A good night's sleep has perhaps never been more important. Sharing wisdom and debunking myths, sleep scientist Matt Walker discusses the impact of sleep on mind and body -- from unleashing your creative powers to boosting your memory and immune health -- and details practices you can start (and stop) doing tonight to get some rest. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded April 1, 2020)

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TED Talks Daily

Why sleep matters now more than ever | Matt Walker

How do you sleep better during a pandemic?  Stress is something that we are all familiar with, but stress during a pandemic is quite different.  Many people are suffering from poor sleep quality as a result of these new and overwhelming stresses. Today we are glad to welcome my good friend and returning guest, Dr. Michael Breus, for insight.  Michael is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and host of the new podcast show, Sleep Success with Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D. Michael also serves on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show.  In this episode, Michael shares that sleep is an essential part of the body’s recovery process. He sheds light on what changes affect our sleep during these turbulent times and a few practical tips to help us improve our quality of sleep and life overall. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. ***

Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

194: How to Sleep Better During a Pandemic with Dr. Michael Breus

When you have problems with your sleep, it can affect your entire life, and often in ways you least expect. Stress, anxiety, and depression can be made so much worse when our sleeping habits are part of the problem, rather than a part of the solution. In this week’s 4-part podcast series, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are joined by sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a discussion on the most common sleep problems, and how you can fix them quickly to feel better immediately. For more information on Dr. Michael Breus, visit <a href= "https://thesleepdoctor.com/">https://thesleepdoctor.com/</a>

Change Your Brain Every Day

The Most Common Sleep Problems (and How to Fix Them) with Dr. Michael Breus

In this episode, I talk with David Eagleman, a neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker, and Guggenheim Fellow, all about the brain and how it works. It’s mysterious, malleable, constantly changing and up for new challenges. We dig deeper into the research in his book Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain on the power of being uncomfortable and trying new things and how important new experiences are for continued brain development and health.

Psychology

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Brené with David Eagleman on The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain

Possibly our most-useful episode ever. A listener asked: How do I remain cool when calling insurance companies? We called a veteran self-defense teacher— because self-defense means a lot more than hitting and kicking. It's about standing up for yourself in all kinds of difficult situations. Which means using your words. Lauren Taylor talks us through some of her top strategies, and how she used them this year in her own epic health-insurance fight. Send your stories and questions: <a href="https://armandalegshow.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://armandalegshow.com/contact/</a> or call 724 ARM-N-LEG <a href="https://armandalegshow.com/support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support us</a>: During November and December 2020, your donation counts for DOUBLE, thanks to a campaign called NewsMatch. So cool. You can make a one-time donation OR make an ongoing monthly pledge. Here's the link: https://armandalegshow.com/support/ <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Health

An Arm and a Leg

How to Keep Cool in a Tough Moment: A self-defense expert breaks it down

Today we discuss the ancient philosophical debate of being and becoming.

Philosophy

Philosophize This!

Episode #147 ... Being and Becoming

Today’s episode is a special one and a very fun listen as Annie Grace shares her interview from another podcast, “Stars Like Us: Astrology with Aliza Kelly.” Fellow Virgo, celebrity astrologer, and author Aliza Kelly digs into the mythology of Annie’s life -- who she is and why she does what she does -- and ventures into parts of the story Annie hasn’t really shared, especially about her childhood and upbringing.  Are you ready for a deep dive into truly lasting change? If so, you might consider my <a href= "https://thisnakedmind.com/intensive" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Intensive Program</a>. It’s a 9-week, self-led program that you can do in the complete comfort of your own home. It will truly transform your relationship with alcohol. If you want to learn more about this, go to <a href= "https://thisnakedmind.com/intensive" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">thisnakedmind.com/intensive</a>.   And, as always - rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast, as it truly helps the message reach somebody who might need to hear it today.

Spirituality

This Naked Mind Podcast

EP 329: Stars Like Us with Aliza Kelly

Follow your heart to success in business with these tips on using your emotional side to your advantage. Or open your mind to a full night's sleep. 

