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Growing Bolder: It’s Time to Redefine Aging
June 30, 2022 05:00 - 105 MBThe way our society looks at women who are 40+ years old is all kinds of messed up. But there is so much value and adventure still left to live in this half of our lives! Well, today we're talking all about harnessing the energy of your later years. Marc Middleton is the Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder. One of the leading voices in the active lifestyle movement, Marc is the co-host of the Growing Bolder TV and Radio Shows, executive producer of Surviving & Thriving, editor of Growing Bolde...
The Hot Years: Navigating Menopause
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 64.2 MBWomen experiencing menopause make up one-fourth of the workforce. And yet, less than one percent of businesses have any support or policies for these women. Women over the age of 50 are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workplace. Understanding their unique challenges will help construct a supportive workplace and create many positive effects for businesses' most valuable asset?its employees. Today we are lucky to be joined by Dr. Mache Seibel, who helps menopausal women who f...
Are We All Road Ragers Now? Why Driving Is Making Us Angry
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 54.3 MBHave you noticed the roads are a bit tenser lately? It seems like everyone on the road is zooming around and yelling at each other. HER Podcast favorite Elizabeth Bernstein is back on the show to talk about one of her recent pieces, "Are We All Road Ragers Now? Why Driving Is Making Us Angry." She chats with Dr. Pam about her own incidents running into road ragers, the neuroscience behind the rage, what happens when everyone is on edge, and how to make the roads a safer, nicer place for eve...
Free At Last: No More Numbing My Life With Food
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 72.6 MBNumbing emotions with food is a common coping mechanism. It was Tracy Desjardins's favorite for decades. Tracy is a Certified International Health Coach IAHC, a Mind Body Eating Coach (IPE), and a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor (ACE). She has evolved her 31+ year fitness career into coaching holistic wellness for women, specializing in emotional eating recovery and healing from the damage of dieting, restricting, binge eating, and sugar addiction. After decades of ...
Healthy Nutrition Nudges: The Gut Microbiome
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 61.1 MBThe gut is everywhere. It's all the rage right now. Everywhere you turn someone is telling you how to balance your gut and what probiotics to take. Well today, we are getting to the bottom of what's really necessary to help out your microbiome. And for that, Chef Abbie is back for her monthly installment of Healthy Nutrition Nudges. She has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam talk about feeding those little microb...
Women's Nutrition Throughout Her Life
May 26, 2022 05:00 - 64.9 MBConsidered a thought leader in nutrition, Heidi Skolnik has influenced millions through her media work, writing, and thriving consulting business. Heidi has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS for over 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning, oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet and she has consulted with numerous Broadway shows. As a realist, Heidi believes M&Ms can fit into a healthy diet along with ...
Taking It To The Next Level: Your Guide To Kicking Ass
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 86.8 MBWork WITH your physiology, NOT against it! Stacy Sims says her vision is a world of healthy women who understand their bodies, know how to work with their unique physiology, know their periods are ergogenic aids, and create positivity around being a woman in sport. Stacy Sims is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University,...
Unlonely Planet: The Power of Friendships
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 71.5 MBWhen Jillian Richardson moved to New York City, she realized what it meant to be truly lonely for the first time. She had no consistent community - people who would wonder where I was if I didn't show up. Jillian was disconnected. Turns out, loneliness is a huge issue in the United States. The average American only has one close friend, and 75% of people are not satisfied with their friendships. The planet is filled with people who feel like they don't matter. That's pretty bleak, right? Yet...
Healthy Nutrition Nudges: Bone Health & Calcium Rich Foods
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 52.2 MBLet's get down to the bone here. Many women are confused about how to optimize bone health. Well, we're going to help you with this edition of Healthy Nutrition Nudges segment talking all about bone health and calcium-rich foods. Our chef in residence Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Chef Abbie & Dr. Pam talk about anatomy, where you can find vitamin D in foods and exercise for healthy bones. Tune in on the first...
Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me?
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 55.7 MBRaw. Authentic. Witty. Those are just a few words that describe our guest Jen Mann. And with a blog called "People I Want to Punch In The Throat," they make sense. Jen Mann had what appeared to be a perfect life: a successful career as a bestselling author and award-winning blogger, a devoted husband, teenage kids who weren’t total jerks, and a badass minivan. So imagine her surprise when, at forty-seven years old, a midlife crisis kicked her straight in the ladybits. Today she joins us to ...
