Best Anh Cecilia And Valerie Podcasts (2024)

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Ep54: Using Dogs to Sniff Out Bedbugs 1:05:37

6M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Bedbugs.. even the cleanest person or residence can still be vulnerable to bedbug infestations. Today's episode is a treat because we have a guest speaker, Julie-Anne, who owns an Edmonton-based company that specializes in canine scent detection of bedbugs, Seek and Find Experts (SAFE). She walks us through how these dogs are certified to detect be…

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Ep53: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite 58:21

7M ago58:21

58:21

Join us this month as we discuss a phenomenon that's been all over the news and bugging people... can you guess what that is?! If you said BEDBUGS, you are correct! Let our hosts entertain you with both fun and terrifying facts about these pests, from how long they can go without feeding to their unique method of mating. We also share tips and tric…

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Ep52: Radon Mitigation - A Real World Case 47:59

7M ago47:59

47:59

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Radon Action Month.What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and invisible gas that can cause lung cancer. For this episode, we brought in a guest to share her experiences with hiring a certified radon mitigation company to lower the levels of radon gas in her home. Tune into episodes 49 and 51 to le…

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Ep51: Testing Home Levels of Radon 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

What is radon? It's a tasteless, colorless, invisible gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decay found in soil and rocks. That means all buildings have some degree of radon. Join us in today's episode as guest speaker Crystal, a certified radon measurement professional, sheds light on the importance of testing your home for radon levels, what…

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Ep50: Travellers Diarrhea 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Travellers' diarrhea is a very common travel-related illness. So if you are planning to travel, tune in to hear our tips on how to prevent and treat Travellers' Diarrhea. Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itisbettertoknow/support…

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Ep49: Radon - The Deadlier Cousin of the Silent Killer 1:26:33

2y ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Have you heard about radon before? A radioactive gas released from uranium decay, radon is found in any enclosed space where the building makes contact with soil. This means that homes, schools, workplace (unless you work outside) has radon! It's a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas. Why should you care? The answer is easy: radon can result in …

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Ep48: Studying medicine in Australia, with Sue Yim 1:15:22

2y ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Sue Yim, a pharmacist soon to be a doctor, is here to share her unique story. After practicing as a pharmacist for 7 years in Canada, Sue decided to move to Australia to pursue medicine. We discuss why she decided to pursue a career as a pharmacist to start, why she moved to another continent to pursue medicine, her process for applying to medical …

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Ep47: Pharmacists Following Their Dreams, with Natalia Chai 1:26:07

2+ y ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Join us with this month's episode as we explore pharmacists following their dreams, with our first guest star: Natalia Chai, a pharmacist and R&B/neosoul singer-songwriter from Alberta! We interview Natalia and follow her journey from pharmacist to a music career, learning about the turning point in which she decided to pursue her dreams, the strug…

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Ep46: Gestational Diabetes 52:13

2+ y ago52:13

52:13

Let's talk about Gestational Diabetes (GDM)! In today's episode, we will discuss the risk factors, how to reduce your risk, when to start screening, which medications you should take and which you should avoid, how often you should be monitoring your blood sugars, and so much more.If you find today’s episode helpful, please share it with your famil…

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Ep45: New Years Resolution! Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting 53:21

2+ y ago53:21

53:21

Every January, many of us ring in the new year with the goal of losing weight. Time restricted feeding is a popular type of intermittent fasting where eating and fasting occurs at set times on a daily basis. Not only is this a popular method for weight loss, but it also has many positive health impacts. Can this technique help you with weight loss?…

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Ep44: Oh My Gosh… Omicron Variant?! 1:16:41

2+ y ago1:16:41

1:16:41

We might have the answer to last month's episode: the pandemic doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon! From Alpha to now Omicron... we have encountered the newest variant of the coronavirus. Join us this month as we discuss the Omicron variant - why it's more transmissible than the other variants (even the previous Delta variant), if the vaccin…

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Ep43: Will This Pandemic Ever End? 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

58:55

In this month’s episode, we discuss COVID and why it is still rampant, even in places with high vaccination rates. We divulge more information on booster doses, antiviral pills, travel, and COVID tests. Have you heard about the lockdown measures in Europe for unvaccinated people, and various policies in place for unvaccinated people in Singapore an…

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Ep42: Flu Shot & COVID19 Updates 1:02:01

2+ y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Happy Halloween, BTK Army! Apart from getting candy and treats, have you received your flu vaccine yet? Tune in to today's episode to hear what you need to know for the 2021-2022 flu season! Find out the answer to whether the flu vaccine is safe to use at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines (hint: yes!). The news keeps rapidly changing with COVID-19…

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Ep41: Burnout in Healthcare 57:24

