Dr. William Healy gives tips for sleeping better, Carla Manly explains how to accept election results, Larry Samuel discusses advocating for all ages, Sam Payne tells a Thanksgiving story, Jen Trachtenberg discusses when to say no to kids, and Sharon St. John teaches how to support those with low self-esteem.

Dr. Matt Albert explains why beating kids at games is good for them, Carrie Ann Rhodes gives tips for redecorating, Tiffany Lovell talks about maintaining emotional health in the holidays, Dr. Dawnn Karen discusses the connection between clothing and confidence, Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg gives tips for co-parenting while stuck at home.

Beating Your Kids at Games (0:00:00)

 

Tired of losing to your kids in another game of go fish just to keep them happy? Well maybe you’re actually doing more harm than help to your kids’ egos in the long run. Of course we want to show our kids encouragement and pride, but if we start to do it in excess, our kids may become too reliant on it. But how do we find this balance between honesty and love as parents? Lucky for us, today we get to talk with Dr. Matt Albert, executive director at the Center for Reflective Communities. He works with parents and mental health professionals to enhance relationships between children and caregivers.

 

 

 

Holiday House Refresh (0:34:55)

 

The days are shorter, the nights are colder, and autumn is coming to an end. We’re leaving behind the season of crunchy leaves on the sidewalk and going into the season of snow on the sidewalk—to our kid’s joy but to the dismay of those who have to shovel them. But the change of seasons calls for more than just breaking out the snow shovel and ice melt. It’s also a time for a house refresh as we enter winter and the holiday season. Here to discuss with us a house refresh entails and her tips to do it right is friend of the show Carrie-Ann Rhodes.

 

 

 

Emotional Self-Care (0:52:48)

 

We’re heading into the holiday season right now. And while we all love Thanksgiving, and Christmas and celebrating the New Year, the holidays can also be a time of extreme stress. And when you combine that stress with the lack of sunlight as well as isolation due to COVID-19, these next few months can cause serious mental and emotional strain. So, what can we do to take care of our emotional health this holiday season? Here to share her thoughts with us is Tiffany Lovell, a mental health expert.

 

 

 

Clothing and Confidence (1:11:00)

 

Sayings like “dress for the job you want; not the job you have” and “look good, feel good” are heard all the time. While these phrases may seem cliché, research into the impact clothes have on behavior now suggests that there may actually be a grain of truth in these sayings. Studies tell us that the clothes we wear affect our behavior, including our confidence and stress levels. But how? What’s the connection? To find out, we’ve invited Dr. Dawnn Karen, a fashion psychologist, to help us better understand the link between our clothes and our state of mind.

 

 

 

Re-approaching Co-Parenting (1:28:24)

 

One of the most difficult things about parenting is figuring out how you and your partner are going to work together to keep the household running smoothly. Who will do the grocery shopping, the household chores, and finances? And how will you manage everything on top of working a job?  Coming up with a system that works for you and your spouse has become harder with both parents at home. I think the pandemic has changed what expectations we have for our co-parent and the roles we want them to fulfill. So, we invited Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg to help us figure out a healthy way to re-approach co-parenting. Rebecca is the founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services and a friend of the show.

This week's best segments include: Dr. Steven Stosny explains post-election self care, Carrie Ann Rhodes gives family photo tips, Christopher Elliott teaches how to travel safely for the holidays, Nancy Spangler talks about maintaining mental health at work, and Kristin Neff teaches how to practice self-compassion,=.

Post-Election Self Care (0:00:00)

 

For the past 7 days, the country has waited anxiously to hear the announcement that we have a victor in the presidential election. Not knowing the fate of the country has led to a lot of stress. According to our next guest, psychologist Steven Stosny, our emotions surrounding the presidential race are a result of election stress disorder. And it was impacting an especially high number of people this year. Despite the outcome and the stress that either precedes or follows it, we all need to take some time to take care for ourselves. The election has taken a toll on all of us, and we’ve been spending too much time worrying about it. Here to tell us more about election stress disorder and how to care for ourselves is Dr. Stosny.

