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If there ever was a year to raise your own flowers and vegetables, it’s this one. Gardening is the perfect Covid-era therapy—and the best part is, you can do it in even the tiniest of living spaces. Jennifer Morganthaler, professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, tells how. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We all know that walking is good for us, but did you know  how  good? It’s a boost for mood, weight control—and can even foster an attitude of gratitude. Deborah Grayson Riegel, a leadership professor at Wharton Business School and Columbia Business School, reveals how to get all the benefits of this super-exercise.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

Disagreement isn't a bad thing in a relationship. In fact, it's a crucial form of communication. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how to have the arguments that allow you both to get what you need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collette Divitto was born with Down Syndrome. But that didn’t stop her from founding Collettey’s, a now-famous cookie bakery that employs 15 people and ships nationwide. Collettey’s signature treat: The Amazing Cookie (of course)! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve months of working from home is taking its toll, especially on women. But there are easy fixes for that burnt-out feeling. We get great advice from wellness expert Elizabeth Su, founder of Monday Vibes, a personal growth newsletter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting out into nature, even for just 20 minutes, is just what we need to recover from the physical and mental doldrums of the long Covid winter. Dr. MaryCarol Hunter, landscape architect and ecologist at the University of Michigan, tells how. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to do or say when you see social injustice? Dr. Catherine Sanderson, psychology professor at Amherst College, tells how we can all make a difference in challenging situations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid has put a strain on personal relationships, bringing some to the breaking point. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how to recognize the warning signs that tell you it’s time to move on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Americans think about gender equality, the pay gap and women’s leadership? We get insights into those topics, and more, from  Ruth Igielnik , a senior researcher at Pew Research Center.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and activist Tria Wen tells us about some amazing businesses owned by Asian-American women. It’s a great way to show your support for the women in this community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are loosening up and 60 percent of Americans say they plan to travel this spring or summer. But Covid is still with us. So how to safely take a trip? We get advice from Dr. Melissa Hawkins, professor of Public Health at American University. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If things have been piling up in the room or corner you’ve converted to an office, now’s the time to declutter and organize. We get great advice from productivity expert Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of 365 Organize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are starting to ease up, and that means a return to in-person gatherings. But for some people, that’s also a source of anxiety. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has advice to calm post-Covid social fears. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 19, Sophie Ascheim won an Oscar for executive-producing the short documentary, "Period. End of Sentence." Since that day two years ago, her campaign to end period poverty has gone global. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of the pandemic, we're sending more emails than ever. So now's the time to ask: Can we do it better? Two physicians, Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, tell how we can make sure our emails deliver the message we really want to send.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent surge in anti-Asian activity leaves many of us asking: What can I do?. One step toward progress is to build empathy by understanding other cultures. Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and owner of Bel Canto bookstore, suggests a great reading list to help us do that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Helya Mohammadian saw her sister struggling to dress herself after surgery--and realized that for people with disabilities, putting on undergarments can be a real chore. Helya's solution: Slick Chicks, a line of fashionable and easy-to-don underwear for women and men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be hard to discuss intensely-felt topics, such as whether to get the Covid vaccine. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has great advice on how to make your case in a non-judgmental and open way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your people-skills are a little rusty after the long Covid winter, now’s the time to employ a quick easy tool to re-connect. Psychotherapist Lindsay Liben tells why compliments not only make others feel good—they can also raise your own happiness level. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between Covid and cold weather, a lot of us have slacked off on our exercise routines. But with a little patience and planning, it's possible to restore your old bounce and energy; physical therapist Karena Wu tells us how. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, presides over a national treasure trove that contains historic American material, including the papers of Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight Savings Time has thrown off the sleep/wake cycle for many of us. Psychologist Dr. Shelby Harris, author of “The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia,” tells how we can get our full share of sleep and lower our stress levels. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Common Good Project, an urban co-op and farm, gives low-income women access to fresh, healthful produce, as well as empowerment. Founder Kafi Dixon tells about the real difference Common Good made during Covid.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bindiya Vakil, co-founder of Resilinc, knows what it's like to be turned down—multiple times. She reveals what it takes to keep going, and how to retain the spark that leads to success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of empowerment in those two little letters. But during Covid, many of us have more trouble than usual using them. Organizing and productivity consultant Julie Morgenstern tells how to use 'no' to perform better and be happier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.