Podcasts about hidden toll

Addiction doesn't discriminate - even in medicine. Dr. Jason Giles was a successful physician, trained at top universities, and on track for a thriving career. But behind the scenes, he was battling a growing dependence on fentanyl, one that nearly derailed everything.In this episode of Med School Minutes, he opens up about the moment things changed, how recovery reshaped his purpose, and why being high-functioning can also mean being high risk.This isn't just a story about addiction—it's about honesty, second chances, and the power of medicine to heal both patients and doctors.

Story at-a-glance Sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to 338,240 deaths annually and contributed to 2.2 million new Type 2 diabetes cases in 2020, representing about 1 in 10 cases globally Sugary drinks cost the world 12.5 million healthy years of life in 2020 and are associated with 1.2 million new cardiovascular disease cases, or about 1 in 30 cases Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa face the highest health impacts, with some countries attributing nearly half of new diabetes cases to sugary drinks Young adults aged 25 to 29 are particularly vulnerable, with 15.6% of their Type 2 diabetes cases linked to sugar-sweetened beverages due to higher consumption rates Unlike natural sugars in fruits that come with fiber and nutrients, added sugars in beverages offer no nutritional benefits and significantly increase health risks

Dive into how unconscious biases silently shape workplace mental health with host Asekho toto and DEI expert Sarah Taylor. Discover why microaggressions can cause emotional trauma, how Gen Z is reshaping corporate wellness, and practical tips to challenge your biases for a healthier, more inclusive office. Tune in to redefine success—one mindful step at a time.Sponsors and important linksSubscribe to my newsletter: asekhos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe if you are interested in newsletter beehiiv is the place to go: www.beehiiv.com?via=Asekho-TotoWant to be a guest on Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto? Send Asekho Toto a message on PodMatch, here: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1604880114184x746605277921114400You can buy my book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08BRLN7QV/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&sr=Donations are welcomed at paypal.me/asekhototoFDN Course https://www.anw5astrk.com/3DDP436/2CTPL/for a $650 off use this code aff1485fdn1

LINKS & RESOURCES:  Learn more about Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor HERE  Get info about The Grieving Body HERE   Get info about The Grieving Brain HERE  Learn more about the Dougy Project (to help grieving children) HERE    In this episode of AGE BETTER, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes back Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of the best-selling book The Grieving Brain. This time, Dr. O'Connor joins the show to discuss her latest work, The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Together, they explore the profound connection between grief and physical health, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how loss impacts not just the mind but the entire body.    CHEAT SHEET:  Grief is more than an emotional experience—it's a whole-body stress response that affects systems like the heart, immune system, and even the gut microbiome. Dr. O'Connor shares fascinating insights from her research, including how grief can lead to conditions like broken heart syndrome, disrupt sleep patterns, and even influence long-term health through generational grief. She also provides practical strategies for managing grief's physical toll, from improving sleep quality to fostering community support and self-care routines.    This conversation is essential for anyone who has experienced loss or wants to better support loved ones who are grieving. By understanding the science behind grief's physical manifestations, listeners can take actionable steps toward healing and resilience.    WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS TO YOU:  Grief is a universal experience, but its physical effects are often overlooked. This episode sheds light on how loss impacts our bodies and offers practical advice for managing these effects. Whether you're currently grieving or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides valuable tools for navigating one of life's most challenging experiences with compassion and care.    Connect with Barbara on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or X!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Liz and Dr. Dave welcome Dr. Janet Erickson to discuss the profound impact of marriage on children and families, exploring how parental relationships shape child development and identity formation.• Strong marriages create a sense of wholeness, identity, and belonging for children• Research consistently shows divorce has significant impacts on children of all ages• Children of divorce often face existential questions about their identity and place• Adult children of divorce can overcome challenges by witnessing healthy marriage models• A "good enough" marriage is worth fighting for, though abusive relationships warrant separation• Marriage involves a journey from "loving without knowing" to "being seen, known, and loved"• Maintaining family rituals provides stability during transitions• Personal growth and self-awareness are crucial for healthy relationships• Happiness ultimately comes from deep connection with others"We are relational beings and relationships are worth it, and this is the essence of life. Happiness is love full stop, and our ability to love and to be in loving relationships is worth the growth. It will take growth. It's going to take change in all of us, but that's what we're born for. It's what we desire more than anything."Visit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/ Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/ Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.com http://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com

Gambling addiction is often seen as an individual problem, but its effects ripple far beyond the person placing the bets.  For families, it can lead to financial instability, emotional distress, and fractured relationships.  In this episode, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering her husband's gambling problem and how she and her children moved forward. Speaking as a parent and a teacher with twenty years of experience, Katie argues that more recognition is needed about how gambling problems impact families, especially young people. Noting a lack of resources and supports for children experiencing gambling harms, she developed a workbook.  It's a tool for parents, family members, teachers and counsellors to help children understand and cope when compulsive gambling disrupts their lives.  Katie's workbook is available on Amazon and is called All Bets Are Off: Hope and Healing When a Loved One's Gambling Addiction is Destroying Everything. Listen to this impactful interview with Katie and hear: What spouses and family members can do when a loved one isn't ready to stop gambling How to support children when a parent's gambling is negatively impacting the family What help is available for spouses, family members and chldren experiencing gambling harms To read a summary of this episode go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.  You can also hear more from Katie on a podcast that she and a friend from Gam-Anon produce and host - Making Bets in a Burning House.  It provides insight and support for families, friends and spouses impacted by gambling addiction.  If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.  Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada:  click here United States:  National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom:  GamCare Australia:  Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options: Gamblers Anonymous Gam-Anon GamTalk (online chat forum) Recovery Road Online Gamblers, Families and Friends in Recovery The Broke Girl Society Reach out to us at Fold em through Facebook or Instagram. Find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also send us an email to Foldempodcast@gmail.com.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.  

