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A Music Icon’s Guide to Staying Hopeful in Uncertain Times with Noel Paul Stookey (Episode #202)
We’re thrilled to welcome Noel Paul Stookey, legendary musician and social activist best known as part of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary—creators of such classic songs like “If I Had a Hammer,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.” For over six decades, Stookey has stood as a beacon of resilience and optimism, using his music and his philosophy of 'Big Love' to inspire hope and unity.

More Connection, Less Stuff. Why We Love the Buy-Nothing Movement!
Have you heard of the “Buy-Nothing Movement”? Find out why it just might be the thing that lights you up this holiday season!

Solutions for an Underserved Workforce: Nursing Parents Rejoice! with Sascha Mayer (Episode #201)
Sascha Mayer is the founder of a company called Mamava, the Vermont business behind an entirely new product that stands out, not only for its brilliance, but also for its retroactively obvious necessity: Private pods for breastfeeding mothers.

How to Vibe with Artificial Intelligence with Arthur Zards (Episode #200)
How to Vibe with Artificial Intelligence with Arthur Zards (Episode #200) Tech expert Arthur Zards is back for the promised follow-up to last week’s conversation, walking us through dozens of ways that we can use AI as a collaborator, expanding…

“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!
Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an "I SPY" book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!

Skeptical of AI? Start Here! with Arthur Zards (Episode #199)
Let’s turn our backs on the fear and worst-case-scenarios of artificial intelligence for a minute, and allow ourselves to get curious about the positive potential! Tech expert Arthur Zards is here to teach us just how (and why) we need to learn to ‘vibe’ with AI in our everyday lives!

How One Woman Saved 40,000 Acres of Land Around Chicago with Kaaren Oldfield (Episode #198)
Kaaren Oldfield is a true unsung hero in Urban conservation. She’s helped preserve over 40,000 acres of green space around Chicago by spearheading 14 voter-approved referendums, raising more than $1 billion for forest preservation—creating a healthier, happier place to live in more ways than you’d expect.

A Tale of Two Artists: The Beauty of Merging Artforms
What happens when you take a graffiti artist and a painter and give them one day to create a mural together? (Spoiler: it's definitely some sort of magic!)

Treating Obstacles as Adventures: The Power of Asking “How Can I?” with Enock Glidden (Episode #197)
Enock Glidden is an unstoppable outdoorsman and athlete, and a champion of breaking barriers. Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Enock has tackled challenges most of us wouldn't dream of—like climbing Yosemite’s legendary El Capitan! His “How can I?” mindset has turned obstacles into adventures, and his resilience and love for the outdoors are inspiring others to reimagine what’s possible.

The Lazy Susans—Rocking Moms Set The Stage For Trying New Things
Meet the Lazy Susans—a band of working Moms who are inspiring us to go ahead and try that thing we’ve always wanted to do.

Toxic Sludge to High End Paints: The Art of Transformation with John Sabraw (Episode #196)
John Sabraw is an artist whose work has captured the interest of TIME Magazine. Together with Dr. Guy Riefler, he is transforming toxic mining waste into beautiful paint pigments, showing us how we can heal the environment through creativity and community—and how teamwork makes problem-solving not just effective, but amazingly fun.

Body Image: Debunking Myths About How We Perceive Ourselves with Teri Hofford (Episode #195)
Whether you want to like the way you look in photos, or just want to feel better in your own skin, body image expert and best-selling author Teri Hofford has the tools to lift you up. With her warm, refreshingly honest personality and insightful tips, she’s helps us celebrate ALL our unique shapes and sizes (and expose those pesky beauty standards!)
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