Sarah Woodard is back to spark more of our consciousness - literally - that's the name of her company, Spark Consciousness. We talk the good of being and embracing our true authentic selves, taking chances in our careers and playing it safe at the same time, and knowing when it's time to make a move in every sense of the word. She's equal parts empath and creative, with more books published than you can count, and she's all about keeping it real. Have you been thinking about taking a chance, a swing, a try at something that gives you your own spark? Sarah will give you the inspiration to, as she herself says, 'Do it. Just do it.' __________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

36 years ago, Lori Maier put together Chick Singer Night for one night only and well, here we are, way more nights than one only. What exactly is Chick Singer Night? It's where singers and songwriters and performers - all of the female persuasion - come together to make music and community happen. It's a celebration of great music and a reminder to put your expectations on outcomes to the side, be present, and enjoy the experience. Get ready to enjoy the show... __________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

James Freitas continues his ghostly good story of apparitions-a-plenty...at the mall (insert menacing laugh). Look, it's no secret I fancy a spooky story, so much so I made the executive decision this good topic needed to be a two parter. But make no mistake, this is more than just another Halloween-themed tale, it's a story about our connection and shared experience. And if it opens your mind or creeps you out a little, even better I say. Please look under your bed and lock your door before continuing to listen. __________________________ Speaking of things that go bump in the night... MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Mary Edwards shared her ghostly tale in this week's episode but that was just the beginning of her story. We're keeping Halloween going a little bit longer, with this bonus treat. Enjoy...and maybe listen with the light on? Just to be safe.

Celebrate Halloween with Mary Edwards, John Carrozza, Jaci Pund, James Freitas and Susan Moore who all join us to get their good spooky time on. It's a full episode of ghostly tales - literally - this one's all about ghosts: ones that visited us in childhood, ones we went to college with, and yes, even a few who showed up at the mall back in the day. Do you believe in spirits? Can you explain the unexplainable? And what's good about it all? That's what this special holiday episode is all about. _______________________________________________________________ Speaking of things that go bump in the night... MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Have you voted? Are you planning to vote? Here's an inspirational flashback bonus with our good pal, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and Emmy-winner Faith Salie, sharing her personal inspiration, her 100+ year old neighbor Ruth. Faith originally brought us this good story back for our 1 Year Anniversary Special, way back in Episode #61. In the current climate we are in, it felt like a good time for a reshare. Let's all honor Ruth's wish and 'Yes. Vote.'

