This mini episode includes an amazing story of a heroic pigeon named Cher Ami, the unbelievably cool thing that bees can do and how so much rain is causing the most beautiful butterfly migration! 

Tune in for 5 minutes of positivity inspired by those willing to soar beyond limitations and the power of community. 

Connect with the host Deanne Goodman:

Davide Di Giorgio is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Speaker, TEDx Speaker Coach, Leadership Coach, and an Ambassador for creating unprecedented results for uncommon people - like you.

He is on a mission to tackle bullying and build confidence and self-esteem while funding dream projects for high school performing arts students and teachers.

Watch a video and learn more about Davide's mission here:

www.beingunapologetic.com

Davide is a contributing author in the Better Business Book, Reach Your Greatness, and a writer for Success Profiles Magazine and San Diego’s Life By Design Magazine.

Originally from Toronto, Davide now lives in his dream city, San Diego, with his dream husband Heath and their dog, Galileo.

Connect with Deanne the host of the Highlight Positive Podcast at:

www.highlightpositive.com

Boomer Perrault is the founder of the organization, 1 a Week, that aims to spread mental health awareness and positivity through random acts of kindness while giving out weekly gifts along the way. 

Started in 2018, the organization has already had over 3,400 posts shared with them as of January 2019, and the number continues to climb. 

Each week if you did one new act of kindness, what kind of impact could you have on others and yourself? Take the challenge and see how it feels! You may even win a prize!

Follow 1 a Week at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_1aweek/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1aWeekChallenge/

Boomer's Podcast - Unapologetically Me, A Mental Health Podcast:

itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1438050247

To connect with Deanne, go to highlightpositive.com

 On today’s show we are highlighting two individuals making positive changes in the world.

These are the types of news stories that don’t always get told, but should! People doing good things not for the recognition but because they want to.

The first story is about a woman selling handmade wooden flowers in a New York subway and a man's pay it forward action that moves her to tears.

Check it out:

Subway Flowers Pay It Forward Video

The next person we want to highlight also paying it forward is Corey Fleischer who started a national movement called Erasing Hate. He had a power washing company but always felt unfulfilled. 

Then one day he saw offensive graffiti and his mission in life became clear. Here is his TEDx speech:

Erasing Hate TEDx Talk

Let us know what your favorite under reported positive news stories are and we'll try to share them! Reach out at highlightpositive.com or to Deanne on instagram or facebook. 

Keep inspiring others and let us know how you pay it forward to make the world a better place. 

Did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans regularly deal with stress? How a person thinks about stress that can determine its effects, according to recent research. 

Certified Health and Life Coach Darla Nelson has experienced first hand the impact of stress on her health. Along with changes in how she eats and her mindset towards food, she is now healthier than ever as she turns 51 this year.  

Whether you want to lose weight, lose the stress, or just continue feeling great in 2019, this episode is for you! 

Links:

Connect with Darla at:

Coachdarlanelson.com

Books referenced:

The Slight Edge 

Money A Love Story

Connect with Deanne the host at:

www.inhappiernews.com

Lisa Hamilton is the president and founder and Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue & Adoptions.

www.lastchanceatlife.org 

For the past 30 years she has run an animal rescue in addition to being in the veterinarian field. 

Last Chance at Life helps animals needing medical attention and those that would be put down due to space issues or minor behavioral/training issues at other shelters. 

They take in dogs of all ages including seniors and give them the best life possible. Here is a senior dog they helped named Walter who I was able to give the best day ever! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_TTriKTTFw&t=2s

One thing Lisa talks about in this interview is Compassion Fatigue which she dealt with in the past year. 

The Compassion Fatigue Awareness project provides great information and resources about this condition:

http://www.compassionfatigue.org/

Also on their website is a test you can take to to see where you fall on the compassion satisfaction/fatigue continuum, it’s called the Professional Quality of Life.

http://www.proqol.org/uploads/ProQOL_5_English_Self-Score_3-2012.pdf

About the Host:

Deanne Goodman is a journalist and animal lover! She is dedicated to highlighting the good in the world and spreading positivity. To learn more go to:

www.highlightpositive.com