Nelda Live Podcast
1) James Pennebaker, Writing to Heal
The residual effects of a trauma or an emotional upheaval often manifest themselves in physical and emotional ways. The symptoms can range from poor sleep, inability to focus, or lack of appetite to m...Show More
2) Benjamin Bikman, Why We Get Sick
Imagine if just one spark could drastically improve our chances to avoid serious illness. We have far more control over our health than we may think, because a lot of it comes down to what we eat, acc...Show More
3) Bob Moesta, Struggling is the Seed of Innovation
Moesta readily admits, “I was that annoying child who asked a thousand questions because that’s how I learned.” It’s a methodology he still uses today. According to Moesta, “Questions are the cornerst...Show More
4) Lisa Mosconi Ph.D., Brain Health—Genes aren’t Destiny
Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D is focused on research and strategies to preserve brain health, for women in particular, especially those at risk for Alzheimers. Her interest comes from her own strong family histo...Show More
5) Matthew Walker, Ph.D., The Superpower of Sleep
Sleep is the foundation upon which other pillars of health stand. That’s according to Dr. Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at...Show More
6) Laurie Santos, Ph.D., The Science of Happiness
Chasing happiness is universal. Achieving it is not. The good news is that every one of us can do things to feel happier. The problem is many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our li...Show More
7) Nicholas Carr, How Technology is Affecting Our Brains
Neuroplasticity is the ability of brains to physically change in response to stimuli. Human brains are changing as a result of our interaction with technology. For Pulitzer Prize finalist Nicholas Car...Show More
8) Rip Esselstyn, Fighting Disease with a Plant-Strong Diet
Americans are the sickest and most overweight people in the world according to Rip Esselstyn. It’s a crisis that he is working to influence. As a former firefighter and elite professional athlete, Ess...Show More
9) Daniel Pink, Timing is Everything
While he has authored six books, including four New York Times bestsellers, the actual task of writing has always been “freaking hard” for Daniel Pink. That struggle and the subsequent search for guid...Show More
10) Ron Clark, Igniting the Classroom
Growing up in rural North Carolina, all Ron Clark wanted was adventure and travel. He had no intention of staying in one place or being a teacher. When his first overseas tour was cut short by illness...Show More