This Is It! The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers is your no-nonsense go-to for pushing through overwhelm and building a life that actually feels good. Life is messy, unpredictable and rarely goes as planned. Hosted by Sherry and Jodi, this podcast connects you to shared experiences and useful resources to help you to go from surviving to thriving.
We’re just real people dealing with real shit, sharing the small, intentional choices that lead to real change. No quick fixes, just honest conversations, practical strategies, and the encouragement you need to keep going and growing. Because this is it, your one LIFE, don't waste it wishing.
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. While medical treatment targets the disease, what about the person—their fears, their appearance, their family, their spirit? Laurin Scanlon from AHN's Integrat…
When life piles up fast—schedules, stress, emotions, unfolded laundry—it's easy to overlook how you're still showing up. That's why we created our #4Wins4Yinz framework, a simple tool to help you see…
When was the last time you felt truly aligned—mind, body, and spirit working in harmony? For too many of us, that sense of wholeness feels increasingly elusive in a world that treats our physical and…
That little word "yet" might be the most powerful tool in your mental toolkit. When you catch yourself saying "I can't do this," adding "yet" transforms limitation into possibility—opening the door t…
Dr. Tony Kovatch, known as "Slow Tony" after being the last to cross the finish line at the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon, shares insights from his 40+ years as a pediatrician and his philosophy on living…
Living with intention means taking the wheel of your life instead of letting it happen to you. We explore practical strategies for making deliberate choices that align with your values and create the…
Valerie Pedigo’s journey through burnout began with a shocking moment—finding herself crawling up her stairs, physically unable to walk, yet still answering work calls from the floor. This powerful …
When life gets heavy, sometimes the best we can do is make a hard day "nicer" rather than "good." That's the powerful distinction at the heart of our new segment and hashtag: #4WINS4YINZ
Drawing from …
We explore the concept of autopilot—that feeling of going through the motions without being present and how to break free from this cycle before it leads to burnout.
• Autopilot sneaks up in small way…
Dan Heffley's journey of recovery and resilience after experiencing a massive stroke at age 31 demonstrates extraordinary courage & determination as he continues to build a fulfilling life despite si…
Small daily actions compound over time to completely change the trajectory of your life, whether in health, career, finances, or relationships.
• Trying to change everything at once leads to burnout a…
We've passed 412 downloads and since that's our lucky number, want to thank our listeners for making this podcast journey possible – your support means the world to us as podcast newcomers.
• Our podc…
We explore the transformative power of choosing betterment over bitterness when life doesn't go as planned, featuring part of Sherry's personal journey of recovery from medical and other life events.
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In the introduction to 'This Is It: The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers,' hosts Sherry Ehrin and Jodi Chestnut delve into the inspiration behind their podcast's name and its foundational philosophy. They…
Life throws challenges at us, but we don’t have to stay stuck. This Is It - The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers is here to help you conquer overwhelm, build resilience, and create the life you want—one s…