Uplifting Positive Stories

Stories of a cashier moving a dad to tears, a heartwarming thank you letter to a hair stylist, a WALL-E inspired do-gooder getting the kudos they deserve from strangers, an incredible medical trial looking to "switch off" arthritis in patients, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Pioneering trial could 'switch off' arthritis" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynp17k23po Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/MadeMeSmile Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/  

Stories of Reddit providing new perspectives and advice for a mother struggling to bond with her baby, a mature response after a dispute between coworkers, a fairytale ending after confronting an embarassing memory, an incredible gift to an 81-year-old woman who thought she'd never be able to retire, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "An 81-year-old waitress said she couldn't retire, so a stranger raised over $300K for her" Article: https://www.today.com/food/people/81-year-old-waitress-tiktok-retirement-fundraiser-rcna199602 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/  

Stories of a creative solution to "text" a dad who refuses to own a cell phone, a wholesome gift for a 92 year old grandmother, a Redditor seeking advice for a non-traditional wedding proposal, an invention that will be a game-changer for hospitals in rural areas without electricity, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being adaptable in order to connect better with others. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "3 teens invented a salt-powered refrigerator that doesn't need electricity. They're building 200 of them for hospitals to use" Article: https://www.aol.com/3-teens-invented-salt-powered-202355256.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHZku-tX7WQrHmxehVthTaHhOfAMfLxNIftkZmPQS04X6_j2Kq5UDTEYzgpyYRZ0e3JwOoC7tCaf7gqcnFZ7kLPeiH46ZB0r-yymlUY1p3QqgHWT5gQCWX7u1BAlYbDUOy1j58GTicf4Rf1uglRAK7z4XYWWjIE3cG2O4i-jqbzF Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/  

Stories of a thoughtful gift to a coworker that clearly loved the color pink, a sixteen year old boy who went out of his way to give his school bus driver a birthday gift, a school teacher who noticed a change in their student and tried to make it right after an online gradebook issue caused a bunch of problems, an initiative to help parents of babies in the NICU be able to keep an eye on their child from afar, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of paying attention to others and how to look for easy opportunities to demonstrate that you care about others. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Trigger Warning: Brief mentions of suicidal ideation (13:14-23:19). There are not many details given on this subject in the story, but we thought we'd give the warning just in case anyone would prefer to skip ahead.  Link to the "Superhero Project gives families with babies in NICU a "lifeline" to always have eyes on them" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/superhero-project-angeleye-cameras-nicu/#:~:text=Local%20News-,Superhero%20Project%20gives%20families%20with%20babies%20in%20NICU%20a%20%22lifeline,always%20have%20eyes%20on%20them&text=The%20Superhero%20Project%20is%20connecting,have%20eyes%20on%20their%20babies Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/  Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/  

Stories of someone using their worker's compensation check to turn a stranger's life completely around, a summer camp worker's compassion toward a child that made their job difficult, a meat clerk that made a huge impact on their regular customer, a "Toad Sage" figure that goes around Seattle helping the homeless on the weekends, grandfathers using their free time in retirement to help local children and new dads learn life skills, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of doing kind deeds for the right reasons and not expecting anything back in return. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too" Article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/26/g-s1-55822/volunteer-retirement-health-benefits-grandpas-united Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of finding joy in the midst of a stressful kitchen renovation, a sweet interaction with a trash collector, a worker who has created a "kindness revolution" in his office space, a community that rallied around a local family after a terrible hit and run crash, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of finding happiness in the mundane and taking time to appreciate the little things in life. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Local community supports family after hit and run crash" Article: https://www.wdtn.com/news/tell-me-good-news/local-community-supports-family-after-hit-and-run-crash/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/    

Stories of a mailman's heartfelt apology after unknowingly calling a couple's recently deceased son a moron, a customer humbling himself after being called out on his poor behavior, an astonishing GoFundMe result after someone was tipped only $2.15 for delivering pizza in a blizzard, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of humbling ourselves when we make a mistake or respond poorly to situations. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "A pizza driver got a $2 tip in a snowstorm, so people raised thousands for him" Article: https://www.today.com/food/people/pizza-deliver-driver-tip-snowstorm-gofundme-rcna190184 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk/ Link to the r/TalesFromRetail Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/    

