Voices in the Family Podcast
1) Feeling outrage doesn’t lead to action, but it can hurt us
A lot of people feel outrage when they’re online – about the news, about injustice or violence in their neighborhood, country, or the world. But where does that outrage take people? A new ...Show More
2) Tired of Beating Yourself Up? Try Self Forgiveness
Do you often beat yourself up when things don’t go according to plan? You didn’t meet the deadline at work, you didn’t lose the ten pounds you wanted to shed before your class reunio...Show More
3) Making Changes That Stick
Are your New Years’ resolutions starting to fade away? Back to hitting the snooze button on your alarm instead of the gym?
4) Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?
Women are far more likely than men to suffer from conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines.
5) Understanding The Mental Health Needs of Fire Survivors
After the devastating and deadly fire that raged across Maui, Hawaii, mental health professionals warn that survivors could face many challenges related to both the trauma and smoke inhalation. In th...Show More
6) Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way
Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic. What are the reasons for this steep increase? In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist...Show More
7) The Value of Neighborhood Connections
Your neighborhood affects your quality of life in many ways – whether you feel safe, comfortable, or have access to healthy food or green spaces. But – it goes beyond that. Rutgers researc...Show More
8) Coping With Toxic Shame
A lot of people carry shame – about who they are, things they’ve done – or failed to do. And when that shame becomes overwhelming, therapists refer to it as “toxic shame.”...Show More
9) Helping People Overcome Anxiety
Levels of anxiety are way up among adults and children – and many people cope by avoiding activities and things they are afraid of. An approach called “exposure therapy” has long sho...Show More
10) Is doing for others good for you?
Acting in selfless ways – helping others – can make people feel like they have more control over their lives and can reduce feelings of despair. That’s according to new research. In ...Show More