#037: The Power of Positivity: Quick Wins for Mental Health
Dr. Sue Varma talks about her groundbreaking work showing that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook—it brings about better...
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#036: Life In Three Dimensions
Is there more to life than happiness? For decades, positive psychologists have agreed that there are two crucial dimensions to living a happ...
#034: Food for Thought: Optimizing Your Brain Health
The foods we eat are directly linked to our health and health issues. Recently, scientific studies have shown that what you eat can have a b...
#035: Ending Alzheimer’s: How to Improve and Protect Your Brain for a Lifetime
For over 100 years, scientists have searched for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Now, for the first time ever, there is hope. Dr. Dale E. Br...
#033: The Secret to Raising Much Healthier and Happier Kids
Dr. Elisa Song is a trusted pediatrician who provides science-based, easy-to-understand ways to raise happier and healthier kids—starting wi...
#032: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety? Here’s What You Need to Know
Many new mothers experience “baby blues” after giving birth. However, some new moms—and even dads!—experience more intense and prolonged fee...
#031: Lessons from the Blue Zones: The Real Secrets to Living a Longer and Happier Life
What are the secrets of living a longer, more fulfilled life? Answering that big question has been the quest of a company called Blue Zones...
#030: Loneliness: Social Connections—Why Your Health Depends on Them
In today's fast-paced society, many of us spend our days balancing countless meetings and endless work with school and family responsibiliti...
#029: Happiness Hacks
Is there truly a road to happiness? And if so, how can we get there? You might be surprised! This episode contains many practical tips—“happ...
#028: Caregiving: Preparing for the Unexpected
No one ever imagines, much less prepares, for the day they will become a caregiver—providing necessary care for a loved one whose health is...
#027: Grief: Coping with Loss Through the Love That’s Left Behind
When a loved one dies—whether a parent, a child, a life partner, a family member, or a friend, or even a beloved pet—giving yourself time an...
#026: Psychological Safety: Creating a Happier, Healthier Team at Work and at Home
Whether at work, in the community, or at home, you want to create an environment that brings out the very best in everyone, so your “team” c...
#025: Allison’s Story: Hope for Addiction
Addiction affects many people . . . people you know, love, or work with—perhaps even you. What happens to our brains when we become addicted...
#024: Neurodiversity: Hidden Challenges of Invisible Conditions
Imagine having a disability or condition that no one can see. For a majority of people around the world—and even people you may know—it’s a...
#023: Menopause and How It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Nearly all women go through menopause—and many younger women go through perimenopause. But because it’s a subject we rarely talk about, many...
#022: Food and Your Mood: What You Eat Can Impact How You Feel
Did you know that changing your diet can help you to feel happier? In this episode, we explore the science of nutritional psychiatry—how foo...
#021: Supporting Our Heroes: Resources for Veterans
To honor our team members who are veterans, this Veterans Day episode focuses on the invisible wounds of military service—mental health issu...
#020: Releasing the Superpower of the Brain: When Art and Science Come Together
The creative arts have the power to change our brains, making us feel happier, healthier, and even smarter. Scientists can see that when we...
#019: The Keys to Unlocking a Happier, Healthier Life: Gratitude, Compassion, and Self-Care
A happier and healthier life is within your reach! This episode looks at 3 keys to unlocking it: gratitude, compassion, and self-care. We'll...
#018: Is Financial Stress Affecting Your Mental and Physical Health?
For many of us, money issues can add a lot of stress and anxiety to our lives. In this episode, we talk to an expert about how financial str...