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We are all feeling it to some degree, and it doesn't feel good. Yet, our attempts to resist it, struggle against it, and fight it with all our might, only...READ MORE The post Anxiety, Panic, Stress? You Are Not Alone. appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“Our anxiety is no longer a background noise.” says, Dr. Madeline Levine, New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well. Her new book,...READ MORE The post How to Thrive in an Uncertain, Rapidly Changing World appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Autistic journalist and author Eric Garcia believes autism has been a criminally misunderstood concept, hidden in the shadows of mainstream culture and previously relegated as an outlier even within the...READ MORE The post Changing the Autism Conversation appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

The Uncomfortable Facts: “No amount of achievement, money or prestige is worth the price of lifelong vulnerability to anxiety and depression.” Incidents of mental and emotional problems are pretty much...READ MORE The post How to Parent Better and Live a Happier Life appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

It's astounding the myriad of ways we are willing to be anything other than who we authentically are. Because we believe our genuine self is not ok, not enough, we...READ MORE The post Bittersweet Grief appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Available: A memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, by Laura Friedman Williams Laura's identity had been defined by being a wife and a mother. She was the...READ MORE The post How Much is Too Much? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“If the speed of light were infinite, all the information in space would reach me instantaneously, even if we were separated by an infinitely great distance. The knowable Universe would...READ MORE The post Making a Black Hole Visible appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

What if this podcast was your sign?  What if you could simply choose a different story and everything in your life that wasn't making you feel happy simply fell away?...READ MORE The post The Universe is Talking. Are You Listening? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

V2 rockets dropping out of the sky. Mourners, a vicar, upper crust Wimbourne types, working men with black armbands on their jackets, a greek daughter and ancient father walk down...READ MORE The post This is London Calling appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“Increasing your psychological flexibility is not a one-and-done issue. Like creating healthy patterns of eating, sleeping, and exercising, it’s a one-day-at-a-time issue, and there is no better way to groove...READ MORE The post Acceptance, Compassion and Commitment appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Your Time to Thrive: End Burnout, Increase Well-Being, and Unlock Your Full Potential with the New Science of Microsteps. Marina Khidekel and the editors of Thrive Global want you to...READ MORE The post Your Time to Thrive is Now appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Our brains, a masterpiece of complexity or the result of a compilation of random outcroppings? Natural selection, fire, language, survival, community, creative expression and sunlight. Driven by climate change, saved...READ MORE The post The Human Brain from Sea Sponge to CRISPR appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Turns out being fully human, maximizing our full potential and opening ourselves up enough to capitalize on the benefits of the full experience of a glorious life can be a...READ MORE The post How is Your Spiritual Odyssey Going? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Dr. Richard S. Balkin’s new book, Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing, presents a new  and practical model for forgiveness that guides us down the sometimes difficult path of determining when...READ MORE The post Practicing Forgiveness appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“A nuanced, powerful portrait of what it means to be caught in the reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the West Bank. I found myself and my family in the...READ MORE The post An Illuminating Novel of Great Immediacy appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Is there room for a boundless bond? How much of our identity and the way we relate to others is derived from the stories we tell ourselves? When does being...READ MORE The post In Conversation with Nicole Krauss appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Christie Tate’s life-changing, exhilarating memoir, Group, is somehow both comforting and completely unsettling at the same time. Bestselling author, Lori Gottlieb accurately describes the read as “Heartbreaking and hilarious, surprising and redemptive.”...READ MORE The post How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“I’m not just bipolar” says Terri Cheney, New York Times bestselling author of Manic and writer for Psychology Today. Her new memoir, Modern Madness: An Owner’s Manual enlightens us all on what it’s like to...READ MORE The post An Owner’s Manual for Mental Illness and Mental Health appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“We become overweight because our appetite for protein is stronger than our ability to limit fat and carb intake. So when protein is diluted by fats and carbs, as it...READ MORE The post Managing Protein Intake is the Key to Weight Loss and Gain appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Where have all the centrists gone and how to we get them back? False accusations, outrage, shaming and moral grandstanding are playing out on all of today’s stages: Democratic, Republican,...READ MORE The post The Dangers of Grandstanding appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

And can the right foods heal you? Dr. Neil D. Barnard believes, “Hidden in everyday foods are the causes of a surprising range of health problems: infertility, weight gain, breast...READ MORE The post Is the Food You are Eating Making You Sick? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“Part crime narrative and part soul-searching memoir, Emma Copley Eisenberg’s The Third Rainbow Girl has so much wisdom to offer. It’s about the corrosiveness of preconceived notions, and about how trauma ripples...READ MORE The post The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

We want to be captivated! And Oprah, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Apple’s Tim Cook have what it takes to do just that. They wittingly, or unwittingly, offer...READ MORE The post The Turn On appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

What’s my purpose in life? Survival, self-expression, creativity, exploration, love, enjoyment, connection – the “whys” of our lives.  Humanity. At the core, we all share similar struggles regardless of our...READ MORE The post The Missing Link for Getting the Life You Really Want appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Emily Dickinson was not a recluse by any means; she just needed some time to think. In Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, award-winning author Marta McDowell illuminates Dickinson’s deep passion for the...READ MORE The post Time to Think appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Bill Wilson had been a drunk. He became a visionary with a singular mission. He believed in two unwavering propositions. First, a true alcoholic has no power over the calling...READ MORE The post The Insanity of the First Drink appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

