# well being (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover well being. Page: Feed: --- ## [“New study unveils the daily reality of vaping addiction among younger Australians” - In Conversation with Professor Michelle Jongenelis, Melbourne University Centre for Behaviour change.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/New-study-unveils-the-daily-reality-of-vaping-addiction-among-younger-Australians---In-Conversation-with-Professor-Michelle-Jongenelis--Melbourne-University-Centre-for-Behaviour-change-e3ni288) _2026-08-18 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine speaks with Professor Jongenelis, senior author and Co-Convenor of the Public Health Association of Australia’s, Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Special Interest Group about a new study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. The study ‘A day in the life: An ecological momentary assessment of people’s experiences with vaping’, was led by the University… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/124372680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F52db70d6-3d1a-6331-0243-298728ff630e.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Fred Smith OAM – ‘Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at War’ – Gigs, Festivals, Life the Universe and Everything.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Fred-Smith-OAM--Unforgotten-Songs-of-Australians-at-War--Gigs--Festivals--Life-the-Universe-and-Everything-e3ni201) _2026-08-18 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine spoke with Fred Smith OAM, acclaimed Canberra-based folk musician, author, diplomat and storyteller prior to his performances at the Australian War Memorial on the 15th August which coincided with the 5 year anniversary of the Fall of Kabul in Afghanistan in 2021. “The show combines the iconic ballads of Henry Lawson, Eric Bogle and John Schumann with songs written by Fred when meeting… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/124372417/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2Fc577d198-53c5-b979-245d-29801d107f06.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Ben Fioramonte, General Manager, Children, Families and Disability Support at Settlement Services International (SSI), and Chair of NCDRC.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Ben-Fioramonte--General-Manager--Children--Families-and-Disability-Support-at-Settlement-Services-International-SSI--and-Chair-of-NCDRC-e3n6u4k) _2026-08-10 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine chats with Ben Fioramonte about the recently released report ‘No Child Left Out – Designing Thriving Kids for a Diverse Australia’ and the role of SSI in partnership with the National Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Reform Committee (NCDRC) in the research. Ben shared that the “NCDRC was established in response to a recognised need for a collective and coordinated approach to inform… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/124008020/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2Fe5760cfe-274a-4670-9532-e1fce43d7fd4.mp3) ## [Ep 32 - Financial Partners](https://soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/financial-partners) _2026-08-04 · Workplace Matters_ In this episode of Workplace Matters we talk about having a financial partner. A financial partner is a third party who assists a workplace with their financial benefits and employee personal financial needs. Beyond reducing the huge administrative burden these services entail, this relationship can boost benefit participation, increase employee recruitment and retention, protect employee privacy,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374470695-healthierworkforcecenter-financial-partners.mp3) ## [Lung Cancer Awareness: From the Top Down and the Bottom Up](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21380/lung-cancer-awareness-from-the-top-down-and-the-bottom-up/) _2026-07-31 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ When an MRI revealed a small mass in her right lung, Shira Boehler, by her own admission, ignored it. A...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21380/Lung_Cancer_Awareness_Top_Down_Bottom_Up.mp3) ## [There Is No Prosthetic for an Amputated Spirit](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/There-Is-No-Prosthetic-for-an-Amputated-Spirit-e3mmqbl) _2026-07-29 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ You can fit a man for a new leg. Machinists can carve titanium into the shape of what he lost, and in six months he’ll walk into a room and no one will know the difference. There are specialists for this. Protocols. Insurance codes. An entire industry built around the quiet miracle of replacing what the body loses.But what do you fit a woman for when grief takes the part of her that used to laugh… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/123479861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2Fe2315ae3-43a5-b5e2-55b4-7ccf47cca65c.mp3) ## [The Real Story Behind Today’s Drug Price Headlines](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21370/the-real-story-behind-todays-drug-price-headlines/) _2026-07-27 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Pharmacy costs have an outsized impact on overall healthcare spend for employers. But much happens before a drug’s price is...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21370/Real_Story_Behind_Today_Drug_Price_Headlines.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Dr Piers Gooding, Director, Mental Health & Disability Law Centre La Trobe University – “People with psychosis face abuse, discrimination and early death, despite global reforms”.