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Blue Sky

Bill Burke
The Optimism Institute
Jonathan Conyers
Immigration
Education
Brooklyn Debate League
Asylum Seekers
Optimism
Addiction
Covid-19
Team TLC
New York City
The Little Shop Of Kindness
Addiction Recovery
Social Media
The Power Of a Few Kind Words
Kindness
Harvard University
Substance Use Disorder
Mental Health
Expressing Appreciation

Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who are taking on some of our world's toughest challenges with an infectious sense of optimism. Blue Sky takes its name from the meditation reminder that there's always blue sky above, sometimes you just have to get your head above the clouds to see it... more

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Shirzad Chamine experienced a traumatic childhood, raised in Iran by a father who was full of a frightening rage. Following high school, Shirzad decided to move to the United States and make his future there. Along the way, he heard an inner whisper ... more

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Losing her mom to cancer reminded Bree that life is fleeting. Working as a consultant, she also saw how many people are miserable in their jobs. Connecting these dots, she decided to help people find more joy and meaning in their work and rather than... more

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Erin Cain didn't grow up around horses but eventually was exposed to them and the remarkable abilities they have to facilitate healing for a wide range of individuals. A series of life events caused her to move from her native northeast to the Colora... more

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Meghan Riordan Jarvis was a practicing psychotherapist when she found herself devastated by the loss of her two parents. She suddenly saw she was no different from those she helped, but she still needed outside support to recover. In this Blue Sky ep... more

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Shirzad Chamine
Author of Positive Intelligence, C-suite advisor, and coach
Positive Intelligence
Episode: Shirzad Chamine on Saboteurs, Sages, and Positive Intelligence
Bree Groff
A workplace culture expert and author
SY Partners
Episode: Author Bree Groff on Finding Joy at Work
Erin Cain
Founder of Grace Reins, a therapeutic horse organization
Grace Reins
Episode: Erin Cain on Personal Resilience and the Power of Horses to Heal
Meghan Riordan Jarvis
Psychotherapist, author, and host of the podcast, Grief is My Side Hustle
Episode: Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis on the Importance of Understanding Grief as a Path Toward Living Healthier Lives
Tricia Rose Burt
Artist, storyteller, and host of the podcast No Time to Be Timid
Episode: Tricia Rose Burt Describes How She Transformed Her Life and Why She Encourages Others to Believe That There Is "No Time to Be Timid"
Stacey Garcia
Mom, personal trainer, Reiki master practitioner, integrative health coach, and host of the podcast Never Miss a Monday
Episode: Stacey Garcia on Resilience and Optimism in the Face of Personal Roadblocks and Why She Thinks "Mondays are Magic"
Nicole Stott
Retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, artist, and author
NASA
Episode: Astronaut Nicole Stott Reflects on Lessons She Learned in Outer Space and How They Changed Her View of Life on "Spaceship Earth"
Marcy Syms
Former CEO of Syms Corporation and author of Leading with Respect
Sy Syms Foundation
Episode: Marcy Syms on Her New Book and "Not Letting the Bad Guys Win"
Mike Goodwin
Comedian, speaker and humor coach
Episode: Mike Goodwin on the Power of Humor and "The Comedian's Mindset"

Host

Bill Burke
Host of the Blue Sky Podcast, dedicated to bringing positive stories and insights from leaders and innovators tackling tough challenges. He fosters discussions centered on optimism and resilience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • A smile and a fist bump!

    Bill’s podcast is part inspiration and part instigation! Examples of people doing good and a reminder we can do the same. From every vantage point and walk of life, Bill’s guests find and stoke the fire of optimism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveWins727
    United States8 months ago
  • Educating Enlightening Uplifting and Inspiring!!!

    A podcast needed now more than ever! Bill is a fantastic interviewer who hand picks guests who are beaming optimism despite the challenges they have had to overcome. His guests have turned tragedy into triumph not only for themselves but for the highest good of all. Bill also takes exquisite care to edit every episode to ensure one of the finest podcast listening experiences I’ve ever had. Be educated and enlightened, uplifted and inspired! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marymcpoet
    United Statesa year ago
  • A new spin on optimism!

    I LOVE Bill’s interviewing style. The way he breaks away to provide anecdotes or information in the interviews helps me learn so much.

    He’s certainly helped my 2024 be way more optimistic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HollandOats
    United States2 years ago
  • Uplifting listen!

    Love this pod! Love Bill Burke’s enthusiasm and also the style of pod (with Burke’s helpful recaps and insights). Paul Shapiro (Better Meat Co) and Michael Greger (NutritionFacts.org) might be neat guests, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaleyOne
    United States2 years ago
  • Optimism is a Skill

    I have been listening to the Blue Sky podcast from the beginning and have found it uplifting and useful to my everyday life. Something struck me on the Richie Davidson interview as so practical and yet profound, I am writing my first ever podcast review. I shared the podcast w my family and hope to incorporate some of the rituals and ideas into my everyday life. Thank you, Bill Burke, for taking on this mission.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perry5
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the host's interviewing style, noting the engaging and insightful narratives shared by guests.
The podcast is commended for providing practical takeaways that can inspire personal and community growth.
Audience appreciates the inspiration and optimism conveyed through the podcast, highlighting its educational and uplifting nature.

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Shirzad Chamine on Saboteurs, Sages, and Positive Intelligence
Q: You mentioned your education background, it seemed like you're zigging and zagging, but that psychology undergrad experience probably enabled that epiphany that you had. If you hadn't had that background, I imagine you might have, you might not have even taken that class at Stanford.
Absolutely, it made me realize how I was constantly sabotaging myself and led me to develop my Positive Intelligence framework.
Author Bree Groff on Finding Joy at Work
Q: What's your advice to somebody who wants to advocate for joy at work?
Bree suggests starting small with 'micro mischief' and collaborating with work friends to create a more enjoyable work environment.
Author Bree Groff on Finding Joy at Work
Q: How do you feel like you can take on such an entrenched mentality about work?
Bree argues for a middle way approach where work is seen as a nice way to spend time rather than a painful obligation.
Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis on the Importance of Understanding Grief as a Path Toward Living Healthier Lives
Q: What was missing in your own training about grief after your mother's unexpected passing?
She explains that despite her extensive training, nothing prepared her for the depth of emotions and challenges she faced during her own grief, underscoring the difference between theoretical knowledge and personal experience.
Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis on the Importance of Understanding Grief as a Path Toward Living Healthier Lives
Q: How did you come to the profession of psychotherapy?
Meghan shares that her entry into psychotherapy was initially driven by her own experiences of heartbreak, leading her to seek therapy and later discover her passion for helping others with their grief.

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Focusing on inspiring stories and positive narratives, this podcast offers listeners engaging conversations with leaders, authors, and innovators who tackle some of society's most complex challenges with optimism and a proactive mindset. Episodes often highlight themes such as resilience, community building, mental health, and personal transformation. Unique elements include discussions on how humor and joy can serve as powerful tools for advocacy and change, as well as reflections on the societal impacts of media consumption and civic engagement. With its emphasis on uplifting content, the podcast serves as a source of encouragement and practical insights for listeners.

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Blue Sky launched 3 years ago and published 134 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Blue Sky include:

1. Shirzad Chamine
2. Bree Groff
3. Erin Cain
4. Meghan Riordan Jarvis
5. Tricia Rose Burt
6. Stacey Garcia
7. Nicole Stott
8. Marcy Syms

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