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898 episodes transcribedThe news is overwhelming right now. Neuroscientist Judson Brewer shares tips on calming your nerves when the headlines won't stop. Take a break and le...
Improvising in the kitchen takes a lot of practice. But when you get to that point in the recipe where you realize you're out of white wine/fresh garl...
July is Disability Pride Month. Do you find yourself avoiding conversations on disabilities? A disability rights activist shares ways to be a better a...
A running coach and athlete with a background in exercise science shares tips on building your mileage and finishing your first race injury-free.Learn...
Wealth isn't just cold hard cash, says strategic investor Pamela Jolly. It's whatever you value, meaning generational wealth can take lots of forms. H...
According to the field of attachment theory, each person has a unique attachment style that informs how that person relates to intimacy: secure, anxio...
Poet Ross Gay sees joy all around him. In infinity scarves, orchards, pawpaws, even weeds. He explains the subtle mindset shift that allows him to let...
Breakups come in all shapes and sizes — slow dissolves, out-of-nowhere endings — and maybe you even initiated the breakup. But they all have a few thi...
Losing is inevitable, but failure doesn't have to be. Learn how to reframe the way you look at loss, with the help of a former NBA player, a therapist...
Getting your finances in order can be intimidating, especially for freelancers, creatives and side-giggers. Financial planner and artist Paco de Leon...
Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their fami...
Even if you've gotten a tarot reading before, you may be intimidated by the cards or wondering whether you're cool enough to learn. Tarot reader and w...
Passion and work often feel inextricably linked, but that's a fairly new phenomenon — and maybe it shouldn't be the expectation. Sociologist Erin A. C...
"Likeability" is a loaded word. And try as we might, none of us has full control over who likes us. Journalist and podcaster Alicia Menendez, author o...
If you recently searched the internet for "dog trainers near me," there's a good chance you became immediately overwhelmed by the options, certificati...
Time is money. But often, especially in the creative industries, trying to advance your career can mean literally selling yourself short. It's commonp...
For those in emerging adulthood, there's endless pressure from all sides to chase an extraordinary standard in every aspect of life. But writer Raines...
When's the best time to start a new habit? And what makes some stick while others fall by the wayside? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman's new book, H...
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jasmine Marcelin shares how she has conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine with people who have doubts about getti...
Money talks, but how do you make sure your money is sending the right message? Ethical investing isn't magic, but it's one way to try and put your mon...
