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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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Ask Jay: How Do I Forgive?
Jay answers four listener calls about the messy, unresolved side of forgiveness, from custody guilt and bias in parenting, to forgiving yourself after the sudden loss of a parent, uncovering a spouse’s hidden life after they’re gone, and the heartbreak of a friendship betrayal. Jay shares research-backed tools to…
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The Truth About Wearable Fitness Trackers, Protein Controversy, & the Biggest Sleep Mistakes to Avoid
Understanding and optimizing your sleep can be one of the most effective ways to feel better. This is because your sleep quality impacts everything in your body, from your mood and cognitive function to your hormones and appetite. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to improve your sleep habits and sleep…
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1471 - Biscuit Week | Great British Bake You Off to Sleep S12/C9 E2
The path to dreamland will be laced with jam as our bakers make biscuits that are anything but dodgy. 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 Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones . Use "sleepwithme" for…
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Most replayed moment: Can you really boost your immune system? | Professor Daniel Davis
Today we’re talking about the immune system. It’s one of the most important systems in our body, yet it’s also one of the hardest to understand. You can’t see it, you can’t feel it working, and there’s no simple way to measure whether it’s strong or weak. But when it fails, we certainly notice. Everywhere we look…
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Pulmonary Embolism
Host: Darryl S. Chukta, M.D. Guest: Robert D. McBane, M.D. At times, pulmonary embolism can be very challenging to diagnose. While some patients have a very dramatic presentation, others may have very subtle, non-specific symptoms. Establishing a diagnosis quickly is important as a delayed or missed diagnosis can lead…
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Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage and family therapist Cassidy Freitas says the key is to find refuge in what she calls "the margins." In this episode, Freitas shares tools from…
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#114 How Meditation Rewires Your Brain, Gut, & Immune System | Dr. Richard Davidson
Get access to more than 200 episodes of my premium podcast (The Aliquot) when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Five minutes of daily meditation can measurably lower a marker of inflammation and alter pathways in the gut microbiome. In this episode, Dr. Richard Davidson explains how exercise and…
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5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase
Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can make sure you've done your due…
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Alison Wood Brooks: The Science Behind Great Conversations
Jay sits down with Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, to explore what makes great conversations actually work and where most of us get it wrong. Together, they unpack how to choose better topics, embrace the messiness of…
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30 Years of Marriage: 3 Things About Relationships I Wish Someone Told Me Sooner
Today is Mel’s 30th wedding anniversary. And she couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have a sit down conversation with her husband Chris about the lessons they've learned along the way. This episode isn’t about the highlights – it’s talking about the hard lessons that have shaped their marriage these…
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The Ferry Landing, Part 2
Our story tonight is called The Ferry Landing, Part 2, and it’s the conclusion to last Monday's episode. If you want to hear both parts, put together with an immersive soundscape made by Bob, you can listen right now on the nothing much happens app. This is a story about a trip across a river at the end of the summer…
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4 Mind-Blowing Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship (All Backed by Science!)
We know that having healthy social bonds is the best way to improve your health and well-being. For most people, their romantic relationship is the primary form of bond and connection in their life. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about four science backed ways to strengthen your relationship. On this episode…
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1470 - Great Frolics | Nothing Works, Everything Happens Ep 7
I’ll hum and blip a bedtime story about granny muffins, floating marshmallows, and 100 seasons with Mr. Probst. These stories have been sleepified, but they do sometimes touch on more serious subject matter. These episodes may not be sleepy for all listeners. These stories are from the collection Nothing Works…
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If Someone You Love Is Having a Hard Time, Listen to This
Learn how to truly help someone you love. When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words. Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for…
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I Have Some Thoughts Minisode | Maya Boyd is Storm, Tyga's New Album, U of Michigan's New Grade Policy
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 Surprising Reason You're Still Unhappy
Jay breaks down the difference between healthy self-reflection and the kind of rumination that keeps you stuck in your own head. He shares four practical shifts to help you break the cycle, from redirecting your attention and resisting isolation to finding purpose through serving others and stepping into what Maslow…
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5 ways to control your blood sugar, reverse insulin resistance, and reduce your heart disease risk | Prof Rob Semple
1 in 4 people have insulin resistance, which quietly raises your risk of heart disease and cancer, often without any change in your blood sugar. And most of those who have it have no idea. It can remain completely hidden for years, with no obvious symptoms and no warning signs… But it can be reversed. Today, Professor…
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Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?