Shelly Tygielski is a 2020 CNN Hero, the founder of Pandemic of Love, Co-Founder of Partners in Kind, and she just happens to live in Asheville, North Carolina. Yep. THAT Asheville. The same one that bore the brunt of Hurricane Helene. Nothing could have prepared her for this catastrophe, one that she is still living through and in. We talk the reality of living without running water, cell phones, electricity, what it's like to see your community this damaged, and how through it all, any one of us can be a helper, even now as the need is still there. Take note: This is NOT a downer episode. In fact, it's one of the most uplifting and inspirational ones we've ever offered. ______________________________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Shani is just another American girl from a small town in Arkansas with a love for rhythm and melody and some big dreams - several of which she's still working on to this very day. She's a singer, composer, producer and actress and on top of all that, she's a humanitarian with a vision to unite voices around the globe and help people be heard from wherever they may be from. We talk the good of taking chances, creative evolution, girl power, and why The Bee Gees may be the greatest musicians of all time. Get your creative juices flowing with this brand new, oh-so-good, episode. _________________________________________________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is finally here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Our 4th anniversary celebration continues with Ellie Laks & Jay Wiener from the Gentle Barn continuing their real life and somewhat surprising love story. We pick up where we left off from last week's first part, where after five years of waiting to walk down the aisle, Jay decides to take matters into his own hands. Who's ready for a surprise family wedding in Las Vegas? Who's ready to hear how Jay went and bought Ellie a wedding gown without her even knowing it? Who's ready to hear how Ellie gets treated like royalty walking through The Venetian Hotel and Casino? This is your oh-so-good reminder that it's never too late and don't hesitate to make a surprise or two happen in your own life. Someone catch the bouquet...at least to feed it to one of the over 200 animals at the Gentle Barn. ___________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is finally here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Celebrate our 4 year anniversary with the kickoff of Season 5! This special episode finally answers the question you've been waiting for: what happened at Ellie and Jay's wedding? What do you mean Ellie and Jay who? Ellie Laks joined us from the Gentle Barn waaaay back in Episode 22 and remember how she mentioned her surprise wedding? What better way to celebrate our own special day than hearing about their special day? Ellie returns with her husband Jay to take us on their good journey, how they met and how the Gentle Barn literally brought them and has kept them together. This is Part 1 of their good story. ___________________________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is finally here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Vanessa Branco shares the good power of Sunbolt, the company that creates solar powered work stations that can pretty much be set up anywhere. This is about clean energy, right from the sun above, creating connection. And not just for our phones and laptops, it's about connecting people, keeping us safe, and showing kindness to our planet. We talk about the way a simple idea takes flight, why working outside is an equally enticing place to sitting in a cubicle all day, and how the next generation is leading the way, literally, into our future. Who's ready for some good green times? It's our favorite color here at World Gone Good. ______________________________________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is finally here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Diane Dieterich followed her heart right to a greener pasture - literally - that's the name of her farm rescue. Greener Pastures is a 2023 top-rated great non-profit award winner and they're featured on Redfin's Bucket List as a must-see in San Luis Obispo, California, so they got a lot of good going on and a lot of good to share. Their good includes Dinkey, who back in 2019 became a social media sensation as the pig who lost twenty-plus pounds and inspired others around him to do the same. And that's what Diane - and this farm rescue - is all about: inspiration, motivation and uplifting others to make good happen in as many selfless ways as possible. Can I get an oink-men? (Sorry, it's the best I can do on limited caffeine intake today). ______________________________________________________ MURDER UNMASKED, Steve's second book in his series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES, is finally here! Get your copy and enjoy some good cozy mystery times: Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Geri Jewell meets Carol Burnett in this good bonus. If you don't believe in visual and creative manifestation, you may just change your mind after hearing this story. If you can see it, you can make it happen. Anything is possible.

Geri Jewell is a comedian, actor and author who just happens to have cerebral palsy. When she crossed paths with legendary TV producer Norman Lear, her life changed forever and so did ours. Her portrayal of Cousin Geri on The Facts of Life was a ratings bonanza. She's gone on to many other projects but stand up comedy has always been her happy place. Her new book, Geri's Jewels & Gems spotlights the many columns she has written over the years and proves there is no stopping any of us when we set our mind to something we are passionate about. We talk about her first time on stage at just 18 months old all the way to her final meeting with Lear at his home where Dustin Hoffman just also happened to show up - only in Hollywood. Geri is the definition of inspiration. And she's also a damn good hilarious time. ------------------------ Steve's second novel, MURDER UNMASKED, is ready for pre-order! Visit Barnes & Noble to preorder your copy: https://shorturl.at/Zu8Ji

Nicola Balmain wants us to see the world with purpose and passion. Through her company, Nanda Journeys, she strives to create and curate trips for travelers to explore the word in meaningful ways. They offer theme-focused journeys to global destinations that speak to people's interests and opens them to new experiences. it's all about the connection with people, communities, culture and heritage. If it's true it's not all about the destination, it's about the journey, then Nicola is living her good life purpose herself. Grab your passport and lets goooooooo! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve's second novel, MURDER UNMASKED, is ready for pre-order! Visit Barnes & Noble to preorder your copy: https://shorturl.at/Zu8Ji