Well, this chat was a steep learning curve for the old bogan from Latrobe Valley. In this episode, Gillespo and I discuss the fascinating and complex history of the birth control pill - how a scientific breakthrough, a feminist movement, and a social revolution collided to change the world. But we also explore the unintended consequences, particularly for teenage girls. While the pill has empowered millions, emerging research suggests it may also pose serious risks to mental health, brain development, and long-term reproductive well-being. We dive into the hidden costs of hormonal contraception, why teenage brains are uniquely vulnerable, and whether the medicalisation of puberty is doing more harm than good. Are we too quick to prescribe the pill for acne, cramps, and irregular periods? And what alternatives should young women consider? This conversation is about science, ethics, and the delicate balance between freedom and risk. Whether you're a parent, a doctor, or someone who has taken the pill yourself, this chat might make you think differently about a drug that has shaped modern society. It’s an eye-opening discussion about empowerment, hormones, and the truth behind the tiny tablet that changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy on what current events suggest about our cultural direction; Collin Garbarino reviews a The Unbreakable Boy about a family's struggle with autism and a rare medical condition; and encouraging men to stand up for the unborn. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldFrom Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers in Brevard, North Carolina, and Cono, Iowa. Camp and year-round retreat registrations at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

Author Nora Gross discusses the article, "The Hidden Toll of Grief After Youth Gun Violence" published in the Winter 2025 issue of Contexts.

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right but still feeling exhausted? This episode explores the hidden toll of perfectionism and why high-achieving women often push their bodies too hard without even realizing it. Allison Yamamoto, the founder of Ally and an exercise and nutrition coach, joins the show to discuss the warning signs that your fitness and nutrition habits may be hurting you rather than helping you. Learn how to break free from the grip of perfectionism, overtraining, under-fueling, and exhaustion while still performing at your best. Discover strategies to fuel your career and your body without running yourself into the ground.

In this powerful episode of Everything is Personal, host Len May sits down with Lolita Guarin, a stress management coach and author, to explore the deep-rooted impact of stress, trauma, and resilience. From growing up in Soviet-era Lithuania to navigating a high-stress lifestyle in the U.S., Lolita shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic stress and finding purpose in helping others break free from destructive cycles. Key Takeaways: What is Stress? Lolita redefines stress as anything that pushes you beyond your comfort zone—mentally, emotionally, or physically. The Impact of Childhood Trauma: Growing up in a chaotic household with an alcoholic parent shaped Lolita's perception of stress as "normal." The Science of Stress & Its Physical Effects: How prolonged stress leads to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and chronic illness. Breaking Generational Cycles: Understanding inherited trauma and learning to rewire your responses for a healthier life. The CALM Process: A simple, actionable method to regain control and manage stress effectively. Healing Through Self-Awareness: Why self-validation and daily joy-filled habits are key to long-term stress management.

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

A heartbreaking account of grief, Black boyhood, and how we can support young people as they navigate loss. JahSun, a dependable, much-loved senior at Boys' Prep was just hitting his stride in the fall of 2017. He had finally earned a starting position on the varsity football team and was already weighing two college acceptances. Then, over Thanksgiving, tragedy struck. An altercation at his older sister's home escalated into violence, killing the unarmed teenager in a hail of bullets. JahSun's untimely death overwhelmed his entire community, sending his family, friends, and school into seemingly insurmountable grief. Worse yet, that spring two additional Boys' Prep students would be shot to death in their neighborhood. JahSun and his peers are not alone in suffering the toll of gun violence, as every year in the United States teenagers die by gunfire in epidemic numbers, with Black boys most deeply affected. Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools (U Chicago Press, 2024) closely attends to the neglected victims of youth gun violence: the suffering friends and classmates who must cope, mostly out of public view, with lasting grief and hidden anguish. Set at an ambitious urban high school for boys during the heartbreaking year following the death of JahSun, the book chronicles the consequences of untimely death on Black teen boys and on a school community struggling to recover. Sociologist Nora Gross tells the story of students attempting to grapple with unthinkable loss, inviting readers in to observe how they move through their days at school and on social media in the aftermath of their friends' and classmates' deaths. Gross highlights the discrepancy between their school's educational mission and teachers' and administrators' fraught attempts to care for students' emotional wellbeing. In the end, the school did not provide adequate space for grief, making it more difficult for students to heal, reengage with school, and imagine hopeful futures. Even so, supportive relationships deepened among students and formed across generations, offering promising examples of productive efforts to channel student grief into positive community change. A searing testimony of our collective failure to understand the inner lives of our children in crisis, Brothers in Grief invites us all to wrestle with the hidden costs of gun violence on racial and educational inequity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Are you an overachiever who doesn't know how to put the brakes on? Sally and I are talking to the high achievers out there today who want to learn some strategies to challenge their current patterns. Consistent overachievement inevitably learns to burnout - take new action today to get back in control of your workload - and your life.We are talking about:Why do so many women have a relentless need to overachieve?How peer pressure, from other high achievers, can impact your need to competeWhat society 'expects' of women and putting pressure on yourselfSetting expectations on ourselves, that we would never put on othersTaking control back with the 3 prioritiesHaving adult children at home can have a huge impact on youQuick fixes, like stepping out for a coffee, having a 'big sleep' and even going on holiday, don't shift the addiction to working at a level of 110% - bigger change is neededThe benefits of overachieving include personal satisfaction, intellectual stimulation and building self worthSomething Sally said that I wanted to share here:"If you choose to do less, you actually feel like you have more control. Not expecting yourself to manage another 5-10 boxes of responsibility that you've lumped on yourself is liberating."Links:Download Sally's Burnout Checklist hereFind Sally on LinkedinVisit Sally's website Health That HealsGet Rebecca's free download: ‘The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted' – get promoted faster with these tried and tested strategies.Listen to another conversation with Sally: How to Manage Burnout as the Primary BreadwinnerYou can check Rebecca out at www.illuminategrowth.com.auSee all podcast eps About Sally:Sally McGrath, Health That Heals takes ambitious, capable women who are on the verge of burnout to a thriving state. Sally says, “Being stressed out all the time has becotaing conme normalised and I am here to help women stop wearing normalising burnout.  Toxic work environments are a huge issue and my mission is to support women to put a stop to toxic and burnout cultural behaviour.”About Rebecca:Hi, I'm Rebecca Allen and I'm an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I've worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they've got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I'm a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I'd love to connect with you!

