Good Vibes Only - A Wholesome News Cast: Recent Episodes
Good Vibes Only
Welcome to Good Vibes Only - Your weekly wholesome news cast of positive news to remind you that everything isn't totally terrible. Each week, I'll share some uplifting news, highlight great work being done by local organizations, and end with a wholesome media recommendation.
Heads up! No episodes for the next two weeks - I'm starting on my dissertation fieldwork next week -- woohoo! Here's to not being totally overwhelmed with stress. If I have time I'll try to squeeze in a sliver of good vibes, but if not, then sending good vibes for you all for the next two weeks (and beyond, always) and I'll hopefully have a nice long episode of good vibes when I return!
In this episode, we look at a (few) cafes for people living with dementia, strides in solar energy, Panama's first country-wide Indigenous radio station, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Insight Walk: https://insightwalk.org/
Legends & Lattes: https://bookshop.org/books/legends-lattes-a-novel-of-high-fantasy-and-low-stakes-9798985663235/9798985663211
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/manchester-based-orchestra-relaunches-hugely-23967776 | https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1003961/reality-tv-show-aims-to-raise-alzheimers-awareness
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-based-online-lgbtq-bookshop-7148689
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/solar-flower-saskatoon-high-school-1.6467493
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61479993
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wolastoqew-carpenters-toys-iwk-1.6473973
https://www.outlookindia.com/travel/at-this-farm-kids-promote-wildlife-conservation-and-protect-dying-art-forms-news-200300
In this episode, we look at a girl group making strides in Benin West Africa, county-wide community garden of sorts, an organization empowering children with complex health needs, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Hear Your Song: HearYourSong.com
The Year I Stopped to Notice: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-year-i-stopped-to-notice/miranda-keeling/9781785787966
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.positive.news/society/cost-of-living-six-creative-ways-that-communities-are-responding
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/birtley-cafe-young-employment-disability-23822346
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/05/28/1098826216/like-the-linda-lindas-this-teen-girl-band-in-benin-makes-you-dance-and-think
https://www.reckonsouth.com/justice/2022/05/justice-and-joy-black-trans-led-nonprofit-uses-joy-to-fight-hate-in-alabama.html
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/05/07/sstb-me-and-the-bees-lemonade.cnn
https://news.yale.edu/2022/05/09/sick-children-hope-healing-and-friendship-comes-song
In this episode, we look at a teenager's first published artwork, co-living for disabled young adults, a community pantry in the Philippines, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
Big Panda and Tiny Dragon: https://bookshop.org/books/big-panda-and-tiny-dragon/9781647225124
Hadestown: hadestown.com/
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/community-pantry-pioneer-ana-patricia-non-named-woman-of-courage-by-us-embassy/
https://www.euronews.com/2022/05/20/good-news-uk-s-first-queer-museum-how-coffee-grows-cucumbers-how-to-land-a-plane-for-begin
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/19/somerset-super-nature-reserve-will-benefit-uk-rarest-wildlife
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/mental-health-book-children-northumberland-23928333
https://gulfnews.com/uae/12-year-old-ceo-pre-teen-author-cardiac-attack-survivor-sharjah-childrens-reading-festival-2022-hears-from-inspirational-speakers-1.88030495
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/05/11/uk-s-first-queer-history-museum-opens-its-doors
Shorter episode this week, but I wanted to still make sure I provided some slivers of good vibes. In this episode, we look at (many) examples of black joy, a children's book written by a student with Tourette's syndrome, and more!
Organization Spotlight - https://www.facebook.com/BLRRbuffalo
Tristan Strong: https://bookshop.org/books/tristan-strong-punches-a-hole-in-the-sky/9781368042413
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.theroot.com/a-uk-teacher-works-to-stitch-black-joy-into-harsh-histo-1848804402
https://gradynewsource.uga.edu/joy-village-school-offers-new-chances-for-local-black-youth/
https://www.positive.news/society/the-men-who-walk-together-for-mental-health/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/anonymous-donor-pays-student-debt-for-2022-wiley-college-class/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-61237894
In this episode, we look at a man who has been volunteering his time to sing to hospital patients for decades, a South African bookshop, a camp for trans youth, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Women's Advocates: https://www.wadvocates.org/find-help/
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/this-96-year-old-has-been-singing-to-hospital-patients-for-30-years-1.6442260?cmp=rss
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-incredible-kids-dance-turn-their-lives-around-2022-05-06/ | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2iiYoD2Mfc&ab_channel=Incrediblekids
https://www.jta.org/2022/05/05/culture/these-trans-rights-activists-lifelong-jewish-summer-camp-friends-opening-lgbtq-camp
https://www.cpr.org/2022/05/05/rural-strasburg-high-school-teaches-indigenous-traditions-from-northern-arapaho-tribe/
https://www.africanews.com/2022/04/29/south-africa-small-bookshops-bring-literature-to-townships/
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/20119833.barnoldswick-pastor-open-new-cafe-vulnerable-eat-free/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/09/kenya-kipsigis-forest-back-to-life-aoe
Hi everyone! Unfortunately, no episode this week as my laptop, which has all my editing and podcast materials, is in need of repairs. I will hopefully be back next week! Its been a long week, so please take some time and be kind to yourself this weekend.
