Uplifting Positive Stories

Stories of someone coming clean about a lie they'd been telling since eighth grade, sisters strengthening their relationship after one of them was dealing with low self-esteem, a long distance relationship that greatly benefitted from some honest communication, a pinecone-sized invention that could help fight wildfires, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires" Article: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/this-pinecone-sized-device-could-transform-the-fight-against-wildfires/1790660 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/

Stories of an outpouring of kindness after a coworker stole a birthday dinner, an awesome neighbor helping out after a kid accidentally donated his bike in exchange for an office chair, a woman that was finding red flags that her husband might be cheating on her only to find out the truth, a large group of teenagers that rallied to save their boss's business, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Teen workers save restaurant as owner spends months in hospital" Article: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/teen-workers-save-restaurant-owner-spends-months-in-hospital/89-6b4eb466-6b7f-46d9-918a-f737f2095972 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/wholesome Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesome/ Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/ Link to the r/BORUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BORUpdates/    

Stories of a generous act after a car break-in, college kid shenanigans that were quite wholesome, a coworker that stepped in to ease someone's anxiety, a company that is going the extra mile to ensure their workers feel appreciated and valued for their hard work, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Warhammer 40,000 Maker Games Workshop Is Doing So Well It’s Giving $27 Million to Its Staff" Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/warhammer-40000-maker-games-workshop-is-doing-so-well-its-giving-27-million-to-its-staff Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of someone's heartwarming meeting with their birth parents, a little girl that went out of her way to uplift the spirits of a stranger in the ICU, a sweet interaction with some little kids that rang a stranger's doorbell with a strange request, trail angels with a goal to help hikers complete their journeys, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Trail angels create magical moments for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail" Article: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/04/pacific-crest-trail-magic-angels/ Link to the r/BORUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BORUpdates/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/  

Stories of a stranger helping someone navigate their way home after a surprise road closure, a case of mistaken identity that led to a kind act, generosity that led to a man turning his life around, a high schooler that developed an app to help prevent seniors from being scammed online, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Meet Tejasvi Manoj, an Indian American Prodigy whose App Helps Senior Citizens Beat Cyber Scams" Article: https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/tejasvi-manoj-app-shield-seniors-save-elderly-people-from-cyber-fraud/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/  

Stories of a tax preparer that went out of their way to help an eighteen year old in a sticky situation, a series of amazing selfless acts for a couple dealing with a tough pregnancy, a wholesome "parade" for a kid that beat cancer, a co-owner of a grocery store that incentivizes kids to strive for good grades, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Bodega owner gives kids free food for good grades: ‘I like seeing the smile on their faces’" Article: https://www.today.com/food/people/bodega-owner-free-food-kids-good-grades-rcna206372 Link the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of an anonymous gift that helped someone's friend find the strength to leave their toxic partner, someone that is contributing to their ex's tuition, a generous gift of singing classes to a girl that loves musical theatre, the most wholesome ding-dong ditchers, an incredible donation to help a little girl undergoing life-saving treatments, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation" Article: https://www.foxnews.com/health/baby-fatal-brain-disorder-saved-anonymous-47k-donation Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/

Stories of a surprise "Puppy Shower" from someone's coworkers, a wholesome New Year's Eve at a McDonalds for a homeless man and a stranger, a woman that does drive-by greeting cards, a community working together in a creative way to help a bookstore move to their new location, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Bookstore owner speaks out after 'book brigade' of 300 goes viral" Article: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/bookstore-owner-speaks-after-book-brigade-300-viral/story?id=120873517#:~:text=Living-,Bookstore%20owner%20speaks%20out%20after%20'book%20brigade'%20of%20300%20goes,books%20to%20a%20new%20storefront.&text=If%20you%20ask%2C%20they%20will,books%20to%20its%20new%20storefront Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/    

Stories of a thoughtful gift to a family in memory of their beloved cat, someone that helped carry a heavy mattress up 16 flights of steps for a stranger, a kind samaritan that helped strangers avoid getting soaked in the rain and ended with a dream job opportunity as a result, a travelling couple who were taken in by locals after being stranded from a car accident involving a kangaroo, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Nannup rallies to help stranded French backpackers after kangaroo crash delays road trip" Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-24/nannup-rallies-to-help-stranded-french-backpackers/105320052 Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of a neighbor helping someone out after the bank lost their paycheck, someone that went out of their way to make their roommate happy, a boyfriend that went above and beyond to care for his sick partner, an amazing addiction recovery program where people get to work with horses, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families" Article: https://apnews.com/article/stable-recovery-horses-sobriety-kentucky-fd0db197dbd5b3adbfa5e4868b478814 Link to the r/poor Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/poor/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link the r/wholesomestories Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomestories/ Link to the r/CasualConversation Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/    

Stories of a selfless act from an airport stranger to a Harry Potter loving family, a Junkrat cosplayer's wholesome interaction with an adorable little fan, a moving example of why it's important to engage back with kids, promising news about the EU's 2030 climate targets, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "EU ‘Well On Track’ to Meet Its 2030 Climate Targets, European Commission Says" Article: https://www.ecowatch.com/eu-2030-climate-targets.html Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/ Link to the r/wholesomereddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/wholesomereddit/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/

