America will be going back to the moon as early as 2024, and the next destination after that could be Mars. And one of their most important pieces of equipment will be their space suits.  MIT astronautics professor Dr. Dava Newman has created a “second skin” suit that will allow astronauts to do their jobs more efficiently and comfortably. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Turns out random acts of kindness are not so random. Science says they can improve the mood of both giver and recipient. Catherine Sanderson, professor of psychology at Amherst, and author of Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness, tells why—and suggests some easy acts to do.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

She was one of the greatest athletes—ever—and when Babe Didrikson Zaharias competed in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics she set four world records in track and field. Next month’s Olympics will show us more amazing women athletes, and they can all learn a lesson from the immortal Babe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

“The flow” is those occasions when you’re so immersed in your task that time flies by unnoticed. We revisit this episode with Dr. Paula Caligiuri, Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern School of Business, who tells why the flow is so satisfying—and how to make it happen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ever since the pandemic began, this country's medical workers have been overwhelmed with work. So when the Covid vaccine started rolling out, Yale medical student Danielle Miyagishima saw a way to help relieve that burden. The result was a student-led nonprofit called S-PHASEC that's getting vaccines into arms. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How do you turn your genius idea into a real business or project? We got a valuable lesson in long-range planning from Nicole Gibbons, founder of Clare, which sells beautiful household paint online and offers customers a hassle-free experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Asking for exactly what you want isn't always easy, but it's important to do. We revisit this episode with executive coach Dr. Palena Neale, who tells why we need to share our authentic voices. She also gives three tips that will make your next ask easier—and more likely to get a "yes." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

If it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day, maybe it’s time to take a step back and look at what you’re doing. We get great advice from two busy physicians who know how to make every minute count: Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

To hug or not to hug? Is it rude to keep your mask on when meeting a new person? As things open up, we’re facing new social dilemmas every day. We get the answers to our post-Covid etiquette questions from Jodi Smith, founder  of the consultancy Mannersmith and author of The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Eighty-nine years ago this month, Amelia Earhart flew solo across the Atlantic—and into the history books. That flight was a harrowing experience. Hear what she had to endure to become the first woman—and second person—to make that journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Just about everyone will be happy to see the pandemic wane, but it has brought some benefits. Dr. Robin Kowalski, a professor of psychology at Clemson University, surveyed Americans and found some surprising bright spots. Learn what she discovered.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

You may be familiar with coffee from Colombia and Ethiopia, but have you heard about the amazing coffee from Vietnam? Let Sahra Nguyen introduce you. An accomplished filmmaker, she launched Nguyen Coffee Supply to bring diversity, inclusion, and sustainability—not to mention great tasting brews—to coffee culture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Want to be happier? Improving your life doesn't require mega-changes. Wellness expert Elizabeth Su suggests 5 simple ways to get more out of life—and you can start them today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The answer? Organization. And it's easier than you may think. Professional organizer Lisa Woodruff, CEO and founder of Organize 365, has great tips that not only save time, they also make you more productive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Newly inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, former Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings overcame physical challenges to become a sports legend. Today she's a thriving business owner and philanthropist. Hear what drives her and gives her life purpose every day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Remarkably, it's possible to change things we don't like about ourselves—even traits like pessimism or procrastination—and to do it at almost any age. We revisit our interview with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, a senior lecturer at MIT, who reveals the science behind this phenomenon, as well as tips on how to alter behavior. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Marie Krane’s company, Tomato Bliss, serves many goals: It’s preserving heirloom tomato varieties that otherwise would disappear forever, restoring depleted farmland, and selling jars of roasted tomatoes, salsas and broths that will perk up any meal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

When Ariel Young couldn’t find wrapping paper that reflected her Black heritage, she started her own company, Copper and Brass, that makes cards, tags, notebooks and gift paper with Afrocentric designs and illustrations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Peer pressure can be hard to resist, because few of us want to rock the boat with friends. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how to stay true to yourself, and still maintain your friendships. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

During the pandemic, many of us have gotten used to visiting the doctor by computer. That’s a trend that could stick around, with some real benefits. Dr. Aditi Joshi and Dr. Resa Lewiss tell us how to make the most of telemedicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

For the last few years, the winners of the Regeneron Science Talent Search have been young women. The 2021 first-place winner, and recipient of a $250,000 prize, is Yunseo Choi, who created a mathematical model for matching people that has broad applications for daily life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

One good thing that's come out of the pandemic—and that's worth keeping as we head toward normal—is the revival of the family dinner. We revisit this episode with the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Family Dinner Project, psychologist Anne Fishel, who shares why meals together are great for everyone's physical and mental health. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

When her daughter was hospitalized with a rare disease, Shalini Samtani created activity kits to help the girl pull through. Now Samtani has both a philanthropic foundation to provide kits to other children and a thriving business, Open the Joy.

Most of us lie at least some of the time. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz offers a sure-fire test to determine whether you’re telling a harmless white lie—or something else.

Motherhood and entrepreneurship often go hand-in-hand. That was the case for Alli Webb. As a stay-at-home mother, she launched a mobile hair salon that catered to other mothers—which became the genesis for Drybar,her hugely successful chain of blow-out salons.