“Wellness is not a state of mind,” Emily Nagoski says. “It is not coming to a place of loving yourself. Wellness is a state of action. It is the freedom to move through the natural cycles of the stress response.” Nagoski—author of Come As You Are—began her work as a sex educator and went on to earn an MS in counseling and a PhD in health behavior. Her new bo ... Show More
Dec 30
2026 Energy: Astrology + Enneagram Forecast
Dr. Jennifer Freed, psychological astrologer, sits down with Enneagram coach Courtney Smith for a 2026 forecast focused on fire energy, disruption, and growth. Together, they explore what that means across the zodiac and how each Enneagram type can work with what’s coming. To lea ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2021
BITESIZE | The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle | Drs Emily and Amelia Nagoski #205
Stress is a physiological cycle that has a beginning, a middle and an end. And by understanding how to complete the stress response cycle, you can get rid of the stress even if you can’t remove the stressor.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body ... Show More
14m 24s
Sep 2020
1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
<p>“There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.”</p><p>Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, s ... Show More
1h 38m
Jun 2021
Why You're Burning Out -- And How to Fix It | Leah Weiss
Covid appears to have brought on a spike in burnout, especially among women, millions of whom have exited the workplace since the pandemic began. So what is burnout, exactly? How do you know if you qualify? How do you fix it? And can meditation help? That's what we're tackling to ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2021
Training Your Nervous System To Release Anxiety – With Victoria Albina
<p><strong>// R E A D Y • S E T • R E S E T</strong></p> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This episode is all about codependency, perfectionism, and anxiety. Plus, we talk about moving ourselves out of fight or flight and the differences between venting and complaining.</s ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2024
#1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now
<p>After today, you will never think about stress the same way again.</p><p>You’ll learn exactly what to do to take control of your stress, stay calm under pressure, and find instant relief.</p><p>Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here today to explain stress and how it relates to ... Show More
1h 20m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions we can use to "complete the stress cycle."</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href= ... Show More
<p><strong>// R E A D Y • S E T • R E S E T</strong></p> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This episode is all about how your experience with sex is not hormone-dependent, it is actually dependent upon your brain.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Emily Nagoski i ... Show More
