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 Apr 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 202515min
Mastering Eye Contact for Better Communication + Norway Bans Fur Farming
In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Karissa and Arielle explore Norway's groundbreaking decision to ban fur farming, diving into how activism, consumer choices, and political acti...
28 Feb 202519min
Naps & Net Worth: How Sleep Boosts Problem-Solving + Discussing Female Invest
In this episode of The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, Karissa and Arielle explore the surprising link between naps and enhanced problem-solving skills—because sometimes, sleeping on it really is the b...
21 Feb 202518min
Love, Climate Justice, and a Snuggly Sleep Hack
Happy Valentine's Day! This week, Arielle and Karissa are diving into a love-infused lineup of solutions, starting with a fascinating study on how your partner's scent might actually help you sleep be...
14 Feb 202513min
The Rise of Ethical Social Media & Granting Nature Legal Rights
In this week's episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Karissa and Arielle dive into the world of ethical social media and environmental justice. First, Karissa explores decentralized platfor...
7 Feb 202518min
