Fun Times with Dana and Heidi

Hello everyone! In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi interview their friend Shae who volunteers with ENGin, whose mission is to help young Ukrainian individuals improve their English. Dana and Heidi made the decision after the recording of this episode to make this episode the series finale as they make their transition to college. From Dana and Heidi: Thank you to our loyal listeners for giving two teenage girls a shot at making the world a better place. We truly could not have done this without you and although there will be no more episodes, the past 50+ will still be on Spotify in case you want to re-listen to us chat. As always, we hope Fun Times with Dana and Heidi made your life a little brighter and we encourage you to spread light wherever you go. We are always with you. Until we meet again, bye! If this episode sparks your interest to volunteer, please check out https://www.enginprogram.org/ and our Instagram @funtimeswdh for more information.

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including the backstory and charity behind a viral meme, a new studies linking toddlers and screen time use, potatoes that can potentially be used to cure diseases, and our eventful experiences with chocolate fundraisers. Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a new goat-filled experience, how listening to music contribute to better grades, a new breakthrough in science, Heidi's journeys on the NYC Ferry, and more! Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a swimming coach who saved the life of her mentee, the unfortunate traveling adventures of a couple in Scotland (who eventually reached a happy ending), how drones can be used to clean polluted waters, and more! Listen now.

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a Bronx housing complex that turns food waste into fertilizer, a historical Roman artifact found at a thrift store, a new picture of a black hole, and more! Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including an unexpected visit from a chef at a school cafeteria, the unexpected and adorable winner of the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts, a new technology inspired by squid skin to insulate beverages, and more! Listen now.

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a man attempting to help Ukrainian citizens with his minibus, the power of support systems, a newly discovered (and very tiny) species of frog, running shoes, and more. Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a cat reunited with its family after being stuck in an interesting location, cats using SpaceX satellite dishes as winter-time beds, the investigations of a mysterious purple substance on mars, and more. Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including how a pre-med student identified someone's risk of cancer, how a McDonald's teen employee saved a customer's life, how archeologists used technology to discover the inner contents of an ancient mummy, Heidi's holiday trip to Canada, and more! Listen now.

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including the world's first 3D printed eye, presents brought to a man by a group of friendly crows, how a twelve-year-old boy scout rescued a lost couple and their injured dog, the holiday season, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including eco-friendly developments in Cameroon, Africa, a bike-riding initiative in Barcelona, a drug in fungus found to effectively kill cancer cells, and a tasty review of kombucha. Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including some interesting thoughts of six year olds, how restorative justice helped prisoners give back to their communities, how morals in stories can help kids, some notable characteristics of trees, computer battery stories, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a single mom braiding the hair of children in need for free, a little girl who defied all odds to stay alive, the use of tools in bird behavior, the magic of color changing cups, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a braille birthday message from a restaurant, a donation from T-Mobile during back to school season, a Google Science Fair winner who found a way to suck up microplastics, an app for running motivation, and more! Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including dogs helping their cheetah friends socialize, how one man used his dyslexia to discover the shipwreck of The Titanic, how exercise can benefit people with depression, and more! Listen now.

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including an unlikely friendship between a toddler and a 99-year-old woman, how a 13-year-old girl made $120,000 dollars from a bag of Doritos, how crows can understand complex math concepts, the experience of rollerskating, and more! Listen now :)

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including the first African American to win a spelling bee, how a teen went from McDonald's to the Olympics, a robot that can perform CPR, and more!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including the Sewing Machine Project, a 95-year-old message in a bottle uncovered by a stranger, China's new step forward in health, Heidi's trip to New York City, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi cover the latest positive news stories, including a new surgery that spares babies from spina bifida paralysis, a Native American tribe that regained their historic land, a 3D printed nose that can sniff out COVID-19 infections, and an innovative product that can eliminate pesky mosquito bites. Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including Italian towns that pay travelers to work remotely, Jaden's Smith's new plans for the I Love You restaurant, and goggles that can restore blindness using algae technology. Listen now!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including a 4 year old who bought over $2,500 worth of SpongeBob popsicles online, a heroic boy with Moebius Syndrome who donated his contest winnings to charity, innovations in CRISPR Cas-9 gene editing, and a book to help bring you the mental strength you need.

