WOOP stands for: wish, outcome, obstacle and plan. It’s the name of a science-based mental strategy people can use to identify and fulfil their wishes and change their habits. DW discusses WOOP with a systemic coach who finds it helpful.

Sexuality – DW interview

Apr 30th, 2021 9m 23s

In Good Shape meets medical students Sina Pollmann and Linus Piehler. They’re both members of a sex-education project for young people and have plenty of good advice and answers about sexuality, consent and contraception.

Gender medicine - the expert’s opinion

Apr 23rd, 2021 5m 9s

Jörg Blech is a journalist and author. On in Good Shape, he explains why men come down with Covid-19 more frequently than women do and why women live longer than men.

Cosmetic surgery - Our Expert Interview

Mar 19th, 2021 4m 49s

What are the different methods for cosmetic surgical procedures? What are the risks and side effects? In Good Shape interviews plastic surgeon Dr. Mariam Omar.

How we smell - our expert talk

Feb 21st, 2021 4m 59s

How are olfactory signals processed in the brain? Can an altered sense of smell be an early warning sign of illness? In Good Shape speaks with the olfactory researcher and neuro-computer scientist Amir Madany Mamlouk.

Animals as therapists - Our interview with an expert

Jan 29th, 2021 4m 45s

How can animals be used successfully in therapy? DW reporter Mira Fricke asked psychologist Andrea Beetz.

Hormones - The expert opinion

Nov 27th, 2020 5m 45s

In Good Shape talks to neuroscientist, author and science slammer Franca Parianen. She’s an expert on the influence of hormones on our bodies, and explains why there are some prevalent misconceptions.

An interview with pediatric dentist Alexandra Wolf

Nov 20th, 2020 4m 53s

In Good Shape reporter Peter Schuchardt interviews pediatric dentist Alexandra Wolf, who explains what’s most important for children’s dental hygiene.

Skin care: Interview with an expert

Oct 21st, 2020 8m 40s

In Good Shape talks to dermatologist Dr. Yael Adler. She’s an expert on skin diseases and will give us tips on how best to take care of our skin - also during the current pandemic.     

Myths about exercise - Interview with an expert

Oct 16th, 2020 7m 37s

In Good Shape talks to sports medicine expert and marathon runner Dr. Fernando Dimeo. He knows the best ways to exercise and explains how to best incorporate physical activity into our daily lives.

Coronavirus and the psyche - An interview with an expert

Oct 9th, 2020 8m 28s

What effect does the coronavirus crisis have on our mental well-being? In Good Shape talks to psychotherapist Dr. Andreas Bechdolf.

Bad news: We talk to an expert.

Sep 4th, 2020 7m 5s

How much bad news can we tolerate each day and what can we do about sensory overload caused by media consumption? In Good Shape talks to psychoanalyst Benigna Gerisch.

Noise: a discussion with experts

Aug 28th, 2020 8m 54s

André Fiebig knows all about noise. He's a professor of psychoacoustics at Berlin's Technical University, and he knows why noise harms us.

The risks of diet fads - We talk to an expert

Aug 21st, 2020 9m 34s

Nils Binnberg was caught up in the whirlwind of dietary trends, but it didn’t make him feel healthier. On the contrary, the 42-year-old journalist’s life only became more difficult. He talks with In Good Shape about his experiences.

Gender medicine - the expert’s opinion

Jul 30th, 2020 5m 9s

Jörg Blech is a journalist and author. On in Good Shape, he explains why men come down with Covid-19 more frequently than women do and why women live longer than men.

Self-optimization - We speak to an expert

Jul 3rd, 2020 6m 23s

In Good Shape meets up with journalist and author Isabell Prophet in Berlin. She talks about the modern-day pressure to improve yourself and where it comes from. And she explains why it’s important to learn to be content with who you are.

Vaccines - we talk to an expert

Jun 26th, 2020 8m 46s

In Good Shape goes to the German Museum of Technology in Berlin to meet virologist Professor Dr. Hendrik Streeck. He talks about which vaccinations we need and the potential risks behind them. And he explains what ‘herd immunity‘ is.

Fitness - an expert opinion

Jun 19th, 2020 8m 28s

In Good Shape talks fitness with sports physician Fernando Dimeo. He gives tips on keeping fit and explains why there’s more to fitness than strength and stamina.

Parkinson’s disease - our interview

Jun 12th, 2020 6m 43s

Neurologist Patricia Krause and tai chi instructor Mirko Lorenz explain why movement and exercise helps Parkinson’s patients. What types of movement are best?

Parkinson’s disease - our interview

Jun 12th, 2020 6m 43s

Neurologist Patricia Krause and tai chi instructor Mirko Lorenz explain why movement and exercise helps Parkinson’s patients. What types of movement are best?

Ticks - our guest expert

Jun 5th, 2020 9m 39s

DW teams up with tick researcher Peter Hagedorn to go out to the forest to look for ticks. Find out more about these dangerous little bloodsuckers.

Time management - we talk with an expert

May 29th, 2020 8m 38s

Jacob Drachenberg is a psychologist and one of the best-known stress management experts in Germany. In Good Shape talks to him about time management and tips in dealing with the pressure of deadlines.

Sunscreen and sun glasses

May 14th, 2020 10m 57s

A dermatologist and an optician explain how to protect our skin and our eyes from the blazing sun.

A nutrition expert on food supplements

Apr 24th, 2020 9m 3s

Professor Kristina Norman works at the German Institute of Human Nutrition and at the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, where she heads the department of nutrition and gerontology.