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The mission of St. Elise Bazaar is to showcase the work of talented artisans from around the world. When you buy the unique products on its site, you're supporting ancient crafts that might otherwise be lost, and you're supporting women entrepreneurs. Learn more at  St. EliseBazaar.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

For more than 30 years, the New York Women's Foundation has provided crucial grants to women-led community organizations that tackle problems of economic and social justice. So far they've given out more than $87 million in funding. On our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to NYWF CEO Ana Oliveira about how you can help. Learn more at NYWF.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

Women's leadership has never been more crucial, and Vital Voices is investing in the women who can solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. On our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson about the women who are making a difference in the world and how the nonprofit is supporting them. Learn more at VitalVoices.org. Learn more about your ad-choic...

Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other crimes can find help and a haven thanks to nonprofit Safe Horizon, featured in today's episode of our special series, Seneca's 10 Days of Giving Back. We talk to Safe Horizon's CEO Ariel Zwang about the organization's many programs, including its 24/7 hotlines. Learn more at SafeHorizon.org. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

The pandemic has upended a lot of traditions--but not the holiday spirit of giving. In fact, some charities are seeing a surge in donations. But generosity is not just about money. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how we can cultivate generosity in ourselves, in children and in others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Women entrepreneurs can lift their families and their communities out of poverty, and nonprofit Grameen American, led by CEO Andrea Jung, is helping them do just that with micro-loans and support. Hear how Grameen is going the extra mile for its members during Covid--and how you can make a difference. And learn more at  grameenamerica.org . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

Perhaps the greatest legacy of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is her creation of iCivics, the nonprofit that uses digital games to educate American school children about democracy and civic engagement. In this episode of our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to executive director Louise Dube to learn why iCivics has been more crucial than ever this year and how you can help. Learn more...

On today's episode of our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we talk to Dr. Joan LaRovere, co-founder of Virtue Foundation, a groundbreaking nonprofit that provides actionable data and direct resources for communities most vulnerable to Covid-19 and other health crises. To learn how you can make a difference go to  virtuefoundation.org . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

In our special series, 10 Days of Giving Back, we look at one of the country's oldest women's organizations, the YWCA. Besides empowering more than 2 million women and fighting racism, the YWCA is also a major provider of services to women experiencing domestic violence. During Covid, their work is more urgent than ever. Learn how you can help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

It may be a little harder to do this year, but showing gratitude is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So how to cultivate that attitude of gratitude? Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and a best-selling author, reveals how we can maintain a sense of thankfulness all year long. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

With so much going on right now—the holidays, the pandemic, the election aftermath—it’s no wonder so many of us are distracted and even agitated. We 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...

We can all learn a lesson in giving back from Khloe Thompson of Los Angeles. Through Khloe Kares, she’s been assisting the homeless since she was 8 years old. Her nonprofit is also dedicated to empowering young people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunlight is amazingly powerful: It can improve your mood, lower your blood pressure and lead to a better night’s sleep. Dr. Vaile Wright, psychologist, researcher and senior director for health care innovation at the American Psychological Association, tells why our bodies crave light and how we can incorporate more of it into even the shortest days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

The latest Coronavirus wave has almost everyone on edge: We're anxious, moody, and hoarding toilet paper. How to make it through the next few months in a good frame of mind? We get great advice from psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Gail Saltz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mentoring may have changed during the pandemic, but it remains a key component of success, says Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and author of  Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring . She reveals what to look for in a mentor right now, and how to go about finding one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The fashion industry has been criticized for using large amounts of raw materials, for causing pollution and waste. But there's a phenomenon called "circular fashion" that encourages consumers to recycle, re-sell and re-use clothing—and keep it out of landfills. We talk to Stephanie Crespin, whose company, Reflaunt, is at the forefront of this trend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

If you want to experience a day in which everything gets done, enabling you to feel organized and in control, consider setting a new evening routine. We get practical advice on just how to do that from professional organizer and business coach Lisa Woodruff, CEO and founder of Organize 365. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Remote working is the new norm for many of us. But are we making the most of that time--and are we finding it satisfying? Dr. Heidi Brooks, senior lecturer at the Yale School of Management, shares some great insights and helpful tips. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's an easy way to relieve the tensions of recent weeks: Dancing. Dr. Elise Risher, Director of the Sarah Lawrence College Dance/Movement Therapy Program, reveals how body and brain benefit when we move to music. And she gives great tips that anyone can do. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If uncertain times make you want to be extra-cautious, think again. Anne Kreamer, author of  Risk/Reward , says now is the time to take intelligent risks, that kind that allow you to seize new opportunities presented by new conditions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millie Bailey served in the Army in World War II, lived a life that put a premium on helping others—and recently went skydiving, at age 102. What better way to celebrate Veterans Day than hearing her advice on purpose, longevity and making an impact. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, a time to recognize the service of the women who give so much on behalf of our country. Now there's a new way to honor those women: A recently unveiled sculpture in Washington, DC—it's the first to salute all military women. We talk to its creator, sculptor Susan Bahary, about her work, The Pledge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

In a year that celebrated the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, Kamala Harris' election to Vice President creates another historic moment. We talk to Seneca's Melanne Verveer and Sharon Bowen about why women and girls can now envision a world without any glass ceilings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a no-judgment journal can help boost your mood and calm your anxiety. We get advice on the popular practice from award-winning writer Dr. Stephanie Han, who teaches classes in journaling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too many things are up in the air right now, and uncertainty is making a lot of us anxious and unhappy. Fortunately, psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz has easy-to-do, practical advice on how to let go of our negative thoughts and get back to enjoying life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.