor signals a new life in childbirth. Labor is the work we all do every day. A task we do from deep in our hearts is defined as a "labor of love." There are a lot of ways to look at labor, and in today's Tuesday People podcast episode, host Mitch Albom - with words of wisdom from his beloved former professor Morrie Schwartz - discusses the good, the bad and the ugly of labor, and how to take control of your life's work before it takes control of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom interviews musician, Lanny Cordola. Lanny is the founder of a group based in Afghanistan called The Miraculous Love Kids. The organization was created around the premise that “it shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” That a kid with a melody in their heart has hope, and with hope all things are possible. Since 2010, Lanny has followed the songline from Karachi to Kabul in his quest to help give a voice to kids living in poverty-stricken areas and war zones. He has collaborated with musicians from Slash, Brian Wilson, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, Kathy Valentine, Wayne Kramer, Donovan Leitch, Mark McGrath, Gina Gershon and Sen Dog from Cypress Hill — all with the aim of raising awareness, resources and funds for some of the poorest children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In his travels, Lanny has had the good fortune to listen, learn, play for, jam with and teach many of these Miraculous Love Kids. For more information on Lanny and The Miraculous Love Kids, visit their website at www.miraculouslovekids.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When faced with adversity, challenging life situations or crippling news, the first step in climbing out of moments of great distress is to concentrate on getting one thing done. One simple thing. Putting one foot in front of the other and taking that first step. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses this topic, using Morrie's personal words of wisdom as a guide. If you're facing a major life event right now, remember that the beginning of rising is stopping the fall. And rather than trying to do everything all at once to piece your life back together, take it one thing at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses group behavior - specifically, how we interact with one another when we're part of a group, and how we choose the groups we decide to join. Do you seek out groups that validate your opinions? Or do you lean toward a group dynamic that values an exchange of ideas, even if those ideas are different from your own? From family dinners to friend circles, the dynamics of groups affect us all - even within our own Tuesday People community here! So tune in to see how you can navigate your day-to-day interactions from a place of love and respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What type of charitable giver are you? Do you round up clothes every year to give to local charities in your area? Do you have a list of organizations you contribute to on an annual basis? Are you there to help out friends who start funding campaigns online? Maybe you volunteer your time reading to local school children or packing meals for your area's senior community. On this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we cover the Eight Levels of Charitable Giving. In the Jewish faith, charity - or Tzedakah - is something Morrie Schwartz practiced regularly. We'll discuss what charity meant to Morrie and how you can discover the levels of giving that could change your life - and the lives of those around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday People Podcast, we talk about procrastination and regrets. Those moments that give us pause as to how long we should put off the things that we really want to do. Have you been putting a life experience on hold until after "___"? (Fill in the blank with whatever excuse to procrastinate you've been using to not do that thing you know you really, really want to do!) If you've been talking about celebrations with family members, taking camping trips with your kids, learning a new skill you've been wanting to learn for years, then DON'T. PUT. IT. OFF! Reexamine your hesitation and ask yourself, "What's really keeping me from doing what I've wanted to do for a while now?" A regret-free life is a happy life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Tuesday People podcast we discuss graduations. Why do they stop after college? Why shouldn't there be the same type of recognition for similar moments in life? Shouldn't all meaningful passages we go through end with some sort of celebration of our successful transition? Inspired by a recent graduation at Mitch's Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage, Mitch believes we should give ourselves more credit as adults for starting something, reaching the end of that phase, and - when we do - treat ourselves to a ceremony worthy of a cap and gown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sudden death. It's nothing we ever prepare for, nor is it the sort of death most people think about when they picture themselves at the end of their lives. On today's Tuesday People episode, Mitch Albom shares a harrowing story of his past two weeks spent in Haiti, at the same time the country's president was assassinated. With martial law being declared, borders closed and a mandatory lockdown issued, the outcome for all was uncertain. Mitch remembered the Buddhist story that Morrire shared about the bird on the shoulder. Every day you ask the bird, "Is today the day that I die?" If the bird says yes, you must ask yourself if you are prepared. Are we ever prepared? How do we know when we are ready? Please join us for this very important episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Tuesday People episode is a special retrospective of past programs that highlight some of Morrie's most beloved aphorisms and lessons. Host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich, start with how "Tuesdays With Morrie” came to be, then move on to what could be called the pillars of Morrie's "House of Wisdom": Giving is Living; Forgive Others, Forgive Yourself; Death Ends a Life, Not a Relationship; What Makes a Perfect Day. If you're a first-time listener, this is a perfect place to start! If you're a long-time Tuesday People community member, it's a great refresher for some of Morrie’s most impactful teachings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom, along with producer Lisa Goich, walk through the shifts from dependence to independence, then back to dependence again. A topic often discussed with Morrie during their Tuesday visits together. How do we make these changes with grace and acceptance? How do we shift with ease? From the time we are born, we are alternating between being taken care of, to taking care of others, then needing help ourselves again later in life. Tune in to this special Independence Day episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to "The Parentless Club." That's the topic of today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast. Host Mitch Albom, and producer, Lisa Goich, discuss what happens when the strings to both your parents are cut for the last time. Who do you turn to when you have questions? Who is the keeper of the family history now that both parents are gone? We'll discuss all of the hurdles you'll face - and how you can conquer them - as you navigate your new world on your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast we talk about fathers and how they often get short-changed when it comes to the spotlight being shined upon them. As we prepare for Father's Day, host Mitch Albom - along with words of wisdom from his beloved former professor Morrie Schwartz - discusses the significance of recognizing our fathers for the important role they have in our lives, and how we need to let them know how much they mean to us right here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a culture where we are told that being #1 is the goal and nothing short of that will suffice. Not #2, not #3...not even Top 10. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with wisdom from his former professor, Morrie Schwartz - talks about how you can switch your mindset, and learn how to be happy by embracing those things you're good at without putting pressure on yourself to be the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the three forms of sacrifice: The sacrifices you make for yourself, those you make for others and the sacrifices we make for society. All are different and require a unique outlook to achieve this selfless act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom recaps his annual all-day birthday celebration food fest, and takes the question of, "What is the perfect day?" a step further by asking, "What is the perfect celebration?" Are you the type of person who likes to throw large parties with hundreds of people? Or are you more like Morrie, whose perfect day consisted of coming home to a nice lunch of delicatessen, and having all of his friends come in, "one, two at a time..." to share food, love, and maybe a dance or two? One thing's for certain; whatever your perfect day or celebration consists of, every recipe should contain people you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom, and producer Lisa Goich, discuss the importance of saying all you need to say to those you love before it's too late. With words of wisdom from Morrie Schwartz, we discuss the concept of "Timing of Convenient Forgetfulness," and how you can learn to schedule your outreach to friends and family, so you won't live to regret your procrastination down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you cry? Are you someone who holds it in? Someone who cries only when pushed to the furthest edge? Or a multi-opportunity cryer who cries when happy, joyful, sad or even during commercials? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about the therapeutic cleansing of crying. Morrie was a self-proclaimed cryer. He believed in its deep healing powers and was never one to shy away from shedding a tear or two. We share Morrie's thoughts on this subject - in his own words - as well as stories from Mitch and Producer Lisa about what drives them each to tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of person are you when it comes to bad news? Are you the kind of person who wants to know right away? Or do you choose to delay it? When you hear the news, how do you deal with it? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with stories from his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz - discusses how to handle bad news when it lands on your doorstep. No one is exempt from getting that late night or very early morning phone call, or that dreaded call into the boss's office. But you can prepare yourself by following some of today's tips and advice to lessen the impact when bad news comes your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you lose a long time partner? Someone who has been a part of your life for so long, that it's almost impossible to imagine life without them? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom offers observations he has witnessed over time to help ease the transition into this new stage of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you write about loss? What do you choose to say? What do you learn from writing about grief? How can writing about a lost loved one heal you? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about the therapeutic healing that can come from writing through loss. Mitch discusses the techniques he's used to write his bestselling memoirs, and Lisa discusses her new book, "I Wonder...: A Guided Grief Journal." Whether you are a daily journal keeper, or you have a memoir idea that you'd like to see come to fruition, this show will guide you on your path as you put pen to paper. For more information on Lisa's new book, visit her website: guidedgriefjournal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The word, "friends," is as varied as the word family. Friendships can take on many forms. When we really get down to the nuts and bolts of our friendships, we'll see the pool gets smaller and smaller as life events reveal who our real friends are. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the different levels of friendships and how to accept each for what it brings to your personal relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is dignity about? Where do you find your dignity? Where does the issue of dignity come from? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the source of dignity and - along with commentary from Morrie Schwartz whose dignity was challenged in his final days - how you can learn to embrace whatever your challenges are, keep your pride in check, and not let your dignity take a hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want a relationship to go on when you're gone, you have to invest in it while you're here. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, we discuss the "stuff" our loved ones leave behind. If you have an opportunity to go through someone's possessions after they've gone, don't fear it, embrace it. Perhaps Morrie said it best: "Death ends a life, not a relationship." Relationships can live on forever through those items that help us to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With COVID numbers decreasing, and vaccines becoming more accessible, we are about to reenter a time of connectivity with those we haven't seen in well over a year. While we are hardly out of the woods yet, reunions with our loved ones are on the horizon. This reconnection isn't as easy as it seems. While some people have been eager to get back into the world, others may find this process more of a challenge. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses these impending reunions, while touching upon memories of his greatest reunion of all - that with his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sensitivity is a gift. And on today's episode we are joined by Anita Moorjani, the author of the new book, "Sensitive is the New Strong: The Power of Empaths in an Increasingly Harsh World." Host Mitch Albom will discuss Anita's fascinating story of a near-death experience, how her empathic personality played into her healing, and how you can make empathy work for you. Morrie - a self-proclaimed sensitive soul - proves that having the unique ability to feel what others are feeling, allows empaths to do important work toward helping others. For more information on Anita's latest book, visit her website at www.anitamoorjani.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about the universality of losing one's mother. Our worlds are divided into two eras: the era while your mother was here, and life after your mother has gone. Whether you had a close relationship with your mother during your life, the loss is still felt in many ways that can affect you on a daily basis. As was evidenced by Morrie's loss of his mother so early on in his life, we see what a profound impact this loss can have on an individual, right up until their own death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We never get over childhood trauma. It stays with us years beyond the moments we first lived it. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich discuss how unresolved childhood trauma may be affecting your life today in ways you may not even realize. We hear from Morrie - in his own words - about how the loss of his mother at a very young age, brought up deep sadness, even in his final days. Through realization comes healing. We hope you'll find some healing through today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most important things you surround yourself with? What would you risk your life to take with you if faced with an impending emergency? What possessions could you live without? On today’s episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom – along with recorded wisdom by Mitch’s beloved former professor Morrie Schwartz – discusses the storms that have hit Texas and other parts of the country this past week, and how these natural disasters can be instructional moments for us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we discuss the afterlife. What happens next? Where do we go after we're done here on Earth? Do we continue on, or is this our moment to make the best of who we are while we can? The great thinkers have been pondering this since the beginning of time. And on this episode, we hear Morrie Schwartz, in his own words, discussing his thoughts on the question in his final days - where do we go when we die? Tune in for this very thought-provoking episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your "dancing?" What is that one thing you're holding yourself back from because of the fear of judgement from others? Why are you allowing the outside echo to prevent you from having inside joy? On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with words of wisdom from the dance master himself, Morrie Schwartz - talks about this voice inside of us that sometimes prevents us from doing things that would bring us joy for fear of looking silly. Whether it's dancing or singing in public, or simply taking a class in something you fear you might not succeed at - there's an inner voice that tells us to "sit down," when we should be heeding that voice that says, "Go ahead...have some fun!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how some people can stay so cool under pressure, while others escalate to a state of frenzy over the smallest things? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom, along with producer Lisa Goich, discuss the secret to serenity and how to work composure into your daily life by simply grounding yourself in the universe and, in the words of Morrie Schwartz, "Understanding yourself. Knowing who you are. Knowing the reality of who you are - clearly, without any falsifications." Who's ready for some inner peace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you allow yourself to accept love? Do you find it's much easier to give love than to receive? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom, along with words of wisdom from his beloved professor Morrie Schwartz, talks about the three obstacles that prevent people from opening themselves up to love, and how to find your way around the ifs and buts, to accept love without the discomfort that sometimes comes with it. As Morrie says, we all need a minimum of love to survive. Here's to opening up our hearts and letting a little love in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel stuck? Stagnant? More inflexible in your life than you'd like to be? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with producer Lisa Goich, with words of wisdom from Mitch's beloved professor Morrie Schwartz - discusses how coming out of a brutal 2020 is the perfect time to stretch yourself to even greater heights in 2021. Hear through Morrie's own words how to go about opening your eyes, mind and heart to new experiences that will enrich your life and make you a happier and more understanding person as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to keep your balance during these troubling times. One person shouting over here, and another person shouting over there, people aren't hearing one another over their own voices and the constant barrage of news. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses how to find the pure things in your life to focus on: a child, an animal, nature, or a walk in the woods. Coming together with people over the things that we have in common, will help us all discover the common humanity we share with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“To err is human; to forgive divine.” But what if the person who hurt you most refuses to apologize or express any regret? That’s the question haunting Manhattan journalist, and today's guest, Susan Shapiro as they discuss her latest book, "The Forgiveness Tour: How to Find the Perfect Apology." On this new year episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and Susan Shapiro dig deep into how to ask for forgiveness, how to apologize, how to forgive others for past transgressions, and how to lift this often very heavy weight off your shoulders. The perfect way to ring in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though this pandemic has undeniably been tragic to so many worldwide on so many levels, it has brought us closer as families, has given us new appreciation for our homes, loved ones and life, and has made us aware of the preciousness of a simple human touch. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast we discuss the blessings we've found in 2020, and encourage you in our Tuesday People community, to think about all that you have gained during this unprecedented year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special pre-holiday Tuesday People episode, we take a look at some of the things that we believed when we were children and ask, why don't we still believe them today? Why, as adults, do these things go away? And, is there a way to bring that childlike wonder and belief system into your adult life at this time of the year? Using five examples, host Mitch Albom, along with producer Lisa Goich, walk through the scenarios that we seem to have forgotten as adults, and discuss ways that each can be incorporated into our lives today. Happy Holidays from our Tuesday People family to yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom notes how there's still one big thing you can determine in this year of losing control: how generous you want to be. Albom recaps his annual SAY Detroit Radiothon benefitting the many programs that help the needy in Detroit, and talks about how people donated this year in record-breaking fashion. Why? Mitch explains his theory that controlling our generosity makes us feel good no matter what we give or how much, and how you can put these lessons into practice this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's December. And for many that means the Holiday Blahs are knocking at your door. That sadness that rolls around at this time of the year hiding behind shiny wrapping paper and every commercial selling diamonds and cars and gifts that are unattainable to most. Though happy holiday songs may send the message of "the most wonderful time of the year," for many, it's not. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom, along with producer Lisa Goich, discusses ways for you to get through the holidays without the pressure of having to be as jolly as old St. Nick. Morrie Schwartz will also weigh in with words of wisdom to take you from blah to...ahhhhhh. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch talks with Coach Mike Bayer - a New York Times best selling author and personal development coach - about his latest book, "One Decision." It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions every day. Right now, there is at least one decision we can make that will have a powerful ripple effect across all aspects of our life. But One Decision isn't about taking one overwhelming big step; it's about starting with a single, important step that we have the choice to make every day: the decision to be authentic. We also hear from Morrie, in his own words, about authenticity and how to remain authentic, even in the most challenging times. For more information on Coach Mike Bayer and his book, visit his website at coachmikebayer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we discuss gratitude, and how this year's pandemic is affecting family gatherings all over the country. Instead of aunts and uncles and cousins and kids gathering to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday together, most people will be in their respective homes dining with one or two people, or their immediate families. Through Mitch Albom's conversations with his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, we learn through Morrie's words, that finding meaning in the present moment is key to finding gratitude. We at Tuesday People are very grateful for you, our listeners! And we hope you will all find a place of peace wherever your holiday takes you this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Tuesday People episode, we talk about getting past the fear of being too soft. Mitch Albom, with the help of words of wisdom from his beloved former professor, Morrie Schwartz, discusses how important it is that we rise above mandates like, "you gotta toughen up!" and reach the point where we can value sensitivity. Not just in our beloved aunts and aged spiritual leaders - where you expect to find it - but in everybody. The world would be a much better place if we valued those people who had a heart for other people, and people who worried about the emotions and feelings of other people in their daily actions and interactions with one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast marks the year anniversary of our show, and the 25th anniversary of the passing of Morrie Schwartz. To help us tell the story of where it all began, former Nightline senior producer, Richard Harris, joins us to share his memories of Morrie, and how he was instrumental in bringing the infamous "Morrie Schwartz" interview with Ted Koppel to air. You'll hear never-before-told stories of that famous interview and some very special words from people still learning from Morrie's teachings, all these years later. Thank you, our listeners, for a wonderful year. So happy to have you all as part of the Tuesday People community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morrie Schwartz died three days before Election Day in 1995. Had Morrie been alive to see this year's election, he most likely would have been less concerned about who got into the White House than how we behaved once the election was over. Media has fueled politics. And politics has put quite a dent in humanity. On today's Tuesday People episode we discuss the importance of being accountable for our own behavior and putting love ahead of division. Mitch also talks about how "Tuesdays With Morrie" would never have come to be if it weren't for the media and a Nightline interview Mitch just happened to catch late one night featuring his beloved former professor. Morrie always said "Love each other, or perish." We seem to be worried a lot about perishing, but not a lot about loving one another. Let's all try to remember these words as the coming days unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would "Tuesdays With Morrie" have ended up if it took place during this pandemic? If Mitch and Morrie met virtually, through a computer screen, instead of in person every Tuesday, sitting close to one another? That's the question Mitch brings to this week's show. With students and teachers meeting daily over the Internet, how does this affect the students? The teachers? The learning process as a whole? Can learning be the same without face-to-face interaction and human touch? Would Mitch and Morrie's meetings have worked virtually? No touch, no wiping tears off Morrie's face - no nuances to share with the reader. The world will get back to normal one day. But until it does, we have to wonder, how will the virtual worlds we've built for the last 7 months affect us all in the long run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Heaton, the Emmy Award–winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle, and most recently, Carol’s Second Act, is one of TV’s most recognizable and beloved moms. This week, she joins Mitch Albom and the Tuesday People Podcast to talk about her book, "Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention." Through her own second-act experience, Heaton became curious about other people’s stories of second-act transitions and ways to offer support in the process. In her new book, she shares wisdom from her own personal journey as well as insight from stories of numerous people across the country. From work to health, to love and more, the results are heartwarming, inspiring, and surprisingly relatable! You'll learn that it’s never too late, or too early to stage your second act! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympic champion, Scott Hamilton, joins Mitch Albom on this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast to discuss his latest project, Live Your Days. In a world of hustle, distraction, and busyness, Live Your Days is a call to presentness. It's about embracing the fact that we don't control the number of days we have on this earth; we only control what we do with them. It's a challenge to decide what living means to you. It's a call to live, fully live, each day. Scott Hamilton is the living example of what it means to "Live Your Days." He's an Olympic Champion, cancer survivor, television broadcaster, motivational speaker, author, husband/father and eternal optimist! Join us for this inspirational episode! For more information Live Your Days, visit Scott's website at www.liveyourdays.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schadenfreude is defined as pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune. The recent news has brought this topic into the spotlight and, on today's episode, Mitch Albom discusses this phenomenon with his guest, Barnard and Columbia University professor, Colin Leach. Professor Leach explains the difference between Schadenfreude and it's lesser known cousin, Genugtuug, and how we can identify situations where we might gravitate toward finding pleasure in unfortunate circumstances ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom and co-host Lisa Goich are joined by a Delaware mother to discuss the challenges she, and so many other mothers are facing, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and at-home schooling. The lines are firmly drawn in the sand: One side are the mothers who, under no circumstances, want their children going back to school until it's safe to do so. On the other, mothers who see their children being challenged by the online learning environment and want them back in a classroom setting. This is a must-listen episode for anyone with school-aged children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you apologized to someone you only casually knew? When we think about saying we're sorry, we usually begin with the people we are closest to: our spouses, our parents, our siblings, our children and close