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Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing practice to make him feel more hopeful and motivated ...

Beginning in the late 19th century and continuing through the mid-20th century, communities across the country relied largely on women’s unpaid civic labor to create welcome, integration, and ...

For years, I argued with my wife about how much I prioritize my friends. She didn’t understand why I rearranged my whole day for them or why I spent hundreds of dollars I could have saved traveling to ...

Everyone wants to sashay into work, a classroom, or their kid’s PTA meeting with a smile on their face and their head held high. It is one of the most coveted qualities on the planet. Why? Because ...

January has, unfortunately, become the time of year when a lot of people feel a strong urge to punish themselves. Sure, they may do it under the guise of “health,” or perhaps they will dress it up as ...

Recently, I came across an outstanding book that combined two of my favorite topics: happiness and love. It's called How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most . And ...