Today, I share feel-good stories about community volunteers, medical recovery, MS research, emergency medical relief, and artist basic income.

If you’re worn down by constant headlines and feel pulled into outrage and doomscrolling, Ten Better Minutes offers a gentler way to get informed: a short daily listen of real, human stories—kindness, resilience, and community progress—told with honesty. It’s a hopeful reset that helps you carry a steadier perspective into your day.

Stories In This Episode: - Flexible, no-strings volunteering is helping connect people and restore a sense of usefulness through community action. (Volunteerism, Connection) - A promise of steady support helped a teen keep fighting cancer and reach his graduation. (Medical Hope, Inspiration) - A CAR T cell genetic therapy trial helped some lupus patients reach remission, giving renewed hope for the future. (Medical Hope, Hope) - A major medical donation is helping health workers stay safe while the healthcare system keeps serving communities during the Ebola outbreak. (Medical Hope, Relief) - Basic income support can give artists the time and financial stability to create and contribute to culture. (Community Support, Hope)

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Scrabble Restores Purpose 02:21 - Promise Keeps Fighting 03:44 - CAR T Therapy Remission 05:19 - Masks Protect Health Workers 07:02 - Artists Get Creative Security 08:44 - Bonus Tip 10:10 - Outro

Ten Better Minutes is a daily good news podcast for anyone who wants a calmer, more hopeful alternative to doomscrolling.