World Gone Good podcast

Jeffrey Deskovic's life changed forever when he was convicted of a murder he did not commit at just 17 years old. He maintained his innocence for the next 16 years and then, with the help of the Innocence Project, the real person responsible was finally caught and Jeff was released from prison. Now you may be asking yourself, 'Hey, how is this a GOOD story?' The answer is found in what Jeff did af...

Abi Murray invites us to a cup of coffee and a nice conversation care of the Chatty Cafe Scheme. This all began on a typical wet and windy UK day when Abi's sister Alex Hoskyn was in a supermarket café with her four month old son, who wasn't great company, and she herself was feeling a bit tired and a bit fed up. Alex looked around the cafe and saw others who looked just as down as she felt hersel...

Anthony Dyer is a United States Air Force veteran who served as a Combat Special Missions Aviator for two decades plus. He flew high-risk missions in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones and when he came home to retire, he found the transition back to non-military life a struggle. To put it bluntly, Anthony spiraled into a very dark place. But from that very same place, he found his voice...

Champale Anderson put some sandwiches out on a table in front of her house to help some of the kids in her neighborhood and now, 10 years later, through Champ's Teardrops, she continues to support, uplift and inspire her community. Family isn't always blood-related, it can be the person next door or right down the block. And sometimes the simplest of ideas and gestures just require one person sayi...

Who's ready for a good year in review? Look, we get it, you're scratching your head and questioning our sanity for using the adjective 'good' to describe this here specific spin around the globe. But remember: this is what we do. We find the everyday people making good happen each and every day. World Gone Good show producer Lisa joins us to co-host as we revisit some of our favorite stories from...

Sheriff Chris Swanson strives to live in the moment: On May 30th 2020, when he found himself in the center of a volatile situation, he chose to listen to the people he has sworn to protect, put down his baton, and walk with them by their side. And in doing so, more than a billion people across the world tuned in to see one everyday person change the tide from negative to positive, from what could...

Kelvin Cook is Founder & CEO of IntimaSync, the AI software that helps companies boost productivity and retain talent with AI-driven relationship wellness. IntimaSync is an AI-powered relationship-wellness platform that converts behavioral science into three-minute coaching sessions. The goal is simple: cut work–family conflict, boost engagement, and give HR leaders clear ROI on every wellness dol...

Abi Murray invites us to a cup of coffee and a nice conversation care of the Chatty Cafe Scheme. This all began on a typical wet and windy UK day when Abi's sister Alex Hoskyn was in a supermarket café with her four month old son, who wasn't great company, and she herself was feeling a bit tired and a bit fed up. Alex looked around the cafe and saw others who looked just as down as she felt hersel...

Paige Parsons Roache and Sherri Johnson are two health-focused, powerhouse self-starters, raising their individual families plant-based, all the while maintaining their BFF status with one another. What started as two people who just happened to go to the same gym turned into two women on a mission to educate and inspire through their show Plant-Based in the Burbs. In this oh-so-good episode, Paig...

Abi Murray invites us to a cup of coffee and a nice conversation care of the Chatty Cafe Scheme. This all began on a typical wet and windy UK day when Abi's sister Alex Hoskyn was in a supermarket café with her four month old son, who wasn't great company, and she herself was feeling a bit tired and a bit fed up. Alex looked around the cafe and saw others who looked just as down as she felt hersel...

It's that time of year again, so gather 'round all ye ghosts, ghouls and goblins 'cause we're about to ask the immortal question: what's good about a good scare? We're joined by Michael Bergman, who gets paid to scare people for a living (sign me up for that job) and Stephanie Coggins returning from Cinema Craptaculus podcast, both ready to stir the cauldron of spirits and spooks. We'll explore wh...

Izumi "Asura" Serra is a healer, a teacher, a singer, and a sound journey-ist (it's a word because I said it's a word). Through her bowls and bells, gongs and drums, and yes, even her own voice, she channels emotion, compassion, and rejuvenation. In this good episode, she shares her life from growing up in Japan to coming to the United States, becoming a teacher of young children, and how it all l...

