The Happy Broadcast
Start your week off right with short stories inspired by the world of fixers, doers, and problem solvers. The Happy Broadcast helps enhance your happiness by focusing on positive things happening in our world. Each week we highlight a handful of positive news stories, share some mental health tips, open the floor for our community to share what makes them happy, and walk you through some quick exercises to help get your week going. Hosted by Amy O’Dwyer and featuring news and stories from artist Mauro Gatti’s popular social channel, The Happy Broadcast (IG @the_happy_broadcast (https://www.instagram.com/the_happy_broadcast/) ).
- 11 minutes 4 seconds35: Europe's First Retirement Home for Elephants, World’s First Land-Based Coral Farm and Gifting your Time This ChristmasWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at France opening a retirement home for elephants, a land-based coral farm and a record breaking year for clean energy installations. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of gifting time this Christmas and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 December 2021, 6:00 am - 10 minutes 54 seconds34: New Potential Cancer Fighting Drug, the Creation of a Vast Marine Reserve and the Psychological Benefits of HandwashingWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at a new potential cancer fighting drug, the creation of a vast marine reserve and 10 countries who are producing nearly 100 percent electricity. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of washing your hands and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 November 2021, 6:00 am - 10 minutes 49 seconds33: Forgetful Squirrels Helping to Plant Trees, World-First Magic Mushroom Trial and Finding Your Happy PlaceWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at how squirrels losing acorns could be beneficial to other organisms, the world's first psilocybin trials taking place in Australia and how France are legislating to protect its book stores. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits to having a happy place and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 November 2021, 6:00 am - 10 minutes 49 seconds32: Huge levels of CO2 stored by Whales, New Sight Restoring Technology and the Benefits of Keeping Your Environment TidyWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at how whales could be the answer to capturing and storing huge amounts of CO2, new technology which allowed a woman to be able to see letters and shapes and an English football team who's goal is sustainability. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits to your mental wellbeing of maintaining a tidy environment and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 November 2021, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 40 seconds31: Basic Income for Irish artists, Colombian Anti-Machismo Hotline and Dinner Time with Friends and FamilyWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the introduction of basic income for Irish artists and art workers, an anti-machismo hotline for men in Colombia and mussels removing microplastics from the ocean. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits eating with others and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 November 2021, 6:00 am - 10 minutes 39 seconds30: World’s Largest Plastic Recycling Plant, Malaria Vaccine and Helping OthersWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the opening of the world’s largest plastic recycling plant, approval for the first malaria vaccine and a playground built from seized guns. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of helping others and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 October 2021, 9:00 am - 11 minutes 5 seconds29: Free Public Transport, Norway’s Last Coal Mine and “Happy to Chat” BenchesWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at one country’s offer of free public transport, Norway’s last coal mine and Poland’s first “happy to chat” benches. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, how to express your emotions and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 October 2021, 9:00 am - 10 minutes 55 seconds28: A Ban on Plastic Wrapping, Chat Checkouts and 43 Million TreesWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at one country’s ban on plastic wrapping for fruit and veg, chat checkouts in the Netherlands and the 43 million trees to be planted in Rwanda. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, how to express your emotions and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 October 2021, 9:00 am - 11 minutes 24 seconds27: A Vote Against Animal Experimentation, CBeebies’ New Presenter and BlueberriesWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the European Parliament’s vote to phase out animal experimentation, CBeebies first presenter with Down’s Syndrome and China’s pledge to stop funding new coal energy plants abroad. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the calming powers of blueberries and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 October 2021, 9:00 am - 10 minutes 58 seconds26: An Indigenous Resistance Against Climate Change, innovative cat treats and Spicing Up Your LifeWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the first country to ban the shark fin trade, an indigenous resistance prevents massive amounts of pollution and new cat treats hitting the shelves next year. We’ve also got out Awesome Person of the Week, a new way to spice up your life, and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 September 2021, 9:00 am - 10 minutes 51 seconds25: A Nightclub Powered Through Body Heat, The World's Largest Carbon Capture Machine & Edible Coffee CupsWelcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at a nightclub in Glasgow’s innovative way of powering their lights, the world’s largest carbon capture machine and Manchester City’s edible coffee cups. We’ve also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of volunteering, and some breathing!
Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you’re listening, and if you’d like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!
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