Stories of a little boy comforting a classmate during a nerve-wracking time, a sweet act from a classmate after a devastating balloon loss, an incredibly kind gesture from strangers for someone struggling after getting laid off from work, exciting findings in monarch butterfly populations and cornea stem cell therapy studies and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how to cheer people up in times of sadness, worry, loss and more. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubles in 2025" Article: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/eastern-monarch-butterfly-population-nearly-doubles-in-2025#:~:text=In%20encouraging%20news%2C%20the%20eastern,acres%20during%20the%20previous%20winter Link to the "Stem Cell Therapy Repairs Cornea Damage Thought Irreversible" Article: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/stem-cell-therapy-repairs-cornea-damage-thought-irreversible Link to the r/Parents Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Parents/ Link to the r/answers Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/answers/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/  

Stories of a surprising find in a card at the Dollar Tree, a husband's wholesome secret, a heartwarming gesture for some Girl Scouts as a means of paying it forward 50 years later, an interaction with a cashier that had a major impact on a little boy's life, grandmas donating their time to be a listening ear for others, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the great impact of seemingly simple acts of kindness. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-friendship-bench-bringing-talk-therapy-into-underserved-communities/ Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/TalesFromRetail Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/  

Stories of someone pulling a favor to support her sister's small business, a first grader's surprising kind act to ensure a classmate could have an incredible experience, a once in a lifetime train trip across Canada for a woman after the passing of her sweet husband, a teen boy on a mission to give senior dogs their best day ever, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the impact of supporting people's goals and dreams. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Trigger Warning: Loss of a partner (12:52-17:58). This story has a wholesome ending, but we thought we'd give the warning just in case anyone would prefer to skip ahead.  Link to the "Teen provides senior, ailing dogs with special outings in local charity" Article: https://www.fox29.com/news/teen-provides-senior-ailing-dogs-special-outings-local-charity Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/ Link to the r/wholesomememes Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomememes/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of Reddit coming to someone's aid after their anxiety took over when talking to someone at the gym, people pushing through their fears to try new experiences, interesting tips for how to deal with anxious feelings/thoughts and uncertainties, a high school student hoping to start a nonprofit to help kids feel less nervous in courtrooms, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of persevering through our anxieties in life. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "High school student aims to ease anxiety for kids who have to be in court" Article: https://www.fox29.com/news/high-school-student-aims-ease-anxiety-kids-who-have-be-court Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/TalesFromYourServer Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromYourServer/ Link to the r/tumblr Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/tumblr/ Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/  

Stories of someone replacing their dad's lost plush monkey in a super creative way, a boyfriend's response after his dog destroyed his girlfriend's entire shoe collection, inmates raising money for charities and helping out in their communities, strangers responding in droves to help a boy get his late father's comic book collection back after a robbery, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of our responses when life takes an unexpected negative turn and how we can change a bad situation into something positive. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "'We're not all bad people': Inmates giving back to community charities" Article: https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-department-of-corrections-charities-inmates-giving-back/63334730 Link to the "Strangers rally to restore boy's stolen comic books inherited from late father" Article: https://www.fox29.com/news/comic-books-stolen Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/  Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/    

Stories of a child making a new friend with someone that was typically left alone at family reunions, someon that learned FSL to surprise her coworker, a woman who secretly learned her fiance's native language (with an incredibly wholesome twist in the story's update!), Memory Cafes popping up around the country to bring joy to people living with dementia and their loved ones, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being inclusive in our daily lives. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Medina County Library matches new, inclusive toys with themed books for children" Article: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-medina/medina-county-library-matches-new-inclusive-toys-with-themed-books-for-children Link to the "Memory cafés serve up joy to people living with dementia" Article: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-12-23/memory-cafes-serve-up-joy-to-people-living-with-dementia Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/MadeMeSmile Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/  

Stories of a man breaking into his mother-in-law's house for a very wholesome reason, a heartwarming reflection on someone's group of friends, a dad finds love again after the passing of his wife, a florist that has a Valentine's Day tradition of giving bouquets to widows, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the various aspects of love while sharing a bunch of heartwarming stories. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Charlotte florist gives flowers to 800 widows on Valentine's Day" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/valentines-day-flowers-charlotte-florist-widow/ Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/ Link to the r/Self Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/self/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/  

