Many in the U.S. this week are celebrating the holiday of Thanksgiving - which, unfortunately for many, can mean difficult conversations with family about money, politics, and even the past. At a time when old habits can re-emerge for people, host Morra Aarons-Mele revisits a conversation with Kathleen Smith about family systems theory. The role we played in ... Show More
Nov 25
America’s Nervous System Is Dysregulated with Kate Woodsome
What if the problem in America isn’t just political? What if our collective nervous system is overloaded? In this episode, I sit down with Kate Woodsome, journalist turned civic resilience researcher and trainer, to talk about how personal trauma, chronic stress, and media-driven ... Show More
47m 56s
Nov 20
How To Heal After A Layoff with Yowei Shaw
Layoffs do more than drain your bank account, they shake your sense of worth, belonging, and identity. In this episode, Yowei Shaw, an emotional investigative journalist shares what it felt like to get laid off from NPR, why the experience upends identity and dignity, and how the ... Show More
36m 40s
Nov 18
AI, ADHD, And Humanness with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary
Is your anxiety about AI actually trying to help you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary to talk about AI anxiety, overdiagnosis, ADHD, and why we’ve medicalized so much of our emotional life that we’ve lost sight of what it means to be human. Tracy shares w ... Show More
54m 17s
Dec 2022
When Family is Messy (Christmas Edition)
<p>For most of us, the Christmas season means quality (and quantity) time with family!</p><p>Family can bring so much joy—but it can also surface pain, resentment, and grief, among other unwanted challenges to the holiday season.</p><p>Whether you’re hosting your extended family ... Show More
28m 22s
Nov 2021
Doit-on aimer sa famille ?
Synonyme d’amour ou de rancœur, animée par des cris, ou plongée dans le silence, la famille, est ce lieu que l’on ne choisit pas mais que l’on croit devoir aimer malgré tout. Parce que ne pas aimer sa famille c’est renoncer au seul espace sur terre qui nous “appartient”. Le dire, ... Show More
53m 9s
Nov 2017
5. How to Survive Family Time
<p>Today, we’re talking about how to survive family time during the stressful holiday season. Join me on this episode as I share a powerful strategy to help you prepare for family time, skip the drama, and actually enjoy your holidays.</p><p>Get full show notes and more informati ... Show More
27m 56s