Just Look Up

By Pebbles

Life is not easy. It’s challenging, it’s frustrating, and can be downright disheartening. BUT it’s also full of beautiful people, moments, and experiences. Just Look Up puts the spotlight on that.

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How many episodes does Just Look Up have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Just Look Up episodes:

November 19, 2025 Smiles, And Good News, And Glimmers, Oh My!
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 - Peb Talk - How are you REALLY doing?
03:20 - Good News - Kids 4-8 were asked "What does love mean?"
04:58 - Pebbles from the Past - Nov. 1, 2021 - “When you trust yourself, any decision you make is the right one.”
06:28 - One Last Look Up - Search for the "glimmers."
07:40 - Outro/Thank You
Today’s Good News came from Daily Good. https://www.dailygood.org/story/3260/what-does-love-mean-how-4-8-year-old-kids-describe-love-ladan-lashkari/
Video of Deb Dana talking about glimmers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPwp6nyotME
Where to find me:
@Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
@PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
@PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
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9min
November 12, 2025 Magic Moments, Stranger (No Danger), And Time To Get Quiet
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 - "Peb Talk" about making memories work for you.
02:46 – Good News: A stressed mom gets relief from a stranger.
04:28 - Pebbles From The Past - Journal entry from 2/2/22 about listening to your inner voice.
06:08 - One Last Look Up – Affirmations to carry you through.
06:58 - Outro/Thank You/Final notes
Today’s affirmations:
·       You are the bright light in someone else’s life – don’t ever forget that.
·       You are capable of handling anything and everything that comes your way, no matter how difficult.
·       You are deserving of all the good that comes your way.
·       Your positive energy is a magnet for incredible opportunities and beautiful people to come into your life.
·       You are worthy and you are enough…just as you are.
Where to find me:
@Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
@PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
@PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
November 05, 2025 Lose The "Tech Neck," Take Off That Mask, And Realize How Far You've Come
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 – Introduction
00:32 - "Peb Talk" about the science behind looking up.
02:25 - A Reddit user gets an unexpected birthday surprise inspired by his mother that passed 4 years before.
03:10 - Pebbles From The Past - Journal entry from 5/6/2003 about using masks to disguise your true self.
04:50 - One Last Look Up - Asking the question, "When was the last time you paused to notice how far you've come - not just how far you have left to go?"
06:34 - Outro/Thank You/Final notes
The report I talked about in my “Peb Talk,” The Art And Science Of Looking Up Report. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b5fdb2af2e6b141ab1f2fa5/t/65137a631cea7b233ed2f60d/1695775361117/THE-ART-AND-SCIENCE-OF-LOOKING-UP-REPORT_2019.pdf
Where to find me:
@Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
@PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
@PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
October 29, 2025 Challenging Negativity, Starting Where You Are, And Finding Hope In The Darkness
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Peb Talk - What's with the negative reviews?
02:35 - Good News - A school principal gets a wedding surprise from her 400 students.
03:50 - Pebbles From the Past - Journal entry from 1/1/22 - stop waiting for the "perfect time."
05:17 - One Last Look Up - Finding hope in the darkness
07:40 - Outro/Thank You/Final Notes
Referenced in this episode:
The restaurant I was talking about is Iru in Brookline, MA (@Iru_Boston on Instagram)
Good News - Watch the story here... https://youtu.be/5dqu1B5ICdk?si=yu70SfvIbuKYtRsb
Where to find me:
@Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
@PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
@PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
October 22, 2025 One Smile, The Power of Connection, And Meet The Godfather Of Halloween
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Peb Talk: The power of one simple smile
02:50 - Meet the Godfather of Halloween
04:17 - Pebbles From The Past - A reflection on loneliness
06:08 - One Last Look Up - A challenge to connect
07:17 - Outro/Thank You/Final Notes
Subscribe to the Positively Pebbles Newsletter, my weekly Sunday morning newsletter full of positive messages, tips, good news stories, and more to kick off the week on a positive note. Get subscribed here. https://getupcrewshow.com/2025/02/03/sign-up-for-the-positively-pebbles-email-newsletter/
Where to find me:
Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
October 15, 2025 Shout Out To The Little Things, Being Enough, & Your Best Thing
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Peb Talk - In tough times, the little things matter.
02:21 - Good News - Before retirement, a teacher learns their biggest lesson.
04:30 - Pebbles from the Past - Notes from an old therapy session about not being good enough.
05:55 - One Last Look Up - The quote that has been following me around lately. Now it's your turn.
06:53 - Outro/Thank You/Final Notes
Subscribe to the Positively Pebbles Newsletter, my weekly Sunday morning newsletter full of positive messages, tips, good news stories, and more to kick off the week on a positive note. Get subscribed here. https://getupcrewshow.com/2025/02/03/sign-up-for-the-positively-pebbles-email-newsletter/
Where to find me:
Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
October 08, 2025 Embracing the Yet, Being What You Once Needed, and Recognizing Depression
Welcome to Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Peb Talk - Embracing the Yet
02:12 - Good News - A teacher's lasting impact
03:34 - Pebbles From The Past - Journal entry from 1/27/22 - Recognizing depression
05:40 - One Last Look Up - Creating a cycle of kindness and caring
06:56 - Outro/Thank You/Final Notes
Good News - See more of Olivia's story, including pictures of her younger self.
The BTS Song I mentioned in the episode is Yet To Come.
Subscribe to the Positively Pebbles Newsletter, my weekly Sunday morning newsletter full of positive messages, tips, good news stories, and more to kick off the week on a positive note. Get subscribed here.
Where to find me:
Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]
Thank you so much for listening!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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8min
October 01, 2025 Protecting Your Good, Encouragement In Trying Times, & A Father's Touching Tattoo Tribute
Welcome to the first episode of Just Look Up, a Positively Pebbles Podcast. Each week will feature: a "Peb Talk" to cheer you on, Good News to inspire you, Pebbles From the Past to peek in my old journals, and One Last Look Up to encourage you through your week.
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Peb Talk - Being corrected
02:07 - Good News - A father's tattoo tribute
03:20 - Pebbles From The Past - Journal entry from 1/15/22 - Protecting your good
05:17 - One Last Look Up - Encouragement in trying times
06:30 - Outro/Thank You/Final Notes
Good News - See Eric's touching tattoo tribute to his son and learn more of their story. He's @econks66 on Instagram.
Subscribe to the Positively Pebbles Newsletter, my weekly Sunday morning newsletter full of positive messages, tips, good news stories, and more to kick off the week on a positive note. Get subscribed here.
Where to find me:
Positively.Pebbles Instagram (Where positivity lives)
PebblesBoston Instagram (My personal Instagram account)
PebblesBoston TikTok (mostly BTS, KDrama, Korean culture content)
Send me a message [email protected]

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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7min
September 11, 2025 Just Look Up Trailer
Life is not easy. It’s challenging, it’s frustrating, and can be downright disheartening. BUT it’s also full of beautiful people, moments, and experiences. Just Look Up puts the spotlight on that. Each weekly episode is designed to lift your spirits, make you think, and help you to rediscover the beauty in everyday life.
Just Look Up features: an encouraging “Peb Talk,” Good News stories from around the world, Pebbles From The Past, where I read from, and reflect on, entries from old journals, as well as One Last Look Up - a thought, an affirmation, and a reminder that no matter what life throws at you, you can always find a reason to look up.
Just Look Up is hosted by Pebbles, a 30+ year radio veteran, and creator of the weekly Positively Pebbles newsletter. If you could use encouraging, calming, and joyful vibes in your week…Just Look Up.
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FAQs about Just Look Up:

How many episodes does Just Look Up have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.