3y ago57:24

57:24

Tired. Exhausted. Mentally drained. Dreading the next day of work already before this shift even ends. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing BURNOUT. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout is of particular importance in the healthcare…

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Ep40: Being a Pharmacist...Is It For Me? 1:18:36

3y ago1:18:36

1:18:36

The title explains it all... in this month's episode, we explain the requirements to become a pharmacist and stay licensed. Then, we head into a discussion on why pharmacy is so saturated and the expected employment rate, vent about pharmacist salary and working conditions, explain some work-related injuries you wouldn't expect, tap into the overal…

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Ep39: How To Get Into Pharmacy School and Stay In... 56:24

3y ago56:24

56:24

So we heard, you guys want to be a pharmacist, EHHH!In today’s episode, we will be talking about Pharmacy Schools in Canada. Join us as we discuss prerequisite courses and GPA requirements, university versus college grading system, application requirements, financial cost and scholarships, money-saving tips, mandatory exams after graduation and mor…

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Ep38: Sunscreen and Benzene - Bringing the Issue to Daylight 41:34

3y ago41:34

41:34

It's that time of the year - the time we look forward to the most: where we can spend our days on the beach, at the lake, in our backyards... enjoying the SUN! But with great sunlight comes great responsibility! What's this all over the news about contamination of benzene in sunscreens?! Click "play" to listen to our episode now where we uncover th…

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Ep37: Blood Clots & COVID Vaccine - The Clot Thickens! 38:11

3y ago38:11

38:11

Rare but serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have led people to search for information about this adverse event. Tune in to this episode to learn all about VIIT (vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia), the blood clot condition that's shaking the nation (and worldwide!). If you're wondering how these clots happen…

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Ep36: Post COVID-19 Complications: Are You a "Long Hauler"? 40:41

3y ago40:41

40:41

The media spawned names like "long-COVID19" and "long hauler". Both of these terms refer to the same thing: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACs). If you are experiencing persistent symptoms 4 weeks after your initial diagnosis of COVID-19, you're considered a long hauler. Symptoms could include headache, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety…

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Ep35: Treating Low Blood Sugar 42:08

3y ago42:08

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Join us as we discuss diabetes and the long term effects of low blood sugar, and why unrecognized low blood sugar can be dangerous. Then Cecilia and Valerie will re-enact a scene from Taken (when Kim is about to get kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers), but adapted the scene to be about low blood sugar! And of course, we will give you some usef…

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Ep34: COVID Variants - Should We Be Concerned? 49:06

3y ago49:06

49:06

B.1.1.7?! B.1.351? P.1? B.1.617? Pop quiz for you: are these names of extraterrestrial beings that are infiltrating the Earth, gobbledygook that a toddler would utter, or the scientific names of COVID variants of interest/concern?! If you said COVID variants, you are CORRECT! Listen to this episode to find out if we should be CONCERNed about the va…

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Ep33: The Great Omega-3 Fatty Acid Part 2: Healthy Heart 34:00

3y ago34:00

34:00

This episode is a continuation of the omega-3 saga with a focus on the benefits of fish oil on heart health. The two most common omega-3 fatty acids are DHA and EPA. In food, you'll find this most abundantly in oily fish! Learn what the evidence says so far about how omega-3 foods and supplements help cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Get the …

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Ep32: The Great Omega-3 Fatty Acid Part 1 - EPA/DHA and Brain Health 38:37

3y ago38:37

38:37

Ahoy there, matey! Or should I say "matie". Learn all about the mighty omega-3 fatty acid from what it is to what it's good for. How about omega-6 and omega-9? You'll learn about the differences in this episode! Ever had your parent(s) insist that you eat fish even if you don't like it? Put your line and bait back in the water, folks, because we'll…

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Ep31: Biotin - Lots of Hair, Don't Care? 46:49

3y ago46:49

46:49

Do you have lots of hair, and don't care? Or are you one of us... finding that you are losing hair all over the place - in your hairbrush, in the shower, on the floor... Well, if you've ever been curious about whether or not biotin works for slowing down hair loss, this is the episode for you! Let us straighten this out for you! In this episode, we…

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Ep30: Diabetes - What Is Your Risk? 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

41:27

Have you ever wondered about your risk of developing diabetes? Or how you developed diabetes, and whether your children will develop it too? Well today, we will be discussing which populations are at greatest risk for type 1 and 2. Who should be tested and what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes. Then, for mindless chatter segment, we discuss …

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Ep29: Testing for Ketones 27:32

3+ y ago27:32

27:32

In this episode, we discuss the differences between urine and blood ketone testing and which method is more accurate. We also answer how much does testing cost and discuss how to use a blood meter and ketostix to test your ketones. Then we discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. Join us as we discuss all these and …

