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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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What the Biggest Year of My Life Taught Me
Jay marks his birthday by reflecting on five lessons an unpredictable year taught him. From making career choices based on the skills you want to build, to trusting yourself through discomfort and protecting the friendships that remind you who you are beyond your work, Jay shares the principles that kept him grounded…
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BITESIZE | How to Train Your Eyes & Rewire Your Brain for Better Focus & Less Stress | Dr Bryce Appelbaum #676
When we think about improving our health, we often think about changing our diet, increasing how much we move, improving the quality of our sleep and lowering stress, but how many of us think about ‘working’ on our vision? Every day, many of us experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, headaches or poor…
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Celebrated via a Retrospective of Episodes 500-599 (from the Vault #700)
A look back at the tracks this train has covered over the past few years. Thanks for listening. Love songs for metaphors or power ballads? Calling Christopher Cross. 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…
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The secret to coping with stress - how to protect your brain and body, and feel calmer now | Prof Carmine Pariante
Growing up, many of us were taught to just stay calm and carry on - as if stress was all in the mind, with no real effect on the body. But chronic stress can change your brain, raise your risk of heart disease, and even shorten your life. In this episode, we ask: what happens when a stress response built to last…
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5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Meal prep. Refresh your wardrobe. Make a new friend. You don't have to be headed to a classroom to harness the back-to-school buzz. In this episode of Life Kit, we bring you tactics and tips that will help you break old habits or start new ones — and reclaim the excitement of a new school year. Show notes: How to use…
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Give Me 60 Minutes and I'll Eliminate Your Self-Doubt Forever with Benny Blanco
In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life. Mel is thrilled to introduce you to her incredible guest today – someone she’s admired and followed for years, and who is here today for YOU. Benny Blanco is one of the most successful and sought-after music producers and…
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Something New (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 14 of Season 12 (September 4, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something New, and it’s a story about stumbling upon a beautiful place on a late summer bike ride. It’s also about lily pads, an X marked on a map, and the joy of watching a friend step into a new season of their life.…
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Session 479: The Work of Being A Girl Dad with Kier Gaines
Most of Kier Gaines’ therapy clients are women, many of whom are working through difficult relationships with their fathers. This week, Kier and Dr. Joy discuss what a father wound can look like, how it affects daughters in adulthood, and why receiving an apology may not resolve years of hurt. He also shares what he…
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Ask Jay: The Right Opportunity Might Not Be What You Expect
Jay answers four listener calls about what to do when the path forward feels uncertain. From career rejection and financial risks to knowing when openness becomes self-abandonment and how to keep going after repeated disappointment, Jay explores how to navigate the moments when what you want isn’t working out the way…
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How to Beat Self-Doubt and Think Like a CHAMPION Every Day - With Laila Ali
Successful people tend to have one very important thing in common – a strong and resilient mindset. Today, you’re going to learn about how channeling the right mindset can help you reach your goals and excel in any area. Because when you change your mindset, you can change your life. Today’s guest, Laila Ali, is an…
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How To Find Purpose In An Age Of Emptiness with Arthur Brooks #675
Why does struggling for something make it more satisfying? And why can getting what you want leave you feeling flat? In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Brooks, one of the world's leading voices on the science of happiness, for a conversation that might change how you feel about your life. Arthur is a professor at…
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1473 - Prague Professional Bedtime Storytellers | Bored Game Unboxing
Hard lakes make interesting fish and unboxing a board game about bedtime storytellers makes for a sleepy wish that will take you off to a dreamland kind of like Prague from 20 years ago. This is an unboxing of a Crab Fragment Labs game. You can learn more here . The show really needs your help right now. Keep Sleep…
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Most replayed moment: The hidden battle inside your gut | Tim Spector & Nicola Segata
Today we’re talking about gut microbes. Professor Tim Spector often refers to the microbes in our gut as ‘mini pharmacies’. This is because they provide us with powerful chemicals that help support our health. But not all gut microbes are on our side. In fact, there’s an ongoing battle in our digestive system between…
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NP/PA Edition: Onboarding, Orientation, and the First 24 Months: What Retains High-Performing NPs and PAs
Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Jennifer Bold, D.N.P., APRN, C.N.P.; Michelle Booth-Kowalczyk, APRN, C.N.P.; John Weimer, PA-C; Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.; As healthcare grows increasingly complex, the success of newly hired nurse practitioners and physician assistants depends not only on their…
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The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop
Want to finally stop doomscrolling and actually do the thing you've been putting off? Itamar Shatz, author of the book Solving Procrastination, explains the evolutionary reason we avoid difficult tasks and the research-backed methods that can help you take action. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our…
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Find your lost keys faster with these techniques
Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it. The next time you misplace your wedding ring, try these strategies to hunt it down. They'll make your search process faster, smoother and calmer. Life Kit digital editor Malaka Gharib talks with visual search experts, a metal…
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EILEEN GU: “The Ground Was Cracking Beneath Me.”
