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Shows in Health
- Body of WonderAndrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
- Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeDr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
- FoundMyFitnessRhonda Patrick, Ph.D.
- Life KitNPR
- Maintenance PhaseAubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes
- Mayo Clinic TalksMayo Clinic
- Meditation Minis PodcastChel Hamilton | Meditation Minis
- Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleepWellness Loud
- On Purpose with Jay ShettyPerfect Strangers
- Sleep With MeSilver Sleeper Productions LLC
- The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosPushkin Industries
- The Mel Robbins PodcastMel Robbins
- The Model Health ShowShawn Stevenson
- Therapy for Black GirlsiHeartPodcasts and Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.
- ZOE Science & NutritionZOE
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1489 - The Worst Witch | Tale of the Tape
My cauldron bubbleth over with gratitude for Tim Curry and the wonders of VHS recordings. This episode was recorded before Mr. Curry took the journey over the rainbow bridge. I’ll be doing the time warp tonight in his honor. The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus…
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Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants
Guests: Jim Dornhoffer, M.D. & Matthew Carlson, M.D., M.B.A. Hearing loss can affect individuals of all ages and significantly impair their quality of life. This can result in difficulties with communication, social isolation and possibly even cognitive decline. Unfortunately, many patients with hearing loss are…
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Most replayed moment: Why appreciating flavour could stop you overeating | Spencer Hyman & Professor Tim Spector
Why is it so hard to stop eating certain foods? Most of us assume it comes down to willpower. But according to today’s guests, the answer may actually lie in the difference between taste and flavour. Because while those two words sound interchangeable, they describe very different experiences. Taste is often…
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Dear Life Kit: Why are they like this?!
In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Can you keep your group chat from descending into chaos? -Should you break up with your partner if they can't keep the house clean? -What to do if your friend never initiates plans? Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up…
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How to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume
Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular people" and Halloween enthusiast, shares tips to DIY a costume without spending big bucks or a lot of time. This episode originally aired on Oct 17, 2023. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an…
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The Unexpected Science of Cats and Happiness
Cats have a reputation for being aloof, independent, and sometimes downright indifferent to their human companions. But what if we've been getting cats all wrong? In honor of National Cat Day, Dr. Laurie is joined by cat behavior expert Dr. Kristyn Vitale to explore the surprising science of our relationships with…
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Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You
Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so…
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It’s Not Too Late: The 5 Shifts That Will Change the Rest of Your Year with Ed Mylett
What if the best part of the year hasn’t happened yet? If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, and sick of your own bad habits, this conversation is for you. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mel sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of favorite people Ed Mylett. They talk about what it…
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Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween
Our story tonight is called Doug the Pug and Dory in the Village for Halloween, and it’s a story about an afternoon at the end of October in the Village Square. It’s also about catnip bats and a wagon full of pumpkins, homemade costumes, and apple turnovers, wagging tails and ruby slippers, and a new tradition made…
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The Hard Truth About Sexual Fitness: How Diet, Exercise, & More Control Your Sex Life | Dr. Rena Malik
For decades, sexual education has overlooked critical topics in sexual health. What is the relationship between diet and hormonal health? How can your sleep quality impact how you show up in the bedroom? And what can your sexual health tell you about your overall health and longevity? Today’s guest is here to unpack…
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1488 - 1970s Catalogs for the Autumnal Season
While Scooter seeks counsel from the high elf Orlon and the wizard Arnel, we’ll page through some catalogs and wonder at the marvels of double-knit polyester. The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus content by joining Sleep With Me Plus! sleepwithmepodcast.com/plus…
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How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You
How do you know when it’s time to let go of something in your life? And how do you know if you should keep fighting for it or finally move on? You need this episode because you probably have something in your life right now that’s draining your energy. Maybe it’s a relationship you’ve outgrown. A job that makes you…
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I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Glorilla & Her Sister Talk Money, the Atlanta Dream in the Finals
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currently paying attention to through a mental health lens. Pop culture isn't just fun to chat about, it can reveal important information about how we relate, cope, and…
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5 Simple Habits to Stop Living on Autopilot & Unlock Your Highest Potential
Jay shares five unconventional mental exercises to break out of autopilot and strengthen parts of your mind you rarely use. From mapping out an imaginary place and sitting in silence without distractions to mirror gazing, reverse journaling, and spotting patterns in everyday life, he explores how these simple…
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BITESIZE | Simple Changes That Could Help You Burn Fat & Support Your Metabolism | Dr William Li #690