Create Your Destiny By Refining Your Health
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 77.8 MBMost people don't look forward to heading into their doctor's office, or their annual OBGYN exam. Office spaces are often sterile environments, that aren't exactly welcoming. But what if your OBGYN office offered yoga, ayurvedic wellness, nutrition, and more in a calm and pleasant environment. As a healthcare expert, Dr. Shepherd strives to educate people on how to address their physical, sexual, and emotional health. She currently sits on the advisory boards for Ro Medicine, Women's Health...
The Lost Art of Dying
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 78.3 MBNo one wants to talk about death. Hell, most physicians don't want to cover the topic. But today's episode is all about just that, the art of dying. But don't think of this as a complete downer episode. It's all part of our life journey. Today's guest is an expert in the art of human death. Lydia Dugdale MD, MAR, is the Dorothy L. and Daniel H. Silberberg Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University. Prior to her 2019 move to...
Healthy Nutrition Nudges: The Mediterranean Diet
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 46.1 MBEverywhere you go you hear The Mediterranean Diet is THE ONE. Combining plant nutrition, protein, and a slower lifestyle. It's a lovely balance! But what really is the hype all about? Well luckily, our resident favorite chef wrote a book about the whole thing. Our go-to on all things healthy nutrition for women, Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. In this April edition of Healthy Nutrition Nudges, we're talking about C...
Hit Pause and Listen: The Powerful Science of Sound
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 89.9 MBSound is all around us but because we live in a visually biased world, we have lost track of how important sound is. That is the mission behind Dr. Nina Kraus' work, to remind us of the power of sound. She says scientists have trouble communicating their research to the masses, and she wants to help us fully understand the sonic world we live in. Nina Kraus, Ph.D., is a scientist, inventor, and amateur musician who studies the biology of auditory learning. She began her career measuring res...
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 65.7 MBWe’ve long thought of anxiety as a “neck up” problem—a problem of brain chemistry and psychology. But now, in The Anatomy of Anxiety acclaimed psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora offers nothing less than a paradigm shift in the way we understand anxiety and mental health. Dr. Vora suggests that the symptoms of anxiety are frequently the result of physical imbalance—that is, anxiety is a whole-body condition, not simply a brain condition. More than 40 million Americans are suffering from anxiety in ...
How One Woman Lost Over 200 Pounds on Her Own
March 17, 2022 05:00 - 79.4 MBDr. Pam is quite active on Twitter, with a community including women who have gone through all kinds of physical and mental transformations. One of them is our guest today, Julie Backhouse Julie Backhouse is a 56-year-old woman from Milton Keynes in the UK. Her starting weight was 374lbs and her current weight is 164 lbs. Julie ran her first marathon last year, and plans on running the London Marathon this year! She has been married to her husband Brian for 18 years who’s also lost a huge ...
Healing Notes from a Physician-Musician
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 81.5 MBOne of Tara Rajendran's earliest memories is watching her mother playing music from their big old radio to her dying grandmother, and how hearing those songs brought them both some peace. As a medical student, Tara also happened to read the book which won the Pulitzer of 2011, ‘The Emperor of All Maladies - A Story of Cancer’. These two events significantly influenced and inspired Tara to spend more time rotating in Oncology departments in India and the United States. In this episode, Tara ...
Healthy Nutrition Nudges: The Wonderful World of Artificial Sweeteners & Carbs
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 65.3 MBIt's the beginning of another month which means Chef Abbie Gelman is back in the studio! Our go-to on all things healthy nutrition for women, Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. For March we're diving into sugar and sweeteners. We all know white sugar is bad, but sometimes the replacements are even WORSE for you! Get to know your natural and healthier options for sweetening drinks, foods and desserts. Tune in on the fi...
Is Dieting Dead? The New Nutrition Normal
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 62.7 MBThe word "diet" is such a triggering word, typically known as something we go on and off of when we think we need to lose weight. But is the next diet trend...forgoing the whole idea of a diet altogether? Felicia Stoler joins us to talk about this idea. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and expert consultant in wellness and healthful living. She is the author of Living Skinny in Fat Genes: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great, and the host of TLC's...
The Profound Value of Meditation
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 83.3 MBEvery day at 7:00 am (8:30 am on the weekend) Dr. Pam logs into zoom for a 20 minute guided transcendental meditation session. Those sessions are guided by her friend Bob Roth. Bob is one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation leaders in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation® to many thousands of people, and is the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.” He is now CEO of th...
