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- Sunny, theme song, volleyball club and an affirmation - Mon., Dec. 2, 2019
It may not be sunny where you live - but you'll be thankful you aren't too close to the sun after hearing today's facts on it. This episode also looks at Home Depot's new theme song and a feel-good news story about a woman who survived cancer and started an athletic club to build confidence in others. Have a great Monday!
Helpful links from today's show:
Sunny facts: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/11/interesting-facts-about-the-sun/
Home Depot theme song: https://news.avclub.com/today-in-zoomer-obsessions-the-home-depot-theme-song-1839800818
Volleyball club:
https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/health/inspirational-ripon-teacher-uses-sport-help-others-after-cancer-fight-966312
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6 min - Northern Lights, diamonds, school counselor and an affirmation - Wed., Nov. 27, 2019
The Northern Lights are not always in the same place - and diamonds aren't always used for engagement rings. Learn about a school counselor who wants to make a difference in how kids express emotions in school. Stick around for the affirmation and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Helpful links from today's show:
Tara's post: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158041197880466&set=a.111219780465&type=3&theater
Northern Lights: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72350/10-bright-facts-about-northern-lights
Diamonds: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/11/diamond-trivia-and-how-to-make-your-own-diamond/
School counselor with a gecko: https://www.salemreporter.com/posts/1505/chavez-counselor-brings-deep-compassion-and-a-gecko-to-help-struggling-kids
Contact: [email protected]
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Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
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8 min - Cat facts, tongue-stuck-to-pole, Lyft rides and an affirmation -- Tues., Nov. 26, 2019Can cats really see in PITCH black dark? Can your tongue really freeze to a metal pole? What company is offering free rides to those headed to job interviews? Find out the answers and stick around for an affirmation on today's episode. Helpful links from today's show: Cat facts: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2018/11/facts-about-cats/ Icy tongue: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2018/11/can-you-get-your-tongue-stuck-to-a-frozen-pole/ Free rides from Lyft: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/10/31/finally-a-feel-good-story-of-a-corporation-doing-something-nice-lyft-will-offer-free-transportation-to-job-interviews-for-people-in-need/#2287605e3e05
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Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
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This Thanksgiving week, go a little bit deeper with your gratitude lists. Host Katie Parsons shares a task for the week that looks at some of the unexpected -- even disappointing -- parts of the past year and asks listeners to find the silver linings.
Contact: [email protected]
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Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
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5 min - Letters to Santa, Antarctic rainforests, babies in sweaters and an affirmation - Mon., Nov. 25, 2019
Learn how you can turn a letter to Santa from a low-income child into a reality this holiday season - and find out how Antarctica used to look a long time ago. Today's feel good news story features babies in cardigans. Kick off your Thanksgiving week on a positive note!
Helpful links from today's show:
Operation Santa: https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com
Rainforests in Antarctica https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-12378934 Babies in cardigans: https://www.foxnews.com/health/newborns-dressed-as-mr-rogers-at-pittsburgh-hospital-for-world-kindness-dayContact: [email protected]
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Buy Katie a Starbucks: paypal.me/kpparsons54
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Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
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If consumerism isn't your thing, there's a holiday for that. Today's episode also looks at the first successful crop on the moon and shares a story of a family shown kindness when they needed it most.
Helpful links from today's show:
Buy Nothing Day: https://crazyfacts.com/theres-a-holiday-called-buy-nothing-day/
Cotton on the moon: https://thetechfacts.com/china-is-the-first-country-to-grow-a-plant-on-the-moon/
Train kindness: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.swartout/posts/10215712650873583
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Email: [email protected]
Buy Katie a Starbucks: paypal.me/kpparsons54
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV
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8 min - #ThursdayThoughts -- Self-Care as a Lifestyle
Self-care means tending to your mental health, too. Listen in as host Katie Parsons looks at how making positivity a habit isn't a cure-all but has improved her own outlook, emotions and overall mental health.
Parts of today's segment are sourced from The New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/03/smarter-living/self-care-routines-that-actually-help.html
Have a thought? Email Katie at [email protected].
7 min - Selfie distortion, rich app, therapy dogs and an affirmation -- Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
It's not your nose - it's your selfie. Learn why that front camera may be distorting your face. Today's episode also looks at a $999 app that actually had some buyers and therapy dogs traveling the country.
Helpful links from today's show:
Selfies: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/3/1/17059566/plastic-surgery-selfie-distortion
I Am Rich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich
Paws for Compassion: https://kfdm.com/news/local/paws-for-compassion-cross-country-trip-raises-money-for-therapy-dogs
Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit
Email: [email protected]
Buy Katie a Starbucks: paypal.me/kpparsons54
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4j1NbgDvqTbW1BTvM7Aww
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-four/id1426410372?mt=2
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CYJyL6jxmmOL1OdMOhjQV
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5 min - Fuzzy dice, strange laws, AI for loneliness and an affirmation -- Tues., Nov. 19, 2019
Why are fuzzy dice in a rearview mirror a thing? And where can you get fined for flirting? Find out on today's episode - and stick around for the Tuesday affirmation.
Helpful links from today's show:
https://www.middletownhonda.com/fuzzy-dice-meaning-on-rearview-mirror/
https://www.silive.com/news/2017/05/strangest_laws_in_new_york_sta.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/11/08/alexa-google-assistant-ai-robots-become-substitute-friends/4057885002/
5 min - #MondayMotivation - Embrace The Things You're Dreading
This week, write down three things you are dreading -- then write a positive highlight about that task. Host Katie Parsons has hers outlined too.
5 min
About The Morning Four
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The Morning Four is a weekday podcast that lasts 5 minutes or less and contains two fun facts, one feel-good news story and ends with an affirmation. Host Katie Parsons intends to start each day on…
the right foot, no matter what else is happening in the world.