Sarah LaBrecque, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:04:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Sarah LaBrecque, Author at Positive News 32 32 Four things we learned making The Purpose Pioneers podcast https://www.positive.news/society/four-things-we-learned-making-the-purpose-pioneers-podcast/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=568164 From life-shifting encounters to small steps that help us “eat the elephant”: the things we learned from our new podcast guests

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What went right this week: a ‘powerful message’ against online abuse, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-8-of-2026/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=567615 A law to protect survivors of online abuse was proposed, two rare birds made a resurgence, and new psychedelics research emerged, plus more

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Behind the scenes of the first Positive News video podcast https://www.positive.news/economics/good-business/behind-the-scenes-of-the-purpose-pioneers-podcast/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:24:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=564940 What it took to turn an idea into a podcast, and the conversations that emerged along the way

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The researchers reshaping the future of women-led business in Yorkshire https://www.positive.news/society/the-new-research-that-will-help-female-entrepreneurs-in-yorkshire-to-fly/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:13:05 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=563095 A tenacious group of entrepreneurs and advocates are working to break barriers for female-led business in York and North Yorkshire

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‘It changes lives’: the sporting event for organ transplant recipients https://www.positive.news/society/a-second-chance-for-first-place-british-transplant-games/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=561067 At the British Transplant Games, athletes compete not just for themselves, but the donors who gave them a second chance

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Four positive tipping points that could trigger unstoppable change https://www.positive.news/society/four-positive-tipping-points-that-could-trigger-unstoppable-change/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:18:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=561186 Small shifts can trigger a wave of change. Here's how positive tipping points are accelerating the transition to a greener future

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Slow Christmas: four ways to reject the rush and reclaim the calm https://www.positive.news/society/slow-christmas-four-ways-to-reject-the-rush-and-reclaim-the-calm/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:02:23 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=551957 This Christmas, consider these gifting and holiday strategies for a slower, more meaningful festive period

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Co-operative business: a recipe for resilience in turbulent times https://www.positive.news/society/co-operative-business-a-recipe-for-resilience-in-turbulent-times/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:57:56 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=533677 More than 180 years ago, a pioneering new business model began to take root. Today, the global co-op movement is stronger than ever

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What went right this week: a wild camper’s delight, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-11-of-2025/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:35 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=518710 A coterie of wild camping spots opened up, London’s air quality improved, and the Edinburgh International Festival lineup was revealed

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Positive tipping points could save the climate – this man is showing us how https://www.positive.news/environment/tim-lenton-positive-tipping-points-climate/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:18:32 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=436099 Instead of focusing on what doom might lie ahead, scientists are identifying positive tipping points that could save us

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