Mental Health

Netflix’s “Adolescence” explores the issue of growing up online and what social media pressures can do to lonely, angry young men. It also looks at generational male violence.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, reflects on the nature of forgiveness and the value of letting go of grievances.

from Life Examined

Author, poet, and philosopher David Whyte reflects on the power of words and explores why accepting and celebrating the human condition is such a gift.

David Whyte reflects on the transformative nature of poetry

Author, poet, and philosopher David Whyte reflects on the power of words and explores why accepting and celebrating the human condition is such a gift.

from Life Examined

Psychologist Tracy Dennis Tiwary says anxiety is on the rise, but avoiding emotional distress only makes us weaker, more fragile and increases anxiety levels.

Understanding anxiety —and its surprising upside

Psychologist Tracy Dennis Tiwary says anxiety is on the rise, but avoiding emotional distress only makes us weaker, more fragile and increases anxiety levels.

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This week, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University Lori Santos explains that negative emotions are very much part of the human experience and essential to…

Midweek Reset: Toxic positivity

This week, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University Lori Santos explains that negative emotions are very much part of the human experience and essential to…

from Life Examined

President Trump’s executive order seeks to cut federal funding for gender transition medical procedures. KCRW hears from a mom of a 17-year-old who’s been transitioning since age 4.

Denying gender-affirming care will cost lives, says mom and author

President Trump’s executive order seeks to cut federal funding for gender transition medical procedures. KCRW hears from a mom of a 17-year-old who’s been transitioning since age 4.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The mental health effects of battling wildfires are enormous. But firefighters aren’t always willing to ask for help.

Firefighters are starting to process trauma from Palisades and Eaton Fires

The mental health effects of battling wildfires are enormous. But firefighters aren’t always willing to ask for help.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Author Pico Iyer chronicles his 100+ retreats to a remote Benedictine hermitage in Big Sur, Northern California; exploring the transformative nature of silence, contemplation, and…

Learning from silence: Pico Iyer on the transformative power of solitude

Author Pico Iyer chronicles his 100+ retreats to a remote Benedictine hermitage in Big Sur, Northern California; exploring the transformative nature of silence, contemplation, and…

from Life Examined

Authors George Bonanno and Carolyn Korsmeyer, along with professor Margot Kushel, talk about trauma, resilience, and why our homes are integral to who we are.

Disaster recovery: Trauma, homelessness, and loss from the LA wildfires.

Authors George Bonanno and Carolyn Korsmeyer, along with professor Margot Kushel, talk about trauma, resilience, and why our homes are integral to who we are.

from Life Examined

Engage Therapy is hosting a free support group for parents recovering from wildfires.

How to talk to children about LA’s wildfires

Engage Therapy is hosting a free support group for parents recovering from wildfires.

from KCRW Features

This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “Master Of Change: How To Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You,” shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane…

Midweek Reset: On Trauma and Resiliency

This week, Brad Stulberg writer and author of “Master Of Change: How To Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You,” shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane…

from Life Examined

“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

‘Hard Truths’ takes an unflinching look at fear, anger, family

“Hard Truths” explores family dynamics through sisters: one angry and fearful, the other loving. Director Mike Leigh teamed up with Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

Mental health amid fires: Acknowledge emotions, check on loved ones

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

The Japanese art of happiness: From ikigai, to ritual, to embracing old age

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

from Life Examined

Writer and author Katherine May shares her love for winter, and explains why it is time for both joy and sadness.

Winter wisdom: Katherine May on grief, loss, and the power of celebration

Writer and author Katherine May shares her love for winter, and explains why it is time for both joy and sadness.

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Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

Tragic optimism and the male identity crisis with Brad Stulberg

Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

from Life Examined

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

Is digital addiction fuelling a teen suicide crisis?

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

from Life Examined

This week British author Raynor Winn reflects on healing, hope and resilience.

Midweek Reset: Finding a way (or path)

This week British author Raynor Winn reflects on healing, hope and resilience.

from Life Examined

What should the media consider when covering Trump’s second term? Plus, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses the loneliness epidemic.

Pushback brews following ‘Morning Joe’ visit to Mar-A-Lago

What should the media consider when covering Trump’s second term? Plus, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses the loneliness epidemic.

from Left, Right & Center

The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

‘Backfired’ podcast looks at cultural and medical impacts of ADHD

The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand