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Everyone is sick and tired of being bombarded with depressing and anxiety-provoking news. This podcast provides weekly episodes every Monday that brings you up to date with always uplifting, positive news stories. Hopefully this will help everybody remember that positive things are happening and there are people still making a difference in this world!
This is the good news that matters. The Positive News Podcast is here to rebalance your media diet with uplifting, independent journalism about what’s going right in the world. We’re launching with a six-part series called Developing Mental Wealth, which uncovers the fascinating ways that communities are dealing with mental health issues in parts of the world where circumstances can be the most challenging. Hosted by medical doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi Rhodes, we travel from Guat ...
Stories in this episode include 82-year-old Faith O'Reilly, who is competing in powerlifting despite battling bone density issues, and 76-year-old David Jackson, who has returned to school to earn multiple degrees. Other highlights include golfer JJ Spun, who balanced caring for his sick daughter with winning the US Open, and a teacher who helps sp…
In this episode of 'The Positive Truth' podcast, various uplifting news stories are shared, emphasizing the impact of kindness and heroism. These include a Kansas City bartender's life-saving kindness, a soccer coach in New York revived through CPR, first responders in West Virginia rescuing flood victims, a rescued beagle protecting its owner from…
This episode we discuss uplifting news stories centered around youth empowerment and inspiring comeback tales. The themes include the remarkable achievements of an 11-year-old prodigy who has already earned two academic degrees, a story of a reformed former gang member turned successful artist, and the heroic actions of an 11-year-old girl who save…
This episode we discuss various positive news stories, including six-year-old twins in Pittsburgh running a successful, donation-based lemonade stand to spread positivity, and a Canadian mother who won an ultra marathon six months after giving birth. Among other stories, they talk about a woman who saved a man's life with CPR in a park, a second-ge…
The Positive Truth podcast returns after a year-long hiatus to share uplifting news and stories of community empowerment and inspiration. Hosts Tim and Jp discuss various heartwarming initiatives, including a Staten Island deli rewarding students for academic achievements, a father-daughter duo providing RVs for disaster victims, a Texas principal …
Join Tim and JP as they return to the Positive Truth podcast, bringing you heartwarming and uplifting news stories. In this episode, they discuss inspirational stories from the Paris Olympics, including a 16-year-old track star, a groundbreaking surgical feat from China, and touching stories of perseverance from athletes overcoming tremendous odds.…
The final episode in our first series takes you to Zimbabwe to learn about a project that is beautifully simple, but whose impact is being felt far beyond Harare where it began. Seyi and Radha meet Professor Dixon Chibanda, a classically trained psychiatrist who, following the tragic death of a client by suicide, was inspired to take psychiatry out…
This week, Seyi and Radha take you to Lagos in Nigeria, where sharp increases in heat and flooding have put the city – the largest in Africa – on the frontline of the climate crisis. They discover the Zen Café, which has recently been set up to support those struggling with eco-anxiety, and hear how the project has created a space for concerned cit…
Radha and Seyi are taking you to Guatemala this week, a mountainous country in Central America where almost half of the population has Indigenous roots. They discover a project called Buena Semilla, which is using women’s circles to empower Indigenous groups and reconnect them with traditional Mayan concepts of wellbeing. They meet the founder, Ann…
Radha and Seyi are back on the African continent this week, in Johannesburg. They travel to South Africa’s biggest city to learn about a narrative therapy technique called the Tree of Life, which has been so successful it’s now used in more than 40 countries. They meet the creator of the Tree of Life approach, Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo, who founded an or…
Seyi and Radha are hopping over the Atlantic this week to meet a group of women in Peru, who are supporting the country’s neurodivergent community with their mental health challenges, through the simple act of hosting picnics. They meet journalist and co-founder of the Peruvian Neurodivergent Coalition (CNP), Caro Díaz, team member Karina, and picn…
