The Optimist Daily 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 Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
Episodes
August 30, 2024
Farewell Sphen, One Half of Iconic Gay Penguin Couple and Secret Languages in Relationships
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 away recently, and the entire penguin community at Sea Life sang in chorus to grieve the loss of their colony member. Then, Arielle brings up the quirky "secret languages" between couples. This sometimes cringeworthy private habit actually makes us closer and strengthens the relationship. She explains why.
Transcript link:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418933
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PLAY 16:05 min
August 30, 2024
Farewell Sphen, One Half of Iconic Gay Penguin Couple and Secret Languages in Relationships
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 away recently, and the entire penguin community at Sea Life sang in chorus to grieve the loss of their colony member. Then, Arielle brings up the quirky "secret languages" between couples. This sometimes cringeworthy private habit actually makes us closer and strengthens the relationship. She explains why.
Transcript link:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418933
The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy.
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PLAY 16:05 min
August 23, 2024
Stay Social (Without Feelings Drained) and Do Arts and Crafts Have a Bigger Impact on Life Satisfaction than Employment?
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 all your energy. Then, Karissa has great news for crafty folks everywhere! She explains the vital role arts and crafts play in our overall well-being, and why you might want to pick up a creative hobby, as soon as possible.
Transcript link:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418897
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PLAY 21:50 min
August 16, 2024
A Look Back at The Olympics: Lessons and Highlights
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 through a few of the highlights and viral moments that captured the hearts and minds of viewers across the globe.
Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418869
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PLAY 24:51 min
August 09, 2024
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 of gratitude for expanding your lifespan.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418843
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PLAY 17:13 min
August 02, 2024
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 has to do with local dogs on a rewilding mission.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418811
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PLAY 18:25 min
July 26, 2024
Recover from Work Stress and San Fran Launches First-Ever Fully Hydrogen Powered Ferry
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 passenger ferry.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/2024/07/podcast-transcript-july-26-2024/
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PLAY 18:08 min
July 19, 2024
Election Anxiety (and How To Deal With It) and Building with Lunar Lego
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 shares a spacey solution about Lego-inspired bricks made of meteorite dust that could shape the future of sustainable lunar construction.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418753
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PLAY 23:36 min
July 12, 2024
Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
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 about the mental health solution that warmed her heart this week. It all starts with psychiatry professor Dixon Chibanda's idea to tap into the wisdom and comfort of grandmothers.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418729
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PLAY 17:57 min
July 12, 2024
Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
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 about the mental health solution that warmed her heart this week. It all starts with psychiatry professor Dixon Chibanda's idea to tap into the wisdom and comfort of grandmothers.
Episode transcript:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1418729
The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy.
Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://
PLAY 17:57 min