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 55.9 MBWhen her twenty-five-year marriage unexpectedly falls apart, journalist Florence Williams expects the loss to hurt. What she doesn’t expect is that she’ll end up in the hospital, examining close-up the way our cells listen to loneliness. In her latest book, she travels to the frontiers of the science of “social pain” to learn why heartbreak hurts so much and why so much of the conventional wisdom about it is wrong. Searching for insight as well as personal strategies to game her way back to ...
Healthy Nutrition Nudges: Protein, Protein, Protein
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 48.7 MBIt's the beginning of another month which means Chef Abbie Gelman is back in the studio! Our go-to on all things healthy nutrition for women, Chef Abbie has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. This month is all about protein. Women aren't eating enough protein, and diets are all over the place these days. What's the right amount of protein for the typical, everyday woman? The best protein for each meal, and tips for becoming toned & f...
The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 69.5 MBOne of the oldest and most controversial debates of our time centers on what foods will lead to slim, healthy lives. Americans have waged national campaigns against fat and carbohydrates, tried every conceivable diet, and taken multivitamins in an attempt to satiate our hunger. And yet all our attempts continually fail us, why? Because we’ve left our brains out of the equation. In his latest book The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well, Mark Schatzker explores why Ameri...
World Record Ultrarunner and Amputee: How I Beat Cancer
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 72.8 MBWithin a week, Jacky Hunt-Broersma went from having a strange bump on her leg where she had surgery, to being told she had cancer, and having that leg amputated from the knee down. This enormous life change led her to a new life of not only ultrarunning but world-record-setting ultra running. She joins Dr. Pam to share her story, coming to terms with her new life & prosthetics, proving the naysayers wrong, and building a path for other amputee runners.
Yoga Rx: Everyday Poses for Mind-Body Wellbeing
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 66.5 MBAs we continue to ease into 2022, we're talking about another big resolution many people take up, getting into yoga! And there is no one else we'd rather talk to about yoga, other than Beth Shaw. As a creative visionary and entrepreneur, Beth Shaw has redefined wellness in America. Author of four books, her work has challenged industrialized wellness and paved the way for a passionate and responsible approach to all-around wellness. Beth revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing yoga...
Simple New Year’s Healthy Nutrition Nudges
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 77.4 MBWe're a few days into the New Year, and you've probably set your resolutions already. but let me guess, one of them has to do with food and/or weight, right?! Well, don't worry, because we've got Chef Abbie Gelman in the house to help you get off on the right foot. She has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that. Today we talk small steps because we know it can be daunting learning to cook or changing the way you eat. Incorporate a few of the...
Episode 350: Remembering Naomi Henderson
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 66.8 MBAs we wrap up the year 2021, Dr. Pam is coming on solo to remember her friend Naomi Henderson, who passed away recently due to breakthrough COVID-19. So today we're talking about the power and the science of friendship. Listen as Dr. Pam honors Naomi's presence, reflects on the friendships in her life and moving on from heartbreak. You can hear Dr. Pam & Naomi's conversation from November 2020, "Radical Rules to Rock Resilience."
Hot Flash 101: Everything You Need To Know
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 93.2 MBIt's never too early to start learning about hot flashes, even if you're only in your 20s and 30s. So today we're doing a crash course on hot flashes, perimenopause, and menopause. Our guest for the course is Dr. Janet Carpenter. Over the past two decades, Dr. Carpenter’s research has focused on preventing breast cancer through identifying non-hormonal treatments for menopausal hot flashes. She created and tested ways of measuring hot flashes, created and tested theories to use in research, ...
A Plant-Based Diet Can Knock Out Hot Flashes Without Drugs
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 70.4 MBHormones control so much more in our bodies than we give them credit for. Thyroid hormones give us energy, insulin regulates our blood sugar, and of course, there are our sex hormones. And the food we eat can affect these in huge ways! Early menopause can occur in women as young as in their twenties, resulting in hot flashes and other uncomfortable side effects. A new study to be published by the North American Menopause Society in the October issue of the journal Menopause finds that a plan...
I Transformed And So Can You!
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 62.1 MBAs the year comes to an end, you might be thinking about resolutions for the new year, and ways to transform your life. So today we have a wonderful story from an inspiring woman Dr. Peeke found on, where else, Twitter! Last year, Monica Ricci lost her marriage, two homes, and a business she loved. In the midst of that upheaval, Monica dropped 30 pounds and built muscle she never imagined possible, creating the health, energy, and strength she had always wanted but could never achieve. Now M...
