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.

Experimenting on Our Streets to Make them Better for People, Not Cars

Can we reduce the chances of our friends, family, or neighbors being injured, simply by being willing to experiment on our streets? Read on to discover how we can enhance the places we love to make sense for people, not cars.

The Surfing Therapy Dog Helping Those with PTSD and Autism

Ricochet the therapy dog's work takes place not on the couch, but on the waves! Hopping on the surf board of those with PTSD or autism, Ricochet's presence provides the confidence people need to overcome the challenges they face. Check it out to see how we can get by with a little help from man's best friend.

Kindness: Forget The Golden Rule with Annemarie Shrouder

Look out Golden Rule, the Platinum Rule is here! Check out our conversation with Annemarie Shrouder about considering kindness with diversity and inclusion in mind. How do we reach out in ways that resonate with the folx we want to impact positively?

How to Make 2022 Your Kindest Year with Donna Cameron

In this practical workshop, Donna shares the benefits of kindness (health, business success, relationships, personal satisfaction…), the barriers to kindness (what sometimes makes it difficult for us to give and receive kindness), and the skills of kindness (most are simple, but not necessarily easy). As she reveals both the why and how of choosing kindness, she teaches us how to claim this life-changing—and world-changing—power.

How One Small Act of Kindness Can Improve the Lives of Others with Mark Redmond

Mark Redmond has worked in the field of caring for homeless and at-risk youth for over 40 years. He is presently executive director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services in Burlington,
Vermont.

58 min listen

Trust the River of Life: Stop Rowing Upstream with Debbie Gisonni (Episode #68)

If you are starting to think your dreams and goals need an update, this episode will open many amazing new paths of possibility, including a very fresh take on UN-following your dreams and creating better ones!

5 min read

This Is What Happiness Is NOT

Like an elusive butterfly, happiness often escapes our grasp. But could that be because we don’t actually know what it is?

Empowerment Through Kindness with Bert Pope

Bert Pope shares with us how the world is still an amazing place.

55 min listen

7 Million Pajamas to Kids in Need: Helping Where You Can with Genevieve Piturro (Episode #66)

Genevieve’s life changed forever the day she made it her mission to get children in emergency shelters across New York City a pair of pajamas. When you help wherever you can, even the simplest gestures can have a massive impact. Genevieve Piturro is the founder of the Pajama Program, an initiative that helps kids in need get the clothes they need.

Image: two kids playing chess in a public park. On the left, a girl staring at the board, playing white. On the right, a boy holding an ice cream cone and making his move, playing black.

This Mentor Inspires Kids to Make Better Moves in Life Through Chess

For Damen Fletcher, chess is much more than a game. This inspiring California man uses chess to help young people from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Southern California and beyond to develop self-confidence and find purpose in their lives.

5 min read

Image: A yellow diamond on top of an antique painting of flowers

Extreme Poverty is at an All-Time Low and Other Remarkable Stats About Our Improving World

Rates of poverty, hunger, and sickness, and many more are all falling. Here are the uplifting facts about our world that will restore your confidence in humanity and show you that despite the rampant doom and gloom, many things ARE getting better.

59 min listen

Embracing All Parts of You: What You See vs Who You Are with Annemarie Shrouder (Episode #63)

Annemarie Shrouder is passionate about creating healthy workplace communities where people feel seen, heard and valued – and can thrive.

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