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How Can I Help?Support the LGBTQIA+ Community with Andrew Levitt AKA Nina WestNINA WEST (Andrew Levitt) He rose to international prominence on the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Other notable credits include Weird: Tina Romero’s Queens of the Dead, The Al Yankovic Story (Divine), “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch” (Alice), and voiceover work for Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” “Baby Shark’s Big Show,” “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” the recent “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9,” “Drag Me To Dinner,” Bobby Moynihan’s “Loafy,” Hulu’s “The Bravest Knight”, and documentaries Lady Like and Kings, Queens, and In Betweens. On stage, he starred as Edna Turnbald in the national tour of Broadway’s Hairspray T...
2025-09-2335 min
How Can I Help?Help Spread Kindness with Steven SawalichSteven Sawalich’s latest work, Case for Kindness, is an award-winning documentary exploring the transformative impact of kindness on society and emphasizes its critical role in shaping our future. The film has earned over 75 awards worldwide.Sawalich is President & CEO of Articulus Entertainment, combines a passion for humanitarian work with a commitment to capturing emotionally compelling and thought-provoking human experiences on film. Under his leadership, Articulus has consistently delivered commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies, television shows, and original programming to audiences worldwide.His directorial debut wa...
2025-09-1626 min
How Can I Help?Help Rewire America with Stacey Abrams*Interview recorded in February 2025.Rewiring America is looking to electrify the country! Whether it’s replacing your gas stove top, changing out your heat pump, adding a solar roof, or getting solar panels, going electric can save you money and save the planet. Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, business owner and political leader whose innovative approach has continued to break barriers and support transformational progress. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first Black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major part...
2025-09-0927 min
How Can I Help?Help Habitat For Humanity rebuild after the Eaton Fire with Bryan Wong and John StamosHabitat for Humanity has been helping to put roofs over people’s heads for decades and in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire in January of 2025, CEO of Habitat for Humanity San Gabriel Valley has promised to build 200 homes for those fire survivors. Caitlin and John Stamos recently volunteered at a build day and want to get more people involved in the many upcoming build days on the road to recovery for the Altadena area.Bryan Wong has been leading a team of 50+ individuals in the mission of building homes, community and hope in the...
2025-09-0227 min
How Can I Help?Help for Fire VictimsEd Diab is a leading wildfire litigation attorney who has recovered over $1.65 billion on behalf of wildfire victims against power companies. He has secured numerous landmark settlements, including $415 million in the 2017 North Bay Fires, $582 million in the 2018Camp Fire, and $210 million in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. In 2020, he received the prestigious Daily Journal - California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award for recovering $360 million for 20 public entities affected by the 2017 Thomas Fire, Montecito Mudslides, and 2018 Woolsey Fire. Recently named to the Daily Journal’s Top Plaintiffs Lawyers list for 2024, Diab has represented numerous counties and municipalities, including Los An...
2025-01-1747 min
How Can I Help?Help Turn Life Challenges into Personal Growth with Christyn TaylorIn 2010, Christyn Taylor’s life took a drastic turn when her then seven-year-old daughter, Rebecca, was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. She immediately immersed into the world of pancreatitis as her daughter subsequently endured over 1,400 hospitalized days and 150 surgical procedures that also involved the removal of seven organs, including a Total Pancreatectomy and an Auto-Islet cell transplant. Through this process, Christyn realized the immense lack of knowledge and specialized care in the world of pediatric pancreatitis, which eventually led to the creation of Rebecca’s Wish.In this episode, we deep dive with...
2024-12-0340 min
How Can I Help?Help By Rethinking Adoption with Gretchen SissonGretchen Sisson is the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood and a sociologist at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health in the department of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. She studies adoption and abortion in the United States.Books Gretchen recommends:All You Can Ever Know by Nicole ChungYou Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity and Transracial Adoption by...
