Best Karis Reneé Podcasts (2025)

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“We Just Kept Going” - Two Sisters, Twenty Years After Their Mom Was Killed 59:45

13h ago59:45

59:45

Jessie was 21. Molly was 11. Two days after their joint birthdays, their mom, Jill, was murdered by Molly’s father. In the hours, days, and years that followed, there was little room for grief. Jessie and Molly were expected to keep going — and they did. But that forward momentum came at a cost. It’s been nearly 20 years, and only recently have Jes…

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How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD 35:30

2d ago35:30

35:30

Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happiness, whether technology is making us less happy, and whether it’s pos…

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The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD 45:00

9d ago45:00

45:00

Can money make you mean? Most of us like to think we’d stay grounded if we were to become wealthy, but psychologists’ research suggests that money, status and power shape people’s beliefs and behavior – sometimes in surprising ways. Paul Piff, PhD, of the University of California, Irvine, talks about money, fairness and empathy; the relationship be…

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It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock 1:00:21

10d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

How do you keep your heart open to love after it's been broken apart by grief? Danielle LaRock was just 19 when her father died of a heart attack. In 2022, her partner Ian died suddenly. Then, in 2024, her beloved dog Blue died, and with Blue went many shared memories of time spent with Ian. The experience of loving and being loved by Ian opened up…

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How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW 50:40

15d ago50:40

50:40

Sometimes we can't really begin to understand grief - ours or anyone else's - if we don't have space to talk about the death. The context surrounding how someone died matters and can shape our grief in meaningful ways. This was true for Kari Lyons-Price, MSW, who was a caregiver for her parents, Hal and Sylvia, for many years. They died three years…

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Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD 35:35

16d ago35:35

35:35

Between economic uncertainty, the rise of AI and major changes in government policy, many U.S. workers feeling stress. A recent survey found more than half of U.S. workers report stress due to job insecurity. Mindy Shoss, PhD, talks about the future of work, including how AI and technology may reshape job roles; how job insecurity affects mental an…

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The Longevity Of Grief 36:42

18d ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, Camila returns to Grief Out Loud six years after her first appearance to share how grief continues to evolve. What began with the sudden loss of her mother at age 21 has now expanded to include the ongoing grief of caregiving for her father, who is living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Camila discusses the unique challenges…

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“Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD 36:36

23d ago36:36

36:36

Becoming a parent is a huge life transition. Now, researchers are finding evidence that parenthood actually changes the brain – and these changes happen to fathers as well as to mothers. Darby Saxbe, PhD, talks about the hormonal and brain shifts that occur in new moms and dads; the advantages and risks these changes confer; why paternity leave mat…

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Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD 36:37

1M ago36:37

36:37

What makes us feel secure, safe and supported in our relationships with partners, friends and family? Ximena Arriaga, PhD, talks about how early and ongoing life experiences shape our bonds with others, why our “attachment style” isn’t fixed but can always change, and how partners can help each other thrive in their close relationships. Learn more …

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When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

In this deeply personal episode, Mark Chesnut returns to Grief Out Loud to share his experience of losing his sister Glynn to ovarian cancer. Glynn chose medical aid in dying after nearly four years of treatment, giving Mark and his family the unusual experience of knowing when death would occur. This conversation explores the complexity of "schedu…

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:50

1M ago36:50

36:50

No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…

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Closer In Grief - Building A Relationship After Someone Dies 38:39

2M ago38:39

38:39

When someone dies, our relationship with them doesn't just disappear. Sometimes the relationship changes in ways we never expected, allowing us to feel closer to them than we did when they were alive. This can leave us learning to grieve not just for what we had, but for what never got the chance to have with them. In this episode we talk with Neve…

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…

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EP 19: 5 Style Mistakes I See ALL the Time 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

In this episode of Fashion Files, host Karis Reneé breaks down five common fashion mistakes and offers practical tips to help you elevate your style. Learn about the importance of proper undergarments, tailoring, proportions, finding your signature look, and avoiding trends that aren't right for you. Karis Reneé also highlights the significance of …

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:41

2M ago42:41

42:41

Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…

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EP 16: From Script to Garment - My Creative Process as a Costume Designer (Originally a Patreon Exclusive) 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Join Karis Reneé on Fashion Files With Karis Reneé as she gives an in-depth look into the world of costume design. Fresh off a film set, Karis shares the process of landing a costume design job, character development, creating mood boards, working closely with directors and makeup artists, and the complexities of on-set adjustments. Learn how costu…

