The quiet power of being average + life-sized animal puppets for climate action
Is an average life a failure—or a hidden strength? In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Arielle spotlights The Herds, a stunning climate art project featuring life-sized animal pup...
9 Touko 202521min
What Iceland and Switzerland can teach us about happiness, health, and healing
In this uplifting episode, Arielle and Karissa explore how Iceland's connection to nature, social supports, and resilience boost national happiness—and how Swiss doctors are now prescribing museum vis...
2 Touko 202518min
From oysters to ice baths: what boosts your health and helps the planet
In this week's episode, Arielle and Karissa dive into two feel-good stories they didn't expect to love: the science-backed benefits of shellfish and the surprising cellular perks of cold water immersi...
18 Huhti 202516min
Uncontacted tribes, wildfire-resilient homes, and hope in tough times
This week, Arielle and Karissa explore a groundbreaking move by Colombia to protect uncontacted Indigenous communities and biodiversity, a California builder's creation of the first wildfire-resilient...
11 Huhti 202519min
How crafting and friendships foster healing, joy, and upward mobility
This week, Arielle and Karissa explore the powerful intersection of creativity, mental well-being, and community. They dive into a groundbreaking study on how friendships across income lines can incre...
4 Huhti 202516min
Bloodless Bulls & Biodegradable Beads
This week, Karissa and Arielle explore creative sustainability in action—from biodegradable, seed-filled Mardi Gras beads developed by LSU students to Mexico City's bold move toward bloodless bullfigh...
28 Maalis 202514min
Why Calling Your Friends Matters + A Win for Accessibility in France
In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Karissa and Arielle dive into two compelling stories: why picking up the phone to call your friends can strengthen relationships and improve men...
21 Maalis 202517min
Coping with Travel Anxiety and Thriving in Uncertainty: Science-Backed Solutions
In this episode of The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa dive into some of the most anxiety-inducing headlines of the past week—from plane crashes to media overload—and explore how to...
7 Maalis 202515min