2024-11-1947 min
How Can I Help?Help Black Mothers Change the Statistics with St. John’s Community Health– Black Health and Wellness ProgramHeather Alexander and Lydia Callins lead St. John’s Committed to Black Wellness & Health Program which aims to provide support to Black Women and their families. The goal of the program is to improve the health and quality of life of Expectant/ New Mothers and Babies within a culturally competent and affirming environment that empowers Black Women to:Build ResilienceReduce StressPromote healthy behaviors that support relationships and overall wellness. While making connections in a social or 1:1 settingDevelop and Set long-term life goals and plans
2024-11-0546 min
How Can I Help?Help Children of Incarcerated Parents with Michael’s Daughter FoundationCiera Payton’s father spent time in prison while she was growing up, and her arts teachers were instrumental in shaping the incredible person she is today. With Michael’s Daughter Foundation she provides free and low-cost enrichment programs to youth and families in underserved communities. These programs include, creative writing workshops, creating original plays, monologues and short films along with documentaries, and music. Her vision is to create a world where arts and scholarship funds are easily accessible to youth and families dealing with the challenges of having a loved one in the prison system. Oftentimes this impac...
2024-10-2234 min
How Can I Help?Help Children in Foster Care with Foster LoveOur guest, Gianna Mulkay is Executive Director of Foster Love, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care. Through collaborations with individuals, companies, and community partners, they provide essential resources and educational opportunities for foster youth.fosterlove.comhttps://civicsoul.orghttps://cancercartel.orghttps://Howcanihelppod.comhttps://Citizenofsound.com
2024-10-0822 min
How Can I Help?Help Our Essential Farm Workers with Celebration NationFlor Martinez was a child farm laborer and has been advocating for and helping farm workers ever since. With her nonprofit, Celebration Nation, she provides clothing, water, food, sun/weather protection, toys, and health clinics to farm workers all over the state of California. Flor also organizes marches, picketing events, and works tirelessly to pass legislation that will help this often neglected and abused essential community. She is an inspiration to us all in how to stand up for communities in every way possible. Links:https://www.cele...
2024-09-2454 min
ReppinCaitlin McHugh Stamos: A vision for a brighter futureI sit down with Caitlin McHugh Stamos, a model, actor, mom, and the podcast host of 'How Can I Help,' a terrific podcast where she introduces you to great non-profits, organizations, and individuals actively creating positive change. She also co-owns 'My Saint, My Hero,' a gorgeous bracelet line, with her husband, actor John Stamos. The bracelets are exquisite (I own three!!) , handcrafted pieces, and their efforts support a variety of different charities—this is their motto: 'Changing the world through love, one blessing at a time.'While Caitlin may seem to have a charmed li...
2023-10-0255 min
Red, Blue, and Brady230: Influencers for Good: Spreading the Message of Gun SafetySend us a textActress, podcaster, and activist Caitlin McHugh Stamos joined hosts Kelly and JJ to discuss social good campaigns, gun safety in entertainment, and the power of language - all with an eye on our shared responsibility to tackle gun violence. We dissected the role of entertainment in shaping societal norms, particularly with respect to gun use, as well as role of emotions in decision-making and how it could be harnessed for the cause of gun safety. Further reading:How Can I Help? (How Can I Help Podcast)
2023-07-0731 min
How Can I Help?Help Change the Conversation about Guns with 97 PercentMathew Littman is Executive Director of 97percent, a new gun safety organization (@97percentorg). He previously served as chief speechwriter to Joe Biden and appears frequently on national television as an expert on political campaigns and issues of the day. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.https://www.97percent.us/https://www.1p.org/https://varasafety.com/https://naaga.co/www.citizensofsound.comwww.howcanihelppod.com
2023-06-1338 min
How Can I Help?Help Our Country with Kate Paris from Red, Wine, and BlueKatie Paris is a 20-year veteran of national politics and an Ohio suburban mom. She moved to Ohio from Washington, DC, almost ten years ago, but it wasn't until the 2018 election that she quit her job in national politics to focus closer to home. Once she started meeting with other suburban women across the state, she started Red Wine & Blue to create suburban mom infrastructure that could fight disinformation and win campaigns. She now has a staff of 15 organizers and content creators and a national network of over 300,000 women who believe in inclusivity, vulnerability, and courage (b...
