Episodes

Stillness Daily in the New Year
Air Date: January 4, 2016
This New Year, give yourself the gift of meditation and mindfulness. We’re speaking with expert Matthew Frum about the benefits of beginning a mindfulness practice and daily meditation. Frum will walk listeners through two meditations to get started and describe the difference the practice has made in his own life.

Greater Good Science Center
Air Date: December 14, 2015
For the final episode of BetterWorldians Radio’s Gratitude Series, we’re talking with the Greater Good Science Center about its Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude project. Science Director Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas will discuss the fascinating research being done about the benefits of gratitude and how it’s improving lives and relationships.

Gratitude Revealed
Air Date: November 30, 2015
This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’re taking listeners through an unprecedented journey into the pursuit of gratitude with filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg. Schwartzberg will describe his new film series, Gratitude Revealed and how he hopes it will inspire viewers to live a better, more grateful life.

Hayden's Heart
Air Date: November 16, 2015
This week on BetterWorldians Radio, learn how a baby boy named Hayden inspired a nonprofit that is improving the lives of families in need. Our guest this week is Ady Dorsett, co-founder of Hayden’s Heart. Ady will tell listeners about the life of her son, Hayden, and how he inspired the foundation that is raising money and awareness for families dealing with Congenital Heart Defects.

Empowering families, changing lives
Air Date: October 26, 2015
A hand up can go a long way toward empowering families and changing lives. This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’re talking about Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF). Executive Director John Rowe will discuss how the not-for-profit helps families in crisis by addressing their immediate needs and removing the barriers to long-term stability.

Pearl S. Buck International
Air Date: October 12, 2015
Did you know renowned author Pearl S. Buck was not only the first woman to receive both the Pulitzer and Nobel prize for literature, but she was also a remarkable humanitarian? Our guest this week is Pearl S. Buck International CEO and President Janet Mintzer. Janet will discuss how the organization continues Buck’s legacy of building a better world for children around the globe.

World Vision
Air Date: August 24, 2015
What does it take to make a better world for children? For decades World Vision, one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, has been answering that question with programs like child sponsorship, clean water, and disaster relief. Our guest this week on BetterWorldians Radio is World Vision U.S. President Richard Stearns. Stearns will discuss the progress being made to tackle extreme poverty and how our listeners can help make a difference.

Clay, Water, Brick: The Story of Kiva
Air Date: June 22, 2015
What if you could make a difference in someone’s life from your own computer? This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we are talking with Jessica Jackley. Jackley is the cofounder of Kiva, a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect people worldwide through a lending network, and co-founder and CEO of ProFounder, a crowdfunding platform that helped entrepreneurs raise funding from friends, family, and the community. Jackley will discuss her book, Clay, Water, Brick, and tell her personal story of how she learned to make a difference in people’s lives, and how you can make a difference too.

Kevin from Heaven
Air Date: June 8, 2015
During life’s most difficult challenges, it helps to “Keep the Phaith.” That’s the message the Kevin from Heaven foundation hopes to share through acts of kindness for people facing life altering events. Our guest this week is Ken Johnston, a board member at the Kevin from Heaven foundation. He’ll tell listeners how a tragic event inspired a community to help others in need through hard times.

Stephan Bauman: Possible
Air Date: May 21, 2015
Do you believe it’s Possible to change the world? Author Stephan Bauman does, and he explains how in his book, Possible: A Blueprint for Changing How We Change the World. Bauman is our guest this week on BetterWorldians Radio. He’ll share the experiences that changed the way he looks at the world and how he believes everyone is called to help make a difference.

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Air Date: April 23, 2015
What if you could do better by doing less? That’s the idea behind best-selling book, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” for anyone who has ever felt overworked and entirely too busy. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’re talking with “Essentialism” author Greg McKeown. McKeown will explain how listeners can figure out what’s essential at work and at home in order to channel their time and energy toward what really matters.

