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Personal Development

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9 Ways to Be a Good Parent

Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
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5 Strategies for Coping With a Narcissist

Try the following tips when dealing with a narcissistic personality.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceHealthy Communication
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Talks — S11, EP7 / Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare

Learn about the opportunities for AI in healthcare and what it might mean for individuals, patients, and medical professionals moving forward.

With Dr. Sanjay Gupta
General HealthHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Talks — S11, EP3 / Running the Long Race

From being inspired by her grandfather to run to becoming an Olympian and finding fulfillment in post-Olympic life, long-distance runner Kara Goucher has lived a life marked with many accomplishments — as well as challenges that she’s risen to meet with vulnerability and courage.

With Olympian Kara Goucher
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
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A Summer of Self-Discovery

Five ways to use your downtime to build bold, new confidence.
By Maha Abouelenein
Attitude/MindsetHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
Jamie and David headshot, and person walking on mountain landscape

Talks — S11, EP1 / A Day in the Life: A Look at the Healthy-Way-of-Life Habits of Our Cohosts

Get a glimpse into the routines of our cohosts and how some of our healthy-way-of-life pillars are translated into daily habits they’re able to keep up with most of the time.

With Jamie Martin & David Freeman
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingPersonal Development
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5 Signs That It’s Time to Break Up With Your Therapist

Consider the following red flags if you’re on the fence about whether to stick it out with your therapist.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Healthy CommunicationPersonal Development
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Going on Vacation With Friends or Family? Here Are 8 Tips to Help You Survive

Going on a friendcation or taking a trip with family? Here are some tips to minimize conflict when vacationing with your loved ones.
By Jon Spayde
FriendsHealthy Communication
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The Many Benefits of Spontaneity — and How to Cultivate More of It

It’s easy to sabotage our efforts by trying too hard, especially when we really want something. The Chinese concept of wu-wei suggests the alternative approach of being in the moment.
By Edward Slingerland, PhD
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
Kara Goucher

How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power

Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here's her story.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Attitude/MindsetMental Health
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In Search of Glimmers

Learn how micromoments of awe can boost your mood.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
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A Guide to Teaching Kids Good Money Skills

Help your kids develop some basic financial skills.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Family/Parenting/KidsFinancial Health
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The Stress of Keeping a Secret — and How to Cope

Keeping someone else’s secret can be a burden. A life coach explains how to deal with the guilt and navigate the challenge.
By Jon Spayde
Healthy Communication
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Finding My Peace

Experience Life’s editor-in-chief shares her goal of carving out time to develop a more consistent meditation practice.
By Jamie Martin
Mental HealthMindfulness/Meditation
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The Joys of Imperfection

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.
By Courtney Helgoe
Happiness/JoyMental Health
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22 Ways to Lighten Your Mood

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.
By Christine Schrum
Happiness/JoyMental Health
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7 Ways Movement Benefits Mental Health

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health: It can reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and be a salve for loneliness. Learn more.
By Lauren Bedosky
Depression & AnxietyFitness Tips
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4 Types of Meditation, Explained

Life Time experts break down various forms of meditation and offer tips for cultivating a successful practice.
By Emily Ewen
Mindfulness/MeditationPersonal Development
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Talks — S10, EP11 / Move Your Body Through Grief

Learn how physical movement can be used as a tool to help transform your grief.

With Maggie Fazeli Fard
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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How to Declutter Your Devices

Eight tips for decluttering and organizing your digital storage so your devices work for you — and not the other way around.
By Jon Spayde
DeclutteringMindful Technology
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How Gastric Bypass Surgery Transformed One Woman’s Life

Angela Williams-Jones shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life post-gastric bypass surgery, embracing healthier eating habits, and becoming a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and trainer.
By Déjà Leonard
Active AgingAttitude/Mindset
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