The Good Stuff with Deborah James

The Good Stuff is back for this special bonus episode and it's got more bark than ever! This week, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are talking about how dogs can help us in our lives - from guide dogs supporting the blind, to specially-trained four legged officers to help detect and prevent crime. The trio are joined by Rowan Sanderson who is part scientist and part nutritionist at the raw dog food company Bella and Duke who shares fascinating dog facts. As always you can expect positive 'good news headlines', as well as the top listener voicenote of the week.

In this week's episode Deborah, Eloise and Hugo (along with their live audience!) chat about all things wildlife and conservation, quizzing one another on some fascinating wildlife facts. They also welcome Dr Jane Goodall to the podcast who's groundbreaking research on chimpanzees has spanned six decades. As always you can expect uplifting 'good news headlines', as well as the top listener voicenote of the week.

In this week's episode, the trio explore some of the more botanical things in life - as this episode is all about the relationship between gardening and happiness. As they share the amazing power plants can have on our moods, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are joined by expert gardener Ellen Mary, as she gives her top tips for growing a garden no matter where you live. As always, you can expect a positive round up of good news headlines, as well as your happy voicenotes. If you'd like your good news to be included in future episodes, email your voicenote to [email protected].

How can we build a healthy brain? This week, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo chat about cool brain facts including the fact that we have about 70,000 thoughts each day! They also welcome Psychologist, author, and Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson who tells The Good Stuff hosts about what makes human brains unique and what we can do look after our mental health. As always, expect good news headlines and their voicenote of the week. If you'd like your good news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to [email protected]

How can we boost creativity? On today's episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo talk about when they feel their most creative with their guest of the week, Holly Tucker MBE. As the founder of Notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co, Holly is also the perfect person to share advice on Eloise and Hugo's business ideas. The trio also share their good news headlines and voicenote of the week. If you'd like your happy news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to [email protected].

In this week's episode, the trio speak to Jada Sezer about the power of positive thinking. As a UN ambassador, body positivity advocate and a Young Minds Charity representative, Jada shares the strength she finds from positive affirmations. As ever Hugo, Eloise and Deborah start off the week with the good news in the headlines and if you'd like your news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to [email protected]

The Good Stuff is back! This week's episode is all about the power of exercise as Deborah, Eloise and Hugo welcome the brilliant Claire Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief at Women's Health, who shares her love of Park Run and doing PE with Joe with her own children. This will be sure to get you feeling good and moving as Hugo also leads a 60 second HIIT workout for listeners! If you'd like to share your good news with The Good Stuff team, email your voicenote to [email protected].

In this final episode of the series, we're joined by Hugo, Eloise and Deborah for Good News Thursday! In this episode, the trio chat about what's been positive in the headlines this week - from building dens at home, to a very special star studded appearance in a James and the Giant Peach reading, we've highlighted some of the stuff to get joyful about. Plus, as ever we get to hear from you at home to hear what's got you feeling good. Listen in for a purely joyful listen, and don't forget to spread your good news with us in the comments section of the podcast!

How can dance and music boost our mood? Get your dancing shoes ready because today's episode is all about how we can dance ourselves happy. Deborah, Eloise and Huge share some facts about the impact of dance and music on our happiness, as well as an inspirational story of a 90 year old who completed a brilliant dance challenge for charity. The trio also welcome Strictly Professional Dancer Karen Hauer who talks about the power of dance and what it's really like being part of Strictly Come Dancing.

Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are keeping the positive energy flowing with today's good news only episode. Their headlines include a primary school teacher climbing the height of Everest via his stairs, a YouTube special hosted by the Obamas and an all-star version of Hairspray's You Can't Stop the Beat. To spread your good news, email your voicenote to [email protected].