Episodes

Is your worry about the future of the planet affecting your mental health? The Eco Hub founder Candice Batista shares advice on managing our worries about the climate crisis, why a $6 t-shirt costs more than you think, and the number one thing we should all be doing to help save the earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel guilt and shame about your finances? Shannon Lee Simmons says that this is a common struggle for many of her clients. The financial planner explains why social media plays into our feelings of inadequacy, and how we can all improve our relationship with our money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under and how did you react? According to Dane Jensen, how we navigate our highest-pressure moments has a huge impact on the overall trajectory of our lives, both in terms of how successful we are and how much we enjoy the journey along the way. He explains about the difference between stress and pressure, tools we can all use to cope, and why being better at time-management is most definitely not the answer.

Whether you’re still working from home or back in the office, video meetings are here to stay. Executive trainers and communication experts, Judith Asher and Frank O’Halloran share their expertise on how we can all improve our virtual communication skills, one webcam conversation at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family counselor and bestselling author Alyson Schafer shares what it takes to raise a resilient kid and how to tackle some of the most challenging times of parenting. She also talks about how our approach to child-rearing has changed over her 20+ year career, what we could be doing better, and where parents may be a little less hard on themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can what you eat protect you against COVID-19? Immunologist Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason discusses her book The War Against Viruses, and the key role optimal nutrition plays in the prevention and management of chronic illness including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and coronaviruses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From stay-at-home parents to successful executives, many people struggle with a critical voice that tells them they aren’t good enough. Certified personal development coach Jenny Tryansky shares techniques for silencing your inner critic once and for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you avoided crucial dental treatments or vaccines because you’re afraid of needles? You’re not alone. Millions of people around the world experience a serious fear of injections. Clinical health psychologist and public health educator, Dr. Marty Martin shares insight and actionable tools to overcome everything from mild anxiety to outright phobia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when doctors fall apart? General internist Dr. Jillian Horton addresses doctor burnout, her new book, We Are All Perfectly Fine: A Memoir of Love, Medicine and Healing, and how compassionate medicine is the key to protecting the mental health of both physicians and their patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health advocate Mark Henick shares his story of attempting suicide as a teen, why he’s made it his life’s work to break the stigma of mental illness, and how empathy is the key to making meaningful change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Lantz is a policy and implementation expert on aging, health care, and housing. She talks to LifeSpeak about why planning for your later years can ensure that your ‘aging journey’ is a positive one. A passionate advocate for seniors’ care, caregiving, and aging in place, Lantz discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the importance of social connection for older people, what aging care could look like in the future, and how her grandparents had a huge impact on her career choice. See omny...

Why do adult children cut ties? As a parent, how do you heal the conflict? LifeSpeak talks with Dr. Joshua Coleman, a clinical psychologist and leading expert on adult parental estrangement about his latest book, the pain of his own experience, and how empathy is the key to reconciliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LifeSpeak talks to champion of virtual-team strategies Lisette Sutherland about her book, Work Together Anywhere: A Handbook on Working Remotely Successfully for Individuals, Teams, and Managers. Sutherland discusses the latest trends in remote working, what it means to be ‘present’ from afar, and her own personal strategies for avoiding burnout while WFH (working from home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reproductive counselor Dara Roth Edney spent six years trying to conceive a child. In conversation with the LifeSpeak Podcast, she offers a candid account of her own experience and how she now supports others navigating the debilitating stress and uncertainty of infertility. Dara also discusses why she and her partner ultimately decided to pursue gestational surrogacy, and how the global pandemic has impacted those who are in the middle of treatments. Honest and hopeful, Dara’s story is a must-l...

LifeSpeak is the podcast about well-being, mental health, and building resilience through knowledge. Joined by leading experts in health, work, and wellness, we go behind the profession to reveal personal stories of struggle and resilience. Learn, grow, and be inspired. That is the LifeSpeak Podcast. New episodes on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Email us questions or comments at podcast@lifespeak.com Connect with LifeSpeak here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.