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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 w


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    The Final Episode - Friday, March 13, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 4:54


    After 379 episodes, host Katie Parsons bids listeners a "see you later" -- hear about the most important lessons she has learned hosting the podcast. Follow Katie online: @bykatieparsons on Instagram @bykatieparsons on Twitter Email: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com  

    Unplugging, pricey coin, acts of kindness and an affirmation -- Fri., March 6, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 6:05


    Take some time to unplug from your devices today and listen in to hear how much the most expensive coin in the world is worth. Stick around for feel-good news and an affirmation. Unplug today Coin price Kindness for kindness sake Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    #ThursdayThoughts -- Finding success at what really matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 5:23


    Not all successes are created equal. Are you finding success in what matters to you -- or just arbitrarily finding things to be "good" at doing? Tune in to today's #ThursdayThoughts with host Katie Parsons. Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    American flag, baby names, animal adoptions and an affirmation -- Thurs., March 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 3:26


    Happy 13th birthday to Ferris Parsons -- and a fun fact on a teen who created something cool. Stick around for a pet-friendly feel-good news story and an affirmation. Baby names American flag designer Free pet adoption Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Grammar, young countries, dementia dance class and an affirmation -- Wed., March 4, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 3:59


    It's Grammar Day and host Katie Parsons has a few thoughts. This episode also lists the three youngest countries and has a feel-good news story about dementia and dancing. Grammar Day Young countries Dementia dance class Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation -- Let something go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 6:56


    This task this week is somewhat of an anti-task -- let go of something that is causing you stress or anxiety. Listen in as host Katie Parsons shares hers. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Turkeys blush, deep voice, nature happiness and an affirmation -- Fri., Feb. 28, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 4:26


    Turkeys turn all shades of red and blue when they're excited -- and the man with the deepest voice can sing notes that humans can't even hear. Tune in for these stories, a feel-good news item and a Friday affirmation. Turkey blush: https://www.livescience.com/17057-turkey-facts-thanksgiving.html Deep voice: https://www.medicaldaily.com/man-worlds-deepest-voice-hits-notes-only-elephants-can-hear-242157 Nature/wellness: https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/26/health/nature-makes-children-happier-wellness/index.html Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    #ThursdayThoughts - Be bold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 3:41


    Do the thing that is weighing on your mind - and do it with confidence. Tune in to today's #ThursdayThoughts for some inspiration.   Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Running amok, octopi mommies, pizza kindness and an affirmation -- Thurs., Feb. 27, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 5:44


    Running amok has an actual definition and started in Malaysia. Octopi are incredible mothers and a two-year-old made the day o a pizza delivery man -- all on today's episode. Running Amok Octopi mommies Pizza delivery kindness   Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Pistachios, height, janitorial kindness and an affirmation -- Wed., Feb. 26, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 4:38


    Crack open a pistachio for National Pistachio Day -- and find out where in the world the tallest and shortest people live. Stick around for a feel-good news story and affirmation. National Pistachio Day: https://nationaltoday.com/national-pistachio-day/ Tallest and shortest: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/the-tallest-and-shortest-countries-in-the-world/ Mr. Reed story: https://kdhlradio.com/the-feel-good-story-janitor-reed-gofundme-page/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Mr. Reed donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/transportation-for-mr-reed Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Mardi Gras fun and an affirmation -- Tues., Feb. 25, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 5:18


    Learn how the Polish packzi pastry got it's start -- and it had nothing to do with partying. Stick around for some Mardi Gras facts and feel good news - plus a Tuesday affirmation. Packzi start Mardi Gras facts Bead good news Vote for Katie Parsons of The Morning Four podcast as your Favorite Woman Podcaster! CLICK HERE Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation - One thing at a time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 3:49


    Is multitasking really a good thing? Host Katie Parsons explores the idea of doing just one thing at a time in today's #MondayMotivation segment. Tune in at MorningFour.com. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Walk your dog, sloth facts, blind kindness and an affirmation -- Fri., Feb. 21, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 4:50


    Take some time to walk your four-legged friends this weekend and tune in for some sweet sloth facts. Friday is packed full of good news and an affirmation, too. Walk your dog Sloth facts Teen kindness NOMINATE KATIE FOR FAVORITE WOMAN PODCASTER:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZD4P-lt-SBfGtVP6sIbPKmgLmGwUReGuq6bFrG1acTQJjfA/viewform Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #ThursdayThoughts - Too small to fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 5:44


