Latest Dosomethingnice Podcast Episodes
Special Delivery - 090
Do Something Nice - December 21, 2020 04:32 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe don’t often give much thought about the person delivering our packages, but you’d be surprised how kind these individuals can be. This episode gives an example of that. The quote in this episode is from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The only true gifts are a portion of yourself”
Community Compassion - 089
Do Something Nice - December 14, 2020 05:51 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen communities come together, amazing things can happen. And when one man and his family find they may lose their way of life, it takes a community to help save the day! The quote in this episode is from Coretta Scott King: "the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the com...
Now serving kindness - 088
Do Something Nice - December 07, 2020 04:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsRestaurants are a great place to bring people together for a meal. But one man’s restaurant did more than bring people together, aimed to help others. But when the pandemic hit, it was his business that needed the help. The quote in this episode is from Mother Teresa: “At the end of life, we w...
The Children's Cabinet - 087
Do Something Nice - November 30, 2020 04:21 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEach year we have an event called Giving Tuesday, and in this episode, I’d like to share one of my most favorite non-profit organizations called The Children’s Cabinet. The quote in this episode is from Samuel Johnson: “He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything...
The Great Derecho - 086
Do Something Nice - November 16, 2020 04:11 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday is filled with opportunities, and in this episode, even when a natural disaster strikes, one boy has an idea on how to Turn Lemons into Lemonade! The quote in this episode is from Tony Robbins: “Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give some...
Signs of being kind - 085
Do Something Nice - November 09, 2020 05:45 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSigns are a way of getting a message across. We see them everywhere, but sometimes it’s nice to see a reminder to be kind. And sometimes a few signs can turn into something big. This episode explains how that can happen! The quote in this episode is from Samson Raphael Hirsch: “If someone ...
A foster father's love - 084
Do Something Nice - November 02, 2020 07:16 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFostering isn’t something that everyone can do, but it’s an amazing chance to help kids who need some love, support, and stability. This week, we can see an example of someone who has made a difference in several lives. The quote in this episode is from Leigh Anne Tuohy: “Families don’t have t...
My soapbox of kindness - 083
Do Something Nice - October 26, 2020 14:54 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere’s a lot going on and so much to soak in. The year is almost over and Jeff wanted to take a moment to reflect and share his thoughts. So if you’ll allow him to take some time and be on his soapbox of kindness, listen to his new thoughts on “Vision 20/20”. Plus he has a fun announcement, so ...
Love Letters - 082
Do Something Nice - October 19, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLove letters tell a strong story, and when you come across a good love story, how could you not want to read it? Listen in to find out what that means! The quote in this episode is from Mary Schmich: “Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements.”
Good things we build - 081
Do Something Nice - October 12, 2020 03:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOne way to show someone how you care is by building them something special. It’s even more special when it’s something they need and you go out of your way to do it for them. This episode shares an example of that! The quote in this episode is from Jim Rohn: “Whatever good things we build end ...
Pond of kindness - 080
Do Something Nice - October 04, 2020 21:10 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe pond of kindness may be still until you toss a pebble into it. Then the acts of kindness you proceed to introduce into the pond can leave some pretty impressive ripples that spread out further than you think. Listen in to find out what that means. The quote in this episode is from Randy Pa...
Trooper and Fire Cat - 079
Do Something Nice - September 27, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe survive dangerous situations all the time as people, but what about animals? This episode tells the tales of Trooper and Fire Cat. Two animals that survived the California fires. The quote in this episode is from Steve Irwin: “But I put my life on the line to save animals.”
Mia's Cookie Jar- 078
Do Something Nice - September 20, 2020 15:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen a mom decides to teach her daughter how to be kind while educating her about what essential workers do, a sweet idea becomes a thing. Listen in to find out who the Queen of Cookie Kindness is! The quote in this episode is from Devin Villa, “Our future depends on what we’re teaching ou...
Flames of courage - 077
Do Something Nice - September 13, 2020 21:32 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs fires all over rage on, so many people are asked to step up and be courageous while battling one more thing in the world right now. Let’s take a second and recognize those who are stepping up and providing support. The quote in this episode is from Maya Angelou: “Having courage does not mea...
Fostering compassion - 076
Do Something Nice - September 06, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKids and Dogs, Dogs and Kids! Two great combos that believe it or not, when you combine them together, you get a shining example of how to foster compassion. Including those who are in need of a foster home. Listen in to find out what that means! The quote in this episode is from Roger Caras: ...
Another hero in the midst - 075
Do Something Nice - August 30, 2020 16:45 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLife doesn’t always go as planned, but despite all that there are heroes who will set that aside to still help others regardless of the circumstances. Here’s a story that gives an example of that. The quote in this episode is from Christopher Reeve: “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds...
All fingers are not equal - 074
Do Something Nice - August 23, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are a few reasons why our society seems to hold back the progress of education, but it takes someone sometimes with a big heart to make a major investment in the lives of the next generation. This episode shares a store of someone doing just that. The quote in this episode is from Confuc...
Types of Love part 3 - 073
Do Something Nice - August 16, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHaving a better understanding of love means you also have useful insight into yourself and the world around you. In this final episode out of 3, Jeff covers what Pragma, Philia, and Agape mean. The quote in this episode is from Ewan McGregor: “Above all things I believe in love.”
Types of Love part 2 - 072
Do Something Nice - August 09, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLove is confusing and there are reasons why which Jeff covers in part 2 of a 3 part episode. This time he covers Eros and Ludus and explains how they can be a useful tool in love. The quote in this episode is from Laozi: “Loving, hating, having expectations: all of these are attachments. Attac...
Types of Love part 1 - 071
Do Something Nice - August 02, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt’s time to learn a little bit about love. In the first of three episodes, Jeff dives into a little bit more on what kinds of love is out there. In this episode, he looks at Philautia and Storge. The quote in this episode is from Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world ...
Love yourself - 070
Do Something Nice - July 26, 2020 17:36 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou are important, you are amazing, and you are unique. But do you love yourself? This is an important part of helping others and this episode helps point out why. The quote in this episode is from Lucille Ball: “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to lov...
Addiction of being kind - 069
Do Something Nice - July 19, 2020 16:33 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe are always having chance encounters in our life and we have the chance to either be judgmental or create a friendship. It’s addicting! But not all addictions are good. This episode talks about two people who were faced with that issue. The quote in this episode is from William Butler Yeats:...
Generations of kindness - 068
Do Something Nice - July 12, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe forget sometimes that the elderly are a vessel of history and are part of our lives. But through acts of kindness during the CoronaVirus, there are ways we can keep communication open for those who are isolated. This episode shares a story about that concept. The quote in this episode is fr...
She was nice to me - 067
Do Something Nice - July 05, 2020 17:17 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe all need to remember at times that we are talking to people who do want to be nice. If we can’t let them into our lives, what else do we have? Jeff share’s his own reminder of this in this episode. The quote in this episode is from Pierre-Aguste Renoir: “People love to be nice, but you must...
Traditions of kindness - 066
Do Something Nice - June 28, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsKindness has been around for as long as humans have been alive, and some traditions of kindness have either recently been created or have been around for a while now. This episode covers some amazing traditions of kindness that you might want to do yourself! The quote in this episode is f...
Dancing Through Life - 065
Do Something Nice - June 21, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJeff was recently asked to review the book called “Dancing Through Life” by Allen T. Brown. Listen in as he shares what he enjoys most about this book and how it is a good read which lines up nicely with the Do Something Nice network. The quote in this episode is from Voltaire: “Every man ...
The Nobleman and the Thief - 064
Do Something Nice - June 14, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen you have built a friendship that has a strong bond, it comes with a type of kindness that is hard to forget. This episode shares an example of an unlikely friendship that you are sure to enjoy! The quote in this episode is from Thomas J. Watson: “Don’t make friends who are comfortable to ...
Mending faces - 063
Do Something Nice - June 07, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour smile is one of the best features about you, but there are children out there that need help with mending their self-esteem. This episode shares with you an organization that is mending faces… one child at a time. The quote in this episode is from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The purpose of life...
Non-Violent Protests - 062
Do Something Nice - May 31, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs people stand up for what they believe in, there is a chance we will end up seeing protests. They happen all the time, but we can make a difference and find non-violent ways to make a difference. This episode is encouraging that you find a non-violent way to stand up for your rights. The quo...
Celebrating Milestones - 061
Do Something Nice - May 24, 2020 16:02 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur graduating seniors and college students are still reaching a milestone in their life this year regardless if they get to actually have a ceremony. But we can still celebrate this moment in their life with them. This episode has a few ideas on how we can do that. The quote in this episode i...
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