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After a short unplanned break, I’m back. No apologies for being human—just a commitment to keep going. Today’s card is Apologize, and it hit at the right time. Whether it’s to someone else or to ourselves, there’s always a chance to make things right.
Let’s talk about what it means to start over, stay real, and keep the streak alive.
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Today’s card is Plan a Party—and while we’re not exactly throwing a rager in Metropolis, Illinois, this episode is all about making space for joy, even in the middle of chaos.

I’m recording this from a family road trip with no real plan, and honestly? It’s been one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time. In this short episode, I talk about learning to slow down, finding joy in the journey, and being honest with yourself about whether you’re really living what you preach.

If you’ve been moving fast and forgetting to celebrate, this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play, breathe deep, and maybe plan your own kind of party—whatever that looks like.

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Today’s card is Try Something New—and honestly, that’s what this whole thing is. This podcast, the cleaning business, the cards, even this episode. Trying new things is how we grow, not by being perfect, but by being willing. I talk a bit about taking messy action, how Operation Clean came to be, and why I might finally get that tarot reading I’ve always been curious about.

Also: I’m about to be on vacation, so brace yourself for upcoming episodes with a little more chaos and kid noise than usual. That’s real life, and I’m leaving it in.

If you’ve been wanting to try something new, this is your sign. I see you. Let’s go.

Do Better. Love you!

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Today’s card just said “Remember.” So I sat with it.

I talk about someone I loved, what grieving feels like, and why we have to let ourselves feel it—even when we don’t want to. This one’s a little softer, a little sadder, but it’s real.

If you’re hurting, I hope this makes you feel less alone.
If you’re not, remember someone who made your world better while they were here.

Doing better doesn’t mean feeling good all the time. Sometimes, it just means showing up anyway.

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💛 Thank you for being here.

— Anthony

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Today’s card is “Share Music,” and it hits close to home. I talk about how music has shaped the way I connect with the people I love, especially my wife, and why sharing a song might be one of the simplest ways to lift someone up. Whether it's Kendrick Lamar, angry scream-alongs, or a sweet melody that means something to you—share it. You never know whose day you might change.

I also share a quick story about how I used song titles to write my wedding vows (and might read them soon). If you’ve got a go-to jam that helps you shake off the heavy stuff, drop it in a comment on the Do Better Facebook page. Let’s build a better day—one song at a time.

If you're going through something hard right now, this one's for you. You're not alone.
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In this episode of the Do Better podcast, Anthony pulls the card “Do Something Loud” and challenges us to stop hiding our goodness. Why do we only get loud when we're angry or frustrated—but stay quiet when we’re kind, proud, or healing?

It’s time to turn up the volume on our joy, our small wins, and our daily acts of kindness. This isn’t about attention—it’s about momentum. Anthony shares a powerful reflection on what it means to be loud on purpose, live out loud, and start ripples that the world desperately needs.

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🎙️ Listen, reflect, and then go do something loud.

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Today’s episode is a little different.
I didn’t pull a card from the Deck of Do Better—I made a new one.

It’s called Kindness in the Wild—a new Ripple Pack card designed to spark kindness in public, without fanfare or credit.

I talk about the awkwardness of being kind, why people look at you funny for saying hi, and why I think it’s time to normalize kindness again.

This episode is for the weird, the warm, and the ones trying anyway.

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What do fruit roll-ups, hospital elevators, and Desmond Tutu have in common?

Today’s episode takes you inside a real story about small kindnesses—and how they can ripple in unexpected ways. I talk about pulling the “Leave a Note” card from the Deck of Do Better, the moment Cory Booker quoted Desmond Tutu that gave me chills, and how one quiet act of good almost got me in trouble.

This one’s about doing good, even when it feels awkward. Even when it’s misunderstood.

Listen in—and if you feel like it, tell me the good thing you’re gonna do today.

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Welcome back to the Do Better Podcast. Today’s episode is a double feature—yesterday’s card was "Make an Introduction," and today’s is one of my favorites: "Pick Up Litter."

I talk about what it means to connect people, the vulnerability of showing up where you feel out of place, and the small ways we can ripple kindness into the world—like picking up trash with my kids just because it matters.

This one’s a mix of reflection, storytelling, and everyday action—because doing better doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be real.

✅ Mentioned in this episode:

• The power of introductions (even awkward ones)

• How picking up litter became a family ritual

• Stopping traffic for a refrigerator box (don’t try this at home)

• What ripples really mean

🎧 Whether it’s your first listen or your thirtieth, thank you for being here. You can find me on Facebook @ Do Better.

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In this special edition of Do Better Together I interview local small business owner, Anthony Carlyle. He runs the Do Better Podcast and talks to us about how important communication is in business. Thanks for checking it out!

Created as part of ENG 145 Project 2: Investigative Interview

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