Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty and rest. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of “How to Winter,” talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind and what can we learn from the wa ... Show More
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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dyslexia; how kids at risk can be identified early; what interventions work best; ... Show More
39m 5s
Oct 1
Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD
Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties ar ... Show More
36m 46s
Sep 24
Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD
You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how ... Show More
34m 33s
Dec 2024
The Winter Mindset: How Norwegians Love the Winter (And You Can Too)
When people think about winter, they often focus on the negatives: the cold, the dark, and the seasonal depression the season can bring. But my guest today questions whether winter really has to be so miserable and says that by changing our mindset, we can actually learn to enjoy ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
Cold Exposure for Mental Health
Can cold exposure improve your mental health? In this episode, we explore the science behind cold therapy methods like ice baths, cryotherapy, cold-water swimming, and cold showers. Backed by research, we dive into the physiological and psychological effects of cold exposure, inc ... Show More
1h 36m
May 2025
Saunas, cold exposure, and your health: what the science says | Dr. Susanna Søberg & Prof. Tim Spector
Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 Get ZOE’s new app Most of us avoid the cold. We crank up the heating, bundle up in layers, and curse every icy gust of wind. But what if freezing — or even sweating — could be the key to better health? In this episode, Jonathan is joined by tw ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2024
2675: Seasonal Affective Disorder by Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness on Benefits of Physical Activity & Exposure to Daylight
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 2675:Becca Shern explores how dietary and lifestyle changes can combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Highlighting the i ... Show More
12m 20s
Apr 2025
1205: [CASE STUDY] Climbing the Inner Mountain: What Fear, Nature & Seasons Teach Us About Emotional Freedom with Morgan Ruff
What do rock climbing, emotional growth, and seasonal change have in common? Heather sits down with Morgan—coach, wilderness adventurer, and mentor inside of Heather’s community—to unpack what it really means to face fear, trust your training, and move forward when everything ins ... Show More
38m 16s
Dec 2023
#449 Carole Dalmas : Les bienfaits du froid !
Anne Ghesquière reçoit dans Métamorphose Carole Dalmas, enseignante de yoga sensoriel, accompagnatrice en montagne et thérapeute. Nous tenons, pour la plupart le froid comme un ennemi contre lequel il faut se protéger à tout prix. Et si le froid était au contraire notre allié ? E ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2024
Finding Light on Darker Days
Episode 219: Finding Light on Darker Days | In this episode of The Yoga Inspired Life, Shayla dives into ways to embrace the winter season with positivity, self-care, and mindfulness. As the days grow shorter and colder, it’s natural to feel less motivated, but winter also offers ... Show More
20m 54s