When Nike and our culture tell us 2nd place is the first looser, we’ve got a problem of epic proportion. And one that is especially devastating for our young Olympic...READ MORE The post The Professionalism of Youth Sports appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“Something that was brought home with me from that war, found its way into my life ever-after, has stayed there, and now has wormed its way into my Dad’s Maybe...READ MORE The post Words, War, Magic, Fatherhood and maybe Truth appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Oprah Winfrey says of Lisa Taddeo’s, new book, “An instant feminist classic…Utterly engrossing…Game-changing.” Dave Eggers  applauds Taddeo’s depiction of these women, “Taddeo’s beautifully written and unflinching portraits of desire allow...READ MORE The post Three Women appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

The super wealthy Americans of the late 19th and early 20th century, Carnegie, Rockefeller and the like, all started out without much; but through grit, perseverance and lucky breaks, they...READ MORE The post Social Mobility and The Years That Matter Most appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Does what we choose to wear matter? Are we judged on our appearance? Does it make sense to put form over function? And what’s with three-piece suits and uncomfortable shoes?...READ MORE The post What to Wear appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Everyone agrees our current model of education is broken. And Ted Dintersmith has some valuable suggestions on how to fix it. Ted set out across America to visit 50 states...READ MORE The post What School Could Be appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

For a great many people, negotiation is a very scary prospect. Even though we negotiate every single day of our lives, formally and informally. Heck, we even negotiate with ourselves...READ MORE The post What is Negotiation? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Grab your phone or computer and type in How to Change into Google and this is what you get: about 10,370,000,000 results (0.99 seconds) Ponder Cheryl Crow’s song, “A Change...READ MORE The post Change is a Destination, You’ll Need a Mode of Transportation appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

In 1901, more than 300 million pounds of dressed beef crossed the Atlantic. In 1902 there was a Kosher meat riot – Women smashed shop windows, poured kerosene oil on...READ MORE The post How Beef Changed America appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Research shows a huge part of developing resilience is having supportive people in our lives. Yet, people often struggle with the idea that they aren’t worth the effort, or anyone’s...READ MORE The post Teens, Resilience and Why Your Brain Resists Change appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Meet your guide to living your best life possible, Regan Walsh. If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is this is all there is?” If you are living a life filled with...READ MORE The post Shedding the Shoulds appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Ellie Newman interviews SAT and ACT test prep expert, Joe McGovern, in this episode of That Got Me Thinking, a thoughtful and thought-provoking podcast. Listen as the conversation turns to...READ MORE The post SAT Test Prep Expert Joe McGovern Lays It All on the Line appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Lori Gottlieb knows what it’s like to sit with discomfort and pain, that of others and her own. She knows that our notion of the future can be just as...READ MORE The post How Do We Change?… In Relation to Others is the Answer appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Are you or your child highly sensitive? Are you more aware of subtleties than others? Are you easily overwhelmed in crowds or loud and chaotic environments? Do you have a...READ MORE The post Habits and Traits of Highly Sensitive People appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Ellie Newman speaks with Deborah Burns, Media Industry Leader and author of Saturdays’ Child: A Daughter’s Memoir, in this episode of “That Got Me Thinking” a thoughtful and thought-provoking podcast....READ MORE The post Deborah Burns Unravels the Magic of the Mother-Child Bond appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Ellie Newman interviews award-winning journalist and conversation expert Celeste Headlee in this episode of “That Got Me Thinking” a thoughtful and thought-provoking podcast. Listen as the conversation turns to how...READ MORE The post Discover the Power of Conversation with Celeste Headlee appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Join host Ellie Newman as she interviews thought leaders across the globe in the thought provoking podcast, That Got Me Thinking. In this episode Ellie is joined by litigator, divorce...READ MORE The post Skills for a Better Divorce and a New Path Forward with Susan Guthrie appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Would you like to be happier? What are the obstacles that keep you from the happiness you deserve? Where does happiness live and how do you find the address and...READ MORE The post Tal Ben-Shahar and his Short Cuts to Happiness appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Today, we face so many challenging paradoxes on our individual, and collective, Hero’s Journey. Being spiritual beings in a complex physical reality can be daunting even in the best of...READ MORE The post Marc Lesser and the Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Google and a Zen Monastery Kitchen appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate will transform your divorce and level-up your life. Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney, mediator, consultant and author, with Elena Brower, she gives you the...READ MORE The post Gabrielle Hartley Roadmap to Making Separation and Your Life Better Apart appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Michael Wall, PhD, is a senior writer at Space.com and author of, Out There: A Scientific Guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel (For the Cosmically Curious.) And when asked...READ MORE The post Alien Life, Spaceships and Red Giants, We Are Not Alone appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

So what the heck does extra virgin olive oil really mean? Is it true that salt and time makes Prosciutto di Parma a healthy ham? Can it be that watching...READ MORE The post Healthy Ham, Reverence and a Trip to Italy appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Surrounded by lifestyle and self-help porn, and a constant pressure to thrust forward, our coping mechanisms utilize all our available energy. However, if we can learn to meet life where...READ MORE The post Reignite Your Sensuality and Spark Up Your Sex Life appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

Claudia Romo Edelman has spent the last 20 years successfully working on humanitarian concerns, advocating for human rights and advancing equality globally. She is a Mexican-Swiss diplomat, a special advisor...READ MORE The post Are Migrants an Economic Powerhouse? appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.

“As for me, I am tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote, I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.” These are the words of Herman...READ MORE The post Don’t Bring Bananas on a Boat: Fear, God and Being Beloved appeared first on That Got Me Thinking.