Will Keck spent his early career chasing scandals and digging up dirt. Now he's put all those stories into his own memoir, When You Step Upon A Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy. But this isn't some gossip-ridden, tattle-tale, tell all. It's the story of one man trying to find himself in all the wrong Hollywood places. Will joins us to share his love of television, specifically shows like The Brady Bunch, Eight Is Enough, The Six Million Dollar Man and more that all served as surrogate members of the family he longed to have, how some of the biggest stars he idolized and then had to demonize have forgiven him, and most importantly, how through it all he found himself and his place in the world. We also talk about why society finds itself so drawn to celebrities, how all that glitters isn't necessarily gold, and the importance of stepping outside our own secret identities. From the Ewings of Dallas to the Carringtons of Dynasty, with a pitstop in Walnut Grove, this episode guarantees a nostalgic good time. ------------------------------------------- Steve's second novel is on the way - Catch up on the first! Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Wendy Miller loves cats and cards, games and fun. That last word is the most important one. She's someone who follows her fun and it's taken her to many hilarious places including Cat Con. We talk about the secret to happiness, how expectations will get you every time, and why your dumbest idea might just be your best idea. If you're hiding your secret passion it's time to let your freak flag fly (or in this case, your kitty litter fly). Prepare to be inspired by someone who is not just meowing the meow, she's walking the cat walk (OK, I'll stop with the cat puns). And finally, Wendy was also in a Morris the Cat commercial as a child and if that doesn't make you listen to this episode, I don't know what will. ------------------------------------------- Steve's second novel is on the way - Catch up on the first! Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

The last few weeks - days especially - have left many of us feeling frustrated, confused, lost and yes even angry. So what can we do? Remind ourselves of the good of others and, in turn, the good within ourselves. Please enjoy this special bonus reminder of the good, your good and you ARE good. Don't you forget it.

