Best Upworthy Podcasts (2024)

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Therapies for Healthy Aging with Dr. Alexandra Bause 49:24

29d ago49:24

49:24

My guest today is Dr. Alexandra Bause, a biologist who has dedicated her career to advancing health, medicine and healthier human lifespans. Dr. Bause co-founded a company called Apollo Health Ventures in 2017. She is currently a venture partner at Apollo and immersed in the exciting work going on in Apollo’s Venture Lab. The company is focused on …

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How to Measure Your Stress with Dr. Rosalind Picard 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

Today’s podcast guest is Rosalind Picard, a researcher, inventor named on over 100 patents, entrepreneur, author, professor and engineer. When it comes to the science related to endowing computer software with emotional intelligence, she wrote the book. It’s published by MIT Press and called Affective Computing. Dr. Picard is founder and director o…

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How to Use the Immune System Against Cancer and Alzheimer's, with Dr. Paul Song 58:25

6M ago58:25

58:25

On today’s episode of Making Sense of Science, I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Song, a physician, oncologist, progressive activist and biotech chief medical officer. Through his company, NKGen Biotech, Dr. Song is leveraging the power of patients’ own immune systems by supercharging the body’s natural killer cells to make new treatments for Al…

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Leading XPRIZE Healthspan and Beating Negativity, with Dr. Peter Diamandis 1:00:51

7M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

A new competition by the XPRIZE Foundation is offering $101 million to researchers if they discover therapies that allow seniors to perform like when they were 10 to 20 years younger. For today’s episode, I talked with Dr. Peter Diamandis, XPRIZE’s founder and executive chairman. Under Peter’s leadership, XPRIZE has launched 27 previous competition…

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New psychedelics that rewire the brain for more well-being, with Doug Drysdale 36:58

8M ago36:58

36:58

A promising development in science in recent years has been the advance of technologies that take something natural and use technology to optimize it. This episode features a fascinating example: using tech to optimize psychedelic mushrooms. These mushrooms have been used for religious, spiritual and medicinal purposes for thousands of years but on…

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Alison and Tod: Alternative Therapies and Red Flag Conversations 40:19

8M ago40:19

40:19

Alison and Tod are back with a new show, "Alison and Tod: After Hours" and we wanted to share it with our "Upworthy Weekly" audience by giving them a free preview. In this collection of clips, Tod tries to help Alison with her mental health by suggesting some alternatives to traditional therapy. Later, the perils of feeding hot chicken to a 7-year-…

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Fast for Longevity, with Less Hunger, with Dr. Valter Longo 1:10:35

9M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

You’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting, where you don’t eat for about 16 hours each day and limit the window where you’re taking in food to the remaining 8 hours. But there’s another type of fasting, called fasting-mimicking diet, with studies pointing to important benefits for health and longevity. For today’s episode, I chatted with Dr.…

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A New Clue in Fighting Alzheimer's, with Dr. Michael Glickman 12:46

9M ago12:46

12:46

In recent years, researchers of Alzheimer’s have made progress in figuring out the complex factors that lead to the disease. Yet, the root cause, or causes, of Alzheimer’s are still pretty much a mystery. In fact, many people get Alzheimer’s even though they lack the gene variant we know can play a role in the disease. This is a critical knowledge …

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How to Use Thoughts to Control Computers with Dr. Tom Oxley 39:12

10M ago39:12

39:12

Tom Oxley is building what he calls a “natural highway into the brain” that lets people use their minds to control their phones and their computers. The device, called the Stentrode, could improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people living with spinal cord paralysis, ALS and other neuro degenerative diseases. Leaps.org talked with Dr. Oxle…

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Will Eating Insects Go Mainstream by 2030? 49:25

11M ago49:25

49:25

In today’s podcast episode, Leaps.org Deputy Editor Lina Zeldovich speaks about the health and ecological benefits of farming crickets for human consumption with Bicky Nguyen, who joins Lina from Vietnam. Bicky and her business partner Nam Dang operate an insect farm named CricketOne. Motivated by the idea of sustainable and healthy protein product…

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We Can Age Later, with Dr. Nir Barzilai 37:26

1y ago37:26

37:26

In today’s podcast episode, I talk with Nir Barzilai, a geroscientist, which means he studies the biology of aging. Barzilai directs the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. My first question for Dr. Barzilai was: why do we age? And do we have to age? His answers were encouraging. We can’t live forever, but there…

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Meet Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, the First Director of President Biden's New Health Agency, ARPA-H 45:01

1y ago45:01

45:01

In today’s podcast episode, I talk with Renee Wegrzyn, appointed by President Biden as the first director of a federal agency created last year called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H. It’s inspired by DARPA, the agency that develops innovations for the Defense department and has been credited with hatching world changing…

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Friday Five: New Eye Scans Could Show How Fast You're Aging 9:51