 

 

 

Family Photos (0:17:09)

 

You’ve decided this year, is the year. You’ve been putting if off for a while now, but you’re now steadfast in your decision to make it happen—this is the year that you will finally send out a holiday card. The reason that you’ve been dragging your feet on this? Family photos. That’s right, the bane of impatient parents everywhere. One kid’s always cold, one’s too tired to smile, and by the end of the session everyone is whining and you swear that you’re not going to do family photos until they’re all grown up. Fortunately for all of us who struggle with family phots, friend of the show Carrie Ann Rhodes is here to help. Today we’re talking all things family photos and how to make it as seamless and fun as possible.

 

 

 

Surviving Holiday Travel (0:34:24)

 

Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner, and that means many people are beginning to nail down travel plans. About one third of Americans travel during this time of the year in order to enjoy the holidays with friends and family. However, as travelers try to navigate airports, train stations, and highways with this many people on the go can cause lots of stress and problematic situations... especially during a pandemic. Here with us today is Christopher Elliot, a consumer advocate and author, to tell us how we can survive traveling this holiday season.

 

 

 

Mental Health in the Workplace (0:52:50)

 

Over the past few years, we’ve been talking more and more about mental health. But is there still a taboo in the workplace? Mental health can have a huge impact on your performance at work—but it isn’t something we necessarily feel comfortable talking to our bosses about. However, the events of this year have caused many people’s mental health to dip into anxiety, depression, and unmanageable stress. It’s more important than ever that we talk about it. So, whether we’re a boss or employee, what can we do to approach conversations about mental health in the workplace? Here to share her thoughts with us is Nancy Spangler.

 

 

 

Practicing Self-Compassion (1:28:30)

 

I usually find it easy to give someone else the benefit of the doubt. I’m not one to hold grudges! But when it comes to myself, I can be my own harshest critic. I think a lot of people feel the same way—going easy on someone else is one thing, but when it comes to giving yourself a break... that can be difficult. Especially during such anxiety inducing times, I think it’s about time we practice a little more self-compassion. So what can we do to practice self-compassion? Here to talk us through it is Kristin Neff, author and pioneer of self-compassion research.

 

 

 

The Benefits of Anticipation (1:45:40)

 

When’s the last time that you were so excited for something you couldn’t sleep the night before? For most of us, it might have been years. I think one of the best things about little kids is how excited they can get. No one knows how to anticipate things like kids do. And turns out, anticipation might be the thing that makes experiences that much sweeter. While I know it might seem difficult to find things to look forward to, it’s not impossible! Here to tell us more about what anticipation can do for us is happiness expert Gretchen Rubin.

Astronaut Jonny Kim talks about what's coming for the ISS, Sarah Clift and Tara MacDonald explain how to draw strength from your ancestry, Dr. Jason Farman gives tips for waiting better, Traci Paige Johnson discusses how Blue's Clues is giving back, Lisa and Richie talk about what there is to do this weekend.

The 20th Anniversary of the International Space Station (0:00:00)

 

This month marks the 20thAnniversary of human habitation on the International Space Station. Since its inception, the orbiting laboratory has been the location of ground-breaking research and important milestones in space exploration. Tomorrow will mark another one of those important milestones. On Saturday, November 14th, NASA will launch its first commercial crew rotation aboard a SpaceX craft. This 4-person crew will replace the other astronauts who have been living and working on the space station since May. Here to catch us up on this mission and the International Space Station is NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim.

 

 

 

Gaining Strength from Ancestors (0:14:16)

 

There’s something truly special about making connections with ancestors, and I think we can find bravery for our own future by gleaning from our family’s past. Recognizing the power family history has in our lives, Sarah Clift and Tara MacDonald started Olive Branch Connections. Their organization helps abused or homeless women leaving shelters in California by connecting them with their family history. Sarah and Tara join us today to tell us more about their organization.