Moses West believes every person on Earth should have access to clean drinking water. And he doesn't just believe it, he's doing something about it. Through The Moses West Foundation, he develops and implements atmospheric water generation technology to provide water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions worldwide, ensuring communities have access to essential services for health and well-being. He is literally making it rain, simply with the push of a button. We talk his family's military history, the needs of places from Flint, Michigan to Ukraine, and what the future has in store for all of us as our climate continues to change. This is the powerfully good - and honest - conversation you definitely need to hear. ------------------------------------------- Steve's second novel is on the way - Catch up on the first! Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Fraser Fitzgerald is the 'Nicest Chef in the World' (per him) and that's good enough for us. He joins us to share his good life story that begins where all good life stories should begin with a big pivot and a huge leap of faith. Fraser went from a regular day job to making his own dreams come true all by believing in himself. He's a digital creator, serving up comforting, easy & budget friendly plant based recipes to his more than 283K followers on Instagram alone. A triple threat as a chef, cookbook author, and a triplet himself - with an identical twin brother, fraternal twin sister, and younger brother - Fraser's a family-focused kinda guy. Need some inspiration for yourself? He's got the recipe and is here to share it. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Emmanuel Nana Akyen has had a life-long dream to play soccer and through it, he's uplifting others around him. His inspiring life story is driven by self-belief, tenacity, education, and understanding the importance of being part of a team. From his challenging childhood in Ghana to studying abroad in the UK to making his way to the United States, Nana is the best example of never giving up and never letting negativity win. He’s the good force behind Legends Futbol Academy in Santa Barbara, CA. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Kristi Amdahl is a coach and a way finder, which is exactly what it sounds like it means: She helps people find their way. From her own personal journey, working on her own self and issues, she connected with her inner voice, heard the message - literally - and took action to make change. Do you believe things just happen to you? Do you feel like life is out of your control? Do you question if you're on the right path? Join us for this oh-so-good conversation where we tackle all these questions and more with our good guest. And hopefully in doing so, we give you the inspiration to know you are exactly where you need to be and you can go anywhere you want to go. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Julie Novak and Sonyamia Blanco share their unique voices and stories through the Future Perfect Project, the organization that amplifies the voices of queer youth. While lawmakers are working overtime to pass laws and propose measures to limit the self-expression of LGBQTAI youth in schools and communities, The Future Perfect Project is encouraging the next generation to speak their truth and sing their songs of tomorrow. This organization produces and facilitates creative workshops, media projects, and performance opportunities for queer youth and allies, ages 13 - 22. From writer's rooms where they develop writing skills to Future Perfect Records, the 8-month online program for singer-songwriters, producers and musicians to their own podcast project, I'm Feeling Queer Today!, where they encourage everyone to speak their minds, now more than ever, we need their vision of a better world. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Ryan Basham & Tara Devlin are two loud and proud activists, both on a good mission to keep democracy alive. Look, we get it, no one wants or needs another show about politics. But politics are part of our life whether we like it or not so why don't we do what we do best here on World Gone Good and hold hands, dive in, and find the light in the darkness together? Ryan and Tara share their goals in spreading the word as they strive to do on a daily basis and offer up good suggestions for what we can do as citizens and members of our own communities both locally and at large. Is it too late? They don't think so. Is there any hope left? They say hell yeah and plenty of it if we all do our part. This is the good democracy show you've been needing. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Heather Tyler loves being creative especially when she gets to be creative alongside other creative people. She's taken the leap into writing, producing and acting in her first independent film, 'Delta County,' and what a leap it's been and continues to be. We talk everything from coming up with an idea to writing a script to actually filming it in not one but two different states, while doing it for the love of making something happen and surrounding yourself with people who share your vision. If you've ever thought, "Hey, I have this great idea for a movie" and then thought, "How the hell am I going to make a movie," Heather may give you the courage to go for it cause, well, she did. This is the good episode all about getting creative in every way possible. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Dr. Salvatore Forcina has lived the American dream, arriving in the United States with $40 in his pocket and not able to speak one word of English, he went on to become chief of staff at a major New Jersey hospital. He shares his inspiring life story from his humble beginnings in a remote town in Italy to moving to Argentina with his parents to be schooled by priests to becoming a doctor himself. His book The American Doctor details his journey and it's his hope his grandchildren will read it to see nothing is impossible and every dream can come true. The American Doctor is available on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Vanessa Marshall's motto? There's nothing to get, only to give. You may not recognize her face but you know her voice as she's brought to life Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Star Wars Rebels' Hera, Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy and even Spiderman's girlfriend Mary Jane - and that's just to name a few. You can hear her on TV and radio voicing promos and commercials and countless video games where she's part of the fun. Now she's using that voice to uplift others, specifically charities and organizations she's passionate about, by playing games - literally - and inviting us all to join in on the fun. We talk everything from growing up as part of Hollywood royalty to becoming a plus-sized model to how we first met (we have different versions/memories of this) and so much more. It's always great when friends stop by to share their good and Vanessa is here to do just that. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

