This week, Arielle and Karissa dive into two very different but deeply connected stories about what it means to truly support healing. First, we unpack new research on what people going through cancer actually find helpful during the holidays, and why practical support often means more than cozy socks and inspirational mugs.

Then they travel to the Sierra Nevada, where nearly 900 acres of ancestral land have been returned to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation in a landmark cultural and ecological restoration near Yosemite.

They close with some seasonal reflections, a big thank you to listeners, and a look ahead at how they'll be revamping the podcast in 2026 to bring you even deeper, more useful solutions-focused stories.

If you have thoughts on today's stories, ideas for what you'd love to see in the new version of the podcast, or just want to say hi, send a message to social@optimistdaily.com.

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