Dexa/Shankar Vedantam

Published Jan 20, 2025

Wellness 2.0: When It's All Too Much

Shankar Vedantam and guest Sarah Ray delve into the emotional burden of climate change, discussing how overwhelming despair can lead to eco nihilism, but also highlighting the power of collective action and joy in combating burnout. By harnessing collective efforts and finding solace in reflection, individuals can cultivate positivity and resilience in addressing environmental crises.

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- What guests talk about visualization?
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- How should we view suffering, and how do we recognize the difference between the positive and negative aspects of it in our lives, as discussed in the podcast episode with Dr. Martha Beck?
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- How can envisioning your ideal day transform your reality?
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- How can I cultivate more positive thoughts?
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- What is the immense value of spending time in nature and detaching from everyday life as discussed in episode #310: The Secrets to Vitality with Brad McDonnell & David Reid and the clip Rediscovering Our True Selves?
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- How can I cultivate positive thoughts?
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- Is the problem that we tie too much of our self-worth to something that, when lost, results in identity paralysis?
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- What happens at a Vipassana meditation retreat as discussed in episode #152: How to Access Clarity & Connection with Yung Pueblo and the clip Exploring Transformative Emotions?
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- What is the importance of mental visualization?
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- How can one transcend the ego as discussed in episode #246: Healing the Political Divide with Marianne Williamson and the clip Embracing Love's Power?
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- How can one transcend the ego as discussed in the episode #246: Healing the Political Divide with Marianne Williamson and the clip Embracing Love's Power?
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- How can we address planetary problems?
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- How can we build a better world?
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- What are the impacts of cognitive dissonance?
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- Why do I blame myself for what happens in the world?
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