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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10 Days of Giving Back: How Justice for Migrant...
During the pandemic, it's important to remember the people who plant, pick and pack our food. In our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back, we focus on Justice for Migrant Women, which advocates for the human rights of women farmworkers and has a special relief program during Covid. Learn more at justice4women.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: Girl Scout Troop 6000, ...
In our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back, we showcase a remarkable Girl Scout troop that offers girls living in New York City's homeless shelters the confidence building and leadership skills for which scouting is renowned. And we tell how you can help. Learn more at girlscoutsnyc.org/troop6000
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How to Truly Enjoy the Gift of Family This Holiday
The holidays are great--but they can also be stressful. And the challenges of 2020 have only added to the concerns this year, especially when it comes to celebrating with extended famlly. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how to keep the warm family feelings alive in a time of politics and Covid.
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Where to Buy Beautiful Gifts That Come with Pur...
The mission of St. Elise Bazaar is to showcase the work of talented artisans from around the world. When you buy the unique products on its site, you're supporting ancient crafts that might otherwise be lost, and you're supporting women entrepreneurs. Learn more at St.EliseBazaar.com
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10 Days of Giving Back: The New York Women's Fo...
For more than 30 years, the New York Women's Foundation has provided crucial grants to women-led community organizations that tackle problems of economic and social justice. So far they've given out more than $87 million in funding. On our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to NYWF CEO Ana Oliveira about how you can help. Learn more at NYWF.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: Vital Voices on Support...
Women's leadership has never been more crucial, and Vital Voices is investing in the women who can solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. On our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson about the women who are making a difference in the world and how the nonprofit is supporting them. Learn more at VitalVoices.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: Safe Horizon is Saving ...
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other crimes can find help and a haven thanks to nonprofit Safe Horizon, featured in today's episode of our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back. We talk to Safe Horizon's CEO Ariel Zwang about the organization's many programs, including its 24/7 hotlines. Learn more at SafeHorizon.org.
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One Thing Covid Can't Change: Our Spirit of Ge...
The pandemic has upended a lot of traditions--but not the holiday spirit of giving. In fact, some charities are seeing a surge in donations. But generosity is not just about money. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how we can cultivate generosity in ourselves, in children and in others.
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10 Days of Giving Back: How Grameen America is ...
Women entrepreneurs can lift their families and their communities out of poverty, and nonprofit Grameen American, led by CEO Andrea Jung, is helping them do just that with micro-loans and support. Hear how Grameen is going the extra mile for its members during Covid--and how you can make a difference. And learn more at grameenamerica.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: How iCivics Turns Stude...
Perhaps the greatest legacy of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is her creation of iCivics, the nonprofit that uses digital games to educate American school children about democracy and civic engagement. In this episode of our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to executive director Louise Dube to learn why iCivics has been more crucial than ever this year and how you can help. Learn more at icivics.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: Using Big Data to Solve...
On today's episode of our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to Dr. Joan LaRovere, co-founder of Virtue Foundation, a groundbreaking nonprofit that provides actionable data and direct resources for communities most vulnerable to Covid-19 and other health crises. To learn how you can make a difference go to virtuefoundation.org.
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10 Days of Giving Back: How to Help the YWCA Em...
In our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we look at one of the country's oldest women's organizations, the YWCA. Besides empowering more than 2 million women and fighting racism, the YWCA is also a major provider of services to women experiencing domestic violence. During Covid, their work is more urgent than ever. Learn how you can help.
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Why an Attitude of Gratitude is So Good for You
It may be a little harder to do this year, but showing gratitude is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So how to cultivate that attitude of gratitude? Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and a best-selling author, reveals how we can maintain a sense of thankfulness all year long.
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How to Stop a Whirling Mind: It’s All in Your B...
With so much going on right now—the holidays, the pandemic, the election aftermath—it’s no wonder so many of us are distracted and even agitated. We get great advice on how to use breathing techniques to calm a whirling mind from Dr. Patricia Gerbarg of the Breath-Body-Mind Foundation; Dr. Gerbarg is also assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York Medical College.
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The 13-Year-Old Who’s Helping the Homeless
We can all learn a lesson in giving back from Khloe Thompson of Los Angeles. Through Khloe Kares, she’s been assisting the homeless since she was 8 years old. Her nonprofit is also dedicated to empowering young people.
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An Easy Way to Boost Well-Being: Get More Sunlight
Sunlight is amazingly powerful: It can improve your mood, lower your blood pressure and lead to a better night’s sleep. Dr. Vaile Wright, psychologist, researcher and senior director for health care innovation at the American Psychological Association, tells why our bodies crave light and how we can incorporate more of it into even the shortest days.
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How to Make It Through the Covid Surge—and Come...
The latest Coronavirus wave has almost everyone on edge: We're anxious, moody, and hoarding toilet paper. How to make it through the next few months in a good frame of mind? We get great advice from psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Gail Saltz.
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Having a Mentor is More Important Than Ever
Mentoring may have changed during the pandemic, but it remains a key component of success, says Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. She reveals what to look for in a mentor right now, and how to go about finding one.
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How to Make Fashion More Planet-Friendly
The fashion industry has been criticized for using large amounts of raw materials, for causing pollution and waste. But there's a phenomenon called "circular fashion" that encourages consumers to recycle, re-sell and re-use clothing—and keep it out of landfills. We talk to Stephanie Crespin, whose company, Reflaunt, is at the forefront of this trend.
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Want to Have a Better Tomorrow? Start with a Ni...
If you want to experience a day in which everything gets done, enabling you to feel organized and in control, consider setting a new evening routine. We get practical advice on just how to do that from professional organizer and business coach Lisa Woodruff, CEO and founder of Organize 365.
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How to Be Happier, and More Productive, When Wo...
Remote working is the new norm for many of us. But are we making the most of that time--and are we finding it satisfying? Dr. Heidi Brooks, senior lecturer at the Yale School of Management, shares some great insights and helpful tips.
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Sleep Better, Think Better, Feel Better: Get Up...
Here's an easy way to relieve the tensions of recent weeks: Dancing. Dr. Elise Risher, Director of the Sarah Lawrence College Dance/Movement Therapy Program, reveals how body and brain benefit when we move to music. And she gives great tips that anyone can do.
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Why You Should Be Taking More Risks—And How to ...
If uncertain times make you want to be extra-cautious, think again. Anne Kreamer, author of Risk/Reward, says now is the time to take intelligent risks, that kind that allow you to seize new opportunities presented by new conditions.
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Life Lessons from a Skydiving 102-Year-Old
Millie Bailey served in the Army in World War II, lived a life that put a premium on helping others—and recently went skydiving, at age 102. What better way to celebrate Veterans Day than hearing her advice on purpose, longevity and making an impact.
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How a Woman Sculptor is Honoring Women in the M...
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, a time to recognize the service of the women who give so much on behalf of our country. Now there's a new way to honor those women: A recently unveiled sculpture in Washington, DC—it's the first to salute all military women. We talk to its creator, sculptor Susan Bahary, about her work, The Pledge.
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