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Dr-Piers-Gooding--Director--Mental-Health--Disability-Law-Centre-La-Trobe-University--People-with-psychosis-face-abuse--discrimination-and-early-death--despite-global-reforms-e3mj8ne) _2026-07-27 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine chats with Dr Piers Gooding, newly appointed Director of the La Trobe Mental Health and Disability Law Centre about his recently published international review. The co-authored paper published in The Lancet, reviewed “350 research papers across 35 years, finding a persistent gap between global human rights commitments and the lived reality experienced by people with psychosis in low and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/123363502/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2F466493d0-74ca-ca13-e2fc-4cc6f11231fc.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Juliana Nkrumah AM – The Rise Project - Addressing Gender Inequity for Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) Women in the Workforce.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Juliana-Nkrumah-AM--The-Rise-Project---Addressing-Gender-Inequity-for-Culturally-and-Racially-Marginalised-CARM-Women-in-the-Workforce-e3mj7s7) _2026-07-13 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine chats with Juliana Nkrumah AM to discuss the early findings from the RISE Project, how the project came about and some of the key outcomes for Settlement Services International (SSI), its partner organisations and the women who participated. RISE stands for Realise, Inspire, Support, Energise, and was a “four-year initiative working with 25 organisations across Australia to break down… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/123362631/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2F70771cfa-3605-10a4-75cb-6c5b2bac43a4.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Moya Simpson OAM, and John Shortis OAM – Music, Singing, Humour and Well-being.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Moya-Simpson-OAM--and-John-Shortis-OAM--Music--Singing--Humour-and-Well-being-e3l8egb) _2026-06-25 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine chats with well-known Canberra musicians and performers, Moya Simpson and John Shortis about their long performance history, music projects and how singing, creativity and humour can improve well-being. John and Moya have been honing their storytelling and particular political satire and cabaret artistry since the early 90’s. Moya is well known for her love of world music, vocal workshops;… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/121960395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F19db4194-8599-58ac-2c6e-1bb28e2e1cd8.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QeqArHSZcOeq) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Psychological Strength and Well-being: The Key to Peak Performance](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21361/psychological-strength-and-well-being-the-key-to-peak-performance/) _2026-06-24 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ While it is crucial for employees to perform at their highest level in any organization, it is especially critical when...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21361/Psychological_Strength_Well_being_Key_Peak_Performance.mp3) ## [Decoding the Science of Chronic Pain](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21354/decoding-the-science-of-chronic-pain/) _2026-06-02 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Chronic pain affects one quarter of adults globally, costing employers roughly half a trillion dollars in lost productivity, absenteeism, and...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21354/Decoding_Science_Chronic_Pain.mp3) ## [Professor Ludmila Stern, School of Humanities and Language, University of NSW (UNSW) - "Lost in Translation" – Is Human Expertise Still Critical in Language Translation in the Age of AI –](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/Professor-Ludmila-Stern--School-of-Humanities-and-Language--University-of-NSW-UNSW---Lost-in-Translation--Is-Human-Expertise-Still-Critical-in-Language-Translation-in-the-Age-of-AI-e3jrs33) _2026-05-25 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine speaks with Professor Ludmila Stern founder of the Master of Interpreting and Translation in Interpreting and Translation Studies at UNSW - a professional program endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Professor Sternhas played a key role in shaping translation and interpreting education in Australia over the past 20 years. Professor Stern… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/120499747/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2Fc2724cfe-ebb3-8eae-2ef1-1303c8eafac8.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Rosemary Dupont, Local Canberra Volunteer and Businesswoman - National Volunteer Week 18 - 24 May 2026 - 'Your Year to Volunteer'](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Rosemary-Dupont--Local-Canberra-Volunteer-and-Businesswoman---National-Volunteer-Week-18---24-May-2026---Your-Year-to-Volunteer-e3jrrlj) _2026-05-25 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine chats with local Canberra volunteer and businesswoman, Rosemary Dupont, about the theme for National Volunteering Week 2026 – “Your Year to Volunteer.” Rosemary shares her personal experience of volunteering and why formal and informal volunteering is so important to our communities and well-being. Statistics - According to Volunteering Australia - \* Volunteering remains essential to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/120499315/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2F722e9bb5-b44d-c78d-595c-c84b17700b0c.mp3) ## [Beyond Burnout: Supporting the Emerging Mental Health Challenges Facing Millennials and Gen Z](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21344/beyond-burnout-supporting-the-emerging-mental-health-challenges-facing-millennials-and-gen-z/) _2026-05-18 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Nearly 40 percent of Gen Z and 35 percent of millennials say they’re stressed or anxious most of the time....