Fridge-Free Tortillas, Sunshine Guilt, and Science-Backed Self-Compassion
This week, Arielle and Karissa explore the science behind sunshine guilt and share simple tips for reframing guilt with self-compassion. Then they chat about fridge-free tortillas helping vulnerable c...
6 Juni 202515min
From Reproductive Rights to Small But Mighty Chia Seeds
In this week's round-up, Karissa and Arielle dive into the mighty chia seed's digestive benefits and Cadence's push to make emergency contraception as accessible as a pack of gum. Join them as they ex...
30 Maj 202512min
The science of a sincere "sorry" and Boise's geothermal energy solution
What makes an apology feel sincere? Hint: It's in your syllables. This week, Arielle and Karissa dig into the psychology of saying sorry, celebrate Boise's bold geothermal energy system, and share oth...
23 Maj 202515min
Snakebites, sunscreen, and solutions: ancient humans, modern science, and unexpected heroes
This week, Arielle and Karissa dive into the wild and wonderful world of solutions—from ancient humans using ochre as sunscreen during a magnetic pole shift, to Tim Friede, a man who willingly took 20...
16 Maj 202516min
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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 202519min
