Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast Goodness Exchange
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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.
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174. Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory
In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the desert wastelands of our planet (that human activity created) back into their once lush, productive forests and grasslands, Ecologist Roger Savory has one of those transformational observations that the world could be embracing.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
3:00 – Caring About Future Generations
8:00 – The Roots of Desertification
13:10 – Break
15:27 – A Personal History Interwoven with Nature
17:17 – Unveiling the Biological Carpet
23:49 – Quick Insight into Land Restoration
27:10 – The Critical Top Millimeter
31:30 – Understanding the Micro Water Cycle
35:40 – Revitalizing Depleted Soils
38:55 – Agricultural Practices and Their Consequences
42:45 – Everything Is Connected
49:52 – The Barrier of Instinctual Fear
53:52 – Success in Australia
58:50 – Closing -
173. Want Work that Feels Expansive? Find Your Noble Intention with Jill Donahue
Our guest today, Jill Donahue, has a story that is a shining example of how it is possible to respond to tragedy in a positive way that opens a life of purpose for us. Jill’s personal experience with the downside of the Pharmaceutical industry inspired in her an unwavering commitment to better patient outcomes. To that end, she’s become a sought-after speaker about how we all can find noble intentions in our working lives.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:27 – From Loss to Impact: Jill's Purposeful Journey
04:56 – Purpose in Every Pharma Role
08:59 – Ethical Engagement and Purposeful Influence
13:27 – Purpose: The Key to Engagement & Profit
15:11 – Your 'Why': Foundation of Purposeful Living
16:53 – Break
19:03 – Purpose for a Better World and Workplace
22:03 – A Tale of Loss and Purpose with Jill
24:13 – Professional Growth Through Purpose
27:20 – Trust and Engagement Through Purpose
30:15 – The Heart of Purpose-Driven Work
32:01 – Driving Work with Curiosity and Learning
34:30 – Fostering a Culture of Purposeful Leadership
37:01 – Purpose-Driven Approach to Challenges
39:38 – Solutions Through the Lens of Purpose
42:14 – A Future Vision for Purpose-Driven Pharma
44:45 – Embracing Growth Through Purpose
47:03 – Final Call: Embrace Life & Work Purpose
50:00 – Closing -
172. Mexico’s Whales are Winning as Everyday Heroes Work Together with Katherina Audley
Katherina Audley is a National Geographic Explorer and whale researcher who has found a way to build community and restore the natural world in unique ways. She has helped a small village in Mexico come together to support the rare ecosystems that surround them, building a prosperous future for everyone—and their community’s decisions are affecting things 200 miles away, and beyond!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:18 – Discovering a Passion for Whales
11:11 – Building Eco-Tourism and Community Engagement
12:03 – The Importance of Education and Youth Engagement
17:14 – Achieving Significant Environmental and Social Impact
28:25 – Break
31:04 – Catarina's Eclectic Background
45:16 – The Power of Whales as Good News Stories
52:57 – All Change is Local: The Importance of Community Engagement
59:24 – How You Can Get Involved and Help
1:06:31 – Closing -
171. As You Rise, Raise Others with You with Keneiloe Molopyane
Do you remember your childhood dreams, when you aimed to be something audacious? When she was a child watching cartoons, Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane declared that she would one day be the first South African, black, female archeologist—and now she is! Her story can inspire us in many directions. Not only is she working in the famous Cradle of Humankind, she has also earned the distinction of being a National Geographic Explorer.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:06 – Inspirations & Archaeology Pursuit
07:22 – From Student to Archaeological Leader
11:09 – New Grounds in Paleoarchaeology
14:10 – Challenges & Leadership in Science
18:05 – Risks of Cave Explorations
26:22 – Cradle of Humankind vs. Mankind
33:38 – Break
36:20 – Character Building
40:50 – Super Scientist Project: Inspiring the Future
46:00 – Mentorship's Role in Growth
50:19 – Building Future of Science & Leadership
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170. We Don’t Need Religion to Count Our Blessings with Pierre Pradervand
I’ve often questioned whether I would interview an author who has written yet another book in the “Spirituality” genre—that is, until I met Pierre Pradervand, an 86-year-old author of 23 books. Pierre still puts in 14-hour days to help people find love and kindness outside the chaos of the world’s spiritual “influencers,” and he compares going to the internet with heartfelt questions on spirituality to finding your dinner in the junk food section of the Supermarket. We need a fresh approach!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:07 – Silence, Listening, and Personal Growth
06:10 – Exploring Unconventional Spirituality
10:36 – Global Contributions and Social Issues
13:47 – Everyday Spirituality and Blessings
19:55 – Transformation and Adversity
23:58 – Personal and Trusting Spirituality
25:26 – Balancing Busy Lives with Spirituality
29:08 – Break
32:01 – Evaluating Spiritual Leaders and Growth
34:55 – Providence and World Perspectives
39:20 – Journey to Maturity and Love
42:57 – Final Reflections: Practical Spirituality
49:40 – Closing -
169. Neurodivergent Relationships Are a Gift with Mariah and Byron Edgington
Do you love someone or work with someone (or maybe it’s you) who just doesn't feel like they fit in? It turns out that as many as 20% of us are “neurodivergent,” meaning that our brain pathways do not function like everyone else’s. Our guests, Mariah and Byron Edgington, are on a mission to help us see the missed potential and the joy that we can share when we look at neurodiversity as a gift.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:13 – Impacting LinkedIn Communities
05:03 – Transformative Mindset
07:16 – Creative Collaboration
10:57 – Overcoming Childhood Struggles
15:14 – Championing Neurodiverse Kids
18:16 – Neurodiversity in the Corporate World
21:27 – Innovative Workplace Solutions
26:09 – Harnessing Intuition
28:01 – The Power of 'I Am'
29:52 – Break
32:07 – Embracing Neurodiversity
35:57 – Navigating Social Media
43:08 – Vision Boards & Mindset
50:29 – Reactions to Neurodiversity
58:50 – Advancing Neurodiversity Education
1:05:37 – Next Steps and Resources
1:09:32 – Closing
Customer Reviews
The Conspiracy of Goodness
It is indeed challenging to be a positive person in this world. It seems that from the time we’re born until we pass, negativity surrounds us. From every corner of our environment, the media, TV, internet, our work environment, our friends, family and even ourselves, be it purposeful or subtle, can be a source or influence for negativity.
Therefore it is also indeed a great breath of fresh air for someone like Dr. Lynda and her group to show and share in the potential for good each of us can make if we are willing to work for it.
Dr. Lynda and the Conspiracy for Goodness podcast brings forth and unite individuals from around the world who are changing the world for the better and but just as important, challenging us to do the same. I applaud your work!
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A joyous listening experience
This is one of my very favorite podcasts. So grateful to have discovered the Goodness Exchange and be treated with so many uplifting and inspiring messages from Dr. Lynda and her guests. Sometimes my whole day just seems brighter from having listened. Thank you!
A weekly source of inspiration and goodness
The Conspiracy of Goodness Podcasts - brilliantly hosted and led by Dr. Lynda are a weekly - sometimes daily - source of inspiration for me.
I get to hear from luminaries such as Drew Dudley, Elspeth Jones and Lobsang Phuntsok.
These conversations provide me with hope and joy that there is enough goodness in the world to carry us forward to a new path of sustainable and mindful living framed by a kinder and gentler world.
Whenever I seem to be getting down I visit the Conspiracy of Goodness podcasts and videos for a dose of goodness that transforms my thinking back to hope, optimism and joy.