#237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins
“In the game of life, what I’m solving for is regret minimization. . .I want the highest score in net fulfillment.” —Bill Perkins
Understanding nature’s effects on stress requires more than intuition
A recent study investigated how nature walks impact brain regions involved in stress responses but trips on its own assumptions
Does solitude equate to loneliness?
At all stages of life, we spend more time alone than ever before in history. Are we growing lonely?
#228 ‒ Improving body composition, female-specific training principles, and overcoming an eating disorder | Holly Baxter, APD
“You will always lose muscle mass when you attempt a fat-loss phase, but the leaner you get, the greater the risk of that muscle loss because you no longer have that caloric cushioning to support that.” —Holly Baxter
#226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, a columnist for The Atlantic, and the bestselling author of…
How horror may reduce anxiety and improve mental well-being
Could watching scary movies actually be good for your health?
#225 ‒ The comfort crisis, doing hard things, rucking, and more | Michael Easter, MA
“Dancing on the edge of failure, you can realize that it’s not that big of a deal.” —Michael Easter
Prioritizing “real friends” over “deal friends”
According to a May 2021 survey, Americans report having fewer close friendships than they did 30 years ago. But according to a recent conversation I had with author and social scientist Arthur Brooks, friendship is one of the key factors in finding and maintaining happiness as we age.
#219 ‒ Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): skills for overcoming depression, emotional dysregulation, and more | Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP
“I honestly believe that anybody could benefit from learning DBT skills.” —Shireen Rizvi
#208 – Tragedy, grief, healing, and finding happiness | Kelsey Chittick
“There’s just a real relief when you stop wishing it was different, whatever it is.” —Kelsey Chittick