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We all want to get back to normal. But for many of us, normal wasn’t working in the first place. In this podcast, leading experts in mind, body, finances and relationships help us get beyond normal. Beyond Normal is a production of The Big Know, learn more at www.TheBigKnow.com

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    • Jun 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Recap - Tom, Amy and Nate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 33:51


    Beyond Normal hosts Tom, Amy, and Nate gather online to discuss their favorite moments from season one.

    The Pandemic Pantry - Carolyn Denton (Episode 15)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 30:34


    Licensed Nutritionist, Carolyn Denton, talks to Amy about how the pandemic has shaken up our eating routines. Carolyn explains how planning your meals can help you sleep better and deal with stress. She also describes the crucial elements to consider when building your "pandemic pantry."

    Money Matters - Stefon Walters (Episode 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 30:09


    In this episode, Tom talks with author, speaker, and finance expert, Stefon Walters, about how to think about our money during these uncertain times. He also shares useful finance strategies that are great to practice anytime.

    Wellbeing 101 - Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD (Episode 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 24:02


    In this episode, Tom chats with Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., the Director at the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing. She shares some of the fundamentals of wellbeing and practical ways to boost it in the era of Covid-19 and beyond.

    Pandemic Inequity - Aparna Rae (Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 25:20


    Diversity and inclusion expert, Aparna Rae, talks with Amy Conger about how the health crisis is impacting the workforce and communities in the U.S. She shares her perspective on the responses of organizations and ways that individuals can step up to support their communities.

    Voices - Anonymous (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 5:51


    This Beyond Normal Voices submission comes from an anonymous listener who's in the midst of navigating a life-changing loss during these unprecedented times. She's using music to help heal shares her song with us all.

    Healing From Grief - Tim Desmond (Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 40:58


    Psychotherapist, author, and meditation practitioner, Tim Desmond, chats with Nate Matson about the wave of grief many of us are experiencing during the pandemic. Tim shares ways to slow down, view these feelings in a new light, and ultimately cultivate more joy and contentment.

    Socially Distant - Julianne Holt-Lunstad (Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 28:44


    Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University where she runs their Social Connections and Health Research Laboratory. In this episode, she talks with Tom Godfrey about the impact that social isolation and loneliness have on our society, specifically in this time when we're being forced to socially isolate from the ones we love.

    Caregiving During Coronavirus -- Melanie Merriman (Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 32:28


    Author, hospice and palliative care professional, and caregiving expert, Melanie Merriman, talks with The Big Know's Nate Matson about caring for our aging loved ones during COVID-19 and she shares tips for caregivers to maintain a sense of balance and control in these challenging times.

    Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty - Richard Leider (Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 28:17


    Writer and thought leader on the art of living purposefully, Richard Leider, talks to Tom Godfrey about why purpose is so fundamental to our health and happiness. He shares his six-step process for discovering your purpose and living with a greater sense of purpose every day.

    Voices - Auggie (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 1:30


    This Beyond Normal Voices submission comes from our host, Tom Godfrey. When his 9-year-old son handed him his will "just in case," Tom knew he needed to record it. It's adorable and potentially concerning at the same time.

    Finding Health in an Unhealthy World - Pilar Gerasimo (Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 36:37


    Author, social explorer, and self-described healthy deviant Pilar Gerasimo chats with Tom Godfrey about the challenge of living a happy, healthy life, and she gives practical tips for breaking from social norms to overcome that challenge.

    Sleeping Through the Pandemic - Wendy Troxel, Ph.D. (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 23:23


    Sleep expert, Dr. Wendy Troxel, explains to Tom Godfrey why sleep is so essential, and she offers practical advice for getting more and better sleep in our lives. Turns out pandemics don't help.

    Voices - Eliana (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 3:00


    In this Beyond Normal Voices submission, Eliana shares her experience as a member of the gig economy. Like so many others, she is figuring out how to make ends meet amid COVID-19 while rewriting the next chapter in her career.

    Feeding Our Wellbeing - Andrew Zimmern (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 22:11


    Award-winning TV personality, chef, and writer, Andrew Zimmern, chats with The Big Know's Nate Matson about the current state of the food industry and how connecting through food is more important than ever.

    Keeping Your Relationship Strong - Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 27:25


    Marriage and Family Therapist, Jen Elmquist helps us tackle increased relationship stress in this crisis. Tom Godfrey and Jen discuss actions couples can take right now to emerge from coronavirus stronger than ever.

    Voices - Jacqueline (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 3:41


    In this Beyond Normal Voices submission, Jacqueline shares her challenge of staying connected with her aging mother when social distancing guidelines dictates that they aren't allowed to be within six feet of each other.

    Managing Your Money in Times of Crisis - Chris Farrell (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 34:15


    Senior economics contributor at American Public Media's Marketplace, Chris Farrell, talks with The Big Know's Nate Matson about how to manage our money in these uncertain times.

    Voices - Michael (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 7:18


    Michael recorded this Beyond Normal Voices submission in the midst of her own struggle to survive covid-19. There's no words to describe it. Just listen.

    Voices - Brianna (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 4:39


    Beyond Normal put out a call for recordings for people to share their personal experiences of life in the time of coronavirus. In this first of our Beyond Normal Voices, Briana shares her fears and hopes for this unprecedented time in her (and everyone's) life.

    Building Your Resiliency - Jenny Evans (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 28:40


    Best-selling author, speaker, and all-around powerhouse, Jenny Evans, discusses the causes of stress and ways to build our resilience in the era of COVID-19 and beyond.

    Owning Your Stress Response - Elisha Goldstein, PhD (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 33:03


    Dr. Elisha Goldstein, psychologist and best-selling author on anxiety and mindfulness, helps us understand how stress can create negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors. He then gives us strategies for better managing our personal response in these especially stressful times.

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