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Caregivers are one of the most overlooked groups in the medical system, particularly when it comes to life-threatening and terminal illness. Family caregivers face the emotional pain of watching someone they love struggle with illness, the social stress of feeling isolated in their caregiving roles, and the physical strain of having to lift, pull, and often stay up all night. And, of course, there’s also the grief that often comes after losing someone to a serious illness. Professional caregivers—doctors, nurses, social workers, and others—also face significant stress, as evidenced by skyrocketing burnout among healthcare providers. So, in this episode, we talk all about caregivers: the challenges they face, the grief they experience, and how they can care for themselves. Host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Dale G. Larson, psychologist and author of the book The Helper’s Journey: Empathy, Compassion, and the Challenge of Caring.

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One of the most common questions that mental health professionals get asked is “How do I know if therapy is right for me?” That’s the question we’ll discuss in this episode, along with related issues including: How do I locate therapist? How much does it cost? How do I decide which therapist is a good fit for me and my difficulties? And, what do I do if I go to a therapist and don’t like them? Host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Kimeron Hardin, psychologist and author of 4 books, including “The Chronic Pain Control Workbook” and “Queer Blues: The Lesbian and Gay Guide to Overcoming Depression.”

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If you have a tense or overwrought relationship with exercise, then this show is for you. Listen in as Thuy and guests shine light on hidden narratives that may be negatively affecting how you think about movement and your body. Be inspired and empowered in writing your own script about how movement can be fun and fulfilling for who you are and what you may want in your life!

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If you’ve ever spent time with children, particularly if you’re a parent, you know that along with being amazing, beautiful, and lovable creatures, kids can sometimes be downright annoying. They can make bad decisions, get themselves into trouble, and, perhaps most frustrating of all, they have a way of not doing what we tell them to do! If we’re not careful, we can end up yelling. In fact, our guest today observes that, although the vast majority of parents wouldn’t dream of hitting their children, yelling at their kids from time to time is a different story. And yet, yelling can have negative side effects that we as parents don’t necessarily intend. Of course, none of us can be perfect parents. So, she also offers tips for how parents can pay attention to their own emotions, practice self-compassion, and find alternatives to yelling that are better for connecting with their children. Host David B. Feldman interviews Nurse Rona Renner, one of the long-time co-hosts of ‘About Health’ and author of the book Is That Me Yelling? A Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Kids to Cooperate Without Losing Your Cool.

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Thuy talks shop with the other acupuncturists at Berkeley Community Acupuncture: Rosemary, Andrea, I-Pei and intern Rosie on the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Together they share candid thoughts on self-care, working with patients, the challenges of practicing, their love for the medicine and more!

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