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Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast
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More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the world’s most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright.
Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through today’s negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to positive news, fresh insights, and uplifting perspectives.
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233. How to Travel Better: More Awe, Less Impact with Katie Losey
Jan 101:07:55Tap to summarizeKatie Losey has traveled the world with a rare blend of awe and responsibility, and she’s here to show us how to do the same. This conversation is about avoiding overcrowded destinations, supporting local communities, and letting wonder guide our choices and it will change how you think about adventure — and how gently you can move through the world.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome03:40 – Travel as a Force for Good05:15 – The Elephant Story That Sparked a Mission11:16 – Wonder, Wildlife, and Why It Matters14:35 – Overtourism and Making Better Choices21:40 – How to Vet Travel Companies and Hotels26:56 – Finding Awe in the Smallest Moments31:07 – Hidden Places and Smart Timing35:14 – Break37:29 – Practical Travel Questions Answered41:35 – Traveling With Purpose53:29 – Softness and Understanding01:05:30 – Why Personal Experiences Matter
Transcribe →232. Funding Hope, Not Hype: Scaling Local Solutions with Mohini Bhavsar
Dec 1801:30:21Tap to summarizeMohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.Chapters0:00 – Intro & Welcome3:57 – Introducing Grand Challenges Canada7:09 – Mr. Oxygen Man: A Life-Saving Innovation17:41 – Courage, Risk, and the Heart of Innovation26:06 – Mohini’s Personal Journey of Courage and Opportunity33:11 – Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals41:24 – Break44:05 – Unexpected Innovators Changing the World57:01 – Lessons From Failure and the Power of Pivoting1:02:01 – Books, Podcasts, and Tools for Positive Thinking1:26:30 – Final Reflections on Small Acts and Global Change
Transcribe →231. The Secret Sauce? Teen Volunteers Find Meaning Feeding Others with Sarah Leathers
Dec 401:05:27Tap to summarizeInside a phone-free kitchen in Hartford, teens prepare beautiful meals for neighbors in health crises—and, mentored by patient adults, discover confidence, belonging, and voice. Healing Meals Founder Sarah Leathers shares the five simple practices that turned service into community transformation.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome05:18 – How Healing Meals Supports Teens and Families11:12 – Measuring Impact: Surveys and Data on Teen Growth18:18 – The Transformative Power of Volunteering30:20 – The Secret Sauce Behind Healing Meals’ Success34:03 – Break36:19 – Inside the Healing Meals Kitchen44:20 – Teens Realizing Their Impact on Others47:36 – How Healing Meals Changes Career Aspirations52:27 – The Power of Intergenerational Relationships54:06 – How to Get Involved and Spread Kindness01:00:32 – Staying Hopeful and “Overly Optimistic”01:04:11 – Closing Thoughts
Transcribe →230. Building Planes, Building Futures: A New Era of Girls in Aviation Takes Flight with Beth White & Zoë Brosky
Nov 2001:14:58Tap to summarizeFeeling stuck—or hungry for a community that builds things? In this episode, we visit Beth White’s Habitat for Aviation in Vermont—home of Women Build Planes—where an airplane hangar creates life-long skills, mentors, and belonging. This life-changing organization delivers a welcome roadmap that anyone can use to reignite purpose, start or join a project with zero experience, open doors for teens, and turn setbacks into community wins. Even if aviation isn’t your thing, the model for living with purpose that we celebrate today is for everyone.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome05:03 – Finding inspiration from aviatrix Beryl Markham12:17 – A battle with cancer becomes a new mission22:29 – Break24:47 – Zoë’s story: growing up around aviation29:26 – Inside the pink hangar: women and girls building a real airplane39:24 – About Habitat for Aviation45:52 – The vision for a world-class aviation center59:20 – Lessons on courage, gratitude, and finding what you’re built to do1:11:05 – Closing
Transcribe →229. Use This Five Minute Checklist To Prevent School Tragedies with Det. Rich Wistocki
Nov 601:09:44Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, Detective Rich Wistocki shares the exact playbook he and his team use to stop school shootings and threats—often within hours. You’ll walk away with a simple five-step checklist anyone can use, and a reminder that compassion and vigilance can change outcomes.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:50 – School Shooting Stats08:05 – A Bomb Threat in Real Time20:50 – Teaching Students to “See, Say, and Report”26:39 – Why Mental Health, Not Guns, Is the Core Issue43:45 – Break46:00 – Warning Signs Adults and Peers Miss57:10 – Faith, Purpose, and the Path to Real Prevention1:03:19 – What You Can Do
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116. Saving Whales to Save Ourselves: Shared Survival through Whale Research with Dr. Iain Kerr
Jan 17, 2023Tap to summarizeA constant source of wonder in the world is learning about innovators who use technology in wildly novel ways to do tasks that used to be chores or next to impossible. Our guest, Dr. Iain Kerr, is at the center of that kind of wonder with the way he combines drone technology, the science of snot, and the study of whales. (Yes, you read that right.) Even if you are not a science enthusiast, Iain’s take on progress, finding purpose, perseverance, and innovative thinking will simply put a spring in your step. Sylvia Earle Ocean conservation 71% of this planet is covered with water Phytoplanktons Two out of three breathes come from the phytoplanktons Whales are the earthworm of the sea Ocean productivity has declined for over thirty years Whales face threats than they ever faced The whale pump The bell weather of ocean health Our oceans are downhill from everything Ocean research The endangered species paradox The Snot-bot Smelly means productive The drones Technology will not save the world Do what you can do Adopt a whale If you don’t fit in, that’s an asset not a liability Arc of time Singing whales/ whale songs National Geographic Money equals data Patagonia Do something and it will change the world Thinking outside of the box is crucial Dr. Roger Payne Old building <span s
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