The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup
With Arielle Tiangco and Karissa Garcia
Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
Episodes
February 14, 2025
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 better. Then, they explore San Francisco State University’s groundbreaking new climate justice requirement, plus more inspiring stories on sustainability, wellness, and innovation. Whether you’re celebrating romance or just enjoying some good news, we’ve got the perfect dose of optimism for you!
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PLAY 13:34 min
February 07, 2025
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 platforms like Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, which challenge big tech by prioritizing privacy, transparency, and community governance. Then, Arielle shifts our focus to New Zealand, where Taranaki Mounga has been granted legal personhood, marking a monumental step for Indigenous rights and environmental protection.
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PLAY 18:42 min
January 31, 2025
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 move to fund the UNFCCC after U.S. withdrawal, highlighting how private initiatives can drive climate action.
Shifting gears to better sleep, they explore five key nutrition tips that can help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed—from prioritizing protein and fiber to timing your water intake wisely.
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PLAY 14:06 min
January 24, 2025
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’s quiet construction revolution, leading the way in sustainable and emission-free building practices. Tune in to discover how optimism is shaping the future!
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PLAY 12:37 min
January 17, 2025
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 supporting first responders and evacuees to mitigating the health risks of wildfire smoke, they share practical tips and inspiring stories of community efforts. Plus, they highlight other uplifting solutions from around the world.
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PLAY 16:46 min
January 10, 2025
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. Forget those rigid New Year’s resolutions—learn how intentions can guide your heart and mind toward meaningful change. The hosts also explore how psychological richness, mindfulness, curiosity, and creativity can transform everyday routines into opportunities for engagement and joy.
Start your year with optimism and actionable solutions—hit play and get inspired!
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PLAY 15:38 min
December 20, 2024
Season's Greetings from the Optimist Daily!
In this special mini-episode of The Optimist Daily Weekly Round-Up, join us for a heartfelt message of gratitude from our team. With Karissa out sick, we’re keeping it short and sweet—reflecting on the importance of optimism in today’s world and celebrating you, our incredible community. From all of us at The Optimist Daily and The World Business Academy, we wish you a joyful and hopeful holiday season!
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PLAY 01:44 min
December 13, 2024
California's Southeast Asian Curriculum and The Power of Tiny Acts of Kindness
Episode Description:
This week’s good news:
Arielle kicks things off with an inspiring story about California’s new Southeast Asian curriculum, which celebrates the histories and resilience of Hmong, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Americans. Karissa follows up by exploring the science behind small acts of kindness and how these tiny gestures can create meaningful change in our communities and beyond.
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PLAY 13:01 min
November 22, 2024
The World's Largest Coral and Life-Changing Intergenerational Friendships
This week's good news:
Arielle begins by bringing us to the Solomon Islands, where The National Geographic Pristine Seas team accidentally discovered the world's biggest coral. Then, Karissa shares how programs like Dorot and Eldera are helping youth and elders create intergenerational friendships and why these relationships are so important, especially in this day and age.
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PLAY 17:21 min
November 15, 2024
Indigenous Voices at COP16 and Intellectual Humility
This week's positive news:
Karissa opens the podcast with wonderful news from this year’s COP16 UN Biodiversity Summit. Then, Arielle dives into why practicing intellectual humility can help us face our own biases, open up to different perspectives, and enrich our understanding of the world.
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PLAY 16:25 min