185 episódios

More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the world’s most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright.

Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through today’s negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to positive news, fresh insights, and uplifting perspectives.

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More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the world’s most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright.

Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through today’s negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to positive news, fresh insights, and uplifting perspectives.

    184. Can You Be Overly Optimistic? Finding Balance in Big Ideas with Kris Brown

    184. Can You Be Overly Optimistic? Finding Balance in Big Ideas with Kris Brown

    In the quiet corners of Vermont, amidst the soothing hum of nature, there's an almost impossibly deep and velvety voice that resonates with wisdom and authenticity: Meet Kris Brown, a voiceover expert whose path to success has been anything but ordinary. His journey is marked by struggles (like incarceration and homelessness), redemption (through insightful strategies), and, through it all, a relentless pursuit of several passions that he is now bringing together in a life that can inspire us all.


    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    06: 19 – Harnessing Our Positivity with Patience

    10:04 – The Incarceration Story

    18:27 – Reflect on Your Journey

    25:13 – Positivity in Prison

    29:09 – Kris’ Culinary Journey

    34:14 – Break

    38:39 – Kris’ Journey as a Voiceover Artist

    43:08 – Having Patience for Your Passion

    48:20 – Being Patient as a Parent

    55:50 – Cannasations w/ Kris Podcast

    58:25 – Common Cannabis Misconceptions

    01:09:56 – Benefits of Cannabis for PTSD

    01:13:35 – The “10 Minutes of Pain” Therapy Method

    01:21:35 – You Get In What You Put Out

    01:23:43 – Closing

    • 1h 26 min
    183. Where’s Your Fish From? The Future of Sustainable Seafood with Jennifer Bushman

    183. Where’s Your Fish From? The Future of Sustainable Seafood with Jennifer Bushman

    Jennifer Bushman is a leading expert in elevating ingeniously sustainable “water farming.” Aquaculture now has the potential to provide abundant seafood, as well as foods from freshwater sources, all over the world. Get ready to be delighted—and hungry—as you learn about this consumer shift that you’ll surely be anxious to participate in.



    Chapters

    0:00 – Intro & Welcome

    3:25 – Seafood Choices at Restaurants

    6:00 – Importance of Knowing Seafood Sources

    13:27 – Break

    15:43 – Fed by Blue

    19:06 – Consumer Trust and the Role of Media in Environmental Advocacy

    25:55 – Underutilized Seafood Species

    32:09 – Challenging the Misconceptions Around Wild-Caught Seafood

    38:04 – Changing Consumer Perceptions: From Consumers to Contributors

    41:45 – The Power of Early Education in Shaping Sustainable Eating Habits

    43:37 – ”Hope in the Water” Documentary

    45:38 – Encouraging Informed Consumer Choices in Seafood Restaurants

    48:56 – Closing

    • 54 min
    182. Mythbusting Travel: Goodness in Iraq with Doug Barnard

    182. Mythbusting Travel: Goodness in Iraq with Doug Barnard

    In the realm of travel, there are individuals who are not just adventurers, but also champions of breaking stereotypes and fostering connections with others. Doug Barnard is one of those individuals. He is a seasoned YouTuber with over 500,000 followers, as well as a guide who takes travelers on wondrous journeys to places maligned in mass media, like Iraq. Barnard has found the people there amazing in their generosity and goodwill towards Americans, and he embraces the opportunity to showcase the wonders of ancient lands that are completely untouched by tourism.



    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    02:39 – Doug’s Background

    06:38 – Traveling to Iraq

    12:00 – What Iraqis Think of Americans

    17:02 – Break

    19:18 – Tourist Experiences in Different Countries

    26:45 – Traveling to Pakistan

    30:08 – Traveling to Bangladesh

    31:15 – Hard Power & Soft Power

    35:00 – We’re All the Same

    44:40 – Doug Barnard Travel Guide Experience

    55:07 – Closing

    • 56 min
    181. An Astronaut’s View: Flourishing on Spaceship Earth Together with Nicole Stott

    181. An Astronaut’s View: Flourishing on Spaceship Earth Together with Nicole Stott

    Astronaut Nicole Stott isn't your average adventurer; she's one of the few individuals who have had the privilege of leaving Earth and venturing into the vast unknown of outer space, experiencing the wonder of living and working aboard both a space shuttle and the ISS. With over 100 days spent in space, Nicole has gained a unique perspective on our planet and the universe beyond.



    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    2:28 – Don’t Forget You Live on a Planet

    5:45 – What is the Overview Effect?

    13:39 – Break

    15:55 – The Power of the Overview Effect

    20:11 – Spaceship Earth

    31:26 – Change Contempt to Curiosity

    45:05 – Nicole’s Book

    49:22 – Be a Crewmate on Planet Earth

    51:40 – Closing

    • 52 min
    180. Transforming Stressful Spaces with Nature Photography with Ernesto Rodriguez

    180. Transforming Stressful Spaces with Nature Photography with Ernesto Rodriguez

    Ernesto Rodriguez is using a lifetime of experiences bridging art, science, and nature to create healing environments, and he can teach us how to combine our own unique life experiences to create real impact in remarkable ways. During this interview, you may see a path for yourself appear: one that allows you to live with joyous energy to the very end.



    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    04:20 – Origins of Ernesto’s Projects

    08:55 – Ernesto’s Journey

    15:05 – The Psychological Benefits of Trees

    23:21 – Break

    25:38 – Listen to the Universe

    34:20 – A Lesson in Perseverance in Innovation

    40:15 – The Importance of Nature

    44:02 – Closing

    • 45 min
    179. Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

    179. Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

    Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner.


    Chapters

    00:00 – Intro & Welcome

    03:58 – Slow & Steady Wins the Race

    06:15 – The Issues Sloths Face

    09:05 – Dr. Cliffe’s Finds Her True Calling

    14:45 – Celebrate the Wins No Matter What

    18:17 – Break

    20:35 – The Sloth Conservation Foundation’s Mission

    23:45 – Travel Savvy Tips For Ethical Animal Treatment

    31:25 – Creating a Sloth-Friendly Urban Environment

    38:27 – The Need for Greater Sloth Research

    45:25 – The Importance of Sloths in Their Ecosystems

    48:44 – Future Goals for The Sloth Conservation Foundation

    51:10 – How to Support the Sloths

    56:35 – Closing

    • 57 min

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