Grow the Good
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 and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is packed with tools, stories, and evidence-backed insights to help you create a more authentic and flourishing life.
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Can you chase high performance and well-being without burning out? In this special crossover episode of Grow the Good, I"m resharing a super relevant conversation with Dr. Jon Beale and Nick Holton from the FlourishFM podcast. On the other side of the mic, I open up about my journey as a world champion athlete, speaker
Redefining Exercise: How Flexible Movement Boosts Vitality and Joy with Katy Bowman & Diana Hill
Are your “exercise rules” helping or hindering your joy, vitality, and overall well-being? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this transformative episode of Grow the Good, I sat down with renowned movement experts Katy Bowman and Diana Hill to challenge traditional fitness narratives. Together, we explore how rigid ide
Lately, I"ve been grappling with motivation—questioning what to share, how to show up authentically, and the pressure to always be productive. Let"s dive into the emotional and physical toll of constantly hurrying, the societal glorification of busyness, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect our well-bein
Ever wonder why feeling valued and significant at work (and in life!) matters so much? This week, I"m thrilled to welcome researcher, author, and purposeful leadership expert Zach Mercurio to Grow the Good. Zach dives deep into the critical concept of mattering—the foundational human need to feel significant, seen, and
We all crave connection—but in the busy shuffle of adult life, it’s easy to lose touch with the very relationships that keep us grounded. In this solo episode of Grow the Good, I’m diving into the topic of friendship and why it’s essential—not just for happiness, but for our health and longevity. I explore why making n
How do you truly unlock your potential—not just in sport, but in life? In this episode of Grow the Good, I’m joined by Pete Kadushin, performance psychologist, educator, and Manager of Learning and Development for the Chicago Blackhawks. Pete brings over 15 years of experience working with elite performers in professio