We’re kicking off this Developing Mental Wealth series with a trip to the Ivory Coast. We hear the incredible story of Marie-Alix de Putter, whose project Heal by Hair is training hairdressers as mental health first responders, making it easier for people to get support in a country where mental illness remains taboo. Seyi and Radha meet founder Ma…
The Positive News Podcast brings you the good news that matters. In our opening six-part series, Developing Mental Wealth, we uncover the fascinating ways that different communities are supporting people’s mental health in parts of the world where circumstances can be the most challenging. Hosted by medical doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi R…
In this episode we dive into uplifting science and technology news. Highlights include Bilal Ahmed's sustainable solar-powered car, groundbreaking cancer research identifying proteins that detect cancer early, and an inspirational case of cancer and HIV remission from innovative genetic treatments. Plus, hear about strides in breast cancer treatmen…
If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/Instagram: @thepositivetruthpodcastEmail: [email protected]:The P…
This episode of The Positive Truth Podcast, titled 'Empowerability,' celebrates stories of empowerment, understanding, and opportunities created by individuals for people with disabilities. Highlights include a mother who opens an inclusive cafe to provide her son and others with disabilities a place to work, an architect building an apartment comp…
This episode we introduce a new segment called 'Positive Politics,' focusing on positive news stories about government actions around the world that benefit people. We discuss various topics such as Joe Biden's pledge to spend $1.7 billion to end hunger in the United States by 2030, the United States' first high-speed rail linking Los Angeles to La…
In this episode we discuss the journey of Ed Dwight, who hoped to become the first black astronaut in 1961 and, despite facing discrimination and eventually leaving the astronaut program for art, receives a chance to go to space with Blue Origin in 2024. Another story features Mr. Shukla from India, who protected a biodiverse forest from coal minin…
In this episode of The Positive Truth Podcast, hosts Tim and JP focus on the contributions and inspirational actions of youth across communities. They share uplifting news stories, including an 11-year-old girl from Massachusetts who helps animals find homes, high school seniors in New Orleans solving a centuries-old math problem, students saving t…
In this episode of the Positive Truth Podcast, hosts Tim and JP introduce a new segment focused on senior citizens' positive news stories, emphasizing that making a positive impact knows no age limit. Stories highlighted include a 73-year-old man who completed a half marathon in all 50 states, a retired individual dedicating 16 years to cleaning up…
This episode highlights six innovative developments including a robot designed to keep birds off airport runways in Alaska, insecticide-treated nets to combat malaria, balcony solar panels in Germany, and groundbreaking gene therapy treatments for vision impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Through these stories, the podcast aims to spread awareness…
This episode of The Positive Truth Podcast showcases a series of uplifting stories emphasizing the impact of kindness, from a NICU nurse's lifelong bond with a patient to a UPS driver's beloved community farewell after 42 years and a security guard's compassionate act of giving away his shoes to a hospital patient. The hosts, JP and Tim, share thes…
In this episode of The Positive Truth, Tim and JP share a series of uplifting and positive news stories centered around athletes and ordinary people engaging in extraordinary acts of athleticism, kindness, and community support. They discuss a Canadian grandmother breaking a world record for the longest female abdominal plank, the Oklahoma City Thu…
In this episode, hosts Tim and JP share six heartwarming stories spotlighting the remarkable accomplishments and kindness of young individuals. Highlights include an eight-year-old chess prodigy defeating a grandmaster, Girl Scouts raising money for a community microchip scanner for pets, and a fundraising initiative by elementary school students e…
This episode of The Positive Truth podcast is dedicated to Feel Good Friday, featuring six uplifting and positive news stories to inspire listeners. Highlights include Mr. Beast's initiative of donating 600 electric bikes to those in need across America, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library expansion in Virginia offering free books to children, a hea…
This episode of the Positive Truth Podcast, hosted by Tim and JP, is dedicated to sharing uplifting and inspiring news stories from around the world, celebrating everyday superheroes who make a significant difference in their communities. The hosts exchange stories of remarkable individuals, including a quick-reacting bus driver named Kia, who save…
