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Mar 11
How to be happy when the world makes you depressed (Reissue)
228. Hold on to your handbasket! Every day, the headlines push our buttons of alarm, despair, and fury all at once. What’s a thinking, feeling human to do, besides invest in a Hunger Games-style bow and arrow? This week, in an episode that originally ran in January 2019, Dr. Elle ... Show More
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What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)
192. Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon. We can all relate to feeling as insecure as a newly-launched cryptocurrency. Luckily, there is lots we can do. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers how to feel better ab ... Show More
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Feb 25
How to beat winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Reissue)
9. When all that’s left of the fa-la-las is rock-hard fruitcake, the winter blahs creep up, settle in, and hang around until spring. In this episode from the very early days of the podcast (2014!), Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 8 tips to deal with the blahs and their more serious c ... Show More
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Apr 2020
387 - How to Tell If You're Really Hungry
7m 37s
Jan 2022
Proof That Healthy Habits Turn Back the Biological Clock
<p>We all hope that eating better and getting some exercise will keep us healthier for longer, but now a new study shows exactly how much good habits can slow the biological aging process.</p>
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8m 25s
Dec 2020
600 - Facts About Trans Fats (and Their Replacements)
8m 46s
Apr 2020
569 - How to Get Groceries for Two Weeks in One Easy Trip
<p>Here are some simple steps to help you get the right items and amounts at the grocery store so you can stop wasting food and save on unnecessary trips.</p>
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10m 20s
Dec 2020
599 - Why Am I So Hungry Before My Period?
<p>It's common to experience an increased appetite or cravings for certain foods before your period. Understanding what's going on in your body and brain can help you cope.</p>
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Oct 2019
547 - 3 Strategies for Eating Healthier: Which One Works Best?
<p>There's new research on the most effective strategies for changing behavior. Which one can help you eat healthier?</p>
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Mar 2021
611 - 3 Ways the Pandemic Helped us Eat Better
<p>There's no doubt pandemic restrictions have affected our eating habits in ways both good and bad. We've all heard enough about the "quarantine 15," so let's take a look at the upsides of pandemic eating.</p>
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Jun 2020
577 - How Endurance Sports Affect Appetite
<p>Exercising for longer periods can stimulate your appetite. Endurance athlete and coach Brock Armstrong joins me with tips on how to avoid unwanted weight gain when training for endurance sports.</p>
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20m 52s
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592 - Is Soy Healthy or Harmful?
<p>Is soy healthy or harmful? There's lots of conflicting info. Monica puts the soy hype into perspective with the latest scientific research.</p>
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13m 28s
Feb 2021
607 - Is Sourdough Bread Better for You?
10m 22s
Becoming an antiracist starts with an important first step—losing our defenses. Confronting the implicit biases we all have means getting uncomfortable ... and it's the only way to grow.
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<p>We're told to listen to our bodies. But feelings of hunger aren't always a reliable guide as to whether your body needs food. </p>
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<p>Many people assume that sourdough must be more nutritious than regular bread. But is there any science to support that assumption?</p><p>Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.quickanddi ... Show More