The Good Stuff with Deborah James
Hosted by award-winning podcaster Deborah James and her two children Eloise and Hugo, The Good Stuff pod is here to see families through the next 8 weeks of staying in and staying positive. Each Monday, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo will investigate the research around the ‘good stuff’ covering questions such as how does music boost your mood? Why should we look after the animals on our planet? And what does kindness look like in different countries around the world? Each Thursday will be a "good news only" channel, sharing good news sent in from you guys at home, as well as exci...
S2 E7 · Mon, August 31, 2020
How can dogs make us all happier?
The Good Stuff is back for this special bonus episode and it's got more bark than ever! This week, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are talking about how dogs can help us in our lives - from guide dogs supporting the blind, to specially-trained four legged officers to help detect and prevent crime. The trio are joined by Rowan Sanderson who is part scientist and part nutritionist at the raw dog food company Bella and Duke who shares fascinating dog facts. As always you can expect positive 'good news headlines', as well as the top listener voicenote of the week.
S2 E6 · Mon, August 10, 2020
How can we preserve the planet?
In this week's episode Deborah, Eloise and Hugo (along with their live audience!) chat about all things wildlife and conservation, quizzing one another on some fascinating wildlife facts. They also welcome Dr Jane Goodall to the podcast who's groundbreaking research on chimpanzees has spanned six decades. As always you can expect uplifting 'good news headlines', as well as the top listener voicenote of the week.
S2 E5 · Mon, August 03, 2020
How can gardening improve your happiness?
In this week's episode, the trio explore some of the more botanical things in life - as this episode is all about the relationship between gardening and happiness. As they share the amazing power plants can have on our moods, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are joined by expert gardener Ellen Mary, as she gives her top tips for growing a garden no matter where you live. As always, you can expect a positive round up of good news headlines, as well as your happy voicenotes. If you'd like your good news to be included in future episodes, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S2 E4 · Mon, July 27, 2020
How can we build a healthy brain?
How can we build a healthy brain? This week, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo chat about cool brain facts including the fact that we have about 70,000 thoughts each day! They also welcome Psychologist, author, and Bake Off finalist Kimberley Wilson who tells The Good Stuff hosts about what makes human brains unique and what we can do look after our mental health. As always, expect good news headlines and their voicenote of the week. If you'd like your good news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk
S2 E3 · Mon, July 20, 2020
How can we boost creativity?
How can we boost creativity? On today's episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo talk about when they feel their most creative with their guest of the week, Holly Tucker MBE. As the founder of Notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co, Holly is also the perfect person to share advice on Eloise and Hugo's business ideas. The trio also share their good news headlines and voicenote of the week. If you'd like your happy news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S2 E2 · Mon, July 13, 2020
How can the power of positive thinking help us in our everyday life?
In this week's episode, the trio speak to Jada Sezer about the power of positive thinking. As a UN ambassador, body positivity advocate and a Young Minds Charity representative, Jada shares the strength she finds from positive affirmations. As ever Hugo, Eloise and Deborah start off the week with the good news in the headlines and if you'd like your news to be included in future episodes, email your voice note to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk
S2 E1 · Mon, July 06, 2020
What can we learn from our favourite sports stars?
The Good Stuff is back! This week's episode is all about the power of exercise as Deborah, Eloise and Hugo welcome the brilliant Claire Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief at Women's Health, who shares her love of Park Run and doing PE with Joe with her own children. This will be sure to get you feeling good and moving as Hugo also leads a 60 second HIIT workout for listeners! If you'd like to share your good news with The Good Stuff team, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S1 E16 · Thu, June 04, 2020
Good News Thursday 4th June
In this final episode of the series, we're joined by Hugo, Eloise and Deborah for Good News Thursday! In this episode, the trio chat about what's been positive in the headlines this week - from building dens at home, to a very special star studded appearance in a James and the Giant Peach reading, we've highlighted some of the stuff to get joyful about. Plus, as ever we get to hear from you at home to hear what's got you feeling good. Listen in for a purely joyful listen, and don't forget to spread your good news with us in the comments section of the podcast!
S1 E15 · Mon, June 01, 2020
How can dance and music boost our mood?
How can dance and music boost our mood? Get your dancing shoes ready because today's episode is all about how we can dance ourselves happy. Deborah, Eloise and Huge share some facts about the impact of dance and music on our happiness, as well as an inspirational story of a 90 year old who completed a brilliant dance challenge for charity. The trio also welcome Strictly Professional Dancer Karen Hauer who talks about the power of dance and what it's really like being part of Strictly Come Dancing.
S1 E14 · Thu, May 28, 2020
Good News Thursday 27th May
Deborah, Eloise and Hugo are keeping the positive energy flowing with today's good news only episode. Their headlines include a primary school teacher climbing the height of Everest via his stairs, a YouTube special hosted by the Obamas and an all-star version of Hairspray's You Can't Stop the Beat. To spread your good news, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S1 E13 · Mon, May 25, 2020
How can we look after our mental health?
How can we look after our mental health? Whilst we’re often encouraged to look after our physical health, today’s episode is all about how we can look after our mental health which is just as important. Deborah, Eloise and Hugo share how baking, getting outside in nature, laughter and dancing helps keep them feeling calm, as well as speaking with Child Psychologist Hannah Abrahams about koala cuddles and the ‘toolbox’ we all have to help us if we’re struggling.
