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A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer

Episode 78

A Goofy Episode with Bill Farmer

There is a very good chance that Bill Farmer has already made your life brighter and you had no idea. That's because Bill is a Disney Legend. He has been the voice of Goofy since 1987, among countless other Disney and Looney Tunes characters. What started as a simple impression sparked an amazing career that has influenced millions with a message of optimism. He views his work as an act of service. As a result, he brings his audience joy that they carry with them for the rest of their lives.   This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Bill Farmer and his work, check out:  [https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer](https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/its-a-dogs-life-with-bill-farmer)

March 28, 2023 26 min
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Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss

Episode 77

Insane Vacations with Mike Reiss

When you get one of the most successful comedy writers in television history to come on your podcast, naturally the first thing to talk about is...his trip in a homemade submarine to visit the ruins of the Titanic. You see, Mike Reiss isn't just the funniest guy in the room — he's also the most well-traveled.  He's been to Iran, the North Pole, North Korea, and everywhere in between.   Whether he's sharing travel anecdotes or writer's room memories from his 600+ episodes of The Simpsons, one thing is very clear: when Mike tells a story, things are going to get animated.   This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Mike and his work check out:  His travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here with Mike Reiss": [https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/](https://bleav.com/shows/what-am-i-doing-here-with-mike-reiss/)

March 21, 2023 36 min
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Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin

Episode 76

Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin

Our time, energy, and emotions are valuable because they are finite. And yet conversations with Seth Godin always leave me feeling more patient, energized, and full of love.   Seth is a prolific author and a marketing genius who knows first-hand how love can take an interaction from transactional to transformational. This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Seth and his work check out:  [https://www.sethgodin.com/](https://www.sethgodin.com/) A Song of Significance, out May 2023: [https://geni.us/pdnqnz](https://geni.us/pdnqnz)

March 14, 2023 35 min
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How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal

Episode 75

How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal

Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together. Most entrepreneurs aren’t lone wolves. Founders like Jeff Rosenthal know that the greatest ventures come with partners, mentors, and communities. Being enthusiastic, generous, and kind attracts people who want to help—and together you can accomplish the unreasonable.  This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Jeff and his work check out:  [https://summit.co/](https://summit.co/) [https://summitimpact.org/](https://summitimpact.org/)

March 7, 2023 34 min
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The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Episode 74

The Wisdom of Anxiety with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

Anxiety is the crown jewel of human evolution.  That’s the professional opinion of neuroscience professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, who is driving a paradigm shift in how we understand anxiety. The emotion isn’t a sickness or a flaw in human design – it’s an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers.  So even though anxiety doesn’t feel good…it can be good to feel anxious. This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on Dr. Dennis-Tiwary and her work check out:  [https://www.drtracyphd.com/](https://www.drtracyphd.com/) [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090](https://www.harpercollins.com/products/future-tense-tracy-dennis-tiwary?variant=39708426797090)

February 28, 2023 34 min
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Guaranteed Joy with Richard Curtis

Episode 73

Guaranteed Joy with Richard Curtis

There are precious few moments in life that guarantee joy. That’s what makes time spent with Richard Curtis or watching his films so special – you just know you’re in for a great time.   Richard is the patron saint of love in the movies.  He’s a writer and sometimes director known for optimistic, funny, and uplifting films like: Love Actually, About Time, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Mr. Bean, and many more. I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Richard on Valentine’s Day of all days to talk about love, joy, charity, and optimism. This is…A Bit of Optimism. For more on Richard and his work check out: [https://www.comicrelief.com/](https://www.comicrelief.com/)

February 21, 2023 33 min
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Taking Comfortable Risks with Scott Galloway

Episode 71

Taking Comfortable Risks with Scott Galloway

When is a risk worth taking? We have to learn to embrace the comfortable risks - the ones where the pain of failure is worthwhile or even valuable.   Podcaster, author and NYU professor, Scott Galloway and I talk about a lot of things, including our concern that the youngest generation is too afraid of the risks worth taking and how that may be adversely affecting them.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.  For more on Scott and his work check out:  [https://www.profgalloway.com/](https://www.profgalloway.com/) [https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/](https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/) [https://profgmedia.com/pivot/](https://profgmedia.com/pivot/) [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713560/adrift-by-scott-galloway/](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713560/adrift-by-scott-galloway/)

February 7, 2023 39 min
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