Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
Podcast for people too stubborn to quit and too creative not to make a difference!Join visual artist Pat Benincasa in conversation with a riveting roster of guests to uncover extraordinary stories of everyday people. Listen as they share their quirky wisdom, unlikely adventures, and poignant life lessons! Fasten your emotional seatbelt for this journey of heart, humor and grit!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 115
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Riding Through The Storm: Finding Strength In Chaos With Risa August
What happens when a top-tier athlete, defined by discipline and control, is faced with a rare illness and the collapse of an 18-year marriage? Risa August got off her couch, named her t…
Trailblazing Triumph: Rewriting Healthcare for Women 65+
Reimagine women’s healthcare! This episode explores the groundbreaking work of Herself Health, redefining care for women 65+ with a bold, whole-person approach.
Join Becca Kummer, Clini…
FTC in-btwn #16: Bad-Ass Crow: Flight Path To Defiance
What happens when a crow with serious attitude takes to the skies? A flight path you won’t believe! Sometimes, it’s in the smallest acts of defiance that we find our truest strength.
Jo…
From Carbondale to Coral Reefs: Bold Science, Big Impact
What do coral reefs, the Heartland and a student at Southern Illinois Univ. have in common? A groundbreaking journey to save our oceans. Dive deep with Ashlynn Shea, a zoology senior an…
FTC in-btwn #15: Sacred Motions and Rebel Metronomes
What do metronomes, circles, and chemical reactions have to do with the new year? Find out in this 5-minute episode where anxiety meets purpose, and the sacred takes center stage.
Joan o…
The Radical Power of Art: Saving History, Shaping Futures
Listen as Joan Vorderbruggen, a visionary force in public art and creative place-making reveals how art can revolutionize communities. Through Minnesota's beloved Dayton's holiday displ…
Hammers, Hearts & Hope: A Housing Revolution With Cheri Witt-Brown
In this riveting episode, Cheri Witt-Brown, a visionary leader, shares how she transformed Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity into a beacon of innovation and hope. Building has always be…
FTC in-btwn # 14: The Weight of What Holds Us
When the world spins out of control, how do you find your center? Join me for an 8-minute journey that turns a snow globe into a radical map for surviving chaos.
Joan of Arc Scroll Meda…
The Intersection of Climate Change, Immigration and Hope
In this riveting episode, Laura Danielson, a seasoned immigration lawyer, confronts the global crisis of climate refugees. She reveals how climate change is forcibly displacing million…
Stardom, Struggle and Stolen Slippers: The Legacy of Judy Garland
In this deeply moving episode, we journey into the life and legacy of Judy Garland. As Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, she traveled a road of uncertainty and danger, yet held fast to her c…
Heroes Behind Your Ballot, Who Are They?
Journey into the heart of democracy with Michelle Witte, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, as she reveals how this powerful engine of civic engagement shape…
Cosmic High-Fives: Coincidence & Synchronicity With Sophia Demas
Ever had a day when the universe seemed to be playing cosmic peek-a-boo? Buckle up, buttercup! Sophia Demas is here to spill the celestial tea on those "no way!" moments that are actual…
19 Countries, One Home: A Story of Cultural Exchange
Ever wonder how opening your home to strangers from across the globe could change your life? Join Marlis Lambson as she shares 9 years of hosting international students, transforming he…
One Dam At A Time: When Rivers Run Free With Marty Holtgren
Discover how removing dams isn't just about freeing water—it's about liberating the very soul of our landscapes. Journey with Marty Holtgren, a visionary fisheries biologist and social …
Bold Strokes: The Art & Heart of Taylor Rae Hillestad
What does Boy George, Anthony Edwards and a beloved grandfather have to do with a young artist’s creative journey? Find out in this captivating episode with Taylor Rae Hillestad, a dyna…
The Butterfly Effect: Making Butterfly Magic
Jump into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies—nature's neon nomads! In this episode, Professor Emilie Snell-Rood from University of Minnesota explores the captivating and fragil…
From Firefighting To Forests: A Wild Woodland Journey
Discover the secrets of revolutionary forest management with Brian Huberty, a seasoned expert whose career spans from firefighting to pioneering digital mapping systems that monitor our…
Dementia and the Long Goodbye: Care & Coping With Jennifer Awinda
In this riveting episode, Jennifer Awinda, shatters myths about dementia and aging. As a senior living and dementia practitioner, she shares moving stories of her grandparent’s battles…
Menagerie of Mischief: Who Rescues Who?
How do unexpected friends become our greatest healers? Join Emily Couture, known to squirrel enthusiasts as Emily Gordon, where home for her is a bustling hub of both indoor and outdoo…
Beyond the ER: The Wisdom Quest With Dr. Laura Gabayan
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Laura Gabayan, a leader in ER medicine and wisdom research at UCLA, shares insights from her groundbreaking book "Common Wisdom." Born to Kurdish …