How to Handle Change

It’s hard to focus on wellbeing when we’re expected to work nonstop until retirement. Taking a break from time to time should be a given, not a privilege. Dr. Laurie works in one of the few industries that recognizes the importance of extended time off. As she begins her own year ...  Show more

Most of us hate asking for favors. We worry about being a burden, coming across as needy, or facing rejection for asking too much. But what if our fear of bothering people is stopping us, and the people around us, from becoming happier? Dr. Laurie explores why our instincts about ...  Show more

We’ve all heard the axiom, the only constant is change. Many of us ‘fear’ change, because we’ve learned to associate change as a process to make up for what we lack, instead of changing with compassion and care. When we approach change with compassion, the process of changing bec ...  Show more

Ever heard the saying that change is the only constant in life?It’s true. Our lives are never the same day to day. Some days those changes are amazing – new job! New partner! New house! New baby! But other days, those same changes can feel scary: New responsibilities. New bills. ...  Show more

No matter where we are in life, change is the only constant—so how will we respond to it? Whether it's in your family, your job, your church, or your health (or any other number of factors!), we all have our own relationship with change, and this episode exists to help you make i ...  Show more

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares how these challenging moments can inspire transformation, offe ...  Show more