Eddie Ndopu on Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever

When Eddie Ndopu was two years old, his mother was told he wouldn’t likely live past five. Now in his early thirties, Eddie is an internationally-known and Oxford-educated advocate for the rights of the disabled. In this interview, he shares how his optimistic single mother instilled in Eddie a love of learning and encouraged him to pursue a “life of the mind.”… More

Amy Leneker on Her Path From Burnout to Leading a Life of Less Stress andMore Joy

We all know that our jobs are a huge part of our lives, and the way we feel about our workplace, our supervisors, and coworkers has a lot to do with our ability to stay positive and mentally healthy and be optimistic about our future… More

Addiction Recovery: A Father’s Story

In this very special episode of Blue Sky, Steve D. tells the remarkable story of his struggle against his son’s severe addiction to alcohol. While living what he would describe as a near perfect life –great marriage with his high school sweetheart, dream job, five great children –Steve discovers that his youngest child is struggling with an addiction that has driven him to the point of attempting to take his own life… More

Charlene Engström and Johan Fallby Share Their Optimistic Work Providing“Mental Fitness” to Teens Through Playwell Minds

The teenage years are always tough, not just for the teens but also for the parents, teachers, and coaches in their lives. Charlene Engström and Johan Fallby have decided to do something about this and their firm, Playwell Minds has developed an app and other teaching tools to develop in young people what they describe as “mental fitness.”… More