
Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 473 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

A couple of days ago, I finished my first ultra trail running race: the Squamish 50K. This episode is a reflection on what it took to get there, what actually happened out on the course, and what I’m still processing afterward. This wasn’t a fairy-ta... more
This week, I’m bringing back a conversation from the archives with Ethan Kross, one of the world’s leading experts on the conscious mind and the author of Chatter and Shift.
I wanted to replay this episode because it connects so strongly with what I... more
What does it actually mean to keep growing as an adult? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Travis Macy for a conversation that is less of an interview and more of a real, honest exploration of adulthood, grief, parenting, identity, intim... more
In this Mindfulness in Action episode, we’re practicing patience in real time.
If you listened to last week’s solo episode, I talked about impatience, rushing, and how so many of us move through life like our self-worth depends on our productivity. ... more
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I was so excited to listen to the episode with Vanessa VanEdwards but I was so distracted by the background noise. I felt like I heard wrappers and a slinky. I had to stop listening.
The stories of high performing mothers interviewed by Sonya on this show are raw, rare and insightful. They inspire, assure, and make pregnancy realistic. Grateful for Sonya’s own insights and passion for being a professional MTBer and mother. It’s such a tough gig for women.
Thanks Sonya for these informative episodes with really cool and interesting guests - so many are unique and they all offer actionable tips and well-being ideas!
Listening to your podcast after a bad day and rough night of sleep - but now I remember what a privilege it is to be out in nature, to have the ability to move my body, to choose what I want to do. Thanks for the reminder to stop the all or nothing thinking!
Great podcast, really informative AND entertaining. So much info in each episode. “Podcast gold”
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This show pairs insights from psychology, mindfulness, and performance with real-life stories from athletes, educators, and founders. Listeners repeatedly encounter practical tools for resilience, better communication, and purpose-driven living, often framed around growth, well-being, and authentic contribution. A standout thread is translating research into actionable steps—whether cultivating flow, managing perfectionism, or boosting mental agility—making it useful for both personal self-improvement and leadership development. The format tends toward evidence-based guidance delivered through thoughtful, authentic conversations with high-achieving guests, including researchers, coaches, and endurance athletes.
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Recent guests on Grow the Good include:
1. Tom Rath
2. Jeff Warren
3. Tasha Schumann
4. Dr. Sue Jackson
5. Oren Jay Sofer
6. Jon Rosemberg
7. Jessie Reese
8. Corinne Kneis
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