Things That Are Good

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I'm Heather Smith and this is Things That Are Good. Each week, I'll be joined by a guest and we'll talk about something that's good - dogs, friendships, hobbies, movies, ice cream - pretty much anything! I'll share facts from experts and we'll talk about our own experiences on what makes that thing good. So if you're anything like me - always on the hunt for something positive in a not-so-positive world - be sure to subscribe to Things That Are Good. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

Heather Smith


    • Jul 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Things That Are Good

    Only Children with Allison McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 52:43


    In this episode, I'm joined by Allison McLaughlin where we talk about only children! We discuss the stigma around both being and having an only child, her experiences with her own family, the pressures all moms feel from society, the really positive traits in only children and how every family (no matter how it's made up) is good! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Advertising with Sean Connacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 55:41


    It's true - Advertising is a Thing That Is Good (we promise)! Sean (who works at the amazing agency Civilian) and I discuss our time in the advertising industry and how our careers and opinions on it have changed over time. We talk about the good that advertising can bring into the world, benefit corporations and support industries popping up around them, the (actual) millennial generation, and our personal experiences at our own "Mad Men"-type big agencies. To learn more about Civilian, check out their website: https://civilian.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Travel with Jennifer Fiorile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 55:18


    In this episode I'm joined by the amazing Jennifer Fiorile to talk about travel! We discuss the beautiful garbage of Rome, the challenges of speaking multiple languages, our personal particular comfort in big cities, combating the language barrier, and our own personal experiences with locals helping us in some of our worst moments abroad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Nostalgia with Morgan Connacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 58:32


    This week I'm joined by Morgan Connacher where we discuss revisiting things from the past. We talk about our shared love of The Gilmore Girls, Anne of Green Gables, the opportunity to re-experience things at different times in your life, the trials and tribulations of baking bread, and the fact that each revisit is bittersweet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    A special message from Heather - Look for the Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 2:43


    We don't have a new episode this week. Listen to a quick message on why, and how I'm trying to keep looking for the good in the current time we're in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Fantasy Worlds with Ian Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 60:41


    In this episode, I'm joined by Ian Smith where we discuss our shared love of all things Fantasy, from Star Wars and Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones and Dungeons & Dragons. We discuss what makes a good hero (as well as a good villain), the beauty of escapism, world building and some of our favorite characters. We also lose some nerd points when we try to remember the name of a fairly important Lord of the Rings character. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Writing with Debbie Little

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 71:07


    In this episode, we talk about Debbie's experience writing for the New York Post and what experiences it has brought her. We discuss writing what you like vs. writing what you know, how to make an interview not boring, how we use editors in everyday life, stepping outside your comfort zone - including Debbie's crazy experience "noodling" in Oklahoma - and her personal connection to none other than Tiger King. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Being a Working Parent with Christine Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 50:40


    In this episode, we talk about Christine's experience as a working parent, particularly during these weird times we're in now. We discuss an appreciation for teachers, taking time for the memory makers, a "work-life harmony" vs. a "work-life balance" and finding out what works for your family (along with some thoughts on how you might be able to make some adjustments to get it). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Video Games with Matthew Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 57:55


    This week I'm joined by my husband Matthew Kelly. We talk about our shared love of video games, including some nostalgia over early gaming experiences and connections with characters and stories. We discuss how gaming set Matthew on his current career path, as well as the social nature of some games (and how it has led to us making real IRL friends) and some of our thoughts on how to get started playing games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

    Coming Soon: Things that are Good with Heather Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 0:56


    I'm Heather Smith and I'm hosting a podcast called Things That Are Good. Each week, I'll be joined by a guest and we'll talk about something that's good - dogs, friendships, hobbies, movies, ice cream - pretty much anything! I'll share facts from experts and we'll talk about our own experiences on what makes that thing good. So if you're anything like me - always on the hunt for something positive in a not-so-positive world - be sure to subscribe to Things That Are Good, coming soon wherever you get your podcasts. In the meantime, you can connect by following thingsthataregoodpod on Instagram, the Things That Are Good Podcast on Facebook or by emailing thingsthataregoodpod@gmail.com. I hope you'll subscribe and join us - because we all deserve Things That Are Good! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/things-that-are-good/support

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