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Most of us treat pain as something to eliminate, but what if it's actually trying to protect you? Physiotherapist and MSK health expert Jessie Podolak breaks down the difference between acute and chronic pain, why the brain plays a surprising role in how we feel it, and why walking may be the most underrated medicine we have. A practical, hopeful, and insightful discussion for anyone living with pain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19

For women navigating midlife - and anyone dealing with burnout, overwhelm, or that nagging sense that your brain just isn't firing the way it used to — this episode is for you. Host Marianne Wisenthal sits down with Erin Wong, certified executive function coach and founder of Thriving Minds at Work, to unpack why focus, productivity, and energy can suddenly feel out of reach. Erin breaks down what the invisible mental load is really costing us, why traditional productivity advice so often stops

In this episode, clinical psychologist and LifeSpeak Advisory Board member Dr. Ashleigh Golden explores how AI is influencing mental health, anxiety, stress and emotional coping in subtle but powerful ways. From reassurance-seeking and perfectionism to emotional avoidance and uncertainty tolerance, we discuss how everyday AI tools may be shaping the way we think, work and manage difficult emotions. Learn how to use AI more intentionally while protecting your mental well-being in an increasingly

In this episode, LifeSpeak CEO Jason Campana shares his personal experience caring for his mother through dementia and Alzheimer’s. He reflects on the emotional and practical realities of caregiving, the mental health challenges caregivers face, and the lessons this journey has taught him about empathy, resilience, and leadership. This candid conversation highlights the importance of caregiver support, workplace understanding, and the need for more open dialogue about the personal weight of care

In this episode of the LifeSpeak Podcast, Marianne Wisenthal talks with Dr. Christopher Willard — clinical psychologist, Harvard Medical School educator, author, and LifeSpeak advisory board member — about the neuroscience of negotiating with kids. From toddler power struggles to teen boundary-setting, they explore how parents can help children regulate emotions, advocate for themselves, and develop the negotiation skills they need to handle conflict, build confidence, and strengthen relationshi

In this episode, Dr. Reena Kotecha talks to LifeSpeak’s VP, Content Marianne Wisenthal about the science of feeling better—without overhauling your life. Together, they explore micro mindfulness, emotional first aid, everyday recovery, and simple, research-backed practices that help you regulate stress, build resilience, and create lasting well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just ready for small shifts that make a big difference, this conversation offers practical tools you