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Dealing with Hometown Anxiety with Susan Albers-Bowling, PsyD
Returning home for the holidays or an event can be wonderful, but revisiting your past can be difficult. There's even a term for the uneasiness it may bring: hometown anxiety. Learn how to manage those feelings in this podcast featuring psychologist Susan Albers-Bowling.
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December 10, 2025
Nutrition Essentials | How Diet Affects Your Skin and Hair with Chey Ranasinghe, MD
Could what you eat contribute to hair loss or skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea? Absolutely! Learn more about the gut-skin connection in this chat with dermatologist Chey Ranasinghe and registered dietician Julia Zumpano.
Play NowDecember 3, 2025
Stop the Music! How to Evict an Earworm with Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Ever have a song that gets stuck in your head and won't leave? These earworms can be annoying, to say the least. Listen in as psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt explains why they happen and - better yet - what you can do to turn them off.
Play NowNovember 26, 2025
The Health Benefits of Hot Tubbing with Melissa Young, MD
It's no surprise that hot tubs feel relaxing. But did you know that it may also reduce your risk of heart disease? And soothe sore muscles? And improve sleep? Soak in some knowledge about hot tubbing in this podcast with Dr. Melissa Young.
Play NowNovember 19, 2025
Tips to Tame the ‘Sunday Scaries’ with Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD
Do you dread Mondays and the thought of going back to work after the weekend? If so, you might be experiencing what's known as the 'Sunday Scaries'. Psychologist Kia-Rai Prewitt has some suggestions to help a new work week land a little more gently.
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