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Ep28: All Bets on Psilocybin - Why Research is Mounting on the “Magic Mushroom” 31:33

3+ y ago31:33

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The effects of the COVID19 pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of countless people. Home schooling children, job loss, stretching every dollar, inability to socialize normally, and losing loved ones from the virus -- it's no surprise that people are experiencing depression and anxiety. What alternatives are there when conventional ther…

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Ep27: Ask Anh Anything - Covid Vaccines 32:44

3+ y ago32:44

32:44

Solo episode with Anh where she answers your questions about COVID vaccines.How good are the COVID-19 vaccines? Which vaccine should I get, why should I get the AstraZeneca or J&J vaccine if the numbers don’t seem as good as the mRNA vaccines? What are the side effects from the vaccine? Does the AstraZeneca vaccine cause blood clots?Is it possible …

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Ep26: COVID Vaccine Update 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

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We have all heard of Pfizer and Moderna by now... but AstraZeneca?! Johnson & Johnson?! What makes these 2 new contenders to the COVID-19 vaccine market special? Is it true that they are "less effective" than Pfizer and Moderna? How are these two vaccines created? What are the side effects? What age groups are they recommended in? Join us as we bre…

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Ep25: Are You at Risk For DKA? 27:11

3+ y ago27:11

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Today’s episode is about diabetes. So we will not sugarcoat it! Did you get the joke? Well, the goal of this episode is for all people to be more aware of warning signs for DKA and hopefully catch it early enough so that the tragic loss of life from DKA can be prevented. We begin with DKA fast facts, and then we have two future Emmy Awards nominees…

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Ep24: Mercury Poisoning From Eating Too Much Fish - Hysteria or Truth? 37:03

3+ y ago37:03

37:03

Whether you're a fish 'n chips or sushi lover, it's known that fish contain varying amounts of mercury, but how does it get into fish? How is mercury bad for you? How much fish is a safe amount to eat? Which fish are low in mercury? If you know the answer to any of these questions, let minnow (wink, wink). And I'm not trying to be "koi" with you, b…

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Ep23: Melatonin - Come to the Dark Side (to Sleep!) 33:59

3+ y ago33:59

33:59

Does melatonin work for insomnia? Hold up, melatonin can be found in FOOD?! What are the possible side effects from taking melatonin? What dose of melatonin should I take? When should I take melatonin? Wait, does melatonin work for other indications too like jetlag or shiftwork?! Are there other options on the market for helping with sleep? If you'…

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Ep22: All about Insomnia 36:10

3+ y ago36:10

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Are you having trouble catching those zzz's?! Tune in to this episode to learn ALL about insomnia: how we define insomnia as a disorder, the pathophysiology behind why it happens, and why sleep is important. We also discuss medical conditions and medications that can cause insomnia, and take a dive into which patient populations are more at risk of…

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Ep21: Burning Questions About UTI 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

35:57

We begin by updating you on the recent news about Tanya Roberts and how her death has raised concerned about Urinary Tract Infections. Then we convey all your burning questions about UTI by acting it out in a skit. This topic leads us to then discuss a very deep question... would you rather be a man or a woman? Which sex do you think has a tougher …

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Ep20: Talking to Teens About Vaping 35:45

3+ y ago35:45

35:45

After covering the subject of vaping and its potential health risks, we learned that it is a known fact that it continues to rise in popularity among youth. Public awareness campaigns have been made to target youth about the effects of vaping. Legislation is also moving forward to discourage youth from using e-cigarettes. In this week's episode, we…

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Ep19: Blowing Out the Smoke on Vaping 41:16

3+ y ago41:16

41:16

Ever wonder why "that" person walking in public has such an impressive cloud of smoke around them? If it doesn't stink like weed, chances are that cloud you're seeing is from a vaping device. In today's episode, we explore the world of vaping: its popularity, the reasons why people are turning to vaping, how to vape, the 4 different generations of …

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Ep18: Iron - Do I Need To Supplement? 46:46

3+ y ago46:46

46:46

Our 2021 theme continues... with another new format in this episode! This week, we tell you the story of a young woman, Antoinette, who is suffering from iron deficiency, and our podcast hosts provide a running commentary. Tune in to learn what symptoms of iron deficiency are, what the function of iron is, if it is better to take iron pills over ge…

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Ep17: Time For Plan B 34:26

3+ y ago34:26

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Welcome back BTK listeners! Ever wonder whether you should take plan B and whether it is safe for you? What are your options after you have done the deed? Do you know how much it would cost you to raise a child in Canada? In this episode, we are going to answer all these questions and more by acting it out in a skit. Think you know the ending? We d…

