The science of saving lives: new breakthroughs in immunity and allergy prevention
In this week's episode, Arielle and Karissa gab about two groundbreaking medical solutions changing lives: a one-time gene therapy that helps children with ADA-SCID develop healthy immune systems, and...
31 Loka 202517min
From chemo care to creative flair: two stories changing how we heal and create
This week, Arielle and Karissa talk about two powerful wins for compassion and creativity. New York's new law makes scalp cooling treatments more accessible for cancer patients, while a D.C. author re...
24 Loka 202519min
Can concrete power cities? Can aspirin prevent cancer? The science says maybe.
This week, Arielle and Karissa spotlight two game-changing breakthroughs: MIT's new battery concrete, which could turn buildings into energy storage devices, and a Swedish study showing that low-dose ...
17 Loka 202514min
Why women live longer (and what men can learn from it) + the world's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
In this episode, Karissa and Arielle begin in the Pacific Islands, where Indigenous leaders are creating the world's first ocean sanctuary designed to preserve migratory routes across national borders...
10 Loka 202521min
Bite-Sized Roundup: Cold Plunges, Kimchi, and Global Wins for the Planet
Arielle opens the episode with a quick update—she's feeling under the weather, so Karissa is taking the reins this week. In this bite-sized round-up, Karissa highlights some of the most intriguing sto...
3 Loka 20254min
Underground libraries, rethinking BFFs, and other uplifting solutions
In this week's Optimist Daily Roundup, Arielle and Karissa explore solutions that inspire connection and community. From Warsaw's new underground library that encourages commuters to swap scrolling fo...
26 Syys 202520min
Hope after heartbreak: divorce support in India and 7 uplifting benefits of getting older
This week, Karissa and Arielle dive into stories of transformation. From India's empowering divorce retreats to science-backed reasons to embrace aging with open arms. They discuss why aging might jus...
19 Syys 202522min
5 simple fitness tests for longevity + turning wind turbines into tiny homes
In this week's roundup, Arielle and Karissa explore two powerful solutions shaping the future of health and sustainability. First, discover how five simple fitness tests—like balancing on one leg or y...
12 Syys 202520min