ONEHOPE Wine
Air Date: March 26, 2015
How can a simple bottle of wine help change the world? ONEHOPE Wine is a social enterprise that makes an impact by donating half of the profits of every bottle of wine sold to partner causes. Our guest this week is Melissa Lake, Executive Director of ONEHOPE Foundation. She’ll discuss how ONEHOPE Wine has formed partnerships with notable nonprofits that support many distinct and important causes, including breast cancer prevention, Autism research, ending childhood hunger, and more. Melissa will also explain how ONEHOPE is helping other companies to do the same.

Systems Health®: Combining Eastern and Western Medicine
Air Date: February 26, 2015
What do you get when you combine the foundations of modern science with the collective wisdom from ancient traditions? Systems Health®, a program that integrates the most extraordinary biomedical discoveries with ancient systems of medicine. Our guest this week on BetterWorldians Radio is Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai. He’ll explain how Systems Health® works and how he believes it will revolutionize the practice of medicine.

Best of BetterWorldians Radio
Air Date: February 5, 2015
How do you hope to help make the world a better place? That’s the question we ask our guests each week on BetterWorldians Radio. This show shares some of our favorite answers from a wide range of guests, including charity founders, authors, and positive psychologists. We'll hear from Lori Deschene, founder of Tiny Buddha, Dr. Rick Hanson, author of Hardwiring Happiness, best selling author Sarah Ban Breathnach, and many other inspiring guests!

Hands Free Mama
Air Date: January 15, 2015
Are you living your life hands free? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’re discussing simple strategies to live hands free by letting go of meaningless distractions and truly connecting with the ones you love. Our guest this week is Rachel Macy Stafford, author of the New York Times best-selling book, Hands Free Mama. Rachel will discuss how living hands free changed her life and how she’s inspiring others to do the same.

Angel Tree
Air Date: December 11, 2014
Did you know that thousands of families each year take part in a program to reach out to some of the 2.7 million children in the United States with an incarcerated parent? The program is called Angel Tree and it’s goal is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners. This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’re talking with Jim Liske, the CEO of Prison Fellowship. Liske will discuss how Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program help reconnect families and gives joy to children at Christmas time.

Trudy Ludwig: Books against bullying
Air Date: November 13, 2014
How do you talk to your kids about bullies and friendship issues? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’re discussing the how to teach our children about dealing with bullies and how be a good friend. Our guest is children’s book author Trudy Ludwig. Trudy will discuss her wonderful books, including The Invisible Boy and My Secret Bully, and how parents can help their kids navigate the sometimes confusing world of children’s social interactions.

The Best Part of the Day: Teaching Children Gratitude
Air Date: October 30, 2014
For twenty years, Sarah Ban Breathnach has been inspiring women to practice gratitude every day. This week on BetterWorldian’s Radio we’ll discuss how she’s now sharing her message with kids through a beautiful new children’s book, The Best Part of the Day. Sarah Ban Breathnach is the best-selling author of Simple Abundance. She’ll talk about how The Best Part of the Day encourages children and families to celebrate and appreciate the wonderful moments in their lives.

Convoy of Hope
Air Date: October 9, 2014
What if you could turn your sadness into a world of hope? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll discuss how a family tragedy inspired an organization that has now served 65 million people around the globe. Our guest is Dave Donaldson, the co-founder of Convoy of Hope, an international humanitarian-relief organization with a goal to bring help and hope to those who are impoverished, hungry and hurting. Donaldson will discuss how the power of hope can transform families and communities. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Unlimited Love: The Legacy of Sir John Templeton
Air Date: August 14, 2014
Sir John Templeton's talents in the investment world established his great fortune, but it was his passion for spiritual matters and his brilliance with big ideas that led to a life and legacy dedicated to Unlimited Love. Our guests, Drs. Josephine Templeton and Stephen G. Post, will discuss Sir John Templeton’s life and legacy as it’s captured in Post's book written at Sir John's behest, Is Ultimate Reality Unlimited Love?. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Conscious Capitalism
Air Date: July 31, 2014
What if there was a better way to do business? This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’ll talk about how Conscious Capitalism can build stronger businesses and create a better world for everyone. Our guest this week is Raj Sisodia, co-author of Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business. Sisodia will discuss why he believes entrepreneurs are the “true heroes in a free-enterprise economy.” Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Kickstarting for Hunger
Air Date: July 17, 2014
What if you could help someone who really needed it just by eating lunch? This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’re talking about a Kickstarter campaign to use resources from a successful line of restaurants to care for the hungry in Philadelphia. Our guests this week are Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov, owners of Federal Donuts and Andy Greenhow of Broad Street Ministry. Together, the two organizations are running a Kickstarter campaign to fund Rooster Soup Co., a restaurant that will donate 100% of profits to Broad Street’s Hospitality Collaborative to provide services for the hungry and homeless in Philadelphia. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

