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Start your week off right with short stories inspired by the world of fixers, doers, and problem solvers. The Happy Broadcast helps enhance your happiness by focusing on positive things happening in our world. Each week we highlight a handful of positive news stories, share some mental health tips, open the floor for our community to share what makes them happy, and walk you through some quick exercises to help get your week going. Hosted by Amy O’Dwyer and featuring news and stories from artist Mauro Gatti’s popular social channel, The Happy Broadcast (IG @the_happy_broadcast (https://www.instagram.com/the_happy_broadcast/) ).  

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    • Dec 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Happy Broadcast

    35: Europe's First Retirement Home for Elephants, World's First Land-Based Coral Farm and Gifting your Time This Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 9:19


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at France opening a retirement home for elephants, a land-based coral farm and a record breaking year for clean energy installations. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of gifting time this Christmas and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    34: New Potential Cancer Fighting Drug, the Creation of a Vast Marine Reserve and the Psychological Benefits of Handwashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 9:09


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at a new potential cancer fighting drug, the creation of a vast marine reserve and 10 countries who are producing nearly 100 percent electricity. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of washing your hands and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    33: Forgetful Squirrels Helping to Plant Trees, World-First Magic Mushroom Trial and Finding Your Happy Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 9:04


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at how squirrels losing acorns could be beneficial to other organisms, the world's first psilocybin trials taking place in Australia and how France are legislating to protect its book stores. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits to having a happy place and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    32: Huge levels of CO2 stored by Whales, New Sight Restoring Technology and the Benefits of Keeping Your Environment Tidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 9:04


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at how whales could be the answer to capturing and storing huge amounts of CO2, new technology which allowed a woman to be able to see letters and shapes and an English football team who's goal is sustainability. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits to your mental wellbeing of maintaining a tidy environment and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    31: Basic Income for Irish artists, Colombian Anti-Machismo Hotline and Dinner Time with Friends and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 9:55


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the introduction of basic income for Irish artists and art workers, an anti-machismo hotline for men in Colombia and mussels removing microplastics from the ocean. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits eating with others and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    30: World's Largest Plastic Recycling Plant, Malaria Vaccine and Helping Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 8:54


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the opening of the world's largest plastic recycling plant, approval for the first malaria vaccine and a playground  built from seized guns. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of helping others and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    29: Free Public Transport, Norway's Last Coal Mine and “Happy to Chat” Benches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 9:20


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at one country's offer of free public transport, Norway's last coal mine and Poland's first “happy to chat” benches. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, how to express your emotions and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    28: A Ban on Plastic Wrapping, Chat Checkouts and 43 Million Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 9:10


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at one country's ban on plastic wrapping for fruit and veg, chat checkouts in the Netherlands and the 43 million trees to be planted in Rwanda. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, how to express your emotions and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    27: A Vote Against Animal Experimentation, CBeebies' New Presenter and Blueberries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 9:39


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the European Parliament's vote to phase out animal experimentation, CBeebies first presenter with Down's Syndrome and China's pledge to stop funding new coal energy plants abroad. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the calming powers of blueberries and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    26: An Indigenous Resistance Against Climate Change, innovative cat treats and Spicing Up Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 9:13


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the first country to ban the shark fin trade, an indigenous resistance prevents massive amounts of pollution and new cat treats hitting the shelves next year. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, a new way to spice up your life, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com! 

    25: A Nightclub Powered Through Body Heat, The World's Largest Carbon Capture Machine & Edible Coffee Cups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 9:06


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at a nightclub in Glasgow's innovative way of powering their lights, the world's largest carbon capture machine and Manchester City's edible coffee cups. We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of volunteering, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram!

    24: The End of the Leaded Petrol Era, a Bonus for Australian Paralympians and the Benefits of Hugging

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 9:19


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at an animal shelter's unique way to encourage adoptions, the end of the leaded petrol era and the bonus being given to Australian Paralympians. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the happiness a hug can bring, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram!

    23: Housing Offered To Refugees, Legal Rights Given To Animals & The Power Of Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 11:16


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, our Positive News Update looks at the first black woman to buried at the pantheon in Paris, a country who has given animals legal status to fight abuse and one company's incredible work helping Afghan refugees. We've also got out Awesome Person of the Week, the relaxing power of reading, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram!

    22: Minecraft Libraries, Increased Rhino Populations & A Robot Café

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 10:31


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! In this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we look at a country that has increased its indigenous rhino population, a cafe with robot workers remotely controlled by disabled workers, and a major videogame that is giving its players access to banned books! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the health benefits of stretching, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    21: Green Kayak Tours, AI Doctors & Anxiety Reducing Scented Candles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 9:15


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we look at a country paying reparations to its indigenous people, an AI that can diagnose dementia in a single scan, and a company offering free kayak tours to encourage people to clean their waterways! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, how your scented candle obsession could ease your anxiety, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    20: Amazing Athletes, Canadian Conservation & Electricity Made From Oranges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 9:36


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we look at the record number of LGBTQ+ athletes who competed in this year's Olympic Games, a country investing heavily in conserving its natural habitats and a city creating electricity using oranges! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, how counting can ease your anxiety and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    19: Green Roofs, Wolf Cubs & A Pangolin Sanctuary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 9:35