In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should move in with your partner if they're not ready -How to feel like an actual "graduated" grown-up Send us your own Dear Life Kit questions at npr.org/dearlifekit Follow us on…
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The ADHD Doctor: How to Focus, Stop Procrastinating, Manage Your Emotions, & Feel in Control
If you have ever been told that you are too emotional, sensitive, anxious, hormonal, disorganized, or simply not trying hard enough, this episode is for you. There’s a chance, according to Mel’s expert guest today, that like Mel, that the root cause of what you’re struggling with is actually ADHD. Today, Dr. Sasha…
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Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 10 of Season 12 (August 7, 2023) Our story tonight is called Special Delivery at Weathervane Farm, and it’s a story about getting chores done in the farmyard on a summer afternoon. It’s also about the animals having their say, a rest with the cows in their pasture, and an invitation…
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Session 477: Surviving Middle School: The Chaos of Adolescence, Explained
Middle school changes kids in ways that can feel unrecognizable. Dr. Russell Ledet, child and adolescent psychiatrist and father of two Black girls, joins Dr. Joy to explain why. They walk through the psychological stages driving adolescence, industry versus inferiority giving way to identity versus role confusion.…
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Ask Jay: How Do I Let Go?
In the very first episode of Ask Jay, a new series where listeners send in voice notes with their biggest questions, Jay explores what it really means to let go when your heart is still holding on. Through four deeply personal stories, he unpacks the difference between love and trauma bonds, the pull of breadcrumbing…
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The Biggest Lie About Aging, Movement, & Performance - With Stefan Duvivier
Most people believe that pain and slowing down is simply a part of aging. But what if you could actually feel better at any age by simply restoring some fundamental movement patterns? On today’s show, you’re going to learn about changing the mechanics of how your body moves for optimal performance and health. Our…
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Most replayed moment: The things hiding in your food? | Professor Marion Nestle
Today we’re talking about food additives. Take a look at the back of some ultra-processed packaged food and you’ll see a long list of unfamiliar ingredients. Complex, sciencey sounding names that most of us can barely pronounce. These are called additives. But what exactly are they? How are they tested? And, most…
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Innovations and New Options for Cataract Surgery
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Ruti Sella Svetlit, M.D. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, especially among older adults. While cataract surgery has been available for many decades, it has evolved significantly over the last several years. Patients now have multiple lens options which…
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Former CIA Spy: How to Read Anyone, Think Clearly, and Protect Yourself
Today, a former spy and the former Chief of Disguise for the CIA is taking you inside the heart-pounding world of espionage and the secret life she lived working undercover for 30 years. Jonna will share the tactics and strategies you need to read anyone and spot a liar, offer a powerful warning about the state of the…
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The Life-Changing Power of a Sabbatical
It’s hard to focus on wellbeing when we’re expected to work nonstop until retirement. Taking a break from time to time should be a given, not a privilege. Dr. Laurie works in one of the few industries that recognizes the importance of extended time off. As she begins her own year-long sabbatical from Yale, we’re…
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The Ferry Landing, Part 1
Our story tonight is called The Ferry Landing, Part 1, and it’s a story about a river, and the island on the other side of it. It’s also about messages sent through the paper, a pilot house and a carpenter’s pencil, and a small summer mystery that left a mark, still present many years later. Whether it's a hobby, a…
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Why Human Intelligence is Rapidly Decreasing - With Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
In recent decades, classrooms across the nation have been infiltrated with devices. From laptops to tablets, technology now plays a significant role in the way our children are being exposed to information. But what are we missing out on when we outsource our learning to screens? Today’s guest, Dr. Jared Cooney…
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On the Street Where You Live - Chapter 7
Enjoy this excerpt into Kathryn’s new cozy audiobook, On the Street Where You Live. Order now here. Copyright © 2026 by Kathryn Nicolai. Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio read by Kathryn Nicolai, Javier Munoz, Mara Wilson, Alma Cuervo, Holter Graham, Danny Burstein, Natalie Naudus, Kobna…
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