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A Bit of Optimism

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  • The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.
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  • The Anxious Generation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt
    Mar 26 2024

    Anxiety disorders affect Gen Z at astronomically higher rates than previous generations. There's plenty to be anxious about in the modern world. But the reason behind Gen Z's mental health crisis might be simpler than you'd think.

    According to social psychologist and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt, the answer lies in growing up with a combination of smartphones and social media. In his new book The Anxious Generation, he argues that Gen Z's anxiety is a symptom of being the first generation to go through puberty on Instagram and TikTok, with iPhones available to access them constantly.

    Thankfully, Jonathan believes the problem is solvable. He shares some advice he has for concerned parents and tells me how we can fix the mental health crisis affecting our kids in just a few years time.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.

    To learn more about Jonathan's work, check out:

    anxiousgeneration.com
    jonathanhaidt.com

    And for parents, visit:

    letgrow.org


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    36 mins
  • How to Live to 100 with Blue Zones explorer Dan Buettner
    Mar 19 2024

    Most of us would count ourselves lucky to live to age 80. And yet, there are places on Earth where people regularly live to 100, suffer virtually no chronic disease, and live life with a sense of purpose.

    These "Blue Zones" are the focus of Dan Buettner's work. He's a National Geographic explorer, an author, and a documentarian. He spent years traveling and studying the Blue Zones to understand why these 5 places on Earth produce some of the happiest, and longest-lived, people in the world.

    Dan and I discuss why happiness is the key to longevity, creating Blue Zones in our own lives, and how a longer life can begin with simply rearranging your kitchen.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.


    For more on Dan Buettner and his work, check out:

    his Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

    or bluezones.com

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    43 mins
  • Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin
    Mar 12 2024

    As the private space industry races to colonize space for profit, where does NASA fit in to the equation?

    Laurie Leshin is just the person to answer that question. She's the Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the first female director in JPL's storied history. To her, NASA's future is defined by its mission — exploring the cosmos for the greater good of humankind.

    Laurie and I discuss the role of Space X and Blue Origin in the new space age and why NASA should set its sights on Mars, and flying to even deeper space beyond.

    This...is A Bit of Optimism.

    To find out more about Laurie and her work, check out:

    jpl.nasa.gov

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    38 mins

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More CRT Dribble

I normally really enjoy Simon Sinek’s thinking but this interview comes from the position that white people are inherently racist and that the effort to fine-tune our reeducation is the interviewee’s gift. It is ironic that intelligent people seem to fall for the trap of thinking that segregating people by color to assign their racist nature it’s not a racist act.

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Insights to millennials

I wasn’t aware of Sara Kuburic before this podcast but am so glad I listened. My children are millennials and so much of what Sara says resonates with my understanding of their struggles. Very helpful to me to increase my awareness of what questions and tools can help. Thanks !

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Favorite Podcast and host

Always love these conversations and learn so much. It’s also uplifting and fun! Every episode I learn something new that I want to share with my tribe.

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great takeaways in this episode

an educator for a girl's school explains the benefits of an all-girl School and what they're trying to accomplish

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Great Interesting Podcast .Brilliant!

I really LoveSimon as I listen to him in Ted and His Podcast is Amazing. I truly love his work is brilliant! Thank You !

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What an Amazing Episode!

I loved this episode! Simon is such an amazing conversationalist and listener! This episode shows and shares the power of listening, slowing down, and being present. I will be sharing this episode with many people! THANK YOU!

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Insightful!

I very much enjoy Simon and his guests. He has a wide array of topics to discuss and I appreciate his mindfulness while interviewing. I especially loved the episode with the TSA lady and the guy who did the voice of Goofy! So much fun!

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Great Series!

Love too many of the episodes to list. Even the episodes I did not love taught me. Great job Simon!

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Amazing

always learning something amazing in here I can't believe how much knowledge and beauty. amazing and Liv is gorgeous the whole package beauty and intelligence

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Inspiring!

Making a difference in people lives in a way that builds character and caring. Love love love it!

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