Mobility Matters: Living Fuller, More Agile Lives
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 78.5 MBDouble board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon, Dr. Vonda Wright began conducting in-depth research on aging in 2005. She quickly became engrossed with the ways in which people try, as she puts it in her 2021 article “Living Fuller, More Agile Lives,” to find the winning combination to living longer, healthier, and aging with grace.” So what is Dr. Wright’s secret to living a full, happy, and productive life into your 60s and beyond? Although there is no magic formula, one of the best thin...
Building A Bra to Sense Heart Disease in Women
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 56.6 MBYou probably wear a bra almost every day but don't really think twice about it. What if we told you there is a bra on the way that could track your heart health, and maybe save your life? That technology is being worked on right now by our guest Alicia Chong Rodriguez. Alicia is an engineer and inventor who is the founder of Bloomer Tech. She designs wearable technologies that can allow for personalized healthcare, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. She was als...
The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, And Friends Haven't Shared About Life After 35
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 53 MBRaise your hand if you're confused about menopause. Well, we're not surprised if your hand is flailing in the air right now. Today we're talking all about menopause myths, tricks, and life after 35. It’s all too common for women to go into perimenopause and menopause unprepared, and the whirlwind of fluctuations could make anyone feel confused and a little crazy. In her new book, The Menopause Myth: What Your Mother, Doctor, and Friends Haven’t Told You about Life after 35, Dr. Arianna aims ...
Depressed? How to Know if You’ve Got Seasonal Affective Disorder
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 52.9 MBThe days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. There is a chill in the air and it's a bit harder to get out of bed for the day. As we head into the fall and winter, it's time to get on top of your mental health for the long months ahead. Whether you're just missing that mid-summer feeling, or you fully have Seasonal Affective Disorder, the transition into the slower seasons is difficult! So today we are joined by the scientist who in the 1980s first described seasonal affect...
A Woman’s Best Ways to Navigate Remote Work
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 72.2 MBMany of us have been working from home or doing some type of remote work since COVID-19 struck in early 2020. But even as we kind of round the corner of the pandemic, many of us are staying put! So how can we make remote work as sustainable and productive as the office? Working from home is a skill that takes practice. So today we're talking about focusing on tasks instead of time, learning & establishing the rhythm of your day (without a commute), and using technology to your advantage wit...
Men Get Hot Flashes Too
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 85.8 MBWe talk a LOT about women's health, menopause, and hot flashes on this show. But hot flashes happen to men too! Who knew?! Jeffrey Marchi is a San Francisco native, with a career history in computer programming & at IBM. But Jeff is on the show today because he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. He had surgery and a few years later radiation because the cancer came back. In 2017, Jeff started on a medication called Lupron - which is well known for causing hot flashes. He suffered ...
Exercise Vigorously for 4 Seconds. Repeat. Your Muscles May Thank You.
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 61.2 MBYou read that right. Just 4 seconds of intense physical activity is enough to keep your body healthy. Seems too good to be true, right?! Well, one of our favorite writers & HER regulars is back on the show to tell us more. Gretchen Reynolds writes the popular "Phys Ed" column for The New York Times, which posts online as part of the "Well" blog and also appears in the print edition of the paper's "Science Times." The column regularly is among the week's most emailed stories and several colu...
Running…For Your Life!
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 74.4 MBToday we're talking to one of Dr. Pam's running icons: Hal Higdon! When she first started to think about running marathons, it was Hal's books she turned to for training advice. Hal is a legend in the world of running. He is currently a Contributing Editor for Runner’s World and is the magazine’s longest-lasting writer, having contributed an article to RW’s second issue in 1966. He also is the author of more than three dozen books, including Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and the r...
Cutting Through the Noise: Here’s How to Eat and Exercise
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 79.5 MBThe key to healthy movement is finding the exercise that works for YOU. And Dr. Tim Church is one of the country’s leading physicians in exercise and obesity research. As chief medical officer of ACAP Health Consulting, Dr. Church seeks to reduce the production of and destruction from disease by guiding the company in the creation of clinical strategies and disease-specific battle plans. He is also the chief medical officer for WondrHealth Weight Loss Program. We talk muscle and resistance ...
The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science Behind Perspiration
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 76 MBLet's talk about SWEAT baby! Something about sweating can be so embarrassing. And capitalism has birthed hundreds of products to keep it hidden at all costs. When it comes down to it, sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it’s also one of our most vital and least understood. In her book The Joy of Sweat, Sarah Everts delves into its role in the body—and in human history. Sarah Everts is an award-winning science journalist and speaker. She holds a master’s degree in ...