    Set some goals that are too small to fail - and build from there. Host Katie Parsons talks about some advice she recently heard that she is trying to incorporate into her life. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Facebook users, bike friendly, college for convicts and an affirmation -- Thurs., Feb. 20, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 3:36


    The amount of people who use Facebook would fill up several large countries -- and a smaller country wins for the most cyclist-friendly. Tune in for good news and a Thursday affirmation. Facebook users Copenhagen and bikes Inmates earn college degrees Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Pet owners, ant takeover, benefits of kindness and an affirmation -- Wed., Feb. 19, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 3:17


    Find out which country has the highest proportion of pets and how many ants are living on earth. Stick around for some good news about being kind and the Wednesday affirmation.   Pet owners Ants of the world Kindness and health Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    So many humans, royal families, BBQ kindness and an affirmation -- Tues., Feb. 17, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 4:53


    There are A LOT of people on Earth right now - learn exactly how many in today's episode. Stick around for some feel-good news about BBQ and the Tuesday affirmation. https://bestlifeonline.com/world-facts/ https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/Countries-Royal-Families-44074489 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonnys-bbq-takes-stand-kindness-150700830.html   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation - Small steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 7:20


    What are some small steps you can take this Monday toward larger goals - without feeling overwhelmed? Host Katie Parsons challenges listeners to take some time out to write down a few small tasks this week.    Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Random acts, optical illusion, new school and an affirmation -- Mon., Feb. 17, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 4:14


    It's Random Acts of Kindness Day - how will you spend it? Learn about a fire-filled optical illusion and a new school that two moms have created. Stick around for the Monday affirmation. Random Acts of Kindness Day Firefall waterfall New school for adults   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Valentine's facts, longest marriage, health/love and an affirmation -- Fri., Feb. 14, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 3:51


    Valentine's Day is the second most popular for card giving and the longest marriage on record lasted 86 years. Tune in for some feel-good news about health and love -- and a Friday affirmation. Valentine's facts Longest marriage Health and love Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #ThursdayThoughts -- A million things you haven't done yet (just you wait)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 4:28


    What are the things in your life that you have yet to finish? Are there things you want to accomplish that make you feel badly? Skip those negative feelings and remember -- you are not too old and it is not too late. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    France is popular, World Radio Day, preemie hats and an affirmation -- Thurs., Feb. 13, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 4:25


    Learn the most popular country in the WORLD for tourism and celebrate World Radio Day. Learn about a woman who was a preemie herself that is providing hand-knitted hats for the tiniest babies. France is popular: https://bestlifeonline.com/world-facts/ World Radio Day: https://nationaltoday.com/world-radio-day/ Preemie hats: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/micro-preemie-now-knitting-hats-for-other-preemies/ Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Abe's birthday, deadly pepper, 1,000 kind acts and an affirmation -- Wednesday, February 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 4:02


    Happy Birthday to the 16th President of the United States! Learn about a pepper so spicy that it is deadly -- plus hear about a six year old's kind deeds. Stick around for the affirmation. Happy Birthday Abe Deadly pepper 1,000 acts Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    #MondayMotivation -- Reclaim this moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 3:50


    When you're wrapped up in a negative emotion, take the time to pause and ask yourself "Is there anything bad happening right now?" Tune in to today's #MondayMotivation segment. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Umbrella Day, L.A. people, UPS kindness and an affirmation -- Mon., Feb. 10, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 4:34


    Open an umbrella and sing your favorite rainy day tune and learn a little about the world's population. Stick around for some feel-good news about a lost wallet and a Monday affirmation. World's population Umbrella Day UPS kindness Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    PSA, Pixar Easter eggs, tumbleweed kindness and an affirmation -- Feb. 7, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 3:18


    Learn about one of the most effective public service announcements of all time -- and a fun Pixar Easter egg inside a popular movie. Follow the feel-good news to the UK and stick around for the affirmation. Effective PSA Pixar Easter eggs Tumbleweed day   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    #ThursdayThoughts - Hitting reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 4:58


    You don't have to wait for the first of the month, or the first day of the week, or any other predetermined time to reset or make a change. Listen in to today's #ThursdayThoughts segment. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Oregon vortex, blackbird cameras, recyclables to lumber and an affirmation -- Thurs., Feb. 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 3:49


