Dr. UnStuck Podcast — Get Out of Your Head. Get Into Your Life.

Jim Stutz visits with us again to have the second conversation of a five-episode series, inspired by Bronne Ware's book, "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying." This is an eloquent, yet sobering discussion on the importance of relationships for lasting happiness and longevity, as well as the pain of learning these larger "life-lessons." Stutz explains how easy it can be to get sidetracked by desires for wealth, status, and prestige, and putting off what is most important in life to get there. Supporting his valuable point further, Stutz mentions that this theme has been been woven through many works of art, film, and novels, including Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol." Rather than be taken through an end-of-life tour witnessing all we could have or should have done, we can listen to an inspiring podcast and begin making these ultra-important changes now . . . before it's too late.

TGIF! The very second the notification dings on our phone, we are yanked out of the present moment and into "Make-pretend-land." The brain immediately begins to make associations which lead to a quick shift in mood. We begin to measure ourselves against what we perceive others' lives to be. This "social comparison" is a straight road to anxiety, sadness, and even depression. Reducing exposure to social media can only lead to a less anxious and happier existence.

The Stress Outlet: "Survival of the Chillest" Vote. Then, you can choose not to participate in the fear-based craziness of Election Day.