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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What Kamala Harris' Election Means for Women
In a year that celebrated the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, Kamala Harris' election to Vice President creates another historic moment. We talk to Seneca's Melanne Verveer and Sharon Bowen about why women and girls can now envision a world without any glass ceilings.
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Looking for a Stress-Reducer Right Now? Try Jou...
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a no-judgment journal can help boost your mood and calm your anxiety. We get advice on the popular practice from award-winning writer Dr. Stephanie Han, who teaches classes in journaling.
9 min
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Post-Election Anxiety - How To Deal With Uncert...
Too many things are up in the air right now, and uncertainty is making a lot of us anxious and unhappy. Fortunately, psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has easy-to-do, practical advice on how to let go of our negative thoughts and get back to enjoying life.
8 min
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What Tory Burch Can Teach Us About the Power of...
Everyone has a purpose in life, something that gives meaning to our days. Renowned designer Tory Burch shows that you can thrive when you make purpose the center of your life or work. Hear her great advice. Note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/
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Why Allyship is More Important Than Ever
Everyone needs an ally at work; that’s especially true for women, and even more so for women of color. Career coach, writer and speaker Dr. Ciera Graham tells how women in the workplace can support and be allies for women of color.
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How to Stay Healthy, Upbeat and Positive as Win...
The days are shorter, colder and darker. Covid is still with us, and we'll all be spending more time indoors. The good news: You do have control over the situation and over your state of mind. Psychologist Dr. Jodi DeLuca tells us how to stay healthy and happy and focus on the good.
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This Halloween, Let Your Costume Honor Women’s ...
Why go as the same old witch/ghost/pumpkin? In this historic year for women, think about using your costume to honor women groundbreakers. We get some easy ideas as well as insights into what makes a great costume from legendary Broadway designer and Tony award winner Ann Hould-Ward.
7 min
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How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving—Even During Covid
Health experts are advising Americans to forego the usual holiday get-togethers this year. So how do we keep our families healthy and our relatives happy? Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has great advice on navigating the challenging emotional demands of Thanksgiving 2020.
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How Data is Providing Hope in Fighting Covid-19
As countries continue to deal with Covid-19, doctors around the world are sharing experiences and data. Virtue Foundation, which provides on-the-ground medical assistance and uses data to drive interventions, is also developing an innovative program to make life-saving data available to all. And you can help, too
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The Triumph of Hope: Amal Clooney and Nadia Murad
Two remarkable women are taking on one of the world's most fearsome opponents--ISIS--and showing how hope and purpose can move the world toward progress. Human rights attorney Amal Clooney is partnering with Nadia Murad, a young woman whose family was devastated by the 2014 genocide perpetrated by ISIS against the Yazidi community in Iraq. Learn how, together, Nadia and Amal are working to bring ISIS to trial.
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Where to Draw the Line When Working from Home
Do you sometimes get the sense that work has no "off" button? That's because working from home has upended the traditional boundaries between work time and personal life. But you can draw the line and create a win-win for everyone. We get expert advice on this from Dr. Heidi Brooks, a senior lecturer in organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management.
9 min
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What It's LIke to Be a Woman Working on a Covid...
Around the world, women are at the forefront of research on a Covid vaccine. One of those scientists is Dr. Alex Spencer, an immunologist at Oxford University's Jenner Institute. Hear what she has to say about research and women in science, and why she's optimistic.
8 min
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Get Control of Your Social Media Habit—and Feel...
We know that social media can affect mood—and overuse can actually change the way our brains function. Dr. Jacqueline Sperling, a clinical psychologist, reveals why social media has such a pull on us, and how to get it under control without giving it up altogether.
10 min
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The Real Reason Women Are Such Good Leaders Dur...
Countries led by women have been praised for doing a superior job of handling the coronavirus. So what’s the secret to their leadership? We asked someone with unique insight: Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia. She reveals the combination of qualities that have made a difference during the pandemic.
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When Women Connect, the Result is Powerful
What do migrant women who work picking fruits and vegetables have in common with the high-paid women of Hollywood? Not much, you might think. But as activist Monica Ramirez tells us, in 2017, when the two groups spoke out as one voice about sexual harassment, it ignited the Time’s Up movement and put the issue on the world’s radar.
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How to Handle Interruption
We've heard a lot about interrupting lately, but it's something that's as old as human conversation. And women, we know, get interrupted much more frequently than men do. We talk to Dr. Katherine Hilton, a lecturer in linguistics at Stanford University who has made a study of when and how people interrupt. She offers insights, and practical ways to get the floor back.
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Election Anxiety is Everywhere. Here's How to E...
With just a few weeks to go, 68% of Americans say the upcoming election is making them anxious, nervous, stressed. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has easy tips to preserve your health, peace of mind and your relationships.
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The Power of Speaking Your Truth: Lessons from ...
Singer/songwriter MILCK used to be reluctant to speak out about the abuse she’d endured. But when she put her feelings into the song “Quiet,” it became a viral sensation and an anthem for women everywhere. Listen as she reveals just how empowering it can be to own your truth.
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Why You Should Congratulate Yourself the Next T...
Each time you try and fail, you learn something, says Kara Goldin, founder of popular flavored water, Hint, a multi-million dollar brand Hear her great advice on why failing is better than inaction, and how to face even the most overwhelming challenges.
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She Was Fed Up with the Way Women Were Shown in...
Madonna Badger was tired of seeing commercials and billboards that showed women only as sexy props. So she used her unique skills to create a groundbreaking campaign that changed the advertising industry. Listen and learn how she did it.
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How to Handle Confrontation—with Confidence
Most people would rather avoid conflict than face it head-on. But confrontation can actually be a good thing. We get great insights as well as practical tips on how to turn confrontations into productive experiences from Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do.
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Need a Dose of Optimism? Just Listen to Today’s...
When the future seems especially challenging, take hope! Today’s generation of girls has a head start on building a better tomorrow. In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, we talk to Krupa, a New York City high school student who’s already making an outsized difference for others.
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How the Little Girl That Nobody Understood Grew...
The mega-selling singer/songwriter had a difficult childhood. But she found a way to get past the challenges and to make her voice heard. In this conversation with iHeart’s Angie Martinez, she discusses her new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, and reveals the lesson she learned on the way to super-stardom.
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The Vital Ingredient That Helps All Women Thriv...
It takes more than skills training and even opportunity for people to flourish in the workplace. Find out what's necessary in this excerpt of a conversation between Tara Jaye Frank, consultant, speaker, author and CEO of TJF Career Modeling; Amena Brown, author, spoken-word poet and host of the podcast, HER with Amena Brown and P&G's Carolyn Tastad and Deanna Bass.
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How to Get in “The Flow”—and Get Happy
“The flow” is those occasions when you’re so immersed in your task that time flies by unnoticed. Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern School of Business, tells why the flow is so satisfying—and how to make it happen.
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