This Is It! The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers
This Is It! The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers is your no-nonsense go-to for pushing through overwhelm and building a life that actually feels good. Life is messy, unpredictable and rarely goes as planned. Hosted by Sherry and Jodi, this podcast connects you to shared experiences and useful resources to help you to go from surviving to thriving.
We’re just real people dealing with real shit, sharing the small, intentional choices that lead to real change. No quick fixes, just honest conversations, practical strategies, and the encouragement you need to keep going and growing. Because this is it, your one LIFE, don't waste it wishing.
Episodes
16 episodes
#GRAUSTRONG: Rising Through Heartache, Hope, and Love
When life tests us with unimaginable challenges, we discover capacities for strength and resilience we never knew we had. Megan Grau's story embodies this truth in ways that will leave you speechless, inspired, and perhaps forever changed.<...
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Save this Episode! FREE Resources for Those Impacted by Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. While medical treatment targets the disease, what about the person—their fears, their appearance, their family, their spirit? Laurin Scanlon from AHN's Integrative Oncology Division reveals the extraordina...
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Empowerment Through Everyday Victories: #4Wins4Yinz
When life piles up fast—schedules, stress, emotions, unfolded laundry—it's easy to overlook how you're still showing up. That's why we created our #4Wins4Yinz framework, a simple tool to help you see progress when everything feels overwhelming....
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Revelations in Self-Mastery and Holistic Wellness with Matt Plutko
When was the last time you felt truly aligned—mind, body, and spirit working in harmony? For too many of us, that sense of wholeness feels increasingly elusive in a world that treats our physical and mental health as entirely separate domains.<...
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S1E5 The Moment Yinz Start Thinking Growth is Possible, You're Already on Your Way!
That little word "yet" might be the most powerful tool in your mental toolkit. When you catch yourself saying "I can't do this," adding "yet" transforms limitation into possibility—opening the door to growth where you once saw only roadblocks.<...
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The Last Across the Finish Line: Dr. Tony Kovatch on Legacy, Healing & What Really Matters
Dr. Tony Kovatch, known as "Slow Tony" after being the last to cross the finish line at the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon, shares insights from his 40+ years as a pediatrician and his philosophy on living a meaningful life shaped by personal struggl...
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S1E4 Ya Can't Avoid Every Pothole, But Yinz Can Take the Wheel
Living with intention means taking the wheel of your life instead of letting it happen to you. We explore practical strategies for making deliberate choices that align with your values and create the life you actually want. Mov...
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Reclaiming Your Spirit: A Journey Through Burnout
Valerie Pedigo’s journey through burnout began with a shocking moment—finding herself crawling up her stairs, physically unable to walk, yet still answering work calls from the floor. This powerful visual captures what burnout truly means...
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#4WINS4YINZ
When life gets heavy, sometimes the best we can do is make a hard day "nicer" rather than "good." That's the powerful distinction at the heart of our new segment and hashtag: #4WINS4YINZDrawing from behavioral science and psychol...
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S1E3 Yinz on Autopilot? The Quiet Cost of Going Through the Motions
We explore the concept of autopilot—that feeling of going through the motions without being present and how to break free from this cycle before it leads to burnout.• Autopilot sneaks up in small ways like driving somewhere with no memo...
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Dan the Man: A Ranger's Journey Through Recovery
Dan Heffley's journey of recovery and resilience after experiencing a massive stroke at age 31 demonstrates extraordinary courage & determination as he continues to build a fulfilling life despite significant challenges.• Former ...
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S1E2 Setting the Foundation for a Better Future for YINZ
Small daily actions compound over time to completely change the trajectory of your life, whether in health, career, finances, or relationships.• Trying to change everything at once leads to burnout and failure• Starting small create...
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412 Thank YOU
We've passed 412 downloads and since that's our lucky number, want to thank our listeners for making this podcast journey possible – your support means the world to us as podcast newcomers.• Our podcast aims to create a space where you ...
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S1E1: From Bitter to Better: Choosing Your Path When Life is a Jagoff
We explore the transformative power of choosing betterment over bitterness when life doesn't go as planned, featuring part of Sherry's personal journey of recovery from medical and other life events.• Sherry shares how a series of small...
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"This is it! The Podcast By Thriving Yinzers" Here We Go!
In the introduction to 'This Is It: The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers,' hosts Sherry Ehrin and Jodi Chestnut delve into the inspiration behind their podcast's name and its foundational philosophy. They discuss embracing life's present mo...
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"This is it! The Podcast By Thriving Yinzers" PODCAST TRAILER
Life throws challenges at us, but we don’t have to stay stuck. This Is It - The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers is here to help you conquer overwhelm, build resilience, and create the life you want—one small step at a time. Join hosts Sher...
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