In this episode, we look at a transitional housing village, a kid who raised the bar for lemonade stands, a local nonprofit in India, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Stand for Strays: standforstrays.in
Sun Haven: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432860/Sun_Haven/
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/victorias-tiny-town-how-a-collection-of-shipping-containers-became-a-community-5272341
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/17/us/idaho-humane-society-lemonade-donation-trnd/index.html
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/just-outside-mexico-city-community-run-forests-provide-eco-services-livelihoods/
https://www.stlmag.com/culture/Literature/the-noir-bookshop-celebrates-black-creativity-in-st-louis/ | https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-a-bookstore-to-the-south-side
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/iowa-woman-tiktok-fire-department-shirts-dad-50-states
https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/18/bangus-as-a-saving-grace-to-these-three-women/
Shorter episode this week as I am on vacation for a few days. Please enjoy this episode featuring a creative teacher, a mother's dream coming true, new technology for people using wheelchairs, and more!
Organization Spotlight: https://www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org/about-us | https://www.ted.com/talks/dixon_chibanda_why_i_train_grandmothers_to_treat_depression?language=en
Wings Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtU8nBnpFVE&ab_channel=Gothfrog
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-polk/elementary-teacher-uses-reggae-music-to-inspire-students
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/mum-knitted-loving-gift-son-23594595 | https://thecuddlygan.co.uk/about-us
https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/04/12/wandercraft-meet-the-french-tech-company-building-an-exoskeleton-to-let-wheelchair-users-w
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202204/13/WS62563a8aa310fd2b29e56b5f_1.html
https://twitter.com/ElisaStoneLeahy/status/1514357412735684608
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/04/ecuadors-pastaza-province-indigenous-groups-collaborate-on-forest-conservation/
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/apr/15/rebuilding-nablus-the-brothers-bringing-life-to-ancient-palestine-streets
In this episode, we look at a crisis cafe, Indigenous efforts to save rainforests, London buses for people experiencing homeless, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Driving for Change: https://changeplease.org/pages/driving-for-change
I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/i-hear-the-sunspot/9781944937300
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/spend-night-derby-caf-offering-6879397
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60943884 | https://saigoneer.com/saigon-bars-cafes/19640-h%E1%BA%BBm-gems-th%E1%BB%9Di-thanh-xu%C3%A2n,-the-special-saigon-cafe-run-by-deaf-staff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-humber-60959487
https://www.anyama.org/anyama/#lettre | https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/04/08/my-dream-has-never-been-to-buy-sports-cars-man-creates-environmental-charity-with-200m-jac
https://www.newsweek.com/priest-brings-stray-dogs-mass-adoption-touches-hearts-1696118
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2022/an-indigenous-village-works-save-brazilian-forest-seed-by-seed/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-61009103
In this episode, we look at a Chinese doctor protecting wildlife, an indie bookshop in NYC's Chinatown, a Facebook group started by transgender activists, second graders penning notes to help shelter dogs, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Evoluer House: https://www.evoluerhouse.org/
Where are we going, Dad? - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdYiDWp4gf2lCFXgIrxQd1AMgJrdQift
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/mar/31/yu-and-me-bookstore-chinatown-new-york-community
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/wellington-robert-perkins-wetland-habitat-beavers-birds-turtles-1.6403620
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/03/28/richmond-shelter-dog-adopt-students/
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202204/05/WS624b840aa310fd2b29e55101.html
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/brave-behind-bars-prison-education-program-focuses-on-computing-skills-for-women/ | https://bravebehindbars.org/#about
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-54915317
https://www.upworthy.com/how-one-road-trip-began-a-thriving-facebook-group-helping-hundreds-of-trans-people-find-jobs?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
I didn't include it in the episode because it was already one of the biggest news stories of the week, but here is a great op-ed covering the revolutionary work organized by Chris Smalls that led to Amazon's first union: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/amazon-union-chris-smalls
Sorry for the pops in audio! Will try to improve mic quality and recordings as I continue.
