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Friedrich Schiller – “Art is the daughter of freedom.”
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Friedrich Schiller – “Art is the daughter of freedom.”

byAndrew McGivernJuly 1, 2026July 4, 2026
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John Locke – “What worries you, masters you.”
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John Locke – “What worries you, masters you.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 30, 2026
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S. Kelley Harrell – “We don’t heal in isolation. We heal in community.”
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S. Kelley Harrell – “We don’t heal in isolation. We heal in community.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 29, 2026
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Aldous Huxley – “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”
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Aldous Huxley – “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 28, 2026June 28, 2026
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Coco Gauff – “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do.”
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Coco Gauff – “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 27, 2026July 4, 2026
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Søren Kierkegaard – “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.”
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Søren Kierkegaard – “Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026
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Repairing the Brain, $20 Hearing Aids, and Turning Parking Lots into Power Plants
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Repairing the Brain, $20 Hearing Aids, and Turning Parking Lots into Power Plants

byAndrew McGivernJune 25, 2026
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Humming for Health!

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David Icke – “The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think.”
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David Icke – “The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 25, 2026
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Doja Cat – “Work hard in silence, let success make the noise.”
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Doja Cat – “Work hard in silence, let success make the noise.”

byAndrew McGivernJune 24, 2026
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the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day
the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day

Tune in daily to get a short dose of daily inspiration to kick start your day in a positive way.

the Daily Quote brings you inspirational quotes to help motivate and inspire your day with positivity.
Listen to the show for positive quotes from Albert Einstein, Maya Angelo, Seth Godin, Tony Robbins, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, John Lennon, William Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Confucius and more…

Every single day you will hear a motivational quote to fire up your day.

Lucien LaCroix – “You cannot deny what you are.”
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Today’s quote was originally going to be “Stay true to who you are” but I couldn’t verify the attribution and it reminded me of a quote that I know the attribution for… even if he is a fictional character.

Today’s quote is from Lucien LaCroix.

Lucien LaCroix is a fictional character from the Canadian TV series Forever Knight, played by Nigel Bennett. He’s a centuries-old vampire and the character who continually tries to convince Nick Knight to stop fighting his vampire nature and embrace who he really is. In Toronto, LaCroix doubles as a late-night radio host known as the Nightcrawler.LaCroix is the senior vampire in Toronto, having been turned to vampirism when he was a Roman general a couple thousand years ago. He is the antagonist to Nick Knight, an 800 year old vampire who is trying to cure himself of vampirism with the help of a Toronto pathologist who is also a love interest. Nick Knight is trying to atone for his 8 centuries of blood sucking and murder by becoming a Toronto police officer and he uses his vampire super powers to fight crime. Of course, due to a severe sun allergy he only works the night shift. I know its cheesy and it gets even cheesier.

It was one of my favourite shows back in the day. As Nick Knight tried to make things right by seeking redemption by helping people while searching for a cure to be human again, Lucien LaCroix is always trying to tempt him back to the dark ways of the vampire.

Lucien LaCroix once said…

“You cannot deny what you are.”

LaCroix is talking about Nick’s vampire nature and is encouraging him to embrace it. To give up his quest for redemption and give in to his evil impulses. And to feed on humans again.

But Nick isn’t interested. He is determined to return to what he was. To be human again. To embrace love and connection. He chooses to embrace who he believes he really is. Not the monster but the human underneath.

And that is where it gets interesting because LaCroix is technically right. You cannot deny who you are.

But the important question is who gets to decide who you are? Are you defined by your past? By your mistakes? By your worst moments? By things other people have said about you?

Or are you allowed to decide that you are going to be something different? Nick’s answer is basically, Yes, this is what I have been for a long time. But it isn’t what I have to be now.

And that is where the power lies. In our choice to decide what we are. We all have things we might wish were different. Maybe its a bad habit (hopefully not drinking human blood). Maybe it is a mistake made years ago. Maybe it is something we did that we are not proud of.

Accepting all these things as they are doesn’t mean surrendering to it. You can say, yes, that is unfortunately part of my story but that doesn’t mean it is my future destiny.

Accepting who you are may be the first step in changing who you are.

So here’s the question:

Is there a part of yourself that you don’t like that you believe you cannot deny? What would happen if you acknowledge it and decide it is time to change?

And if you haven’t watched Forever Knight before… check it out. It is cheesy but it is a fun show with a non-Hollywood… well I won’t spoil it.

That’s going to do it for today. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I’ll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

Lucien LaCroix – “You cannot deny what you are.”
Lucien LaCroix – “You cannot deny what you are.”
September 29, 2026
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Stanley Horowitz – “Nothing lowers the level on conversation more than raising the voice.”
September 28, 2026
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Arthur Schopenhauer – “Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.”
September 27, 2026
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Bruce Lee – “To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”
September 26, 2026
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Henrik Ibsen -“A thousand words leave not the same deep impression as does a single deed”
September 25, 2026
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Plato – “The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself”
September 24, 2026
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Sigmund Freud – “One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.”
September 23, 2026
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Hans Christian Anderson – “The whole world is full of miracles, but we’re so used to them we call them everyday things.”
September 22, 2026
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Søren Kierkegaard – “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
September 21, 2026
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Seneca – “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”
September 20, 2026
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Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News
Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News

The Great News Podcast is your source for positive news, inspiring stories, and good news from around the world. We skip the doom and gloom of mainstream media to focus on scientific breakthroughs, environmental wins, and the inspiring news that proves the world is getting better. Join Andrew McGivern for a dose of optimism and uplifting stories that will change your perspective on human progress.
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Keep looking for the good in the world, because it is not only there – its everywhere.

Great News – Coffee Edition
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

  • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
  • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
  • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
  • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
  • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
  • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
  • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
  • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
  • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
  • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
  • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
  • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
  • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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    Lucien LaCroix – “You cannot deny what you are.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

    Stanley Horowitz – “Nothing lowers the level on conversation more than raising the voice.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 28, 2026

    Arthur Schopenhauer – “Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 27, 2026September 27, 2026

    Bruce Lee – “To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026
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    Great News – Coffee Edition
    byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

    Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

    First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

    New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

    Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

    A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

    While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

    Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

    All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

    • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
    • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
    • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
    • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
    • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
    • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
    • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
    • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
    • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
    • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
    • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
    • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
    • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

    And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

    Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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