\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21344/Beyond_Burnout_Supporting_Emerging_Mental_Health_Challenges_Facing_Millennials_Gen_Z.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Dr Georgia Van Toorn, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Algorithms, Governance, Ethics, AI and the NDIS Reforms.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Dr-Georgia-Van-Toorn--Senior-Lecturer--School-of-Social-Sciences--University-of-New-South-Wales-UNSW--Algorithms--Governance--Ethics--AI-and-the-NDIS-Reforms-e3jh9n5) _2026-05-11 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ In light of the recent announcements about cuts to the NDIS and the use of algorithmic assessment tools, Áine chats with Dr Georgia Van Toorn to unpack and explain in plain language what algorithms are; how they are created; and how they are being used in health and disability assessments. What is good governance? Do ethics and ethicalframeworks have a role in ensuring safety and good outcomes for… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/120153253/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-18%2F0388abcc-ad73-06f1-4844-1b3fb8f62947.mp3) ## [In Conversation with Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Vice-President, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) – Serious concerns as the government takes for granted the needs of people with disabilities.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/transformingperceptions/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Jarrod-Sandell-Hay--Vice-President--People-with-Disability-Australia-PWDA--Serious-concerns-as-the-government-takes-for-granted-the-needs-of-people-with-disabilities-e3itdgt) _2026-05-05 · Transforming Perceptions · Transforming Perceptions_ Áine speaks with Jarrod Sandell-Hay from PWDA following on from the Australian Federal Minister Mark Butler’s announcement on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 of the government’s plans to make huge cuts to NDIS spending and exit 160,000 participants from the program. How will these huge changes affect people with disability and their families? What are they most concerned about? What supports are… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1134be74/podcast/play/119501789/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2Ff49ded84-44a7-9316-b41c-452d5bdca96f.mp3) ## [Ep 31 - Financial Well-Being](https://soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/financial-well-being) _2026-04-30 · Workplace Matters_ What does it actually take for an employee to feel financially secure? On this episode of Workplace Matters, we’re diving into financial well-being. We break down how workplace policies work with compensation and comprehensive benefits to help workers feel financially stable. Guest Shelly Freemole from Hills Bank shares how they help businesses empower their employees through financial education… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2311419428-healthierworkforcecenter-financial-well-being.mp3) ## [Simple Screening; Big Impact: Kidney Care Around the Globe](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21336/simple-screening-big-impact-kidney-care-around-the-globe/) _2026-04-29 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Chronic kidney disease affects 10% of the world’s population, including 37 million adults in the U.S.; 90% of those impacted...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21336/21336/Simple_Screening_Big_Impact_Kidney_Care_Around_Globe.mp3) ## [The Promise and Risk of Multi-Cancer Blood Tests](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21328/the-promise-and-risk-of-multi-cancer-blood-tests/) _2026-04-13 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Liquid biopsy tests, blood tests with the potential to detect up to 50 types of cancers, are being embraced by...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21328/Promise_Risk_Multi_Cancer_Blood_Tests.mp3) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QHAuhsO6CwRE) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [The Reality of Today’s Aging Workforce and the Longevity Landscape](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21319/the-reality-of-todays-aging-workforce-and-the-longevity-landscape/) _2026-03-30 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Older adults make up roughly 14% of the U.S. population but account for about 50% of health care spending. And...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21319/Reality_Today_Aging_Workforce_Longevity_Landscape.mp3) ## [Do No Harm: How AI Helps to Prevent Patient Harm](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21310/do-no-harm-how-ai-helps-to-prevent-patient-harm/) _2026-03-16 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ Medical errors related to misdiagnoses contribute to an estimated $870 billion in waste in the U.S. each year. Artificial intelligence...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21310/Do_No_Harm_How_AI_Helps_Prevent_Patient_Harm.mp3) ## [Crafting the Story: Communicating with Impact](https://connectedsocialmedia.com/21288/crafting-the-story-communicating-with-impact/) _2026-02-24 · Business Group on Health · Business Group on Health_ There is a focus driving your strategy, reason behind every change to your benefits program, and a story. It’s how...