The Dave Pelzer Show

The Dave Pelzer Show

Dave Pelzer, the international award-winning author and National Jefferson Award recipient, invites listeners, to be open and receive, a sense of calm through an unexpected storm of changes. The Dave Pelzer Podcast Show embodies: Esprit: spirit, humor, and wit – and provides tools to make positive, productive changes – common sense advice for a more fulfilled life. Through stories of personal experience and academic studies, Dave commits his absolute best to educate, challenge, and help his listeners to know, that no matter the world around them, they are safe within themselves.

Episodes

November 26, 2025 43 mins

Dave reveals a personal situation and how he was able to push through with a renewed sense of appreciation while trying to be of service to others as we all approach the Holiday Season!

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Dave goes into detail of a most valuable lesson of the importance of managing one life’s time and energy in a most positive way!

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April 24, 2025 32 mins

With the swirl of over-the-top current events, Dave pays tribute to a fallen Police Officer, praises a young ladies courage, and ties in this years recipients of the 2nd annual Dave Pelzer Humanitarian Awards!!

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January 30, 2025 47 mins

Dave talks about an overwhelming first month of the year and how to adjust to seemingly enormous situations.

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July 12, 2024 25 mins
Dave talks about his experiences with a lifetime of parades and the importance of the positive effects it brings to us all!
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June 13, 2024 33 mins
Dave talks about limited times with his father, adventures with his son and a recent heartfelt moment with his grandson, as he celebrates Father’s Day!
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April 12, 2024 50 mins
Dave re-enacts his recent Humanity Award Ceremony, paying tribute to exceptional individuals making a grand difference in Dave’s local community!
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January 23, 2024 39 mins
With the New Year upon us, Dave gives examples of how to be happy with one’s self, while achieving realistic goals.
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December 21, 2023 26 mins
Dave reveals how holiday lights have had a memorable effect throughout his life!
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November 20, 2023 39 mins
As we celebrate the upcoming holidays, Dave talks about giving of yourself for others on a daily basis!
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October 12, 2023 52 mins
With hyper-paced events from the passing of Senator Feinstein, to lingering issues that effect so many, to the devastating attacks against Israel, the need for sincere, selfless leadership.
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September 22, 2023 37 mins
Dave gives examples on the importance to stay upbeat and positive not only for one’s self, but more importantly for others in need!
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August 16, 2023 38 mins
With ever increasing pressures, Dave consoles on remaining calm and self assured in order to provide ensconced hope for those in dire need.
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June 22, 2023 41 mins
Dave discusses that during the course of our lives, how so many people we meet or draw inspiration from, help to form us to become the individuals we are today.
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June 1, 2023 40 mins
Dave discusses the lose of a few amazing icons and how we can value our own time, making our lives all the better.
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May 1, 2023 60 mins
Dave talks about current events in which can cause hypersensitivity and how it can be a trigger against others without realizing why they do so.
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April 4, 2023 52 mins
Give a Little Bit! Dave talks about how he spent his 50th anniversary of his Rescue and revisits how one can give random acts onto others and the powerful affect it can have to those in need.
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February 26, 2023 44 mins
Synopsis With deep heart-felt compassion, Dave reveals the significance of his dramatic rescue and how precise events changed the course of his life.
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January 31, 2023 49 mins
Dave discusses the increasing gun violence and the importance of finding ways to lessen life’s tragic strains.
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January 3, 2023 48 mins
Dave discusses making your new year one of a positive outlook by making your goals achievable.
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