Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast

Are you feeling a bit stuck and struggling to push through tough times? Well, have no fear because Lu Ngo is here! Join her on the Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast as she chats with special guest, Anthony J. Davis, about the power of grit - when perseverance meets passion. Anthony's story is seriously impressive. He's overcome obstacles like living in a homeless shelter to become a certified emp...

Hey there! Do you ever feel like work is just overwhelming? Maybe you've experienced burnout and are looking for some answers. Well, you're not alone! Did you know that burnout costs companies millions of dollars every year in lost productivity, high turnover rates, and absenteeism? Yikes! But have no fear, because episode 14 of Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast is here to help. O...

Are you tired of feeling drained from juggling your emotional well-being and your empathy for others? Have no fear, this episode is here to help! Join the dynamic duo of Lu Ngo and Gregory J. Depow, an SSHRC Doctoral Fellow in the Psychology department at the University of Toronto, as they delve into the world of coping with empathy. Gregory is a rockstar in the field of psychology, with a focus o...

Get ready for an exciting episode of Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast! This time, host Lu Ngo is joined by the one and only Dr. Sandeep Atre, a counseling psychologist and emotional & social intelligence expert. In a world where technology plays a huge role in our social connections, Lu and Dr. Sandeep dive into the impact this has on our mental health and well-being. But don...

Welcome to the latest episode of Doing Well: Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast! Today, we're diving into the exciting topic of open-mindedness and how it can give our decision-making abilities a boost. From understanding different perspectives to considering alternative options, we'll explore the benefits and methods for cultivating an open-minded approach in our decision-making process. Our gues...

Most individuals understand the benefit of exercising for both their mind and body. However, not many people went through with it due to their schedules or other kinds of justifications. Alas, how does mindfulness help to build healthy behavior and to improve their quality of life? In this new episode of Doing Well: Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, Our host, Lu Ngo, talks to Eric Loucks, a prof...

2022 in review: from work motivation to mindfulness, we have covered quite a variety of topics regarding personal productivity. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Doing Well: Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We deeply thank the guests and YOU for making this series po...

Most individuals argue that being in their authentic self is overrated. However, it is ideal to lead ourselves into the most fulfilling life possible. Through Mindfulness people tend to benefit a lot from it from improving their well-being, to improving their physical health, it gives a holistic development in the emotional, physical, social, and mental growth of the person.  In this new episode o...

Most individuals argue that concealing their feelings is the best solution to their problems. However, it is inherently important to be honest, and ask ourselves what we actually feel for us to achieve a “happy” life. Only some people are aware of the urgency of self-honesty.  In this new episode of Doing Well: Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, Dr Cortney S. Warren, a Board Certified Clinical Ps...

Most individuals tend to distract themselves due to the notion that being vulnerable is associated with weakness. Every single day individuals deal with different emotions related to their workplace. In contrast, it is important to identify our emotions to understand ourselves. Only some people are aware of the importance of self-awareness.  On this new episode of Doing Well: Wellbeing Science Ins...

Most of the time, we get overwhelmed by our own emotions. This often occurs and eventually leads to counter-productivity, affecting our concentration and ability to achieve our goals. Instead, we need to find a prolific pathway to understanding our emotions and finding ways to overcome the overwhelming feeling that takes effect. Through this, we will be led to adapt emotional regulation and then m...

Nowadays, virtual global team collaboration and working-from-home settings are prevalent matters for almost everyone. Therefore, it is important to have a digital presence every day. Most of the time, we are unaware of the importance of maintaining our digital health and wellbeing. Simply because most of the time, we never really notice it as the prominent thing in our life. When we dive into it,...

Most of the time, we are subconsciously disconnected from nature. Those times happen to us more than we can notice; when they happen, we often drift farther away from the beauty nature presents. This creates deeper issues, lengthening the road to finding our true selves. Instead, in life, we need to find balance and heal ourselves holistically. We need to have silent moments with ourselves in natu...

There are times when an individual suppresses and denies feeling. Even more, individuals can become judgemental and give themselves harsh critics, which we call self-critical. But instead, in life, we need to understand that for us to thrive as humans, we need to be kind to ourselves, and that's what we call self-compassion. When we deep dive into it, self-compassion is a practice for individuals...

On this episode of Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo is joined by Dr. Gavin R. Slemp who brings us expert knowledge about the relationship between work motivation and wellbeing. Gavin is a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne, having earned his doctorate at Monash University. His research interests include the predictors o...

Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, discusses everything about well-being and the science behind it! Proudly developed with the help of the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs, that focuses on an individual’s well-being as a whole. Here we invite experts and esteemed guests to give some insight into the science of health and wellness. Each t...