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104 Things You Can Do for Depression NOW | Dr. Ellen Vora

104 Things You Can Do for Depression NOW | Dr. Ellen Vora

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How Does the Hippocampus Work?

How Does the Hippocampus Work?

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The Anxious Mind

Today’s bonus episode is a stress-buster that reminds us of the power and freedom that come with surrendering to what’s out of our control. In this conversation straight from In goop Health Vancouver, we talk about the angst and anxiety that so many of us feel right now. Three experts who tackle stress with different sets of tools weigh in: Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who often begins by helping her patients heal the physical body. Jennifer Freed, PhD, is a psychotherapist and psychological astrologer known for helping people find clarity and purpose in their lives. And Andrew Kerklaan, DC, spent two decades as a chiropractor looking at stress and pain in the body before turning to study the potential significance of the endocannabinoid system to our well-being. (For more, see The goop Podcast hub.)

Aired 10 months ago 78:19

Animal Radio Episode 1004

"Making Bank" Taking Selfies With Animals Allan Dixon won the best job in the world. He gets paid to take pictures with animals. Allan has an uncanny ability to 'talk' animals into posing for a selfie with him. This might sound like the most privileged, millennial job in the world, but Dixon worked for this role. He'll explain to Animal Radio listeners. Listen Now Breed Specific Legislation Isn't Working There's a new study out by researchers in Denmark on the impact of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL), which is often a city or even country's attempt to ban dog breeds it deems as vicious. The results showed that BSL there had no effect on hospitalizations for dog bites. Listen Now People Cuddle More With Pet Than Significant Other According to a new survey, nearly half of pet parents cuddle with their pooch more than their significant other. The report also found that 24% said they took more pictures with their dog than with friends or family members. 1 in 3 pet parents take their dog along on dates. Why? Respondents said it's because their dog is a good judge of character. More than half said they would consider ending a relationship if their partner didn't like dogs or was severely allergic. Listen Now Tails From A Celebrity Pet-Sitter Have you ever considered quitting your stupid job to become a pet-sitter? Laura Vorreyer shares stories about her bustling Los Angeles dog-walking business. She'll dole out advice for the aspiring pet-sitter. Listen Now Cat Frozen To Guardrail A woman in upstate New York recently saw a post on Facebook about a cat thought to be sleeping on a highway guardrail. She rushed to the location and realized the cat wasn't sleeping. It was stuck. Two of its paws and the cat's tail were frozen to the guardrail so it couldn't get free. The cat, whose name is now "Elsa" from the movie Frozen, was checked out at a veterinary hospital and found to be in pretty good shape. Listen Now National Weather Service Issues 'Small Dog Warning' The National Weather Service is typically pretty stoic with its forecasts and advice, but on one day earlier this month a satellite office of the weather service in Ohio issued an "unofficial Small Dog Warning" on Twitter due to strong winds gusting to 50 mph in parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The Tweet said "Hold on to your pooch! Be sure to make sure both your trash can and your dog don't blow away!" Listen Now Australia Bans Cosmetic Testing On Animals The Australian government has passed a bill that effectively bans animal testing for cosmetics sold in the country. Australia will no longer accept results derived from animal experimentation as evidence of a product's safety or effectiveness. This means cosmetic brands will be required to show that their products are safe with non-animal testing methods. A majority of Australians, 85% are against animal testing for cosmetics. Lori Brooks reports. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

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Making Social Media a Happy Place | Just Melissa

Making Social Media a Happy Place | Just Melissa