In this episode, I'm joined by sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan. Using science-based research, Tracy shares why wearable tracking devices don't measure sleep well, how psychology plays a major role in trouble falling asleep, why our brain knows which stages of sleep it needs, which beliefs we have about REM that are misconceptions,  how aging impacts sleep, which activities create cognitive reserve, why medications and melatonin may not be the answer, what you should do about sharing a bed with pets and partners, what effect placebo has on sleep,  what is good sleep hygiene,  how to anchor your circadian rhythm, and much more. 

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In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Katie Novotny. Katie shares how she chooses her next read, what makes a story worth reading, when we should cancel artists, why Booktok shouldn't always be your go-to for recommendations, when it's okay to criticize a novel, how she learned to reframe anxiety, how she was able to get out of a depression and fight off negative self talk, where she's finding gratitude, and much more.

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Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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In this episode,  I'm joined by marriage and family therapist and EMDR practitioner Kayla Crane. Kayla shares how trauma creates our beliefs about ourselves, what the biological reason is for incurring trauma, identifying trauma as a root cause, how to deescalate in a fight with your partner, how to handle conflict as an avoidant, why validation solves most relationship problems, how to support a partner who has experienced abuse, what red flags to watch out for in romantic connections, how EMDR works, who benefits from EMDR, and much more.

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In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and writer Amy Silverberg. Amy shares what it's like to accomplish her dream of publishing a novel, why trying to be loose has the opposite effect, how she deals with catastrophic thinking, what social media pressure does to comedians, why we should believe people are doing their best, what books can teach us about the internal worlds of others, which four feelings swirl in her at all times, how unchecked fear can turn into paralysis, why you're more lucky when things happen late, and much more.

Pre-Order Amy's Novel, "First Time, Long Time" - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amy-silverberg/first-time-long-time/9781538726471/?lens=grand-central-publishing

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Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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In this episode, I'm joined by marriage and family therapist Lyn Martin. Lyn shares how to spot when someone is emotionally unavailable, how our attachment styles manifest, practical tools for healing attachment issues through inner-child work, what to expect from discernment counseling, when a couple's therapist isn't helping and can be harmful, what neuroscience tells us about breakups, who is most likely to experience limerence,  why dating apps and the patriarchy are keeping people single, how to examine your defensive style, how to quickly cool your temper, and much more.

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Galina Rivina - https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/#

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In this episode,  I’m joined by comedian Milan Patel. Milan shares his experience filming for Netflix, his go-to karaoke songs, how he feels about getting secretly skilled at dead hangs and combat sports, why running can feel boring, how he eats as a vegetarian, why he loves oatmeal, what’s going on with the Elon and Trump feud, why there’s inequitable pay in sports franchises, what we forget about Olympic athletes, why he gets excited about new tech like Waymo, and much more.

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In this episode, I’m joined by biological anthropologist Adrianna Wiley. Adrianna sheds light on the anthropological view of mental health and productivity, how our culture’s relationship with productivity shapes our measures of wellness, what stress can do to our bodies, why socioeconomics is connected to growth, why people are getting taller, the role of stress and nutrition in limb size, how race isn’t biological, what theories exist around being an eldest daughter, what it’s like to work with the data gaps for women, and much more. 

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Adrianna Wiley - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthropology4homosapiens?lang=en

Additional Notes & Resources:

Wiley, A. (2023). “The Grind Never Stops” Mental Health and Expectations of Productivity in the North American University. Anthropologica, 65(1). https://doi.org/10.18357/anthropologica65120232035

Wiley, Adrianna. 2024. “ A continuum of “normal” experience: Positioning mental health struggles as human experiences in the university context.” Ethos 52: 324–337. https://doi.org/10.1111/etho.12422 

In this episode, I’m joined by author and dating coach Riana Milne. Riana shares her research on the 10 most common traumas we experience, why we end up in toxic relationships, what role trauma plays in our love lives, how we end up with relationship repetition syndrome, why chemistry can signal a red flag, how to spot that you’re settling, which toxic traits to watch out for while dating, common behavioral red flags, what questions to ask during the first three dates, why you should wait to be intimate, and much more.

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In this episode, I'm joined by author Brian Sachetta. Brian shares what he's learned from writing, "10 Ways to Get Out of Your Head." He answers questions about depression and anxiety trends,  why evolutionary mismatch creates chaos in our brains, how to get aligned with our biology, the importance of de-stressing, why exercise is a tool to stop ruminating, how to reframe stressful events, why men sometimes struggle to express anxiety, how to get our brain back from an amygdala hijack, and much more.

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Brian Sachetta - https://getoutofyourhead.com/

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In this episode, I’m joined by comedian Gabby Lamb. Gabby shares travel tips and stories from touring, why she’s not vegetarian anymore, how she keeps up with wellness and supplements, why she always wants to change her hair, what beauty product she’d take to a desert island, how fads are affecting women, what it’s been like to move in with her boyfriend, how her algorithm became the wildest assortment of content, why men love watching other men work out, how daddy issues aren’t the insult men think it is, and much more. 

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