"Stress is more than just an external experience; it's a hormone," Dr. Tricia Pingle shares in this eye-opening episode. We dive deep into how stress and anxiety are stealthily impacting your hormones and sex drive. Dr. Diane Mueller and Dr. Pingle explore why chronic stress often puts your libido on pause and how the body adapts in unexpected ways. Discover the surprising mechanisms at play and learn actionable steps to break free from the stress cycle, reclaiming your energy and passion. Don't miss the vital insights that could transform your understanding of stress, hormones, and a vibrant sex life. Take the Adrenal Fatigue Quiz - https://tricia-rhzr4q0s.scoreapp.com/   About the Guest:  Dr. Tricia Pingle, known as The Adrenal Whisperer, is a renowned naturopathic physician specializing in stress and cortisol management. With a career dedicated to empowering and transforming the health of countless women, she guides them from a state of feeling "wired and tired" to "calm and connected." Dr. Pingle has been featured on major TV shows and in respected publications like Mind Body Green and Prevention Magazine. Beyond her clinical expertise, she's a bestselling author, hip-hop dancer, retired fashion model, and the visionary CEO committed to shaping the future of holistic wellness. Website: https://drpingel.com/ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTriciaPingel/ Instagram: @drpingel - https://www.instagram.com/drpingel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaPingelNMD/ TikTok: @drtriciapingel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-pingel-nmd/ – Our advocacy is centered around providing a supportive space for women to reclaim sexual vitality and joy for good. Help us achieve this by subscribing to our podcast and sharing us with your friends and family.

In this special bonus episode, Jo and Charlotte talk about J.M. Coetzee, starting with Disgrace and moving to white South African literature, the legacy of colonialism in fiction, animal rights and Coetzee's The Lives of Animals, as well as Athol Fugard's plays, James Percy FitzPatrick's Jock of the Bushveld, Sunaura Taylor's Beasts of Burden, Marjorie Spiegel's The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery, Tina Post's Deadpan, Eyal Press' Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE BEACON WAY PODCAST: EPISODE 55Workaholism and Its Hidden Toll: Recognizing and Rebalancing for Healthier LivesIn this comprehensive episode, host Ken Okonek along with special guest Carmen Paredes, the first Latina vice president at a leading telecom company in Alaska, discuss the multifaceted issue of workaholism and the journey towards preventing burnout. The conversation explores the stark differences between being a hard worker and a workaholic, the role of dopamine, and the personal stories and underlying motivations behind excessive work habits. Key topics include recognizing work addiction early, the impact of upbringing on coping mechanisms, and practical strategies for setting professional boundaries and self-care. The episode also delves into the high costs of burnout on personal and organizational levels, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and healthy behaviors for leaders, and offers insights into balancing work with personal well-being. Additionally, the speakers elaborate on the global epidemic of workaholism, the serious health risks it encompasses, and the importance of quality time with loved ones and setting boundaries for holistic recovery.About Our Guest: Carmen PerezAs the visionary behind Exceptional Leadership Solutions, Carmen's mission is to elevate leaders and organizations maximize return on investment. Her intuitive and intentional leadership techniques are designed to transcend the existing inefficient dynamics in interactions between leaders and employees.She's passionate about sharing the leadership principles and actionable skills she refined in over two decades as a successful executive and passionate leader.  These very skills have enabled her to achieve remarkable results, fostering high performing and engaged teams in even the most demanding and challenging environments.As a Latina leader recipient of the Volunteer Presidential Award, 2X TEDx speaker, award winning keynote speaker and best selling author, Carmen seamlessly integrates a diverse background, including an Engineering degree, an MBA, and a coaching certification accredited through the National Board of Certified Counselors.Key Points·  Personal Journeys and Challenges: Stories of becoming high achievers and the struggles of maintaining a balanced life while dealing with work addiction. ·  Recognizing Workaholism: Insights into identifying the signs of workaholism and its origins as a coping mechanism for emotional neglect. ·  Impact on Relationships: Exploration of how prioritizing work affects personal relationships and the importance of self-reflection and pruning social circles.·  Overcoming Burnout: Strategies for recognizing and combating burnout, including setting boundaries, managing energy, and finding mentors. ·  Achieving Balance: Tips on enjoying leisure time, engaging in self-care, and realizing that external achievements don't equate to lasting happiness.·  Practical Advice: Discussions on the benefits of managing workplace communications, shifting focus to outcomes over hours worked, and understanding personal peak energy times for better productivity. ·  Global Perspective: Addressing workaholism as a global issue and sharing strategies for safeguarding against it, including taking quality time off and creating accountability systems. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how to achieve a healthier work-life balance and overcome the hustle mentality.

