Grow the Good
Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is packed with tools, stories, and evidence-backed insights to help you create a more authentic and flourishing life.
Grow the Good
Regenerating Our World with Positive Psychology: Insights from IPPA Brisbane 2025
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I just got back from the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress in Brisbane, and I’m still buzzing with ideas that stretched how I think about well-being, purpose, and what it means to truly flourish.
This week, we're unpacking the big shifts happening in the world of positive psychology. Specifically, moving from individual optimization to regenerative systems that benefit our communities and the planet.
We'll explore how mattering, contribution, and collective thriving are becoming central to conversations about well-being. You'll also hear my reflections on burnout, fulfillment, and why podcasting continues to feel like one of the most meaningful ways I contribute.
What you'll learn:
- What it means to move from a sustainable mindset to a regenerative one
- Why “mattering” is a deeper, more actionable concept than just seeking happiness
- The idea of positive psychology 3.0 and how it includes societal and planetary wellness
- How fulfillment might be a better goal than fleeting happiness
- Why expanding your perspective is one of the most psychologically rich things you can do
If you're someone who’s passionate about growth, but also curious about how that growth fits into something bigger than yourself, this episode is for you.
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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.