On a Positive Note

Jonas Cain

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On a Positive Note Podcast

The world is full of negative news stories, so the goal of this podcast is to look to what’s right with the world first and then use that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

18/01/2022

Etched in the Heart

It's can be easy to get distracted by the demands of every day life and forget where you are, where you came from, and where you're headed—especially when you don't take the time to create meaningful and memorable connections with your past, present, and potential future. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to hear an inspiring story of how one man connected with his past to help lead him home after three decades. OFFER Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience in their work, life, and community. To see what Hashtag Positivity can do for you, connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: www.hashtagpositivity.com/connect CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Joke about an actor who isn’t Happy 01:22 Insight about 02:02 Positive news story about 05:22 Insight about 06:04 Reflection question 06:21 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Associated Press. (2022, January 5). "Child trafficking victim finds family after decades with help of a map." New York Post. https://nypost.com/2022/01/05/map-helps-child-trafficking-victim-find-family-after-decades/ Transcript of this episode: https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/etched-in-the-heart HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer "Hero's Ascent" by Chris Haugen “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

7 min
15/01/2022

Heart of Gold

Olympic medals don't always go to the best athletes in the word, but sometimes they do go to Olympians with hearts of gold—even when it's a long shot. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to hear the story of a silver medal winner with a heart if gold. OFFER Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leaders experience in their work, life, and community. To see what Hashtag Positivity can do for you, connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: www.hashtagpositivity.com/connect CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Joke about a javelin thrower 00:35 Insight about a javelin thrower 01:20 Positive news story about a javelin thrower 02:41 Insight about a javelin thrower 04:57 Reflection questions 05:13 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Andrejczyk, M.M. (n.d.). “Maria Magdalena Andrejczyk.” Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/mm.andrejczyk Siemaszko, C. (2021, August 18). “Polish Olympian auctions medal to pay for toddler's heart operation.” NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/olympics/polish-olympian-auctions-medal-pay-toddler-s-heart-operation-n1277086 Access the transcript for this episode here: https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/heart-of-gold HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer "Hero's Ascent" by Chris Haugen “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News, Olympics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

6 min
01/03/2021

Social Support

This episode shares a valuable reminder of the importance of sharing kindness and generosity towards the individuals, families, and businesses in our communities. We’re all in this together as a community, and together as a community, we can come out on the other side of challenges stronger than before, so long as we stick together. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:16 Joke about noodles and social support 00:35 Insight about social support 01:35 Positive news story about noodles and social support 02:55 Insight about social support 03:27 Reflection questions 03:39 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Hongo, A. (2020, May 28). “10 positive news Stories from Japan most of us missed during the coronavirus outbreak.” Retrieved from https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2020/05/positive-news-japan-during-covid19/ https://twitter.com/orisho_yonezawa HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

4 min
17/01/2021

Stick Your Neck Out

We often find ourselves in “long shot” situations, yet the story you’ll discover in this episode encouraging reminder of what’s possible when you start with who you are, honor your uniqueness, and stick your neck out to grow beyond what you thought was possible and beyond your reach—like a fish learning to climb a tree or a giraffe learning to ride in a raft—stretching your comfort zone and moving instead into your growth zone. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more! OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources to help you initiate and manage positive change for your growth and development. Enroll now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Joke about a giraffe in a horse race 00:33 Insight about long shots 01:26 Positive news story about a community that rallied together to save a herd of giraffes 03:22 Insight about sticking our neck out to help others, even when it means stretching our comfort zone 04:30 Reflection 04:46 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Corbley, A. (2020, December 7). “After intense flooding, giraffes are being brought to safety in custom rafts built by community.” Retrieved by https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/giraffes-rescued-from-flooding-island-by-boat/ https://savegiraffesnow.org/ HOST Jonas Cain is a Human Performance Consultant, Positivity Coach, Learning Experience Designer, and Facilitator of Fascination. Through his company, Hashtag Positivity, he helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for individual, team, and organizational growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones Read the Transcript https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/stick-your-neck-out TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