2023-06-0631 min
How Can I Help?Helping You Have the Best Time at DisneyWorldAJ Wolfe Writer and entrepreneur. Owner of Cambrick Yard Media, an online media company creating high-quality, entertaining, and useful online brands and products. Topics currently covered by our properties include personal finance, social media, travel, current events and news, food, and philanthropy.@disneyfoodblog on twitter, instagram. Youtube.com/DFBGuide for youtube. DisneyFoodBlog.com websiteAshley Eckstein has been widely recognized and honored as an actress, entrepreneur, fangirl trendsetter leading voice for female fandom and now, author. Most known as the voice of A...
2023-05-3036 min
How Can I Help?Help Migrant Children with Yes We CanEstefanía Rebellón is the co-founder and Executive Director of Yes We Can World Foundation, a female-led nonprofit organization that believes every child has the right to education and safe spaces regardless of their location, current legal status or economic background. Yes We Can World Foundation created and operates the Yes We Can Mobile Schools program. The program is recognized as the first full-time bilingual education program for migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border. This innovative program addresses the academic and emotional needs of refugees, migrants and children in transit. Since July 2019 the Yes We Ca...
2023-05-2335 min
How Can I Help?Help Afghan Allies with No One Left BehindOur guests today are helping to keep America’s promise to our allies in Afghanistan. Right now there are people who risked their lives to help our soldiers and journalists during the war and are continuing to fear for their lives as the Taliban continue to hunt them. Mike Mitchell is the Executive Director of No One Left Behind and has an extensive background in nonprofits with significant experience in refugee and immigration work. Prior to his role at No One Left Behind, Mike led the Luminus Network for New Americans where be helped build...
2023-05-1644 min
How Can I Help?Help End Human Trafficking with Rebecca BenderRebecca is a CEO and a published author who has earned a distinct reputation as a trailblazer and thought leader in the field. Her specialized training has equipped well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, community leaders, medical professionals, and more. Rebecca was appointed to the United States National Advisory Council and serves as an advisor to Aequitas, A21, and the HSI North Texas Task Force. She assists as a subject matter expert for investigations and operations across the country and is regularly called upon to testify as an expert witness. Rebecca is a highly...
2023-05-0951 min
How Can I Help?Help Bring Healthy Food to EveryTableWe know that a diet consisting of only unhealthy fast food is linked to all kinds of health problems and even a shorter life span, but in areas where the median income is at poverty levels, fast food is all you’ll find. We call them food deserts or more accurately, food apartheid. Our guests today are working to change this.Sam Polk is co-founder and CEO of Everytable, a food company that fights for food justice and equality by providing nutritious food that is accessible and affordable for everyone.In 2016, Sam, together with fri...
2023-05-0241 min
How Can I Help?Help Us Honor Bob Saget’s Legacy with The Scleroderma Research FoundationThe sudden loss of our dear friend Bob Saget January 9, 2022, was not only a terrible loss for those of us who knew and loved him, but the entire scleroderma community. Motivated by the passing of his sister, Gay, at the age of 47 in 1994 from systemic sclerosis, Bob devoted the rest of his life to raising awareness of the disease and funding for scleroderma research. He was a long-time board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Since Bob can no longer be a champion for this cause, we want to do what we can to keep his torch going.
2023-04-2551 min
How Can I Help?Help Save the Planet with The Climate Reality ProjectPhyllis Cuttino is president and CEO of The Climate Reality Project which was founded by Vice President Al Gore to educate and train climate activists. Phyllis is a leader with deep experience and success leading campaigns, coalitions and issue advocacy efforts to achieve policy and narrative change. She has extensive climate and clean energy experience and expertise. Cuttino was the executive director of the Climate Action Campaign - a coalition of 14 of the country's leading climate and health organizations representing more than 12 million Americans -- which is dedicated to making progress on federal climate, clean air an...
