In Stephan Lee’s terrific young-adult novel K-Pop Confidential, the character Candace’s performance illustrates the same lesson that I saw in my daughter Eleanor’s second-grade show on the monkey bars: Sometimes we should expect more from ourselves, and sometimes we should accept ourselves—our own gifts, our own limitations, and our own way to achieve an aim ... Show More
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Move Happier: The Perfect (Free) Audiobook Listen for Your Next Walk
We're excited to join Libro.fm's Audiobook Walk on June 13, a celebration of getting outside, moving your body, and listening to great books. Learn more: blog.libro.fm/audiobookmonth. To celebrate, we're sharing the first 26 minutes of Louise Erdrich's "The Mighty Red," a darkly ... Show More
34m 1s
Jun 10
Ep. 590: Very Special Episode! 20 Practical Strategies for Managing Worry
We tackle a big happiness stumbling block: worry. We share 20 practical strategies for managing worry—from scheduling time to worry, to recognizing when a worry isn't “ripe,” to making a list, and more. Resources & links related to this episode: Kevin Henkes’s Wemberly Worried (A ... Show More
37m 2s
Feb 2024
Best "I AM" Affirmations for Abundance, Success, Wealth & Confidence - 8 HOURS Positive Affirmations
<p>Listen to this every night before you go to bed! It goes straight to your subconscious mind. These are 8 HOURS of the Best Positive Affirmations! </p><br><p>Begin incorporating daily affirmations into your routine, and you'll witness how they directly influence your subconscio ... Show More
7h 59m
Feb 2024
How to Raise Good Humans w/ Dr. Aliza Pressman
Today I teamed up with the brilliant developmental psychologist and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, Dr. Aliza Pressman, for a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of parenting, sexuality, and relationships. From decoding the mysteries of "the talk" with kids to unra ... Show More
45m 49s
May 2025
Dr. Shelley Sella on Her New Book: Beyond Limits
<p>There are many reasons why someone may require a third-trimester abortion, including both fetal implications and maternal implications (such as health diagnoses and difficult life circumstances). <b>Dr. Shelley Sella</b>, retired OB-GYN, first woman to openly provide third-tri ... Show More
46m 18s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More