 

 

 

How to Wait Well (0:35:00)

 

It’s inevitable that we will have to wait for things... which can cause us to feel bored, irritable, or stressed. Often, to fill our time, we turn to our phones, TV, or the radio to make the time go by faster. In fact, those periods of waiting tend to become our designated times for checking social media, getting news updates, and catching up on our favorite shows. But sometimes I think when we use our waiting periods like this, we are wasting precious time. So how can we wait better? Well, don’t worry... We won’t make you wait any longer to find out! Here to teach us how to change our approach and attitudes towards waiting is Director of the Design Cultures & Creativity Program at the University of Maryland and author of “Delayed Response: The Art of Waiting”, Dr. Jason Farman.

 

 

 

Blue’s Clues Blue Friday (0:52:47)

 

There are a few basic things that every kid should have like diapers, food, and clothing. But, unfortunately, there are some impoverished children who don’t have access to these simple necessities. To help give them and their families what they need this holiday season, Nickelodeon is partnering with the non-profit Baby2Baby for “Blue Friday”... which is today! Here to tell us more about “Blue Friday” and what they’re doing to kickstart the day, we’re joined by Traci Paige Johnson, co-creator of Nickelodeon’s popular show “Blue’s Clues & You!” and the voice of Blue.

 

 

 

Weekend Review (1:26:44)

 

Lisa and Richie talk about what there is to do this weekend, from the new shows coming to streaming services to the New York Times bestseller list to what’s going on in your community.

Tamara Anderson teaches how to find hope in struggles, Vince Thompson gives tips for switching jobs, Dr. Weston Spencer explains how we should prepare for a healthy winter, Rachel Wadham gives book recommendations, Paige Howard talks about growing up in show business.

Inspiring Hope in Hard Times (0:00:00)

 

When life gets challenging, it’s hard to feel hope. When the good horizon is just barely out of sight, our life journey can seem unclear and we can lose motivation. But what if there was a way you could jumpstart your hope and you don’t have to do it by yourself? Today we get to speak with Tamara K Anderson, author and podcaster, about how she teaches people how to live with hope, involving the power of God.

 

 

 

Is Job Hopping Over? (0:19:28)

 

Youth is a time to explore. It’s your time to experiment. Take a class, start a new hobby, change your major! When you’re older, though, experimenting seems too risky, and if you’re bored where you are, looking for a new job seems like your only option. But should you do it? Job hopping can definitely expand your career horizon, but it doesn’t always look good on your resume. And now, it’s gotten harder than ever. In fact, the job hopping days are long gone, according to our next guest, award-winning brand builder Vince Thompson.

 

 

 

Prepping for Winter (0:52:46)

 

Now, every winter we worry about getting sick. But this year, we’re not only on the look out for the flu and colds—there’s the big threat of COVID hanging over us as well. Experts have been saying all year it might get worse during winter. But as we’re getting into the midst of it, what can we expect from winter this year and how can we prepare? Here to share his ideas with us is pediatrician and friend of the show Dr. Weston Spencer!

 

 

 

Mini Book Club: Nobel Prize-Winner Memoirs (1:12:42)

 

Rachel Wadham, of BYU Radio’s Worlds Awaiting, talks with Lisa and Richie about the Nobel Prize-Winners whose memoirs are worth reading.

 

 

 

Growing Up in Show Biz (1:27:07)

 

We watch our favorite actors and actresses on the screen and on social media, and often feel like we know them personally. But do you ever stop and wonder what their real life is like? What do they talk about at the dinner table and what chores do they hate? And what about our favorite actors whose whole families are in show business—what is that like? Well today, we are speaking with Paige Howard, actress and daughter of director and academy award winning filmmaker Ron Howard, to hear what it was like growing up in a major show biz family, as well as hear about her current projects, including the new Nickelodeon show directed by her dad.

Kirk Lippold gives tips for responding under pressure, David Stockwell explains how to best support struggling veterans, Deven Schei talks about his experience in Afghanistan, Greg Wells discusses how dogs help veterans with PTSD, Rick Dungey talks about how his organization makes Christmas special for active military.