Dealing with Social Anxiety (0:00:00) 

Many people get a little nervous in new social situations-- we want to make a good impression while still enjoying ourselves. But some people don't handle the social pressure as well as others. Not to mention, the pandemic has socially affected all of us! Dr. Wendy Patrick, career prosecutor and author, joins us to share how we can manaage social anxiety and feel at ease in social settings. 

 

History of Presidential Inaugurations (0:13:15)

Presidential inaugurations mark a transition for our country as we welcome in a new or incumbent presidential administration. Despite not being set apart as a holiday, they are highly anticipated around the country. Presidential inauguration expert Jim Bendat joins us to discuss the history and traditions behind the event. 

 

Psychology of Stanning (0:32:36)

Have you ever heard the term "I stan"? You might have seen it thrown around Tik Tok, used mostly by Gen-Zers. If you don't know what it means or haven't seen it before, don't worry-- we don't know much about it either. But knowing what it means might be important to understanding your kids better. Social media psychology researcher Dr. Ruth Sims shares the meaning and psychology behind the phrase. 

 

Pandemic Empowerment (0:52:45)

We are all too familiar with the many atrocities brought in by 2020. But instead of focusing on the negative aspects of such a difficult year, we invited Matthew Ferry to share how we can actually be empowered in the fallout of the pandemic. 

 

Weekend Review (1:27:57)

We're giving you ideas on how to make this weekend great, including cozy recipes to try, exciting books to start, and classic movies to stream.