Gabriel Reilich on Creating Stories That Inspire Real Change EP 503

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Gabriel Reilich, the head of content and innovation at Good and Upworthy. They discuss the power of intentionality in combating the negative effects of social media and the importance of seeking out stories of human goodness. The conversation delves into the impact of positive stories on our brains, social connections, and overall well-being. Gabriel also shares a personal story from his upcoming book, "Good People, Stories from the Best of Humanity," highlighting the transformative power of kindness and connection.Full show notes and resources: https://passionstruck.com/gabriel-reilich-on-stories-inspire-real-change/Sponsors

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For more information about our sponsors and promo codes, visit: passionstruck.com/dealsIn this episode, you will learn:

The importance of intentionality in living an intentional life
The three Bs to fight against the momentum: broaden, balance, and beautify
The mission of Upworthy to showcase the positive side of human nature
The power of sharing stories of human goodness and kindness
The concept of moral beauty and its impact on individuals
The triple ripple effect of kindness on the giver, receiver, and observer
The significance of balancing positivity with acknowledging real challenges
The role of everyday heroes in fostering connection and positivity
The impact of mean world syndrome on individuals' mental state
The agency and empowerment found in everyday interactions and moments of kindness

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.0	I think intentionality is at the core of so many things.
0:05.0	And I think it's difficult to be particularly intentional on a platform
0:10.0	in the digital world where the incentives are to keep you moving and to keep you bouncing around from one thing to the next.
0:17.0	This extends on the digital world and also in real life, but you have to pay attention to the forces at work and fight against them a bit.
0:25.6	I talk a bit about ways to do that.
0:27.8	Sometimes refer to them as the Three Bees, which is to broaden, to balance, and to beautify.
0:33.0	And these are all kind of opportunities
0:34.7	to fight against the momentum, the gravitational pull
0:37.9	that's moving you from one thing to the next.
0:39.9	And to check to make sure that you're not just consuming the same thing over and over again
0:44.8	and that it's affecting your worldview. Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your
0:49.0	host John R Miles and on the show we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most
0:55.3	inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice for you and those
1:00.5	around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of
1:04.6	intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're
1:09.0	new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
1:14.0	We have long form interviews the rest of the week
1:16.6	with guests ranging from astronauts to authors,
1:19.8	CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
1:26.3	Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.
1:29.9	Hey Passion Struck family, welcome back to episode 503.
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