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 Read More...
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. The Optimist Daily is a Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
"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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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 Read More...
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! The Read More...
The Green Solution to Better Sleep and Positive Self Talk
This week's good news: Arielle discusses the link between greener streets and better sleep quality, a revelation that may persuade policy makers to integrate more urban green space as a public health solution. Then, Karissa talks about the importance of shutting down our inner critics with positive Read More...