The Jed Foundation
Air Date: July 3, 2014
Did you know that over half of all college students report feeling anxious and lonely? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about how The Jed Foundation is helping young people navigate tough times. The Jed Foundation is the nation’s leading organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students. We’ll talk with Executive Director John MacPhee about the unique programs The Jed Foundation offers college students and their parents, including Love is Louder and Half of Us. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Drucker and Me
Air Date: June 19, 2014
“When people share a common and compelling vision, anything can happen.” This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’re talking about finding your life’s calling and creating a legacy that changes lives. Our guest this week is successful entrepreneur Bob Buford, the author of Drucker & Me. He’ll talk about his friendship with the Father of Modern Management and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Peter Drucker. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Cradles to Crayons: Serving Children in Need
Air Date: May 29, 2014
What if all children had the essentials they needed to thrive? That’s the mission at Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit that supplies kids with those essentials free of charge by “connecting communities that have with communities that need.” Joining us this week on BetterWorldians Radio is Michal Smith, Executive Director at Cradles to Crayons. Smith will discuss the impact her organization is having on children in the Philadelphia area and how Cradles to Crayons offers meaningful volunteer opportunities to thousands of individuals and families each year. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Twist of Faith
Air Date: May 15, 2014
It’s never too late to turn your life around. This week on BetterWorldians Radio, we’re speaking with Anne Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels about her personal journey of faith and forgiveness. Beiler will discuss her book, Twist of Faith, which documents her inspiring life story. Beiler will tell listeners how she overcame the odds to live a life of honesty, openness, and giving back and in the process launched a massively successful brand. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Legends of Oz
Air Date: May 1, 2014
This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’re taking a trip to Oz! Ryan Carroll, CEO of Summertime Entertainment, is our guest this week and he’ll talk all about the film Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return,which is set to be released on May 9th. Carroll, who is a producer on the film, will discuss his childhood connection to Oz and the reasons why this film is so special to him. He’ll also explain why he believes Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return has a great message for kids and adults, alike! Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Faithful Healing
Air Date: April 17, 2014
Making it a better world, one child at a time. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about a mission that’s healing children in need and changing lives in the developing world. Our guest this week is Dale Brantner, CEO of CURE International, a non-profit that has provided over 150,000 surgeries for children with orthopedic and neurological conditions in the developing world. Brantner will share stories of healing, compassion, and faith and let listeners know how they can get involved. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Embracing Kindness
Air Date: April 3, 2014
Can kindness change the world? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about a mission to unite and empower people through kindness. Our guest this week is Orly Wahba, the founder of the non-profit Life Vest Inside. Wahba will tell listeners about the potential they have to affect real and positive change in the world through kindness. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

