Juli Cobb’s Story
When Juli’s car ran out of gas in the middle of the road, three men from a nearby homeless encampment rushed over to push her car to safety.
Winning the Battle Against Yourself
Many of us have been raised to believe that if we want to get something done, we just need to set our minds to it. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, right? Yet somehow we end up polishing off that pint of ice cream in the freezer, or spending more than our budget allows.
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Elaine Batchelor’s Story
In 1980, backpacking alone to Greece, Elaine was attacked on a train. Two strangers stepped in, and stayed by her side for nearly the entire 12-hour ride.
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Escaping Perfectionism
Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic and professional success. But psychologist Thomas Curran says perfectionism has a dark side, and that there are much healthier ways to strive for excellence.
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Patrick Furlong’s Story
After his dad left, Patrick’s guidance counselor taught him to tie a tie — and showed him he wasn’t alone. Years later, he passed that lesson on to his own son.
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The Trauma Script
When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be devastated. But psychologist George Bonanno finds that many of us recover from life’s blows more quickly than we might expect. This week, we talk with Bonanno about his research and why it has changed how many scientists think about trauma and resilience. Additional Resources Books: The End of Trauma: How the
Ashley Ludlow’s Story
In the days after her mother’s death, Ashley struggled with guilt. She had been the one to request a “Do Not Resuscitate” order, at her mother’s request. Still, Ashley wondered if she’d made the right choice. Then a nurse made a phone call that changed her life.
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How Our Brains Learn
Have you ever fallen asleep in school or during a work meeting? What’s missing from these classrooms and conference rooms is engagement: A state of being absorbed, alert, and eager to learn.
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Surinder Gupta’s Story
In 1974, Surinder came out of a pharmacy to discover his car was gone. Not knowing anyone in town, he opened the phone book, and dialed a stranger with a familiar Indian last name. The man who answered went on to play a surprising role in his life.
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The Best Years of Your Life
Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being.
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