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The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup — 674 episodes
Gene therapy restores hearing, Gaza teens win a global prize, and eight more wins
Antarctic whales by the hundreds, the UK's generational smoking ban, and more positive news this week
Good news for donkeys, rats, wildflowers, and people who hate step trackers
Why you keep falling for the same person, and 9 other things worth discussing this week
(Guest Interview) Given Two Weeks, She Lived a Year: The Woman Who Built a Rescue for the Dogs Everyone Overlooks | National Pet Day 2026
Good Friday good news: speed friending, fire fungi, and the science of sleep
Touching the Veiled Christ, urban coyotes, and the truth about your allergies
From psilocybin to ocean robots: 10 solutions you'll actually want to hear about
Golden frogs are back, bacteria are eating cancer, and cherry blossom season is almost here
(Guest Interview) From 18 Women to 80,000: How Sambhali Trust is Empowering Girls in India | International Women's Day 2026
New Year, New Us: The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup goes bigger with 10 solutions
Holiday gifts for a loved one with cancer + a powerful Miwuk land-back victory near Yosemite
Should kids be banned from social media? Inside Australia's bold online safety experiment
Holiday health etiquette plus the first female crash test dummy is (finally) here
Thankful for optimists: a Thanksgiving shout out to The Optimist Daily community
From bike buses to art therapy: The uplifting solutions changing everyday life
The science of saving lives: new breakthroughs in immunity and allergy prevention
From chemo care to creative flair: two stories changing how we heal and create
Can concrete power cities? Can aspirin prevent cancer? The science says maybe.
Why women live longer (and what men can learn from it) + the world's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve
Bite-Sized Roundup: Cold Plunges, Kimchi, and Global Wins for the Planet
Underground libraries, rethinking BFFs, and other uplifting solutions
Hope after heartbreak: divorce support in India and 7 uplifting benefits of getting older
5 simple fitness tests for longevity + turning wind turbines into tiny homes
Celebrating Local Changemakers: Nominate Your Community Heroes of 2025
How Adults Can Capture Back-to-School Joy, and How Rocky Mountain National Park is Expanding Access
From mind-reading BCIs to ER-proof life tips: this week's top 10 innovations
Hormone-free male birth control + one-minute wellness check-ins
Safer streets, smarter cities: protecting women, wildlife, and well-being
Turning tragedy into hope: Rebuilding after wildfires and the future of canine cancer research
From clutter to connection: The screen-free movement and the magic of Poppins
From pinecones to predators: wildfire tech and the misunderstood vulture
Support for Texas flood relief and emotional recovery after disaster
Effective allyship in action + Belgian seniors hit the club in joyful resistance
Burial reefs and dissolving plastics: hopeful headlines for our oceans
Pride, periods, and little pleasures: spotlighting dignity, endometriosis, and daily joy
Fridge-Free Tortillas, Sunshine Guilt, and Science-Backed Self-Compassion
From Reproductive Rights to Small But Mighty Chia Seeds
The science of a sincere "sorry" and Boise's geothermal energy solution
Snakebites, sunscreen, and solutions: ancient humans, modern science, and unexpected heroes
The quiet power of being average + life-sized animal puppets for climate action
What Iceland and Switzerland can teach us about happiness, health, and healing
From oysters to ice baths: what boosts your health and helps the planet
Uncontacted tribes, wildfire-resilient homes, and hope in tough times
How crafting and friendships foster healing, joy, and upward mobility
Bloodless Bulls & Biodegradable Beads
Why Calling Your Friends Matters + A Win for Accessibility in France
Coping with Travel Anxiety and Thriving in Uncertainty: Science-Backed Solutions
Mastering Eye Contact for Better Communication + Norway Bans Fur Farming
Naps & Net Worth: How Sleep Boosts Problem-Solving + Discussing Female Invest
Love, Climate Justice, and a Snuggly Sleep Hack
The Rise of Ethical Social Media & Granting Nature Legal Rights
From Climate Action to Better Sleep: Solutions for a Brighter Future
Breakthroughs in Women's Health and Quiet Construction
California Wildfires: Solutions for Recovery, Resilience, and Support
New Year, New Intentions: Strategies for a Fulfilled 2025
Season's Greetings from the Optimist Daily!
