Tag 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.
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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.
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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 you’ve ever wondered how to define “enough” in your life and carve out time for your passions, this conversation is your playbook.
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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!
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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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Special Laundromat Helps Families Stay Clean
Wearing clean clothing every day is not something to be taken for granted. This is why Pastor Leo Robinson II founded Good Laundry, a laundromat service for his North Flint, Michigan community and the surrounding neighborhoods, to combat hygiene poverty, Flint Beat reports. The laundry will be servicing around 100 families and helping them have access to clean clothes on a regular basis, at an affordable price. For these families, taking home a big pile of clean laundry is about much more than just hygiene, it can have a positive influence on many aspects of their lives.
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From Conflict to Connection: Growing Past our Same Old Fights with Andy Chaleff (Episode #226)
Ever feel like you and the people you love are having the same fight on repeat? You’re not alone—our guest Andy Chaleff has spent 20 years helping people break free from those cycles in their relationships. In his new book, The Connection Playbook, and through his playful new game Cool It!, Andy shows us how conflict can actually become a bridge to deeper trust and connection.
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The Gratitude Economy: A Revolution You Can Join with Dr. Lynda Ulrich (Episode #225)
Ever notice how you’ll drive farther, pay more, and stay loyal to the businesses that really “get you?” That’s the Gratitude Economy at work—where connection, trust, and genuine care matter much more than price tags.
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What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt? with Craig Applegath (Episode #224)
What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt? with Craig Applegath (Episode #224) What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine…
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The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223)
The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223) What if the next generation is already changing the world, and we just haven’t been paying attention? If you need proof that the future is in good hands, this…
The Savannah Bananas Bring Fun and Excitement to America’s Favorite Pastime
Have you heard of the Savannah Bananas? This Georgia based team has hit a real home run with their mission: to make baseball fans first, and most of all, fun! Roasting s’mores during a game, going up to bat on stilts, and a dancing umpire are just the tip of the iceberg of antics that go on at these games. And they make this, as the Bananas like to call it, the greatest show in sports!
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What If Rats Could Save the World? Turns Out, They Already Are! With Dr. Cindy Fast (Episode #222)
What if the next breakthrough in global health and safety didn’t come from Silicon Valley…but from a whiskered hero with banana breath? Neuroscientist Dr. Cindy Fast takes us into the astonishing work of APOPO—a nonprofit organization training Giant African Pouched Rats to do life-saving work across the globe.
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Concerned About Children’s Cyber-Safety? We’re on the Case with Det. Rich Wistocki (Episode #221)
Concerned About Children’s Cyber-Safety? We’re on the Case with Detective Rich Wistocki (Episode #221) What if you could outsmart online predators, protect your kids’ mental health, and prevent school violence—all by understanding a few key digital tools and conversations? Internet…
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