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Non-fiction to pulp fiction, host Suzanne M. Lang explores the world of books featuring conversations with writers, academics, and readers. We all have a story to tell. It’s A Novel Idea.
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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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For years, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington entertained listeners with their nonsense on XFM. In 2005, they launched a podcast with The Guardian, delivering five series of absurdity over three years and over 300 million downloads by 2011. Join the famously ridiculous trio every Thursday as they discuss everything from horses in houses, paper rounds, and fat babies to Karl’s diary, poetry, Aunty Nora, man moths, hairy Chinese kids, and of course, monkey news.
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“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, in ...
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The World of Entertainment has a new home! NDB Media is the place to be! Harold Parraneau - Andrea Gabriel - Jasika Nicole - Rekha Sharma - Michael Taylor - Mark Hildreth - Janina Gavankar - Frank Cassini - Vaughn Armstrong - David Stern - Stephen Finlay - Tom Draper - Robert E. Wood - Dr. Shlomo Sher - Michael A. Martin - Aaron Douglas - Erick Avari - Patrick McKenna - Peter David - Menina Fortunato - David Gerrold - Lanaia Lee - Spice Williams-Crosby - Kristine M. Smith - Michael McConnohi ...
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The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to fostering long-term thinking and responsibility. Explore hundreds of lectures and conversations from scientists, historians, artists, entrepreneurs, and more through The Long Now Foundation's award-winning Long Now Talks, started in 02003 by Long Now co-founder Stewart Brand (creator of the Whole Earth Catalog). Past speakers include Brian Eno, Neal Stephenson, Jenny Odell, Daniel Kahneman, Suzanne Simard, Jennifer Pahlka, Kim Stanley Robi ...
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"Broken Beautiful Me - Stories of Hope, Gratitude & Resilience" is a podcast dedicated to empowering individuals and healthcare professionals facing grief and adversity. Hosted by Kelly Buckley, this podcast offers compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help you heal and transform your life through gratitude-focused recovery. Kelly was the Chief Operating Officer for an integrated network of 11 hospitals. She had professional success, a stellar career in healthcare, and a leaders ...
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Where Hollywood Hides: Television | Movies | Music | Show Business | Writing | Producing | Directing | Acting
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Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough, creators of www.WhereHollywoodHides.com, host this one-of-a-kind intimate behind-the-scenes podcast conversation about the best years Classic TV, movies and music. They have plenty to tell you about how they broke into Hollywood and have survived in the most exciting and challenging business in the world! Bob & Suzanne are showbiz industry veterans with more than 200 primetime television and film credits who openly share their stories from inside ...
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Join us as we explore transforming Black History Month into a celebration throughout the entire year. This podcast examines the importance of understanding and teaching Black history beyond just one month. We discuss whether, at present, it acts more as a token gesture due to insufficient representation in schools. Could it be a way to downplay the more difficult truths Black people have faced historically? We also consider how a broader understanding of Black history might affect young Blac ...
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The PalliEM Podcast is a production of PalliEM.org and highlights current topics intersecting the fields of palliative medicine and emergency medicine.
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The Divine & I is an interview styled podcast hosted by Haley Shay. Divided into three segments, Haley takes time to introduce each guest, ask evocative questions surrounding the Divine in everyday life, and conclude with a moment for guests to share something with listeners. The hope for this podcast is to welcome and explore the mystery of the Divine, be encouraged to deepen our understanding of the innermost self, and seek delight in the life gifted to us by the Divine. New episodes will ...
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k6224jXaKAIPIbbt1TrR We invite people of all backgrounds to share their stories through nuanced conversations and forward thinking... and not taking ourselves too seriously. Everyone’s story matters, every voice is important. Life is polarizing but not everything is black and white. Come join us as we Fade to Gray.
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Yoga can be done by anyone, in any shape, in any condition as long as you can breathe- You Can do Yoga. This podcast provides the knowledge and resources to help you discover for yourself how to use yoga tools to help manage symptoms of chronic health challenges and chronic stress empowering You to Live Your Life more fully & mindfully!