    Learn about one of the strangest U.S. attractions and Cold War surveillance tools in today's episode. Feel good about plastic being turned into lumber and stick around for today's affirmation Oregon vortex Blackbird cameras    Recyclables into lumber Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Black teeth, pricey food, Alzheimer's hope and an affirmation -- Tues., Feb. 4, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 4:58


    Forget whitening - there was once a time people dyed their teeth black or yellow. Check out some of the most expensive restaurants in the world - and stick around for some good news about Alzheimer's research.   Dying teeth     Expensive restaurants   Alzheimer's hope Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation -- Start your week off right

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 2:22


    Get motivated each and every Monday with the #MondayMotivation episode of The Morning Four podcast with host Katie Parsons. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    M4-Feb03-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 4:26


    What is a hiccup, anyway? And if you are judged by a TV court, does that legally hold up? Learn about a program that pairs young people with seniors who need help reading.   Hiccup facts   Court TV     Teens reading to seniors Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    WWII stretchers, lobster strolls, Jeopardy donation and an affirmation -- Wed., Feb. 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 4:14


    Learn where you can find stretchers from World War II - refurbished in memoriam. And hear about a French artist who walked an interesting pet down the streets of Paris. Stick around for feel good news and an affirmation.   WW2 stretchers   Strolling lobster    Teen Jeopardy donation Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Drop kicks, tea drinkers, backpack donations and an affirmation -- Fri., Jan. 31, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 5:20


    Drop kicks are legal in the NFL, tea can make you live longer and kids can do some pretty special things. Stick around for a Friday affirmation.  Obscure football rule Tea longevity Backpack donation   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #ThursdayThoughts - Letting go of financial negativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 6:29


    Financial planning is important - but when we stress over scrimping and saving, it can lead to a negative obsession over money that can steal joy. Tune in for host Katie Parsons' perspective on ridding your life of negative, obsessive financial thoughts.  Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Electric tablecloths, tribal eyesight, dog trash collector and an affirmation -- Thurs., Jan. 30, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 4:36


    Would you trust a tablecloth that was hot wired for electricity? Learn about a tribe in Thailand that can see underwater and a dog trained to collect trash on the beach. Electric tablecloths Thailand tribe Dog trash collector   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Thumbs up, George Lucas, planet discovery and an affirmation -- Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 5:30


    The thumbs up isn't universally recognized -- and George Lucas had military aspirations but was rejected for service (twice). Learn about a new planet (far, far away) that was discovered by a young volunteer.  Thumbs up origin George Lucas military Intern discovery Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Sleep gunk, extra innings, gamer saves friend and an affirmation -- Tues., Jan. 28, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 6:05


    That Tuesday morning sleep eye gunk is normal and baseball can go into MANY extra innings. Today's feel-good news story features a young gamer who saved the life of a friend playing 5,000 miles away. Sleep gunk Long ball Long-distance save   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation - Share your joy (Jan. 27, 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 2:55


    Whatever brings you joy deserves to be shared. Today's #MondayMotivation tasks listeners with publicly talking about what makes them joyful in the coming week. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Willy Wonka cash, rice facts, good news about art and an affirmation -- Mon., Jan. 27, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 5:18


    Charlie from the original Willy Wonka movie is still earning royalties and wild rice really isn't that wild. There is some good news about art for the sake of art in today's feel-good news segment. Wonka earnings Wild rice Art and stress relief   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Freezer meme, cities on ruins, koala-saving dog and an affirmation -- Fri., Jan. 24, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 5:53


    Ever stuck your head in the freezer then had someone take a pic? If so, today's episode may have a meme for you. Learn about three major world cities that are built on top of ancient ruins and about a dog who is trained to save koalas in Australia. Stick around for an affirmation to get you through the weekend. 241543903 Cities on ancient ruins  Koala-saving dog   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #ThursdayThoughts - No permission needed to be joyful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 4:54


    You don't have to wait for someone to tell you that it's okay to be happy or joyful about any part of your life. Today's #ThursdayThoughts delve into how to own what you love and what makes you happy, even if no one else agrees or understands.   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    KFC, cold states, no more library fines and an affirmation -- Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 4:24


