Miscellaneous
Podcast Transcript September 6, 2024: How the Paralympics Helps Us Talk to Kids about Limb Differences and $100 Million for Our National Parks
Episode Description This week's positive news: Arielle starts us off by talking about the ongoing Paralympics, and how this event presents the perfect opportunity for parents to address their kids' questions and curiosities about limb differences. Then Karissa brings to our attention the Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 30, 2024: Farewell Sphen, One Half of Iconic Gay Penguin Couple and Secret Languages in Relationships
Episode Description This week's lovey-dovey news: Both Karissa and Arielle are feeling the love this week! Karissa shares the love story of Magic and Sphen, the same-sex Gentoo penguin couple from Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium, who became symbols of equality and love. Unfortunately, Sphen passed Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 23, 2024: Stay Social (Without Feelings Drained) and Do Arts and Crafts Have a Bigger Impact on Life Satisfaction than Employment?
Episode Description This week's solutions news: Do you ever feel drained just looking at your social calendar? While socializing is so important for our health and longevity, it can leave us feeling exhausted at times. Arielle shares some expert tips on how to keep being social without draining Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 15, 2024: A Look Back at The Olympics: Lessons and Highlights
Episode Description This week's optimistic news: Both Karissa and Arielle are basking in the afterglow of the Olympics this week! Karissa begins by sharing five amazing mental health lessons we can all take from Simone Biles' incredible come-back at these Summer Games. Then, Arielle walks us Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 08, 2024: The Subtle Signs They're Into You and Gratitude, the Key to Longevity
Episode Description The Subtle Signs They're Into You and Gratitude, the Key to Longevity This week's positive news: Have you ever wondered whether someone finds you attractive? Arielle walks us through the subconscious ways people communicate attraction. Then, Karissa talks about the power Read More...
Podcast Transcript August 02, 2024: A Guide to Sleep Journals and Dogs with Backpacks Rewild Lewes
Episode Description A Guide to Sleep Journals and Dogs with Backpacks Rewild Lewes This week's good news: Karissa offers a guide to sleep journals, the perfect tool to help you improve your sleep quality. Then, Arielle shares a heartwarming solution going on in the town of Lewes, UK that Read More...
Podcast Transcript July 26, 2024: Recover from Work Stress and San Fran Launches First-Ever Fully Hydrogen Powered Ferry
Episode Description This week's solution news: Is work stressing you out big time? Arielle walks us through five science-based strategies to recover from work stress. Then, Karissa shares some exciting renewable energy news: San Francisco just launched Sea Change, the world's first commercial Read More...
July 19, 2024: Election Anxiety and How To Deal With It and Building with Lunar Lego
Episode Description This week's out-of-this-world news: Election anxiety levels have skyrocketed in recent times! Karissa walks us through how to recognize election anxiety triggers so we can manage them well. Then, Arielle takes us away from the stress of this planet and onto the moon. She Read More...
July 12, 2024: Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
Episode Description This week's solution news: Arielle starts off the solutions round-up with a fascinating discovery about Florida carpenter ants: they are the first and only known case in the animal kingdom where one individual systematically amputates another's limb. Then, Karissa talks Read More...
Podcast Transcript Jun 20, 2024: Beer Spas and Yacht-Smashing Orcas
Episode Description Beer Spas and Yacht-Smashing Orcas This week's good news: Today Karissa dives into a wellness trend that's gaining popularity in the United States: Beer Spas! Then, Arielle sheds light on new research that may explain why orcas have been targeting (and sometimes even Read More...