Support for Texas flood relief and emotional recovery after disaster
In this special episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa discuss the devastating Texas floods and how to respond with both compassion and care. They walk through trusted way...
11 Juli 202510min
Effective allyship in action + Belgian seniors hit the club in joyful resistance
In this week's episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Arielle and Karissa revisit Part II of our popular 2020 series on allyship—this time diving into what effective allyship really looks li...
27 Juni 202518min
Burial reefs and dissolving plastics: hopeful headlines for our oceans
This week on The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa dive into ocean-inspired solutions. From sea moss superfoods and memorial reefs that turn human ashes into coral habitats to break...
20 Juni 202515min
Pride, periods, and little pleasures: spotlighting dignity, endometriosis, and daily joy
This week, Arielle and Karissa dive into the science of little treats—those small, joyful moments that can regulate stress, boost dopamine, and support mental health. They also spotlight a record-brea...
13 Juni 202519min
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