Soothing

The 200% Life

Open Your Heart for Professional Growth (and a Night of Rest)

Prithwiraj (Raj) Choudhury, associate professor at Harvard Business School, was studying the growing work-from-anywhere movement long before the Covid-19 pandemic forced many more of us into virtual work. He says that more and more organizations are adopting WFA as a business strategy, one that not only reduces real estate costs but also boosts employee engagement and productivity. He acknowledges that there are challenges to creating and maintaining all-remote workforces but outlines research-based best practices for overcoming them. Choudhury is the author of the HBR article "Our Work from Anywhere Future."

Culture

HBR IdeaCast

Why Work-From-Anywhere Is Here to Stay

An interview with David Lines on the role of Aristotle in Renaissance ethics.

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 357 - David Lines on Aristotle's Ethics in the Renaissance

How a female engineer defied all norms to save England in the Second World War.

Prose

Damn Interesting

How Miss Shilling's Orifice Helped Win the War

Just how influential was St. Paul on Christian theological history? Tune in to find out. 

History

Literature and History

The Somniferous History of St. Paul's Epistles

Most know Minnie Riperton because of one part in one song. “Lovin’ You” was Riperton’s biggest hit, and she doesn’t sing that magic, piercing note until around the 3-minute mark. Cancer took Riperton away tragically in 1979, and the next year producers got to work on a posthumous album. Filled with leftover recordings and celebrity cameos, “Love Lives Forever” is an album full of ghosts.

Arts

Lost Notes: Groupies

Minnie Riperton

Professor Atwood travels on the famous Orient Express on his way to a Science Conference in Vienna.

Rambling

The Quiet Journeys of Professor Atwood

Episode 2: The Orient Express

Professor Atwood give a tour of his lab, his submarine, and some very alternative fuels. It's an overview to adventure.

Episode 1: Tour of the Lab

Fellow anti-diet dietitian Marci Evans is back! We discuss the intersection of digestive disorders and eating disorders, the risks associated with elimination diets, the role of the gut microbiome in digestion and health, the importance of consistency in self-care and well-being, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about why she as a dietitian doesn’t advise people to shift their food choices to less-processed foods. This episode was originally published on November 26, 2018. Marci is a Food and Body Image Healer™. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Certified ACSM personal trainer. In addition to her group private practice, Marci launched an online eating disorders training platform for dietitians in 2015 and co-directs a specialized eating disorders dietetic internship at Simmons College. She volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations and has spoken locally and internationally at numerous conferences and media outlets. She loves social media and you can find her on all outlets @MarciRD. Find her online at <a href="https://marcird.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MarciRD.com</a>. Christy's book, <a href= "https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anti-Diet</a>, is available wherever you get your books. Order online at <a href= "https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">christyharrison.com/book</a>, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, <a href= "https://christyharrison.com/strategies" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food</a>, for some ideas of how to get started on the anti-diet path. If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's <a href= "https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at <a href= "https://christyharrison.com/questions" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">christyharrison.com/questions</a>. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to <a href="https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych" target="_blank" rel="noopener">christyharrison.com/foodpsych</a>.

Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison

[Repost] #175: The Truth About Digestion and Gut Health with Marci Evans, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Eating-Disorder Dietitian

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by actor and writer Mark Gatiss, theoretical physicists Carlo Rovelli and Fay Dowker to ask timely questions about time.   Is time real, does it exist in the fundamental laws of physics, and if it doesn't, why do we experience the sensation of time passing?  They look at the idea of the block universe, where our future is as real as our past, which worryingly leads to Robin's favourite question about free will...is that an illusion too?  
A timely look at the question of time and hopefully just in time...

Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Science

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Does Time Exist?

As we have been covering the Dark Ages, we have been at the mercy of the scribes. If they don’t write something down, there is almost no way for us to know about it. One of the biggest casualties in this dynamic has been Scotland.

The British History Podcast

355 – Double, Double Toil and Trouble

An unexpected last chapter. Some white parents start behaving differently.

Education

Nice White Parents

5: ‘We Know It When We See It’

What happens when tens of millions of fantasy-sports players are suddenly able to bet real money on real games? We’re about to find out. A recent Supreme Court decision has cleared the way to bring an estimated $300 billion in black-market sports betting into the light. We sort out the winners and losers.

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