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Messages From Beyond: Suzanne Giesemann on Life After Death | Broken Beautiful Me Podcast
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What happens when a Navy Commander becomes one of the world’s most trusted spiritual mediums? In this deeply moving conversation, host Kelly Buckley welcomes Suzanne Giesemann — spiritual teacher, medium, and author named on Watkins’ list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Together they discuss grief, signs from spirit, practica…
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Suzanne Lang talks with Laurel Munson Boyers on her book Across Yosemite’s Wilderness, a Trailblazing Woman’s Career Protecting the Park’s Backcountry. Also featured is Stanley A. Rice about Forgotten Landscapes, How Native Americans Created Pre-Columbian North America and What we Can Learn From It. A Novel Idea, every first, third, and fifth Sunda…
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Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD
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Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intelligent as girls; the societal pressures that lead to disconnection among …
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How Writing Can Heal Grief | John DeDakis on Loss, Resilience & Hope
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How do you survive unimaginable loss — and even find healing through it? In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Broken Beautiful Me Podcast, host Kelly Buckley talks with John DeDakis — award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former CNN journalist — about turning pain into purpose. John opens up about losing his sister and his son, and h…
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Little Roy: The REAL Origins of Reggae Music
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Send us a text Little Roy is a Jamaican Reggae Artist who began his musical career at just 12-years-old. As the first person to record a song with the word "reggae" in it, he is considered the true originator of the term, and absolutely instrumental in the shaping of the reggae genre. Little Roy claimed his first number one song at the age of just …
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Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
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From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers” discusses what it means to be numerate; how numeracyaffects people’…
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From Foster Care to Freedom: Malisa Hepner on Shame, Survival & Self-Love
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In this powerful episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with Malisa Hepner — a social worker, author, and host of the Emotionally Unavailable podcast — to explore her raw, unfiltered story of surviving extreme childhood trauma, battling shame, and reclaiming her life through radical self-love and authenticity. Malisa’s journey…
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Suzanne Lang talks with artist Stephen P. Huyler, who has traveled India for just about half a century and through photographs and capturing material objects, he highlights the culture of the subcontinent; his memoir is India, a Life. Suzanne also talks with Poet Laureate emerita Olive Senior on her recent novel Paradise Once, set in 1513 on the is…
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Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
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What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be, discusses the importance of accurately…
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Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
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Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and pain, and the difference between chosen and unchosen suffering. Please…
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At midlife, equestrian Tik Maynard embarks on a life journey when he prepares to compete in “Road to the Horse”, a competition to start an untamed horse over three days. Tik joins Suzanne Lang on this experience and his memoir Starting in the Middle, How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me find Myself at Midlife. A…
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Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD
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As an adult, making new friends—and maintaining old friendships—can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Marisa Franco, PhD, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen and rekindle old friendship ties, why Americans’ friendship networks a…
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What the movies get right (and wrong) about relationships, with Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD
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For many of us, movies offer our earliest lessons in love and help shape our expectations about what romance and relationships might look like. Relationship researchers Paul Eastwick, PhD, and Eli Finkel, PhD, are cohosts of the podcast “Love Factually,” where they use psychology to dissect their favorite rom coms. They talked to “Speaking of Psych…
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Suzanne Lang talks with Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, author of Oprah Book Club read The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois, on her latest book of family, legacy, and being who you are, Misbehaving at the Crossroads, Essays & Writings. Child of Earth and Starry Heaven is L. Annette Binder’s meditation on her mother’s passage to death through the labyrinth of A…
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Can AI help solve the mental health crisis? With Vaile Wright, PhD
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People are increasingly turning to chatbots for mental health advice and support – even as researchers work to develop safe, evidence-based AI mental health interventions. Vaile Wright, PhD, discusses the promises, limitations and risks of AI in mental health; how AI tools are already being used in mental health care; how these tools could help exp…
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The Most Important Daily Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life & Keep Your Brain Young with Dr Darshan Shah #573
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Did you know that your daily habits directly affect the speed at which your brain is ageing and your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease in the future? This week, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Darshan Shah to the podcast. Darshan is a medical doctor, a board-certified surgeon, an expert in preventive health and the founder of Next Health, the first h…
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BITESIZE | Mel Robbins: How to Reduce Overwhelm, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel More In Control of Life #572
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Today’s guest shares a simple but powerful tool that can help you lower your stress levels, increase your energy and feel more in control of life. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is fro…
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Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD
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Why can’t you remember your first birthday party? Or the house you lived in at age 2? Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD, talks about new studies that suggest that babies and toddlers may form early memories; why we aren’t able to retrieve them as adults; and how evolving brain imaging techniques could help answer these questions – and help us understand mo…
