Episodes: 129
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.2k followers
Publicly listed emails
eliza.rosenberry@harpercollins.com
nora.fredtheafghan@gmail.com
fredtheafghanstore@gmail.com
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Craig Grossi - Author of the bestselling book Craig & Fred and the book Second Chances; co-host focused on real-life stories of resilience and stubborn positivity.
Nora Parkington - Co-host and part of the husband-and-wife team behind the show, sharing personal reflections and conversations about resilience, life challenges, and positivity.
Jess Kwerel - Soul Dogs, Resilience, Navigating Life’s Challenges, Empathy Versus Sympathy, And How Love And Life Can Find A Way Through Grief.
Michael Kidd - Second Chances, Reintegration After Incarceration, Service, Personal Transformation, And Getting Involved In Something Bigger Than Oneself.
Ep 127: “The Road to LET THE DOG IN” with Chad Luibl
October 07, 2026
This week Literary Agent and Craig’s best friend, Chad Luibl, returns to the podcast! Chad is back to share updates on his life, career and to tell his side of the story of how Craig’s third book, LET THE DOG IN came to be. This episode is for anyone who is interested in the shadowy world of publishing and for anyone who loves a good hang with a couple of old friends doing big things together. Chad gives insights that only an agent can, advice to authors in the writing process and sheds some ...
Ep 126: “Green Light Grooves”
September 30, 2026
September has been a beautiful and brutal month for Nora and Craig. Listen in as they share how these last couple weeks have taught them about patience, perseverance and how stubborn positivity is the life jacket that keeps them afloat. From attending Michael Kidd’s funeral to surprising Randy Liberty at his retirement ceremony and many more milestones in Nora’s pregnancy. This episode has a lot to offer if you’re looking for inspiration and motivation to keep waging your tail. Plus, Craig sh...
Ep 125: “Love Finds A Way” with Jess Kwerel
September 23, 2026
Jess Kwerel, LPC, LCPC the acclaimed psychotherapist and pet loss expert returns to the Stubbornly Positive Studio! This is an episode that is sure to make your heart smile. Nora and Craig ask Jess the tough questions about navigating and making sense of life’s challenges. They discuss the impact of a Soul Dog, resilience, and the difference between empathy and sympathy in an engaging and empowering conversation. Jess makes it clear once again how through Stubborn Positivity and wagging our t...
Finding Your Summit · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Never Ever Give Up Hope · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Publicly listed emails
eliza.rosenberry@harpercollins.com
nora.fredtheafghan@gmail.com
fredtheafghanstore@gmail.com
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