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This Is It! by Thriving Yinzers aims to inspire and empower listeners to embrace the lives they have not matter how imperfect. It may be messy at times, but it is your life to live.If this really is it, how do we live in a way that actually matters, especially during difficult times? We lead with a reminder that you are stronger than you think, you deserve to build a life that actually feels good to live, and that we need each other to thrive. Hosted by Sherry Ehrin and Jodi Chestnut, we’re sharing honest conversations, helpful resources, and encouragement to keep going and growing because This is It!

S2E4: Let's Talk About Fishburgh and the Kid Who Left Different

A kid catches a fish and suddenly stands a little taller. That moment is why we wanted Phil Papa on the show. Phil is the founder of Fishburgh Outdoors, a Pittsburgh youth fishing program built to help families get outside, get off screens, and feel that rare mix of calm and lit up that happens near the water. What starts as a bluegill at a city pond becomes something bigger: confidence, patience, and a new story about who you can be. We get into the practical side of urban fishing for beginners, including why “catching” matters more than “waiting,” how small hooks and simple bait set kids up for success, and how Phil’s bamboo catching sticks solve the two things that ruin most first trips: tangles and boredom. Phil also shares the unforgettable “crappie kid” story, where one shy child lands a rare fish and leaves different than he arrived, then comes back ready to teach the next kid. We also zoom out to Pittsburgh’s waterways and conservation. Phil pushes back on the myth that the rivers are hopeless, talks about proper fish handling and catch and release, and explains why anglers are often the ones funding clean water through the Dingell-Johnson Act and fishing license dollars. Then we tackle the messy part: litter, public trust, and how stewardship gets passed forward one garbage bag at a time. If you feel pulled to help, Fishburgh needs people behind the scenes as much as it needs anglers. If this conversation hits home, subscribe so you do not miss what’s next, share it with someone who needs a healthy hobby, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. What is the thing you reach for when life gets heavy? Connect with Phillip Papa & Fishburgh Outdoors Fishburgh hosts free fishing events the last Saturday of every month. No experience needed. → Website & Event Sign-Up: fishburgh.com → Follow on Social Media: @FishburghOutdoors [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575466243818] Check Fishburgh's social media for the latest events, locations, and everything happening on the water in Pittsburgh. The Conservation Connection In this episode Phil mentioned that part of every fishing equipment sale goes directly to conservation — he knew it was real but couldn't place the name. We found it. • The Dingell-Johnson Act (1950) — also known as the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act — collects excise taxes on fishing equipment and funnels 100% of those funds into fisheries conservation and restoration. It has been running for 75 years. • On top of that, 100% of every fishing license sold in this country goes to conservation. By law. Not some of it — all of it. Every cast is a contribution. → Learn More — Dingell-Johnson Act: https://www.fws.gov/service/sport-fish-restoration Let us know how we are doing. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452136/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y6HZFYZEDK958] Visit👉 thrivingyinzers.com [https://thrivingyinzers.com] for resources to help you keep going and growing. * Tackle your to-do list and organize your space with TY Services. * Shop our TY Toolkit for practical tools, books, and organizing essentials to help you manage life with more ease and intention. * Books referenced on the podcast are available in the TY Toolkit, but here are our top 3 picks. 👉 Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl [https://amzn.to/4nwiGGw] (paid link) 👉Atomic Habits [https://amzn.to/3RBlfIT] by James Clear (paid link) 👉Mindset: The New Psychology of Success [https://amzn.to/3XYSrxA] by Carol Dweck (paid link) Help Us By: 1. Share the podcast with your friends and family 2. Rate and Review! 3. Shop our TY Toolkit at thrivingyinzers.com or through Amazon Associates links listed above for books & resources mentioned on the podcast to keep you inspired. We receive a small commission for your purchase which helps support the podcast. 4. Sign up for email updates and special offers at thrivingyinzers.com/podcast [http:/thrivingyinzers.com/podcast]. This podcast is a production of Thriving Yinzers LLC. Follow “This is It! The Podcast by Thriving Yinzers [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574248263191]” on Facebook F...

24 de may de 2026 - 40 min