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SYSK Choice: Happiness Through Decluttering & The Magic of Calculus You Use Everyday Aug 21, 2021

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Even though you know money is filthy dirty, it can still make you feel good. This episode begins by explaining how the simple act of handling money can make you feel a lot better if you are feeling a bit down. And the weird thing is, it doesn’t even have to be your money. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/6199932/Counting-money-makes-people-feel-better-about-themselves.html

When you walk into a tidy, clean and organized room, does it make you feel better? Calmer? It does for a lot of people. In fact, more order and less clutter can help you feel happier says Gretchen Rubin, host of the podcast, “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” and author of the book Outer Order Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make Room for Happiness (https://amzn.to/2IB6HaC). Listen as Gretchen joins me to explain the psychology of order and how it relates to happiness. Plus she offers some great techniques to organize and create a calmer space.

Most dog lovers do not hesitate to hug their dogs. It is a sign of affection. However, experts say dogs hate it and can cause them a lot of stress. Listen as I explain why it is not a good idea to hug your dog – in fact it can even be dangerous.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201604/the-data-says-dont-hug-the-dog

To many people, the word “calculus” reminds them of a high school math class that was very difficult. However, calculus is so much more. Without it there might not be cell phones or GPS or television. Calculus helped find a treatment for AIDS and helped us discover Neptune. Steven Strogatz is a professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell and author of the book Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe (https://amzn.to/2Vvl3zv). Listen as he explains exactly what calculus is and how critical it is to our modern world.

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The Purpose and Benefits of Gossip & The Cure for Busyness Aug 19, 2021

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Do you hold hands with your mate? If you don’t, you probably should. This episode begins with a brief discussion on the benefits of holding hands - and I bet you haven’t heard them before. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/05/fashion/05hands.html

Who doesn’t like a bit of juicy gossip? The fact is everyone gossips and it turns out to be a good thing. Gossip serves a lot of useful functions in our personal and professional lives. Frank McAndrew is one of the leading researchers on gossip and he joins me to explain how gossip works, why some of it is nasty but most of it isn’t - and how to gossip well. Frank is Professor of Psychology at Knox College in Illinois (https://www.frankmcandrew.com/)

If you have a busy day, you probably jump from one thing to the next with barely space to breathe. If you do, you could be missing a great opportunity according to Juliet Funt founder and CEO of The Juliet Funt Group (https://www.julietfunt.com/) who advises Fortune 500 companies. Listen as Juliet explains the importance of creating “white space” in between all the things you do and why it is so beneficial. Juliet is author of the book A Minute to Think (https://amzn.to/3mmsXIv).

Ever been rejected by someone you loved? It hurts a lot. Why? Listen as we reveal some interesting brain research that explains why romantic rejection can be so devastating and what to do about it if it happens to you. Helen Fisher author of the book Why We Love (https://amzn.to/3g7Ctel) explains.

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The Secrets of Happy Families & A Forensic Scientist on What Human Remains Tell Us Aug 16, 2021

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If you are not a celebrity, how do you get a table at a busy restaurant that is all booked up? This episode begins with some advice that can often work wonders in getting you that table - if you do it right. Source: Frank Luntz author of Words That Work (https://amzn.to/37Ay5A8)

Every family wants to be happy. Still, many are not and are quite dysfunctional. So, when you look at families that ARE happy, what do those families do to create that sense of happiness and calm and reduce the tension and conflict? That’s what Bruce Feiler set out to discover for his book, The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Tell Your Family History, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More https://amzn.to/3xH113T. Listen as Bruce joins me with some proven yet simple ways to make any family get along better and be happier.

Have you ever wondered if people with big heads are smarter? Well they are! Listen as I explain how we know this and how having a larger than normal head pays benefits now and in old age. http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/big-heads/

When you watch CSI or Law & Order on television, it seems that an autopsy tells the police a lot. Is that real science or TV fiction? Does forensic science allow the dead to speak from beyond the grave and offer clues to how someone died? Forensic anthropologist Sue Black has some definite opinions on this. Sue is author of the book, All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes (https://amzn.to/3lWzyJg) . Listen as Sue separates fact from fiction and explains some of the fascinating advances in forensic science.