Stories of an extremely generous tip to a server in need, a post on Reddit about someone's struggles that has a very uplifting update, a wholesome interaction after a pizza delivery mistake, an "Internet Dad" that creates content to help people fill in the gaps in their knowledge, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being brave enough to ask for help when we need it. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Rob Kenney's YouTube channel shares tips and tricks that dads often teach their children" Article: https://www.wptv.com/life/good-news/virtual-dad-has-become-the-father-figure-millions-need Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/  

Stories of shoppers stepping up to ensure a cashier's safety in a sketchy situation, a stranger sharing their medical knowledge to help someone's scar heal, young kids helping an anxious mom in a play area, a Toronto man with a creative solution to the housing crisis, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of looking out for one another in our day-to-day interactions whether it be assisting people that seem to be struggling with something or even being a hero simply by helping someone feel safe in an uncomfortable situation. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Toronto man creates tiny mobile homes to help unhoused people escape the cold" Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-tiny-mobile-homes-1.7419805 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/

Stories of an incredible gift from a stranger to a woman living in a women's shelter, someone that sneaks into graduations for a very wholesome reason, interesting statistics that show violence is actually decreasing in the U.S., an amazing selfless act from a woman to her husband's ex-wife, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of believing the world is full of good people and that there is positivity out there - we just need to look for it. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "US poised to see dramatic drop in homicides for 3rd straight year" Article: https://abcnews.go.com/US/united-states-drop-homicides-2024/story?id=116902123 Link to the "Woman donates kidney to hubby's ex-wife days after wedding" Article: https://apnews.com/article/woman-donates-kidney-husband-ex-wife-3b7cbc45e8ba3842149b2f1fbc54b438 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/  

Stories of someone that was brought to happy tears after receiving a kind message, a high schooler that went out of their way to ensure an incoming freshman felt reassured that they would find friends, a teacher that made an enormous impact on a student's life, uplifting stories of people stepping up to help others during the Palisade fires, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of going out of our comfort zones and helping others to do the same in order to make more meaningful connections. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "LA restaurateur Marissa Hermer launches food delivery service to feed families displaced by wildfires" Article: https://www.today.com/food/news/restaurateur-marissa-hermer-feeding-families-california-wildfires-rcna187094 Link to the "Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses" Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/animal-rescuers-care-la-fire-evacuees-dogs-donkeys-horses-2025-01-12/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/  

Stories of a teacher doing everything in her power to give her students a prom experience to remember, a TSA agent helping a stranger that felt anxious in the security line, a North Carolina woman salvaging photos found in the debris from Hurricane Helene and helping to reunite them with their owners, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of going above and beyond in order to make the world a better place, whether it's as a worker, a customer, a neighbor... you name it. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "After Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina woman uses the power of social media to reunite families with old photographs lost in the storm" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-helene-asheville-north-carolina-photos-instagram/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/FaithInHumanity Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FaithInHumanity/  

Stories of a child taking initiative to help out a custodian at his school, how someone used an unexpected work bonus to help a woman and her cat get out of a bad living situation, a stranger that went out of their way to ensure a little boy got an awesome birthday cake, a kid's ongoing giving project for local ambulance crews, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of reflecting on and celebrating the achievements, growth, and positive moments from the past year while also looking ahead to the future and taking steps toward where we want to be. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Boy's goody bags praised by ambulance crews" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93qpk8w117o Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/  

Stories of kids' endearing response to finding out their teacher had a painful shoulder, a hospital worker going above and beyond to comfort a stranger, a little girl's brave gesture for a boy in her class when he was being laughed at, members of a community creating beautiful bouquets for those dealing with loneliness or grief, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being there for others while they are processing difficult emotions. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Surprise flower bouquets help beat loneliness" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cne4lkvkgyvo Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/  

Stories of wholesome moments during the holidays and strangers on Reddit responding in droves to a call for generosity for an awesome cause. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss ways to make the holiday season brighter for others and stories of their own happy holiday memories. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to "One Simple Wish": https://www.onesimplewish.org/wish/wish-grant Link to the "Kids in foster care see dreams come true, thanks to New Jersey nonprofit One Simple Wish" Article: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/kids-foster-care-dreams-new-jersey-nonprofit-one-simple-wish Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/AskOldPeople Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskOldPeople/ Link to the r/Parenting Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Parenting/ Link to the r/HumansBeingBros Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HumansBeingBros/  