\[…\] [Listen](https://media26.connectedsocialmedia.com/BusinessGrouponHealth/21288/Crafting_Story_Communicating_Impact.mp3) ## [Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked #2 — UN DSG Amina Mohammed on Power, Presence & Why Hope Isn’t Soft](https://soundcloud.com/nyumcsilver/soft-power-ajm) _2026-02-19 · NYU McSilver Podcasts_ “Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked” explores the subtle yet powerful ways nations, organizations, and individuals shape opinions, drive change, and wield influence—without coercion. McSilver Fellow-in-Residence Penny Abeywardena dives into the strategies that define soft power both locally and globally, from cultural diplomacy and media narratives to corporate branding and grassroots activism. Amina… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2269718756-nyumcsilver-soft-power-ajm.mp3) ## [Ep 30 - Hearing Loss Prevention](https://soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/hearing-loss-prevention) _2026-01-21 · Workplace Matters_ In this episode of Workplace Matters, we examine hearing loss and the workplace. What are the causes, risks, and long-term impacts of noise-induced and chemically-induced hearing loss on worker health, safety, and well-being? We spoke with Kellsie Busho, an audiologist and a Director of Clinical Programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa, about why… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2246947964-healthierworkforcecenter-hearing-loss-prevention.mp3) ## [Incivility: Stress and Consequences](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41296) _2025-12-27 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Rudeness is not just annoying. John O’Brien, psychologist and author of "Rudeness Rehab," links everyday rudeness to stress and even broader health outcomes, including differences in life expectancy. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" \[Health and Medicine\] \[Humanities\] \[Show ID: 41296\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41296.mp3) ## [How to Finish the Year Strong (Even if You’ve Fallen Behind)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/How-to-Finish-the-Year-Strong-Even-if-Youve-Fallen-Behind-e3crnpl) _2025-12-27 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ In this episode of the Rising Heroes Podcast , Toluse Francis dives into the psychology of momentum. Many people wait for the New Year to start fresh, but the real winners are those who use the final weeks of the year to build speed. Learn practical strategies to overcome fatigue, refocus on your core goals, and hit the ground running for 2026. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/113155317/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-27%2F09609d3c-e000-3069-a577-740a6bcbd5cd.mp3) ## [Why How You Finish is More Important Than How You Started](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/Why-How-You-Finish-is-More-Important-Than-How-You-Started-e3crneo) _2025-12-27 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ In this episode of the Rising Heroes Podcast , Toluse Francis dives into the psychology of momentum. Many people wait for the New Year to start fresh, but the real winners are those who use the final weeks of the year to build speed. Learn practical strategies to overcome fatigue, refocus on your core goals, and hit the ground running for 2026 [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/113154968/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-27%2F415051920-44100-2-4bf6a9e3f4e12.mp3) ## [Rise Up Hero](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/Rise-Up-Hero-e3cnf2t) _2025-12-23 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ In life, we can get knocked down but what differentiates us is what we do afterwards. Do you remain down or do you dust yourself and get back? In this episode, I share that our experiences should act as the fuel for the next phase. What experience are you going to use as fuel? Write back to me. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/113015325/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-23%2F1a5669e2-9df5-b4e5-d659-3bbdc243d4a9.mp3) ## [Why Empathy Is Essential](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/Why-Empathy-Is-Essential-e3bub0m) _2025-12-05 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ Empathy is a big deal and not just now but ever will it be. Let's be kind to others We muct show others around us that empathy is not about social status but the state of our heart [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/112191958/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-5%2F413816910-44100-2-8c9e92617429f.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NFZ7IsU3cUuZ) _2025-12-05 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Ep 29 - Worker Well-Being Between Generations](https://soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/ep-29-worker-well-being-between-generations) _2025-11-25 · Workplace Matters_ In this episode of Workplace Matters we are looking at multiple generations of individuals in the workplace along with strengths and challenges of having different age groups working together. We spoke with Dr. Cal Halvorsen from the Washington University in St. Louis Schools of Social Work and Public Health and Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being Project Lead and Investigator. Dr.