Three Numbers That Make The Case For Shrimp Welfare by Hannah McKay at Faunalytics.org   Original post: https://faunalytics.org/three-numbers-that-make-the-case-for-shrimp-welfare/    Related Episodes: 809: [Part 2] Farmed Bluefin Tuna Brands Claim to Be Sustainable. Here's What Really Happens.  By Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org 808: [Part 1] Farmed Bluefin Tuna Brands Claim to Be Sustainable. Here's What Really Happens.  By Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org 520: This Is Where Your Caviar Comes From by Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org 514: The World's First Octopus Farm Will Have a Cannibalism Problem, Report Warns by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com 356: The Hidden Toll of Factory Farming by Erin Wing of AnimalOutlook.org, writing as Eva Walker at TheDoe.com 333: [Part 2] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Impact of Pandemics by ProVeg International at ProVeg.com 332: [Part 1] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Risk of Pandemics by ProVeg International at ProVeg.com 236: Why This Undercover Investigator is Helping Others Expose Animal Abuse by Erin Wing of Animal Outlook at SentientMedia.org Faunalytics is a non-profit organization providing animal advocates with data to understand how people think about and respond to advocacy, and the best strategies to inspire change for animals. They empower advocates with access to research, analysis, strategies, and messages that maximize their effectiveness to reduce animal suffering. Their online research library is free and has summaries of over 4,000 peer-reviewed research articles, public opinion surveys, and blog posts offering deep analysis on every animal issue you can think of. It's the world's biggest collection of opinion and behavior research about animal issues, and it's presented with an emphasis on effectiveness, readability, and useability. Sign up for their email alerts and get weekly or monthly updates on the latest research.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #animalagriculture #aquaculture #shrimp #shrimpfarm     

New research suggests that initial death tolls only account for a tiny fraction of the mortality that can be linked to hurricanes. On average, each tropical storm or hurricane contributes to 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths as long as 15 years afterwards. Also, physical disabilities can make getting outside more challenging, but adaptive devices and accessible trails can transform lives. Producers Jenni Doering and El Wilson, who has cerebral palsy, test out an offroad wheelchair and meet a woman who has been able to reclaim the joy and freedom of hiking since becoming disabled. And recent research into word comprehension in dogs suggests that with training and special equipment, man's best friend can in fact understand specific words and reply. And motivation appears to be one of the most important factors driving this ability for dogs to correctly converse in human speech. -- What issues are you most interested in having Living on Earth cover in the 2024 election season? Let us know by sending us a written or audio message at comments@loe.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's program, Dr. Joe Sirven highlights two critical issues in health care that are common yet often overlooked.

We're tackling the growing issue of excessive screen time among kids and its effects on mental health. We discuss the latest recommendations from health officials, the challenges parents face in setting boundaries, and the hidden dangers of social media. Hear from our hosts about their experiences, strategies for reducing digital dependency, and ways to encourage outdoor activities and genuine interactions. Discover how small changes can lead to big improvements in your child's life.Send us a Text Message.

This summer, we're curating a few other climate podcasts that we think our listeners would love. Living Planet from DW News is a show that wants to help you reconnect with nature and make better decisions, every day. Today we're sharing their eye-opening episode “The hidden toll of roadkill”.For some species, being hit by a car is the number one cause of death — even above hunting and disease. In fact, the global roadkill toll is so high that it's threatening entire species and warping the planet's ecology. You can find Living Planet on your favourite podcast app, or here: https://pod.link/livingplanet

Watch this episode on YouTube here https://youtu.be/r5zul4X0pQ8?si=oqvXKhg2DAeB4XKDDo You Ever Wonder about the tragic statistic of 22+ military veterans dying by suicide every single day?The Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman, as Board Chair of the Heroes To Heroes Foundation (https://heroestoheroes.org/), is all too aware of the veterans who return home suffering the invisible wounds of moral injury and PTSD.Often, losing relationships with loved ones and friends, dealing with depression, isolation, and loneliness, they may believe they have nowhere else to turn other than alcohol, and drugs.22+ times each and every day, these American heroes turn to taking their lives, and it is very often suicide by gun!We saw today's Do You Ever Wonder guest Chris Jachimiec, an ambassador for End Family Fire, being interviewed about the need for safe and secure firearm storage. Campaigns many may be familiar with include Service Never Stops and Safe Stories.This is his story that brought him to where he is today...'Growing up, my brother and I were like a dynamic duo out there. We both would end up joining the military. I enlisted in the Air Force in ‘99 and Adam joined the Marine Corps in 2006. For the longest time, we were each other's best friends. It's like he was that person that was just connected to me all of the time.By 2012, he was struggling through a crisis with the Marines due to some things he experienced in combat, along with medical issues. It would eventually lead to his departure from the military. He struggled a lot with the transition.I was halfway around the world in Afghanistan with my deployment about to be wrapped up when Adam first attempted suicide. I got a call and immediately departed Afghanistan to my home in Las Vegas where I met my newborn son for the first time. We then drove together to San Diego to visit my brother in the ICU. We didn't quite know if Adam was gonna make it.For years after, Adam continued to struggle. Then, in 2017, I received a text from my stepmother. She's like, hey, I need you to call me as as soon as possible.And that's when I found out my brother had died by gun suicide. It took me a long time to deal with losing my brother. And in the year that followed, several other Veterans that I was friends with died by gun suicide, as well. I was probably naive in getting the right help that I needed at the time. I knew all the resources. I think it was the shock of it all which was there for quite some period of time, where I'm like, “Oh, I'm strong enough. I can go back to work.” I coped with it initially with work and alcohol.Eventually, I cracked. And that's what led me into some some bad decisions and some legal issues of my own.And that's where my story of having the firearm locked up probably ended up saving my life.'Learn more about gun storage and gun safety by visiting End Family Fire here https://www.endfamilyfire.org/. ___________________________________________________Please subscribe to the Do You Ever Wonder podcast using the two links below, and don't be shy about sharing the links with your friends.On