The Ziglar Legacy
Air Date: March 13, 2014
Zig Ziglar inspired millions to live their best life, and now his son, Tom Ziglar, is carrying on the family legacy. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk to Tom about following in his dad’s footsteps. Tom Ziglar is the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. and author of the book, Born to Win. Tom will discuss his book and the poignant lessons he’s learned from his dad along the way. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Abundant Miracles
Air Date: February 27, 2014
Life is full opportunities to create abundant miracles. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk with one woman who turned her life around to serve others. Our guest is Caroline Boudreaux, founder of The Miracle Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping orphans realize their full potential. Boudreaux will discuss her mission and inspire listeners to recognize the abundance in their own lives. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Love 2.0 or Love, Upgraded
Air Date: February 13, 2014
Love isn’t what you think it is. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about research that offers a new definition for love and how you can create more of it in your life. Our guest this week is the best-selling author of Love 2.0, Dr. Barbara Fredrickson. Fredrickson shares ways we can deepen all the relationships in our lives, including the one we share with our Valentine. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Loving Yourself First
Air Date: January 30, 2014
To help make the world a better place, you must first love yourself. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about the importance of self-compassion and how to achieve it. Our guest this week is Lori Deschene, author and founder of Tiny Buddha, which is one of the most popular wisdom destinations on the web. Deschene will discuss how she pulled herself out of self-doubt into a life of self-love and how listeners can do the same. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Hardwiring Happiness
Air Date: January 9, 2014
What if the secret to living a happier life lies within your power to change the way your brain works? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about how absorbing the good moments each day can improve your life. Our guest this week is best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson. Hanson lays out a simple method that uses the hidden power of everyday experiences to create a life full of happiness. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Giving Back For the Holidays and Beyond
Air Date: December 26, 2013
For the holiday season, give the gift of warmth! This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk with two organizations that focus on providing the less fortunate with the things they need to stay warm through the winter. Our guests this week are Tom Costello, the founder of The Joy of Sox, and Carey Palmquist, the Executive Director of Operation Warm. Tom will discuss how he went from a “homeless phobia” to providing over 100,000 pairs of new socks for the homeless. Carey will tell us how, to date, Operation Warm has provided more than a million children with their first new coat to keep them warm. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

It's Good to be Good
Air Date: December 12, 2013
They say it is better to give than to get, but what if by giving, you also receive? This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about how giving of yourself to others is good for you, too. Our guest this week is best selling author Dr. Stephen Post. Post will tell listeners how to live a longer and happier life by the simple act of giving. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Impact
Air Date: November 21, 2013
In the face of seemingly insurmountable world issues, sometimes all it takes to make a difference is a small act of kindness. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about how every day BetterWorldians can do their part to fight hunger and poverty. Our guest this week is Dan Karslake, an award winning producer and filmmaker. Dan’s latest project, Every Three Seconds, tells the stories of five individuals from different generations whose acts of kindness have had a big impact. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

The Habits of Happiness
Air Date: November 7, 2013
When it comes to happiness, practice makes perfect. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll talk about the surprising way to become a happier you. Our guest this week is Happiness Expert Dr. Matthew Della Porta. He’ll discuss how developing good habits, such as practicing gratitude and giving back, helps cultivate happiness. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Being a Better Worldian By Being Who You Are
Air Date: October 24, 2013
To make a difference, be authentic. This week on BetterWorldians Radio we’ll focus on how being in touch with yourself is the first step toward doing good in the world. We speak with Sheva Carr, CEO of Fyera! and Director of HeartMath’s HeartMastery Program. Carr’s unique journey through various trials, successes and experiences illustrate the importance of being true to oneself. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!

Doing Good in the Real and Virtual Worlds
Air Date: October 10, 2013
Join us for the opening episode of BetterWorldians Radio, the show that helps Bring Out the BetterWorldian in Everyone! This week we will be talking about Doing Good in the Real and Virtual worlds. With websites, games, and mobile apps everywhere today, we seem to hear about the virtual world wherever we go. But did you know that the virtual world can be used to make a difference in the real world? Our guest this week is Joel Worrall, CTO of CURE International, the largest provider of reconstructive surgeries for children in the developing world. Hear about the good work CURE does everyday to help children with disabilities and how technology advances their mission. Call in to talk to Joel and learn how you can make a difference for CURE Kids. Tune in every week to hear new guests share how they are making the world a better place and to learn how you can become a BetterWorldian!