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2173397283-healthierworkforcecenter-ep-29-worker-well-being-between-generations.mp3) ## [Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked Ep. 1 — Diane von Furstenberg Unwraps Soft Power](https://soundcloud.com/nyumcsilver/soft-power-dvf) _2025-11-21 · NYU McSilver Podcasts_ “Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked” explores the subtle yet powerful ways nations, organizations, and individuals shape opinions, drive change, and wield influence—without coercion. McSilver Fellow-in-Residence Penny Abeywardena dives into the strategies that define soft power both locally and globally, from cultural diplomacy and media narratives to corporate branding and grassroots activism. Diane… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2216781554-nyumcsilver-soft-power-dvf.mp3) ## [Dealing with Difficult People](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40599) _2025-11-15 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ If you feel like there's more rudeness in the world, you're not alone. According to John O'Brien, psychologist and author of "Rudeness Rehab," there's a pandemic of incivility. O'Brien says we're seeing bad behavior everywhere, from the streets to the workplace to even the operating room. As part of our Osher Author Talk series, host Henry DeVries talks with O'Brien about the physical and mental… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40599.mp3) ## [The weight of doing what's right for you](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-11-12 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ Whitney returns home to Los Angeles after her fall road trip with reflections on closure, accessibility, and the complicated peace that comes from choosing integrity over ease. This episode moves through themes of neurodivergence, justice sensitivity, anxiety, and the courage it takes to make decisions that protect long-term wellbeing—especially when the world rewards convenience and conformity.… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/d3nTLVbXj/media/zalQjFNFu.mp3) ## [When rest doesn’t fix it: on neurodivergent burnout, shame, and self-acceptance](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-10-16 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ Whitney returns after her longest podcast break yet with an unfiltered reflection on what it means to try again when everything feels heavy. Recorded from her childhood bedroom in Massachusetts during her annual fall road trip, this episode explores fatigue, executive dysfunction, burnout, and the complex relationship between rest, shame, and self-acceptance. She shares recent experiences—from… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/90rpz3No6/media/Gux9nyn0m.mp3) ## [Scientists Find the BEST Lighting Color for Emotional Well-Being](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41054) _2025-09-22 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Why does amber light ease stress and anxiety? One theory is that it’s similar to the natural orange light experienced in nature, like sunsets and campfires. Thanks to interest and funding in color psychology research, discoveries like this will improve emotional and mental health for everyone, especially those who need it most like hospital patients and those in elder care housing. Series: "UC… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41054.mp3) ## [What filled me with joy at Natural Products Expo 2025](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-07-28 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ Whitney shares her full recap of Natural Products Expo West 2025 in Anaheim. You’ll hear what it was like to attend one of the biggest industry trade shows in the natural products world—from staying at the Hilton for the first time to sampling everything from oat milk truffles to sugar-free condensed coconut milk. This episode is a mix of product discovery, founder stories, and real talk about how… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/irOvcUt6J/media/iYhChHaAQ.mp3) ## [A Guided Meditation Exercise with Fadel Zeidan](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40783) _2025-07-21 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Join Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D. for a guided meditation. Follow along as he teaches simple breathing techniques and short practices designed to build focus and calm the nervous system. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" \[Health and Medicine\] \[Show ID: 40783\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40783.mp3) ## [A quick word about speaking up in tumultuous times](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-06-26 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ Whitney (she/her) shares a brief update in response to the current state of the world. This episode steps outside the usual format to acknowledge the uncertainty, fear, and collective concern surrounding global events, political shifts, and the growing tension in the U.S. If you’re looking for safe, thoughtful spaces to process what’s happening—or you’ve wondered where Whitney’s been politically… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/v-rDwu30D/media/DC0hcPEdV.mp3) ## [The unexpected delight of doing less and how that leaves room for more](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-05-26 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ In this cozy, meandering update, Whitney sits down to catch you up on life since the last recording. You’ll hear about her first Disneyland trip in nearly 20 years, prepping for the Beyoncé concert, thoughts on aging and creativity, her recent movie obsession, and what it’s been like revamping her private community, Beyond Measure . This episode is an honest reflection on energy, joy, connection,… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/9W_EWXTTl/media/hXIzknke-.mp3) ## [Mindfulness-Based Mental Training to Enhance Well-Being and Healthy Aging](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40267) _2025-05-23 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., discusses the science of mindfulness and how meditation can change the brain. He explains what happens in the brain during stress, how