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How to Focus and Get More Done Aug 04, 2020

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Trying to be productive while working from home is especially challenging, which accounts for a new surge of popularity for a technique that’s been around for decades. The Pomodoro Technique is named for the tomato-shaped timer that is its hallmark. We tell how it works.

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De-stress and Sleep Better Through the Power of Breathing Aug 03, 2020

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It’s easy to take for granted, but your breathing is one of the most powerful tools you have for de-stressing, calming anxiety and even falling asleep at night. Dr Patricia Gerbarg, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York Medical College, offers some great insights and easy tips for better breathing during these difficult times.

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Dance Your Way to Happiness Jul 31, 2020

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Gyms are closed and we’re stuck at home with too much screen time. The cure: Dancing. Turns out dancing is good not just for the body but is also a proven mood-booster. Learn how to make the most of your moves from Dr. Elise Risher, Director of the Dance/Movement Therapy Program at Sarah Lawrence College.

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The Ultimate "Pay It Forward" Jul 30, 2020

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Navigating the health care system during Covid has been particularly challenging for everyone. Now consider the extra worries if you are a person living in poverty, or an immigrant in the US with limited resources.Today we hear from Dr. Margarita Loeza, the daughter of immigrant parents, who suffered from a painful hip condition as a child. Learn how Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center, changed Dr. Loeza’s life—and how she returned the favor.

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Finding Opportunity and Success in Unlikely Places Jul 29, 2020

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You never know where opportunity might present itself. And sometimes the most unlikely path can lead to success. For Mei Xu, a former Chinese diplomat, the light bulb went on while she was browsing the aisles of Bloomingdale's. She went on to found the multi-million dollar global enterprise, Chesapeake Bay Candle. Hear her surprising, and very practical advice.

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The Importance of Routine Right Now Jul 28, 2020

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Uncertainty can cause anxiety, and at challenging times, humans seek comfort in familiarity and routine. Dr. Rachel Goldman of the NYU School of Medicine offers great advice on how to form new routines that will give us back the sense of control we’ve lost. (Hint: Take baby steps!)

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Health Update: Your Covid Questions Answered Jul 27, 2020

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Dr. Vanessa Raabe, an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone, returns to our podcast to update us on what's been learned about the coronavirus during the last few months and to answer some of our most pressing questions about staying healthy and safe from Covid-19.

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Celebrating Amelia Earhart Jul 24, 2020

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July 24th is National Amelia Earhart Day, an annual celebration of the aviation pioneer who has inspired generations of women and girls to dream outside of traditional roles. Who was this woman who remains an icon decades after her 1937 disappearance? Learn more in today’s podcast.

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They Won the Challenge to Design a Better Ventilator Jul 23, 2020

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Ventilators are a key tool to help seriously sick patients recover from the coronavirus — so the ventilator shortage has been a worldwide concern. Today we hear from Smith College engineers about SmithVent, their winning competition entry. It's designed to be cost-effective, rapidly manufacturable and tailored to Covid-19 patients.

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Made By Women Preview: Jessica O. Matthews Jul 22, 2020

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Uncharted Power is a company on a mission to bring a smarter, and more sustainable, energy grid to the world. In this preview of our next episode of Made By Women, we hear from the amazing Uncharted Power founder and CEO, Jessica O. Matthews. Hear how her dedication to the "why" of her company has given her the confidence to tackle huge problems in energy infrastructure — and why diversity is critical to driving innovation.

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