Feb 28, 202549 minS1
In this episode, host Jim Schneider speaks with Dr. Lisa Gardiner, a science writer, educator, and scientist, about climate change and resilience. Gardiner shares insights from her books, Reefs of Time and Tales from an...
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A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism
Hosted by Jim Schneider · society · EN-US
About this Podcast:
There are plenty of reasons to feel discouraged and gloomy. Huge challenges like climate, social justice, equity, religion, politics, and culture threaten to bring civilization down, but there is always space for hope. Host Jim Schneider is a writer, parent and optimism-curious pessimist seeking the bright side. This podcast will speak with experts, doers and thinkers who are making a difference in the world and share ways we can see the glass as half full and work toward positive change.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism about?
There are plenty of reasons to feel discouraged and gloomy. Huge challenges like climate, social justice, equity, religion, politics, and culture threaten to bring civilization down, but there is always space for hope. Host Jim Schneider is a writer, parent and optimism-curious pessimist seeking the bright side.
Who hosts A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism?
A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism is hosted by Jim Schneider. The show has published 7 episodes to date.
What has A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Our Interconnected Planet: Climate Insights from Dr. Lisa Gardiner" (28 February 2025, 49 minutes), "Advocacy in Action and the Future of Healthcare: A Conversation with Liz Schumacher" (10 January 2025, 53 minutes), and "The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Society: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Henderson" (9 December 2024, 53 minutes).
How often does A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism publish?
A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 7 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism?
Booking probability for A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism's contact route on record: public web form.
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Jim Schneider hosts A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism, a society podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jan 10, 202553 minS1In this episode, host Jim Schneider kicks off the year 2025 by exploring optimism in healthcare with guest Liz Schumacher, CEO and founder of Affinity Strategies. Liz, a healthcare entrepreneur and patient advocate with...
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The Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Society: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Henderson
Dec 9, 202453 minS1<p>In this episode, Jim welcomes Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture at Iliff School of Theology, host of the podcast "Complexified" and author of Holy Chaos...
Oct 26, 202449 minS1<p>In this episode, host Jim Schneider and his guest, MenLiving President Shaun Emerson, explore the evolving concepts of masculinity and emotional expression. The episode explores challenging traditional ideas of...
Oct 17, 202453 minS1<p > In this episode, host Jim Schneider talks witharchitect Matthias Hollwich, discussing his global journey and experiences with an emphasis on humility, adaptability, and understanding community needs. The...
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Oct 4, 202447 minS1<p >In the first episode, host Jim Schneider welcomes renowned columnist Heidi Stevens. Heidi is the Director of External Affairs at the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, a research...
A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism
Introduction
Oct 4, 202413 minS1<p >Jim Schneider introduces "A Pessimist's Guide to Optimism," a podcast aimed at exploring optimism in challenging times. As a self-admitted pessimist with a background of viewing the world through a lens of scarcity...
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