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SYSK Choice: The Biggest Lies About Work & Achieving Financial Wellness Aug 14, 2021

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Selling items on eBay can be fun and profitable. And there are a few little tricks than can make it even more profitable. I begin this episode by revealing some strategies above and beyond good photos and descriptions that can bring you more money. that. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/money/a38347/how-to-make-money-on-ebay/

We have all heard things like; workers improve when they get feedback or a company’s culture is the key to success. And everyone knows that good leadership is what makes a company thrive. The problem is that these things are not universally true and may be downright wrong! Marcus Buckingham has studied people and performance for a long time and he joins me to explode some commonly held beliefs about workers and the workplace. Marcus is the author of the book Nine Lies About Work (https://amzn.to/2HlAkdW). If you want to grow in your career, you need to hear this.

Have you ever cracked an egg open and seen a little spot of what looks like blood inside? Is it safe to eat? Listen as I explain what the food experts say about where that little spot of red comes from and just harmful it is. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-stir/egg-facts_b_2498764.html)

Personal finance can be complicated. In part that is because we have so many financial decisions to make, and there is a lot of emotion wrapped up in our money. Amanda Clayman joins me to discuss how we make financial decisions, why it is hard and how to make better decisions with our money. Amanda is a financial therapist and her website is www.AmandaClayman.com.

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Learn to Be Luckier Instantly & How to Better Spend the Time You Have Aug 12, 2021

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Ever watch a TV chef put seasoning on food? Often, they sprinkle the herbs and spices from high up? This episode begins with an explanation of why they do that and why you should to. https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/5791-sprinkling-seasonings-from-high-up

Do you believe in luck? Sure, everyone gets lucky occasionally but are there things you can do that will make you lucky more often and make you actually feel like a lucky person? After being in a serious car crash, Karla Starr became interested in understanding how luck works and if it is even a real thing. Listen and you may discover you are already luckier than you realize, and you will learn how to become even luckier. Karla is author of the book Can You Learn to Be Lucky? (https://amzn.to/3jCbCYJ).

How many pairs of shoes do you regularly wear? Listen as I explain how rotating your shoes and giving them a day or two of rest before you wear them again can help them last a lot longer. Source: Joan Wilen author of Shoes In the Freezer, Beer In The Garden (https://amzn.to/3jEQDon).

If you live to be 80, you will have about 4,000 weeks to get everything done. That’s it. Lights out. Game over. So how you choose to spend those 4,000 weeks is really the sum total of your life. Will you get done all the things that matter? Not likely according to Oliver Burkeman author of the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (https://amzn.to/3xBI4zn). Listen as he outlines a way to organize your life and time so you are less stressed and feel as if you are spending your time accomplishing those things that matter most.

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Startling Ways Food Affects Your Brain and Body & Mastering the Art of Apologizing Aug 09, 2021

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“Sometimes you need a good cry.” How many times have you heard that advice? So what does the science say? This episode begins by looking at whether crying is really good for you - or if that is just something people say. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00614.x

The food you eat affects you in some interesting and unusual ways. For example, eating something sweet can actually make you a sweeter person - for a while. If you eat something you think is fat, your body will rev itself up to burn more calories just because you think that. Neuroscientist Rachel Herz, who teaches at Brown University and Boston College explains these and other fascinating ways food affects you. Rachel is the author of the book, Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food (https://amzn.to/3yqfKkW).

Since none of us are perfect, we all have to apologize to people when we make mistakes or say the wrong thing. Yet as simple as it sounds, apologies often go wrong. In fact, they can sometimes make things worse! An effective apology is all in how you deliver it. Listen as I discuss this with Harriet Lerner a psychotherapist and author of the book, Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts (https://amzn.to/2VuFgaf). Once you hear her advice you will become a champion at saying “I’m sorry.”

Why do mosquitoes bite? After all they don’t live on blood - it isn’t food to them. So what do they need it for? Listen as I take you inside the life of these annoying summertime pests. https://www.mosquitoes.org/

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SYSK Choice: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World & Amazing Extreme Animals Aug 07, 2021

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When it comes to easing traffic congestion, sometimes the solution is worse than the original problem. This episode begins with a tale of how trying to ease traffic tends to cause more of it. It’s all about “build it and they will come.” (Source: Edward Humes author of the book Door to Door https://amzn.to/2EQKFNs).

To be successful, it’s important that you get really good at one specific thing as soon as possible. In other words, you have to specialize. While that concept seems to make sense, it turns out to be flawed, according to journalist David Epstein, author of the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (https://amzn.to/2WdTjLG). Listen as he explains why being a generalist is likely better even though people tend to think the opposite is true.