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Ep16: Dry Skin 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

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A common issue that we face these days... DRY SKIN!!! Tune in to this week's episode as we discuss what causes dry skin, symptoms of dry skin, and what the differences are between creams, ointments, lotions and gels! We also discuss our personal skin care routines and what moisturizer brands we would recommend. Then, to wrap up, we reflect on our a…

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Ep15: Save Me From Maskne 58:55

3+ y ago58:55

58:55

Listen to this episode to find out WHY maskne is happening, how masks irritate the skin and cause breakouts, how to PREVENT maskne, and if you're not fortunate enough to prevent it, then how to treat it! We also talk about the history of mask wearing and the best types of masks to wear to prevent maskne. Then, on our mindless chatter segment, we ta…

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Ep14: Hair Dye and Your Risk of Cancer 59:52

3+ y ago59:52

59:52

Did you know that dying your hair PINK is the new trend during the pandemic? Tune in to find out WHY! In this week's episode, we explore the question if whether hair dye increases your risk of CANCER! We all pay a price for beauty.. but what is too much!? What is the risk of cancer with semi permanent vs. permanent hair dyes? Is there an increased …

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Ep13: Vitamin D and Me 59:55

3+ y ago59:55

59:55

We've all heard about the sunshine vitamin，but what does it really do and what is its role in the body? Join us as we discuss vitamin D deficiency, why "vitamin" D is actually a misnomer, what 3 sources you can get vitamin D from, and how much vitamin D you need. We also explore if vitamin D helps in heart disease, depression, and immunity?! But wa…

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Ep12: Busting Myths about COVID 58:36

3+ y ago58:36

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What are some of the CRAZIEST myths about COVID that you have heard? For example... can 5G networks transmit the COVID virus?! (and many more...) We take a plunge into the sea of rumours floating around about COVID and analyze them to discover if they are a MYTH or a FACT! Then, we move on to our mindless chatter segment of the week - continuing ou…

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Ep11: COVID Vaccine 101 - What Do We Know? 58:46

3+ y ago58:46

58:46

We talk about getting COVID vaccines soon! We break down the criteria for these vaccines to get on the market, results of the Pfizer and Moderna trials, and speculate about the Sputnik V vaccine. Then, we discuss more about mRNA vaccines, side effects and storage requirements, who will get immunized first and analyze if there will be enough vaccine…

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Ep10: Natural Ways to Prevent Cold and Flu (Part 2) 36:38

3+ y ago36:38

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This week, we discuss more natural ways to improve your immune system. Listen to learn if you could carry out all 5 natural ways and minimize your chances of getting sick. Then on our mindless chatter segment this week, we delve into what the most common dating deal breakers are for women. Stay curious, my beautiful friends. Music: "Curious" by Bon…

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Ep9: Natural Ways to Prevent Cold and Flu (Part 1) 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

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Welcome back, everybody! In this episode, we discuss how you can improve your immune system naturally. Is it even POSSIBLE to meddle in this process and boost your immune system?! Listen to learn how you can you minimize your chances of getting sick during the winter season. In this week's mindless chatter segment, we continue to discuss Cecilia's …

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Ep8: COLD-FX and What to Expect 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

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Accompany us this week on our journey into the world of COLD-FX and whether it helps boost immunity! We dive into the history of ginseng which is the active ingredient in COLD-FX, its uses and its popularity, and how much a wild ginseng can sell on eBay. We also explore these questions: can you get ginseng naturally from foods, what people are usin…

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Ep7: Echinacea Takeaway 48:36

3+ y ago48:36

48:36

This week we take a deep dive into the world of echinacea! Learn about the history of echinacea, the echinacea related tweet that went viral years ago, different uses of this herb, proving echinacea's medicinal powers with a rattlesnake venom bite, intro to antibiotic resistance, how echinacea works in the immune system, evidence for use and recomm…

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Ep6: Vitamin C and Immunity 36:26

3+ y ago36:26

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Join us this week as we respond to a fan request to a popular question: does Vitamin C REALLY help boost your immune system? We discuss how the immune system works, how Vitamin C received its reputation for fighting off colds, and how Vitamin C helps with immune function. Next we have Valerie's first solo, what daily dosage of Vitamin C is recommen…

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Ep5: Worry Less and Live More (Part 2) 42:42

4y ago42:42

42:42

Welcome back to the last part of a multi-part episode! In last week's episode, we discussed strategies on coping with stress and minimizing worries. This episode, we continue this discussion with talking about 2 more tips on reducing stress. We also discuss asking someone whether they want empathy or a solution? Lastly, no matter what group setting…

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