    Can you name the 11 ingredients in KFC's secret recipe? Can you name the second-coldest state in the US? Learn what happened in Chicago when library fines were dropped -- and stick around for your Thursday affirmation. KFC secret recipe Coldest states In the US Ditched library fines   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Follow Katie Parsons on Instagram Follow Katie Parsons on Twitter Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Yellow stop signs, cereal and milk, #ForBlake and an affirmation - Tues., Jan. 21, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 5:27


    Red hasn't always meant "stop" on the roads and cereal wasn't originally created to be eaten with milk. Learn about a family starting a kindness ripple in honor of their late son, Blake. Yellow stop signs   Cereal and milk   #ForBlake   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    #MondayMotivation - Get on track for a great week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 4:16


    Set out some positive intent for your week ahead with the #MondayMotivation segment. Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Flight non-germs, old catchphrase, copper hospital beds and an affirmation -- Wed., Jan. 22, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 6:41


    You may not be as at-risk to get sick on that flight as you think -- and Thomas Jefferson once made a catchphrase so popular it wound up in early American dictionaries. Learn how copper hospital beds are improving patient care and stick around for a Wednesday affirmation. Flights and germs   Jeffersonian catchphrase Copper hospital beds   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube  

    Spider rain, milkman bravery, millennial dads and a Monday affirmation -- Mon., Jan. 20, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 4:58


    If you are not a spider fan, today's first fact may have your skin crawling. Hear a story about a milkman's resourcefulness and bravery and learn how millennial dads are changing parenthood. Stick around for a Monday affirmation. Helpful links from today's show: Raining spiders Milkman to the rescue  Millennial dads   Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Morning Four on Facebook Follow The Morning Four on Instagram Sign up for weekly kindness email Buy Katie a Starbucks The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Apple Podcasts The Morning Four on The Morning Four on Spotify The Morning Four on  Google Play The Morning Four on YouTube

    Ear facts, not Caesar, smog-fighting billboard and an affirmation -- Fri., Jan. 17, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 5:37


    Learn more about what your ear is - and isn't - as well as some items you may think are named for a famous emperor (that aren't). Today's feel good news item features a smog-eating billboard. Ear facts: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2016/12/can-you-hear-these-ear-facts/  Not Caesar named: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2016/12/three-things-named-for-caesar/ Smog-eating billboard: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mexican-billboard-purifies-air-by-eating-smog/ Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com 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/

    #ThursdayThoughts -- Own Your Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 5:12


    You are the owner of your days -- all of them, even the bad ones. Listen is as host Katie Parsons shares a post on social media that inspired her to take back her own time and feelings. 

    Antiques, elevator, Feel Good Tour and an affirmation - Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 4:31


    How much could your old stuff be worth? And what is the fastest elevator in the world? Tune in today to find the answers - and to hear about a company that gives instruments to those who need them most. Antique treasures: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2016/12/antiques-roadshow-top-finds/  Fastest elevator: https://www.traveltrivia.com/fastest-elevators/ Feel Good Tour:  https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/The-Feel-Good-Tour-is-giving-out-free-instruments-to-local-kids-566224811.html  Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com 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/  

    Pop culture beer, long names, child saves with CPR and an affirmation -- Wed., Jan. 15, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 4:41


    Action figures aren't the only thing pop culture can inspire and the U.S. actually has a short name (comparatively). Today's feel-good news item centers on a child who saved her own mother by doing CPR. Pop culture beer: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2014/03/pop-culture-inspired-beers/ Long names: https://www.traveltrivia.com/countries-with-longest-names/ Child does CPR: https://www.foxnews.com/health/girl-saves-mom-cpr-youtube-videos Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com 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/

    Chip-eating seagulls, otters, debt kindness and an affirmation -- Tues., Jan. 14, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 3:50


    Seagulls will travel really far for junk food and otters sleep holding hands. Tune in for these fun facts and info about a 5 year old paying off school lunch debt for classmates. Seagulls:  https://crazyfacts.com/for-months-scientists-in-france/ Otters: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2421731/Otterly-adorable-Dozy-otters-hold-hands-taking-nap-dont-drift-apart-sleep.html School lunch kindness: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/5-year-old-girl-sells-treats-to-pay-off-123-classmates-lunch-debt-its-all-about-kindness/ar-BBY6kWz Contact: morningfourpodcast@gmail.com 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/

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