PositiviTEA

For the first episode of the new year, the PositiviTEAM talks about saving the turtles, their picks for the next Jeopardy hosts, and people's green New Year's Resolutions (not just wearing green for a whole year. That's my idea. Don't steal it). They also offer support and encouragement to embody entering into the new year and discuss the continued complexities around Covid-19 and offer support to anyone who might have tested positive. 

For the New Year, remember that it's important to be kind to yourself. Things are still strange and ever-shifting, so give yourself space to feel that and take care of you. 

*Graphics by Campbell Depken

*Hosts - Young Seo Kim, Kayleigh Richmond, Saishaa Gupta, Carter Dvorak 

*Editing and Production by Cheezy Uche and Carter Dvorak

Here are the links of the episode for both our social medias and the stories we discuss - 

Greener Resolutions for People Story - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/40-percent-say-their-new-years-resolutions-involve-being-greener-in-2022/

Greener Strides for Global Shipping Story - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2021-saw-global-shipping-take-steps-to-reduce-emissions/

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PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com

*We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

Super Secret Bonus Message: If you are looking for a good soundtrack to play in the background with homework, cooking, or just to vibe with, I completely recommend playlist from the movie Chef. I also suggest you watch Chef if you are interested in a heartfelt movie about cooking and family bonding (language warning, however). Otherwise, I hope that 2022 goes well for you, and we can give you any needed boosts of positivity. Tell a friend you appreciate them.

Wishing you all the best,

Carter

  

Our name is PositiviTEA, and we are the fastest podcast alive. Well . . . at least we tried to be with this episode. Facing the ticking clocks of scheduled commitments and gradually dying AirPods, the PositiviTEAM attempts to make a "quick" episode of the podcast. Did we succeed? You can be the judge. 

Anyways, there are a multitude of wonderful stories including a followup to a story from our very first episode and discussing more sustainable replacements than salt for deicing roads. We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful end to 2021. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22. 2022 that is. Here's our links!

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PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share

PositiviTEA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiviteapodcast?lang=en

PositiviTEA Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured

PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com

*We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

Bonus Message: Not a whole lot from me. Hawkeye ended and it was fantastic. I completely recommend it even if you are not the biggest Marvel fan. There is an abundance of humor, holiday cheer, and heart that will keep it as a holiday classic on my TV. Also, I am currently one run in, and I'm going to his publish and begin my second one. Have a great day, month, and year. Remember to take care of yourselves and show some self-love. 

Wishing you all the best, 

Carter 

Hello and happy belated Turkey (or your preferred Thanksgiving dish, I'm a sweet potato man myself) Day! This episode, the PositiviTEAM talks about their highlights of Thanksgiving Break and dishes on some awesome good news about florals with a cause, the internet's investment in one Thanksgiving get-together, and Giving Machines, a vending machine where you give back to those around you. We had a blast making it, and we hope you have a wonderful time listening to it! Have a great day, week, month, year, or any stretch of time, and remember to take care of yourself. As always, below are some sweet links to some cool social media accounts that I would recommend you check out: 

PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/

PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share

PositiviTEA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiviteapodcast?lang=en

PositiviTEA Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured

PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com

*We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

Super Secret Bonus Note: Sticking on the MCU theme, Hawkeye is out on Disney Plus and so far it's pretty great! Maybe it's just the Hailee Steinfled fan in me but Kate Bishop is becoming one of my new favorite MCU characters. Aside from that its just about December so now you can really bust out the holiday decorations or specials of choice. I will always suggest the Ted Lasso Christmas Special! It's so lovely and wholesome! It is season 2 episode 4 so that means you have to watch the rest of the show first, but it's amazing and if you like this show I think you'll love Ted Lasso! That's it from me. We're rooting for you over here, and I hope we can bring some positivity into your world! 

Best, 

Carter

Yo yo yo, its positivi-freaking-TEA. (That was in my notes from earlier because I had to write something here to save it. I thought I might as well keep it) Anyways, we are back this week taking about some great good news stories as well as some more coffee chatter and conversation about life and college applications. We hope you have as much fun listening to this podcast as we do making it! All the links to get more of us are down below! Thank you and have a wonderful day! 

PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/

PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share

PositiviTEA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiviteapodcast?lang=en

PositiviTEA Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured

PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com

*We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

Super Secret Bonus Note: Shang Chi is out now on Disney Plus and you should watch it if you can. Even if you've already seen it, it's worth a rewatch. I mean, do whatever you want, but I highly recommend it.

Thanks again and remember, you'll never walk alone

This week, Carter chats with Sarah McGough of the Positive Change Project, a multifaceted organization devoted to spreading positivity in the world. They talk about how Sarah makes bookmarks for a variety of organizations, as well as upcoming candles based on random acts of kindness. How cool is that?! They also discuss the Positive Change Project's collaboration podcast, the Positive Dreams Project, which is now available on Spotify and Youtube. Lastly, Carter shares a heartwarming good news story of a teenager who bids on repossessed storage units to return the items to the families who lost them. It's an incredibly heartfelt episode that I absolutely love and have thought about ever since we recorded it. Thank you for listening and I hope this inspires you to spread some goodness and positivity to the people around you. You might not be able to brighten every person's day, but you can brighten one person's day. Links to everything in the episode is below. Thank you! Said Links:  Positive Change Project Website: https://www.positivechangeproject.net Positive Change Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positive.change.project/ Positive Dreams Project Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ppmyXqaohrFAl19fTNqIr?si=971mYSYhQUemwh95BQWNqg&dl_branch=1 Give and Glow Candle Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveandglowcandleco/ Positive Change Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/positivechangeproject The Good News Story from This Episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/14/storage-unit-auction-teen-owner/ PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiviteapodcast?lang=en PositiviTEA Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured PositiviTEA Email: Positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com *We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

This week the PositiviTEAM is joined by our very first guest, Riya Patel from Daily Dosage. Listen along as we share good news and discuss her organization! 

The Daily Dosage: https://thedailydosage20.wixsite.com/mysite 

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PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share 

PositiviTEA Email: positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured  *We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request! 

In this episode, we have yet another round of Two Good News & a Lie! The PositiviTEAM also dives into some heartwarming studies about landmine sniffing rats and a homeless woman who was given a job at Kroger, while also giving some general life updates.  Obama & McCain Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0u3QJrtgEM  PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA Email: positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured  *We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

In addition to playing some more "two lies and a truth"  in the context of good news, the PositiviTEAM reacts to stories related to fairy houses, thought-to-be extinct animals, Baby Yoda, and more. The team discusses the possibility of future bonus content related to childhood crying stories, so stay tuned for that (if it happens -- fingers crossed). Fairy House Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll1y3_gEJwU&feature=youtu.be  PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA Email: positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtlS7sxCgpYY1p6K-ZWgZg/featured  *We are happy to provide a transcription of this episode upon request!

In this episode, the PositiviTEAM plays a good news inspired game, 2 Good News & a Lie. Listen along as the hosts try to figure out which of three headlines is a lie! They also cover stories about some super cool dolls and a highway built out of plastic. PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA Email: positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com Paw Paw Stickers: https://www.instagram.com/pawpawsticker/ Paris Cares Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/pariscaresfoundation/  *if you would like a copy of the transcription of this episode please contact us and we will be happy to provide one

In this episode, the PositiviTEAM is joined by guest host, Lillian, and they cover some incredible advancements in technology from floating buildings to an Alzheimer's-curing laser, to rainbow cotton fields and more! They also dive into some classic heartwarming stories, like a man who came out as gay at 90 years old.  PositiviTEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivitea.podcast/ PositiviTEA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313626449686521/?ref=share PositiviTEA Email: positiviteapodcast2020@gmail.com Colored Cotton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuJ8XfVRtOs  John Capron Piano Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC73vwtq8qg&feature=emb_title Timestamps: 1:08 - PositiviTEA Throughout History: Jesse Owens Wins 4th Track and Field Gold Medal 2:19 - New Buildings are Being Designed to Float During Floods 6:39 - Study Shows that Infrared Lasers Destroy Harmful Plaque in Alzheimer's Brains  23:40 - Teen Abandoned at Birth Raises Money for a Senior Dog Rescue  35:48 - Man Comes Out as Gay at 90 Years Old  43:55 - Australian Scientists Discover How to Grow Colored Cotton 48:11 - Antique Store Owner Givens Student Free Steinway Piano  *if you would like a copy of the transcription of this episode please contact us and we will be happy to provide one.