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Tangential Inspiration

Tangential Inspiration

Written by: Teresa Wymetalek
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Just a mom looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it. My journey will cover people, groups and even animals that inspire me by making the world a better place. My search for inspiration often includes a number of tangents, but always focuses on finding goodness and kindness. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us.

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Episodes
  • Episode 215: Mark Kelly - An American Hero
    Jan 12 2026

    Welcome to Episode 215, our first episode in 2026. Happy New Year to our longtime and new listeners alike. This episode is full of inspiration to kick of 2026. We have the amazing story of how St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was founded; the incredible story of American astronaut and Senator, Mark Kelly; some monks who are trying to send a message by walking cross country; and finally, a book about living your life without regrets. Our cup overfloweth with inspiration.

    #BeKind

    #WeStandWithUkraine

    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

    Follow us on our social media:

    Website: tangential-inspiration.com

    Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1

    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    28 mins
  • Episode 214: The Man Who Composed the Soundtrack to America
    Dec 24 2025

    Welcome to Episode 214 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. We will take a short break over the holidays and be back with new inspirational stories. This week we have three great stories for you. First we will talk about a book that is your guide to finding joy, then we talk about the incredible life of composer Irving Berlin, and finally, a story about ways animal shelters are finding forever homes for their animals. This episode is full of inspiration, you can just kind of roll around in it.

    #BeKind

    #WeStandWithUkraine

    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

    Follow us on our social media:

    Website: tangential-inspiration.com

    Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1

    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    27 mins
  • Episode 213: Shaquille O’Neal: The Kindness Giant
    Dec 16 2025

    This is Episode 213 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. This episode is all about kindess and we are going to focus on three remarkable people who have something to share about kindness. We start off with world record traveller, Renee Bruns, who travels the world on her own, in a wheelchair. Then we will talk about the legendary Shaquille O'Neal, and not about his prowess on the courts, but his amazing generosity and mission of kindness. Finally, we talk about Frank Shankwitz, one of the founders of the Make-A-Wish program and his mission to bring some joy to gravely ill children. Yes, there may be a few tears in this episode, but I promise you they are worth it. Come have a listen and find your kind.

    #BeKind

    #WeStandWithUkraine

    We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com.

    Follow us on our social media:

    Website: tangential-inspiration.com

    Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1

    Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

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    35 mins
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