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The Truman Charities Podcast

Jamie Truman

155 episodes

1 week ago

Wounded warriors don't just lose part of their body, they lose the life they once knew. For Ramon Padilla, that meant letting go of his dreams of a long military career and finding a new mission in recovery. What he didn't expect was the game of golf to become his therapy, his challenge, and his motivation. In this episode, you'll hear how golf helped him rebuild his life, connect with other veterans, and even share the course with Tiger Woods. Ramon’s story reminds us that golf isn’t just a ...

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Wounded warriors don't just lose part of their body, they lose the life they once knew. For Ramon Padilla, that meant letting go of his dreams of a long military career and finding a new mission in recovery. What he didn't expect was the game of golf to become his therapy, his challenge, and his motivation. In this episode, you'll hear how golf helped him rebuild his life, connect with other veterans, and even share the course with Tiger Woods. Ramon’s story reminds us that golf isn’t just a ...

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Episodes (20/155)

The Truman Charities Podcast

He Lost His Arm in Combat… Then Found Purpose on the Golf Course | Veteran Ramon Padilla | Salute Military Golf Association Ep. 155

Wounded warriors don't just lose part of their body, they lose the life they once knew. For Ramon Padilla, that meant letting go of his dreams of a long military career and finding a new mission in recovery. What he didn't expect was the game of golf to become his therapy, his challenge, and his motivation. In this episode, you'll hear how golf helped him rebuild his life, connect with other veterans, and even share the course with Tiger Woods. Ramon’s story reminds us that golf isn’t just a ...

1 week ago

36 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

How Golf Brought Veterans Back to Life—Inside Salute Military Golf Association | Our Halloween Event Benefiting SMGA | We Give You All The Details Ep. 154

We share why Truman Charities has chosen the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) as the beneficiary for our upcoming Halloween event. You'll hear directly from SMGA Executive Director CJ Johnson and Veteran Jason David about the impactful work they do. Additionally, we'll provide details about the Halloween event itself, including some of our incredible raffle and auction items, costume prizes, and other exciting surprises! Register for our Halloween Charity Party Benefiting SMGA HERE Con...

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

13 Kids a Day: Why Nicole Giroux Is Fighting for a Cure for Pediatric Brain Cancer | Lilabean Foundation Ep. 153

13 families a day are told their child has brain cancer. This statistic is rising, yet pediatric brain cancer is still underfunded and advances in treatment options aren't coming fast enough. In this episode, host Jamie Truman speaks with one mother who refused to wait and built a foundation to fund more research and bring hope to families. Nicole Giroux, founder of the Lilabean Foundation, shares how they’ve built a community that supports families, honors children affected by pediatri...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

Why Your Child’s Fundraiser Might Be Failing—And How to Fix It | Plus 15k Raised at Our Just TRYAN It Fundraiser Ep. 152

$2.5 million raised and still going! Truman Charities continues to make an impact, and this time it's children that take center stage in our fundraising efforts. Their courage, energy, and teamwork show how giving back can inspire growth at every age. In this episode, host Jamie Truman recaps the JUST TRYAN IT Kids Triathlon that raised $15,000 to support families fighting pediatric cancer. From the fun atmosphere to a nerve-racking start to the race, you'll hear how the kids challenge...

1 month ago

17 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

How SEEC Helps People with Disabilities Find Housing, Jobs, and Purpose | Ep. 151

Independence isn’t about doing everything alone. It’s about having choices. That’s exactly how Seeking Employment Equality and Community (SEEC) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing lifelong support but letting them lead the way. - In this episode, CEO Karen Lee shares how this philosophy has helped people ease into adulthood, build connections in the community, and feel like they truly belong. You'll hear why their employment program has more success tha...