It’s Time We Finally Invest in Women’s Health Care
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 78.3 MBYou know we're BIG into women's healthcare here. But not just from the patient's standpoint, we're talking Wall Street-style investments - they need to support our health too. Dr. Jane van Dis is an expert in gender equity in the workplace. She established the Working Group on Gender in the Physician Workplace, a national network which amasses data on gender-based disparities in healthcare and solutions to these disparities, and she is currently Medical Adviser to three technology-based wom...
Brain Dance: My Journey with Invisible Illness, Second Chances, and the Wonders of Applied ...
September 09, 2021 06:00 - 73.6 MBOne moment can change the course of your entire life. For Diane Grimard Wilson, it was a car accident at a stoplight. Her book Brain Dance is a captivating, and touchingly candid true story. It traces Diane’s journey through random and sometimes humorous events which shed light on how her brain kept her injury from her, the loss of focus, mobility, and sense of self, an obsession with day-trading retirement funds, and finally holistic therapies-including a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, acup...
Brain Dance: My Journey with Invisible Illness, Second Chances, and the Wonders of Applied Neuroscience
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 73.6 MBOne moment can change the course of your entire life. For Diane Grimard Wilson, it was a car accident at a stoplight. Her book Brain Dance is a captivating, and touchingly candid true story. It traces Diane’s journey through random and sometimes humorous events which shed light on how her brain kept her injury from her, the loss of focus, mobility, and sense of self, an obsession with day-trading retirement funds, and finally holistic therapies-including a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, acup...
Let's Talk Shit: Why Paying Attention to Your Poop Is So Important
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 70.3 MBHere at the HER Podcast, we're not afraid to talk about any part of a woman's body. Including her poop. It sounds gross, but paying attention to your poop is pretty important. Bowel habits are a strong indicator of your digestive health. The color, shape, and texture of your stool can reveal signs of infection, digestive issues, or more serious health problems, such as cancer. Plus, your poop can hold the secret to recovery for Covid long haulers. That's right, we're going there. And takin...
Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 89.9 MBWhen you read Be Fearless you will see it is clear that Jean Case knows a thing or two about being fearless, making big bets, being bold, and taking risks. Whether it is in her role as the first female Chairman of the National Geographic Society in its 131-year history of global exploration, as CEO of the Case Foundation, which invests in people and ideas that can change the world, or her extensive career in the private sector, including her leadership role at America Online, Inc. where she...
It’s About Time for Menopause-Centric Products
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 39.4 MBHave you ever found yourself walking around a department store or grocery store going, hey, where are all the products to help menopausal women?! Well, our guests today are working to change that. Sally Mueller is a co-founder & CEO of Womaness. She is a consummate business builder specializing in retail and brand innovation. Her trend-forecasting Midas touch has benefited companies such as Target, Who What Wear, and VERSED skincare, among others. Sally spent over two decades of her career a...
Transforming Adversity into Opportunity
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 41.7 MBThere are few days that divide your life into two parts: before times and after times. For Liya Shuster-Bier, January 11, 2018, was one of those days. That morning, doctors discovered an 8 by 10 cm tumor in the center of her chest. Within days and on the cusp of her 30th birthday, she was diagnosed with stage 2 primary mediastinal b-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. As friends and family flocked to her side to offer support, the organization of all that care was exhausting. So she began Alula. Alul...
Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 37.1 MBWhen you think about healing from emotional trauma, do you picture Olympic-style weightlifters, loud clanking barbells weighing hundreds of pounds, or even that dusty pair of dumbbells tucked away in your closet? You should, says a respected trauma practitioner and pioneer. Now after 330 episodes, you most likely know by now that Dr. Pam is a resistance athlete, Senior Olympic athlete, and weight lifter - so this is right up her alley. Joining us today to talk about healing trauma through r...
Can the Pandemic Make Us Stronger? Endurance Athletes Tell Us How
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 32.2 MBDog mushers, sailers, Olympic runners. What do these athletes all have in common? Endurance. And today we're learning from them how to get through the rest of this ongoing pandemic. You know her, you love her, Elizabeth Bernstein is back on the show today to dig into her piece "Can the Pandemic Make Us Stronger? Endurance Athletes Tell Us How" Elizabeth Bernstein writes the “Bonds: On Relationships” column for the Wall Street Journal, which explores social psychology and the manifold aspect...
Fierce Self Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 42.2 MBHave you been struggling this past year, wondering how you're going to get through it? Maybe feeling lost, down, shame blame, and guilt. Well, have you tried a little self-compassion yet? There's no one better to discuss this topic with than Dr. Kristen Neff. Dr. Neff received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley and is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. During Kristin’s last year of graduate school, she be...