Being Authentic to Yourself

Blessing People with Hidden Struggles

Stories of sweet interactions that meant a great deal more to the recipient than they imagined, a father's amazing deed he did for his son and children like his son out there, an awesome gathering of people brought together by a shared name that came together to help a community, and more! Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/] Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com, and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: r/randomactsofkindness [https://r/randomactsofkindness] Link to the r/MadeMeSmile Subreddit: r/MadeMeSmile [r/MadeMeSmile] Link to the "Phil Campbell, Alabama, Why Do I Keep Returning?" past media coverage: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/phil-campbell-alabama-convention https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/us/18alabama.html https://www.npr.org/2011/06/16/137231291/phil-campbell-celebration-turns-into-fundraiser-for-twister- ravaged-town Phil Campbell, AL Media The I'm with Phil documentary: https://tinyurl.com/3tm6esds [https://tinyurl.com/3tm6esds] "I Come From a Family That Won't Talk About It." https://tinyurl.com/2xntm6xd [https://tinyurl.com/2xntm6xd]. A memoir written by "Brooklyn Phil" about the most difficult period, spiritually and emotionally, of his life after a stillbirth loss with his wife— with Phil Campbell, Alabama playing an unexpectedly central, dramatic role in that story.

Looking Out for Others

Stories of another hiker that stuck around to ensure the safety of a stranger after dark, people buying a large amount of groceries for people after finding out about their struggles, a stranger at the airport that offered conversation and help for someone flying to visit their brother in the hospital, a chef that saved a man's life after he stopped showing up to his restaurant after being a daily regular for ten years, and more! Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/] Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com [upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com], and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "A man ate at the same Florida restaurant every day for a decade. When he stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him": https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shrimp-basket-pensacola-florida-restaurant-regular-rescued-chef/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shrimp-basket-pensacola-florida-restaurant-regular-rescued-chef/] Link to the r/BenignExistence Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/BenignExistence/] Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/]

Stories to Make Your Heart Happy

Stories of a four year old that chose to go without food thinking she was saving her friend, a man that spent time with a stranger in hospice who wasn't getting any visitors, a couple of regular customers that gave a sweet gift to a drive-thru window employee, a hospice nurse that went above and beyond for someone that couldn't afford their dad's cremation, a pair of llamas that have earned their fame for providing emotional support to people at the Portland airport, and more! Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/] Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com [upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com], and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Holiday travel anxiety? Portland airport has therapy llamas and service dogs for that": https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/24/portland-airport-therapy-llamas-dogs-oregon-animals/ [https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/24/portland-airport-therapy-llamas-dogs-oregon-animals/] Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/] Link to the r/TalesFromRetail Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromRetail/] Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/]

Wholesome Secrets

Stories of a funny yet wholesome lie a dad has kept up for twenty-five years from his family involving puzzles they work on together, a sweet secret a dad has kept for decades from his son after a childhood gift to said dad fell a bit flat, someone who for years treated their parents to weekly Starbucks they earned from an app has kept the weekly tradition going even after the app funds dried up, a restaurant's staff gives up their holiday party to surprise a coworker with funds to help with their upcoming adoption, and more! Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/] Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com [upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com], and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Teacher Gets a Sweet Surprise Bridal Shower from Her Texas Preschool Class Before Wedding": https://people.com/preschoolers-surprise-engaged-teacher-with-mini-bridal-shower-at-school-11878586 [https://people.com/preschoolers-surprise-engaged-teacher-with-mini-bridal-shower-at-school-11878586] Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/] Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/] Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/]

Amazing Generosity

Stories of a periodontist who changed the lives of fifteen strangers, a boyfriend who went above and beyond to make a little boy feel special on his birthday, a kind act for someone staying at the hospital, a neighbor that goes out of their way to make people at the nearby bus stop's day, an adorable surprise bridal shower for a teacher of a preschool classroom, and more! Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124919431985231/] Send positive stories, hopeful news articles, or topics you'd like us to cover to us at upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com [upliftingpositivestories@gmail.com], and we may feature them in a future podcast episode! Link to the "Teacher Gets a Sweet Surprise Bridal Shower from Her Texas Preschool Class Before Wedding": https://people.com/preschoolers-surprise-engaged-teacher-with-mini-bridal-shower-at-school-11878586 [https://people.com/preschoolers-surprise-engaged-teacher-with-mini-bridal-shower-at-school-11878586] Link to the r/AskReddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/] Link to the r/BestofRedditorUpdates Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/] Link to the r/randomactsofkindness Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/randomactsofkindness/]