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With so much going on in our lives, it’s no wonder so many of us are distracted and even agitated. We revisit this episode to get great advice on how to use breathing techniques to calm a whirling mind from Dr. Patricia Gerbarg of the Breath-Body-Mind Foundation; Dr. Gerbarg is also assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York Medical College. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Did you know that when couples share the chores, their relationships get better? Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tell us why—and how to have the conversations that lead to a better division of tasks. Plus: Tips from Dawn and Swiffer on how to make chores easier and even enjoyable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

A frightening encounter in college spurred a young engineering student to invent a personal security device that would be especially effective for women. We learn from InvisaWear founder Rajia Abdelaziz why her product is a leap forward—and why we need more women like her in tech. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

We get great reading suggestions to celebrate LGBTQ people and foster understanding, courtesy of Jaime Harker, owner of Violet Valley Bookstore, Mississippi’s only queer, feminist, trans-inclusive bookstore. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the past, challenging year, we’ve all developed new cleaning routines. But which ones ensure that our homes don’t just  look  clean, but  are  clean? We talk to infectious disease specialist Dr. Sandra Kesh about which practices we can skip and which to do on a regular basis. Plus: Cleaning tips from Bounty Paper Towels. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

We like to showcase women-owned businesses because they offer such wonderful and often unique products. Here’s one we heard about just in time for wedding-gift shopping: Estelle Colored Glass, which sells luxury, hand-blown stemware and cake stands in a sparkling rainbow of colors. We talk to founder Stephanie Summerson Hall. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

All those months stuck at our desks at home have taken a toll on our posture—and that can lead to lots of problems, including back pain. But course-correcting is easy. We get some great tips, and simple-to-do exercises, from Karena Wu, owner and clinical director of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Yes, even chronic procrastinators can learn to stop putting things off till tomorrow. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz gives tips that can change those down-to-the-last-minute habits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America will be going back to the moon as early as 2024, and the next destination after that could be Mars. And one of their most important pieces of equipment will be their space suits.  MIT astronautics professor Dr. Dava Newman has created a “second skin” suit that will allow astronauts to do their jobs more efficiently and comfortably. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

Turns out random acts of kindness are not so random. Science says they can improve the mood of both giver and recipient. Catherine Sanderson, professor of psychology at Amherst, and author of  Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness,  tells why—and suggests some easy acts to do.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

She was one of the greatest athletes—ever—and when Babe Didrikson Zaharias competed in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics she set four world records in track and field. Next month’s Olympics will show us more amazing women athletes, and they can all learn a lesson from the immortal Babe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

“The flow” is those occasions when you’re so immersed in your task that time flies by unnoticed. We revisit this episode with Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern School of Business, who tells why the flow is so satisfying—and how to make it happen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ever since the pandemic began, this country's medical workers have been overwhelmed with work. So when the Covid vaccine started rolling out, Yale medical student Danielle Miyagishima saw a way to help relieve that burden. The result was a student-led nonprofit called S-PHASEC that's getting vaccines into arms. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio...

How do you turn your genius idea into a real business or project? We got a valuable lesson in long-range planning from Nicole Gibbons, founder of Clare, which sells beautiful household paint online and offers customers a hassle-free experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asking for exactly what you want isn't always easy, but it's important to do. We revisit this episode with executive coach Dr. Palena Neale, who tells why we need to share our authentic voices. She also gives three tips that will make your next ask easier—and more likely to get a "yes." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

If it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day, maybe it’s time to take a step back and look at what you’re doing. We get great advice from two busy physicians who know how to make every minute count: Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To hug or not to hug? Is it rude to keep your mask on when meeting a new person? As things open up, we’re facing new social dilemmas every day. We get the answers to our post-Covid etiquette questions from Jodi Smith, founder  of the consultancy Mannersmith and author of  The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Eighty-nine years ago this month, Amelia Earhart flew solo across the Atlantic—and into the history books. That flight was a harrowing experience. Hear what she had to endure to become the first woman—and second person—to make that journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just about everyone will be happy to see the pandemic wane, but it has brought some benefits. Dr. Robin Kowalski, a professor of psychology at Clemson University, surveyed Americans and found some surprising bright spots. Learn what she discovered.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may be familiar with coffee from Colombia and Ethiopia, but have you heard about the amazing coffee from Vietnam? Let Sahra Nguyen introduce you. An accomplished filmmaker, she launched Nguyen Coffee Supply to bring diversity, inclusion, and sustainability—not to mention great tasting brews—to coffee culture. Check out NguyenCoffeeSupply.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Want to be happier? Improving your life doesn't require mega-changes. Wellness expert Elizabeth Su suggests 5 simple ways to get more out of life—and you can start them today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The answer? Organization. And it's easier than you may think. Professional organizer Lisa Woodruff, CEO and founder of Organize 365, has great tips that not only save time, they also make you more productive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, former Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings overcame physical challenges to become a sports legend. Today she's a thriving business owner and philanthropist. Hear what drives her and gives her life purpose every day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remarkably, it's possible to change things we don't like about ourselves—even traits like pessimism or procrastination—and to do it at almost any age. We revisit our interview with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, a senior lecturer at MIT, who reveals the science behind this phenomenon, as well as tips on how to alter behavior. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Marie Krane’s company, Tomato Bliss, serves many goals: It’s preserving heirloom tomato varieties that otherwise would disappear forever, restoring depleted farmland, and selling jars of roasted tomatoes, salsas and broths that will perk up any meal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.