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The Grief We Bury: Daria Burke on Childhood Loss, Collective Grief, & Estrangement 52:28

2M ago52:28

52:28

Daria Burke is an author, executive, and healer-at-heart. She's also a grandchild grieving for her grandmother and a daughter estranged from her parents. In this episode, Daria shares the profound impact of losing her maternal grandmother at age seven and how that early loss reverberated through her life. This loss and grief exist alongside the imm…

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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…

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EP 18: Fashion's Night Out - The Met Gala Style, History, and Iconic Moments 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

Welcome back to Fashion Files With Karis Reneé! In this episode, your host Karis Reneé delves into all things Met Gala. Discover the history behind one of fashion's most anticipated nights, which occurs every first Monday in May. This year's theme celebrates Superfine: Tailoring of Black Style with a dress code of 'Tailored for You.' Karis Reneé pr…

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Going Beyond Words: Supporting Children With Autism Who Are Grieving - Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, we delve into the grief experiences of children and teens with autism. Our guest, Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT - Director of the HEARTplay Program and a dance movement therapist with decades of experience - joins us to discuss how children with autism process grief and how parents and others in their lives can support the…

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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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EP 17: DIY Fashion: Upcycling, Customizing, & Making Your Own Trends 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Join Karis Reneé on this episode of Fashion Files as she delves into the world of DIY fashion. Karis shares her passion for creating unique, personalized items by upcycling, thrifting, and customizing wardrobe pieces. She highlights some of her favorite DIY projects, including custom jeans and pearl heels, and emphasizes the importance of using thr…

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When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

Grief often arrives without warning and changes everything we thought we knew about ourselves, our families, and the world around us. In this episode, we talk with Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague about their new book, When Grief Comes Home, a resource created from years of both personal loss and professional experience supporting families who are …

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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and ho…

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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD 33:48

3M ago33:48

33:48

What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain…

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EP 15: The Art of Fashion Design – A Conversation with DeAngelo Millner 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

Welcome back to Fashion Files with Karis Reneé! This episode features an inspiring conversation with fashion designer DeAngelo Millner. Karis and DeAngelo discuss their personal journeys, creative processes, and a mutual friend who helped bring them together. DeAngelo shares his background from Greensboro, North Carolina, his unexpected discovery o…

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When You Lose Your Anchor People: Renée Watson & Making Space For Grief 38:30

3M ago38:30

38:30

What does it mean to lose your anchor people? In a short period of time, Renée Watson experienced the death of her mother, her mentor Nikki Giovanni, and her childhood friend, Charnetta. Renée shares how these experiences influenced her latest novel for young readers, All the Blues in the Sky, which follows 13-year-old Sage as she navigates grief a…

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“We Just Kept Going” - Two Sisters, Twenty Years After Their Mom Was Killed 59:45

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How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD 35:30

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The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD 45:00

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It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock 1:00:21

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How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW 50:40

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Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD 35:35

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The Longevity Of Grief 36:42

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“Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD 36:36

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Attachment bonds: Understanding our closest relationships, with Ximena Arriaga, PhD 36:37

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When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister 39:30

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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD 37:09

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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD 36:50

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Closer In Grief - Building A Relationship After Someone Dies 38:39

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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD 31:48

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EP 19: 5 Style Mistakes I See ALL the Time 16:46

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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD 42:41

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EP 16: From Script to Garment - My Creative Process as a Costume Designer (Originally a Patreon Exclusive) 34:14

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The Grief We Bury: Daria Burke on Childhood Loss, Collective Grief, & Estrangement 52:28

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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD 40:13

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EP 18: Fashion's Night Out - The Met Gala Style, History, and Iconic Moments 27:16

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Going Beyond Words: Supporting Children With Autism Who Are Grieving - Jennifer Wiles, M.A., LMHC, BC-DMT, FT 43:41

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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD 27:14

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EP 17: DIY Fashion: Upcycling, Customizing, & Making Your Own Trends 21:31

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When Grief Comes Home - Parenting & Grief 53:43

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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD 38:09

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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD 33:48

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EP 15: The Art of Fashion Design – A Conversation with DeAngelo Millner 41:48

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When You Lose Your Anchor People: Renée Watson & Making Space For Grief 38:30

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