The Truman Charities Podcast
Truman Charities is the only podcast that donates $250 to each of our guests' charity of choice.
Jamie Truman, connects with individuals who are making a significant impact in their communities. From New York Times bestselling authors to innovative farmers, we share the untold stories of those who are shaping the world around us. We feature trailblazers, influencers, and innovators who are driving positive change, such as the lawyer who fought Dupont for two decades to protect our water and the vital work of an organization dedicated to supporting women who have been trafficked within the United States.
Jamie Truman is the co-founder of Truman Charities, an entirely volunteer-run organization. Since its inception in 2010, Truman Charities has successfully raised over $2 million for a variety of charitable causes.
In addition to her work with Truman Charities, Jamie is also the author of the bestselling book "Vanishing Fathers: The Ripple Effect on Tomorrow's Generation." This book has generated over $80,000 for charities supporting at-risk youth, as 100% of the book's proceeds are donated to these vital organizations.
Episodes
156 episodes
Why Most Lyme Treatments Fail, And What Actually Works | Dr. Bill Rawls Ep. 156
In this episode, Dr. Bill Rawls shares his own experience battling chronic fatigue, mystery symptoms, and years of frustration before finding answers. You'll learn why so many treatments fail, the limitations of antibiotics, and what actually w...
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Episode 156
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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 ...
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Episode 155
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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 Vete...
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Episode 154
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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 speak...
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Episode 153
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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 eve...
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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 let...
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Episode 151
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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 epi...
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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 t...
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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 o...
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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 suppo...
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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 whe...
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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? In this episode, Coach Jonathan Scribner helps us unpack why youth sports has changed and how year-round training, early specialization, and over-scheduling a...
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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 fathe...
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The Lasting Impact Of A Dad On A Child's Development | Father's Day Special Ep. 143
Celebrating Fathers and the Impact of FatherhoodIn 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 outl...
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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 reall...
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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,...
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$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 annua...
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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 b...
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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...
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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 tha...
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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...
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The Unintended Consequences of Glyphosate. What are Dead Zones, Regenerative Farming and Should You Drink Raw Milk? | Grand View Farm Owner And Farmer Nick Bailey Explains How His Farm Is Helping Families Secure Nutrient Dense Food. Ep. 135
Ready to learn the truth about the food you consume every day? Not all farms are created equal, so what’s on your plate may surprise you. In this eye-opening conversation, Nick Bailey of Grand View Farm explains the shocking differences between...
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What Exactly Is Parkinson's, Who Does It Affect And How Do We Treat This Disease? | Founder of Together For Sharon Dr. George Ackerman Ep. 134
A disease with no cure, unpredictable symptoms, and millions affected — let’s talk Parkinson’s disease. With more people than ever being diagnosed with this life-altering disease, awareness, advocacy and research are key to making a real ...
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What Really Is In Your Kids' School Lunch? Plus What Is Leaky Gut And The GAPS Diet? | Founder of School of Lunch Hilary Boynton Ep. 133
The school lunch system is broken, but one mom is trying to fix it. Hilary Boynton founded School of Lunch to bring real, nutrient-dense food to kids, proving that healthy meals can be both accessible and life-changing. She’s on the...
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What Impact Does A Safe Home Have On A Child's Education? | Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore Executive Director Arlene Hackbarth Ep. 132
Structure, safety, and support – these are key factors in shaping a child’s future. But how can we help promising students living in Baltimore's most disadvantaged, low-income neighborhoods overcome the obstacles standing in their way? In this ...
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