Finding good in bad days starts with one brutal truth. You're sitting in traffic for 80 minutes on a route that normally takes 30. The forecast predicted this snow a week ago. Nothing was done. You're losing time you'll never get back, and yet somehow, the drivers around you stay kind. Patience replaces rage. People let each other in. The chaos becomes proof that even waste can reveal something better.

 

The hosts test whether hope is luck or effort. One describes an hour-long lunch prep that could have been productive work but created a second wind instead. The other frames an upcoming conversation about a trust moment from four years ago that shifted a working relationship into something more. Both challenge the idea that hope means crossing your fingers. The claim: hope is looking for the opportunity, not waiting for the chance.

 

You'll recognize the pattern next time something goes wrong. The bad reveals the good when you decide to look for it. And the more you look, the more you find, which means good news doesn't just happen to you—you start making it for others.

 

Topics: finding good in bad days, hope practice, good news mindset, resilience habits, daily positivity


Originally aired on 2026-01-27

Finding good in bad days starts with one brutal truth. You're sitting in traffic for 80 minutes on a route that normally takes 30. The forecast predicted this snow a week ago. Nothing was done. You're losing time you'll never get back, and yet somehow, the drivers around you stay kind. Patience replaces rage. People let each other in. The chaos becomes proof that even waste can reveal something better.
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The hosts test whether hope is luck or effort. One describes an hour-long lunch prep that could have been productive work but created a second wind instead. The other frames an upcoming conversation about a trust moment from four years ago that shifted a working relationship into something more. Both challenge the idea that hope means crossing your fingers. The claim: hope is looking for the opportunity, not waiting for the chance.
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You'll recognize the pattern next time something goes wrong. The bad reveals the good when you decide to look for it. And the more you look, the more you find, which means good news doesn't just happen to you&mdash;you start making it for others.
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Topics: finding good in bad days, hope practice, good news mindset, resilience habits, daily positivity
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-01-27

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.