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
July 05, 2024
The Ancient Healing Power of Sound Baths and Why 'Dad Dancing' is so Good for Us
This week's good news:
Karissa and Arielle both talk about the power of sound in their chosen solutions this week. Karissa explains the wonderful effects of sound baths, an ancient practice experiencing a modern reprisal. Then, Arielle goes into the science behind "Dad Dancing," and why we shouldn't let embarrassment get in the way of our inner dad dancers.
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PLAY 18:23 min
June 28, 2024
Staying Safe this Lighting Season and Free Grocery Combats Food Insecurity
This week's positive news:
It's lighting season in the United States! Arielle shares some safety tips on how to keep yourself and your loved ones protected this summer. Then Karissa discusses an uplifting solution to food insecurity in the San Franciscan neighborhood of Bayview: The District 10 Community Market is a free grocery store for vulnerable community members.
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PLAY 17:19 min
June 20, 2024
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 sometime's even sinking) boats for the past four years.
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PLAY 24:49 min
June 14, 2024
Emergency Service Equity for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Tackling Period Poverty in Indigenous Communities
This week's solution news:
Arielle and Karissa are excited to be sharing solutions again after a three-week break. Today, they focus on health-care-facing solutions! Arielle starts off by discussing the North East Ambulance Service's new British Sign Language initiative that makes emergency care more inclusive and equitable. Then Karissa dives into a new federal effort in Canada that hopes to reduce period poverty in the country's northern and remote Indigenous communities.
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PLAY 18:41 min
May 17, 2024
Developing Your Personal Style and How to Maintain Adult-Friendships
This week's positive news:
Did you know that developing your personal style can help you be a more sustainable shopper? Karissa shares expert tips on how to zone in on your distinctive style. Then, Arielle dives into the world of adult friendships; why they're important and how to keep them fulfilling and meaningful.
This is the last episode before Karissa and Arielle take a three week break! The Optimist Daily Round-up will be back on June 14th.
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PLAY 21:26 min
May 10, 2024
Ghosting, Breadcrumbing, and Orbiting Explained and How to Help During Kitty Season!
This week's solutions news:
Arielle dives into the complexities of digital dating and shares expert tips on how to cope with ghosting, breadcrumbing, and orbiting. Then Karissa discusses how you can offer support right meow to your local animal shelters or animal welfare organizations during kitten season.
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PLAY 24:23 min
May 03, 2024
"Sounds Right" Recognized Nature as Musician and Germany's Solar Balcony Revolution
This week's uplifting news:
Karissa gets excited about Sounds Right, a ground-breaking initiative from the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, that seeks to recognize nature as a featured artist on streaming services such as Spotify, not only giving credit where credit is due, but also funneling royalties and donations to conservation projects in fragile ecosystems all across the world. Then, Arielle sheds light on the solar balcony revolution gaining traction in Germany, a movement that pushes us to use as much space and infrastructure as we can to generate clean energy.
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PLAY 17:29 min
April 26, 2024
Citizen Scientists and How Doing Less With Your Lawn Boosts Butterfly Populations
This week's positive news:
Arielle talks about not one but two "Citizen Science" solutions: one involving video gamers and biomedical research and another focusing on birders helping conservation causes in Australia. Then, Karissa highlights recent research about boosting butterfly populations that further supports the practice of letting your lawns grow wild! Just in time for #NoMowMay.
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PLAY 16:34 min
April 19, 2024
Virginia Welcomes Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Pakistan's Stories-on-Wheels Program
This week's news is for book lovers!
Karissa and Arielle talk about a couple international initiatives that champion children's literacy around the world. First up is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library which the state of Virginia is gearing up to join. Then, they switch gears to Pakistan's Kahaani Sawaari program, an effort powered by volunteers on bicycle ice-cream carts, riding through underserved communities and reading to children.
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PLAY 16:26 min
April 12, 2024
Thailand's Rainbow Revolution and The Surprising Anger-Reducing Strategy
This week's positive news:
Karissa starts the show off with exciting news from Thailand: The nation is set to become the first ever Southeast Asian country to officially recognize non-heterosexual marriages. Then, Arielle shares the best strategy to reduce anger... and no, it's not venting!
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PLAY 15:36 min