You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but how much power do your food choices really have over your health? Today’s Bitesize is from episode 376 of the podcast with physician and author, Dr William Li. In his book, Eat To Beat Your Diet, Dr Li explores some of the science…
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Everything is Bonzer! | The Good Place to Sleep S3 E1/2 (from the Vault #707)
I’ll be the door person who welcomes you to dreamland. Take a sleepy trip down under as we catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you…
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How to use food as medicine to reverse disease in months - the top 5 foods you must eat to live longer | Dr Dariush Mozaffarian
Can using food as medicine protect your heart health, prevent chronic disease, and help you live longer? In this episode, leading cardiologist and Director of the Food is Medicine Institute, Dr Dariush Mozaffarian, explains how modern diets increase your risk of heart attacks and why standard medical advice often…
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How honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news
Should you tell a colleague that you heard they might be fired? A stranger that they have spinach in their teeth? Your followers that you just won a big award? In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle speaks with social psychologist Vanessa Bohns, author of the new book Should I Say Something? The Science of…
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How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn why you’re more capable than you think, what’s keeping you stuck, and the science-backed tools to unlock your full potential. Here to show you how to get more out of your life, your work, and your relationships is Adam Grant – a #1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned…
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All Hallows' Eve at the Inn (Encore)
Our story tonight is called All Hallows’ Eve at the Inn, and it’s the third in our special Halloween series this year. It’s about the Innkeeper and her trusty sidekick Sycamore as they ready the Inn for guests on a dark October eve. It’s also about carved pumpkins that line the great staircase, a blurry face in an old…
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Session 486: Cree Summer & Kennedi Reece on the A Different World Reboot
Cree Summer has played Freddie Brooks since 1988, and in Netflix's A Different World sequel, Freddie is back at Hillman as a professor. This week, Dr. Joy talks with Cree and Kennedi Reece, the Howard musical theater student Debbie Allen discovered and cast as Hazel, about what Freddie and Hazel share and what it took…
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Ask Jay: How Do You Move Forward When You're Grieving?
Jay takes four listener calls exploring the different ways we experience grief, from caring for a child with chronic illness and losing a close friendship to mourning a parent who's still alive and fearing the loss of someone you love. He shares practical ways to navigate uncertainty, make peace with relationships…
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The Incredible Benefits of Group Exercise & How to Turn Your Adversity Into Advantage | Bryce Henson
No matter who you are, at some point you’re going to be faced with discomfort and difficulties. But what separates the great from the average is their ability to build resilience and greatness in the face of adversity. On today’s show, you’re going to learn exactly how to turn adversity into advantage. Bryce Henson is…
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How to Find the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Why Meaning Comes From Within with Henry Shukman #689
What happens when the boundary between you and the world around you dissolves? It’s something I experienced myself recently, and this week I sat down with Zen Master Henry Shukman to try and make sense of it. What results is a conversation that moves from the practicalities of a sitting practice, to the outer edges of…
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1487 - Great Gourdcast | Trending Tuesday
Welcome to KGORD Radio, where Scooter puts the bored in gourd and host Lionel Cusack finally defines the Zucchini Range. Heads up, I do mention candy in this episode. The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep With Me going and get hours of bonus content by joining Sleep With Me Plus!…
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Most replayed moment: Why fermented foods are the future of gut health | Professor Tim Spector
Fermented foods have evolved from a niche health trend into a supermarket staple. Kefir, kimchi, kombucha. Our shelves are now filled with products rich in beneficial bacteria. But with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Today, Professor Tim Spector shares simple, practical…
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Pediatric Transplant: Liver
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Samar Ibrahim, M.B.Ch.B. Primary care clinicians may never encounter a child needing a liver transplant, however when it happens, they play a vital role in the journey for the child, including early recognition of the signs of hepatic failure, timely referral to a hepatologist and…
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Why you should take a 'say no' retreat
If you often overextend yourself or struggle to uphold your boundaries, telling people "no" might not feel easy. But Caroline Sylge, author of the book, How to Retreat: A Guide to Stepping Away from the Everyday to Find Space for Your Self, says that learning to say "no" might just take some intentional practice. This…
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Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal
Trying to get pregnant can feel like being stuck on a stressful hamster wheel. Between monitoring your cycle, dealing with your family's probing questions and navigating medical ups and downs, conception is rarely straightforward and often anxiety-inducing. This episode, reporter Andee Tagle shares tips on dealing…
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Why Happiness Experts Still Struggle to Be Happy with Dr. Ethan Kross
You might assume that people who study happiness for a living have it all figured out. But even happiness experts struggle to follow their own advice. They know the science behind feeling happier, managing difficult emotions, and building healthier habits — but putting that knowledge into practice is another story.…
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