California's Southeast Asian Curriculum and The Power of Tiny Acts of Kindness
The World's Largest Coral and Life-Changing Intergenerational Friendships
Indigenous Voices at COP16 and Intellectual Humility
Pop-Up Wetlands and Silicon Valley Jail's Store
All About Handling Disagreements, Conflict, and Confrontation
How Donating Food Boosts Supermarket Profits and LGBTQ+ Veterans Get the Honorable Discharge They Deserve
Record Sea Turtle Nests in Greece and The Life-Changing Power of a No-Spend Month
4 Ways You Can Help Hurricane Helene Victims Right Now
The 7 Types of Rest We Need and Tetris for PTSD
Bringing Back Wind-Powered Cargo Ships and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Why Senior Centers, College Campuses, and Day Cares Belong Together and Cool Constructions from the Ancient World
How the Paralympics Helps Us Talk to Kids about Limb Differences and $100 Million for Our National Parks
Farewell Sphen, One Half of Iconic Gay Penguin Couple and Secret Languages in Relationships
Stay Social (Without Feeling Drained) and Do Arts and Crafts Have a Bigger Impact on Life Satisfaction than Employment?
A Look Back at The Olympics: Lessons and Highlights
The Subtle Signs They're Into You and Gratitude, the Key to Longevity
A Guide to Sleep Journals and Dogs with Backpacks Rewild Lewes
Recover from Work Stress and San Fran Launches First-Ever Fully Hydrogen Powered Ferry
Election Anxiety (and How To Deal With It) and Building with Lunar Lego
Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
The Ancient Healing Power of Sound Baths and Why 'Dad Dancing' is so Good for Us
Staying Safe this Lighting Season and Free Grocery Combats Food Insecurity
Beer Spas and Yacht-Smashing Orcas
Emergency Service Equity for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Tackling Period Poverty in Indigenous Communities
Developing Your Personal Style and How to Nurture Adult-Friendships
Ghosting, Breadcrumbing, and Orbiting Explained and How to Help During Kitty Season!
"Sounds Right" Recognized Nature as Musician and Germany's Solar Balcony Revolution
Citizen Scientist Solutions and How Doing Less With Your Lawn Boosts Butterfly Populations
Virginia Welcomes Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Pakistan's Stories-on-Wheels Program
Thailand's Rainbow Revolution and The Surprising Anger-Reducing Strategy
The Green Solution to Better Sleep and Positive Self Talk
Reef Stars and Botswana's Women Safari Guides
The Over-The-Counter Opill and Positive Masculinity Influencers
Boosting Girls' Confidence with Team Sports and 'March Meowness'
Celebrating International Women's Day and France's Move to Guarantee Abortion as Constitutional Right
US Finally Returns Asante Kingdom Artifacts to Ghana and The Power of Joy Lists
Taylor Swift's Lifesaving Songs and Diversity Training for AI
Whale Cultural Exchange and England's Biodiversity Net Gain Program
Mindfulness for Students and The Smileyscope
Decode Chicken Language and Sleep Your Way to a Longer Life
California's Sea Otters and Twilight Zone Fungi
Spain's First Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome and a Neuroscientist's Guide to Strengthening Your Brain
Dry January and The Golden Gate Bridge's Life Saving Makeover
Connecting at Family Gatherings and Design Solutions to Urban Loneliness
Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Tackle Tough Issues and Unveiling Oxford's Word of the Year.
