Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Jan 10th, 2022 45m 50s

This week, we're sharing something special with you: An episode of The Happiness Lab featuring Susan. On the show, Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos reveals science-backed strategies you can use to embrace your least favorite emotions. Many of

Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi

Oct 18th, 2021 3m 7s

Today, a trailer from Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, a new TED Original podcast.Everyone wants to know if they're normal. Is my body normal, is my brain normal, are my feelings normal? When it comes to defining “normal,” data journalist Mo

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

May 19th, 2021 2m 39s

Should I do a juice cleanse? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? You’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, and social media posts telling you how to optimize your health—but a lot of these sources that pretend to be b

Wisdom for the future

Jun 15th, 2020 24m 24s

It’s possible to create extraordinary beauty in the face of stress, separation, and illness. Explore the value of music during this difficult time with Richard Kogan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical Center, and noted c

Your past, present, future self

Jun 8th, 2020 26m 48s

Join Susan for a guided exercise that can help you connect with how you want to move forward in the future. Ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? What parts of my life have not been working for me? What does the child in me need? And what

What do you value?

Jun 1st, 2020 19m 10s

The conditions we live in under COVID-19 have put many of our goals in conflict — parenting vs work, comforting our loved ones vs social distancing, and more. They can feel like impossible choices in chaotic times. But there's a way to feel mor

How to tame burnout when your office is your bedroom

May 25th, 2020 13m 58s

Even before COVID-19, many of us were teetering on the edge of burnout. With the pandemic ushering in changes to daily life, many of our stressors have only worsened. While we can’t change our situation, we can change the way we relate to it. B

Facing loneliness with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

May 18th, 2020 14m 30s

The pandemic is putting a spotlight on our loneliness. But by confronting it, and understanding how meaningful connection works, we can take steps to mitigate this difficult feeling. In this episode, Susan is joined by Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Foun

Bonus: A quick loneliness exercise with Dr. Steven C. Hayes

May 18th, 2020 12m 1s

Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada and one of the leading voices in modern psychology, guides us in exercises that help us connect with our experiences of loneliness and loss.

What kids need during the pandemic

May 11th, 2020 20m 10s

One of the best things that parents can do right now to help their children thrive is to teach them emotional skills. For parents, the most effective way to teach these skills is by practicing them yourself. Learn how to help your kids (and you

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Bonus: Self-soothing exercises with Dr. Kristin Neff

May 9th, 2020 21m 11s

Practicing self-compassion is so vital right now that we consulted Dr. Kristin Neff on exercises for directing compassion inwards. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and a co-developer of the empirically supported tra

Self-compassion for the self-critical

May 4th, 2020 13m 26s

Showing yourself kindness becomes even more important during life's difficult moments, and the current pandemic certainly qualifies. Learn why it’s a misconception that you need to be tough on yourself to succeed, and how practicing self-compas

Keep your relationships healthy in quarantine with Dr. Julie Gottman

Apr 27th, 2020 18m 55s

Many of us are separated from people we typically rely on. Others are sharing space in closer quarters than they're used to. How do we navigate our relationships under these tough new conditions? Susan is joined by Dr. Julie Gottman, the presid

Why bad emotions are good

Apr 20th, 2020 15m 47s

Many of us are witnessing a tyranny of positivity right now — with calls to “find the silver lining” and “stay positive” amidst a global pandemic. But we are wired to feel negative at times. Contrary to what our culture tells us, accepting our

Moving forward with grief

Apr 13th, 2020 16m 1s

As life under COVID-19 tests our emotional bandwidth on a daily basis, we need strategies for managing grief now more than ever. Learn how putting your grief into language can help you gain a sense of organization and initiate a process of movi

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Bonus: The psychological role of habits with James Clear

Apr 9th, 2020 15m 50s

A special coda to our last episode! Maintaining routines is so important right now that we decided to dive deeper. How do we maintain our stability when our routines are being challenged on a daily basis? Susan speaks with James Clear, the auth

Regain control in an unpredictable world

Apr 6th, 2020 14m 24s

Many of us are feeling stuck right now, forced to adapt to a world that we have little control over. But if we focus too much on these uncontrollable aspects of our lives, we greatly increase our suffering. Learn why our routines and habits are

How to manage fear and panic in times of uncertainty

Mar 30th, 2020 12m 6s

If you’re feeling consumed by fear, panic, worry, or any other difficult emotion during this global pandemic, you’re not alone. But pushing these feelings to the side, or passing them along, simply doesn't work. Instead of rejecting your diffic