Episodes

Emotional First Aid for Real Life: A conversation with LifeSpeak Advisory Board member Dr. Reena Kotecha
Feb. 16, 2026

Emotional First Aid for Real Life: A conversation with LifeSpeak Advisory Board member Dr. Reena Kotecha

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...
Metabolic Health Explained: Energy, Weight, and Blood Sugar - A Conversation With Dr. Hau Liu
Jan. 26, 2026

Metabolic Health Explained: Energy, Weight, and Blood Sugar - A Conversation With Dr. Hau Liu

Metabolic health affects energy levels, weight management, blood sugar, sleep quality, and how we age. In this episode, endocrinologist and LifeSpeak Advisory Board Member Dr. Hao Liu speaks with Marianne Wisenthal about insu...
Supporting the Mental Health of Boys and Men: A Conversation With Trevor Mayoh
Aug. 18, 2025

Supporting the Mental Health of Boys and Men: A Conversation With Trevor Mayoh

In this LifeSpeak episode, host Marianne Wisenthal speaks with diversity, inclusion, and violence prevention consultant Trevor Mayoh about men’s mental health, toxic masculinity, and the urgent need for psychological safety a...
Future-Ready Caregiving: A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Karen Carney
June 17, 2025

Future-Ready Caregiving: A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Karen Carney

Geriatric occupational therapist Karen Carney talks to host Marianne Wisenthal about empowering older adults to safely age in place. They explore early intervention, adaptive devices, financial realities, and practical strate...
Managing the Mental Health of Students on Campus: A Conversation with Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard
April 15, 2025

Managing the Mental Health of Students on Campus: A Conversation with Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard

Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard discusses today's college mental health crisis, the impact of social media and the pandemic, practical resilience-building strategies, and actionable advice for students, parents, and educators navigating these challenges.
Teaching Tweens & Teens Money Skills for Life: A Conversation With Shannon Lee Simmons
March 18, 2025

Teaching Tweens & Teens Money Skills for Life: A Conversation With Shannon Lee Simmons

Financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons shares insights on empowering tweens and teens with essential money skills, helping them build financial confidence and independence.
Goal Setting, Resilience & Achieving Success: A Conversation with Organizational Coach Katie Bowkett
Feb. 18, 2025

Goal Setting, Resilience & Achieving Success: A Conversation with Organizational Coach Katie Bowkett

Organizational coach Katie Bowkett explores the art of goal setting, resilience, and personal growth.
Support Your Brain Health and Prevent Dementia: A Conversation With Gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust
Jan. 21, 2025

Support Your Brain Health and Prevent Dementia: A Conversation With Gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust

Gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust explores brain aging and shares practical strategies from her book The Boomer Brain on reversing cognitive decline and promoting lifelong brain health through lifestyle changes and neuroplasticity.
Leadership Unpacked: A Conversation With Dr. Brooke Struck
Dec. 17, 2024

Leadership Unpacked: A Conversation With Dr. Brooke Struck

Behavioral scientist Dr. Brooke Struck discusses using collective leadership to address conflict resolution.
Menopause Unfiltered! Myths, Hormones, and Empowering Women: A Conversation With Shirley Weir
Nov. 19, 2024

Menopause Unfiltered! Myths, Hormones, and Empowering Women: A Conversation With Shirley Weir

Health advocate Shirley Weir shares her personal journey through menopause and her mission to educate and empower women.
Harnessing Your Breath to Heal Stress and Trauma: A Conversation With Jennifer Snowdon
Oct. 15, 2024

Harnessing Your Breath to Heal Stress and Trauma: A Conversation With Jennifer Snowdon

Jennifer Snowden, a trauma-informed breathing educator and integrative breathing therapist talks about the powerful connection between breath and mental health.
Championing Change: A Conversation With Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa About Advocacy, Medicine, and Resilience
Sept. 24, 2024

Championing Change: A Conversation With Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa About Advocacy, Medicine, and Resilience

Physician Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her experience being the only black medical student in her cohort at medical school and how it led to her advocacy for Black health and equity in medicine
Finding Joy and Resilience as a High-Needs Caregiver: A Conversation With Michele Rosner
Aug. 20, 2024

Finding Joy and Resilience as a High-Needs Caregiver: A Conversation With Michele Rosner

An advocate for parents of children with disabilities, Michele Rosner talks about her caregiving journey and how she finds joy beyond the struggles.
Unpacking the New Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Impact: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay
June 18, 2024

Unpacking the New Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Impact: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay

A discussion about the impact of weight-loss drugs on mental well-being
The Wisdom of Nurses: A Conversation With Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung
May 21, 2024

The Wisdom of Nurses: A Conversation With Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung

Two nurses share wisdom and stories from the frontlines to change our perception of the profession.
Never Been Better: A Personal Conversation About Mental Illness With Leanne Toshiko Simpson
April 17, 2024

Never Been Better: A Personal Conversation About Mental Illness With Leanne Toshiko Simpson

Author and mental health advocate Leanne Toshiko Simpson talks about her personal experience living with bipolar disorder and her first novel, a romantic comedy about mental illness.
What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy? A Conversation with Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay
March 19, 2024

What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy? A Conversation with Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay

Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay discusses how psychedelic-assisted therapy is being used to treat some mental health and substance use issues.
Embracing Your Middle Age 'Power Years': A Conversation With Sara Smeaton
Feb. 20, 2024

Embracing Your Middle Age 'Power Years': A Conversation With Sara Smeaton

Reframing our thoughts about middle age.
Achieving Job Satisfaction by Taking Charge of Your Career: A Conversation With Rajesh Uttamchandani
Dec. 19, 2023

Achieving Job Satisfaction by Taking Charge of Your Career: A Conversation With Rajesh Uttamchandani

Global HR expert Rajesh Uttamchandani discusses workplace trends.
Making Space for Self-Care While Caring for Others: A Conversation With Elizabeth Miller
Nov. 21, 2023

Making Space for Self-Care While Caring for Others: A Conversation With Elizabeth Miller

Using self-care to support your wellbeing while caregiving for others
How Being Awestruck Can Make You Happier: A Conversation with Dr. Jonah Paquette
Oct. 17, 2023

How Being Awestruck Can Make You Happier: A Conversation with Dr. Jonah Paquette

Psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette explains why experiencing moments of awe can make us happier, healthier, and more compassionate to others.
Why Self-Compassion is Crucial to Mental Wellness: A Conversation with Certified Professional Coach, Jenny Tryanksy
Sept. 19, 2023

Why Self-Compassion is Crucial to Mental Wellness: A Conversation with Certified Professional Coach, Jenny Tryanksy

Certified Professional Coach Jenny Tryanksky explains why and how self-compassion is so important in boosting our mental wellness.
Grief and the Aftermath of Suicide: A Conversation with Alexandra Wyman
Aug. 15, 2023

Grief and the Aftermath of Suicide: A Conversation with Alexandra Wyman

A window discusses grief and her personal experience in the aftermath of suicide