1+ y ago9:51

9:51

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on new scientific theories and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the week…

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Friday Five: Go to This Type of Event to Improve Well-Being, Research Suggests 13:01

1+ y ago13:01

13:01

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on new scientific theories and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the week…

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Are You Having a Healthy Change of Heart? An HRV Sensor Can Tell You 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

This episode is about a health metric you may not have heard of before: heart rate variability, or HRV. This refers to the small changes in the length of time between each of your heart beats. Scientists have known about and studied HRV for a long time. In recent years, though, new monitors have come to market that can measure HRV accurately whenev…

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Friday Five: Money Can Buy You Happiness If You're This Type of Person 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

17:42

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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Friday Five: Breathe This Way to Increase Well-being, Stanford Study Suggests 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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What Causes Aging - and What Could Reverse It - with Dr. David Sinclair 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

What causes aging? In a paper published last month, Dr. David Sinclair, Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, reports that he and his co-authors have found the answer. Harnessing this knowledge, Dr. Sinclair was able to reverse this process, making mice younger, according to the study published in the journal Cell. I ta…

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The Real Solution to Freeing Our Kids - and Ourselves - from Tech Addiction, with Gaia Bernstein 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

Each afternoon, kids walk through my neighborhood, on their way home from school, and almost all of them are walking alone, staring down at their phones. It's a troubling site. This daily parade of the zombie children just can’t bode well for the future. That’s one reason I felt like Gaia Bernstein’s new book was talking directly to me. A law profe…

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This Lifestyle Change Could Slow Down Aging, According to New Research 10:44

1+ y ago10:44

10:44

Last Thursday, scientists at Columbia University published a new study finding that cutting down on calories could lead to longer lives. In the phase 2 trial, 220 healthy people without obesity dropped their calories significantly, and a test of their biological age showed that their rate of aging slowed by 2 to 3 percent in over a couple of years.…

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The Friday Five: Artificial DNA Could Give Cancer the Hook 8:12

1+ y ago8:12

8:12

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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65. The Last Episode 1:00:54

1+ y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

On the final episode of Upworthy Weekly, Alison and Tod reveal their plans for the future and thank the Upworthy team for supporting the podcast for the past two years. But even though it’s the last show doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of great stories to discuss. In episode 65, Alison and Tod go over the new “self-dating” trend, how to find love …

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The Friday Five: A Surprising Health Benefit for People Who Have Kids 9:03

1+ y ago9:03

9:03

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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64. Awful '80s Toys, Gen X Advice for Gen Z, Young Sports Reporter 1:03:19

1+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A comedian shares the "awful" toys and pop culture kids in the '80s had to endure. A Gen Xer gives valuable life advice for Gen Z and a 10-year-old has an impressive interview with Raiders' star Devante Adams. Plus, a woman gives out her "mystery" number to a guy at a bar. Learn more about your ad ch…

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The Friday Five: You've Never Heard of the Best Sport for Mental Health 8:59

1+ y ago8:59

8:59

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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63. Bad news podcasts, Jésus’ birthday, Ke Huy Quan’s comeback 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

58:42

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mom shares the hilarious story of when she mistook Jésus for Jesus. A woman outwits a credit card fraudster and parents are sharing the moment their kids learned how babies are made. Plus, Ke Huy Quan’s amazing comeback and why we won’t be attending the podcast awards. Learn more about your ad choi…

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The World's Longest Running Study on Happiness, with Dr. Bob Waldinger 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

56:59

What makes for a good life? Such a simple question, yet we don't have great answers. Most of us try to figure it out as we go along, and many end up feeling like they never got to the bottom of it. Shouldn't something so important be approached with more scientific rigor? In 1938, Harvard researchers began a study to fill this gap. Since then, they…

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62. Leaving your comfort zone, a nun finds love, making resolutions stick 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A woman challenges herself to do something new every day of the year. A nun and a friar find forbidden love and a psychologist gives evidence-based tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Plus, is Alison on today’s show the real Alison? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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The Friday Five: A New Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer's 9:38

1+ y ago9:38

9:38

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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61. Top Stories of 2022 Countdown, Part 2 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

38:26

Alison and Tod wrap up the year by finishing a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2022. In part two of two, they discuss a couple who lives permanently on cruise ships, the “adult problems no one prepared you for” and how an Instacart driver saved someone’s life. Which story made it to number one? Listen and see. Learn more about …

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60. Upworthy Weekly’s Top Stories of 2022 Countdown, Part 1 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

Alison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2022. In the first of two episodes, Jennifer Garner shares her random act of kindness, science has determined the most effective way to flirt and people are sharing the parenting strategies that “need to end now.” Plus, Tod really embarrassed himself …

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Repairing Cells and Longevity Myths with Dr. Charles Brenner 1:04:34