After Dobbs and other Supreme Court decisions that restrict rights, Eyal Press, contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America (Macmillan, 2021), talks about renewed efforts to focus on the rights found in individual state constitutions."Can State Supreme Courts Preserve—or Expand—Rights?" (New Yorker, June 3, 2024)

After Dobbs and other Supreme Court decisions that restrict certain rights at the federal level, are there strategies for progressives to codify those rights at the state level?On Today's Show:Eyal Press, contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America (Macmillan, 2021), talks about renewed efforts to focus on the rights found in individual state constitutions.

[Part 2] Farmed Bluefin Tuna Brands Claim to Be Sustainable. Here's What Really Happens.  By Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org   Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/farmed-bluefin-tuna/     Related Episodes: 520: This Is Where Your Caviar Comes From by Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org 514: The World's First Octopus Farm Will Have a Cannibalism Problem, Report Warns by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com 356: The Hidden Toll of Factory Farming by Erin Wing of AnimalOutlook.org, writing as Eva Walker at TheDoe.com 333: [Part 2] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Impact of Pandemics by ProVeg International at ProVeg.com 332: [Part 1] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Risk of Pandemics by ProVeg International at ProVeg.com 236: Why This Undercover Investigator is Helping Others Expose Animal Abuse by Erin Wing of Animal Outlook at SentientMedia.org Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry's impact on the climate crisis, extraction of natural resources and systematic exploitation of the fringes of society. They're doing this through critical commentary, investigative journalism, creating resources, strengthening the journalist and advocate community, partnering with publishers and holding the media accountable when it fails to report on the most pressing issues of our time.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop  Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #aquaculture #tuna #atlanticbluefin #fishfarming #animalcruelty #sushi    

For some species being hit by a car is the number one cause of death above hunting and disease. What does this mean for wildlife populations and endangered species? And which solutions are on the table?

In this inaugural episode of Black Market Reads: On Health, Lissa Jones introduces her series co-host Bukata Hayes, Vice President and Chief Equity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Together they welcome their guest Linda Villarosa, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist and contributor to the NYT 1619 Project. There's an alarming saying in medical circles that Black people in the US “live sicker and die quicker.” Linda Villarosa, explores this phenomenon in her book UNDER THE SKIN: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America. Villarosa finds that erroneous beliefs about Black bodies, dating from the time of enslavement, continue to influence medical practices today. Coping with the daily stress of racism ages Black people prematurely. And racist beliefs held by doctors and other medical professionals often keep Black people from getting the care they need. Black Market Reads is produced by the Givens Foundation for African-American Literature in partnership with iDream.tv. Funding for this series is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, as part of Blue Cross' long-term commitment to improving the health of Minnesota communities and ensuring that all people have opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible. Series artwork created by Ta-coumba T. Aiken  

Founding a startup is the thing so many fintech entrepreneurs dream about. So what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare?  In this special crossover series with Breaking Bank's Jason Henrichs, Alex and Jason are joined by Matt Harris, former founder and CEO of Bloom Credit, and founder/executive coach of TwentySeven Nine, to discuss the challenges and emotional roller coaster that founders face in the startup world.  Matt shares his story of startup success and burnout, revealing why the journey to foundership, for him, was akin to eating glass. Why did he choose to step down from his role as CEO of such a promising startup?  Matt unpacks how the unhealthy, codependent dynamics between investors and founders play a huge role in founders' mental health and reveals how he found a new purpose in helping others reshape their personal work-life boundaries. Hear how he helps others like himself to redefine past trauma and create a healthier, more sustainable workplace for all, and discover why Matt believes that failure doesn't have to be the end of the story.   00:03:39 - Entrepreneur's Journey: From Success to Struggle 00:09:53 - Transitioning from Infrastructure to Entrepreneur 00:14:13 - Stepping Down from Bloom 00:24:07 - Importance of the Journey in Entrepreneurship 00:27:37 - Navigating Vulnerability in Startup Funding 00:29:11 - Understanding the Difference Between Therapy and Coaching 00:33:08 - Navigating Investor Feedback as a Founder 00:35:22 - Understanding Codependency in VC Relationships 00:42:33 - Challenges in Raising Business Funds 00:43:47 - Helping Founders Manage Burnout Successfully 00:54:17 - Navigating Failure: Embracing Acceptance and Growth   Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/   And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Check Out Breaking Banks: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-banks/id641357669  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mhqSxyBCHZ1wTQwXlAvCG?si=2964cce20998440e  Follow Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdharris113/ Website: https://www.twentysevennine.co/ Follow Jason:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhenrichs/  Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson  

