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Wellness in Today's World
Your new favorite wellness podcast!
Dive into the latest hot topics in wellness, psychology, and everything in between.
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Ep. 27: “From Self-Care to We-Care": Rethinking Compassion and Boundaries
How can we care for ourselves and others without sacrificing one for the other? In this episode of Wellness in Today’s World, Dr. Debra Kawahara speaks with…
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Ep. 26: Menopause, Midlife, and Women’s Well-Being
Menopause is more than a biological transition—it can affect women’s physical health, mental health, relationships, work, identity, and quality of life. In…
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Ep. 25: "The Body Digital": How Technology Shapes Who We Are
How are digital technologies changing the way we think, move, communicate, and experience our bodies? What responsibility do we have in shaping that…
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Ep. 24: “Psychology Can Restore Humanity”: Understanding Immigration Through Mental Health
Immigration is more than a policy debate; it’s a human experience shaped by family, trauma, resilience, culture, and belonging. As part of Latinx Heritage…
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Ep. 23: "Matters of the Heart": Reclaiming Your Authentic Self and Healthy Relationships
What does it mean to reconnect with yourself when life, relationships, or expectations have caused you to lose touch with who you are? In this episode of…
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Ep. 22: "Why We Suffer and How We Heal": Finding Meaning and Connection Through Adversity
What if healing from adversity isn’t about returning to who we were before something difficult happened, but learning how to live meaningfully with what has…
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Ep. 21: "Guilt Free": Breaking the Cycle of Excessive Guilt
Why do so many people feel that they’re never doing enough? In this thought-provoking episode of Wellness in Today’s World, psychiatrist and Guilt Free author…
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Ep. 20: Redefining Disability in Psychology
Thirty-six years ago this month, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. In this enlightening episode of Wellness in Today's World, Alliant…
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Ep. 19: "Life in Three Dimensions": The Power of Psychological Richness
What makes for a truly rich existence? In this episode of Wellness in Today’s World, host Dr. Debra Kawahara sits down with renowned psychologist Dr. Shige…
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Ep. 18: Mastering Pressure: How Athletes Thrive Under Stress
Just in time for this summer’s major championship sporting events, this episode of Wellness in Today’s World features host Dr. Debra Kawahara in conversation…
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Ep. 17: “The Chair and the Valley”: Rewriting Your Story After Trauma
Author Banning Lyon engages in a profound conversation about his memoir, The Chair and the Valley, in this episode of Wellness in Today’s World. He and Dr…
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Ep. 16: Transforming Inherited Pain into Care and Courage
In this compelling episode of Wellness in Today’s World, psychotherapist, activist, and author Satsuki Ina reflects on intergenerational trauma, cultural…
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Ep. 15: Beyond Grit: A New Framework for Resilience
Dr. Sherry Hamby, author of the new book Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience, joins Dr. Debra Kawahara for this episode of Wellness in…
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Ep. 14: The Science of Supercommunication: Building Connection Through Better Conversations
Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Supercommunicators, joins Dr. Debra Kawahara to explore the science behind meaningful…
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Ep. 13: Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment and Improved Brain Health
As part of Brain Awareness Week, this episode of Wellness in Today's World features Dr. Debra Kawahara engaging with Dr. Duke Han, a clinical neuropsychologist…
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Ep. 12: Healing Relationships: The Power of Emotionally Focused Therapy
Just in time for Valentine's Day, this episode of Wellness in Today's World features Dr. Scott Woolley, a Distinguished Professor in Alliant's Marital and…
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Ep. 11: From Poverty to Psychology: A Life Story
In this episode of Wellness in Today's World, Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in Mississippi to becoming a…
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Ep. 10: Beyond the Scoreboard: The Human Side of Football’s Biggest Games
In this special college-football-bowl-season episode, Dr. Debra Kawahara sits down with two distinguished guests: Aaron Taylor, former Notre Dame All-American…
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Ep 9: The Intersection of Psychology and Film
Get your popcorn ready! In this episode of Wellness in Today’s World, Dr. Danny Wedding joins Dr. Debra Kawahara to discuss the intersection of psychology and…
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Ep. 8: Navigating Polarization and Bridging Divides
In this episode of Wellness in Today's World (recorded Sept. 5, 2025), Dr. Debra Kawahara interviews Dr. Tania Israel, an expert in navigating political…
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Ep. 7: The Friendship Behind “Episodes”
In this deeply personal episode of Wellness in Today’s World, Dr. Debra Kawahara engages with Mara Altman and Kat Alexander, authors of the Audible Original…
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Ep. 6: Healing Through Authenticity and Connection
In this enlightening episode of Wellness in Today’s World, Dr. Thema Bryant discusses her book “Matters of the Heart” and explores the intersections of…
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Ep. 5: Stages, Pages, and Sessions: My Journey to a Therapy Career
In this engrossing episode of Wellness in Today’s World, Dr. Debra Kawahara speaks with Ben Yalom about his journey as a psychotherapist, theater maker, and…
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Ep. 4: Emotional Intelligence for Real Life
In this engaging Wellness in Today's World conversation, Dr. Travis Bradberry, an Alliant alum and leading expert in emotional intelligence, shares his journey…
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Ep. 3: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Marginalized Communities
Dr. Debra Kawahara and Dr. Jan Estrellado discuss the significance of raising awareness about minority health, particularly in the context of mental health…
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Ep. 2: Cultural Contexts and Feminism
In this "Wellness in Today's World" episode, Dr. Debra Kawahara interviews Dr. Oliva Espin to discuss the significance and contributions of women…
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Ep. 1: Transformational Leadership in Uncertain Times
It’s the inaugural episode of “Wellness in Today’s World”! Join Dr. Debra Kawahara and Dr. Wendi S. Williams, co-editor of The Majestic Place: The Freedom…