2023-04-1828 min
How Can I Help?Help Save Democracy with Secretary of State Jocelyn BensonThis special episode we welcome back voting rights activist, podcaster and documentary filmmaker Kim Moffat, and founder of Vote Mama Foundation and Vote Mama Lobby Liuba Grechen Shirley. The three of us have an inspiring conversation about saving our democracy with Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for reelection. Secretary Benson is a graduate of Wellesley College, Harvard Law School and Oxford University. She is an expert on laws covering civil rights, education and elections. She is the former dean of Wayne State University Law School, where during her tenure it became a top-10...
2022-10-2644 min
Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel - A Theme Park PodcastIt's...John Stamos!!!Actor, musician, Disney memorabilia owner and America's sweetheart John Stamos stops by Very Amusing this week to discuss Beach Boys, Doom Buggies, *that* Full House Disney World episode and so much more!HEADS UP - THIS IS PART ONE! Next week we'll air even MORE of our interview with John, where we discuss the legacy of Bob Saget, the incredible story of how his show Big Shot got renewed, Disney Parks history and so much more!Watch Big Shot Season 2 on Disney+, out today!!!Relevant Links:Follow John o...
2022-10-121h 03How Can I Help?Help Advocate for ALS with Amanda Stevens, Mayuri Saxena, & Sandra AbrevayaALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the cells of the nervous system and the brain. Most people who get diagnosed have a life expectancy of only 2-5 years on average. There are currently promising treatments in late trial stages that give hope to patients suffering from this horrific disease, but most people cannot access these treatments. Advocates, including my guests in this episode, are fighting to get medicine in bodies and increase funding for research. We’ll learn the personal stories and struggles of a couple people battling ALS and how we...
2022-06-2038 minHow Can I Help?Community Helps with Mike Porath from The MightyChristine Porath joins me as co-host again as we talk with her brother, Mike Porath, about how community can help support us after difficult diagnoses. Mike’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare condition and it was a community he found online that helped him and he has grown that community to over 3.5 million on TheMighty.com, where members are empowered and connected to others living with the same health challenges as them.Links:https://peds.com https://corp.themighty.comhttp://www...
2022-06-1344 min
The Joy of ContentUsing Your Platform for GoodWe all have influence and we can all be a catalyst for change. That's the central idea being discussed in this episode of The Joy of Content. My guest, Caitlin McHugh Stamos is an actress, model, mom, and podcast host who uses her platforms and influence to bring awareness to social causes important to her. On each episode of her podcast, How Can I Help?, Caitlin shares a different cause or organization that is making a difference in the world, and encourages her audience to get involved as well. During our interview, we discuss how anyone with a platform...
2022-06-0841 min
How Can I Help?Art Helps with April Henry and Bonnie RootApril and Bonnie share how their art has helped heal them and how teaching art to others, especially the children of Matsiko, changes the world.Be The Love producer and creative director, April Henry is an International award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Award Nominated Actor, and Touring performer, who sings in many languages and has made appearances on NBC6, CBS Radio, iHeart Radio, FUSE TV and much more. She is an experienced Vocal and Songwriting Coach who passionately guides and empowers the inner and outer Voices of all who wish to learn. April has taught complete beginners...
2022-06-0641 min
How Can I Help?Help Prevent SuicideChristine Porath, author of Mastering Community, joins me as co-host. We interview Crisis Responder and Trauma Recovery Coach, Jody Betty about her struggles with depression and suicide and learn how to help others with the same struggles. If you are feeling suicidal, I hope listening to Jody’s story will be helpful to you. She has generously offered her time to anyone struggling. You can email her at jody_betty@hotmail.com. Links:http://www.christineporath.com https://jodyb2016.wordpress.com https...
