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Straight Talk For Real Life
Straight Talk For Real Life is about everyday challenges that can get in the way of experiencing life at its fullest. We talk with experts about emotional health, relationships and parenting, sleep problems, substance use and addiction, financial challenges—and what it looks and feels like when...
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#037: The Power of Positivity: Quick Wins for Mental Health
Dr. Sue Varma talks about her groundbreaking work showing that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook—it brings about better outcomes:...
#036: Life In Three Dimensions
Is there more to life than happiness? For decades, positive psychologists have agreed that there are two crucial dimensions to living a happy and fulf...
#033: The Secret to Raising Much Healthier and Happier Kids
Dr. Elisa Song is a trusted pediatrician who provides science-based, easy-to-understand ways to raise happier and healthier kids—starting with a healt...
#032: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety? Here’s What You Need to Know
Many new mothers experience “baby blues” after giving birth. However, some new moms—and even dads!—experience more intense and prolonged feelings of d...
#031: Lessons from the Blue Zones: The Real Secrets to Living a Longer and Happier Life
What are the secrets of living a longer, more fulfilled life? Answering that big question has been the quest of a company called Blue Zones for more t...
#030: Loneliness: Social Connections—Why Your Health Depends on Them
In today's fast-paced society, many of us spend our days balancing countless meetings and endless work with school and family responsibilities. If we...
#029: Happiness Hacks
Is there truly a road to happiness? And if so, how can we get there? You might be surprised! This episode contains many practical tips—“happiness hack...
#028: Caregiving: Preparing for the Unexpected
No one ever imagines, much less prepares, for the day they will become a caregiver—providing necessary care for a loved one whose health is declining...
#027: Grief: Coping with Loss Through the Love That’s Left Behind
When a loved one dies—whether a parent, a child, a life partner, a family member, or a friend, or even a beloved pet—giving yourself time and permissi...
#026: Psychological Safety: Creating a Happier, Healthier Team at Work and at Home
Whether at work, in the community, or at home, you want to create an environment that brings out the very best in everyone, so your “team” can thrive....
#025: Allison’s Story: Hope for Addiction
Addiction affects many people . . . people you know, love, or work with—perhaps even you. What happens to our brains when we become addicted to substa...
#024: Neurodiversity: Hidden Challenges of Invisible Conditions
Imagine having a disability or condition that no one can see. For a majority of people around the world—and even people you may know—it’s a reality. T...
#023: Menopause and How It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Nearly all women go through menopause—and many younger women go through perimenopause. But because it’s a subject we rarely talk about, many women don...
#022: Food and Your Mood: What You Eat Can Impact How You Feel
Did you know that changing your diet can help you to feel happier? In this episode, we explore the science of nutritional psychiatry—how food can impr...
#021: Supporting Our Heroes: Resources for Veterans
To honor our team members who are veterans, this Veterans Day episode focuses on the invisible wounds of military service—mental health issues of vete...
#020: Releasing the Superpower of the Brain: When Art and Science Come Together
The creative arts have the power to change our brains, making us feel happier, healthier, and even smarter. Scientists can see that when we look at or...
#019: The Keys to Unlocking a Happier, Healthier Life: Gratitude, Compassion, and Self-Care
A happier and healthier life is within your reach! This episode looks at 3 keys to unlocking it: gratitude, compassion, and self-care. We'll look at t...
#018: Is Financial Stress Affecting Your Mental and Physical Health?
For many of us, money issues can add a lot of stress and anxiety to our lives. In this episode, we talk to an expert about how financial stress can cr...
#017: Man to Man: Men's Health Questions—Suggested by You
What are the top men's health questions on your mind? That's the question we posed to HPE team members all over the world. In a special Straight Talk...
#016: Helping Families with Children Who Have Special Needs
Parenting is a demanding job even in the best circumstances. However, it can be even more difficult for parents who have children with learning, socia...
#011: Let the Journey Begin: Moving from Fear to Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of stress and anxiety. But now it's time to journey from the "fear zone" to a place that is healthier and happi...
#012: Parents: Helping Children Prepare for What's Ahead
As schools, daycare centers, and camps reopen, parents and children may be dealing with stress and anxiety about what's ahead—and whatever that's like...
#013: Help Along the Way: Moving Toward Tomorrow
We've all endured some big changes over the past several months due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. As we prepare to return to work and a new world...
#014: Be Kind to Your Mind in Times of Uncertainty
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many things have been out of our control—causing fear, stress, sleeplessness, and anxiety. Mindfulness and meditation ar...
#015: ABCs of Optimal Health: Training for the Pandemic
How can we prepare our minds and bodies to successfully win the fight against COVID-19? In this special mini-episode, a medical doctor provides invalu...
#009: Kelly McGonigal: The Joy of Movement
Exercise—walking, running, dancing, moving—enhances and extends our lives. Yet many of us think of exercise as a chore. Discover how exercise can be a...
#010: Meditation: Could It Work for You—Like It Has Worked for Millions of Others?
In today's stress-filled world, we're all looking for healthier ways to cope. For years, meditation has been standard practice for some of the most su...
#008: Stress and Your Heart
Stress can make your life miserable, but could it be killing you? Recent research shows that your mental state can have a big impact on your physical...
#007: What's Keeping You Up at Night: The Secrets to Improving Your Sleep
Sleep is incredibly important to your mental and physical health—and your overall performance. In this episode, we explore things you should—and shoul...
#006: The Facts About Smoking and Vaping
Ultimately, it's your decision whether to smoke tobacco or use a vaping device, or perhaps your children have jumped on the vaping bandwagon, so it's...
#005: Men's Health
In recognition of International Men's Day on November 19, this episode focuses on men's health issues and what it takes to live a longer, happier, and...
#003: Olympic medalist Deena Kastor: The secret to reaching your potential
American record holder, Olympic medalist, and New York Times best-selling author Deena Kastor has discovered what it takes to win. Hear how you can ap...
#004: Addiction: What you need to know
In this episode, we look at drug and alcohol addiction, a complex health issue affecting every region of the world today. An estimated 107 million peo...
#001: Angst, the documentary: A closer look at anxiety
Anyone can experience anxiety—even Olympic champions like Michael Phelps. In this episode, we discuss anxiety and a documentary titled Angst (2017, In...
#002: You're not alone: Where to turn when you or someone you care about is facing real life challenges
It's OK to not be OK. It just means that you're human. Things like stress, anxiety, and depression can affect anyone. The important thing to know is t...
#034: Food for Thought: Optimizing Your Brain Health
The foods we eat are directly linked to our health and health issues. Recently, scientific studies have shown that what you eat can have a big impact...
#035: Ending Alzheimer’s: How to Improve and Protect Your Brain for a Lifetime
For over 100 years, scientists have searched for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Now, for the first time ever, there is hope. Dr. Dale E. Bredesen, a...