How to Travel Better: More Awe, Less Impact with Katie Losey (Episode #233)
Katie Losey has traveled the world with a rare blend of awe and responsibility, and she’s here to show us how to do the same. This conversation is about avoiding overcrowded destinations, supporting local communities,…
NASA’s Message to Alien Life Celebrates the Best of Humanity
Did you know that back in 1977, NASA launched a time capsule into outer space? This historic message in a bottle is called the Golden Record, and it is a feast for the eyes, ears,…
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…
Pushing the Limits of Our Passions: Figure Skating in the Arctic Circle
Want to reignite a passion of yours? There’s always something new to learn, even with something we’ve been mastering for decades. We’re heading to the Arctic Circle to discover how one master tested her limits,…
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…
Could Plastic-Packed Ecobricks Really Build a Brighter Future?
Can an empty soda bottle packed with plastic wrappers be the key to saving money and saving the planet? Let’s find out how Ecobricks are putting a cap on how much single use plastic gets…
Building Planes, Building Futures: A New Era of Girls in Aviation Takes Flight with Beth White & Zoë Brosky (Episode #230)
Beth White’s Habitat for Aviation in Vermont—home of Women Build Planes—is an extraordinary place where an airplane hangar creates lifelong skills, mentors, and belonging.
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….
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,…
Monsters You Must See: The Bulgarian Kukeri Dance Away Evil
Why are people in Bulgaria dressing up in elaborate fur costumes and dancing through the streets at night in the dead of winter? Join us as we explore the wild, strange, and awesome tradition of…
A Work in Progress and a Masterpiece: Permission to Be Both with Dr. Latif Murji (Episode #228)
Dr. Latif Murji shows us how to weave work, art, and relationships into a life that feels whole; explaining practical ways to avoid burnout, spark empathy, and stay connected while still doing meaningful work. If…
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!
