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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you.But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly.This show exists because of you—the listen ...  Show more

Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you.A Bit of Optimism returns on Jan ...  Show more

Who thought that comfort food could be healthy?

Kitchen Confidential was born in Beirut out of the passion for creating the highest quality comfort delicacies by using nothing but premium quality organic and natural nutrient-rich ingredients. It all started in 2013 with ...

You know a magical connection when you feel it—that undeniable magnetism that pulls you together for a fit that's as much like home as it is an adventure. We see these sorts of connections in romcoms all the time, but they're not just relegated to the romcom realm. Magical connec ...  Show more

This week's Muse is Andrea Kazan, founder of clean baking mix brand Good Mess.

In this episode, Andrea opens up about her health journey, and how almost 5 years ago, her life turned upside down when she fell seriously ill and had to rethink everything she at ...

Katie sits down with Danny Freeman, the pasta-loving creator behind @dannylovespasta, to talk about his passion for all things carb-loaded and delicious. What started as a creative outlet during paternity leave from his job as a nonprofit lawyer—sharing pasta recipes while car ...