Jay sits down with Eileen Gu, the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history, to go behind the resume and into the mindset that built it all. Eileen opens up about the grandmother and mother who shaped her, why direction matters more than raw effort, her “evidence over affirmation” approach to fearless…
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A Doctor’s Gut Reset: 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now
Why are you bloated all the time? Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible? And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work? Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative…
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School Supplies
Our story tonight is called School Supplies, and it is a story about a way to mark the end of warm weather and the beginning of crisp days. It’s also about planners and paper goods, tiny scissors and which color folder for math, and treating yourself to something new just because it makes you smile. Upgrade your…
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How to Easily Program Your Brain Each Morning & the Danger of Cognitive Surrender - With Jim Kwik
We live in a very distracted world where technology is always competing for our focus and attention. And now in the age of AI, we’re being trained to outsource our human capacities. Today, we’re going to unpack what this means for our brains and how to use science-backed strategies to take back your mind and…
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1472 - Spring Awakening Butterfly
This time around, nature talks back in song as Bernie the Butterfly returns to talk about the chrysalis journeys of us all. Heads up, this episode discusses the musical Spring Awakening , which deals with topics like sexuality and suicide. I discuss these topics in a very sleepy way, but feel free to skip this episode…
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Let One Person Know About the Show!
Close your eyes; you are in a limitless, comfortable space with 99 other listeners who have been with the show longer than a year. As those listeners leave the room, or fall asleep or drift away, are you one of the ten people still listening? Are you the one person in the room hearing me and paying attention? Are you…
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I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Jordyn Woods, Coco Jones, NABJ Award, & Food Recalls
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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The Psychology of Financial Freedom
Jay explores why our relationship with money is about so much more than what’s in our bank account. He breaks down five lessons, from how childhood shapes the way we spend and save, to what we’re really buying when we make a purchase, what money can and can’t solve, why simple systems work better than willpower, and…
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My Pillows Are Comforted By The Realization That I'm Okay | Tingler Crossover (from the Vault #698)
Set sail for something as soothing as a tall glass of chocolate milk. A sleepy remix reading of a story by Dr. Chuck Tingle "Puffed in My Pillows by the Living Manifestation That I'm Okay and Everything is Alright”. Learn more about Chuck Tingle here . This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered…
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The 5 best food swaps to lower cholesterol, protect your heart and to live longer | Dr. Alice Lichtenstein
Is fat good or bad for your heart? For decades, we blamed fat and cholesterol for clogged arteries and heart attacks. Now you choose low-fat yogurt to protect your heart, while others cook with beef tallow. In this episode, Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, a world-leading expert on dietary fat and heart health, helps settle…
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How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s
It can be difficult to love how your body looks, or even like it. But what if you could expand the way you think about your body? This episode, psychologist Diana Hill shares how to practice body image flexibility and appreciate all of the ways your body allows you to experience the world. She gives mental exercises…
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Stop Wasting Your Time: How to Deal With People Who Won’t Change & What to Do Instead
There’s someone in your life you wish would change. You’ve pushed, reminded, and given advice. You’ve had the same conversation over and over. And somehow, you’re still stuck in the same frustrating cycle of fighting, nagging, lecturing, and hoping they’ll finally do something differently. There is a better way. In…
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Something Old (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 13 of Season 12 (August 28, 2023) Our story tonight is called Something Old, and it’s a story about a gift found on a treasure hunt. It’s also about taking the time to do something well, an embroidery hoop and an orange ribbon, and seeing magic in every day objects that can tell stories…
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Session 478: Surviving Middle School: Your Questions Answered
In the final episode of our Surviving Middle School series, we’re answering your questions about navigating this sometimes complicated stage of growing up. Dr. Russell Ledet joins us for a Q&A covering friendships, social media, and newly navigating independence. He shares practical advice and perspective for parents…
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