Ever felt burdened with an overdeveloped sense of responsibility, trying to control your relationships and often leaving you drained? In this episode, I talk about the damaging implications that control has on your relationship. Referencing the Adult Children of Alcoholics Laundry List, I delve into my own experiences to expose the exhausting effects of being overly controlling. I hate that sometimes "being controlling" is talked about as if its cool or makes you somehow sound above average or that you've got it all together.  The same is true when people say they are perfectionist.  Neither of those are great to be in my opinion and really are a sign that you are too focused on things other than looking at yourself.We love to tell our partners what to do and who they can talk to and what they should type back to an ex or family member in a text.  Quite frankly.... you should be focused on on yourself.  Use that energy to accomplish your own goals and dreams and let your partner be the adult they are.I'll bust the myth of control and perfectionism, revealing it as a mere distraction from addressing our real issues. By learning to lead ourselves, we can foster healthier relationships and a richer life. Remember, you're not alone in this journey, and there's a free discovery call waiting for you.Schedule your FREE, 30-minute Discovery Call to see how I can help.For further support, join the Jealousy Junkie Facebook GroupGrab the 5 Must-Haves To Overcome Jealousy Connect with ShanennTop Self WebsiteShanenn on InstagramClick here to record your message. Tell me your favorite episode and why you love it and I just might put it on the show. Say your name or don't, either is fine just know, you may hear your voice on the podcast!DisclaimerThe information on this podcast or any platform affiliated with Top Self LLC, or the Top Self podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material associated with Jealousy Junkie podcast is intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition or treatment and before taking on or performing any of the activities or suggestions discussed on the podcast or website.

Microstresses are small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own, but they aren't as harmless as they seem. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin is joined by Chris Smith to discuss the difference between stress and microstress, strategies to remove microstresses from our daily lives, and how being in the presence of others could help mitigate and overcome microstress. Chris Smith is a recognized leader in the field of massage therapy and trauma. She is a massage therapist and trauma touch therapist. She developed and has been teaching trauma touch therapy at the Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) and to therapists worldwide since 1992. She has been with CSHA since 1988, where she serves as the school director. For more information on trauma touch therapy, visit the school's website at csha.net.   Resources:   HBR Article: “The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems–and What to Do About It.” https://hbr.org/2023/02/the-hidden-toll-of-microstress   Host:   Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.     Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com      Touch America: www.touchamerica.com     Zibby Media: www.zibbymedia.com         Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA       Zibby Media is a women-led company dedicated to deepening the connections between readers, authors, and each other. We do so by offering many ways to connect—even for those who don't have time to read. Founded by Zibby Owens, author, podcaster, publisher, bookstore owner, CEO, and mother of four, Zibby Media includes a publishing house, a magazine, podcasts, retreats, classes, a book club, salon events, and an independent bookstore with frequent author events. If you have ever loved a book, you're in the right place.   Learn more at zibbymedia.com Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zibbybooks/?hl=en Listen to the podcast @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks Read the magazine @zibbymag   TouchAmerica is a leading manufacturer of professional grade wellness furniture, bodywork tables, halotherapy suites, hydrotherapy equipment, sound bathing loungers, and other related products. At TouchAmerica, we believe in a future where good health and vitality are common in all aspects of living. Promoting the positive power of conscious touch is at the core of our vision. We hope our products help add a touch of functional elegance to your massage & spa work environment. ABMP members receive 20% off all standard products. Discounts do not apply to salt or special-order SKUs. Visit https://www.touchamerica.com/ or Call 800 67 TOUCH and use code touchABMP*. Reach out today and feel the TouchAmerica difference!    

The world is moving toward electric vehicles. In Part 3 of our series on the hidden toll of this historic transition, business reporter Evan Halper breaks down this industrial shift and the concerns it brings over human and environmental costs.Read more:States such as California and New York are moving to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars over the next decade. Meanwhile, President Biden wants at least half of new car sales to be electric by 2030.But the race to reduce our carbon footprint has hidden tolls. Workers in South Africa mining for manganese – an essential mineral for electric car batteries – are experiencing serious health problems. There are also geopolitical ramifications, with tensions in Afghanistan, where an untapped trove of lithium ore is beginning to garner interest from both the Taliban and Chinese prospectors. Today on “Post Reports,” Halper tells us how regulators, advocates and companies are responding to growing concerns over electric vehicle manufacturing. More from The Post's bigger series, “Clean Cars, Hidden Toll”:In the scramble for EV metals, a health threat to workers often goes unaddressed. In the race for lithium, Afghanistan is of interest to the Taliban and Chinese prospectors.To meet EV demand, industry turns to technology long-deemed hazardous. Despite reforms, mining for EV metals in Congo exacts steep cost on workers. On the frontier of new “gold rush,” the quest for coveted EV metals yields misery. The underbelly of electric vehicles. Minerals are crucial for electric cars and wind turbines. Some worry whether we have enough.