In this episode, we look at a denim jacket business, an Atlanta program offering a second chance for inmates and shelter dogs, an African game studio, indigenous community work in Mexico, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Social Butterflies: https://socialbutterfliesfoundation.org/
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/business/customised-denim-jacket-business-hellesdon-norwich-8779954 | https://www.facebook.com/bellsandwhistlesdesignsbyconnie/
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/couple-has-the-sweetest-way-of-taking-their-rescue-dogs-out-on-little-adventures
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackelyn-kastanis-simply-from-the-heart-help-women-battling-cancer-feel-beautiful/ | https://sftheart.org/inspiration/
Clip: https://youtu.be/W_l21gpPSdE
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/03/indigenous-communities-transform-a-mexican-desert-landscape-into-forest/
https://www.today.com/pets/pets/bars-offers-second-chances-men-jail-dogs-rcna17552
https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/15/telling-african-stories-through-video-games/
https://www.ecowatch.com/cardboard-shredding-hawaii-conservation-sustainability.html
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22876551/mourning-grief-second-line-new-orleans-jazz-funeral
In this episode, we look at instances of Black Joy, a new game developer and publisher focused on bridging games and mental health, a dog who befriended the butterflies in his garden, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Burans: https://burans.org/
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Links to the original articles + clips are below:
https://www.npr.org/2022/03/18/1087616983/this-lebanese-university-gives-senior-citizens-a-chance-to-go-back-to-school?t=1647699445938 | https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2021/12/university-for-seniors-aub-programme-helps-older-adults-stay-engaged/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/03/15/book-giveaway-virginia-jennifer-williams/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-60764585 | https://www.pritzkerprize.com/laureates/diebedo-francis-kere
https://www.reckonsouth.com/aint-too-proud-to-beg-for-more-joy-black-joy-march-11-2022/
Black Joy TEDtalk clip by the incredible Miracle Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PveqmDnqZw4&ab_channel=TED
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/09/world/ukrainian-refugee-aid-poland-border-trnd/index.html
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/dog-is-friends-with-butterflies-in-his-garden
https://www.ign.com/articles/devolver-co-founder-new-publisher-games-improve-mental-health | https://www.deepwelldtx.com/
DeepWell clip: https://www.deepwelldtx.com/
All music by Pixabay!
In this episode, I share a few updates for the podcast and include a sliver of good vibes for your day!
Donate to PEPTOC's line: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peptoc-hotline?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
The Boy, the Mole, The Fox, and the Horse: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse/charlie-mackesy/9781529105100
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Music by Pixabay!
In this episode, we look at a Cat Cafe in Lviv, efforts to rebuild a Palestinian bookshop, inclusivity in theatre, and more!
Organization Spotlight - RainLily: https://rainlily.org.hk/eng/latest
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Links to the original articles are below:
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/owners-of-ukrainian-cat-cafe-stay-put-and-protect-their-cats | https://www.facebook.com/catcafelviv/
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-medical-graduate-set-to-become-first-indigenous-female-surgeon-20220224-p59zbt.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-ukraine-war-refugees-airbnb/
https://theface.com/culture/skatepal-empowering-young-people-palestine-skateboarding-non-profit-charity-skateistan
https://www.delmartimes.net/art/story/2022-03-02/theater-notebook-two-local-youth-theater-productions-celebrate-inclusion
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2022/2/24/books-across-borders-rebuilding-gazas-destroyed-bookshop
Music by Pixabay!
In this episode, we look at the work of a Ukrainian nonprofit working with children during armed conflict, an Inuit language course to preserve culture, a man who threw a pancake party for his entire neighborhood, and more!
Organization Spotlight: https://voices.org.ua/en/ | https://www.instagram.com/voices_of_children/
Links to Articles:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/this-inuk-woman-is-teaching-her-indigenous-language-online-to-help-others-reconnect-with-inuit-culture-1.5788331
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-pair-open-queer-supermarket-23090895
https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/19943795.maxs-mates-mental-health-support-group-men-barry/
https://www.today.com/food/people/san-francisco-man-feeds-75-neighbors-effort-make-friends-rcna15063
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/21/africa/nigeria-neonatal-jaundice-solar-power-crib-intl-hnk-spc/index.html
https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/02/23/in-a-first-for-chinatown-nonprofit-buys-privately-owned-building-to-avert-displacement
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/13/entertainment/puppy-bowl/index.html | Highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIl_Ga9j7gg
Media Recommendation: Spiritfarer - https://thunderlotusgames.com/spiritfarer/
The Escapist Documentary on Spiritfarer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxx8sEGjntI&t=288s
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Audio Effects By Pixabay!
In this episode, we look at the work being done by environmental activists Kenya, innovative new technology, a boutique for foster children, and more!
Organization Spotlight - Black Violin Foundation: https://www.blackviolinfoundation.org/
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Links to the original articles are below:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/african-youth-are-getting-paid-to-fight-climate-change-by-restoring-mangrove-ecosystems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60258620
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cats-diorama-restaurant-japan-pandemic/ | https://www.instagram.com/diorama_syokudou/
https://www.wistv.com/2022/01/24/foster-family-opens-clothing-boutique-kids-need/
https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-worlds-first-ghibli-park-opening-in-2022-061120 | https://ghibli-park.jp/en/
https://www.today.com/parents/tiktok-stand-families-facebook-group-offers-support-lgbtq-couples-rcna13588
https://mothership.sg/2022/02/70-species-mandai-wildlife-bridge/