Nature Guardians in UK Companies and Detroit's EV-Charging Roads
Patagonia Transforms Waste into Fashion and Smartphone Codes for Children's Well-being
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
Tracy Chapman and Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence
Reinstating Film Intermissions and Art Preserves Endangered Flora
Solo Dates and Combatting Disinformation
Building Bridges in the Midst of Conflict
Goodbye Discriminatory Electoral Map and The Mental Health Benefits of Horror
The Power of Hobbies and Disco Balls for Science
The American Climate Corps and Indigenous Land Rights
Star Safaris and Baby Beavers
New Chapters for The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy
Paul Relis and His Time on The Environmental Frontier
Fantastical Flying Ships and a Beautiful Eco-School Project
NASA Investigates UFOs and Understanding Extraterrestrial Life through Kombucha
Early Whale Watching and How Animal Research Advances Women's Health
Smart Pillows and Uber's Aid in Ukraine
Insect Informants and How To Reduce the Environmental Cost of Meat
Electric Food Trucks and Scaling Up Solar Production
Composting in California and The Attentional Failure during Driving Questionnaire (AFDQ)
Mental Health Benefits of Youth Team Sports and the VEST Hackathon
Firefighting Goats and World's Largest Plant
Barbie's First Trans Doll and Germany Returns Namibian Artifacts
The Biggest Photo Database of Amazonian Wildlife and The Fight Against Greenwashing
Colorado Law Defends LGBTQ+ Parents' Rights and Talking with Kids Afraid of Going Back To School
Public Transportation in Germany and Secret Ingredient to Longer Lasting Roads
Summer Youth Employment Programs and Bid Binge Watching Goodbye
Everything You Need To Know About Heatstroke
Resilient Redwoods and Conserving the Belize Barrier Reef
US Soccer to Close Gender Pay Gap and Contact Lenses Treat Glaucoma
Positive Labor Trends in the Trucking and Architect Industries
US Job Market Bounces Back and Drown Out Toxic Diet Culture
Tips for Supporting Someone with Bipolar Disorder and What to Do at a Professional or Personal Fork in the Road
Rescuing Lithium and Algae-Powered Computing
The Orbex Rocket and A Record Smashing Jumping Robot
Medicinal Tattoos and Portugal's Floating Solar Park
Stanford Opens New Climate Focused School and The Benefits of Backgammon
Faster, More Climate Resilient Internet and New 2D Material
Tasmania Becomes Carbon Negative and Germany Drops Renewable Energy Surcharge
104 Marathons and 4 Pandemic Lessons
Wands for Wildlife with Jen Knight
Working Together to Ban Toxic Chemicals and Protect Coral Reefs
An Ancient Enzyme and Connecticut Expands Abortion Rights
All-Electric Heating and Captain Fanplastic
Cycling and Archery: Great for your Health!
Elders Climate Action with Nadine Young
Plogging and Adaptogens
Understanding Birth Choices and Encouraging Pollinators
Fukushima and Protecting African Children Against Malaria
Tips for Zero-Waste Air Travel and LA County Bans Disposable Dining Ware
Eco-Friendly Disposal of Old Clothes and Transforming Indian Slum Without Sacrificing Community
Migrating Birds and Saving Ancestral Lands
The PepToc Hotline and Electric Homes
Wireless Intubation and Kidney Stones in Space
Self-Repairing Plastics and Sponge Cities
Changing our Thinking with News Resiliency and Psilocybin Therapy
A Binational Ecological River Park & Fraudulent Whisky
Bonus Episode: Viv for your V
Bonding Vampire Bats & Wands for Wildlife
Drunken Monkey Hypothesis & Bacterial Enzyme Machines
Estrellita the Woolly Monkey & How Spiders Use Webs to Hear
Climate Anxiety and Body Neutrality
A New Cancer Diagnostic Tool & No Kids? No Problem!
The Resting Reef & The Cramm
Sequencing the Entire Human Genome & Carbon-Sequestering Indigenous Forests
Pluto's Ice Volcanoes and Moody Microbiomes
Sponge Cities and Climate Victory Gardens
Algae Oil & Freshwater Fish
Coral Gardeners & Marvel's Climate Change Superhero
Ethical Bouquets & Sustainable Bikinis
The Carbon Crusher & Crushing Kidney Stones
Sarah Cameron Sunde and 36.5 / A Durational Performance with the Sea
Women in STEM & Simple Steps Toward Climate Activism
Springtime Rituals & Biochar, an Ancient Solution
Help the Ocean from Anywhere & Booming E-bike Sales
Diébédo Francis Kéré & Can Video Games Treat Health Conditions?