Today we're sitting down with Madeleine "Mads" Stern, a 17-year-old positivity advocate who runs her own blog called Real and Relatable. In this episode, we talk about some of today's most prominent mental health issues, including stress, self-care, body image, positivity, and more! Listen now and check out Real and Relatable's at realandrelatable.weebly.com and @_realandrelatable on Instagram!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including the commitment an elderly woman has to bringing the fashion scene to Zoom Church, how an 8 year old girl broke the record for selling the most Girl Scout cookies while fulfilling an inspiring philanthropic mission, a futuristic fabric, puppies, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including an innovative food bank, Coldplay's involvement in The Ocean Cleanup Project, the benefits of avocados, and how plants can brighten up your life (at least for some people...). Listen now!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including an act of kindness from a student to a former substitute teacher, the creative ways one teacher approached online learning, a mysterious rock which crashed into a British family's driveway, daylight savings time, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including the heroes nursing sea turtles back to life, the cancer survivor turned youngest American astronaut, a new study about communication during dreaming, and the surprisingly good dupes you can get at Costco.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including a heroic act of kindness, the teenage pillow company made to rival MyPillow, the sustainable additions made to the Empire State Building, the benefits of an iPad for schoolwork, Valentine's Day trivia, and more!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including an inspiring story, the TikTok sea shanty craze, new COVID-19 technologies, and the benefits of drinking matcha!

In this episode, co-hosts Fun Times with Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including a local hero who saved a family from a burning home, the history and impact of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, the new species discovered in 2020, and a highly recommendable sitcom.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including a random act of kindness by a magician, a new app that helps adults with special needs, and architectural innovations made of mushrooms!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss an anonymous act of kindness this holiday season, new discoveries about lullabies, a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, and an interesting exhibit at Houston's Museum of Natural Science!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss strange baby names, new TikTok trends, a special Starbucks promotion, advancements in astronomical technology, and vegan meat!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss this week's positive news stories, including an act of gratitude from a coronavirus patient, positive updates from Zoom, innovations in cancer screenings, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the Papermate Flair Pen fad, how one Cambodian immigrant went from rags to riches, a new archeological discovery, and how getting a bit more shut-eye can benefit you in the long run.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss a daring skydiving woman, new innovations in haunted houses, how gene therapy helped save thousands of lives, and the very popular game Among Us.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss a kind-hearted athlete who is practically superhuman, a teacher by day and carpenter by night, the scientists combating sea turtle egg-napping in Central America, and much more.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the Travis Scott meal, a random act of kindness, a lifesaving rat, progress in environmental issues, and more!

In this episode, co-hosts Dana and Heidi share the latest positive news stories including an interesting relationship between a cop and an ex-convict, as well as a cancer survivor breaking the world record for a grueling triathlon. We also introduce a new segment!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including a hot take on music, the oldest married couple in the world, and a fear of fruit and vegetables being cured by hypnotism.

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Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the importance of replying on time, a way to follow sports games for the blind, 3D printed homes, and a remarkable sunflower.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they discuss the latest positive news stories, including some lifesaving teenagers, virtual fashion shows, and Japanese smart masks.

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they talk about a bike that does your laundry, perfume that smells like space, and shopping shenanigans at Bealls!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi in this bonus episode as they interview fellow podcaster Anna Ho! Learn about Anna's podcasting journey and the lessons she learned from it. Listen to Mind Maps: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V8sD4Ap3eceF56y8wKrcf?si=L-8NCphJTM6I-sjbUTYrzg Instagram: @mindmapspodcast

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they talk about choosing goggles over poolside aesthetics, Lizzo's kind acts during COVID-19, the connection between ice cream and personality traits, and why romantic comedies are incredibly annoying. Luv Michael Volunteering: https://mailchi.mp/luvmichael/volunteerad Luv Michael Donations: https://luvmichael.com/donate/ Aviation Camp: @aviationexposurecamp

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi and special guest Arianna Jonae for this exclusive episode! Arianna Jonae is an actress, singer, influencer, and podcaster! In this episode, we talk about the significance of mental health, self love, and self confidence during a worldwide pandemic. Learn how you can use this quarantine to the fullest, change your mindset, and life your best life!

Join co-hosts Dana and Heidi as they talk about a new beginning for the Tour de France, a mathematical formula to prevent a robot apocalypse, and a rather troublesome journey in attempts to make a mangonada.

In this episode, hosts Dana and Heidi discuss the latest positive news stories, including the bubble hotels in the middle of nowhere and Germany's new plastic ban.

Join us for our fifth episode! News stories up for discussion today include a very generous (and rather delicious) act of kindness, and an innovative way for individuals in nursing homes to connect with their loved ones during the pandemic.

Join us for our fourth episode! Topics up for discussion today are a potential (and rather cute) way to test people for COVID-19, and our PTSD from theme parks. Music: New Life by JayJen & ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic https://soundcloud.com/grandakt Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Join us for our third episode! Topics up for discussion today include the benefits of spontaneous decision making, and quite possibly the best album of the year. Note: There were slight audio errors in this episode. Sorry about that! Music: New Life by JayJen & ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic https://soundcloud.com/grandakt Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US