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011 – Blood Test Screens for 50 Cancer Types
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011 – Blood Test Screens for 50 Cancer Types

byGreatNewsPodApril 4, 2023November 16, 2023
A New Genetic Discovery Leads to Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Treatment Why can’t I fall…
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New Blood Test Detects 50 Types of Cancers

byAndrew McGivernApril 4, 2023
The Great News Podcast is brought to you by Podcast Hero. To learn the FOUR P’s…
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010 – The most Electrifying Indicator in Economics
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010 – The most Electrifying Indicator in Economics

byGreatNewsPodApril 2, 2023November 16, 2023
Experimental Compound Shown to Block Effects of both Opioid and Non-Opioid Drugs Cancer mRNA Vaccine…
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The most ELECTRIFYING indicator in Economics

byAndrew McGivernApril 2, 2023
The Great News Podcast is brought to you by Podcast Hero. To learn the FOUR P’s…
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009 – Iceland Sets Goal to be FIRST Carbon Neutral Country
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009 – Iceland Sets Goal to be FIRST Carbon Neutral Country

byGreatNewsPodMarch 31, 2023November 16, 2023
Human Brain Tissue Implanted in Mice Responds to Light Just Like Other Brain Tissue. A…
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Iceland Going Carbon Neutral

byAndrew McGivernMarch 31, 2023
The Great News Podcast is brought to you by Podcast Hero. To learn the FOUR P’s…
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Child Mortality Rate and Mother Mortality in Laos are Decreasing Significantly Thanks to Health Reforms
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Child Mortality Rate and Mother Mortality in Laos are Decreasing Significantly Thanks to Health Reforms

byGreatNewsPodMarch 31, 2023June 16, 2023
In Laos, mortality rates for children under five and birthing mothers have significantly decreased due…
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Beavers Returning to London after 400 Years to Protect Against Climate Change.
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Beavers Returning to London after 400 Years to Protect Against Climate Change.

byGreatNewsPodMarch 31, 2023June 16, 2023
After more than 400 years, beavers have been brought back to London to aid in…
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No Bird Collisions with Offshore Wind Farm during 2 Year Study
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No Bird Collisions with Offshore Wind Farm during 2 Year Study

byGreatNewsPodMarch 31, 2023June 16, 2023
One of the criticisms of Wind Power is that it is dangerous to bird and…
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New Smart Hockey Helmet Prevents Brain Trauma
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New Smart Hockey Helmet Prevents Brain Trauma

byGreatNewsPodMarch 31, 2023June 16, 2023
Recent studies have revealed that hockey players are at a higher risk of suffering from…
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the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quotes of the day
the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quotes 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.

Jimmy Carr – “Happiness is your current situation minus expectations.”
byAndrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day

Welcome to the Daily Quote – I'm Andrew McGivern.Today's quote comes from Jimmy Carr, British comedian and master of dark observational humor.He said:”Happiness is your current situation minus expectations.”It's a math equation. Happiness equals reality minus expectations.Think about what that means.Your actual situation stays the same. But your happiness with that situation is entirely determined by what you expected.You get a 10% raise. If you expected 5%, you're thrilled. If you expected 20%, you're disappointed. Same raise. Different expectations. Different happiness.You have a quiet weekend at home. If you expected adventure and excitement, you're bored. If you expected rest and peace, you're content. Same weekend. Different expectations. Different happiness.Carr's showing us that happiness isn't about improving your situation – it's about managing your expectations.This sounds cynical at first. Like he's saying ”lower your standards and you'll be happy.”But that's not it. He's saying most of our unhappiness comes from expectations that don't match reality. We create an imaginary version of how things should be, then suffer when reality doesn't comply.Your job is fine. But you expected it to be thrilling, so you're miserable.Your relationship is good. But you expected it to be like the movies, so you're disappointed.Your life is decent. But you expected to be further along by now, so you feel like a failure.The situation is the situation. Your expectations are what's making you unhappy.And unlike your situation – which you can't always control – your expectations are entirely yours to adjust.But here is where I disagree with Carr… you don't have to lower your standards or your expectations to be happy. You can still have big goals and strive for more. You just need to be grateful for everything you have. You can be grateful for your job, you family and your life in general and still work on making things even better. You can be happy while having positive expectations for the future as long as you remember to have gratitude for where you are now.So here's the question: What situation are you unhappy with right now? And what happens when you look at your expectations instead of your reality?Because you can spend your life trying to improve every situation. Or you can adjust your expectations and be happy with what already exists.The math is up to you.But the other equation is to still keep your high standards. Your high expectations for the future while being full of gratitude. I'm going with this one.That's it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern – I'll see you in the next one with another Daily Quote.

Jimmy Carr – “Happiness is your current situation minus expectations.”
Jimmy Carr – “Happiness is your current situation minus expectations.”
February 12, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Elbert Hubbard – “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”
February 11, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Kobe Bryant – “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want to do.”
February 10, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Steve Jobs – “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
February 9, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
David Goggins – “Don’t waste a thing, including fear, anxiety, embarrassment – mine it for wisdom, personal growth, self-awareness.”
February 8, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Duncan Trussell – “Some poor, phoneless fool is probably sitting next to a waterfall somewhere totally unaware of how angry and scared he’s supposed to be.”
February 7, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Robert H. Schuller – “Build a dream and the dream will build you.”
February 6, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Henry Ford – “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.”
February 5, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Tony Robbins – People are not lazy, they simply have impotent goals
February 4, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Alexander Graham Bell – “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”
February 3, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
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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.

Psychedelics Without the “Trip”: New Drugs for Depression and PTSD
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

Today, we are looking at a future where diseases like Alzheimer’s can be spotted years before they start and how a simple headset might help paralyzed patients walk again. That’s our lead story today.

Plus, we have news on a brand-new class of medicine that provides the benefits of psychedelics without the hallucinations, a way to turn whisky waste into essential nutrients, and a battery with a ”heart of wood.”

And don’t forget to stick around for the speed round, where we’ll dive into even more great news.

Psychedelics Without the “Trip”: New Drugs for Depression and PTSD
Psychedelics Without the “Trip”: New Drugs for Depression and PTSD
February 10, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
Moving Up: ChatGPT Health, Africa’s Surge, and the Truth About the Shrinking Middle Clas
February 5, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
Medical Miracles: Brazil’s HIV Milestone and Hearing Loss Breakthroughs
February 2, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
Can mRNA Stop Aging? New Breakthroughs in Immune System Longevity
January 29, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
Flying Cars and Robot Surgeons
January 26, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
AI vs Medical Doctors, Hurricanes and more…
January 23, 2026
Andrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration
Smart Cartilage and Tomb Fungus fights Cancer
January 19, 2026
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Mushrooms vs Pain and Depression | Good News
January 15, 2026
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Good News – A simple injection regrows cartilage and more…
January 12, 2026
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Frog Bacteria vs Cancer
January 8, 2026
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    Gene Therapy for Congenital Deafness

    byGreatNewsPodFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026
    Brazil almost completely eliminated mother to child transmission of HIV.

    Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Brazil

    byGreatNewsPodFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

    Psychedelics Without the “Trip”: New Drugs for Depression and PTSD

    byAndrew McGivernFebruary 10, 2026

    Moving Up: ChatGPT Health, Africa’s Surge, and the Truth About the Shrinking Middle Clas

    byAndrew McGivernFebruary 5, 2026
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