WFH Without Hurting Your Back and Low Dementia Rates in a Remote Bolivian Tribe
Italy Adds Wind Farms & Spot Misinformation About Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Cancer Sniffing Ants & Honduras Stops Open-Pit Mining
UK Tackles Greenwashing & Converting CO2 Into Food
Therapy Dogs & Peatlands
A Shout Out to Fantastic Women
Empathy vs. People-Pleasing & How Many Ancestors Do We Have?
6 Climate-Friendly Lifestyle Shifts & City Trees
Revolutionary Asthma Treatments & Improving Crops Without Genetic Modification
Halcyon Person on Karma's World
Fair Home Appraisals & Goodbye UK Anti-Homelessness Law
Sustainable Spices & How Kenyan Community Regrew its Forest
Wildbook & Treatment for Video Game and Internet Addiction
Carbon-Eating Bacteria & Training Your Fat to Age Better
A Few Words About The Ukraine Crisis
How to Prepare for Wind Storms & Project First Light
Cleaning The Great Lakes & Discovering the Seafloor
Choking Under Pressure & Social Connections Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's
An Optimistic End to Love Week with Joyce Catlett
A Brain-Scanning Helmet & Precision Fermentation
The Bronzeville Microgrid & Gabon on Ocean Conservation
3 Ways to Boost Intimacy & Ditching "Virginity"
Slowing Down & The Five Love Languages
Reusable Pallets and Conscious Coffee Consumption
Genetically Atlasing the Brain & The 3 Second Exercise
Canadian Doctors Prescribe Time in Nature & Novel Diabetes Treatment
Fire Up The Vagus Nerve & MINIMA Cancer Treatment
Cigarette Cleaning Crows & The James Webb Telescope
Liz Brunner: Dare to Own You
PFA Technologies & Cargo E-bikes
Kombucha & The No-Sexist-Swearing Movement
Fake Poop & LGBTQ+ Movement within Roman Catholic Church in Germany
Digital Skills Training for Older Workers & Restaurant Messaging
Bee Bricks & Overcoming Drug-Resistant Bacteria
ByBlocks & Cooling Bamboo
Fibers Unsorted & Wordle
Maps & Preventing Collisions in Space
Pristine Coral Reef & Aquaponics
Food Scrap Recycling & Zero-Waste Stores
The Sniff Test & Retrofitting Old Buildings
Jigsaw Puzzles & Edible Cellulose Coating
Laughing Animals & Science Moms
Diane Macedo: The Sleep Fix
Forest Schools & Later School Start Times
Green Trends for 2022 & LitterLotto App
Floating Communities & Cheetahs in India
4 Day Work Weeks & Asteroid Simulations
Shingle Solar Panel Roofs and Your Brain on Music
Shift from Natural Gas & Plastic Packaging Ban
Little Wednesday & Maintaining Mental Health
Musical Instruments & New Year's Resolutions
Best of the Year: Education
Best of the Year: Policymaking
Best of the Year: Business
Best of the Year: Science
Green Energy & Green Space
Lost Birds & Speech Therapies
Virtual Reality & New Year's Resolutions
Animal Sentience & Dogs
Alexa Carlin: Adaptable
Ghost Particles & Powerful Trees
Tornado Relief & Floating Robots
IVF Coral & Chart-Topping Bird Songs
Ryan Frederick: Right Place, Right Time
Mariella Satow: Sign Up
Social Media Safety & Welsh Tree Planting
Community Garden & Brain Surgery
Decluttered Holidays & Metal Detector Finds
Fertility Benefits & Rainforest Keepers
Fungi Networks & The Cross Bronx Expressway
Poisons Help & Learning Language
EV Charging & Bristol Electric Avenue
Popcorn Insulation & 3D-Printed Eye
Glitter & Football
Happy Thanksgiving!
Octopuses & Target
Social Anxiety & Rainforest Protection
Gamification & Right to Repair
Joan Blades & Living Room Conversations
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