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The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup

With Arielle Tiangco and Karissa Garcia

Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.

Episodes

3 Ways to Boost Intimacy & Ditching

February 15, 2022

3 Ways to Boost Intimacy & Ditching "Virginity"

Today's loving good news: 3 expert-approved ways to reignite intimacy in your relationship, and a discussion about the problematic concept of "virginity". If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   13:24 min

Slowing Down & The Five Love Languages

February 14, 2022

Slowing Down & The Five Love Languages

Today's loving good news: Why we need to slow down to live our best lives and exploring the five love languages. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   16:29 min

Reusable Pallets and Conscious Coffee Consumption

February 11, 2022

Reusable Pallets and Conscious Coffee Consumption

Today's sustainable good news: Summers is enthusiastic about reusable wooden pallets making the UK construction industry greener, and Kristy is sharing tips on how to be a more conscientious coffee consumer. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   16:33 min

Genetically Atlasing the Brain & The 3 Second Exercise

February 10, 2022

Genetically Atlasing the Brain & The 3 Second Exercise

Today's good news: Discussing the shapes of our brains and no time to exercise? Turns out you only need three seconds! If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   10:49 min

Canadian Doctors Prescribe Time in Nature & Novel Diabetes Treatment

February 09, 2022

Canadian Doctors Prescribe Time in Nature & Novel Diabetes Treatment

Today's good news: This new insulin patch conveniently sticks to the inside of your cheek and Canada introduces PaRx, a national nature prescription program. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   11:56 min

Fire Up The Vagus Nerve & MINIMA Cancer Treatment

February 08, 2022

Fire Up The Vagus Nerve & MINIMA Cancer Treatment

Today's good news: Boost your immune system by firing up the vagus nerve and there's a novel cancer treatment in the works that could revolutionize non-invasive surgery. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   15:01 min

Cigarette Cleaning Crows & The James Webb Telescope

February 07, 2022

Cigarette Cleaning Crows & The James Webb Telescope

Today's good news: The Corvid Clean-Up in this Swedish city recruits crows to clear public spaces of cigarette butts and the powerful James Webb telescope is finally gathering data in space! Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   08:43 min

Liz Brunner: Dare to Own You

February 04, 2022

Liz Brunner: Dare to Own You

Do you dare to rise above and go for your goals while being your authentic self? Liz Brunner wants you to know you have the full potential to do so if you open yourself to your next chapter. Today we welcome the Emmy award-winning journalist and founder of Brunner Communications to chat about this and more from her new book, Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter. Find the book and learn more here: lizbrunner.com

 PLAY   36:09 min

PFA Technologies & Cargo E-bikes

February 03, 2022

PFA Technologies & Cargo E-bikes

Today's good news: Congress is taking steps to tackle PFAs (aka forever chemicals) and cargo e-bikes make parcel delivery more efficient. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   12:48 min

Kombucha & The No-Sexist-Swearing Movement

February 02, 2022

Kombucha & The No-Sexist-Swearing Movement

Today's good news: How kombucha can improve our water filtration system and Sunil Jaglan starts a movement to end sexist swearing in India. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

 PLAY   14:53 min