Beautiful Shorties: Mental Health Researcher

Recovering from surgery and ten days into a liquid diet, our caller is hungry for conversation. Geth and this Good Vibes Caller compare shared surgeries, shared interests, and decide whether or not he once stopped a woman from becoming a serial killer's next victim. Sign up for B ...  Show more

This week, an audio engineer at a major sports arena calls in from a seat in the arena bowl. He and Gethard talk about what it's like to work in a place built for tens of thousands of people before the fans arrive, the changing landscape of live sports events, which artists trave ...  Show more

In a special edition of Mental Health Monday, Samantha opens up about her mental health, ways to be mindful, and how to support marginalized communities that need it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

From May 24, 2007: Oprah talks to people in the public eye who are dealing with the effects of depression. Actress and author of On the Couch, Lorraine Bracco shares what she called “a vortex of pain,” and her daughters talk about how they were affected. Country singer, Gary Alla ...  Show more

Neuroscientist Kay M. Tye investigates how your brain gives rise to complex emotional states like depression, anxiety or loneliness. From the cutting edge of science, she shares her latest findings -- including the development of a tool that uses light to activate specific neuron ...  Show more

In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical psychologist and contemplative researcher Sona Dimidjian. Sona's career has focused on using contemplative practices to improve mental health, with a focus on systems of inequality. Their conversation covers many topics, including: her ...  Show more