friends. Rarely does apologizing extend beyond those outside our tight inner circle. Using the principles of atonement, as practiced at this time during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, host Mitch Albom goes through the list of apologies and discusses how you can apply these principles to your daily life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz met at the end of Morrie's life – in a series of visits that ended up becoming the bestselling memoir, "Tuesdays With Morrie" – Morrie asked a single favor of Mitch: "I want you to come visit me at my grave." It was a request that Mitch has honored almost every time he has visited Boston over the past 25 years. Morrie's request, however, came with some special instructions, "Don't bring me flowers, drive the car in, get out, and leave the engine running. I want you to come when you have some time. I want you to bring a blanket, and bring some sandwiches, and I want you to talk to me." On today's episode of Tuesday People, we'll discuss the importance of visiting your loved ones after they're gone, how these visits can help continue the relationship and dialogue between you and the deceased, and how cemeteries can give us perspective about our time spent here on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Tuesday People podcast, family time continues as Morrie's youngest son, Rob Schwartz, joins Mitch Albom from Tokyo, sharing his personal stories and insights about his father. From Morrie's initial diagnosis, to the article in the Boston Globe that led to an interview with Ted Koppel on Nightline, that ultimately led to the worldwide phenomenon that became "Tuesdays With Morrie," Rob discusses what life was like growing up with his now famous professor father. Rob also gives us a glimpse, from his perspective, of Mitch and Morrie's relationship during the visits that ultimately became one of the greatest-selling memoirs of all time. This is a very special episode you're not going to want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Tuesday People Episode, Mitch Albom talks to Morrie Schwartz's oldest son, Jonathan, about life with Morrie, what it was like growing up having Morrie as his father, and what it's like now seeing Morrie live on so many years after his death through the book, film, play and this podcast. Jonathan brings an interesting and touching perspective to a side of Morrie we don't often hear about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a family member - like a brother or a sister - takes ill or has a difficult challenge in their life and your inclination is to pull closer to them, but their inclination is to pull away? What's the right amount of love to give to those in their time of need? How can you be a good, loyal family member when someone in your family is rejecting your kindness? Do you expect your family members to be there for you 24/7 when you're ill? Or do you believe, as Morrie did, that people should be able to help as they are able, because everyone has their own life to live? This week Mitch Albom shares Morrie's views on this subject and how he dealt with his time at the end of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the publication of the bestselling memoir of all time, "Tuesdays With Morrie." Author Mitch Albom, discusses the early days of this beloved book, and how Morrie's wisdom has been influencing readers for nearly a quarter of a century. We will also hear from Morrie Schwartz - in his own words - as he discusses the difference between being willing to talk about yourself once you know you have nothing to lose versus the other times in life. It's never too late for honest dialogue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Tuesday People, author Mitch Albom, and co-host Lisa Goich - along with the evergreen wisdom of Mitch's beloved former professor, Morrie Schwartz - discuss the subject of intuition. How intuitive are you? Have you ever had a voice in your head that has detoured you from trouble? Led you to a life-changing decision? Do you follow that voice when it talks? Or do you ignore it? Join us as we delve into the world of intuition and instinct, and learn how you can harness it to make it work for you in your everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You are preparing for your epitaph right now. What do you want your last words to be? What words do you want to be remembered by? On today's episode, Mitch Albom, along with producer Lisa Goich - and words and wisdom from Mitch's beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz - discuss the importance of living your "last words" every day. It's the words and deeds we practice today, that we will be remembered tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom talks to world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler about grief and his latest book, inspired by the sudden loss of his 21-year-old son, "Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief." In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler—an expert on grief, and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic "On Grief and Grieving"—journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning. Kessler gives readers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain; and shows us how to move forward in a way that honors our loved ones. For more information on David Kessler, and his work, visit his website at www.grief.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late Congressman John Lewis spent six decades of his life fighting for civil rights. He never wavered in his beliefs and fought for those rights until the end. As we celebrate his life on this week's Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom - with inspiration from the voice of his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz - discusses ways you can make a difference standing up for the things you strongly believe in. One small voice, along with action, is all it takes to make a difference in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Albom talks about the many versions of heaven that give us comfort, and how he and Morrie spoke about what comes next, and how it influences us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom - through the wisdom and voice of his beloved professor Morrie Schwartz - discusses silence and the value of silence, and how it leads to an inevitable adjacent activity: listening. It's tough not to listen when you're not talking, because your ears take over. Conversely, it's very easy not to listen when you are talking, because when you are talking, your mind is determined to say what you have to say. Today you'll learn how being a better listener, can lead to a more enriching life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about the last time you hugged somebody who wasn't in your home. When was the last time you shook someone's hand? When did you last lean in to give a friend a kiss on the cheek to say goodbye? The current pandemic has changed our lives exponentially, and human touch is, perhaps, one of the hardest things we have had to give up because of this quarantine. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich - with words and wisdom from Mitch's beloved professor Morrie Schwartz - discuss how the lack of human touch is affecting the way we live, love and emotionally survive at a time when touch is needed more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we will continue last week's discussion on how to be the person you want to be when it seems that everybody is telling you who you ought to be. Twenty-five years ago, when Tuesday People host Mitch Albom was interviewing his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, Morrie laid out a 5-step lesson plan to becoming a more fulfilled human being on your own terms. We're going to continue this discussion, digging deeper into the concepts of fulfilling your own potential while helping others fulfill theirs, developing your full humanity, your fullest compassion, skills of a technical and aesthetic nature, and finally, developing a mind that sees things as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all feeling so many raw emotions right now. From COVID-19, to societal and racial unrest, to economic hardship - it sometimes feels as if the world has hit a wall and we're all trying to figure out how to come out of this a whole human being. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we will discuss how to be the person you want to be when it seems that everybody is telling you who you ought to be. Twenty-five years ago, when Tuesday People host Mitch Albom was interviewing his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, Morrie laid out a 5-step lesson plan to becoming a more fulfilled human being on your own terms. We're going to spend this episode, and next, finding out where you stand, and how you can find who you are inside your own mind and your own heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can human beings of all races, religions, and political affiliations navigate all of the conversations going on in the world today? How can we as a human race, be true to ourselves while showing compassion and sensitivity toward others? On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich—with special words of wisdom from Mitch's beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz—discuss the importance of listening, and how simply stepping back, taking a breath, and hearing other humans around us, can help us discover the similarities we share, rather than fighting over our differences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the recent deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, we are once again, as a human race, challenged to face the issue of discrimnation and what it means to treat all humans with dignity and equality. Morrie Schwartz had a lot to say about this subject, and we'll share with you many conversations Mitch Albom had with his beloved professor about race, the power of protests, what motivates racism, and how we can open our hearts with love and compassion. And as always, the conversation continues on our Facebook group page. We would love to have you join us there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you lie in the course of a given day? Why do you lie? Are you aware of even the tiniest white lies you tell and how often you tell them? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we take a close look at the untruths we tell and how they affect us individually, and as a society. As always, we hear Morrie's wisdom on the subject in his own words and challenge all of you to approach each day a little more truthfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy anniversary, Tuesday People! Today we're celebrating 30 episodes of good conversation, good friends, and trying to put more good out into the world through Morrie's lasting lessons. Today's celebratory episode covers the topics you requested in the group: ALS awareness and family caregiving, how to navigate relationships and social interactions when the world (or the room) seems primed for political tension, and getting vulnerable about feeling not "good enough." Here's to 30 more (and more and more)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich celebrate mothers everywhere - their love, their hard work and their memory. And through Morrie's words, we hear a very poignant tale of a mother gone far too soon, an 8-year-old boy left devastated at this immense loss, and the love he later found in a gentle and giving stepmother. We are born to crave a mother's love; the supernatural instinct that children have for motherly love is as inherent in us as thirst and hunger. You don't have to birth a child to be a mother to them, you just need to love, as mothers do. Join us as we pay homage to motherhood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you want to die? When author Mitch Albom asked his beloved professor Morrie Schwartz if he wanted to be held in his final moments, Morrie responded, "Probably." How we die is not something we often think about, brushing it under the rug as if it either won't happen to us, or will happen so far in the future, it isn't worth discussing now. When you think about the industry that has grown around birth, it only makes sense that we should give the same degree of attention to end-of-life care. This week's Tuesday People guest, Jill Schock, is a death doula. Hear how Jill helps people prepare for their final days with grace, dignity and thoughtful guidance, even in these challenging days of COVID-19. With over a decade of experience in end-of-life care, she believes in empowering her clients to step away from the negative stigma of death, and embrace personal choice and style as end-of-life approaches.

For more information on Jill Schock and her services, visit her website at www.deathdoulala.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are at an interesting juncture in the pandemic crisis. As cities and states slowly start to relax rules of quarantine, and we begin to venture out of our self-imposed exile, we must be more vigilant than ever in order to keep the curve flattened and those around us safe. Join Mitch Albom and Lisa Goich on today's Tuesday People podcast, as they discuss how to responsibly inch your way back into life, with the danger of infection still lurking around every corner. We can't forget that what we do not only affects our neighbors, our county, or our state, but in many cases, affects our world as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental hygiene is just as important as physical hygiene. And on today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom welcomes Dr. Daniel Amen, one of America's leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. He has authored or coauthored 80 professional articles and more than 40 books, including the New York Times mega-bestseller, "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life," and has appeared on numerous television shows. Today Dr. Amen discusses how to manage stress and anxiety in the shadow of COVID-19, how to feel okay about what you're not doing and focus on how to make what you can do work for you, and how to use this time of quarantine to enrich your own mental health and well-being. For more information on Dr. Amen, his world-renowned Amen Clinics and his latest book, "The End Of Mental Illness," visit his website at BrainMD.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people in this country have been in isolation for over a month now. Aside from occasional trips to the market for food, our days are spent within our own four walls with those closest to us, or in many cases, alone. The thing we need most to survive - human touch - has been taken from us. And now, more than ever, we need to find those people who can keep us going when we don't feel like going much at all. Those friends we can call 24/7 to say, "Hey, I need someone to talk to." Our "Especially Now" friends. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, we discuss how identifying your "Especially Now" friends, and keeping a support system around you, is crucial during this unprecedented time in our lives. Being in isolation doesn't mean you need to be isolated from the world. Reach out to someone today and be a friend to someone who needs you...especially now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of January 26, 2020, when Matt Mauser's wife, Christina, kissed him goodbye as she left to coach a basketball game, neither one knew this would be the last time they would see one another. Christina Mauser was one of the nine people killed in the helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in Calabasas, California on that foggy Sunday morning. As Matt and his three young children try to put their lives back together after this terrible tragedy, they are faced with yet another setback as our world is forced into isolation. For this family, and others like them, the pain of losing an ever-so-needed support system is a challenge beyond imagination. On today's Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom interviews Matt Mauser and talks about his personal process of grief, how one can heal from a wound so deep, and how Matt envisions the days ahead. We encourage you to visit Matt's band's website at www.tijuanadogs.com. And please check out this video for a beautiful love song he wrote for his wife, Christina, titled "Lost." The Tuesday People family wishes Matt and his family healing for a peaceful future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up until recently, when a loved one died, the family would plan a funeral. Family and friends would gather, comfort one another, hug, cry on each other's shoulders and share in the ever-so-crucial grieving process. But COVID-19 has changed all of that. On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom welcomes guest, Nora Menkin, Executive Director of the People's Memorial Association and the Co-op Funeral Home in Seattle, WA. Nora discusses how social distancing and the prohibiting of public gatherings has affected the funeral industry and, in turn, how people are able to grieve. With deaths from the coronavirus increasing daily, a new way of memorializing our loved ones will most likely affect you personally in the coming months. This episode is an excellent primer to see where the industry is heading and what you can expect as we all adjust to this new way of living - and dying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is shrinking. If you're reading this at the time of this episode's release, more than likely you're quarantined in your home due to mandatory precautions in light of the coronavirus. For many of us, the world has shrunk down to the size of our homes. No movies, no shopping, no eating out, no gatherings with friends. On today's Tuesday People episode, Mitch Albom discusses - with producer, Lisa Goich - how to get by and stay happy, as your personal world gets smaller. Through Morrie's voice, hear how he dealt with his own ever-shrinking world, due to ALS, and how you can apply his wisdom behind your own closed doors. We could have never imagined the challenges that have come our way over the past few weeks, but we can manage to get through them by thinking bigger as our world gets smaller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coronavirus is here. No matter where you live in the world, it's in your community, affecting those you love and turning your everyday world upside down. With a pandemic, comes fear. What are you afraid of? Today? In the long term? How can you dial back these thoughts and settle in to this new reality without curling up in a corner and letting fear take over your life? On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom - through the guidance of Morrie Schwartz's wisdom - gives you the steps to remain calm during these uncertain times, and helps you appreciate the life you have now, despite the looming challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk of the Coronavirus is everywhere. Shelves at stores are emptying, stocks are plummeting, and citizens around the world are panicking with worry about how to protect themselves and their families from this ever-growing pandemic. On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom talks to Coronavirus patient in quarantine, Carl Goldman, about his experience on the Diamond Princess and how he has weathered the past month with the disease. Tune in to this insightful and important interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regrets...you've had a few. What do you regret most in your life? The mistakes you made, or the times you didn't try at all? What have you learned from your regrets? Join Mitch Albom - along with some words from his beloved professor Morrie Schwartz - on this week's Tuesday People podcast as he discusses regrets, and how to turn those perceived missed opportunities into positives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you knew the next day would be your last, how would you spend it? What would make it perfect? Would you jet off to a tropical island? Try some adventure you never tried before? Or, like Morrie, would you choose to surround yourself with family and friends, eating, loving, and sharing stories just like any other normal day? Tune in to today's episode of Tuesday People as Mitch Albom discusses the elements of a perfect day, and how what we would choose reflects how we are living our lives. And if you haven't joined the Tuesday People community already, this is the perfect time to do so - by sharing your perfect day with us at www.wetuesdaypeople.com. We might share it on a future show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, Mitch Albom is joined by special guest, Hope Edelman, NY Times No. 1 Author of Motherless Daughters. Hope shares her wisdom and groundbreaking insight into the loss of a mother at a young age, and how that impacts children left behind. Through clips recorded during Mitch's interviews with Morrie, we hear - in Morrie's words - how losing his mother when he was 8-years-old affected his life, even during his later years. For more information on Hope Edelman, her books, and retreats, visit www.hopeedelman.com and www.motherlessdaughters.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Tuesday People, host Mitch Albom discusses the topic of Usefulness. Through Morrie's wisdom and voice, you'll learn it often doesn't take a massive gesture to be useful to someone in your life; it can be as simple as a phone call or lending an ear. How can you be more useful in your life today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode focuses on the pace of life. The speed with which we are living our lives. We fill up every minute with, not just one activity, but multiple tasks at once. Stopping to smell the roses is barely part of our vocabulary anymore. Maybe it's time we all slowed down to enjoy the moments we are given and, as Morrie said, take time to see what's outside our own windows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you deal with the world when illness comes into it? How do you handle fear when you are diagnosed with a disease? On this week's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom talks to Olympic Gold Medalist, author, and humanitarian, Scott Hamilton, about his life, career and health challenges he has faced through both cancer and a pituitary brain tumor. Hear how the most recognized male figure skating star in the world overcame his obstacles to go on to become an activist and mentor for others fighting cancer, and an advocate for those in need of support. Scott's latest book, "Fritzy Finds A Hat" - with illustrations by his good friend, country music star, Brad Paisley - helps children talk about cancer. Scott will inspire you to reflect on the moments of joy, humanity and laughter in life and teach you how spending time with those you love is the key to healing and living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fritzy Finds a Hat: A Gentle Tale to Help Talk with Children About Cancer