John Oberg is an animal advocate dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals. A vegan since 2009 and full-time animal activist since 2012, he became an independent animal advocate in 2018 funded through individual donations, focusing on amplifying pro-animal content in the digital space. In his decade of experience in social media advocacy, he has made over 100 media appearances, has accumulated 250,000 followers, and his posts have been seen over 1 billion - YES - BILLION - times. This is a person who truly embraces an understanding of a World Gone Good simply through his daily activity. If you need some inspiration to do the same, look - and listen - no further than this amazing human. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Angela Briones is the proud host of The Gay Podcast for Everyone - and when she says everyone, she means everyone. Whether you align yourself as gay or straight, we all have room to learn from and grow with one another. And that includes Angela herself who discovered her own bias just by doing her show and that discovery caused her to dive deeper and become more open. We talk about the straight parents raising LGBQT kids she features on her show, how she came out to her own parents and whether or not they made it out alive from an escape room (not necessarily in that order). This is another example of how much the world is changing and evolving - and how acceptance, support and love are our shared experience. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Denise Montrose returns to the show so prepare for a moo-ving experience. We catch up about life on the farm including how she's gone from two to ten cows rescued (plus another twenty placed) and how she's grown as a person and a care-giver of animals over the last few years. Denise is one of the most honest guests we've ever had - meaning she wears her heart on her sleeve and at the same time questions her own steps she has made and keeps making in her effort to do more good in the world (who of us hasn't?). We also discuss the Valentine's Day FaceTime I received from one of her cows. Yes. Seriously. It happened. Great to have her back on another episode with us. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Dr. Marc-David Munk is a Canadian/American emergency physician and healthcare exec who didn't just answer his own true calling, he embraced it. In the last decade, he’s held senior leadership roles at various nontraditional healthcare delivery organizations in the US and abroad. He’s the author of 'Urgent Calls from Distant Places: An Emergency Doctor’s Notes about Life and Death on the Frontiers of East Africa,' where he details his body of work with AMREF, the African Medical and Research Foundation, one of the continent's leading research organizations. But he wasn't just doing research in a lab, he was in the air and on the ground, helping people in need and saving lives. Dr. Marc is one of our most inspirational and uplifting guests who will definitely give you some perspective into your own life and world and maybe even challenge you into answering your own call. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Steph Hockersmith is Pie Lady Books on Instagram and let's just say close to 100,000 followers can't be wrong: Books and pies pair so good together. Steph's life-long love of reading became her own personal baking experiment. It also became a way for her to express - and find - herself. And it also blew up into something she never imagined - a full-time job. With literary agents and publishers knocking on her door to read and feature their author's books, as well as the Today Show booking (see what I did there?) her for an appearance, this Pie Lady is proving dessert can be the main course. Prepare to be inspired to read more, bake more, and do-your-own-thing more. ------------------------------------------- Solve the cozy mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel is available now: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Bad news got you down? Let's fix that right here, right now: Welcome to a very special episode of World Gone Good where we celebrate all the good news a-happenin' from around the globe. From an athlete that's jumping hurdles at 89 years old to the Maui banyan tree sprouting new growth after those devastating fires to good news from our own previous good guests, this is the good news only show that will remind you the world doesn't suck as much as the 24/7 news channels want us to believe. So, what's YOUR good news? Solve the mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Natalie Buchoz is the definition of turning tragedy into triumph: In December of 2007, her life changed forever when a skiing accident resulted in a cervical spinal cord injury. And for every one of us who would have seen this as an ending, she saw this as her new beginning. Natalie shares her incredibly good journey that's equal parts faith as it is determination, strength as it is inspiration. And she is using her voice to help others overcome adversity and help find a cure for paralysis. If you feel you're done, you have nothing more to give, Natalie's uplifting story will help you too. Solve the mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Ayurvedic practitioner Caryn Challman brings a well rounded approach to healing that addresses our minds, bodies and souls. With 30 years experience in pranayama, meditation and yoga practice, it's safe to say we are in good hands. We talk the good of trusting - and listening to - our guts, how - and why - we're never too old to learn something new especially when it comes to ourselves, and how Ayurveda can bring a roadmap for our own healing. Solve the mystery of DROWN TOWN - Steve's first