How to Find Your Silver Linings

Witnessing the suffering of others can be deeply painful. In this guided meditation, Anushka Fernandopulle helps you cultivate both compassion and the ability to soothe yourself in the face of that pain.How to Do This Practice: Find somewhere peaceful, sit down and get comfortabl ... Show More

Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell and connect with others—and research shows he's not alone. We explore the science behind how music shapes our social lives.Summary: Musician and artist David Byrne reflects on how music opened his world ... Show More

Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.How to Do This Practice: Reflect on an area of your life that brings you joy—whether it’s a small moment, an activity, or a connection. Imagine experiencing that joyful moment. F ... Show More

We live in a culture obsessed with hope. We are trained to believe that being hopeful is the key to success. Stay positive. The sun will come out tomorrow. Keep the faith. But maintaining that kind of blind hope is hard. When our hopes are dashed, we often feel defeated. In a wor ... Show More

Do you focus on what's wrong with you, rather than what's right? Today, discover the spiritual tools needed to make positive changes, and start enjoying your life! 

If you're a student of history, you know that most things have gotten better for most people over time. But read the news and what do you hear? Pessimism, pessimism, pessimism.  There are several reasons why.  Special thanks to my friends at Readwise -- check out Readwise.IO ... Show More

In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope. What to Expect in This Episode: Learn how acknowledging your struggles can be the first ste ... Show More

Why are dalmatians often associated with firefighters and fire trucks? Is it just a mascot thing or is there more to the story? Of course, there is more to the story and this episode begins with a quick explanation. https://www.livescience.com/33293-dalmatians-official-firehouse- ... Show More

Being a positive person can be good for your health and social relationships. But can you take it too far? In this episode, we talk to psychologist Dr Linda Blair about what ‘toxic positivity’ is and why it’s bad, how to spot it, and how to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our ability to be civil and cooperative.  That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasp ... Show More

While optimism is often seen as essential for success, it can actually backfire if it blinds you to reality. In this video, Teal Swan explores how unchecked optimism can sabotage your efforts, limit growth, and damage relationships. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, ... Show More

Have you ever found yourself frantically wondering, If I don't take care of myself, who will? We have good news: You are NOT alone. Check out today's episode with Joyce, Ginger, and Erin as they talk through practical ways to exchange a fearful, self-focused mindset for a peacefu ... Show More