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Blue Sky
Blue Sky
The Optimism Institute

Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who... more

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Episodes

Raul Espinoza Shares His Inspiring Story, From Surviving a Challenging Childhood to Making a Career of Helping Other Men Do the Same

Raul Espinoza’s father had many talents, but an equal number of demons.  He struggled with addiction and was abusive to... more

24 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Steven Pinker, Author and Johnstone Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University

Note for this encore presentation: While much of our discussion centered on Professor Pinker’s views on how the world continues... more

18 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Dr. Hasan Merali Describes the Valuable Lessons We Can All Learn from Toddlers in His Optimistic and Fun New Book, 'Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas'

Dr. Hasan Merali came to admire toddlers when he began working with kids in a hospital emergency department.  Seeing their... more

10 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
Teju Ravilochan Describes His Work Bringing Neighbors Together and Why He Believes That, “In Community, We Have Everything We Need.”

Teju Ravilochan was born in the United States, just two years after his parents came to this country from their... more

03 Jul 2024 · 58 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Anh Vu Sawyer Describes Her Family’s Remarkable Flight From Saigon in 1975, and the Inspiring, High Impact Work She’s Done Since Coming to America

Note for this encore presentation: We’re bringing back this conversation in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States. ... more

20 Jun 2024 · 47 minutes
Kate Bean on Embracing Change as the Vehicle for Life’s Journey

Kate Bean’s life has been marked by a series of radical changes and transformations.  After founding and running a successful... more

12 Jun 2024 · 48 minutes
John Daniel on Optimism, Grit, Love, Loss, Survival, and Pickleball

John Daniel has led a remarkable and inspiring life, marked by challenges that he’s met with grit and resilience.  John’s... more

05 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
Pete Davis on Why He Believes So Much in the Importance of Community and Social Capital That He Made and Entire Film About It

Pete Davis was a young undergraduate college student when he took a class from Professor Robert Putnam.  By this time,... more

29 May 2024 · 51 minutes
Blue Sky Host Bill Burke Joins the “Well…Adjusting” Podcast as a Guest Expert

On the “Well…Adjusting” podcast, author, actor, and funny lady Robin Hopkins is joined each episode by people who are struggling... more

22 May 2024 · 42 minutes
Throwback/Encore Presentation: Dr. Richard Davidson on the Neuroscience of Well-Being and Human Flourishing

Note for this encore presentation: At the time that we celebrated our one year/50th episode in March of 2024, this... more

16 May 2024 · 53 minutes
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Raul Espinoza Shares His Inspiring Story, From Surviving a Challenging Childhood to Making a Career of Helping Other Men Do the Same
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