Far fewer parents spank their kids than they used to - but some still do. They likely believe in the “spare the rod, spoil the child” approach to parenting. Listen as I explain why a lot of those parents will live to regret it. (Source: Karl Pillemer author of the book 30 Lessons for Living https://amzn.to/2WqxXzN)

Our world is crawling with “extreme” creatures. By that I mean the largest, fastest, smallest, strongest and smartest. There is a lot we can learn from these animals and organisms. For example, the largest mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is teaching engineers about flight. Matthew LaPlante, a professor of journalism at Utah State University is author of the book Superlative: The Biology of Extremes (https://amzn.to/2WmlPA3). He joins me to reveal the fascinating reasons why these creatures became so extreme in their own right and why they are so fascinating and potentially helpful to mankind.

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The Real Reasons People Drink Alcohol & How You Acquire Knowledge Aug 05, 2021

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Everyone likes to laugh, and it turns out there are some real health benefits to laughter. This episode begins with how laughing may just be the best medicine. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19968254/live-laugh-love/

Drinking alcohol is something people have been doing for centuries. Why? Is the appeal of drinking just to get that buzz or is there more to it? Why are some people able to drink socially while other people have had their lives destroyed by alcohol? Are there really any health benefits of drinking? These are some of the questions tackled by my guest Edward Slingerland, a professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia and author of the book Drunk: How we Slipped, Danced, and Stumbled our way to Civilization (https://amzn.to/2WONrif)

You are constantly acquiring knowledge and learning new things throughout your life. Yet, there is a good chance no one ever taught you HOW to learn. Or taught you what are the best ways to learn something so that whatever you are learning actually sticks. There turns out to be quite a bit of research on how learning works and joining me to discuss all this and help you learn anything better and faster is Barbara Oakley. She is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Michigan and author of the book Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything (https://amzn.to/3A3wnTT)

Everyone is encouraged to donate blood if they can. It truly does save lives. Nevertheless, a lot of people don’t give blood and one reason is the fear of fainting. It feels terrible and can be so embarrassing that many people who do faint after giving blood never donate again. Listen as I explain the amazingly simple remedy that prevents it. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100706150639.htm

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How to Get People To Give You What You Want & The Amazing Benefits of Being In Nature Aug 02, 2021

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Some people always seem to look great in photographs. How do they do it? This episode begins with some simple tricks that will make anyone look better in any photo - every time. https://www.diyphotography.net/seven-tricks-help-smile-naturally-look-great-photos/

How do you get people to give you what you want? You usually have to ask - but it’s all in how you ask according to Dr. Meg Myers Morgan, an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma and author of the book, Everything is Negotiable The 5 Tactics to Get What You Want in Life, Love, and Work (https://amzn.to/2SFdnW3). Listen as she explains some really effective strategies to get what you want that don’t require the skills of a master negotiator.

You know that smell after it rains? It turns out that smelling that smell is actually good for you. And that’s just one of the many reasons why we need to spend more time outdoors in nature according to my guest Lucy Jones who has researched the science about the amazing benefits of being in nature. Lucy is author of the book Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul (https://amzn.to/3j7YUky). Listen as she explains that it doesn’t take a lot of nature to enjoy real physical and mental health benefits.

When you go on a job interview, should you speak proudly about your accomplishments or remain a bit modest? The answer seems to depend on who you are. Listen as I explain. https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-study-finds-male-modesty-turn-women-and-men

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SYSK Choice: The Surprising Power of Your Surroundings & How to Live Debt Free Jul 31, 2021

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While we tend to be very good at noticing our failures, keeping track of all your victories is a much better idea - even the little victories. This episode begins with an explanation of why those little victories can propel you into big ones and why keeping a list is such a great idea. http://www.lifehack.org/398112/science-explains-how-writing-down-tinyachievements-every-day-changes-our-brains

You are surrounded by colors, shapes, objects, nature and light. All of those things have an effect on you. They impact your productivity, your mood and how you view the world as well as how you relate to other people. Ingrid Fetell Lee is an expert on how design affects your health and well-being and is author of the book Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness (https://amzn.to/2M7N3pa). What she has to say will change the way you view the world around you.

It is common for parents to mix up the names of their children and call them by the wrong name. Interestingly though, you never call your kids by your cat’s name. So why not? Parents obviously know the difference between their own kids. Listen and discover why the mix up is so common. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3594971/Do-mix-people-s-names-Don-tworry-not-going-senile-merely-filing-error-brain.html)

Getting into debt is easy. It is getting OUT of debt that’s so hard. If you have more debt than you wish you had, you’ll want to hear Shannon Lee Simmons. She is a certified financial planner and author of the book Living Debt Free: The No Shame No Blame Guide to Getting Rid of Your Debt (https://amzn.to/2EzNa6N). Shannon joins me to explain the best and fastest way to get out of debt and still live your life.

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