Stories of a mother that showed her care for her son in a unique way, a wholesome response to a crossword-stealing neighbor, a teacher with a reputation for being mean that turned out to incredibly kind and generous, an exciting development in wheel design, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of trying to understand the people around us better rather than making assumptions about their personalities. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "The 'morphing' wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots" Article: https://www.reuters.com/technology/morphing-wheel-south-korea-that-may-transform-lives-robots-2024-11-14/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of a writer having a change in perspective, a woman learning to overcome her jealousy toward her sister's relationship, famous individuals that made it big later in life than we may think, and more. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of realizing that we shouldn't compare our own journey with the journey of others and how to be inspired by people that have the life we want rather than have feelings of jealousy. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "31 celebrities who found fame later in life" Article: https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrity-who-became-famous-old-late-bloomer-2018-4#samuel-l-jackson-was-in-his-40s-when-he-became-an-a-list-movie-star-2 Link to the "Food for Thought: 35 People Who Became Successful Later in Life" Article: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/successful-people-later/ Link to the r/writing Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/ Link to the r/wholesome Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesome/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/    

Stories of a kind interaction in a hospital waiting room, a reminder from a stranger about having a positive mindset on birthdays regardless of the circumstances, a surprise invitation from a student to their teacher many years later, and wholesome/funny thanksgiving moments! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being mindful about the positive things happening in our lives or the hopes we have for the future when things are tough. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/kindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/kindness/ Link to the r/thanksgiving Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thanksgiving/  

Stories of a chain reaction of kindness for a homeless man, people at the gym cheering on a newcomer, a series of kind acts at a department store, a community rallying around a family in need, strangers stepping in to help during a crisis, and a community project to help local children undergoing treatments. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of jumping in when you see kind acts happening and how little acts of kindness when joined together can have enormous impacts. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "A heartfelt project: Waltonwood Lake Boone seniors handmake over 60 'KINDness Dolls' for WakeMed Children's Hospital" Article: https://www.wral.com/story/kindness-dolls-seniors-wakemed-hospital/21642443/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/wholesome Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesome/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/

Stories of a helpful stranger while hiking in Japan, two people helping each other through flight anxiety on an airplane, wholesome moments in Disney World, a flight delay that led to 13 strangers working together to get home, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the positive impacts of traveling as well as some stories from their own vacations. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "13 strangers go viral for renting van, driving 10+ hours together after flight cancellation" Article: https://www.today.com/news/good-news/13-strangers-viral-rent-van-driving-hours-flight-canceled-rcna60692 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/travel Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/ Link to the r/WaltDisneyWorld Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/  

Stories of a Snapchat comment making a positive impact on a girl's self-image, a stranger in a VR chat room helping a student pass high school, a torn-out page with positive affirmations in a husband's desk, and one boy's project writing letters for deployed service members. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being mindful with our words and considering how they may impact those around us. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "By the letter: NC boy's writings provide inspiration to soldiers" Article: https://www.wral.com/story/by-the-letter-nc-boy-s-writings-provide-inspiration-to-soldiers/21447647/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/  

Stories of a small town's solution to ensuring no kid is left out of trick-or-treating, an incredibly sweet halloween gesture from an Instacart worker, kids doing a selfless act for a little girl in their neighborhood, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss wholesome Halloween stories from the internet and from their own childhoods. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Trick-or-treaters leave their Halloween candy for child battling leukemia" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trick-or-treaters-leave-halloween-candy-child-battling-leukemia-atlanta/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/  

Stories of several people rushing to a woman's aid when her tire blew out on a busy highway, how a kind act from a stranger at a time of need inspired a new mindset on life, a wholesome interaction when helping someone's golden retriever into their vehicle, a patron at a grocery store's compassion toward an overwhelmed mother, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of taking initiative to help and not just assuming someone else will lead the charge of positivity. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Mom's Viral Post Reminds Strangers To Be Kind To Overwhelmed Parents" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mom-thanks-angel-at-grocery-store-for-showing-kindness-to-a-stranger_n_57c07f81e4b04193420eff33 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/

Stories of a husband's eager attempt to surprise his wife, a coworker's incredibly generous offer to someone in need, children giving small yet meaningful gifts to strangers, and an amazing shopping spree for children battling cancer. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how to graciously give and receive gifts. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Children battling cancer get $500 shopping spree at the Mall at Wellington Green" Article: https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/children-battling-cancer-get-500-shopping-spree-at-the-mall-at-wellington-green Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/

Stories of a mother's inspiring response to a school lunch thief, a student's kind gesture after a scary exam experience, a woman's incredible reaction to cruel words from a stranger, and kind notes to a Vikings kicker from children after a season-ending mistake. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss being intentional to counteract negativity within ourselves and when we see others spreading unpleasant things. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "After Women Called This Mom A 'Whale,' She Responded By Paying For Their Coffee" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/woman-buys-coffee-after-insult-tim-hortons_n_5603faa8e4b08820d91bbf3c Link to the "First Graders Write Adorable Notes Of Forgiveness To Devastated Vikings Kicker" Article:  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-first-graders-blair-walsh_n_5697ac3de4b0b4eb759d47d2 Link to the r/relationships Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/ Link to the r/Self Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/self/

Stories of someone's friends rallying around his fiancee so she could have the wedding of her dreams, an individual reflecting on all of the positive changes they've made in their life, a 4 year old who got to live out his dream as a trash collector for a day, a 10 year old that has gone viral on social media from his science videos, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how worrying less about other people's opinions and being authentic to ourselves can make us happier in life. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "4-year-old boy becomes honorary trash collector in Ashland with help from Make-A-Wish" Article: https://whdh.com/news/4-year-old-boy-becomes-honorary-trash-collector-in-ashland-with-help-from-make-a-wish/ Link to the "Meet the 10-year-old teaching science on social media" Article: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/video/boy-gets-make-surprise-garbage-truck-driver-day-112380739  Link to the r/relationships Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/ Link to the r/Self Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/self/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/    

Stories of an individual that realized their social circle was bringing down their self worth and turned their life around, a woman stands up for her boyfriend when disparaging comments are made about his career choice, a manager ensures that a worker gets the salary they deserve, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of standing up for yourself when others are bringing your self worth down, as well as how to ensure others know their self worth and don't sell themselves short in life. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Meet the Philadelphia mom helping young girls through her nonprofit" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/aqueelah-brown-philadelphia-know-your-worth-nonprofit/ Link to the r/Self Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/self/ Link to the r/TrueOffMyChest Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/  Link to the r/relationships Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/  

Stories of an unlikely friendship between two incredibly different individuals, a couple overcoming differences in how they prefer to express their love, wholesome attempts to show care to people through cooking, an exciting removal of an animal from the endangered species list, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss bridging the gap between ourselves and others when it comes to differences in beliefs, opinions, tastes, and more. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "One of world's rarest cats no longer endangered" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxz51vwz2o Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/Self Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/self/ Link to the r/RandomThoughts Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomThoughts/ Link to the r/relationships Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/  

Stories of a woman unknowingly recounting a time someone helped her to the very person that helped her, a husband seeking advice on how to respond to a disappointing anniversary gift (with a wholesome twist ending!), a stranger that stepped up to save someone's life, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss expressing gratitude in different situations and responding to kindness from others. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Trigger Warning: Car accident and descriptions of life-threatening injuries. Here is the timecode for that story in case you prefer to skip ahead: (15:07-18:41).  Link to the "Student Stuns Mom And Toddler With Surprise Birthday Gift In Target" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-mom-toddler-target-birthday_n_5631c940e4b00aa54a4cc3f1 Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/

Stories of a meme that helped bring the joy back into one grandmother's life, a worker's mishearing of a word that led to a funny interaction, an impersonation of Smeagol (from the Lord of the Rings) that may be going too far, hilarious tweets about parenting, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how having a lighthearted outlook on life and finding the humor in awkward situations can make life more fun. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Best Parenting Tweets" Home Page: https://www.huffpost.com/life/topic/best-parenting-tweets Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/funnystories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/funnystories/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/

Stories of an out of the blue invitation from a stranger, a full-circle moment for two childhood friends after the loss of a parent, a wholesome treasure hunt, a little boy that spends his free time reading to care home residents, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the value of simply spending time with others and how sometimes simply being there for someone is the best gift of all. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "Wrexham: Book-loving boy reads to care home residents" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68080380 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/

