Miscellaneous
Podcast transcript November 22, 2024: The World's Largest Coral and Life-Changing Intergenerational Friendships
Episode Description: 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 Read More...
Podcast transcript November 15, 2024: Indigenous Voices at COP16 and Intellectual Humility
Episode description 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 Read More...
Podcast Transcript November 8, 2024: Pop-Up Wetlands and Silicon Valley Jail's Store
Episode Description 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 Read More...
Podcast Transcript November 1, 2024: All About Handling Disagreements, Conflict, and Confrontation
Episode Description: 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. The Optimist Daily is a project Read More...
Podcast Transcript October 25, 2024: How Donating Food Boosts Supermarket Profits and LGBTQ+ veterans get the honorable discharge they deserve
Episode Description 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 Then, Karissa shares the uplifting news that over 800 veterans who were previously removed under the now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy have had Read More...
Podcast Transcript October 11, 2024: Record Sea Turtle Nests in Greece and The Life-Changing Power of a No-Spend Month
Episode Description 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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The Read More...
Podcast Transcript October 4, 2024: 4 Ways You Can Help Hurricane Helene Victims Right Now
Epsiode Description 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 Read More...
Podcast Transcript September 27, 2024: The 7 Types of Rest We Need and Tetris for PTSD
Episode Description 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: Tetris! The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Read More...
Podcast Transcript September 20, 2024: Bringing Back Wind-Powered Cargo Ships and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Episode Description 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 Read More...
Podcast Transcript September 13, 2024: Why Senior Centers, College Campuses, and Day Cares Belong Together and Cool Constructions from the Ancient World
Episode Description Today's solutions news: Both Arielle and Karissa tackle the theme of housing but from very different angles. First, Arielle talks about why the days of conventional senior homes should be over. Now, care centers for older adults are being completely reimagined to combat Read More...