The Extra Mile - The Official Charity Miles Podcast
Welcome to The Extra Mile, the official Charity Miles podcast where each week we interview people who are going the extra mile for health and to make an impact. Each interview is conducted outdoors on a walk or run with our guest. And we invite you to turn on your Charity Miles and come along for the walk or run with us.
Episodes
In this episode, we catch up with Wes Adams—positive psychology researcher, author, and founder of SV Consulting Group—during a walk through his hometown of Montclair, New Jersey, for a powerful conversation about what makes work meaningful.
Wes shares insights from years of research into why some workplaces thrive while others burn out, and how great leaders create meaning—not just through mission statements, but through everyday ...
In this episode of The Extra Mile Podcast, we’re joined by Pat Morrissey and Brendan Cusick of Human Powered Potential—a four-person team that rowed across the Pacific Ocean to raise over $43 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Pat, who lives with early onset Parkinson’s, shares his powerful journey from diagnosis to joining this life-changing mission. Brendan, the team’s skipper, walks us through the inspiration behind the ...
It's a tremendous honor for me to share my podcast with Olympic legend and humanitarian, Billy Mills.
Billy Mills was born in 1938 and grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, home to the Oglala Lakota Nation.
Billy had a very difficult childhood, losing his mother, sister, and father by the age of 12.
He turned to running as both an escape and a source of discipline.
After his father's passing, Billy attended...
In this episode, we’re joined by Brad Pitassi, Chief of the Maricopa Fire Department, who shares his incredible journey from EMT to fire chief.
We discuss wildfire response, community resilience, and the personal sacrifices firefighters make to keep us safe.
Brad’s stories are both eye-opening and inspiring, offering practical tips on disaster preparedness and how we can all support our local heroes.
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We’re excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with Charles Costa, an ultrarunner who accomplished the incredible challenge of running 90 marathons in 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail.
In this episode, Charles shares his journey of resilience, his dedication to raising awareness for mental health through organizations like the Jed Foundation, and the lessons he’s learned from this life-changing experience.
We explore p...
We're thrilled to share this interview with Dr. Bill Dahut, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Dahut is a renowned oncologist and researcher who is helping set the vision for the world’s most innovative cancer research initiatives.
In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics, including the groundbreaking research the American Cancer Society is supporting, the critical role of early cancer detection,...
We're thrilled to share this interview with Martinus Evans, author, coach and founder of the Slow AF Run Club.
Martinus' journey is not just about running. It's a journey of overcoming setbacks, challenging norms, and motivating people of all shapes, sizes, and speeds to lace up and get moving.
From an “impossible” goal set in a doctor’s office, to founding a movement that encourages tens of thousands of people to get moving, M...
Today, I have the immense privilege of walking with one of the most influential thinkers, authors and teachers of our time, Seth Godin.
Seth is the author of 21 best-selling books that have transformed how we think about marketing, leadership, and the power of creative work.
His books have been translated into over 35 languages, helping readers across the globe learn to challenge the status quo and make a lasting impact.
In additio...
Today we're honored to share a very special interview with the great Harvey Lewis, one of the world’s top ultrarunners of all time. (Also, like Courtney Dauwalter in our last episode, one of the nicest.)
Harvey is not only an accomplished runner but also a dedicated high school teacher at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati.
He runs to work every day on what he calls his "run commute," and I had the incredible...
In this interview, I’m incredibly honored to be joined by Courtney Dauwalter, one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time.
For those unfamiliar with the ultrarunning world, Courtney has shattered expectations and rewritten records in some of the most grueling races on the planet.
In 2023, she became the first person ever to win the Western States 100, the Hardrock 100, and the UTMB all in the same year -- which is like the ultrar...
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Alison Mariella Desir, a powerhouse disrupter and activist in the running community and a true advocate for change.
Alison is the founder of Harlem Run, a running club that brings people together through running while championing diversity and inclusion.
She's also the author of Running While Black, which sheds light on the intersection of race and runnin...
Today’s interview is with Dana Snyder, founder and CEO of Positive Equation, where she helps charities grow their communities and monthly giving programs.
This interview will be helpful for anyone that works at a charity—which some of our members do.
But, more than that, this interview will provide all of us with insight – and empathy – for how hard our charities work to fundraise in support of the missions we all care about—and, t...
Today’s interview is with Nathan Chappell, one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy.
Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, and is the founder of Fundraising.Ai, a member-c...
Today's interview is with Brian Reynolds, one of the world's fastest double amputee runners.
When Brian was four years-old he contracted a rare form of bacterial meningitis, which led to him having both of his legs amputated below the knee.
Despite this, Brian was fairly active as a child-- and did his best to participate in most common childhood sports like baseball, basketball and even hockey. (He grew up in Boston after all.)
W...
Soraya Alexander is the Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe and as the President of Classy, a GoFundMe subsidiary. Through her work, Alexander supports thousands of nonprofits and hundreds of thousands of people to unlock the world's generosity.
GoFundMe is on a mission to help people help each other. Through innovative technology, Classy helps nonprofits raise more so they can do more good in the world. Together, the two organizat...
Laura Putnam is a global wellbeing activator, author of the bestselling book Workplace Wellness that Works, and CEO and Founder of Motion Infusion, a leading wellbeing provider.
She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and has worked with a wide range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofits.
Laura has trained over 40,000 managers and leaders on how to lead w...
It’s also a great privilege for me to share today’s interview with Kara Goucher. Kara is a two-time Olympian, World Championship medalist, and one of the most accomplished and admired long-distance runners of our time.
Beyond her competitive achievements, Kara is also a passionate advocate for clean sport and gender equity, an inspiring speaker, author, podcaster and NBC broadcaster for track and field. ...
Sami Inkinen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Virta Health, which is reversing type two diabetes through nutrition, lifestyle change, and a new standard of medical care.
Prior to Virta, Sami was the Co-Founder and COO of Trulia, which many of you probably used to find a house or apartment. Sami took Trulia public and then sold it to Zillow.
Sami is also an Ironman Age Group Champion and all-around world-class endurance athlete.
To rais...
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