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How to Turn Grief Into Strength
Season 6 Episode 42
Part of life is experiencing pain and loss. And sometimes, finding meaning in it. We explore a writing practice shown to help us come out stronger af…
3 years, 11 months ago
Why You Should Snap Pictures of Nature
Season 6 Episode 41
A NYT restaurant critic puts down her pen and grabs her camera to capture the beauty of the outdoors.
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4 years ago
When It's Time to Face Your Fears
Season 6 Episode 40
What happens when we feel compassion for the things that scare us? Shabazz Larkin shares what it's like to face some of his deepest fears.
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4 years ago
How Music Soothes Us (Encore)
Season 7 Episode 2
What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan.
4 years, 1 month ago
The Case for Believing in Yourself
Season 6 Episode 39
What does your best possible self look like? Our guest tries a practice in optimism by imagining her brightest future.
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4 years, 1 month ago
How Gratitude Renews Us
Season 6 Episode 38
Feeling burned out? Our guest, a nurse, explores how cultivating gratitude helps people in high stress jobs.
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4 years, 2 months ago
What Our Photos Say About Us
Season 6 Episode 37
Can taking a few photos really make you happier? Afghan rocker Sulyman Qardash tries a practice to find meaning through snapping photos of daily life…
4 years, 2 months ago
Why We Give Thanks
Season 6 Episode 36
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some of our f…
4 years, 3 months ago
Do You Feel Pressed for Time?
Season 6 Episode 35
What happens when we share our time? Our guest, chef and author Bryant Terry, pauses to be present with the ones who matter most.
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4 years, 3 months ago
Why You Should Make Small Goals
Season 6 Episode 34
Comedian Paula Poundstone tries to take on a messy and daunting task, one small step at a time.
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4 years, 3 months ago