mindfulness helps us become more self-aware, and why it's important to pay attention on purpose. Zeidan shares easy ways to bring mindfulness into daily life, even in small moments. The video includes guided meditations led by Zeidan. Viewers… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40267.mp3) ## [In-Depth with Experts: Two-Generational Health During the Perinatal Period](https://soundcloud.com/nyumcsilver/ttac-2024) _2025-04-10 · NYU McSilver Podcasts_ How do we embrace two-generational health (child and caregiver) during the complete perinatal period — from pregnancy into early childhood? And how does the two-generation approach create better outcomes for families and prepare children for a lifetime of well-being? NYU McSilver partnered with the NYC Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Network Training and Technical Assistance Center… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2075663688-nyumcsilver-ttac-2024.mp3) ## [A Big Life Shift 15 Years in the Making](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-04-01 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ After a few months away, Whitney returns to the mic to talk about burnout, creative vulnerability, and stepping into a new chapter of life and work. From reflecting on the emotional toll of content creation to revealing why she made the surprising leap into full-time employment after 15 years as a freelancer, this episode is packed with raw insights on work, energy, identity, and neurodivergence.… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/D_k_oaDUz/media/KOr4SowLq.mp3) ## [4 Steps To Behavioral Change](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40602) _2025-03-21 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D., explores how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting behavioral change. Lim breaks down a simple, four-step framework to help people achieve their goals, whether it's improving health, forming better habits, or making positive life changes. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" \[Health and Medicine\] \[Show ID: 40602\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40602.mp3) ## [Ep 28 - Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace](https://soundcloud.com/healthierworkforcecenter/musculoskeletal-disorders-and-the-workplace) _2025-03-16 · Workplace Matters_ In this episode of Workplace Matters we talk about Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs. Musculoskeletal disorders are common, chronic health conditions which impact workers. Ann Marie Dale, a retired professor of medicine and occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Louis Missouri, spent years treating workers with Musculoskeletal disorders and researched how the workplace can play a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2060081496-healthierworkforcecenter-musculoskeletal-disorders-and-the-workplace.mp3) ## [Body Health = Brain Health](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40508) _2025-01-30 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ What's the secret to supporting a sharp mind at any age? In this program, Dr. Nancy Isenberg discusses the latest science-based practices to promote brain health and resiliency as we age. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" \[Health and Medicine\] \[Show ID: 40508\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40508.mp3) ## [The Power of Pause: Prioritizing Health, Community, and Social Justice](https://whitneylauritsen.com/beyond-measure/) _2025-01-16 · This Might Get Uncomfortable_ Whitney shares an update after a three-month hiatus from podcasting. From the struggles of consistency to reflections on mental health, privilege, and social justice, Whitney opens up about the events and lessons that shaped her journey over the past few months. Join Whitney as she recounts her experiences, including navigating the aftermath of the 2024 election, facing personal challenges, and… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/Sk-I7xquL/media/1od37Ospm.mp3) ## [Transferring Knowledge into Transformation: Building Lasting Personal Change through Awareness Intention and Action with Anthony Lim](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40323) _2024-12-27 · Mindy Body Connection (Audio)_ Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D., explores how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting behavioral change. Lim breaks down a simple, four-step framework—awareness, intention, action, and reflection—to help people achieve their goals, whether it's improving health, forming better habits, or making positive life changes. Through real-life examples and insights from neuroscience, he emphasizes the power… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40323.mp3) ## [Happiness is Free But Priceless](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/Happiness-is-Free-But-Priceless-e2s6nsh) _2024-12-11 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ Happiness is free but priceless they say. This episode delves into this. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/95690065/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-11%2F391380827-44100-2-1a0e616dda8b7.m4a) ## [Making Decisions](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingheroes/episodes/Making-Decisions-e2ro6tq) _2024-12-01 · Toluse Dove Francis · Rising Heroes Podcast w/Toluse Francis_ The things we consider while making decisions may not be what we should consider sometimes. This short episode shares on why you need to focuse on the reasons as against what people will say. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b73b3a0/podcast/play/95213946/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-1%2F390794435-44100-2-495d86bd69d3.mp3)