The Morning Four

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  • Optical illusions, space blood, bikes around the world and an affirmation -- Wed., Dec 12, 2019

    Learn about science and bike kindness on today's episode.

    Helpful links from today's show:

    https://www.traveltrivia.com/locations-real-life-optical-illusions/

    https://www.newscientist.com/article/2223705-low-gravity-in-space-made-some-astronauts-blood-flow-backwards/

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/illinois-pd-to-donate-abandoned-bikes-to-those-in-need/ar-BBXJUIs

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

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    6 min
  • Real names, smallpox, puppy cuteness and an affirmation -- Tues., Dec. 10, 2019

    Do you know Scooby Doo's real name? How about Cap'n Crunch's? Listen in and stick around for a feel-good news story about a puppy with an extra-cute characteristic.

    Helpful links from today's show:

    Fictional names: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2018/07/scoobert-doo-where-are-you/

    Smallpox: https://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/early-chinese-inoculation

    Sweet puppy: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets-animals/puppy-with-tail-on-his-forehead-gets-adopted/ar-BBXIxp1

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

    6 min
  • #MondayMotivation - Goal Setting in 3 Life Areas

    It's never too late (or early) to set some goals for yourself. Host Katie Parsons asks listeners to segment their goals and start thinking of how to make them happen in the coming year.

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

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    7 min
  • Musical roads, Ford Taurus, extra McNuggets and an affirmation -- Mon., Dec. 9, 2019

    Learn where you and drive and make music and why Ford Motor Company consulted an astrologer before releasing one its most popular vehicles. And have you heard about the Robin Hood of McNuggets? Learn about him and hear today's affirmation on the show.

    Helpful links from today's show:

    Musical roads: https://wonderfulengineering.com/these-melody-roads-sing-tunes-when-you-drive-over-them/

    Taurus astrology: https://crazyfacts.com/ford-used-an-astrologer-from/

    McNugget Robin Hood: https://www.today.com/food/robin-hood-mcnuggets-gave-everyone-extra-nugget-mcdonald-s-t167755

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

    8 min
  • Florida Friday, with an affirmation -- Fri., Dec. 6, 2019

    Enjoy some facts and feel-good news from the Sunshine State before heading into this weekend. 

    Helpful links from today's show

    Florida facts: https://www.traveltrivia.com/surprising-facts-about-florida/

    Florida feel-good news:  https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Making-A-Difference-S-Florida-Principal-Teaches-Kids-Important-Lessons-in-Kindness-564600581.html

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

    5 min
  • #ThursdayThoughts -- Belief in Unseen Things

    Having faith that intangible, unmeasurable things make your life better -- whether that happens through religion or other beliefs -- can improve life quality, but how? Host Katie Parsons analyzes this idea a bit in today's #ThursdayThoughts episode.

    Listen to the Champion's Mojo episode Katie references: http://championsmojo.libsyn.com/the-power-of-intention-episode-40

    Contact: [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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

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    6 min
  • Heart muscle, Ninja Day, kind amputee and an affirmation -- Thurs., Dec. 4, 2019

    It's a muscle - so why does the heart never get tired? Listen in today to find out the reason. Stick around for a story of a young man who is trying to end bullying after being the victim of it himself.

    Helpful links from today's show

    Heart as a muscle: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/11/why-doesnt-the-heart-get-tired-and-need-to-rest-like-other-muscles/

    Ninja Day:

    https://nationaltoday.com/international-ninja-day/

    Taekwondo inspiration: https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-teen-bullying-taekwondo

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

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    5 min
  • SNL predictions, monk margins, bikes for kindness and an affirmation -- Wed., Dec. 4, 2019

    Saturday Night Live has actually made some eerie predictions via skits over the years - today's episode has an example. Learn what ancient monks left in manuscript margins and about a young man helping others have a happier Christmas. 

    Helpful links from today's show:

    SNL forecasting: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/05/when-saturday-night-live-predicted-the-future/

    Medieval monks: https://crazyfacts.com/notes-in-the-margins-of-manuscripts/

    Bikes for others: https://www.foxnews.com/media/boy-rare-condition-raises-money-bikes-kids-christmas

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

    5 min
  • Cheesy winter, #GivingTuesday, predicting seizures and an affirmation - Tues., Dec. 3, 2019

    The great people of Wisconsin have developed a smart use for their cheesy water. Today's episode also asks - Where will you give this Tuesday? Stick around for really good news about epileptic seizure treatment and an affirmation.

    Helpful links from today's show:

    Cheesy roads

    #GivingTuesday

    Seizure prediction

    Contact: [email protected]

    Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

    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

    Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ieff37dft2fcfshvli3cwlcws5u

    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningfour/

    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningfour/

     

    6 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…