Reading for Well-Being with Dr. Pozzulo – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Dr. Pozzulo introduces the Reading for Well-Being Podcast. Each month, Dr. Pozzulo will interview authors of evidence-based books for well-being, that are chosen as part of her book club, selected as Professor Pozzulo’s Picks. Dr. Pozzulo will help listeners understand the science and strategies that can be applied to improve their well-being. Join Dr. Pozzulo’s Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club to be part of the conversation and the evidence-based well-being community; https://carleton.ca/mental-health/mewerths-reading-for-well-being-community-book-club/

Links:

• Join the Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club
• Learn more about the Mental Health and Well-Being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH)
• MeWeRTH on X
• Summer reading: 4 books on well-being that you can rely on

Dr. Marc Schultz discusses, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schultz, Ph.D. (2023). Gain a greater understanding of emotional well-being and the changes you might want to make to your relationships to increase your happiness and improve your well-being.

Dr. Ethan Kross discusses his book, Chatter: The voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness it (2021). Learn how to channel the voice in your head for happier living and better well-being.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau discusses her book Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other (2023). How can we cope with negative emotions and respond to criticism with grace? In Closer Together, Sophie explores the connection between self-awareness, emotional resilience, and deeper relationships. This episode dives into her strategies for slowing down in a fast-paced world and embracing vulnerability as a path to growth.

Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss their book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us (2023). What is art? Many of us think of the arts as entertainment—a luxury of some kind. In Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show how activities from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture, and more are essential to our lives.

Katy Milkman joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. How can you learn to follow through on your behavior change goals? How do you know when you're truly ready to change, and what are the biggest obstacles to behavior change? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!

Catherine A. Sanderson joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. How much of happiness is genetic? How can you keep happiness alive as you age? What is the connection between mindset and wellbeing and how can you change your mindset? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!

Jennifer Heisz joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep. How does the efficacy of exercise compare to antidepressants? Is walking adequate exercise? How much exercise do you need to do to maximize its health benefits? What are some strategies for breaking up sedentary time? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!

Adam Galinsky joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Are you inspiring or infuriating as a leader? What is the difference between shame and guilt? What was Adam's most surprising finding as he conducted the research featured in Inspire? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!