Well Said

Originally writing under a pseudonym on her Tumblr blog, Rupi Kaur has gone on to share her poetry with millions of people through a much-loved Instagram account and three best selling books that have been translated into over 40 languages world-wide. She speaks to us about how vulnerability shapes her writing, and how poetry and activism go hand in hand. She shares tips for artists trying to find their voice (like writing what you are most afraid to) and she talks candidly about her experience with depression. Plus, how the stillness of lockdown forced her to reconsider her life as a productivity junkie.

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Jay Shetty lived as a monk for three years. And now, he shares what he learned from this mindful mindset with people around the world. He speaks to us how he has incorporated these practices to his daily life, and how you can, too. He also shares the key to strong, meaningful relationships, and how to embrace challenging or painful life experiences.  Plus, learn the four daily habits he lives by: thankfulness, inspiration, meditation, and exercise.

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As an BFA student minoring in Africana studies, Robert Jones Jr. read hundreds of pages of canon and asked himself, “Where are all the Black queer people?” As Toni Morrison once said about writing: if there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. After his MFA, Jones went on to pen his debut novel ‘The Prophets’ to critical acclaim. Jones speaks about his creative process, the power of writing, how reading helps to build empathy, and why representational stories matter. 

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Could you go 24 hours without using any screens? That’s what Tiffany Shlain, author of 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week has been doing for more than a decade. The “tech Shabbat” helped her to be more present, more creative, and more free. In this episode of Well Said, Tiffany talks to co-host Shivani Persad about the incredible benefits of unplugging one day a week, like distraction-free engagement with loved ones and rediscovering passions. 

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After learning the hard way why sleep and rest are so important. Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington pivoted her whole career to champion it. She’s spent years researching the benefits of sleep and shares the highlights from her book, ‘The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time’ with us. From the steps to a proper transition to bed, to understanding the micro-steps throughout the day that set up success, Huffington shares the keys to a good night’s rest. 

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What we can do to protect our brains from cognitive decline? Neurosurgeon and CNN medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta knows how to keep our brains sharp. Maintaining brain health may seem like an overwhelming task, but he explains it is really all about simple lifestyle changes, starting early. In this episode Gupta unpacks how healthy habits like eating well, quality sleep, physical movement, social connection, and trying new things all help to maintain cognitive function at any age. Listen in to explore how to keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp. 

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Want to sleep better? Cultivate calm? Live more sustainably? Well Said connects you to experts, authors, and thought-leaders on the art and science of living well. Upcoming episodes include Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Brain Health, Jay Shetty on Everyday Mindfulness, Arianna Huffington on the Importance of Sleep, and Rupi Kaur on Using Your Voice. Hosted by Indigo Chief Booklover Heather Reisman and journalist Shivani Persad, each episode invites you into meaningful conversations about well-being and offers takeaways for every day.  Listen, learn, live well.