1 month ago

37 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

What If You Had to Choose Between Food or Fixing Your Roof? Rebuilding Together Montgomery County Helps People Keep Their Homes—And Their Health Ep. 150

What if you had to choose between food, utilities, or urgent home repairs? This is the reality for many Montgomery County families barely scraping by, living in homes that are falling apart faster than they can fix them. In this episode, Chloe Bernardi of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County talks about this overlooked crisis and the volunteers who help them make homes safe and livable again. She shares who qualifies for their services, the crucial partnerships that allow them to reach...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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When Your Parent Needs Care, Here's What Medicare Won't Tell You | Assisting Hands Home Care Ep. 149

Most people aren't prepared to care for aging family members. From finding quality caregivers to navigating insurance, deciding on the best care for loved ones is overwhelming, confusing, and often lonely. Steve Lorberbaum learned the hard way just how difficult those challenges are and now works to help families approach senior care with more support and less stress. His agency, Assisting Hands Home Care, guides families through every step of arranging in-home care so seniors can age c...

2 months ago

40 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep: Weight, Anxiety and More with Dr. Brown | Restful Sleep MD Ep. 148

Suffering from anxiety, weight gain, or brain fog? Poor sleep could be causing your biggest health issues — and your kids are just as vulnerable. In this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, board-certified sleep physician and author of Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good, explains how sleep impacts our mood, hormones and long-term health. From unhealthy food cravings to hyperactivity in your kids, she shares surprising signs of poor slee...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

What To Expect At Truman Charities Family Fun Event | Ep. 147

Truman Charities, a 100% volunteer-based organization founded in 2010, has raised over $2 million through three annual charity events. Our upcoming Family Fun event on September 7th will benefit "Just TRYAN It," a local organization supporting families with children undergoing pediatric cancer treatment. My 9-year-old son, Dominic, has even created a team to involve his friends in the triathlon. The Family Fun event will take place at the Knights of Columbus from 2 PM to 5 PM on September 7th...

2 months ago

5 minutes

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The Hidden Truth About the Childhood Chronic Illness Epidemic | Why More Kids Are Sick And What You Can Do | Documenting Hope Ep. 146

Diet, medications, environmental toxins... what’s really harming our kids? Beth Lambert of Documenting Hope joins host Jamie Truman to unpack the rise of chronic conditions in children and what conventional medicine misses when it comes to the health of our kids. She explains what she calls “the total load of modern living,” a cultural shift where kids are increasingly exposed to more processed food, technology, and chemicals putting stress on their developing bodies. Beth a...

3 months ago

38 minutes

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Year-Round Sports, Early Burnout: What Every Parent Should Know | HoopEd Founder Jonathan Scribner Ep. 145

The difference between youth sports today and what we grew up with? Fun. In this episode, Coach Jonathan Scribner helps us unpack why youth sports has changed and how year-round training, early specialization, and over-scheduling are affecting our kids. We discuss the decline of pickup games, rising competition, and the risks of burnout and injury. Plus, Jonathan has great advice for parents — including what age is best to specialize and how to make sure your children are having f...

3 months ago

39 minutes

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REPLAY| From Cult Survivor to Yale Graduate and Loving Father of Three | Peter Gronvall's Story Ep 144

Re-airing our most downloaded episode from our Vanishing Father's Series “To be a father was my way of breaking a cycle and starting over.” In this one sentence, today’s guest, Peter Gronvall, insightfully reflects on his journey to fatherhood after growing up in a cult. - During his conversation with host Jamie Truman, Peter discusses his experience living in two distinct worlds: One world where he and his eight siblings were subjected to severe emotional and physical abuse, and another whe...

4 months ago

46 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

The Lasting Impact Of A Dad On A Child's Development | Father's Day Special Ep. 143

Celebrating Fathers and the Impact of Fatherhood In this special Father's Day episode of the Truman Charities podcast, host Jamie Truman celebrates fathers, particularly her husband Jerry Truman, co-founder of Truman Charities. Jamie outlines how Truman Charities started with Jerry's initiative to raise funds for Leukemia research and has since grown, raising over $2 million. She discusses the significant impact fathers have within the family unit and the alarming statistics on youths w...