Stories of people sharing things that spark joy in their lives, a lady that became a legend at her local grocery store, a famous TikToker that surprises workers with Disneyland vacations, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss reconnecting with our inner child and enjoying the simple things in life. Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. We now have video versions of our podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@UpliftingPositiveStories Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "This 27-year-old keeps taking day laborers to Disneyland. One thing always catches his attention" Article: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/us/tiktok-influencer-juixxe-disneyland-cec/index.html Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/

Stories of a surprise kiss that left a guy perplexed about what to do next, an unkempt beard that caused one individual to rush to Reddit for help, a husband's plight to bond with his unborn child despite his wife seemingly pushing him away, and a Class President that went above and beyond to make sure his classmates felt valued. Wyatt and Adrianna discuss the various aspects of communication in relationships. We are now on Reddit! Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Link to the "High school president writes notes thanking fellow seniors — 180 of them" Article: https://apnews.com/article/thank-you-notes-graduation-massachusetts-a9722d8ad14a1638c283e9690d07f045 Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/  

Stories of a teacher pushing their student to go out of their comfort zone with their artwork, a woman's journey with conceiving after cancer, a little boy discovering a skill for his school talent show, a woman's struggle to find a job in their dream field, a woman that won gold in shooting at this year's Olympics after her dream as a gymnast had been taken away from her, and an amazing athlete that was born without legs and broke a world record in skateboarding. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the pursuit of goals and dreams in life.   We are now on Reddit! Feel free to share positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover at https://www.reddit.com/r/upliftpositivestories/ and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! You can also email them to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Trigger Warning: Cancer and miscarriage (9:14-16:49). There are not many details given on either of these subjects in the story, but we thought we'd give the warning just in case anyone would prefer to skip ahead.  Link to the "A spinal injury killed Adriana Ruano's dream as a gymnast. She just won Guatemala's first Olympic gold medal as a shooter" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adriana-ruanos-wins-guatemala-first-olympic-gold-medal-shooter-turned-gymnast/ Link to the "Awe-inspiring athlete born without legs scores epic skateboarding record" Article: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/7/awe-inspiring-athlete-born-without-legs-scores-epic-skateboarding-record Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/WholesomeStories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/  

Stories of an awkward situation at TSA involving a belt slap, an accidental stuffed animal destruction, a woman who thought she was being ghosted only to find out she was the one ghosting all along, and more. Wyatt and Adrianna discuss honest mistakes and how to respond to them in a positive way. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Stranger Saves The Day After Wedding Cake Is Destroyed On The Way To The Venue" Article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stranger-saves-ruined-wedding-cake_n_59b157e1e4b0b5e5310436f2 Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/tifu Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/  

Stories of coworkers stepping up to ensure noone in the office goes hungry, an anonymous gift to restaurant workers during the holiday season, strangers helping shelter dogs get adopted into loving homes, a Visual Bucket List Foundation that helps children losing their sight or hearing be able to take the trip of a lifetime, and a chef that continuously makes meals for people in need in his community. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss times they have witnessed kind acts that inspire others to pay it forward. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "The Visual Bucket List sends Polk County family to Australia" Article: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/06/13/visual-bucket-list-australia-polk-lily Link to the "Chef, wife deliver hot meals to SoCal homeless community with 'Homemade Thursdays' program" Article: https://abc7.com/homeless-unhoused-all-good-news-chef/13811149/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/FaithinHumanity Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FaithInHumanity/

Stories of a wholesome secret someone keeps from their husband, a highschooler seeking advice from Reddit for how to help a classmate, a preschool teacher's incredible gift for a 5 year old boy, and how one community came together to show their appreciation for a UPS driver that went above and beyond. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss different approaches to doing kind gestures for others while ensuring that we do it with good intentions. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "5-year-old surprised to learn liver donor is his former preschool teacher" Article: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/5-year-surprised-learn-liver-donor-former-preschool/story?id=110855660 Link to the "'The greatest guy you'd ever want to meet' | Cypress community gives back to UPS driver of 35 years" Article: https://www.khou.com/article/life/heartwarming/cypress-texas-ups-driver-honored/285-e8e95103-492b-4e3e-a102-179a6a2d91ac Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/  

Stories of surprise birthday parties that went above and beyond to make someone feel valued, a wholesome interaction between two strangers, personal moments in Adrianna and Wyatt's lives that made them feel special, and how one community rallied together for a twelve year old boy to throw him an amazing birthday celebration after his classmates said they wouldn't come to his party. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss ways we can make other people in our lives feel special and valued. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Community Throws Birthday Party For Boy After Classmates Said They Wouldn't Come" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/community-throws-birthday-party-for-boy-after-classmates-said-they-wouldnt-come/ Link to the r/bestofpositiveupdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bestofpositiveupdates/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/FaithinHumanity Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FaithInHumanity/