On today's episode Mitch Albom discusses the idea of detachment - how to break away from feelings of sadness, depression, anger, jealousy. Morrie had to learn to detach from his frustration with ALS - and he found that immersing yourself in your own pain, then stepping away from it, is the key to making peace with it. Learn in this podcast how detaching can be applied for a happier existence. As Morrie said, “Stay connected, but don't cling to things. Because everything is impermanent." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Tuesday People episode, we talk about marriage. How do you know when you're ready to be married? Are you bringing the right ingredients to your marriage? What areas of your marriage might need a little more TLC? Hear the wisdom that Morrie Schwartz shared with Mitch Albom about this very personal topic, and learn about the four important elements that can make your marriage a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in a time where we do not have a lot of sensitivity or sensibility to people who are not like us. Though you may keep a circle of friends who are just like you, the world is not just like you. The ability to show compassion to strangers, as well as to one another, is becoming a dying art. In today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom - with insight from his former professor, Morrie Schwartz - discusses the importance of compassion and how you can make it a bigger part of your life in this new decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder why you break those resolutions almost as fast as you make them? Maybe you're targeting the wrong things. On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich - with the guidance and wisdom of Morrie, Mitch's former professor - discuss alternatives to the worn-out resolutions of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dread the holidays? Do you and your family find yourself arguing over how to spend them, where to spend them or what to buy - or not buy - one another? Has the stress of the season made you lose your holiday joy? On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about the things you can do to avoid holiday battles and what to concentrate on to remember what the true meaning of the season is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Death ends a life, but not a relationship," was an important quote to Mitch Albom's beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, and one he often shared. In today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, Mitch Albom and Lisa Goich discuss life after loss and how love doesn't need to die along with the one you love. Is the end of a life, the end of a connection to someone? How do you keep from forgetting a loved one after they've gone? Tune in as we share Morrie's wisdom on the subject and his belief that love, most definitely, goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Forgive yourself first, then forgive others," was an aphorism that professor Morrie Schwartz held dear, especially in his final days of life. In this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, "Tuesdays With Morrie" author, Mitch Albom, and his co-host and producer Lisa Goich, discuss the topic of forgiveness. Do you have family or friendship issues that are lingering? What grudges are you holding on to? What forgiveness do you not want to extend? How bitter do you want to be? Step inside Morrie's classroom and learn how to extend that olive branch and shed your regrets simply by saying, "I'm sorry." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like the world, the country, your neighborhood and even your workplace, are all going in a cultural direction that you don’t always feel comfortable with? What do you do? How do you buck the trend? How do you go against the tide and stand up without the fear of being ridiculed or made fun of? In today’s episode, we discuss Morrie’s belief that, “If you don’t like the culture, don’t buy it.” It’s as pertinent today as it was when Morrie uttered these words over 20 years ago. From the culture of celebrity we face today, to the obsession with divisive politics, all of these are part of a cultural environment that sometimes we don’t feel we’re a part of. Join Mitch and Lisa to find out how to follow your own heart and stay true to yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perhaps the most important lesson Mitch Albom learned from his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, was the importance of giving to others. Mitch once asked Morrie why, instead of trying to help people, he didn't just accept their sympathy, since he was facing imminent death. "Mitch," Morrie answered, "why would I take like that? Taking makes me feel like I’m dying. Giving makes me feel like I’m living.” In today’s episode we discuss how your life, your happiness and sadness, your relationships, even your sense of purpose can all be changed by looking to give of yourself before looking to take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morrie said about having children, "Whenever people have asked me about having children, I don't say to them have them, or don't have them. I say, there's no other experience that can substitute for it." On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom and co-host Lisa Goich discuss the importance of family, the decision to have - or to not have children - and whether or not the decision you make today, will leave you with regrets, or a peaceful heart, later in life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been envious of someone's youth? Have you looked back at 20 from 30, or 40 from 50 and wished you could transport yourself back in time? Age is not a competition, but we often see it as such. When Mitch Albom asked his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, “How do you keep from envying me my youth?” Morrie replied that it’s impossible not to envy someone who is younger, but to “accept your difference and revel in what you have.” In today’s episode, we’ll discuss, through Morrie’s wisdom, how to look at what is good, true and beautiful in your own life right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know the popular saying, “You are what you eat.” Mitch believes that, “You are who you eat with.” Mitch Albom’s beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz, once said, when you have a terminal disease as he had, you find out really quickly who your friends are, and how important your family is. Guest Dr. Phil McGraw joins Mitch Albom to discuss who he keeps close and how he chooses those he spends his precious time with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1975, a young Mitch Albom, a freshman student at Brandeis University, walked into a sociology class taught by Morrie Schwartz. After seeing that there were only 9 students in the classroom, Mitch sized up the situation and - thinking that the class was much too small - turned to head out of the classroom. With one foot out the door, Morrie began to take roll. “Albom” being at the beginning of the alphabet, was the first name called by professor Schwartz. Mitch turned around, slinked back into the classroom, and so began a relationship that would not only change both of their lives, but the lives of millions of others along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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