
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

From Climate Action to Better Sleep: Solutions for a Brighter Future
In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Arielle and Karissa dive into the latest solutions-focused stories making a positive impact worldwide. They discuss Michael Bloomberg's bold mo...
31 Jan 202514min

Breakthroughs in Women's Health and Quiet Construction
In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Karissa and Arielle dive into groundbreaking advancements in women's health with a revolutionary blood test for endometriosis and explore Oslo'...
24 Jan 202512min

California Wildfires: Solutions for Recovery, Resilience, and Support
In this episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Karissa and Arielle shine a light on the devastating California wildfires and explore actionable solutions for recovery and resilience. From sup...
17 Jan 202516min

New Year, New Intentions: Strategies for a Fulfilled 2025
Welcome back to The Optimist Daily Weekly Round-Up! Arielle and Karissa kick off a brand new season with a conversation about setting intentions to make 2025 a year of personal growth and fulfillment....
10 Jan 202515min




















