Today's solutions-news: Arielle dives into a surprising community-focused solution that solves many problems at once. Then, Karissa shares the uplifting news that over 800 veterans who were previously removed under the now-repealed "don't ask, don't tell" policy have had their discharge statuses upgraded to honorable. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419170 The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-suppor...
Oct 25, 2024•16 min
Today's positive news: Karissa tells us all about the successful loggerhead sea turtle conservation efforts in Greece. Then, Arielle goes into why a No-Spend Month can change not only our financial health, but our mental health. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419115 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://...
Oct 11, 2024•16 min
Arielle and Karissa focus on the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, which hit Asheville, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. They highlight ways that listeners, whether near or far, can help the victims of this disaster. Where to donate: United Way Helps NC Fund Red Cross Manna Food Bank Asheville Humane Society Wooden Robot Brewery The Salvation Army Indian Aroma Bistro Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419072 The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy....
Oct 04, 2024•6 min
Today's solutions news: Karissa shares with us the secret to feeling truly refreshed (and it's not just getting a good night's sleep). Then, Arielle reveals a surprisingly simple solution for reducing PTSD flashbacks: Playing Tetris! Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419033 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://...
Sep 27, 2024•19 min
Today's positive news: Arielle talks about how the shipping industry is going old-school in the name of sustainability by bringing back good old-fashioned wind-powered cargo ships. Then, Karissa enlightens us with the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated in the United States every year from September 15th to October 15th. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419018 The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimi...
Sep 20, 2024•17 min
Today's solutions news: Both Arielle and Karissa tackle the theme of housing but from very different angles. First, Arielle talks about why the days of conventional senior homes should be over. Now, care centers for older adults are being completely reimagined to combat loneliness and cognitive decline, and we're loving the results! Then, Karissa draws inspiration from the innovative cooling architecture of ancient civilizations to help us make our homes more climate resilient. Transcript Link: ...
Sep 13, 2024•17 min
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 historic $100 million donation given to the US's National Park Foundation by Lilly Endowment Inc. She then walks us through just how it will help improve the country's many national parks. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily...
Sep 06, 2024•18 min
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 h...
Aug 30, 2024•16 min
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. ...
Aug 23, 2024•22 min
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 The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business A...
Aug 16, 2024•25 min
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 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://...
Aug 09, 2024•17 min
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 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://...
Aug 02, 2024•18 min
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/ The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-su...
Jul 26, 2024•18 min
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 The Optimist Daily is a proje...
Jul 19, 2024•24 min
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...
Jul 12, 2024•18 min
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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-dai...
Jul 05, 2024•18 min
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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-o...
Jun 28, 2024•17 min
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. Episode transcript: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2024/06/podcast-transcript-jun-20-2024-beer-spas-and-yacht-smashing-orcas/ The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily...
Jun 20, 2024•25 min
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. Episode transcript: h...
Jun 14, 2024•19 min
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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Busi...
May 17, 2024•21 min
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. 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://...
May 10, 2024•24 min
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 pu...
May 03, 2024•17 min
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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/don...
Apr 26, 2024•17 min
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. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academ...
Apr 19, 2024•16 min
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 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://...
Apr 12, 2024•16 min
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 self talk. 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://...
Apr 05, 2024•23 min
This week's solutions news: Karissa shares a story about "Reef Stars," newly developed tech that supports the restoration of coral reefs destroyed by blast fishing. Then, Arielle highlights the amazing women in Botswana who are changing the safari industry and challenging gender stereotypes. 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://...
Mar 29, 2024•17 min
This week's solutions news: Karissa speaks about the revolutionary Opill, the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill in the US. Then, Arielle shifts gears and discusses how male influencers are countering toxic masculinity on social media. 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://...
Mar 22, 2024•22 min
This week's positive news: Arielle talks about a new report that explores the long-lasting positive impact team sports has on young girls. Then, Karissa shares a heartwarming story about one Massachusetts library's feline forgiveness campaign for overdue fees: March Meowness. 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://...
Mar 15, 2024•20 min
Happy International Women's Day! Today Arielle and Karissa focus on the theme for International Women's Day 2024, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ They discuss the history of this remarkable day as well as five strategies for combatting economic disempowerment among women globally. Then, they turn their attention to what's happening in France; The country has set a remarkable global precedent by guaranteeing abortion as a constitutional right, making it the only nation with such explicit ...
Mar 08, 2024•16 min
