Did you know optimism levels are lowest around age 18? And that optimists typically live longer, healthier lives? Not to mention—surprise!—self-help books don’t really help? All this according to a recent study of 75,000 people, led by William Chopik, Ph.D., a psychology professor at Michigan State University. Get the truth about optimism in this episode of Well Connected by Murad with Professor Chopik and guest host Kim Marshall of the Global Wellness Institute. And be sure to visit wellconnected.murad.com for more wellness stories rooted in real facts and science.

Financial wellbeing is a big wellness trend this year. Do you need the “financial wholeness” checklist? How do you live joyfully, even frugally? What does “splitting it before getting it” mean? Guest host Kim Marshall of the Global Wellness Institute breaks it all down with Tiffany Aliche—“The Budgetnista” herself and author of the New York Times bestseller “Get Good With Money.”

Our debut episode is all about hydration. Guest editor and host Candace Reels, founder of the Female Collective, talks with neuroscientist Dr. Yewande Pearse about what happens to our bodies, brain and skin when we're dehydrated. Trust us, this one's going to make you reach for that glass of water!

Welcome to Murad Skincare’s debut podcast! Hear from founder, dermatologist and pharmacist Dr. Howard Murad, on what you can expect in our first season – candid conversations with renowned experts that’ll connect the dots between science and wellness to help us live happier, healthier lives.