UpaCreekwithNeil
From a flooded logging town beneath a hydroelectric dam to summits of the world’s highest peaks, Up a Creek with Neil brings you real stories from people who’ve lived boldly.
Hosted by Neil Amondson—a former high-climber, legislator, and global wanderer—this podcast dives into life’s turning points, unexpected adventures, and the wisdom that comes from experience.
You’ll hear from guests who’ve topped Everest, rebuilt after loss, and found meaning in places most never go.
Family-friendly, unfiltered, and rich with grit and humor—this is real life, well told.
UpaCreekwithNeil
Season 1, Episode 9 - "A Life Devoted to Hope" with Casey Gwinn
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Casey Gwinn has spent more than three decades standing at the intersection of law, justice, and healing. As the former San Diego City Attorney and the co-founder of the Family Justice Center movement, Casey has helped transform how communities across the world respond to domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma. Under his leadership, the Alliance for HOPE International has become a global network supporting survivors through evidence-based programs and the science of hope — the measurable belief that the future can be better and that we each have the power to make it so. A respected author, advocate, and national speaker, Casey’s work continues to inspire thousands of professionals and families. His message is simple yet profound: when people rediscover hope, they rediscover life. When he’s not traveling or teaching, Casey finds joy in the same desert community where Neil’s podcast is based — Outdoor Resort Palm Springs (ORPS) — where conversations about healing, faith, and community often happen between pickleball matches and mountain sunsets. “Hope is not a wish. It’s a science — and it changes everything.”
