Here's Something Good
Each day we aspire to bring you the good news. Because there is good happening in the world, every day, everywhere — we just need to look for it and share it. Here’s Something Good is a short daily podcast that offers inspiring stories, helpful tips and shared experiences to motivate and inspire you every day. We’re letting you in on the best advice we’ve gotten, the news that’s brightening our day, and practical insights from experts and leaders you know and some that you may not, including ordinary people making an extraordinary difference. Here’s Something Good comes to you Monday through Friday — it’s a great way to start your day on the positive side of life.Here’s Something Good is a production of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio, with support from Founding Partner P&G and Bank of America. For more information on Seneca Women, visit our website senecawomen.com and download the Seneca Women app free in the App Store.
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A Simple Technique to Get More Done
Trying to be productive while working from home is especially challenging, which accounts for a new surge of popularity for a technique that’s been around for decades. We are revisiting The Pomodoro Technique - A technique named for the tomato-shaped timer that is its hallmark. We tell how it works.
5 min
102
Happiness Really Is in Our Own Hands
More money doesn't mean more happiness. But doing good deeds and thinking kind thoughts actually can boost contentment. We talk to Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor at UC Riverside and a creator of the world-famous "happiness pie chart” on how to be happy, even during Covid.
8 min
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What We Can Learn from a 16-Year-Old About Help...
Early in the pandemic, San Diego high schooler Ashley Cohen was moved by news reports of mothers who couldn't feed their families. The nonprofit she created to combat hunger is now national, it's all run by teens--and it offers valuable lessons for anyone who wants to change the world.
8 min
104
An Act of Good: Closing the Chore Gap
When everyone in the home gets involved in household chores, all family members benefit. There's greater happiness and stronger relationships. We discuss an easy way to make a positive difference in this area through a campaign called Come Clean to Close the Chore Gap. It's one of P&G's 2,021 Acts of Good for 2021.
9 min
105
How to Bounce Back from a Case of the Blues
Feeling down, sad or blue sometimes is a normal human emotion, especially during this long pandemic. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz offers practical advice for boosting your mood.
7 min
106
The Secret of Real Leadership
What does it take to be a leader? Pat Mitchell, who's led organizations from PBS to CNN Productions, reveals the trait that enables women leaders to successfully handle crises like Covid.
6 min
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How to Ask for a Raise in Challenging Times
Things are tight economically and many of us are working harder than ever. But, depending on your industry and company, there are opportunities and even the possibility of a raise. So how do you make a successful ask? We get great advice from communications expert Kristi Hedges.
8 min
108
How to Make a Better Impression on Zoom
Zoom business meetings, Zoom school classes, Zoom parties...our work and social lives exist largely on-camera these days. But if you feel you're not making the best impression on Zoom, there are easy tips to fix that. We get great advice from executive presentation coach Jennifer Hennings.
9 min
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Black Girls Hike: Bringing the Great Outdoors t...
Getting outdoors for a hike or other activities is one of the best things we can do for mind and body. But nature adventures have not always been available to women of color. Denver-based Jessica Newton is changing all that with her nonprofit Vibe Tribe and Black Girls Hike.
9 min
110
An Easy Way to Calm Those Feelings of Anxiety
Wouldn't it be great to have a simple way to alleviate the anxiety that comes with Covid, the election aftermath and the other challenges of contemporary life? We're sharing an easy, effective technique we learned from psychiatrist and podcaster Dr. Gail Saltz.
4 min
111
A Lesson in Never Giving Up
Back in 1847, Elizabeth Blackwell was rejected by every medical school she applied to, because of her sex. The one school that admitted her, did so as a prank. Learn how she turned the tables on the people who thought medical education for women was a joke, and went on to become America's first woman doctor.
6 min
112
Why Your Brain is More Flexible Than You Think
Remarkably, it's possible to change things we don't like about ourselves—even traits like pessimism or procrastination—and to do it at almost any age. Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, a senior lecturer at MIT, reveals the science behind this phenomenon, as well as tips on how to alter behavior.
9 min
113
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Network
Covid may have changed the way we network, but it's also made it more crucial. These times just requires being a little more creative. Business expert Dorie Clark has great tips—and a fresh way to think about this valuable tool.
8 min
114
An Easy-to-Do Act of Good: Keeping Girls in Sports
Sports is a real confidence booster for girls--but many girls drop out of sports just when they need it most, at puberty. We've found an easy way to help: A campaign called #KeepHerPlaying. It's one of P&G's 2,021 Acts of Good for 2021.
11 min
115
Making Women's Voices Heard at the Podcast Awards
At last night's iHeartRadio Podcast Awards, we presented the first-ever Seneca Women Podcast Award to a woman who is amplifying the voices of other women. The winner: Amena Brown, host of HER with Amena Brown.
7 min
116
What Kamala Harris' Vice Presidency Means for W...
When Kamala Harris was sworn in on Wednesday, she made history as the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian-American to become Vice President of the United States. We talk to Melanne Verveer and Sharon Bowen about why her inauguration is so meaningful to so many.
9 min
117
How to Ask for What You Want—And Get It
Asking for exactly what you want isn't always easy, but it's important to do. Executive coach Dr. Palena Neale tells why we need to share our authentic voices, and gives three tips that will make your next ask easier—and more likely to get a "yes."
9 min
118
What Women Gained in 2020
For all of its challenges--and there were many—2020 had a number of bright spots for women. In some ways you could even call it The Year of the Woman. Dr. Dorothy Sue Cobble, professor of history and labor studies at Rutgers University, helps us look back at what's been gained.
9 min
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The Foods That Can Make You Happier and More En...
Can food really affect your mood? The answer is yes. And with winter settling in, now's the perfect time to learn about the foods that can perk you up--or drag you down. We get tips from Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician, expert in nutritional psychiatry, and instructor at Harvard Medical School.
10 min
120
The Great Thing You Can Do for Mind and Body—in...
There's an easy solution to the sluggishness and low spirits some of us are feeling right now at the start of a long, cold winter. If you want to beat cabin fever, try taking a walk outdoors every day. Dr. Pooja Tandon, researcher and pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington, tells how to create a habit that leads to long-term well-being.
7 min
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Why We Need a Women's Perspective on Medicine
Women continue to be under-represented in medicine—as leaders, doctors, researchers and as the subject of clinical trials. Renowned cardiologist and researcher Dr. Paula Johnson—who is also the president of Wellesley College—tells why a women's POV can make all the difference for women's health.
7 min
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The Powerful, Positive Effect Volunteering Has ...
The good feeling you get from volunteering is more than a perception; science says there really is a "helper's high." Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart reveals what's going on in our brains when we reach out to help others, and the kinds of acts that can trigger happy feelings.
6 min
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Tips for Making It Through the Covid Winter wit...
Worried about too much togetherness over the coming months? Concerned that close quarters will lead to squabbles? Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has the advice and insights that can get us all through—including tips that will enable you to emerge in spring with your relationship in even better shape.
9 min
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How to Celebrate Safely for the Holidays
The holidays are different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. We get advice from Dr. Melissa Hawkins, Director of the Public Health Scholars Program at American University and a faculty member in the school’s Department of Health Studies.
6 min
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10 Days of Giving Back: Women in Alzheimer's Re...
Alzheimer's can be considered a "women's disease" because two-thirds of new patients are women. It's also a disease whose victims have been particularly hard-hit during Covid. In 10 Days of Giving Back, we showcase the Women in Alzheimer's Research Fund at UCSF, which puts a "women's lens" on research and early detection. Learn more at https://givingtogether.ucsf.edu/fundraiser/2024067.
7 min