2022-05-3047 min
How Can I Help?Help Honor those We’ve Lost with Jamie Epstein KolnickAll of us have or will experience the loss of a loved one. Jamie Epstein Kolnick lost three close family members before turning 30 and shares with us how she handles grief, how to show up for someone you know who is grieving, and how helping others has been instrumental in honoring her loved ones. Links:http://rftsf.orghttps://jamwithjamie.com https://www.howcanihelppod.comhttps://www.citizensofsound.comhttps://www.lesliepowellmusic.co...
2022-05-2321 min
Modern Mom ProbsTeaching Children to Think About the World Beyond Themselves with Caitlin McHugh StamosWith all the conveniences and abundances our modern children grow up with, it can be difficult to instill a sense of service and giving back to others. Philanthropist, model, host of the podcast “How Can I Help?” and mother, Caitlin McHugh Stamos shares how her experiences volunteering shaped her upbringing. Caitlin provides real tips on how to teach children about the world beyond themselves and how everyday people can make a positive impact. You won’t want to miss this! Links:https://www.howcanihelppod.com/podcast
2022-05-1734 min
How Can I Help?Helping You Have the Best Day at DisneylandWe’ve covered a lot of heavy, real issues, and we will do more of that in upcoming episodes, but today I thought I’d give us a little breather and a little magic. I brought together the most knowledgeable Disneyland Influencers I know, to give you all the best tips and tricks to make your Disneyland experience the best. Instagram Handles of Guests:@audreyleeyoung@fairytalemindy@followtheyellowbrickgirl@ilanatacobelle@itsjessicamcdonald@sarahsterling...
2022-05-0944 min
How Can I Help?Help Elect Moms with Liuba Grechen Shirley of Vote Mama and Jasmine Beach-FerraraMothers in Congress are leading the way on children and family issues. In new research Lisa A Bryant and Julia Marin Hellwege found that mothers write, on average, five more bills over their time in congress compared to women who are not mothers, and moms with children under the age of 18 are even more productive. These congresswomen are more likely to include a variety of policy issues including healthcare access, educational priorities, and family leave. Basically, we need more moms in office. Today I’m going to talk to a couple of hardworking mothers who are committed to impr...
2022-05-0235 min
How Can I Help?Help Pass Responsible Gun Laws with Kristin Song and Fred GuttenbergKristin Song and Fred Guttenberg lost children to senseless gun violence, one on a playdate and the other in a school massacre. Now, they are fighting to make sure no one else feels their pain. As a parent of a young child who goes on playdates and will soon be participating in active shoot drills, it feels vital to discuss this heavy topic, and to take action to prevent more gun deaths. In this episode, learn how we can make our country a safer place.Links:https://www.songstrong.org
2022-04-2532 min
How Can I Help?Help Refugees At The Border with Zoe Winkler Reinis and This Is About HumanityWe all have seen the treatment of refugees at the border on the news. It is one thing to watch it on tv; it is something entirely different to drive down from LA, stand next to the walls built at our border, and hear the families' stories in shelters firsthand. Zoe Winkler saw the news stories and decided she had to do something about it. She started This is About Humanity with her friends Elsa Collins and Yolanda Walther-Meade, to help people at the border. They’ve made dozens of trips and provided so many goods and services to im...
2022-04-1832 min
How Can I Help?Help By Skipping 1 with Candace Cameron Bure & Shelene BryanCandace Cameron Bure is known for her work as an actress, author, producer, director, designer, businesswoman (the accomplishments are endless, really), and she’s also known for her faith. One way she practices her faith is through Skip 1, an organization she participates in as a board member. Candace visits us today with her good friend, fellow author, woman of faith, and founder of Skip 1, Shelene Bryan, to share her story, and inspire us all into giving a small sacrifice to make a big difference in someone’s life. It’s beautiful to hear how Candace and Shelene’s practice of their f...
