Podcast
Checking In with Susan David
Hosted by TED · EN
Fear, boredom, grief, confusion—we're all feeling... a lot right now. How do we cope with our heightened emotions during this global pandemic? Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—is here to offer us strategies. This show is an urgent response to an urgent moment—a support system, toolkit, and understanding voice during a time of great uncertainty.
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Wisdom for the future
Jun 15, 202000:24:27Tap to summarizeIt’s possible to create extraordinary beauty in the face of stress, separation, and illness. Explore the value of music during this difficult time with Richard Kogan, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical Center, and noted concert pianist. Guided by the life story of Frédéric Chopin, one of the greatest composers in history, Susan and Richard reveal ways to move forward into an uncertain future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Your past, present, future self
Jun 8, 202000:26:51Tap to summarizeJoin Susan for a guided exercise that can help you connect with how you want to move forward in the future. Ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? What parts of my life have not been working for me? What does the child in me need? And what does the future in me need? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What do you value?
Jun 1, 202000:19:13Tap to summarizeThe conditions we live in under COVID-19 have put many of our goals in conflict — parenting vs work, comforting our loved ones vs social distancing, and more. They can feel like impossible choices in chaotic times. But there's a way to feel more confident in making tough decisions: getting clear about what we value. What's more, our present circumstances might actually offer us the opportunity to make choices that move us closer to the values we want to live by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →How to tame burnout when your office is your bedroom
May 25, 202000:14:00Tap to summarizeEven before COVID-19, many of us were teetering on the edge of burnout. With the pandemic ushering in changes to daily life, many of our stressors have only worsened. While we can’t change our situation, we can change the way we relate to it. Being intentional about when to grit and when to quit, and reassessing what goals are currently realistic can lead us on a path towards restoration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Facing loneliness with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
May 18, 202000:14:32Tap to summarizeThe pandemic is putting a spotlight on our loneliness. But by confronting it, and understanding how meaningful connection works, we can take steps to mitigate this difficult feeling. In this episode, Susan is joined by Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada and one of the leading voices in modern psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bonus: A quick loneliness exercise with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
May 18, 202000:12:03Tap to summarizeDr. Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada and one of the leading voices in modern psychology, guides us in exercises that help us connect with our experiences of loneliness and loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What kids need during the pandemic
May 11, 202000:20:13Tap to summarizeOne of the best things that parents can do right now to help their children thrive is to teach them emotional skills. For parents, the most effective way to teach these skills is by practicing them yourself. Learn how to help your kids (and yourself) validate, label, and process difficult emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bonus: Self-soothing exercises with Dr. Kristin Neff
May 9, 202000:21:14Tap to summarizePracticing self-compassion is so vital right now that we consulted Dr. Kristin Neff on exercises for directing compassion inwards. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research and a co-developer of the empirically supported training program "Mindful Self-Compassion." Here she guides us on some self-soothing exercises and unpacks the research on why this approach is one of the most powerful sources of strength, coping, and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Self-compassion for the self-critical
May 4, 202000:13:28Tap to summarizeShowing yourself kindness becomes even more important during life's difficult moments, and the current pandemic certainly qualifies. Learn why it’s a misconception that you need to be tough on yourself to succeed, and how practicing self-compassion can make you even more resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Keep your relationships healthy in quarantine with Dr. Julie Gottman
Apr 27, 202000:18:58Tap to summarizeMany of us are separated from people we typically rely on. Others are sharing space in closer quarters than they're used to. How do we navigate our relationships under these tough new conditions? Susan is joined by Dr. Julie Gottman, the president and co-founder of the Gottman Institute and co-founder of Affective Software, Inc. As one of the world's foremost experts on relationships, Julie shares strategies for maintaining healthy relationships during this crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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