Vegan meals for the homeless, a beauty queen proves science is rad, a non profit with a moving message and with summer heating up, we round out this episode with the coolest lemonade stand and a story about cops giving out ice cream tickets to kids caught doing the right thing when it comes to bike safety. These stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. Deanne scours the news each week to bring you the happy, inspiring and positiv...
Jul 15, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this week's episode we learn about an awesome non-profit inspired by a young child with Alopecia, a teen in foster care who just wants a family before turning 18 and how his plea has been heard around the world. We honor the man who saved 669 children during the Holocaust who recently passed away at age 106. Plus, find out what inspired Oprah to donate a half a million dollar to a school in Newark New Jersey. These stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Welcome to the In Happier News podca...
Jul 08, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
A photo shared to social media shaming a homeless dad turns out to be the best thing ever, an ex-con and the officer who arrested him form an unlikely friendship, a survey finds we get more joyful as we age, a restaurant's movement to check in the mental health and emotions of employees, great news for elephants, and a golf balls that are actually fish food! These stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. Deanne scours the news ea...
Jun 28, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Jerry Dugan says he is one of the most annoyingly happy people you will ever meet, yet he grew up in a broken home, saw his dad attempt suicide, experienced combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and almost lost his home multiple times during the 2007 Recession. He believes mindset is everything and it’s how we react to life’s circumstances that makes all the difference. Jerry is the co-host of Beyond the Rut podcast and like me, his hope is to inspire people to live a happier life. He lives in Corp...
Jun 27, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In Happier News this week, a 103-year-old runner breaking records shares a lifetime of wisdom, an Uber driver helps her passenger - a sickly veteran - with his home, why some people in Stockton, CA should be feeling extra lucky, and a 12-year-old making children in hospitals feel better through an invention called the Medi Teddy. These stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. Deanne scours the news each week to bring you the happ...
Jun 22, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In celebration of Father's Day, we're starting with an uplifting story of a dad who recently saved lives by giving out free dad hugs at a pride parade. Pampers is helping dads by installing 5000 changing tables in men's restrooms. Find out the what an amusement park employee did to save the day for a child with autism was having a meltdown, why you need more flowers in your life, a school that's giving PE credit to students who do yard work for the disabled and elderly. Plus one daughter's very ...
Jun 15, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Two teachers take the cake for going above and beyond their call of duty. Speaking of cake, a teen in Minnesota earned enough money making cupcakes that he was able to take his entire family of 7 on a trip to Walt Disney World. A circus is using holograms of animals, and a man carries his blind dog 800 miles on his shoulders so she can continue to enjoy the great outdoors. Plus a happy update on the world's smallest baby, news that may get you to floss more, and a kindness photo contest with tho...
Jun 07, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week we have great news for fans of Jeopardy, Alex Trebeck is crushing his diagnosis of stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer like a champ, plus other stories of beating the odds. More than 1,200 girls in Malawi have gone back to school thanks to one Chief who has made it her mission to end child marriages. A two-year-old gets the coolest walker made out of PVC pipes. A chance encounter saves a man's life and the college cello player with a story you have to hear to believe! These stories and more in l...
Jun 01, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 30 of the In Happier News podcast features an interview with Roman Prokopchuk, a digital marketing expert who immigrated to America as a child and is currently navigating the world of being a foster parent to two young boys. Roman opens up about his experiences and his tips to staying positive. Update May 28, 8:25pm - The day this episode went live, Roman let us know that at 3pm on the 28th, the boys were picked up and reunified with their biological mother. They learned this would be ha...
May 28, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
A Walmart Cashier gets a gifted a car, a billionaire pays off $40 million of student debt for graduating seniors he doesn't even know, teachers around the state of Alabama donate sick days to a football coach so he be with his toddler battling cancer, four fox pups are doing well thanks to a farmer's quick actions and the wait is over for a shelter dog who has spent seven years waiting for a forever home! Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. Deanne scours the news ea...