6 min
31/12/2020

From Pain to Passion

When we experience pain it can be easy to try and avoid the suffering that comes with it, but as the author Andrew Buerger reminds us, we have a valuable opportunity to use that pain to fuel our passion and make the world a better place as a result. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more about making every day a positive day through purpose and passion. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Introduction to Andrew Buerger 01:04 Joke about mountain climbing 01:57 Insight about mountain climbing 03:24 The dangers of avoiding pain 05:11 How to turn pain into passion 06:36 Positive stories of turning pain into passion 07:10 A quote from Mark Twain 07:20 The secret to wellness 07:49 Alleviating suffering through Jodi’s Climb for Hope 08:42 The secret to nutrition discovered in Iceland that turned into B’more Organic 09:50 How to make every day a positive day 10:24 A story about not letting pain hold you back 12:40 Where to find Andrew’s book 13:24 The power of having a purpose to wake up every day 14:49 A quote from Viktor Frankl 14:07 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Buerger, A. (2020). Carrying a flag from pain to passion. Outskirts Press. Order from Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/carrying-a-flag-from-pain-to-passion/9781977233875 Order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carrying-Flag-Passion-Andrew-Buerger/dp/1977233872/ Join a expedition with Jodi's Climb For Hope: https://www.climbforhope.org/ Learn more about Andrew’s company B’more Organic: https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2019/09/28/fast-growing-bmore-organic-closes-its-doors.html Andrew mentions the work of Simon Sinek. Visit https://simonsinek.com/ to learn more. View this episode on the official website: https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/from-pain-to-passion HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

15 min
28/12/2020

Relish the Moments

It can be easy to take everyday life for granted—perhaps even treating the best of friends as mere furniture in our lives. Yet, when we’re mindful, we become empowered to recognize that even ordinary moments, like sharing a hotdog with a friend, can become an extraordinary moment if only we take the time to relish it. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more and hear the inspiring story of one person who went above and beyond to relish a friendship. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:16 Joke about two friend eating hotdogs 00:45 Insight about relishing the moments 01:52 Positive news story about a hotdog vendor who relished his customer 03:10 Insight about relishing friendships 03:46 Reflection question 03:59 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Sunny Skyz. (2020, December 24). “Hot dog vendor donates kidney to save customer's life, offers free hot dogs for life to donors.” Retrieved from https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4089/Hot-Dog-Vendor-Donates-Kidney-To-Save-Customer-039-s-Life-Offers-Free-Hot-Dogs-For-Life-To-Donors https://ca.gofundme.com/f/skully-of-lullys-gave-my-husband-a-kidney%22 HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

5 min
25/12/2020

Meet New Friends

The years can often be unkind, as loved one pass away and we are left to carry on without them; even still, we are presented with opportunities to meet new people, reminding us that we are not alone in this world, and that if we allow it, we can see that the best truly is yet to come. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Joke about growing older 00:37 Insight about growing older 01:27 Positive news story about an elderly woman who made thousands of new friends 03:01 Insight about meeting new friends 03:30 Reflection question 03:44 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES Good News Network. (2020, December 24). “Lonely grandma receives over 1,000 Christmas cards from around the world restoring her faith in human nature.” Retrieved from https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nancy-letham-receives-1000-christmas-cards-from-around-the-world/ Image provided by South West News Service, https://swns.com/ First released on 12-25-2020. Access the transcript here: https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/meet-new-friends HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

5 min
22/12/2020

Shared Blessings

What happens to one of us affects all of us, and when the necessities of life become luxuries that not all of us can afford, it is then that we must rise up and stand together, to get by with a little help from our community. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your growth and development, including the exclusive members only Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join now at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/join CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com Website: onapositivenote.com TIMESTAMPS 00:15 Joke about charity 01:06 Insight about charity 02:00 Positive news story about charity 03:04 Insight about charity 03:40 Reflection questions 03:54 Wrap up LINKS & REFERENCES CBS 46. (2020, July 10). “Small town tries to spread kindness in a big way.” Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/small-town-tryies-to-spread-kindness-in-a-big-way/ar-BB16ygFe First released on 12-22-2020 https://www.onapositivenote.com/episodes/shared-blessings HOST Jonas Cain is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator of Fascination for Hashtag Positivity, an educational company that helps emerging leaders and their influencers initiate and manage positive change for personal and professional growth. MUSIC “Safety Net” by Riot “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones TAGS Positivity, Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Capital, Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, SocialSkills, Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, On a Positive Note, Positive News Stories, Some Good News, charity, blessings box, love thy neighbor --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

5 min

The world is full of negative news stories, so the goal of this podcast is to look to what’s right with the world first and then use that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onapositivenote/support

Creator

Jonas Cain
Years Active

2019 - 2022
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
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