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The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher #571
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Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the words we use - it’s about the tone, timing and energy behind them. This …
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Literature and reading as healers. Suzanne Lang talks with Bibliotherapist Emely Rumble, LCSW, about this practice and her book Bibliotherapy In The Bronx. Books are a way into who we are. Also featured is Susan Church-Downer, former owner of the Santa Rosa restaurant, Gaia’s Garden, who shares her memoir All You Care To Eat, A Novice Buys A Restau…
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BITESIZE | How to Reinvent Your Life This Summer: 5 Simple Habits That Really Work | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #570
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The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there’s something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes in our life. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart…
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How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD
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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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How To Become Less Reactive & Cultivate A Deep Sense Of Calm with Jonny Miller #569
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Many of us are living with chronically dysregulated nervous systems, yet we mistake this reactive state for normal. Research suggests that our nervous system acts as a lens through which we experience reality. But when that lens is out of balance, we start to see threats where none exist – and respond in an exaggerated way to everyday situations. T…
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Mid Century LA with Suzanne Lang as she talks with Emmy winning writer & producer Mark B. Perry on his novel depicting the squelching of authenticity and sexual identity by the ever powerful studio system, and Introducing Dexter Gaines, a Novel of Old Hollywood. Also featured is Beth Hahn with her novel set literally in the underground of 1947 LA. …
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BITESIZE | 3 Simple Tips For Pain-Free Running (and Walking!) | Helen Hall #568
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Running or walking effortlessly isn’t as easy as you might think. Often, we’re making small mistakes that impact our everyday movement and that can lead to frequent injury or pain. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my …
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The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD
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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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Letting Go of Perfection: The Power of Process, Presence & Planning with Eliud Kipchoge #567
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When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, it can be tempting to see that as failure. But what if it was those moments that actually shape us the most? This week, I’m delighted to welcome Eliud Kipchoge back to the show for a second incredible conversation - recorded just days after he completed the 2025 London Marathon. Eliud is a Kenyan athlete w…
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Healing Grief, Trauma & Relationships with a Holistic Approach - Alyssa Scarano
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In this heart-opening episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with Alyssa Scarano, licensed counselor and founder of Collective Therapy and Wellness, for a deeply compassionate conversation about grief, trauma, childhood wounds, parenting after loss, and the transformative power of therapy. Alyssa shares her holistic approach t…
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BITESIZE | The Surprising Secret to Making New Habits Stick | Professor Michael Norton #566
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How can we create new habits – and stick to them? Is it really a case of willpower, motivation, then repetition? Or could there be a simpler approach? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is…
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Coping with job insecurity, with Mindy Shoss, PhD
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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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How To Reconnect With Your True Self & Live With Purpose with Kirsty Gallagher #565
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Many of us are so busy keeping up with life, that we forget to check in with ourselves. We follow the rules, meet expectations and strive for success – yet still feel disconnected, stuck or unfulfilled. True purpose can feel elusive, like something we’re always searching for but never quite finding. This week, I’m joined by Kirsty Gallagher to expl…
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Barry Adkins: The Father Who Carried His Son’s Ashes 1,400 Miles to Turn Grief Into Purpose
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In this unforgettable episode of Broken Beautiful Me, Kelly sits down with Barry Adkins, a father who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to save lives. After losing his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning on the day he moved out on his own, Barry faced a defining choice: become a victim or use his pain to help others. He chose the latte…
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The Point Reyes National Seashore remains in the forefront of preservation and controversy. Suzanne Lang talks with Gerald Warburg on his book Saving Point Reyes, How an Epic Conservation Victory Became a Tipping Point for Environmental Policy Action. Also featured is a new conversation with Larry Tye to mark the paperback release of his book, The …
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What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are?That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson’s Long Now Talk. In _Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era_, Carson challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charting a course through those two extremes …
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BITESIZE | How To Begin Healing Your Past & How Trauma Impacts Your Physical Health | Dr Bessel van der Kolk #564
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Today’s guest is the author of the iconic book, ‘The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ago and has sold millions of copies all around the world. In fact, the book has been somewhat of an international sensation and is as popular today as it ever has been. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, bod…
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“Dad brain”: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD
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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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Rethinking Mental Health: What The Science Actually Says About Depression, The Side Effects of Antidepressants & Finding Balance with Professor Joanna Moncrieff #563
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CAUTION: If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off these medications without proper guidance can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms. Always seek professional advice before making changes to your treatment. Did you…
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