May 25, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A skydiver's lost leg is found, a drone successfully delivers a donated organ, hydration blobs made from seaweed extract are revolutionizing races, a super inspiring kindergarten teacher, a recent college graduate who lost everything in Hurricane Florence is ready to start her teaching career at age 78, the punishment for vandalism that's actually working, plus two whale-of-a-tale stories that will put a smile on your face! Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. Deanne...
May 18, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27 of the In Happier News podcast features an interview with Joie Cheng, the self-love transformational queen. Joie’s Journey To Self-Love wasn’t easy. Growing up, she endured many trials and tribulations including her parents’ messy divorce, two near-death experiences, bouts with depression, finding herself in an emotionally abusive relationship, and experiencing the death of her mother at age 27 and father at age 31. However, it was through these experiences that she cultivated the emp...
May 13, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week Deanne pulled together stories in celebration of Mother’s Day. Some are about biological mothers and others are about people who have played a motherly role in someone’s life. Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. We scour the news each week to bring you the happy, inspiring and positive stories in 10 minutes or less! The uplifting and good news stories of Episode 26 include: 13-year-old sells Xbox and does Yard Work to buy his Single Mom a Car Sheriff’s Dep...
May 09, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 26
A toddler spreads kindness to senior citizens, the story of a young man who went from homeless to being a NFL prospect, how a grandmother's wrong number dial turned into a friendship, drunk honeybees survive Notre Dame fire, a hospital patient creates a pay it forward pizza party and the secret to getting potholes filled faster in your community. Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. We scour the news each week to bring you the happy, inspiring and positive stories in...
Apr 29, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to the In Happier News podcast, with host Deanne Goodman. We scour the news each week to bring you the happy, inspiring and positive stories in 10 minutes or less! The uplifting and good news stories of Episode 24 include: Police pitch in to help landscaper 12-year-old boy fills potholes in community with dirt from backyard Police officer throws bullied kid the best birthday ever! Everyday hero fighting human trafficking Willie Nelson Saves 70 horses from slaughter Get paid $19,000 by NA...
Apr 23, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23 Each week I scour the news to bring you positive and inspiring stories in 10 minutes or less. This week, in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd I rounded up the positive news stories that had to do with saving the planet or nature. Story links: 7-year-old Sea Turtle Activist Gets L.L. Bean to Change Company Policy Actor Morgan Freeman Saves Honeybees at his Bee Sanctuary Stressed? Take a Nature Pill (think Vitamin Sea) Beyond Meat and Impossible Burgers hit Fast Food Places (plus my favo...
Apr 13, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
So much good news going on this week! Here are links to the eight inspiring stories shared to brighten your day! Basketball Coach Brings the Sport to Kids who Can’t Afford Local Programs Cable Tech Cuddles Special Needs Child While Fixing the Internet Another State Officially Names Shelter Animals the State Animal $18M Federal Dollars NOT Being Cut For Special Olympic Funding 95-Year-Old WWII Vet Running Across the US for 2nd time - Expected to Finish at Age 100 Good Samaritan Returns $14,000 in...
Apr 06, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's March 29, 2019 and here's a roundup of good news stories to brighten your day in 10 minutes or less! Links: 8-Year-Old Chess Champion Homeless No More https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/opinion/sunday/homeless-chess-champion-tani.html Three Leg Puppy and Double Amputee Owner are Paw’ing it Forward https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiny-tim-disabled-puppy-is-training-for-a-special-task-thanks-to-a-veteran-paying-it-forward/ Police Officer helps Boy with Autism Reunite with Missing Teddy Bear http...
Mar 30, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This episode is a roundup of positive news stories in 10 minutes or less. You'll hear about three people who heard about or witnessed others in need and came to the rescue by gifting a car, set of new tires and a Superbowl experience all to complete strangers. Links: Good samaritan gifts car to struggling nursing student with two jobs via Good Morning America Man overhears stressed mom’s conversation at America's Tires and pays for all four of her tires via Riverside County News Source Father ge...
Mar 22, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This mini episode includes an amazing story of a heroic pigeon named Cher Ami, the unbelievably cool thing that bees can do and how so much rain is causing the most beautiful butterfly migration! Tune in for 5 minutes of positivity inspired by those willing to soar beyond limitations and the power of community. Connect with the host Deanne Goodman: www.facebook.com/deannegoodman www.instagram.com/deannestagram www.highlightpositive.com...