Stories of strangers being heroes for others at the pharmacy and the grocery store, how $20 and a kind ear made a profound impact on an individual experiencing homelessness, an incredibly selfless act that saved one University student from a stressful situation, and one city's efforts to help people get the resources they need. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how everyday acts of kindness are happening more frequently than we may realize, and by putting a spotlight on them, we can increase our faith in humanity. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Trigger Warning: Post-pregnancy complications and loss of a partner (6:52-10:49). There are not many details given on either of these subjects in the story, but we thought we'd give the warning just in case anyone would prefer to skip ahead.  Link to the "Vancouver looks to expand free Downtown Eastside Wi-Fi to help homeless population connect" Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouver-expand-free-wifi-downtown Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/

Stories of a cable company worker's heroic response after an intense tech support call, an impactful moment for a telemarketer that disliked their job, and an exciting scientific breakthrough in cancer research. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss keeping an open mind about people's character when they behave in ways we don't like rather than assuming the worst. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Scientists develop glowing dye that sticks to cancer cells in breakthrough study" Article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/10/scientists-develop-glowing-dye-sticks-cancer-cells-promote-study Link to the r/TalesFromTechSupport Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/talesfromtechsupport/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/FaithinHumanity Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FaithInHumanity/  

Stories of a case of mistaken identity leading to a crazy situation for one family in Disneyland, a man's response to a surprising discovery in his McDonalds bag, multiple people going out of their way to return a lost ring to its original owner, and strangers on the internet responding in droves to help a GoFundMe after one man's story goes viral on Reddit. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of living with integrity in our everyday lives. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "'Do good, people': Man returns $5,000 to Indiana McDonald's in viral TikTok" Article: https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/dining/restaurants/2023/01/20/indiana-josiah-vargas-returns-money-to-fort-wayne-mcdonalds-viral-tiktok/69825385007/ Link to the "How an owner got her diamond ring back 13 years after flushing it down the toilet" Article: https://www.today.com/news/good-news/diamond-ring-toilet-returned-rcna85653 Link to the "Man accidentally donates $15K instead of $150 to food relief fundraiser, chaos ensues" Article: https://www.today.com/food/news/man-accidentally-donates-15k-gofundme-rcna90363 Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/  

Stories of a man taking the initiative to save a stranger from a scary car-breakdown situation, a drone pilot's incredible pursuit to rescue people's beloved pets, and how the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" helped one boy save a man's life. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how the little things we do in our everyday lives can have a greater impact than we may realize. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Eye in the sky: Drone pilot uses thermal technology to rescue missing pets across the tri-state area" Article:  https://bronx.news12.com/eye-in-the-sky-drone-pilot-uses-thermal-technology-to-rescue-missing-pets-across-the-tri-state-area Link to the "Wellington boy, 12, saves drowning man, says he learned CPR from 'Stranger Things'" Article: https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/wellington-boy-12-saves-drowning-man-says-he-learned-cpr-from-stranger-things Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/ Link to the r/Positive Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Positive/  

Stories of a woman showing solidarity to a stranger who was made to feel that they were weird and an interesting interaction where a stranger opened someone's eyes to an unhealthy friendship dynamic in their life. Plus, two breakthrough medical discoveries that point to a more hopeful future are highlighted in this episode! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how building people back up when you hear others tearing them down can make a huge difference. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk" Article:  https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/human-brains-are-getting-larger-that-may-be-good-news-for-dementia-risk/2024/03 Link to the "AI makes breakthrough discovery in battle to cure prostate cancer" Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/prostate-cancer-ai-cure-dna-b2504865.html Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/

Stories of people's wholesome interactions with strangers when stepping out of their comfort zones with their appearances and a heroic bus driver that saved a little boy's school day. Adrianna and Wyatt discuss how worrying less about what others think about us can benefit our everyday lives. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue" Article:  https://www.today.com/parents/family/bus-driver-saves-day-gets-pajamas-for-boy-rcna139017 Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/irw7oq/whats_the_most_wholesome_experience_youve_had/