This is good for anyone at work, at home, in school, in athletics; even families can do this together. To reach Donna: https://donnalsherman.com

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Meghan Wolff, PhD., MPH is the Health Policy Director at Beyond Plastics. Beyond Plastics is a nationwide project that educates the public on the plastic pollution crisis. in our short conversation Meghan shares a wealth of information, and some concrete suggestions, for how we can all do our part in reducing damage from plastics.

A lively and informative conversation with Michelle Montone, the host of the Fast & Fabulous Podcast about what Intermittent Fasting is, its health and mental health benefits, various ways of implementing the practice, contraindications and more.

Michelle is the host of the Fast and Fabulous Podcast.

Nachshon Ben's clear, informed, journalistic perspective is a voice that needs to be heard right now.

We discuss current life in Tel Aviv, how to discern "noise" from fact and how to go from getting lost in the ideological rhetoric and move into productive conversations and action.

Ethan Nadelmann, PhD, studied and taught Middle East Politics before moving into the world of international & domestic drug policy; he gives his take on the challenges of the region.

If you can lie down, or recline, please do. You can do this, with positive effect while sitting in a chair if you have to. Do NOT listen to his recording while driving or operating any machinery; your eyes will need to be closed.

Alaina Levine is a professional speaker, career coach and science writer. This is our second SIA conversation and we discuss how to grow through pitfalls such as the perfectionism , comparison, shame and embarrassment all with the goal of embracing our messy selves as we seek to work, serve and earn a living.

I wrote this blog post about our culture's obsession with being the "best version" of ourselves. I fall prey to this phenomenon and I have questions about it.

Welcome to this new season of Sparks In Action (SIA). I've got some inspiring guests this season so stay tuned, share with friends and make SIA part of your podcast listening life.

Here's a short taste of meditation for those of you who think that mediation requires something that you don't have.