Ominous Positivity

Thank y'all so much for joining me the last few months. I'll be back after summer break. In the meantime, find me on Patreon or check out my other podcasts from the past: Hiding in Cars, Bravo Literary Society, and Netflix And. Take care. Or else.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

Elephants have it all figured out, it seems.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/science/zygote

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/elephants

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/elephant-kills-indian-woman-and-returns-to-her-funeral-to-attack-her-corpse

https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/animals-ecology/elephants-remember-their-human-keepers-after-more-than-a-decade/

https://tsavotrust.org/the-importance-of-elephant-matriarchs/

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

Welp. The important thing is that we tried. I don't love the audio quality on the video, so I will need to find another way to do videos in the future. Let me know if you're interested in videos anyway...

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

I think I got the date right this time. Enjoy. Please please please rate and review.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

https://www.birdfy.com/blogs/blogs/the-spiritual-meaning-of-owl-wisdom-transformation-and-guidance?srsltid=AfmBOoqFBe5nRocK661bDCjaPfRcX6acEdXQfWMHsOEn_SMbxniotqZ_

https://www.audubon.org/news/13-fun-facts-about-owls

https://thehill.com/homenews/5277929-mike-waltz-un-ambassador-rubio-nsc/

https://www.thespruce.com/difference-between-a-mole-and-a-vole-2132577

https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1ddyn64/what_does_to_tap_mean_here/?rdt=45053

OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE I SAID APRIL 31. 🤦‍♀️ My brain is a bucket of mashed potatoes. My apologies, friends.

Well, I had to return to RFk because this topic struck a chord.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

https://journals.lww.com/indianjpsychiatry/fulltext/2011/53020/the_mmr_vaccine_and_autism__sensation,_refutation,.1.aspx

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/25/vaccine-skeptic-hhs-rfk-immunization-autism/

https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-causes-autism

https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/rosemary-kennedy-jfk-sister-life-lobotomy-what-happened/

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/rfk-jr-and-trumps-new-commission-targets-mental-health-medication/

school shootings and psychotropic medication:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31513302/

https://5calls.org/issue/rfk-hhs-autism-registry-vaccines/

https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AutismSpeaksFlyer2020.pdf

https://autisticadvocacy.org

Is everything going to be okay?

https://www.healthline.com/health/where-does-snot-come-from

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-measles-cases-missed-texas-us-rfkjr-rcna201426

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/judge-abrego-garcia-case-indicates-weighing-contempt-proceedings-trump-rcna201359

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/merwil-gutierrez-venezuelan-teen-deported-el-salvador

https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment

Squawk. Do you know it's me?

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/penguin

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g19844807/penguin-facts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_19597983321&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEr9kJGv3hbOGjqId2ajLz-6R&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqYOP06LJjAMVsDbUAR3OexGAEAAYASAAEgKw4PD_BwE

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/birds/emperor-penguins/

https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/longing-for-love

https://livingplanetaquarium.org/blog/the-catastrophic-penguin-molt/

https://www.chineseboost.com/blog/chinese-penguin-business-goose-tip-toe-goose/

Let's talk tariffs.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn93e12rypgo

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553175/#:~:text=Adenosine%20triphosphate%20(ATP)%20is%20the,three%20serially%20bonded%20phosphate%20groups.

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/elon-musk-trump-tariffs

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/are-elon-musks-doge-days-over-rumors-are-swirling

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Smoot-Hawley-Tariff-Act

https://www.epi.org/publication/tariffs-everything-you-need-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/09/trumps-morning-buy-call-nets-huge-returns-for-those-who-listened.html

Let's talk mushrooms, babies.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

https://mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-facts/mushroom-facts

https://glowhub.com/blogs/news/11-of-the-wildest-mushroom-facts-you-ll-ever-hear?srsltid=AfmBOorANNmAE_prUy8Ym-9H4_MMjT5M0wiLRlrUHmmeH2LxZ60TUAJR

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cordyceps-benefits#cancer

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chaga-mushroom#benefits

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lions-mane-mushroom#gastric-ulcers

https://www.realmushrooms.com/7-medicinal-mushroom-benefits-for-health/

https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms#is-psilocybin-safe

https://taylorandfrancis.com/knowledge/Medicine_and_healthcare/Pharmaceutical_medicine/Psilocybin_mushrooms/

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smut

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungus

https://insider.si.edu/2010/11/fossil-reveals-48-million-year-history-of-zombie-ants/

https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network

Let's talk about free and fair elections and one in particular.

Find me on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: 

https://patreon.com/OminousPositivity

Please rate, review, and subscribe. And share with a friend!

Email questions, thoughts, and suggestions for bonus topics to: [email protected]

Follow me on social:

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ominouspositivitypod/

https://www.instagram.com/kindminds_smarthearts/

TikTok:

@kindminds_smarthearts

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@kindminds_smarthearts?si=KLGOYLrD-UJDV1rO

Buy my book:

How to P.A.R.E.N.T.: Possibly Actually Remember Everything Next Time

https://a.co/d/fskOdqM

or listen on Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CRS344LL/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-381836&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_381836_rh_us

Sources:

https://protectdemocracy.org/our-work/protecting-elections/

https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-supreme-court-musk-million-dollar-giveaway-cdea66e0dcbaa53dd183e1d10bee2b35

https://www.britannica.com/topic/judicial-activism

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wisconsin-supreme-court-race-elon-musk-expensive/

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/30/g-s1-57231/trump-third-term

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trumps-approval-rating-falls-new-low-2053602

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh9xI_VFhjc

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/donald-trump-keep-saying-dont-need-votes-election-2024-rcna163808

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDw2rlLAs0

www.electiontruthalliance.org

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/wisconsin-and-florida-special-elections-provide-early-warning-signs-to-trump-republicans

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-update-today-polls-2054317

https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/?office=P

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/election-day-bomb-threats-overwhelmingly-targeted-democrat-leaning-rcna179006