Feel-good stories in which a woman gifts bouquets to strangers in parking lots, a 10-year-old boy surprises a librarian with ice cream, a complete 180 after a man was sent to cut someone's power, incredible breakthroughs in a study on how to reduce allergic reactions, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpvzrjjdzo Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/  

Uplifting stories in which a stranger helps a 15 year old girl and her baby living on the street, a four-year-old "Captain America" saves the day for a woman who lost her phone, someone scores both arcade tickets and an amazing memory, a Redditor discovers their mom's secret virtuous past, hopeful findings are published by the World Happiness Report, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "If You Struggle To Trust Strangers, This Report May Give You Some Hope" Article: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-kindness-of-strangers_uk_67dbec1ce4b038b4d0a63715 Link to the "Caring and sharing: Global analysis of happiness and kindness" Article: https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2025/caring-and-sharing-global-analysis-of-happiness-and-kindness/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/TalesfromRetail Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/  

Stories of a cashier moving a dad to tears, a heartwarming thank you letter to a hair stylist, a WALL-E inspired do-gooder getting the kudos they deserve from strangers, an incredible medical trial looking to "switch off" arthritis in patients, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Pioneering trial could 'switch off' arthritis" Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynp17k23po Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/MadeMeSmile Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/  

Stories of Reddit providing new perspectives and advice for a mother struggling to bond with her baby, a mature response after a dispute between coworkers, a fairytale ending after confronting an embarassing memory, an incredible gift to an 81-year-old woman who thought she'd never be able to retire, and more!  Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "An 81-year-old waitress said she couldn’t retire, so a stranger raised over $300K for her" Article: https://www.today.com/food/people/81-year-old-waitress-tiktok-retirement-fundraiser-rcna199602 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/  

Stories of a creative solution to "text" a dad who refuses to own a cell phone, a wholesome gift for a 92 year old grandmother, a Redditor seeking advice for a non-traditional wedding proposal, an invention that will be a game-changer for hospitals in rural areas without electricity, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of being adaptable in order to connect better with others. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "3 teens invented a salt-powered refrigerator that doesn't need electricity. They're building 200 of them for hospitals to use" Article: https://www.aol.com/3-teens-invented-salt-powered-202355256.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHZku-tX7WQrHmxehVthTaHhOfAMfLxNIftkZmPQS04X6_j2Kq5UDTEYzgpyYRZ0e3JwOoC7tCaf7gqcnFZ7kLPeiH46ZB0r-yymlUY1p3QqgHWT5gQCWX7u1BAlYbDUOy1j58GTicf4Rf1uglRAK7z4XYWWjIE3cG2O4i-jqbzF Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/  

Stories of a thoughtful gift to a coworker that clearly loved the color pink, a sixteen year old boy who went out of his way to give his school bus driver a birthday gift, a school teacher who noticed a change in their student and tried to make it right after an online gradebook issue caused a bunch of problems, an initiative to help parents of babies in the NICU be able to keep an eye on their child from afar, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of paying attention to others and how to look for easy opportunities to demonstrate that you care about others. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Trigger Warning: Brief mentions of suicidal ideation (13:14-23:19). There are not many details given on this subject in the story, but we thought we'd give the warning just in case anyone would prefer to skip ahead.  Link to the "Superhero Project gives families with babies in NICU a "lifeline" to always have eyes on them" Article: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/superhero-project-angeleye-cameras-nicu/#:~:text=Local%20News-,Superhero%20Project%20gives%20families%20with%20babies%20in%20NICU%20a%20%22lifeline,always%20have%20eyes%20on%20them&text=The%20Superhero%20Project%20is%20connecting,have%20eyes%20on%20their%20babies Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/  Link to the r/heartwarming Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heartwarming/  

Stories of someone using their worker's compensation check to turn a stranger's life completely around, a summer camp worker's compassion toward a child that made their job difficult, a meat clerk that made a huge impact on their regular customer, a "Toad Sage" figure that goes around Seattle helping the homeless on the weekends, grandfathers using their free time in retirement to help local children and new dads learn life skills, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of doing kind deeds for the right reasons and not expecting anything back in return. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too" Article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/26/g-s1-55822/volunteer-retirement-health-benefits-grandpas-united Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/  

Stories of finding joy in the midst of a stressful kitchen renovation, a sweet interaction with a trash collector, a worker who has created a "kindness revolution" in his office space, a community that rallied around a local family after a terrible hit and run crash, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of finding happiness in the mundane and taking time to appreciate the little things in life. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Local community supports family after hit and run crash" Article: https://www.wdtn.com/news/tell-me-good-news/local-community-supports-family-after-hit-and-run-crash/ Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ Link to the r/TodayIamHappy Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TodayIamHappy/    

Stories of a mailman's heartfelt apology after unknowingly calling a couple's recently deceased son a moron, a customer humbling himself after being called out on his poor behavior, an astonishing GoFundMe result after someone was tipped only $2.15 for delivering pizza in a blizzard, and more! Adrianna and Wyatt discuss the importance of humbling ourselves when we make a mistake or respond poorly to situations. Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "A pizza driver got a $2 tip in a snowstorm, so people raised thousands for him" Article: https://www.today.com/food/people/pizza-deliver-driver-tip-snowstorm-gofundme-rcna190184 Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ Link to the r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromTheFrontDesk/ Link to the r/TalesFromRetail Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/