Alan Castel, Ph.D. on Successful Aging

In this special episode, Eric coaches a listener named Tommy on the most effective strategies to overcome anxiety and build positive habits. Tommy struggles with low-level anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty acting on healthy intentions. He knows exercise and social connection he ...  Show more

In this episode, Marisa Renee Lee discusses how to live with uncertainty and find hope in the midst of chronic illness. Marissa shares her personal journey through long Covid, family loss, and prolonged uncertainty, exploring themes of hope, emotional endurance, and identity vers ...  Show more

Intrinsic Motivation & Becoming the Captain of Your Own Life

 The Dream World Podcast Book Club:  “New You! Who Knew?” David Edwards

About one in ten people claim to be allergic to penicillin. Interestingly, while they may think they are – many of them are not. How can this be? This episode begins with an explanation of how this can be.  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-you-really-have-a-penicillin-allerg ...  Show more

If a magic pill existed that could transform the health of your brain and keep it from aging as you got older, would you take it? 

We all know that as we age, so does our brain. And with it comes some less-than-favorable effects on cognitive functions like memor ...

If you’re like most people, there’s a certain amount of chatter that goes on in your head throughout the day. But, did you know that inner dialogue can have a profound effect on nearly every aspect of your life? Today’s guest, Ethan Kross, is one of the world’s leading experts ...