Originally Published March 28, 2022. Let’s take a deep dive into the power of intentional happiness with an expert on the subject—Eric Karpinski. Today we are going to explore practical habits like gratitude journaling and conscious acts of kindness that not only enhance your well-being but can also transform workplace cultures. Tune in to learn how science-backed strategies can lead to greater engagement, productivity, and most importantly, happiness, both in life and at work.

Eric once followed the societal formula for happiness—work hard, succeed, and then find fulfillment but realized that this relentless pursuit left him anxious and depressed. After turning to positive psychology he found that happiness doesn’t stem from achievements alone, but from building meaningful habits, fostering connections, and balancing life with gratitude and kindness. His discoveries also led him to write The Seven Principles of Happiness, where he advocates for an “action buffet” approach—sampling different habits to find what works best for individuals and teams.

Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, NASA, IBM, T-Mobile, Genentech, Eli Lilly and many others. Eric is a key member of Shawn Achor’s GoodThink team, trained as a scientist at Brown University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. In March 2021, McGraw Hill published his book, Put Happiness to Work: 7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance, which has been endorsed by Adam Grant, Shawn Achor and Daniel Pink. He and his wife are also work-advice columnists on Psychology Today.

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Originally Published May 27, 2022. On this episode we dive into the compelling world of Frank Bognar, author of A Great Flash of Light: America’s Journey Across the Nuclear Age. Frank shares his personal experiences living through the Cuban Missile Crisis and his deep concerns about today’s nuclear threats. Drawing from his military service and extensive research, Frank offers eye-opening insights into the dangers the world still faces and the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. Tune in as we explore the critical crossroads humanity finds itself at today, and the path toward a peaceful, nuclear-free future.

Frank Bognar is the author of A Great Flash of Light: One American’s Journey Across the Nuclear Age, a memoir aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and advocating for a nuclear-free world. Having lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis as a teen, he experienced the fear and helplessness of a world on the brink of nuclear war. Later, as an Army Infantry Officer and scholar, he deepened his understanding of these global threats. Currently, he serves as Board Chair of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, advocating for nuclear disarmament.

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Originally Published July 18,2022. Faith Kiio and her daughter, Tomi Dobbs. Tomi, a nine-year-old fourth grader, are making a significant impact on communities in Kenya through their Faith Kenya Mission. Tomi shares her passion for literacy, inspired by a moving encounter with a young girl in Kenya, which led her to collect thousands of books for children in need. Faith, originally from Kenya, discusses her motivation to improve literacy rates and how the mission is empowering communities by providing access to books and education. Together, they discuss the importance of education, community involvement, and addressing issues like gun violence in schools. Tune in to learn how you can support their mission to bring hope and opportunities to Kenyan communities through education.

Faith Kiio & Tomi Dobbs are the Faith Kenya Mission America and Kenya Literacy Partnership Initiative in Lawrence, Massachusetts. They provide resources and aid to struggling communities in Kenya and local communities in Massachusetts, including Billerica, Chelsea, Dorchester, and Lawrence.

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