Episodes

  • Should you be friends with your ex?

    Should you be friends with your ex?
    May 23 2024
    When a romantic relationship ends, it can feel like a total loss. How do you go from being an important person in someone's life to a complete stranger? But experts say it doesn't have to be all or nothing. On this episode: Three questions to ask yourself before building a platonic connection with a former romantic partner.

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    17 mins
  • Feeling guilty? Here's how to work through it

    Feeling guilty? Here's how to work through it
    May 21 2024
    You broke someone's heart. You missed your kid's recital. You weren't there for your mom when she needed you. Guilt! It can be painful – but also a powerful tool for connection. In this episode, learn how to have a healthy relationship with guilt with help from a psychologist and an ethics researcher.

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    23 mins
  • Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post

    Kids, social media and privacy: What to know before you post
    May 20 2024
    Many parents share photos and videos of their babies and children on social media. But there are potential dangers to constantly posting about your kid online, says Leah Plunkett, a faculty member of Harvard Law School who specializes in children, family law and technology. This episode, Plunkett explains what adults should consider about a kid's privacy and personal data before hitting the upload button.

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    24 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins