
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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 447 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementMental HealthHealth & FitnessEducation | |||

Why do we sometimes feel mentally exhausted even when our bodies are rested? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this episode of Grow the Good, I’m joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey and former professional cyclist Brent Bookwalter to dig into th... more
What makes relationships truly thrive, not just survive? In this episode of Grow the Good, I sit down with Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, positive psychology expert and co-author of Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That... more
Today I’m sitting down for an honest reflection about something I’ve been moving through lately: change, identity, and social connection.
As I’ve transitioned away from professional mountain biking being the center of my identity, I’ve been explorin... more
Bringing meditation into daily life is a different beast. Today’s moving meditation will be short, simple—and really hard, because we’re taking meditation on the move so you can apply mindfulness to everyday activities like workouts or a quiet hike. ... 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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Focused on personal growth, meaningful connections, and fostering positive impact, the content encourages listeners to challenge the notion of being 'broken' and instead cultivate their inherent strengths. Rooted in the principles of positive psychology, the programming covers a range of topics including resilience, vitality, and emotional well-being, inviting guests from diverse backgrounds to share insights and strategies for living authentically. Unique for its blend of practical advice and scholarly insights, the discussions often include actionable tools that listeners can implement in their everyday lives to promote holistic flourishing.
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Recent guests on Grow the Good include:
1. Brent Bookwalter
2. Scott Frey
3. Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
4. Dr. Nick Holton
5. Dr. Adam Wright
6. Ilene Schaffer
7. Dr. Caroline Fleck
8. Dr. Shige Oishi
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