novel: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Scott & Bobby are Two Gay Grandpas Travel and they're not just seeing the world, they're inspiring the multi-generational gay and straight people with their message of love, commitment, and kindness. What started out as a way to keep in touch with their grandchildren has turned into an internet phenomenon as they quickly approach 100K followers on YouTube. This is the 45 year love story you need right in time for Valentine's Day and it's also a reminder to get out there and see the world - what are you waiting for? Why not fall in love with a new book written by Steve himself? DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Victoria Gaither returns to share her journey as a black skier, where she is breaking down stereotypes and changing the narrative. We talk about her own history, both as a professional journalist and avid skier, and how she's combining them to help others make a connection. And she's doing this not just by skiing but also through her writing about it in her local newspaper in Killington, Vermont. We also discuss why she prefers the cold over the warm in the winter and how ice hotels are still on both our bucket lists. Vic is one of our favorite good guests and we're thrilled to have her back to share more good with us. Need a good new read? Grab Steve's new cozy mystery: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Adele Wang helps sensitive, perfectionist, high-performing women create happiness and success in an imperfect world (gone good). She is a mentor, healer, stress relief specialist, and keynote speaker. She's also the host of her own podcast, All Things Human. Adele is here to share her thoughts on getting past the 'stuck' by listening to the fire in our bellies, living life with containers, and trusting our own true feeling - what we feel inside - to be our guide. Need a good new read? Grab Steve's new cozy mystery: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Jeffrey V. Noble is a man on a mission to educate, motivate and empower. From uplifting himself from the projects of NYC to traveling the world to study with and learn from spiritual teachers, he's a master healer and trainer who uses Pranic Healing, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and other healing modalities to help people overcome health and emotional challenges. His organization The Noble Touch was founded in 2010 to do just this and more. We talk the good of family, facing our own truths, and how shaving his eyebrows was the final step in his own transformation. This is the second episode in our three part series focusing on why so many of us feel stuck and how we can make the change to become unstuck, and Jeff is the perfect next guest to provide his perspective, knowledge and guidance. Steve's birthday is TODAY - if you're listening on January 24th when this launches - give him the best present ever by getting your copy of his new novel, DROWN TOWN! Get it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Emilie Leyes is a brain-training specialist and hypnosis practitioner. This is our first good guest in a trio of episodes focused on getting unstuck thru our mind, our gut, and our soul. Emilie's here to handle the mind section by helping us explore where we find our personal safety, how important it is to get out of our comfort zone thru travel, and how some metaphoric bears in the woods keep getting in our way. Emilie also has a crazy good connection to WGG host Steve that blew their minds when they realized it. Let's get past the stuck, people! Steve's birthday is coming up quick - wanna get him a present? Grab you own copy of his new novel, DROWN TOWN! Get it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Here we go out of the studio and into a parking lot filled with classic cars and the people who love them. We are talking with car buffs and collectors, how they find community thru their cars, and just how much nostalgia plays into all of it. From this group's ring leader, Dirty Pete (that's his name, I can't make this stuff up), to Barracudas and Slug Bugs, rev up with us as we find the good in getting behind the wheel and owning a piece of history. Speaking of a good rev, our 2024 revolution is ELIMINATE EXPECTATIONS and this new episode does just that. Buckle up, kids... Have you gotten your copy of Steve's first ever novel, DROWN TOWN? Get it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Katherine Roberts is not shy to make change and take leaps in her life. She is the very definition of a self-starter and she’s got her own special recipe - you’ll see why we use that word when you listen - for good. Katherine shares the good of passing down family recipes, reinventing meals as well as yourself, and believing in yourself even when it's the scariest thing to believe in. This is the first new episode of 2024 and an oh-so-good way to kickstart the new year. Need a new novel to start the new year? Grab Steve's cozy mystery DROWN TOWN here: Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Rob Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness, joins us to close out 2023 in a good - and kind - way. The Art of Kindness is a positively star-studded podcast that converses with and celebrates artists from all areas of the entertainment industry who are using their platform to make the world a better place. We're just two Jersey boys talking Jersey Boys the musical, the good of making new year resolutions, and how pretty much everything can boil down between the choice between love and fear. It's our final episode of the year and it's a good one. Have you gotten your copy of Steve's first ever novel, DROWN TOWN? Get it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk

Merry it up: Our good guests Jaci Pund, Katherine Roberts, Donna Perkett, and Keri & Tom from Snow Windows are all here to bring some shiny(ness) and some bright(ness) to your holidays. We are talking everything that's good this season from sausage bread to remodeling Santa's wardrobe to kidney transplants (yes you read that correctly). This is an annual tradition here at World Gone Good that's filled with laughter and some happy tears, along with snow heaps of inspiration and uplifting conversation. And we prove, as always, there's good out there and lots of it especially at this time of year. Happy WHATEVER you celebrate this month! Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Order Steve's first ever novel DROWN TOWN! Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk Want more GOOD? Check out our new Patreon site for more of this here World Gone Good: https://www.patreon.com/WorldGoneGood

At just 12 years old, Connor Wright decided the world needed more kindness and so Connor's Kindness Project was born. Connor along with his nana, Sharon Marrama, started creating Covid Care Packages filled with activities and comfort items and delivered them to children in their community that were sick or in isolation from Covid. From there, Connor and Sharon worked on a few other projects including compiling self-care baskets for the healthcare workers at Boston area hospitals, held a clothing and essentials drive to benefit another nonprofit, Catie’s Closet and collaborated with Birthday Wishes to build and delivered 42 “birthday-in-a-box” for children in shelters. Since then, the kindness-doing-duo have helped over 10,000 kids embrace and spread kindness thru their special school project as well as corporate kindness for companies. These two are proof we're never too young or too old to make some serious good happen in the world. Looking for the prefect holiday gift? Order Steve's first ever novel DROWN TOWN! Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk Want more GOOD? Check out our new Patreon site for more of this here World Gone Good: https://www.patreon.com/WorldGoneGood

Keri and Tom from Snow Windows join us to spread some holiday cheer. It all started back in 2007 when one Christmas Eve Tom decided to surprise her with a snow scene on their kitchen window. Tom has always been artistic and thought of a new way to use regular snow spray to decorate. He sprayed it onto the window and brushed an image of a little house into the spray. And the rest, as they say, is holiday history. Keri and Tom share the joys of working together, the art of doing the art itself, why being nostalgic is a good thing and so much more merriness. Join us as we kick off the holiday season by skating across the pond to the UK to chat the good chat with our new friends at Snow Windows. Looking for the prefect holiday gift? Order Steve's first ever novel DROWN TOWN! Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk Want more GOOD? Check out our new Patreon site for more of this here World Gone Good: https://www.patreon.com/WorldGoneGood

Alethea Crimmins is Pimpin' Positivity on a daily basis, right from her car, into the hearts and minds of over 1.5 million friends and fans on Tik Tok. Now you might think she's always been this strong and confident but it turns out she's human just like the rest of us and she grew into her true light. We talk everything that's good from loving your own self just as you are, right where you are to how preschool children can destroy you with one single sentence to why we all need to be glitter. Yes. Actual glitter. This is the Thanksgiving episode you didn't know you needed but damn are you gonna be so thankful for. So on that note, as Alethea herself would say, "Ya welcome!" Order Steve's first ever novel DROWN TOWN - A DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERY! Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk Want more GOOD? Check out our new Patreon site for more of this here World Gone Good: https://www.patreon.com/WorldGoneGood

Grey James is a good target. That's the title Grey has chosen in light of what is going on in Grey's community. And just what is going on? Well, the same thing that's happening across the United States: An assault on books, history, sex education, and in this case, LGBQT+ equality and rights. Grey shares his journey as an artist, how he strives to bring his community together, and why some people in that community are pushing back against it. Conversations like these aren't always the easiest to have, participate in and listen to, but that's what we do here at World Gone Good: We look for the light and find the light in the darkness to prove there's still good out there and lots of it. This good story - and it is a good story, trust us - was brought to our attention by previous good guest Laura Brody and for that we say, thank you. Order Steve's first ever novel DROWN TOWN - A DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERY! Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp OR Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk Want more GOOD? Check out our new Patreon site for more of this here World Gone Good: https://www.patreon.com/WorldGoneGood