Mar 13, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Davide Di Giorgio is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, TEDx Speaker Coach, Leadership Coach, and an Ambassador for creating unprecedented results for uncommon people - like you. He is on a mission to tackle bullying and build confidence and self-esteem while funding dream projects for high school performing arts students and teachers. Watch a video and learn more about Davide's mission here: www.beingunapologetic.com Davide is a contributing author in the Better Business Book, Rea...
Feb 21, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Boomer Perrault is the founder of the organization, 1 a Week, that aims to spread mental health awareness and positivity through random acts of kindness while giving out weekly gifts along the way. Started in 2018, the organization has already had over 3,400 posts shared with them as of January 2019, and the number continues to climb. Each week if you did one new act of kindness, what kind of impact could you have on others and yourself? Take the challenge and see how it feels! You may even win ...
Feb 08, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On today’s show we are highlighting two individuals making positive changes in the world. These are the types of news stories that don’t always get told, but should! People doing good things not for the recognition but because they want to. The first story is about a woman selling handmade wooden flowers in a New York subway and a man's pay it forward action that moves her to tears. Check it out: Subway Flowers Pay It Forward Video The next person we want to highlight also paying it forward is C...
Jan 19, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans regularly deal with stress? How a person thinks about stress that can determine its effects, according to recent research. Certified Health and Life Coach Darla Nelson has experienced first hand the impact of stress on her health. Along with changes in how she eats and her mindset towards food, she is now healthier than ever as she turns 51 this year. Whether you want to lose weight, lose the stress, or just continue feeling great in 2019, this episode is ...
Jan 09, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Lisa Hamilton is the president and founder and Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue & Adoptions. www.lastchanceatlife.org For the past 30 years she has run an animal rescue in addition to being in the veterinarian field. Last Chance at Life helps animals needing medical attention and those that would be put down due to space issues or minor behavioral/training issues at other shelters. They take in dogs of all ages including seniors and give them the best life possible. Here is a senior dog ...
Dec 27, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The holidays are a fun and festive time but can also be a sad, lonely, stressful or anxious time for many. Chelsea Johnson holds a masters in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her experience includes working with clients dealing with psychosis, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, and trauma, among many other difficulties. She has great suggestions that everyone can put to use this holiday season. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-johnson-95308453/ http...
Dec 12, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Craig has been apart of Urban Surf 4 Kids(US4K) since the summer of 2012 where he worked with the founder, Wesley Stewart, on creating a comprehensive Surf Therapy program to support Foster and At-Risk youth who are overcoming PTSD, physical, and emotional trauma. He is a full-time volunteer staff member at US4K by day and a full-time Federal Agent for Homeland Security by night. Working with the amazing kids and volunteers of this organization has been the most rewarding experience in his life....
Dec 03, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Carson Cooper is Founder, COO and Director of Coaching of Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute. He has over nine years of experience as a coach, trainer, mentor, and mediator. Carson has done thousands of coaching sessions and mediations, maximizing people’s strengths to operate in their true genius and now incorporates energy work into his practice. Carson exudes positivity! He shares his tips and tricks to living a happy life as well as ways to deal with energy vampires and toxic people instead ...
Nov 19, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this five-minute mini bonus episode, we're focusing on #1 tip for positivity from the seven amazing guests who have come on the show. That tip is to smile at people! Just smile. It sounds easy, but why don’t we do it all the time then? Sometimes we fear people won’t return the smile and then we’ll feel self-conscious. Host Deanne Goodman shares a personal story about an unreturned smile and the "wonky" email. Some people may try to dull your sparkle or steal your happiness, but they can't tak...
Nov 09, 2018•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It’s a conversation you might want to grab tissues for. Lorraine Tallman’s calling is to care for people and she does it all while grieving with grace. Lorraine is living out her daughter Amanda's legacy through an incredible non-profit that helps thousands of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Not only did Lorraine lose her daughter to cancer at the age of 12 six years ago, just four months ago she lost her husband to cancer. The foundation her and her husband started together ...
Nov 02, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