2022-04-1127 minHow Can I Help?Help UkraineLearn about a few organizations that are directly helping Ukranians and other asylum seekers around the world in this mini episode. World Central Kitchen, Unicef, International Rescue Committee, and Airbnb have stepped up in this crisis and are making a big impact. Links:https://www.howcanihelppod.com/www.wck.orgwww.unicefusa.org https://www.rescue.orgwww.Airbnb.org www.citizensofsound.com
2022-04-0710 min
Sweet or Savory with Alyssa and AJBig or Intimate Wedding? Traditional or Modern? Find Out How We're Getting Married in THE Wedding Episode! | Sweet or Savory with Alyssa & AJ Episode 9Do you prefer a big or small wedding? Are there fun non-traditional things you did at yours? Married or not, come say "I Do" to everyone's different view about their big day. We're actually getting married this year, so being in the thick of wedding planning made this one extra juicy. We also had special guests, Jason Y. Lee from Jubilee Media, Helen Wu from Asian Boss Girl, Ashley Argota Torres & Mick Torres from WeAreMismo, and Caitlin McHugh Stamos from How Can I Help? Podcast!
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2022-04-0649 min
How Can I Help?Help People Experiencing Homelessness with Illumination FoundationLearn how we can help people experiencing homelessness with Paul Leon and Katelyn Taubman from Illumination Foundation, an award-winning non-profit that provides housing, healthcare, and educational services to the most vulnerable in LA, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond. IF was started by Paul Leon over 15 years ago. He was a public health nurse working on his MBA when a class project turned into a foundation that has helped tens of thousands people turn their lives around. Katelyn is a case manager for Illumination Foundation and her journey from homeless to not just stable, but working to end t...
2022-04-0439 min
Making Room by GatherParenting, Disney & Married to Uncle Jesse w/ Caitlin Mchugh StamosMany of you are likely looking at the title thinking, ‘Is this week’s guest married to JOHN STAMOS?’, The answer is yes! Caitlin Mchugh Stamos joins us at the table, with her dynamic life and career experience spanning from acting and jewelry design to her newest venture launching a podcast. As a mom of an almost 4 year old, her hands are full with the joys of parenting, the challenges of parenting and balancing it all with her incredible community centered work. In this episode you can expect to hear us laugh, and chat, our way through: Wh...
2022-03-2843 min
How Can I Help?Help End Child Abuse with Childhelp (Feat. John Stamos)For over 60 years, Sara and Yvonne have dedicated their lives to helping children, and they are not slowing down yet. Their mission with Childhelp Organization is to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. In this episode, John Stamos and I talk to them about how they went from entertainers in the USO to award-winning philanthropists who have helped over one million children. We also hear from Nicci, someone who went to Childhelp and whose life was saved because of it. We’ll learn how we can help end child abuse. For more i...
2022-03-2843 minHow Can I Help?Trailer: How Can I Help?How Can I Help? – Do you want to make a positive impact on the world, but don’t know where to start? Does learning about the challenges people face make you want to help, but you don’t know how? Do thoughts and prayers sound fine, but you think taking action is better? On this podcast, Caitlin McHugh Stamos finds nonprofits, businesses, and individuals who are making a positive impact in the world and she figures out how to help their causes.
2022-03-0202 min
Making It Up As I Go...The Vault: Parenthood, Etc: Caitlin McHugh StamosFrom my Parenthood, Etc series: On this episode, Caitlin McHugh Stamos stops by to talk to us about her *unfortunate* Cinderella story, her birth story, and how her and her husband (John Stamos) like to give back. Childhelp: https://www.childhelp.org St. Amos...
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2020-04-2544 min
Who? WeeklyEvan Peters, Seann William Scott & The Veronicas?There's drama in the skies, thanks to The Veronicas (Quantas) and Aubrey O'Day (American Airlines), but if you ask us... something's fishy. We'll dig into two instances of Whos in-air, before revealing who Halsey's new boyfriend is... OK, I can't keep secrets from you, it's Evan Peters! John Stamos gives his wife Caitlin McHugh the D... But it's NOT what you're thinking. (Unless it is and... you should go to jail.) Plus, NO ONE can figure out who Seann Williams Scott just married (and honestly would we care if it wasn't such a mystery? NO!), Antonio Banderas loves his...
2019-10-0155 min