Mike Matthews had an incredibly close relationship with his Grandma Eileen. So when one of his co-workers needed some support and a sounding board, he gave them her phone number and said, 'Give my grandma a call. Trust me.' And after this co-worker did call Grandma Eileen—and had a great experience—Mike came to the realization that he needed to share her with the world. That's how—and when—Grandma...

Keaver Brenai is mentoring with a mic—using her own talent and own journey to help bring up the next generation of creatives surrounding her. She’s a voice-over artist, a singer, an author, and most notably, Keaver is consistently happy right where she is. And when she’s not? She pivots and finds her way back or forward to that happy place we all deserve to live in. We talk about everything good f...

Dr. Steven Drabek draws from his four-decade career and personal journey as a cancer survivor and chronic pain patient to offer his unique perspective. He’s board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine with an advocacy for better end-of-life care, a passion for hospice and symptom management through assessment and empathetic communication. Dr. Drabek advocates for self-de...

Christy Grant invites you to boot up and get your two step on with Kickin' Country SB. Did you know country line dancing is back in a big way in 2025? Christy did—and does—as a dance instructor herself, this is one of her life-long passions. She's learned that in a world dominated by digital interactions, people are actually craving face-to-face social experiences. Country line dancing classes off...

Jessica Cruz has a passion for compassion and inclusivity. Over the past decade in the vegan industry, she's focused on making plant-based living approachable, fun, and empowering for everyone—regardless of their background or level of curiosity. As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Street Fair, she's collaborated with incredible vendors, sponsors, and attendees nationwide to build a vibrant event that...

Jessica Cruz has a passion for compassion and inclusivity. Over the past decade in the vegan industry, she's focused on making plant-based living approachable, fun, and empowering for everyone—regardless of their background or level of curiosity. As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Street Fair, she's collaborated with incredible vendors, sponsors, and attendees nationwide to build a vibrant event that...

Ravinder Taylor has spent the past 30 years researching and analyzing self-help modalities. She believes life educates our minds to expect less, thereby limiting us. But she also believes we can make changes, thru practice, and live a more fulfilled life. Ravinder is the author of Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment and she joins us to discuss living consciously, choosing wisely, and lo...

Do-Over Divas is a fun, irreverent podcast where three fearless midlife mavericks share unfiltered stories of reinvention and prove your most badass chapter might be the one you never planned. Jill Shea, Libby Silverman and Corie Vickers flip the script with sass, humor, and zero apologies through candid conversations and interviews with women who’ve faced similar transitions, career pivots, hot f...

Peter Godard is a queer leadership coach who nurtures people to thrive in life and leadership. His work is an expression of two passions: the joy and possibility of queer magic and liberation for all people. In addition to his queer coaching practice, Peter is a co-creator of Social Identity Coaching Lab. Peter’s coaching is warm, compassionate, and joyful. He is well suited to working with client...

Danielle Hanosh wants us all to take a LEAP in the best way possible. Her organization LEAP stands for Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet. Their mission: to transform today’s youth into the humane leaders of tomorrow who advocate for and work towards an equitable future for all living beings and the planet. LEAP is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students ac...

Mark Skipper is equal parts talented artist and climate activist. And just how is he bridging those two passions together? Through his project, Faces of Rebellion, where he sits down with people making a difference in the world to not just sketch and draw them, but also to connect with them and share their stories. Literally, he combines their likeness with their mission, all on one glorious singl...

Mark Skipper is equal parts talented artist and climate activist. And just how is he bridging those two passions together? Through his project, Faces of Rebellion, where he sits down with people making a difference in the world to not just sketch and draw them, but also to connect with them and share their stories. Literally, he combines their likeness with their mission, all on one glorious singl...

Christina Shadle is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner (say that five times fast) aaaand she likes herself some wine (who doesn't?). But she also found that over time (literal time, we are talking aging, people), her tolerance and ability to bounce back from a few glasses of her favorite cocktail wasn't what it used to be. So she created her course, WELLNESS FOR WINOS, where the goal is...