California's Southeast Asian Curriculum and The Power of Tiny Acts of Kindness
Episode Description: This week’s good news: Arielle kicks things off with an inspiring story about California’s new Southeast Asian curriculum, which celebrates the histories and resilience of Hmong, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Americans. Karissa follows up by exploring the science behind small Read More...
The World's Largest Coral and Life-Changing Intergenerational Friendships
This week's good news: Arielle begins by bringing us to the Solomon Islands, where The National Geographic Pristine Seas team accidentally discovered the world's biggest coral. Then, Karissa shares how programs like Dorot and Eldera are helping youth and elders create intergenerational friendships Read More...
Indigenous Voices at COP16 and Intellectual Humility
This week's positive news: Karissa opens the podcast with wonderful news from this year’s COP16 UN Biodiversity Summit. Then, Arielle dives into why practicing intellectual humility can help us face our own biases, open up to different perspectives, and enrich our understanding of the world. Read More...
Pop-Up Wetlands and Silicon Valley Jail's Store
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about an innovative program called BirdReturns that pays local rice farmers to flood their fields to offer pop-up wetlands that give migratory birds a safe place to land, rest, and feed. Then, Karissa shares how Goodwill launched its first store inside Read More...
All About Handling Disagreements, Conflict, and Confrontation
Today's solutions news: Today, Karissa covers tips and strategies for handling conversations with people you disagree with. Then, if things go further and you need to confront someone, Arielle shares how you can manage that with respect. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419205 The Read More...
How Donating Food Boosts Supermarket Profits and LGBTQ+ Veterans Get the Honorable Discharge They Deserve
Today's solutions-news: Arielle dives into a surprising community-focused solution that solves many problems at once. Then, Karissa shares the uplifting news that over 800 veterans who were previously removed under the now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy have had their discharge statuses Read More...
Record Sea Turtle Nests in Greece and The Life-Changing Power of a No-Spend Month
Today's positive news: Karissa tells us all about the successful loggerhead sea turtle conservation efforts in Greece. Then, Arielle goes into why a No-Spend Month can change not only our financial health, but our mental health. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419115 The Optimist Read More...
4 Ways You Can Help Hurricane Helene Victims Right Now
Arielle and Karissa focus on the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, which hit Asheville, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. They highlight ways that listeners, whether near or far, can help the victims of this disaster. Where to donate: United Way Helps NC Fund Red Cross Manna Food Bank Read More...
The 7 Types of Rest We Need and Tetris for PTSD
Today's solutions news: Karissa shares with us the secret to feeling truly refreshed (and it's not just getting a good night's sleep). Then, Arielle reveals a surprisingly simple solution for reducing PTSD flashbacks: Playing Tetris! Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419033 The Read More...
Bringing Back Wind-Powered Cargo Ships and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Today's positive news: Arielle talks about how the shipping industry is going old-school in the name of sustainability by bringing back good old-fashioned wind-powered cargo ships. Then, Karissa enlightens us with the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated in the United States Read More...