4 months ago

9 minutes

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Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death for Children Ages 1–4 | One Mother’s Journey to Prevent Drowning Through The Sylas Project Ep. 142

You cover outlets, block stairs, baby-proof the cabinets — but did you miss the biggest risk in your home? Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4, but most parents don’t realize how crucial water safety really is until it’s too late. After losing her son, Andrea Montoya turned her grief into action, founding the Sylas Project to raise awareness, provide swim scholarships, and help families prevent the kind of tragedy she experienced. In this epi...

4 months ago

24 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

Memorial Day Special: Helping Those Navigating The Death Of A Service Member Or Veteran | Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors Ep. 141

Memorial Day is a holiday to most, but a day of remembrance and mourning for others. In this episode, you’ll hear how TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) supports families through every stage of grief — meeting them with compassion, honoring every story, and making sure no one has to grieve alone. Vice President of Development Audrey B. shares how one phone call to TAPS became the first step in her journey toward healing as a young military widow. She opens up about the grie...

5 months ago

31 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

$48,000 Raised At Our Derby Party | The Unique Way We Got Our Guests Mingling And Giving Ep. 140

We raised $48,000 for Interfaith Works at our Derby Party, with every dollar going directly to their job placement program. As a 100% volunteer-based organization since 2010, Truman Charities has raised over $2 million through three annual events supporting different causes each year. - Listen to Learn About.... Interfaith Works Job Placement program Our generous sponsorsAnnual sponsorship opportunity Upcoming Truman Charities EventsThe unique way we got our guesting min...

5 months ago

12 minutes

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Two Day Cycling Challenge Honoring Veterans & First Responders | The Face of America Challenge | Mike Beezley Ep. 139

The Face of America Cycling Challenge is a 110-mile, two-day ride that brings together adaptive and able-bodied athletes, veterans, and allies. After six years of riding, Mike Beezley has raised over $100,000 for World T.E.A.M., the nonprofit behind the ride that empowers athletes of all abilities through inclusive events like this one. In this episode, Mike shares how the event supports people of all skill levels, honors our military, and the special moments that keep him coming back year af...

6 months ago

23 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

The Lawyer That Took Down Dupont | The Story Behind The Feature Film "Dark Waters" | Robert Bilott, Esq. Episode 138

Invisible toxins linked to cancer and chronic disease could be hiding in your water, your food, and even your bloodstream. In this gripping episode, we look into how “forever chemicals” have polluted our world and created a global health crisis with Robert Bilott, the attorney whose decades-long battle against DuPont exposed one of the worst corporate cover-ups in history. From the lies that kept communities in the dark to the disturbing realities of animal deformities and the Teflon flu, thi...

6 months ago

46 minutes

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How Is Interfaith Works Changing The Lives Of Over 35,000 People In Montgomery County? Our Derby Party Benefiting Interfaith Works Is May 3rd; Learn About Some Of Our Amazing Prizes And Where You Can Register! | CEO Interfaith Works Courtney Hall

There’s no one solution to poverty, but Interfaith Works has built a comprehensive network of services to help thousands of residents rebuild their lives. In this episode, CEO Courtney Hall shares real success stories and the programs that make them possible — from emergency housing and financial assistance to a food pantry and paid job training. We also explore how community involvement, including their partnership with Truman Charities, helps the organization grow and provide long-term supp...

6 months ago

28 minutes

The Truman Charities Podcast

Why Are Oysters Crucial To The Survival And Growth Of Other Marine Species? What Impact Do Oysters Have On Our Waterways? | Oyster Recovery Partnership | Paul Schurick Ep. 136

You’ve eaten them, but do you know what oysters do for our waterways? These unassuming shellfish play a vital role in cleaning and protecting our waterways, but decades of overharvesting and destruction of their homes nearly wiped them out. Now, a major restoration movement is rebuilding oyster populations throughout the Chesapeake Bay. In this episode, Paul Schurick of the Oyster Recovery Partnership shares how this nonprofit is leading large-scale efforts to plant billions of oysters ...

7 months ago

34 minutes