Embracing Sadness in the Pursuit of Happiness

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We react to sadness in a variety of unhelpful ways. We try to suppress it. We experience guilt over it and apologize to the people around us for feeling it. We assume it means we've failed. We even fear it.

But sadness will touch us all - and to be happier and more resilient we need to accept the emotion and work with it to make our lives better.

In this podcast journalist Helen Russell (author of How to be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad Better.) joins Dr. Laurie Santos to explain why our view of sadness needs to be rehabilitated.

Click here to listen to this podcast at https://www.happinesslab.fm

How Dogs Can Help Us Become Better Humans

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Here’s a pet friendly podcast from Broken Brain.

“We spend countless hours training our dogs, but how often do we consider what they have to teach us? Dogs teach us so many important life lessons. They teach us about gratitude, love and compassion, being present, and so much more. When humans bring a dog into their lives, they are most often looking for a companion; what they may not realize is that they are getting a teacher as well.”

“On today’s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru, talks to Tamar Geller, a celebrity dog trainer, a New York Times bestselling author, and as Oprah says “A Life Coach for Dogs and their People.” Tamar has revolutionized the way dog training is done. The Loved Dog method that Tamar created over 30 years ago is based on the knowledge she acquired as an Intelligence Officer with the Israeli Elite Special Forces, from the respect she gained for the wisdom of nature while observing wolves in the wild, and her devotion to personal growth.”

Click here to listen on The Broken Brain Podcast website.

Breaking Through Depression, Perfectionism, and People Pleasing with Mia Lux

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“If you struggle with feeling hopeless, sad, or otherwise mentally fragile, you’re not alone. Depression is officially at epidemic levels, dramatically impacting hundreds of millions of lives. With its symptom-based medicine approach, conventional medicine tackles depression completely wrong. Rather than determine what actually creates that depression, many doctors immediately reach for their prescription pad. But what if there way another way to treat this epidemic?”

In this episode of The Broken Brain Podcast host, Dhru Purohit talks to Mia Lux, a stand-up comedian, personal growth junkie, former high-school teacher, and recovering lawyer. Listen to it here:

The Broken Brain Podcaast with Dhru Purohit

Eat Your Way to Better Health with The Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock

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In this Apple podcast Dhru Purohit and Dale Pinnock break down the science of nutrition to help us distinguish fact from fiction and understand how food truly is medicine for the body. They discuss simple, practical tips for turning the pattern of degenerative disease around. They also talk about how to make the right changes when it comes to our diet without confusion, restriction, or breaking the bank.

Click here to listen to this Broken Brain podcast on the program’s website

Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts

How Yoga Changes the Brain and Can Transform Your Life with Eddie Stern

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“Dhru and Eddie talk about what makes yoga such an effective practice from a neurophysiological perspective, and how transcendence is wired into our biology. They talk about the mechanics beneath the surface of our bodies and how we can consciously use yogic practices to direct and change our lives in positive ways.”

Fascinating interview with author Eddie Stern in this episode of The Broken Brain Podcast. Watch it on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRSV0I-aBxE

Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression with Johann Hari Part 1 - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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For the past few decades, almost every year, levels of depression and anxiety have increased in Britain and across the Western world. But why? One of the most important voices in this area, Johann Hari, went on a forty-thousand-mile journey across the world to interview the leading experts about what causes depression and anxiety, and what solves them.

Hear this podcast on the Dr. Chatterjee website:

https://drchatterjee.com/uncovering-real-causes-depression-johann-hari-part-1/

The Gut-Brain Connection and Why Diversity is Key with Miguel Toribio-Mateas

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“Our everyday food choices affect not only our gut health but also our brain health.  But how exactly does this work?  Nutritionist and clinical neuroscientist, Miguel Mateas explains it all, including the role of pre and probiotics. We discuss how long-term stress affects the gut and how eating a colourful diverse diet is so important for our overall health.  Miguel believes that diversity is important, not only with what we put into our mouths, but in all aspects of our lives – from our thoughts to our experiences.”

Enjoy this fascinating 71 minute podcast on the Dr. Chaterjee website. Click here to open in new window, then scroll down a notch to click on the play button.