1+ y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Meet Charles Brenner, the Longevity Skeptic. Brenner, a leading biochemist at City of Hope National Medical Center in L.A., has been attending the largest longevity conferences with one main purpose: to point out that some of the other speakers are full of it. Brenner is "throwing cold water" on several scientists in the field of aging, accusing th…

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59. Recurring Dreams, the Pineapple Mishap, the Best Bond 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

What are Alison and Tod talking about on this week's show? People are sharing the recurring dreams that they just can't stop having. A guy goes viral for sharing a wonderful meeting with 'James Bond' as a kid and Jessica Chastain talks about how she broadens her daughter's horizons. Plus, a couple wears the wrong thing to a beach resort and Tod's C…

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The Friday Five: An mRNA Vaccine Works Against Cancer 8:40

1+ y ago8:40

8:40

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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58. Raising ‘Nice’ Kids, John and Yoko, Conspiracy Theories 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? Kristen Bell shares why she wants to raise girls who are “nice.” Yoko Ono explains how John Lennon’s creativity came from his inner child and a therapist explains why people are so attracted to conspiracy theories. Plus, a listener shares some harsh criticism and how Alison helped make Tod a better p…

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The Friday Five: Sugar Could Help Catch Cancer Early 8:11

1+ y ago8:11

8:11

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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57. Late-in-Life Dreams, Female Morgan Freeman, Adam Sandler's Speech 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? People are sharing the women who have a "voice of God" like Morgan Freeman. George Takei proves that it's never too late to achieve your dreams and a mom shares how audiobooks changed her life. Plus, Adam Sandler gives a hilarious acceptance speech and Alison contemplates a new career as a pro wrestl…

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The Friday Five: Soon Band-Aids Could Be AIs 8:34

1+ y ago8:34

8:34

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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56. Christmas Decorations, Raising Good Kids, 'Weird' Al 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

What are Tod and Alison talking about this week? The benefits of decorating for Christmas early, how to know you just won an argument and Harvard's advice on how to raise "good kids." Plus, the one artist "Weird" Al Yankovic won't parody and Tod makes a bold prediction about the future of Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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The Friday Five: The Plain Solution to Holiday Stress? 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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55. Life Lessons, Friends at 40, Biff's Song 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mother shares a poignant post about how friendship changes in your 30s and 40s. People are sharing the life lessons learned "the hard way" and the actor who played Biff in "Back to the Future" sings a funny song about fame. Plus, controversial Thanksgiving pie opinions and why do people wake up rig…

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The Friday Five: How to Exercise for Cancer Prevention 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

7:30

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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54. Stranger Danger, Kids Ask God, Inner Monologues 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

55:22

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? Kids asked God the biggest questions and we have the answers. A woman is confused about whether she has an inner monologue and a mom shares the perfect way to deal with stranger danger. Plus, Upworthy joins the fight against world hunger and we try to make sense of Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad…

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The Friday Five: Electric Shocks Help People Walk Again 7:14

1+ y ago7:14

7:14

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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53. Upworthy Weekly's First Anniversary, Renting Out Your Spouse, Unpopular Parenting Rule 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

56:25

Alison and Tod celebrate their one-year anniversary by going over the show's brief history and controversial moments. Later, they look into things people enjoy as they age, an unpopular but effective parenting rule, and people share the biggest mistakes they've made. Plus, a woman rents out her “handy” husband and a montage of some of the show's fu…

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Friday Five: Boots for Running Faster with Less Effort 8:55

1+ y ago8:55

8:55

The Friday Five covers important stories in health and science research that you may have missed - usually over the previous week but, today, we're doing a lookback on breakthrough research over the month of October. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but…

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52. Love at First Sight, How to Debate, Anne Hathaway on Hatred 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A couple that fell in love after meeting in an elevator got married, proving that love at first sight exists. Also, Jimmy Fallon asked people to share their best last-minute Halloween costume ideas and Anne Hathaway brilliantly tackles the “language of hatred” in a powerful new speech. Learn more abo…

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The Friday Five: Lab Made Blood Vessels 8:22

1+ y ago8:22

8:22

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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51. Funeral Handouts, American Kitchens, Uplifting Horror 1:14:13

1+ y ago1:14:13

1:14:13

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A grandmother has a hilarious handout for everyone who came to her funeral and non-Americans are sharing the things they think every American has in their kitchen. Plus, Patrick Hamilton from the “Kill By Kill” podcast stops by to share some horror films that are uplifting enough to be deemed “Upwort…

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The Friday Five: How to Make Cities of the Future Less Noisy 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

The Friday Five covers five stories in research that you may have missed this week. There are plenty of controversies and troubling ethical issues in science – and we get into many of them in our online magazine – but this news roundup focuses on scientific creativity and progress to give you a therapeutic dose of inspiration headed into the weeken…

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