This episode of The Positive Truth Podcast features hosts JP and Tim sharing uplifting stories aimed at inspiring listeners and spreading positivity. The episode includes a remarkable story about Russ Cook, a 27-year-old who ran the entire distance of Africa in 352 days to raise over 800,000 euros for charity, despite facing challenges such as gett…
In this episode of The Positive Truth, hosts Tim and JP share uplifting and inspiring stories about dogs who have performed heroic acts, demonstrating the unwavering loyalty and bravery of our canine companions. From a dog named Hero who kept his owner warm and fought off predators, to Gaia, a husky who became a therapy dog after her owner passed a…
This episode features the transformative journey of Franklin Aion, a former prisoner at La Jollita Prison in Panama City, who revolutionized the prison's environment and economy through a recycling program named Eco Solidos. This initiative not only turned the prison into a cleaner and healthier place but also helped former prisoners secure employm…
If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/Instagram: @thepositivetruthpodcastEmail: [email protected]:The P…
This episode of The Positive Truth Podcast, titled 'Feel Good Friday', features uplifting and inspirational stories that showcase the power of community, perseverance, and transformation. The hosts, Tim and JP, share heartwarming tales, including the story of Miss Alice, a dedicated crossing guard in Berkeley, California, who, upon retiring after 2…
If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/Instagram: @thepositivetruthpodcastEmail: [email protected]:The P…
If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/Instagram: @thepositivetruthpodcastEmail: [email protected]:The P…
If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/Instagram: @thepositivetruthpodcastEmail: [email protected]:The P…
Everyday Heroes Among Us: Incredible Acts of Bravery and KindnessThe Positive Truth Podcast episode showcases heartwarming stories of ordinary individuals performing extraordinary acts of bravery and kindness, embodying the essence of everyday superheroes. Hosts Tim and JP dive into tales of a Chicago resident saving 14 people from a fire, Captain …
Inspiring Athletic Generosity: Stories of Sports Figures Making a DifferenceIn this episode of The Positive Truth, hosts Tim and JP share uplifting stories centered around sports figures engaging in positive actions beyond their athletic achievements. The episode kicks off with the tale of two individuals named Sophie in Australia who began a viral…
In this episode of The Positive Truth, JP and Tim share uplifting and positive news stories. They discuss the Orange Art Project, a nonprofit that brings art to foster families, and a heartwarming story of a boy's stuffed animal going on vacation. They also highlight a daycare program that brings together seniors with preschoolers, a nonprofit that…
This episode of The Positive Truth Podcast highlights everyday superheroes who have taken action to help others. The stories include a man who saved a driver from a dangerous situation, sanitation workers who rescued a family from a fire, a custodian who performed the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student, a woman who has donated blood for si…
In this episode of The Positive Truth, JP and Tim share two inspirational stories. The first story is about a group of individuals in British Columbia who were inspired by the movie 'Pay It Forward' and started a 'Pay It Forward' chapter in their community. They perform acts of kindness and have grown a strong community of over 3,000 members. The s…
In this episode of The Positive Truth Podcast, JP and Tim share six uplifting and positive news stories. They discuss a diver who saves a stingray from a fishing hook, a man who saves his friend's life with CPR, a cashier who calms a crying child at Dollar Tree, a teen who invents a wristband monitor for Alzheimer's patients, a cancer vaccine neari…
In this episode of the Positive Truth, JP and Tim share uplifting and inspiring stories. They discuss the definition of an athlete and highlight the achievements of Doug Dillard, a man with cerebral palsy who has completed four marathons and excels in various sports. They also talk about Be Able, a nonprofit organization that supports differently a…
In this episode we discuss and share six superhero/rescue positive news stories!If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories you want us to talk about on the show, tell us about a topic you would like covered, or to stay updated on future episodes you can reach us at:www.facebook.com/ThePositiveTruthPodcast/I…
In this episode we share two inspirational stories: one about Hunter Moore, a young man with cerebral palsy who overcame obstacles to become a bodybuilding champion, and another about Essie Gilchrist, a foster parent who made a lasting impact on a troubled teenager.If you want to get in touch with The Positive Truth to give us positive news stories…