This Toast Is for You is a podcast celebrating the people who make our lives better. Each episode is a heartfelt interview with someone who increases our quality of life. Give a listen if you are in need of a dopamine hit or if you want to be inspired to do small things that make big differences. Or if you like toast. Because this toast’s for you.
Pizza Man: Chris is Feeding the Neighborhood and Our Faith in Humanity
Join us as we toast Chris, owner of Pizza Man in Columbia Heights, who has quietly become a community cornerstone through radical transparency, relentless compassion, and yes—cheesy, delicious pizza. In this episode of This Toast Is for You, Chris shares how a leap from mental health work to pizza delivery turned into a mission to strengthen the social fabric of his neighborhood. From offering low-cost meals during school lunch shortages to sharing behind-the-scenes data about the shop’s financials, Chris lives out the Social Determinants of Health—specifically food access, social support, and economic stability—in real-time. You'll hear heartwarming stories, including a smiley sticker campaign sparked by a loyal customer and a family's touching visit after tragedy. This episode is a dopamine hit that just might restore your faith in humanity, one pizza box, and one smiley-faced sticker at a time.
Pizza Man Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaHeightsPizzaMan
Photos of stickers and Jaci: https://www.thistoastisforyou.com
Jes, who recommended Chris as a guest:
Lasagna Love: No Barriers, No Judgement with Jess: https://pod.fo/e/2b70d4
5 May 2025
Community Clay Tennis Courts: How Charles is Transforming Tennis Accessibility in Neighborhoods
Episode Summary:
Join us as we toast Charles Weed, the driving force behind Minneapolis Community Clay Courts, in this inspiring episode of This Toast Is for You. Charles shares how his passion for tennis led him to create accessible, health-friendly, environmentally friendly clay courts for active aging, injury prevention, and social connection. Discover how these courts, designed to be easier on joints, promote lifelong activity, foster social connections, and bridge economic disparities—key factors in the Social Determinants of Health. His work not only restores faith in humanity but also delivers a dopamine hit as we hear about the joy, resilience, and friendships sparked on these courts. Tune in and get inspired to build something meaningful in your own community.
Music Title: Playtime with Herbie
Links:
Bocce Episode Referenced: https://pod.fo/e/2705d4
Minneapolis Community Clay Courts: https://www.letsplayclay.org/
United States Tennis Association: https://www.usta.com/
Minikahda Club: https://www.minikahdaclub.org/
Inner City Tennis: https://innercitytennis.org/
WCCO news coverage: https://youtu.be/7lZ_kz2gxWM
KARE news coverage: https://youtu.be/HwNzKyBpJOY
28 Apr 2025
A Venture Capitalist Turned End-of-Life Care Chaplain: Reverend Dr. Frank on Honoring Life’s Final Chapter
Join us as we toast Reverend Dr. Frank Bennett, a former venture capitalist turned United Church of Christ minister and PhD nurse specializing in end-of-life care. In this deeply moving episode, Frank shares his unexpected journey into hospice work, the powerful lessons he’s learned from thousands of patients, and the importance of presence in our final moments. Through personal stories, he highlights the role of Social Determinants of Health—especially the impact of social connection in quality health care—in shaping our experiences at life’s end. This episode will restore your faith in humanity and give you a dopamine hit as we celebrate the beauty of compassionate care and the profound impact of simply being there. 🎙️✨
Music Title: I’ll Walk You
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5.0 / 5
23 ratings
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