Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Sporadic
Since Nov 2014
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

The Plural of You is the podcast about people helping people, est. 2014 by applied sociologist Josh Morgan. The project is based on two arguments: humans are social beings, and because of that, we all benefit when we look out for one another. From the host: "I publish a new episode each month from a calm, compassionate, and curious place in my spirit. I hope it will warm that place in yours, too."

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[FINALE] Awakening Compassion at Work - Monica Worline (Replay) (POY 68)

Jun 15, 2025 40m Transcript

Monica Worline has co-authored a book about the benefits of compassion at work, and about how we can make our workplaces better for everyone.

Community Safety Nets: Looking Beyond Government Aid - Alex Forsythe (POY 67)

May 15, 2025 33m Transcript

With social safety nets stripped, where can people in need turn to? Alex Forsythe shares her experience with Little Free Pantries in Alabama.

Community Organizing for Socially Awkward People - Roderick Douglass (POY 66)

Apr 15, 2025 36m Transcript

Community organizing can be intimidating for many of us who are aspiring helpers. Roderick Douglass wrote a book to share his wisdom about it.

How to Use Your Privilege (Yes, Yours) to Stop Racism - Melanie Hood-Wilson (POY 65)

Mar 15, 2025 32m Transcript

Too many Americans think they can't—or won't—do anything about racism. Melanie Hood-Wilson is building communities to help reach them.

How to Be a More Engaged Neighbor—And How It Will Help You - David Burton (POY 64)

Feb 15, 2025 33m Transcript

Apathy and isolation define many modern neighborhoods. David Burton counters that socially engaged neighborhoods are better for everyone.

Does the Loneliness Epidemic Really Exist? - Dr. Claude S. Fischer (POY 63)

Jan 15, 2025 32m Transcript

Heard of the loneliness epidemic? It's not what it seems. Sociologist Dr. Claude S. Fischer describes our long history of loneliness scares.

How to Pick a Lane As a Helper—And Stay In It - Laura Hale 2 (POY 62)

Dec 15, 2024 35m Transcript

How do you decide where to get involved and help the people around you? Laura Hale returns to share her insights.

What Do We Do Now? How to Be a Better Helper in These Times (POY 10th Anniversary)

Nov 15, 2024 28m Transcript

Josh Morgan shares an audio essay on his philosophy of helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the podcast.

Using Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games to Reach Kids - Dr. Megan Connell (POY 60)

Oct 15, 2024 31m Transcript

Most things humans have created can be used to help others. Dr. Megan Connell uses role-playing games to help kids learn about themselves.

Temple of the Forgotten: A Street Chaplain’s Network of Kindness - Rev. Charlotte Cramer (POY 59)

Sep 15, 2024 29m Transcript

Those experiencing homelessness are too often forgotten about. Rev. Charlotte Cramer works to meet them where they are and unite us with them.

What’s Your Grief?: Grief Support for the Rest of Us - Litsa Williams (POY 58)

Aug 15, 2024 33m Transcript

Grief is a constellation of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Litsa Williams co-founded What's Your Grief? to assist with the process.

Remembering Damien Haussling from 2021

Jul 24, 2024 1h 6m Bonus Transcript

Damien Haussling passed away on July 15, 2024. This is a rebroadcast of his appearance on The Best Kind podcast from 2021. Rest in power, Damien.

Empowering *Everyone* via Disability Studies at CUNY - Dr. Andrew Marcum (POY 57)

Jul 15, 2024 30m Transcript

People with disabilities have much to offer society. Dr. Andrew Marcum directs Disability Studies at CUNY to help us see their potential.

How to Throw a Block Party—And Why You Should - Vanessa Elias (POY 56)

Jun 15, 2024 31m Transcript

Vanessa Elias began throwing block parties in her hometown to bring her community back together. Now she's teaching others how to do the same.

Kits to Heart: Bringing Solidarity to Those Affected by Cancer - Sonia Su (POY 55)

May 15, 2024 30m Transcript

Sonia Su received a cancer diagnosis at a young age—and a care kit that changed her life. Now her mission is to help other cancer patients.

What You May Not Know About Foster Care & Adoption - Kathy York (POY 54)

Apr 15, 2024 33m Transcript

Kathy York is a counselor who specializes in foster care and adoption issues—and is an adoptive parent, too. Hear her talk about the system.

The Power of Love in a Post-Pandemic World - Barb Seaman (POY 53)

Mar 15, 2024 31m Transcript

Barb Seaman helps a local organization in Washington state repair the social damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear the inspiring story.

The Case for Universal Free School Meals - Teddy Waszazek (POY 52)

Feb 15, 2024 29m

Teddy Waszazek led the universal free school meals campaign in Vermont, and now they're a law in the state. Here he shares what he learned.

The Elder Care Playbook: An Elder Care Manual - Petra Weggel (POY 51)

Jan 15, 2024 22m

Our loved ones are getting older and will one day need elder care. Petra Weggel wrote The Elder Care Playbook to share her wealth of knowledge.

Struggling With Boundaries? You May Be A Super-Helper - Jess Baker & Rod Vincent (POY 50)

Dec 15, 2023 32m

Super-helpers are people who care at the expense of their well-being. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent wrote a book to help them protect themselves.

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The Plural of You has published 29 episodes since November 2014, covering topics in Personal Journals, Philosophy.

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