Wellness Wednesday from The Current

If you have a Monday-through-Friday job (or if you're in school), you've probably experienced at least a mild version of the 'Sunday scaries.' For some people, dread of the week ahead can be downright debilitating. Psychologist Jessica Stern shares some tips on navigating this anxiety. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

As people who've been working from home prepare to return to offices, many are thinking about the pets that have grown used to their near-constant presence. What are some good strategies for soothing pet anxiety? Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

The Minneapolis School of New Music is a tuition-free charter school that immerses students in music. Sophia Eris, a music artist who's on the school board, told Jill Riley about the school's mission and why it's so important. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

As a DJ and promoter, Shannon Blowtorch says she's been going 'blue in the face' trying to explain how venue security staff need to be sensitive to the needs of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Now, she and Kimmy Hull have founded a company dedicated to supporting venues in creating safer spaces.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

After well over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines are widely available in the United States and in-person events are gradually returning. If you're experiencing anxiety around this return to 'normal,' you're not alone...and if you need it, help is at hand.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

After a year when much of our social interaction happened through screens, as in-person activities now become safer families are talking about how to start setting the phones and pads aside more often.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

After a harrowing year, signs are strong that Minnesota and the rest of the United States can safely return to many activities that the spread of COVID-19 made very dangerous. Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health, however, emphasizes that the potentially deadly virus is still in our communities and urges everyone aged 12 and over to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Just about everyone's had a sunburn...but here's the thing, you really don't want another one, if you can possibly avoid it. Dermatologist Jerry Brewer talks about the importance of sun protection, and early detection when potential skin cancers appear.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

With more Americans vaccinated every day, concert announcements have resumed. What should people bear in mind when deciding whether it's time for them to rock out again?

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When it comes to travel, summer 2021 happily looks a lot safer than summer 2020. Still, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it's important to keep safety in mind as you make your vacation plans. Infectious disease expert Jill Foster shares some considerations.

Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.