S1 E12 · Thu, May 21, 2020
Good News Thursday 21st May
Thank A Teacher Day, a lockdown wedding and a star-studded reading of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - today's episode is filled with positive news from around the world. Deborah, Eloise and Hugo also share a special Ladybird competition who are giving away a pair of books for a lucky listener. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is record a voicenote telling us who your favourite reading partner is and send it to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk. Good luck!
S1 E11 · Mon, May 18, 2020
Can we really do anything?
Can we really do anything? From J.K. Rowling to Walt Disney, Albert Einstein to Oprah Winfrey, this week celebrates all the leaders whose failures turned out to be successes due to their incredible mindset. Deborah, Eloise and Hugo also speak with Matthew Syed - multi-award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author of celebrated children’s books, You Are Awesome and The You Are Awesome Journal. You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed can be found via this link: https://amzn.to/2qAjOkB
S1 E10 · Thu, May 14, 2020
Good News Thursday 14th May
Weekly kitchen discos with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a “drive-by joke stand” from 6-year-old Callaghan McLaughlin and some brilliant listener voicenotes are just a few of things that are making Deborah, Eloise and Hugo smile this week. This good news episode shares their favourite uplifting stories. To share your good news, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk
S1 E9 · Mon, May 11, 2020
How can we stay creative and curious?
How can we stay creative and curious? In this week's episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo share the incredible inventions of the world that only happened because the inventors were curious. They also speak with the amazing Laura Brand, also known as Joy Journal, on some of her own inventions such as squishy soap which is keeping her and her children staying creative at home.
S1 E8 · Thu, May 07, 2020
Good News Thursday 7th May
An 'Adopt a Grandparent’ scheme, a Run for Heroes 5k running challenge that raised over £1m for NHS staff and 18 nations uniting through the power of music all feature on today's good news episode. Deborah, Eloise and Hugo also hear from listeners at home who are sharing their own fun-filled news of the week. To get involved and help spread your good news, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S1 E7 · Mon, May 04, 2020
How can food bring us together?
How can food bring us together? We hope you're hungry because on today's tasty episode Deborah, Eloise and Hugo talk all things grub - sharing how food can also be used to bring communities together and show incredible acts of kindness. Chef and bestselling cookbook author Melissa Hemsley also speaks to The Good Stuff about getting involved with the #Cook4Kids OLIO campaign by sharing food for disadvantaged children who lost access to school meals when schools closed. Expect food puns, recipe ideas and the host's perfect Desert Island Dish.
S1 E6 · Thu, April 30, 2020
Good News Thursday 30th April
Thursday means one thing.. it's a good news episode! Today, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo share the positive news of an increase in people fostering animals in Battersea dogs and cats home, as well enjoying a snippet from the NHS Voices For Care charity single version of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' (featuring the incredible Captain Tom Moore). Keep sharing your happy news by emailing them to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk
S1 E5 · Mon, April 27, 2020
What can we learn from our role models?
What can we learn from our role models? In this week's episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo discuss this very question with a special appreciation for the incredible doctors and nurses who are working hard to keep us safe during this time. Eloise also speaks to her own inspiration - YouTuber and Strictly star Saffron Barker who shares a special message for the NHS, as well as talking about the importance of kindness and why her mum and nan are her role models.
S1 E4 · Thu, April 23, 2020
Good News Thursday 23rd April
From a 9 year old to a 99 year old. On today's 'good news only' episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo chat about war veteran Captain Tom Moore and his incredible act of kindness, as well as the birthday cards sent in to 9 year old Jack who had to cancel his birthday party. As always, they'll share recordings from young listeners at home, with 2 voicenotes coming all the way from Hong Kong! To spread your positive news of the week, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk.
S1 E3 · Mon, April 20, 2020
What are the ways we can care for the earth?
What are the ways we can care for the earth? To celebrate World Earth Day this week, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo enjoy a quick-fire quiz about the planet, as well as setting each other challenges for the week that will help the environment. They also speak with Lizzie Car who started a company called Plastic Patrol which is helping to remove litter from over 80 countries around the world.
S1 E2 · Thu, April 16, 2020
Good News Thursday 16th April
A global bear hunt, a 'Wash Your Hands' song created by comedians and a love of Zac Efron in High School Musical are just some of the positive things Deborah, Eloise and Hugo chat about on today's instalment of The Good Stuff. They also hear from listeners at home who are sharing their own fun-filled news of the week. To get involved and help spread your good news, email your voicenote to goodstuff@magscreative.co.uk
S1 E1 · Mon, April 13, 2020
Why does doing good do us good?
Why does doing good do us good? In this episode, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo share fun facts about kindness from around the world, as well as the benefit of kindness on our bodies and minds. The trio also chat to Jaime Thurston, founder of 52 Lives, who started a movement of 100,000 people spreading kindness to those in need.
Trailer · Tue, April 07, 2020
Introducing The Good Stuff
Hosted by award-winning podcaster Deborah James and her two children Eloise and Hugo, The Good Stuff pod is here to see families through the next 8 weeks of staying in and staying positive. Each Monday, Deborah, Eloise and Hugo will investigate the research around the ‘good stuff’ covering questions such as how does music boost your mood? Why should we look after the animals on our planet? And what does kindness look like in different countries around the world? Each Thursday will be a "good news only" channel, sharing good news sent in from you guys at home, as well as exciting stories of positive news from around the world.
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