175 episodes

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.

Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast Goodness Exchange

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 21 Ratings

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.

    174. Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory

    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

    • 1 hr 2 min
    173. Want Work that Feels Expansive? Find Your Noble Intention with Jill Donahue

    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

    • 51 min
    172. Mexico’s Whales are Winning as Everyday Heroes Work Together with Katherina Audley

    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

    • 1 hr 8 min
    171. As You Rise, Raise Others with You with Keneiloe Molopyane

    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
    53:24 – Closing

    • 55 min
    170. We Don’t Need Religion to Count Our Blessings with Pierre Pradervand

    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

    • 58 min
    169. Neurodivergent Relationships Are a Gift with Mariah and Byron Edgington

    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

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

racketballdog ,

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!

Dan Fritts

Fishplants ,

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!

Jhamtse Ambassador ,

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.

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