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a city that is filling empty roof space with gardens, a national park helping with conservation & adopted wolf cubs that are being released into the wild! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the benefits of talking to ease anxiety, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    18: Recycled Olympic Medals, Americas Oldest Nurse & The Louvre's First Female CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 10:55


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a country that is abandoning oil exploration, the first female CEO of a world-famous museum & Olympic medals that are made from recycled electronics! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, how talking can ease your anxiety and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    17: Bee Bus Stops, A Farmer Fighting For Mental Health & A Machine That Grows Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 9:01


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode, there's the Positive News Update where we talk about new animal welfare laws in Hawaii, a machine that grows new skin for burn victims & bus stop roofs with gardens for bees! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the health benefits of a good cry, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    16: Popcorn Packaging, Returned Museum Artifacts & Elephants Put Back In The Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 9:18


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a herd of elephants that have been returned to the wild, a museum that has returned pre-hispanic artifacts to Costa Rica & packaging made of popcorn! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, some food that helps with anxiety, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    15: Navigational Shoes For The Blind, Gardens For Bees & An Animal Shelter Run By Monks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 9:33


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about shoes that help the visually impaired to navigate, urban wildflower gardens that promote bee population growth & an all-female team of wildlife rangers! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, a simple step to add to your daily routine to manage your anxiety, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    14: Bread Made From Beer, Baby Chicks & A Human Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 10:39


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a library that lends out people, an end to chick shredding in Germany & a man making craft beer out of unused bread! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, how to put an end to your doomscrolling habits, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week!  Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    13: A Four Day Work Week, Five Million Trees Planted & An Animal-Free Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 9:32


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a country trialing a four day work week, a government that planted five million trees in a day & a circus putting an end to animal acts in its show! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, how a cold shower can reduce anxiety, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    12: A Rainbow Bike Path, Remote Working From Italy & The Secret To Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 8:42


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about two Italian towns paying people to live there to work remotely, the world's longest rainbow bike path & a country that is recognising animals as sentient beings! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the secret to a good night's sleep and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ on HeadStuffPodcasts.com!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    11: Space Stickers, LGBTQ Inclusive Classes & A Horse Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 9:50


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a country making their school curriculum more LGBTQ+ inclusive, the first Baltic country to ban fur farming, and a unique item being sent into space! We've also got a unique Awesome Person of the Week, what you should do when you're feeling burnt out and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    10: Chess Masters, Colouring Books & Commemorative Quarters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 9:15


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about banned ads in a city's underground, the first women on US currency, and the planting of 20 billion trees! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, the surprising benefits to adult colouring books and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    9: A Carless City, Fur Free Fashion & Reduced Rhino Poaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 9:23


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a major city that's banning cars, a decline in rhino poaching, and a major fashion brand that's gone fur-free! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, a good reason to dance like nobody's watching, and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    8: Fish Doorbells, Charitable Cryptocurrency & The Secret to Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 9:35


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a protected home for turtles, an end to lion breeding in captivity, and a fish doorbell! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, we crack the secret to a good night's sleep and do some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    7: Friendly Neighbours, Fine Vegan Dining & A Yacht Fueled By Rubbish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 8:50


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about pandas, a yacht powered by rubbish, and Michelin-star vegan food! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, we find out if laughter really is the best medicine and do some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    6: Vaccines, Vets for the Homeless & Viral Exercise Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 8:49


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a popular Swedish exercise craze, trading in cars for bikes, and a breakthrough with a malaria vaccine! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, your next stress-relieving hobby and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    5: Green Vending Machines, Giraffe Girl Groups & Giant Paintings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 8:00


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about giraffe girl groups, eco-friendly vending machines, and a creative underground heating system! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, some surprising benefits to doodling and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    4: Seagrass, Superpaint & Positive Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 7:47


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about a whale baby boom, some pretty powerful paint, and litter collecting seagrass! We've also got our Awesome Person of the Week, some good news for aspiring plant parents and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!  Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website and follow us on Instagram

    3: Coffee Husks, Caring for Cats & a Giant Inflatable Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 6:47


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about homes made of coffee husks, a plantable newspaper, and a giant inflatable cake in the canals of Amsterdam! The Awesome Person of the Week returns, there's good news about a superfood that can ease anxiety and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here! Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website And follow us on Instagram

    2: Colombian Listening Hubs, Tidy Everest and a Knitting War Veteran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 6:27


    Welcome to another episode of The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about listening hubs in Colombia, used face masks we could all be driving on soon and a really big really clean mountain! There's also the Awesome Person of the Week, good news about dark chocolate and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening, we hope you have a fantastic week! Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here!Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website And follow us on Instagram

    1: Goats, Turtles and Mayonnaise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 8:22


    Welcome to The Happy Broadcast! On this episode there's the Positive News Update where we talk about an Indonesian eco warrior who sold some goats and grew entire forests, mayonnaise-eating turtles and resurgent coral reefs in Fiji! There's the Helper's High and some breathing! Thank you so much for listening to our first episode. Subscribe wherever you're listening, and if you'd like to support the show, you can become a member of HeadStuff+ here! Take a look at The Happy Broadcast Website And follow us on Instagram

    1: Welcome to the Happy Broadcast: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 1:03


    A preview of what you can hear on The Happy Broadcast.

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