A World of Hopes

This week we highlight the power of love and perseverance as we discuss a few inspirational weddings. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Alzheimer's couple marries twice95-year-olds who found love during Covid get married Sun Bum SPF 45 Sunscreen Face MistAnxious Like You Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we highlight an inspirational Archer who's heart and determination may lead to gold. We also mention how a family can be found nearly anywhere, including next door. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Neighbors step up to help young familyMeet the armless archer aiming for gold Loki (Disney+)About Time (Netflix)The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a talented individual is singing to brighten the day of some McDonald's patrons. We also mention a lawyer who was able to author an inspirational comeback story. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Judge gave Drug Dealer a second chanceFans of McDonald's drive-thru feast on songs The Princess Bride (Disney+)Ducktales 2017 (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a return to the Happiest Place on Earth brought with it renewed hope and a few tears. We also mention a simple act of compassion that completely turned someone's day around. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Amy's Disneyland Photos (Instagram)Amy's return to Main Street, U.S.A (Instagram)Stranger lays on ground to calm boy with Autism Clark Little Shorebreak PhotographyClark Little's InstagramSolos (Amazon Prime) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we celebrate a World of Hope's one year anniversary by mixing things up and injecting a bit of personal hope into the conversation. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationVirtual CHOC Walk Fundraiser for CHOC Children's Hospital CHOC Presents: Why We Walk (YouTube) The Giant Mechanical Man (Amazon)Window to the Magic: The Disneyland Adventure Podcast Our Favorite Episodes: Amy : The Holidays Bring Hope (12/2020)Chuck: Halloween Brings Hope (10/2020) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how painting and perseverance brought with it renewed optimism for stroke patients. We also give further proof that, even through a pandemic, people's desire to help their fellow neighbor can't be contained. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: 7 in 10 Americans agree 2020 made them a better personRebuilding a life one brushstroke at a timeStroke of Hope by Chen Facebook page Begin Again (Free watch on IMDbTV)Begin Again (Amazon)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how maintaining a garden can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We also discuss how the return of some magic to Southern California brought with it renewed optimism. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Disneyland reopens! (Yahoo News)Emotional photos of Disneyland reopening (Mashable)Attitudes and the perceived health benefits of home gardening (ScienceDirect) Piccadilly JournalsThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how a UPS truck delivered joy to a special young fan. We also take a look at how a Rail Worker put himself in harm's way to save a child in need. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: UPS drivers surprise toddler (GMA)Toddler greets UPS drivers daily (ABC 7)Rail Worker saves Child from train (GoodNewsNetwork) Huberman Lab PodcastHuberman Lab (YouTube)Huberman Lab (Instagram)LeVar Burton Reads Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how a company is making socks a welcomed addition to Earth Day festivities. We also take a look at how a Fraternity helped bring earlier than expected retirement to one special lady. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Drop off your old socks to get recycled (GoodNewsNetwork)Smartwool Second Cut ProjectSecond Cut Project participating retailersFraternity pays off mortgage (The Advocate) Our Planet Documentary (Netflix)Inside of You Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how Girl Scout cookies brought some welcomed support to families of cancer patients. We also examine how a Hollywood legend provided financial relief to those who needed it most. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: 8-year-old cancer survivor sets record in Girl Scout cookie salesHollywood legend hands out money to struggling people Renpho Massage Gun (Amazon)Literary Disco Podcast Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we discuss how a friendship motivated a community to take action. We also offer up some relief thanks to the folks at NASA. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: NASA Confirms Earth is safe from Asteroid (GoodNewsNetwork)Hero Custodian surprised with $35,000 (GoodNewsNetwork) My Octopus Teacher (Netflix)Chef (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how the Bald Eagle gave people a reason to come together and celebrate. We also show how the simple act of picking up some trash created positive ripples within a community. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: American Bald Eagle Populations are Soaring (CBS News)Man walks 12 miles a day picking up trash (Washington Post) Final Straw Website (Final.co)Final Straw InstagramDark (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how people's drive to help their communities can't be contained, even during a global pandemic. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Donate your food when you move (Today)52 percent volunteered for the first time in 2020 (GoodNewsNetwork) Yes Day (Netflix)The Vast of Night (Amazon Prime) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how Sea Turtles inspired a community to come together like never before. We also take a look at how Free Food Forests are providing sustenance for people in need. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Sea Turtles rescued from freezing waters (CBS)Instagram images of Sea Turtles being rescued (SomeGoodNews)Instagram video of Sea Turtles being returned to the sea (SomeGoodNews) Atlanta creates nation's largest free food forest (CNN) Go Clean Co (Instagram)WandaVision (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how a student book club brought relief from a very unexpected source. We also take a look at how some mittens broke the internet and helped raise money for people in need. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Palma School Book Club raises money for Student's tuition Bernie Sanders’ mittens memes help raise over $1.8 million for charities Headspace Guide to Meditation (Netflix)Sun Dogs (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

