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No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

How do we adapt in an uncertain world? In her new memoir, "The Light We Carry," the former first lady shares her philosophy on the relationships we have throughout our lives—with our partners, our families and ourselves. "You have to evolve with it," she says. In this special epi ... Show More

Taking control of how you operate in all the different relationships in your life is the foundation of a good HEALTHY life. Asma Sherif Mounir speaks on how she went against common advice in regards to her relationships. Instead she chose to follow her instincts and sense of hone ... Show More

Caregiving responsibilities for women have drastically increased since the start of the pandemic. And with new demands at home and at work, many women have struggled to find a balance between work and family. On today's show, economist Claudia Goldin joins us to talk about that a ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2201:Dr. Kelly Flanagan reveals that communication, while important, is not the foundation of a powerful marriage. He argues ... Show More

Katherine Woodward Thomas, seasoned marriage and family therapist, shares her profound wisdom gained from over two decades of counseling and her personal journey, including her own divorce. Thomas delves into the societal pressure around the "happily ever after" myth, tracing its ... Show More

Michele from the Live Out Loud podcast joins the show to share her views on navigating the dating scene and relationships. And how she's focusing on "dating her friends" and cultivating the relationships with people who are already in her life.  

Today on the show I'm talking to Val Jones, host of The Selfish Woman podcast and certified coach who has spent the last decade helping women burn the rule book, reinvent themselves, and take their power back. Val teaches and speaks from her own experiences of two divorces, emoti ... Show More

Oprah talks about the life-changing advice she received from her mentor Dr. Maya Angelou—"When someone tells you who they are, believe them"—and shares how she learned this lesson the hard way. Oprah also recalls teaming up with Dr. Phil to help engaged couple Angela and Eric con ... Show More

This episode is incredibly educational when it comes to our attachment styles.  I talk with licensed psychotherapist Ellen Boeder about how attachment styles are formed, how they impact our adult relationships, and what we can do to heal them so we can have more secure attachment ... Show More

I'm catching up with my old friend Rania Sidky, a health coach, mother of three and host of a new cooking show, who was married, divorced, then remarried the same guy. Over the past few years, she's been able to reinvent herself by getting to know her children over again, finding ... Show More