Wed, 20 May 2026 13:53:57 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2072329 en-us © 2026 2Tough2Fail yes d0ddd8e3-b89a-569f-9c85-3925052ec46b Tavi Fulkerson episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tavi Fulkerson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u1dlc64kpmfgymx88utgh92cibqg?.jpg A Ex-Homeless Man’s Saga Hear the inspiring story of Lawrence Carter, whose ambition, optimism and relentless drive helped him overcome the burden of two felony convictions and end his days as a homeless person in Detroit.

]]> Hear the inspiring story of Lawrence Carter, whose ambition, optimism and relentless drive helped him overcome the burden of two felony convictions and end his days as a homeless person in Detroit.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-14551687 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1748 11 full false Witness to History In 1963, Melanie Jackman signed up for an entry-level job as a typist at the FBI. She soon moved to the Pentagon, Congress and the White House, earning two college degrees along the way. Her remarkable career spanned 40 years and the administrations of nine presidents. Melanie offers a unique insider's look at events ranging from the Kennedy assassination to the Pentagon Papers leak and the 9-11 terrorist attacks 

]]> In 1963, Melanie Jackman signed up for an entry-level job as a typist at the FBI. She soon moved to the Pentagon, Congress and the White House, earning two college degrees along the way. Her remarkable career spanned 40 years and the administrations of nine presidents. Melanie offers a unique insider's look at events ranging from the Kennedy assassination to the Pentagon Papers leak and the 9-11 terrorist attacks 

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-14407178 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1562 11 full false An Afghan Refugee's Story Meet Fahim Safi, an Afghan who was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan. He began his life living in a tent with no electricity and limited supplies of food and water. Fahim and his family were finally able to return to Afghanistan when he was 13. Hear how his odyssey led him to the U.S. and a lifelong commitment to helping refugees worldwide.

]]> Meet Fahim Safi, an Afghan who was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan. He began his life living in a tent with no electricity and limited supplies of food and water. Fahim and his family were finally able to return to Afghanistan when he was 13. Hear how his odyssey led him to the U.S. and a lifelong commitment to helping refugees worldwide.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-14036541 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1641 10 full false Life with a Bipolar Mother Hear Michelle E. Dickinson’s inspirational story about overcoming the childhood challenges of a bipolar mother. Today, she’s a mental health advocate and resilience coach for people of all ages. Michelle’s mission: teaching how to manage life’s stresses day by day.

]]> Hear Michelle E. Dickinson’s inspirational story about overcoming the childhood challenges of a bipolar mother. Today, she’s a mental health advocate and resilience coach for people of all ages. Michelle’s mission: teaching how to manage life’s stresses day by day.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-14032543 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2093 9 full false Lightning Cowboy When lightning struck him in 2005, Texas cowboy Scott Knudsen suffered external burns, internal injuries and the lost much of his memory, including his ability to read and write. But none of those challenges held him back. Today he’s a successful entrepreneur, inspired by his own determination, boundless positivity and eagerness to tell his story to others. 

]]> When lightning struck him in 2005, Texas cowboy Scott Knudsen suffered external burns, internal injuries and the lost much of his memory, including his ability to read and write. But none of those challenges held him back. Today he’s a successful entrepreneur, inspired by his own determination, boundless positivity and eagerness to tell his story to others. 

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-13978794 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1848 10 full false Turning Personal Tragedy into Positive Action When his 23-year-old son died of an opiate overdose, Jeff Johnson saw himself at a turning point. He used the tragedy to build a positive philosophy he calls Living Undeterred. Jeff describes his credo—and his work to help young adults make constructive choices—in this powerful and emotional episode.

]]> When his 23-year-old son died of an opiate overdose, Jeff Johnson saw himself at a turning point. He used the tragedy to build a positive philosophy he calls Living Undeterred. Jeff describes his credo—and his work to help young adults make constructive choices—in this powerful and emotional episode.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-13339482 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2297 7 full false Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History Robin Bartlett knew in 1968 he was destined to serve in Vietnam. As a 22-year-old platoon leader, he soon saw combat. After being wounded and briefly presumed dead, he made a life-altering decision to chronicle personal accounts about the conflict—including his own story.

]]> Robin Bartlett knew in 1968 he was destined to serve in Vietnam. As a 22-year-old platoon leader, he soon saw combat. After being wounded and briefly presumed dead, he made a life-altering decision to chronicle personal accounts about the conflict—including his own story.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-13003882 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2854 6 full false WW2 Nazi Hunter Asks, Is History Repeating Itself? Today, let’s meet Peter Black, former Chief Historian of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) with the US Justice Department.  Peter was a part of a team tracking down Nazi war criminals.  It’s a look back at a difficult time in history, but more important, a discussion about what’s happening today as hate speech and violence have become the norm in the U.S.

]]> Today, let’s meet Peter Black, former Chief Historian of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) with the US Justice Department.  Peter was a part of a team tracking down Nazi war criminals.  It’s a look back at a difficult time in history, but more important, a discussion about what’s happening today as hate speech and violence have become the norm in the U.S.

]]> Buzzsprout-12338723 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1991 5 full false Earthquake: A Survivor's Miraculous Journey Meet Anaheid Delakian, who survived an earthquake in 1988 that killed roughly 50,000  people in her hometown of Spitak, Armenia. Hear her amazing story of survival and triumph.   

]]> Meet Anaheid Delakian, who survived an earthquake in 1988 that killed roughly 50,000  people in her hometown of Spitak, Armenia. Hear her amazing story of survival and triumph.   

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-12229241 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500 1366 1 5 full false Stories of Ukrainian Refugees Seven years ago, Liliana Masnytka and her family fled Ukraine as Russia annexed the southeastern Crimea region of their homeland. They left everything behind. Now Liliana works as a volunteer to help resettle refugees driven out by the current war in Ukraine. Her heart-rendering stories tell the tremendous challenges these expatriates face.

]]> Seven years ago, Liliana Masnytka and her family fled Ukraine as Russia annexed the southeastern Crimea region of their homeland. They left everything behind. Now Liliana works as a volunteer to help resettle refugees driven out by the current war in Ukraine. Her heart-rendering stories tell the tremendous challenges these expatriates face.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-12117629 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500 1151 1 3 full false World's Largest Beagle Rescue The dramatic story of how 3,700 young beagles destined for animal testing were rescued from a "puppy mill" in Virginia by the Humane Society of the United States and hundreds of animal rescue organizations and animal lovers across  America.

]]> The dramatic story of how 3,700 young beagles destined for animal testing were rescued from a "puppy mill" in Virginia by the Humane Society of the United States and hundreds of animal rescue organizations and animal lovers across  America.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-11844043 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1242 1 2 full false Surviving Hurricane Ian Tavi talks to Casey Streeter, a Florida homeowner and businessman who survived Hurricane lan. He has a message for all of us about resilience, bravery and defying all odds.

]]> Tavi talks to Casey Streeter, a Florida homeowner and businessman who survived Hurricane lan. He has a message for all of us about resilience, bravery and defying all odds.

]]> Tavi Fulkerson Buzzsprout-11560277 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400 754 1 full false