Join us as we ring in the new year and share a few tales of positivity. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Heroic Neighbor (Instagram Story)Heroic Neighbor PT 1 (TikTok)Heroic Neighbor PT 2 (TikTok)How to be happier in 2021 (University of Rochester) Passion PlannerPassion Planner Instagram PageCobra Kai (Netflix) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

'Tis the season to share stories of togetherness, fun traditions, and Santa Claus! Join us as we spread a little Holiday Joy. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Historic SpaceX LaunchStudy showing Video Gaming can help with Mental Health Santa Claus on TikTokA Charlie Brown Christmas (AppleTV +)Mickey's Christmas Carol (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

After a brief hiatus we're happy to be back talking all things Halloween. If you enjoy the spooky season as much as we do, this one's for you! Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Real Estate Agent uses Skeletons in her listingsHaunted Carwash in Japan Video (Youtube)Haunted Carwash in Japan Story (CNN)Haunted Carwash in Huntington Beach, CA (L.A. Times) Hocus Pocus (Disney+)Hocus Pocus (Amazon)Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playlist (Disney+) Connect with us! Instagram: @awohopesWebsite: worldofhopes.com

This week we show how skating can propel the need for positive change and spark hope within us all. We also take a look at how a simple note and random act of kindness can inspire togetherness. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Kaitlyn Saunders skates across Black Lives Matter plazaKaitlyn Saunders performance on InstagramRandom Act of Kindness: "BLM, but so does yours!" Floor is Lava Trailer (Youtube)Floor is Lava (Netflix)Jungle Cruise board game (Amazon) Programming Note: Since the recording of this episode, the Disneyland Resort in California has announced a delay to the opening of their theme parks. The new opening date is yet to be determined.

This week we discuss how the Black Lives Matter movement is bringing about much needed change and normalizing equality and justice for all. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: OhhappyDani on InstagramToday Show article on Leslie Dwight's 2020 poemLeslie Dwight on InstagramAntonio Gwynn Jr. cleans up his neighborhood 13th full feature documentary (Youtube)Just Mercy Film

This week we show how pizza can inspire hope and gratitude within a community. We also take a look at how the reopening of some magic helped spark tears of joy in Shanghai. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Shanghai Disneyland Reopening Video (Youtube)Marco's Pizza Facebook PostMarco's Pizza Facebook Page Procreate APP (iPad)Bardot Brush Tutorials (Youtube)Disney Prop Culture (Disney+)

This week we show how friends can find creative and beautiful new ways to honor and remember loved ones while sheltering in place. We also talk about an Indiegogo campaign that is attempting to put smiles on all of our faces. Welcome to a World of Hopes! Mentioned during the show: Paulie's PicnicSeason's of Love (Paulie's Picnic) Suspended Coffee storyOne for One Mask Indiegogo Campaign (Now Closed) Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC)Office Ladies Podcast Since the One for One Mask campaign has ended, here are a few other mask makers giving back: Buckmason.com (Masks for America)Uncommongoods.com (NYC Health + Hospitals)Oldnavy.com (Boys and Girls Club of America)