In today's installment of our series on the hidden toll of electric vehicles, reporter Gerry Shih ventures into the mountains of Afghanistan to find out what happens when loads of untapped lithium – a key part of electric vehicles – trigger a cross-border “gold rush.” Read more:“Waste kunzite” is what Afghan miners call the white rock that is all around them. It's “waste” to them because they don't have the capacity to extract it or sell it now. But around the world, this rock is extremely valuable. It contains lithium, an essential ingredient in the long-lasting battery within the floor of each electric vehicle. The demand for lithium – and electric vehicles more broadly – is rising fast, while states such as California and New York move to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars over the next decade. President Biden is also pushing for electric vehicles to make up at least half of new car sales by 2030. Despite the real benefits of going electric, the sourcing of raw materials in electric vehicles carries serious human, environmental and geopolitical costs that are often overlooked by consumers, manufacturers and policymakers.Today on “Post Reports,” we set out to unearth these tensions in Afghanistan, where an untapped trove of lithium ore is beginning to garner interest from both the Taliban and Chinese prospectors, who are looking to secure their grip on this sought-after global market.“There's a lot of money to be made here and there's a lot of interest in this resource,” Shih tells “Post Reports.” “When we consider holistically the pros of this great shift towards EVs, we also have to look at some of the unintended consequences.”More from The Post's bigger series, “Clean Cars, Hidden Toll”:In the scramble for EV metals, a health threat to workers often goes unaddressed. To meet EV demand, industry turns to technology long deemed hazardous. Despite reforms, mining for EV metals in Congo exacts steep cost on workers. On the frontier of new “gold rush,” the quest for coveted EV metals yields misery. The underbelly of electric vehicles. Minerals are crucial for electric cars and wind turbines. Some worry whether we have enough.

As the demand for electric vehicles soars and more minerals are needed for production, manganese mine workers in South Africa are experiencing mysterious health problems. Read more:While you may not have heard about manganese, it's a key ingredient in making electric cars move. Minerals such as cobalt, lithium and manganese are used to manufacture electric and gas-powered vehicles. But electric cars typically require six times the mineral input of conventional vehicles. The demand for manganese – and electric vehicles more broadly – is rising fast, while states such as California and New York move to ban the sale of gas-powered cars over the next decade. President Biden is also pushing for electric vehicles to make up at least half of new car sales by 2030. Despite the real benefits of going electric, the sourcing of raw materials in electric vehicles carries serious human, environmental and geopolitical costs that are often overlooked by consumers, manufacturers and policymakers.Today on “Post Reports,” West Africa bureau chief Rachel Chason travels to South Africa to visit with manganese mine workers, many of whom experienced health problems over the years. Troubling symptoms that some workers discovered are probably linked to manganese poisoning. More from The Post's bigger series, “Clean Cars, Hidden Toll”:In the scramble for EV metals, Afghanistan is of interest to the Taliban and Chinese prospectors To meet EV demand, industry turns to technology long deemed hazardous. Despite reforms, mining for EV metals in Congo exacts steep cost for workers. On the frontier of new “gold rush,” quest for coveted EV metals yields misery. The underbelly of electric vehicles. Minerals are crucial for electric cars and wind turbines. Some worry whether we have enough.

If you're feeling the weight of daily stress and wondering about its toll on your body, tune in immediately! Elizabeth Andreyevskiy is a renowned stress coach, helping overwhelmed women navigate their often hectic lives with a sense of calm and patience. In this episode, she answers burning questions like: What are the real physical impacts of chronic stress on women's bodies? Why do so many of us feel guilty about carving out time for self-care? Are there de-stressing activities that might be doing more harm than good? How can self-care actually reduce the physical symptoms of stress? Is it possible to completely shake off the weight of stress? Elizabeth offers tangible solutions that will help you reduce the physical impact of stress on your body. More about Elizabeth: Not only is she a trusted stress coach, but she's also the host of the "Emotionally Healthy Legacy" podcast, which has been lauded for its insightful discussions on mental well-being. Elizabeth's unique approach has changed the lives of countless women, giving them the tools they need to live more peaceful, balanced lives. Get ready to transform your relationship with stress and embrace a healthier, more relaxed you! More Resources https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/ Elizabeth's FREE gift for podcast listeners! https://www.emotionallyhealthylegacy.com/selfcaresimplified Need help getting started! Get Megan's FREE 5-Day Jumpstart Tips guide! The Jumpstart 30 Program for Beginners Follow Megan on Instagram

Eyal Press, journalist and author of several books, most recently, Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2021), talks about his new piece in the New York Times Magazine on the "moral crisis" doctors in America are experiencing as health care becomes increasingly corporatized. 

It's easy to see how big stresses at work or home -- like layoffs, illnesses, or even a complex and important project -- cause anxiety too spike. But sometimes the stresses that cause the most hard are the tiny, everyday ones that build up over time into a much bigger problem because we don't take the time to recognize and manage our reactions to them. Former HBR editor Karen Dillon and Babson College professor Rob Cross studied the most common types of "microstress" and the ways in which they impact individuals, teams, and organizations. They explain why, if left unchecked, microstress can lead to mistakes, burnout, damaged relationships, and poor mental and physical health. But they also offer advice for better handling it -- and helping others to do the same. Dillon and Cross wrote the book The Microstress Effect and the HBR article "The Hidden Toll of Microstress."

A contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and The 1619 Project, Linda Villarosa has won numerous awards for articles concerning issues of Black mother and infant health, medical myths, America's hidden HIV epidemic, environmental justice, and COVID-19's toll on Black American communities. She is the author of Body & Soul: The Black Women's Guide to Physical Health and the novel Passing for Black, which was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award. The director of the undergraduate journalism program at City College of New York, Villarosa formerly worked as executive editor at Essence magazine and as a science editor for The New York Times, and her articles have been published in numerous periodicals, including The Root, O Magazine, and Glamour. Relying on human stories and exhaustive research, Under the Skin exposes the powerful forces within healthcare and society itself that cause Black Americans to ''live sicker and die quicker'' than their white peers. (recorded 5/15/2023)

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/   Jack Hammond (https://homebase.org/) is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General with multiple combat commands and currently serves as the Chief Executive for the Home Base National Center of Excellence for Mental Health and Brain Injuries. In this episode, Gary and Jack discuss: ● The Hidden Toll of War ● Reimagining Mental Health Care: From Stigma to Support ● Overcoming The Fear of Letting People Down ● Commit to Excellence, Not Perfection ● Taking Risks Can Lead to Success ● Leveraging Trust to Build Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hammond-a9214b50/ https://twitter.com/jackhammond15 https://homebase.org/   Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on:  Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

This week is Black Maternal Health Week in the US and to kick off the conversation, Dr. Josh Sharfstein speaks with author and New York Times contributor Linda Villarosa about her new book on racism and health. They discuss how she came to this topic after her years being a health editor at Essence magazine and why the picture is particularly stark for the health of Black women and their infants. They also talk about why she's optimistic about the health of Black people and how personal stories are helping to create societal change. You can read her article on maternal mortality mentioned in the podcast here.

As emergency physicians, we are no strangers to firearm violence and its consequences. We explored this topic with renowned expert, Dr. Garen Wintemute, in our January 2019 episode, #thisismylane. Most physicians feel strongly that we have a role in gun violence prevention, but many of us aren't sure what we can do in our daily clinical practice to make a difference. That's why Psychiatrist Dr. Amy Barnhorst and her colleagues at the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis developed the BulletPoints Project. BulletPoints is a resource for clinicians and medical educators who are committed to firearm injury prevention.  In the third episode of our gun violence prevention series, we delve into the second step of BulletPoints: ASSESS. Do you talk to your patients about guns? What's your approach? Tag us on social media, @empulsepodcast, reach out via email empulsepodcast@gmail.com, or connect through our website, ucdavisem.com. Encourage your friends and colleagues to listen and share their perspective, too! ***Please rate us and leave us a review on iTunes! It helps us reach more people.*** Hosts: Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest Host: Dr. Jonathan Kohler, Associate Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of Pediatric Trauma at UC Davis; Host of Country Hits: Rural Trauma from the Scene to the ED Guest: Dr. Amy Barnhorst, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair of Community Mental Health at UC Davis; Director of the BulletPoints Project Resources: The BulletPoints Project - The Basics Guns and Suicide: the Hidden Toll a Special Report by Madeline Drexler, Editor, Harvard Public Health California Firearm Violence Research Center (CA FVRC) Gifford Law Center *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

During the past 50 years, more than 1,550 death sentences have been carried out across the U.S.Many of the hundreds of people involved in carrying out those executions say their health has suffered because of their work. NPR's Chiara Eisner and the investigations team spoke with all kinds of current and former workers about their experiences.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

When Linda Villarosa was the health editor of Essence Magazine, she says she had a one-track mind. A former college athlete, Linda grew up, like many of us, thinking about health on an individual level. But after reporting on environmental justice, the AIDS crisis, and black mother and infant mortality rates, Linda has uncovered just how much culture and public health infrastructure impact life expectancy – specifically for black Americans. Her 2018 cover story on “Why America's Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis" was a finalist for a National Magazine Award. In today's episode, she highlights how structural racism impacts community health and talks about why she's still optimistic about combating health disparities in the country and across the globe.

DeRay, Myles, and De'Ara  cover the underreported news of the week— including Republicans sue for rights to discriminate against LGBT+ students, a pipeline for Black aspiring pilots, and the life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols. DeRay interviews author and journalist  Professor Linda Villarosa about her new book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives & on the Health of Our Nation. NewsMyles https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/obituaries/nichelle-nichols-dead.htmlDe'Ara https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/airlines-struggling-shortages-want-recruit-diverse-pilots-hbcu-solutio-rcna40990DeRay https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/republican-attorneys-general-sue-federal-government-lgbtq-school-meal-rcna40250

1619 Project journalist Linda Villarosa says bias in the healthcare system and the "weathering" affect of living in a racist society are taking a serious toll on Black people in America. Her new book is Under the Skin.Maureen Corrigan reviews Greenland, a debut novel by David Santos Donaldson.

Vox's Jamil Smith talks with journalist and author Eyal Press about "dirty work" — the jobs Americans do that, as Press explains, can lead workers to perform morally compromising activities unwittingly. They discuss examples of this kind of work (drone pilots, meat packers, prison aides), talk about its relation to the term "essential workers" that gained prominence during the pandemic, and explain how certain jobs highlight the disparities of class, race, and gender in American society. Host: Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith), Senior Correspondent, Vox Guest: Eyal Press (@EyalPress), author; journalist References:  Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America by Eyal Press (FSG; 2021) "What does it mean to take America's 'jobs of last resort'?" by Jamil Smith (Vox; Apr. 22) Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe (Doubleday; 2021) The Social Network, dir. David Fincher (2010) The Jungle by Upton Sinclair (1906) The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) The Civilizing Process by Norbert Elias (1939) "Good People and Dirty Work" by Everett C. Hughes (Social Problems, vol. 10 (1); 1962) The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú (Riverhead; 2019) "Inside the Massive Jail that Doubles as Chicago's Largest Mental Health Facility" by Lili Holzer-Glier (Vera Institute of Justice; 2016) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices