Grow the Good

Updated: 03 Apr 2025 • 429 episodes
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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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What does it mean to truly find meaning at work? This week, I"m thrilled to chat with my friends and positive psychology experts, Tamara Myles and Wes Adams. Their new book, Meaningful Work, offers powerful insights and practical strategies on how we can transform our careers and workplaces using their three-part frame

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How do you respond to rejection, uncertainty, or feeling like an outsider? Today"s guest, Capella Fahoome, filmmaker and organizational development expert, believes these moments are opportunities for incredible growth. Capella shares her inspiring journey from psychology to award-winning filmmaking, highlighting the e

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What does it really take to thrive in today’s world? Dive into this compelling conversation with Steve Magness, renowned performance coach and author of "Win the Inside Game." In this episode of Grow the Good, Steve and I unpack the essentials of maintaining a balanced identity amidst life’s challenges. We delve into h

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In this reflective moving meditation, I am taking us on a trail ride through the serene greenery post a heavy snowfall, sharing her personal journey towards finding contentment amidst life’s relentless pace. I"m going to talk about the subtle distinction between rumination and reflection, emphasizing the value of embra

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We"ve all been there - stuck in a thought loop about an experience, interaction, or feeling. But how do we break the cycle? Today, I"ll explore the six common triggers of rumination, from social interactions to deep-seated resentments, and learn how to differentiate between harmful rumination and productive reflection.

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Mindfulness expert George Mumford has traversed a remarkable path from injured athlete to mind-body guru and has inspired countless individuals, from NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to corporate leaders and Olympic athletes. In this episode, George shares invaluable insights on achieving peak mental sta

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