Positivity Matters

Positivity Matters
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Conversations with scholars, organization leaders, and community builders focused on wellbeing, positive psychology, mental health, and human flourishing.

  1. David Berez⁠: Courageous Optimism and the Path from Warrior to Healer

    FEB 1

    David Berez⁠: Courageous Optimism and the Path from Warrior to Healer

    Retired police lieutenant and positive psychology practitioner David Berez, MAPP, DRE joins us to discuss how we can transform trauma into a catalyst for growth. David shares his journey from a 20-year career in law enforcement—where "resilience" meant simply bouncing back—to his development of "Courageous Optimism," a framework that empowers first responders to become "anti-fragile" in the face of chaos. By blending the science of human flourishing with the gritty reality of police work, David illustrates how storytelling and vulnerability can break the stigma of silence and save lives. David Berez’s VIA Strengths: Honesty | Kindness | Curiosity | Perspective | Social Intelligence Audio Editor: Kyle Gross (https://kylegross.myportfolio.com) Recorded: January 7, 2026

    44 min
  2. Dele Davies, MD: Leading Positive Change with Emotional Intelligence 

    JAN 22

    Dele Davies, MD: Leading Positive Change with Emotional Intelligence 

    Dele Davies, MD, Interim Chancellor at University of Nebraska Medical Center Emotional Intelligence (EQ) = (Personal Competence = Self Awareness x Self-Management) x (Social Competence = Social Awareness x Relationship Management) CliftonStrengths: Significance | Futuristic | Focus | Maximizer | Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Belief  Recorded: January 8, 2026

    51 min
  3. Grant Stonebraker: Building a Pay-It-Forward Culture

    12/23/2025

    Grant Stonebraker: Building a Pay-It-Forward Culture

    Grant Stonebraker: Building a Pay-It-Forward Culture Speaker, coach, and author Grant Stonebraker shares how his signature strengths of honesty, kindness, and love fuel both his entrepreneurial work and his grassroots kindness movement, Operation: Pay It Forward. Grant discusses how spirituality and creativity guide his approach to building authentic connections and inspiring others to make progress through simple, intentional acts of goodness. This conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live their values and spark positive change in their community. A visualization of the aggregated VIA Strengths of people who have been guests on the podcast after adding Grant’s top VIA Strengths: Honesty | Kindness | Love | Spirituality | Creativity Audio Editor: Kyle Gross (https://kylegross.myportfolio.com/) Recorded on: 11/20/2025

    35 min
  4. Jacob Kendall: Curiosity, Creativity, and Rethinking How We Grow Older

    12/23/2025

    Jacob Kendall: Curiosity, Creativity, and Rethinking How We Grow Older

    Jacob Kendall: Curiosity, Creativity, and Rethinking How We Grow Older Dr. Jacob Kendall—gerontologist, social worker, and two-time open-heart surgery survivor—joins us to share a fresh lens for understanding health across place, and time. Drawing on his signature strengths of creativity, curiosity, and humor, Jacob challenges one-dimensional thinking about aging and advocates for a pro-aging mindset grounded in fairness and forgiveness. This conversation will transform how you think about growing older—and inspire you to approach life's challenges with both scientific rigor and deep humanity. A visualization of the aggregated VIA Strengths of people who have been guests on the podcast after adding Jacob’s top VIA Strengths: Creativity | Fairness | Curiosity | Humor | Forgiveness Audio Editor: Kyle Gross (https://kylegross.myportfolio.com/)Recorded on: 11/19/2025

    1h 9m
  5. Leo Louis II: Identity Formation, Community Building, and Cultural Transformation 

    11/15/2025

    Leo Louis II: Identity Formation, Community Building, and Cultural Transformation 

    Leo Louis II: Identity Formation, Community Building, and Cultural Transformation Leo recently co-authored the book: The Grownfolks and the Magic Wand Recorded: November 14, 2025

    41 min
  6. Lakesha Green: Speaking Love into Community through the Arts and Vision

    10/31/2025

    Lakesha Green: Speaking Love into Community through the Arts and Vision

    Lakesha Green: Speaking Love into Community through the Arts and Vision Lakesha is the Executive Director of the Union for Contemporary Art CliftonStrengths: Self-Assurance | Learner | Input | Arranger | Strategic Recorded: October 30, 2025

    52 min
  7. Amy Goodburn: Building the Good Life with Husker P.O.W.E.R. 

    10/27/2025

    Amy Goodburn: Building the Good Life with Husker P.O.W.E.R. 

    Amy Goodburn: Building the Good Life with Husker P.O.W.E.R.  Senior Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Undergraduate Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln CliftonStrengths: Learner | Achiever | Input | Discipline | Arranger Recorded: September 10, 2025 P.O.W.E.R. = Purpose, Ownership, Well-being, Engagement, and Relationships From the Inter-association Wellbeing Collaborative: We define well-being as an optimal and dynamic state that allows people to achieve their full potential. Our focus is on two interdependent types of well-being: 1) individual and 2) community.

    34 min
  8. Amy Lanham: Creating Wellbeing Through Recreation

    10/27/2025

    Amy Lanham: Creating Wellbeing Through Recreation

    Amy Lanham: Creating Wellbeing Through Recreation Campus Recreation Director, University of Nebraska-Lincoln CliftonStrengths: Responsibility | Communication | Developer | Relator | Belief Recorded: September 3, 2025 From the Inter-association Wellbeing Collaborative: We define well-being as an optimal and dynamic state that allows people to achieve their full potential. Our focus is on two interdependent types of well-being: 1) individual and 2) community.

    52 min
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Conversations with scholars, organization leaders, and community builders focused on wellbeing, positive psychology, mental health, and human flourishing.

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  • Creator
    Positivity Matters
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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