Ben Rein, a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a prolific science communicator, joins host Krys Boyd to set the record straight on some well-established scientific myths and misconceptions.
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For a comedian, imposter syndrome is no laughing matter
Aparna Nancherla, an L.A.-based comedian whose work has been seen on HBO, Netflix and Comedy Central, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how depression, anxiety and imposter syndrome make it into her work – and the ways her art reflects her mental state.
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You should schedule more time to do nothing with your friends
Sheila Liming, author of “Hanging Out,” discusses why we need to ditch the calendars and find time to just sit with friends and strangers – and how that strategy is a potential solution to our epidemic of loneliness.
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Why some people can’t stop lying
Christian L. Hart, a professor of psychology at Texas Woman’s University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the psychology of people who lie all the time.
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We don’t make it easy to get sober
Wilson M. Sims joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his own journey from addict to working for a behavioral health company helping fellow addicts navigate the many roadblocks that make it hard to get clean.
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To stop teen suicide, we need to act much earlier
Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, founding director of the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care UT Southwestern Medical Center, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why suicide rates among Texas youth are on the rise.
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When you forgive, you don’t have to forget
Myisha Cherry, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why models of traditional forgiveness are lacking.
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The grief of institutionalizing a child
Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the story of her aunt Adele, who was sent away at age 6 because of intellectual disabilities.
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From foster care to fostering hope
David Ambroz joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his life’s work of fighting for child welfare, the subject of his new memoir.
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Treating anxiety has become a cottage industry
Julie Wernau of The Wall Street Journal joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why strategies to combat stressors are popular—but sometimes clinically untested.
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You know someone who has had an abortion
Hannah Matthews, an abortion doula, activist, clinic worker and journalist, discusses what she feels is left out of the typical abortion narratives and her experience working with patients during the procedure.
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Our dark moods have a lot to teach us
Philosopher Mariana Alessandri talks about reorienting our mindsets so that we don’t feel bad about feeling bad and instead interpret our suffering as a sign that we’re sensitive and in touch to the world around us.
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