Episódios

  • Take charge of your gyno visit

    Take charge of your gyno visit
    May 16 2024
    A visit to the gynecologist isn't just an essential part of your health routine. It's an opportunity to ask questions about your reproductive health, from birth control to painful periods to a decreased interest in sex. Dr. Rachel Bervell, co-founder of The Black OBGYN Project, explains how women and trans or non-binary people can structure their next visit — and get the answers they need.

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    25 minutos
  • Jet lag is not 'a choice' — here's what to know

    Jet lag is not 'a choice' — here's what to know
    May 14 2024
    Taylor Swift claimed that "jet lag is a choice" at this year's Super Bowl. Sleep scientists like Jade Wu would like you to know they very much disagree. The disorder can throw your body clock out of whack and leave you feeling sluggish — not great when you're on a big vacation abroad. Wu explains how to make jet lag less miserable and more manageable.

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    19 minutos
  • How to talk about Asian American mental health

    How to talk about Asian American mental health
    May 13 2024
    For a lot of people from Asian American backgrounds, discussing mental health - especially with loved ones - can be difficult. Psychologist and author Jenny T. Wang has advice on everything from working through guilt to defining home on your own terms. The episode originally published on May 26, 2022.

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    21 minutos
  • Introducing: Wild Card with Rachel Martin

    Introducing: Wild Card with Rachel Martin
    May 11 2024
    Check out your new NPR podcast listen: Wild Card with Rachel Martin. On the show, Rachel rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to play a game about life's biggest questions. In this episode, she talks with actor and writer Issa Rae. They discuss questions you can try asking a loved one, like: What's a moment when you felt proud of yourself as a kid? How do you stay connected to people you've lost?

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    34 minutos
  • How to help your stepfamily grow closer

    How to help your stepfamily grow closer
    May 9 2024
    Becoming a blended stepfamily can be fraught for everyone involved. How can your family build trust, function more smoothly and ultimately grow closer? In this episode, NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy shares research on stepsiblings and blended families that can make this process easier.

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    17 minutos
  • The social etiquette of lending money

    The social etiquette of lending money
    May 7 2024
    If a close friend or family member is in need of money, your first impulse might be to help out. But what if they don't pay you back? What if they need more than you can provide? How do you ensure your financial agreement doesn't harm your relationship? There are no hard and fast rules around lending money. Expectations may depend on culture, financial status or even your marital status. Advice on when to give — and how to say no.

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    24 minutos
  • Improve your sense of direction

    Improve your sense of direction
    May 6 2024
    Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? It can be anxiety-inducing to get around when you don't have a great sense of direction. This episode, experts explain how to gain more confidence while navigating.

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    17 minutos
  • How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one

    How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one
    May 2 2024
    Pregnancy complications — like miscarriage, preterm birth or postpartum depression — are incredibly common. But expecting parents can often feel alone if they are experiencing these conditions, or like a second pregnancy is out of reach. This episode, Emily Oster, co-author of 'The Unexpected', on how to deal with complications when they arise, and make your next pregnancy a little smoother.

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    17 minutos