Happiness & Hope
Need a pick-me-up? These feel-good tales of people changing the world for the better will restore your confidence in humanity and put a spring in your step.
1 h 48 min watch
What Dogs Teach Us About Life — with Master Storyteller Tom Schlesinger (Episode #238)
What if the antidote to stress, overthinking, and constant mental chatter has been quietly walking beside us all along? Tom Schlesinger, a master storyteller, consultant to the likes of Pixar, LucasFilms and Disney has tips on on quieting the noise, returning to the body, and rediscovering joy...all through the lens a dog.
3 min read
Sticky Notes That Changed My Worldview
Sometimes a few sticky notes are all it takes to shift your perspective! Find joy in becoming the observer with the Society of Mundane Distinctions.
5 min read
How Do You Find the Right Words for Your Love?
Have you ever felt an emotion you didn't have the words for? This is where the beauty of other languages can step in. When it comes to love, there are a lot of feelings that English sometimes can't quite express, but other languages have captured that magic!
1 h 19 min watch
Look Up! Wonder is the Key To Unlocking Discovery with Dr. Macarena Garcia Marin (Episode #236)
The universe has been talking for billions of years, and we’re finally learning how to listen! Astrophysicist Dr. Macarena García Marín joins us to explore how the James Webb Space Telescope is expanding our view of the cosmos—and why it matters.
5 min read
The Power of Small Self-Care Habits: Ask What Could I Do Instead?
What if a few tiny self-care habits could transform your daily chaos into calm? Uncover the surprising advice that just might make it possible.
1 h 28 min watch
Digital Minimalism: How To Declutter Your Online Life with Chris Zeunstrom (Episode #235)
Most of us don’t realize how much time, money, and mental energy our digital lives are quietly draining from us until we pause and look around at all the overflowing inboxes, forgotten subscriptions, and hundreds of old online accounts still following us around. Chris Zeunstrom—founder of Yorba.co—wants to create a lighter digital future.
1 h 30 min watch
Funding Hope, Not Hype: Scaling Local Solutions with Mohini Bhavsar (Episode #232)
Mohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.
1 h 5 min watch
The Secret Sauce? Teen Volunteers Find Meaning Feeding Others with Sarah Leathers (Episode #231)
Inside a phone-free kitchen in Hartford, teens prepare beautiful meals for neighbors in health crises—and, mentored by patient adults, discover confidence, belonging, and voice. In this uplifting episode, Healing Meals Founder Sarah Leathers shares the five simple practices that turned service into community transformation.
5 min read
The Barber Taking His Talent to the Streets to Change Lives
Could a haircut really change somebody’s life? We've all felt that boost of confidence after a great haircut before. But for the clients of The Streets Barber, a fresh haircut has a much bigger meaning. Click in to see how we can all use our talents and passions for good.
1 h 9 min watch
Use This Five Minute Checklist To Prevent School Tragedies with Rich Wistocki (Episode #229)
In this powerful episode, Detective Rich Wistocki shares the exact playbook he and his team use to stop school shootings and threats—often within hours. You’ll walk away with a simple five-step checklist anyone can use, and a reminder that compassion and vigilance can change outcomes.
5 min read
Paddle Down the River in this Giant Pumpkin Race!
If our crazy times are leaving you overwhelmed and itching for something to do, here are some folks who can inspire you to have a look around and see what you can get into for some big fun!
1 h 21 min watch
Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227)
Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227) Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks…
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