Help Others to Help Yourself

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

Giving back can feel like a heavy lift when we don’t feel our best. But today, Sam shares how creating time for community can be a tool for healing. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. S ...  Show more

From donating blood to food banks and helping the elderly, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to people making a difference and talks you through some of the ways you can help those affected by the crisis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac ...  Show more

Sam explains the difference between empathy and compassion and shares tips for maintaining emotional boundaries. Learn how to care for others while protecting yourself from emotional fatigue and burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In the Anatomy of Kindness Claudia Hammond asks who we are kind to. Professor Nichola Raihani from University College London says there are circles of connections, so family and friends, work colleagues, neighbours continuing out to everyone on the planet. Different people will p ...  Show more