Wellness in Today's World

*Your new favorite wellness podcast!*Dive into the latest hot topics in wellness, psychology, and everything in between.

Wellness in Today's World is a health podcast hosted by Alliant University, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alliant University hosts Wellness in Today's World, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Ep. 17: “The Chair and the Valley”: Rewriting Your Story After Trauma

  May 28, 202658 minS2

  <p>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. Debra Kawahara explore themes of trauma, healing, and the transformative power of nature. Banning shares his personal journey through hospitalization, the challenges of writing about his experiences, and the importance of agency in therapy. He emphasizes that trauma does not have to define one's identity and discusses how punk rock and nature played crucial roles in his healing process. The conversation concludes with reflections on parenthood and the ongoing journey of wellness

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  Episode #6

  Ep. 16: Transforming Inherited Pain into Care and Courage

  May 14, 202659 minS2

  <p>In this compelling episode of Wellness in Today’s World, psychotherapist, activist, and author Satsuki Ina reflects on intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, and the power of collective healing, drawing from her lived experience as a child born in a World War II incarceration camp and her decades of clinical and community work. Grounded in her memoir, The Poet and the Silk Girl, Ina shares how uncovering her parents’ letters and diaries illuminated both the depth of their suffering and the silence that shaped her upbringing, emphasizing how trauma is passed down not only through stories but through unspoken behaviors, embodi...

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  Episode #5

  Ep. 15: Beyond Grit: A New Framework for Resilience

  Apr 16, 202639 minS2

  <p>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 Today’s World. Dr. Hamby shares her journey from victimization research to the development of the Resilience Portfolio Model, emphasizing a comprehensive, culturally responsive approach to resilience that goes beyond toughness to encompass meaning-making, interpersonal strengths, environmental factors, and regulation. Discover how this model is applied globally and how it can help individuals and communities build lifelong resilience.</p>

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  Episode #4

  Ep. 14: The Science of Supercommunication: Building Connection Through Better Conversations

  Apr 2, 202624 minS2

  <p>Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Supercommunicators, joins Dr. Debra Kawahara to explore the science behind meaningful communication. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral research, Duhigg explains how communication is not just about words but about connection. </p><p>The conversation introduces three types of conversation: practical, emotional, and social, and how misalignment between them can lead to misunderstanding. Duhigg shares actionable strategies for improving communication, including the “matching principle,” asking deep questions, and practicing active listening through techniques like “looping for understanding.” </p><p>They also discuss the role of vulnerability in building trust, the importance of curiosity in...

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  Ep. 13: Hope for Alzheimer's Treatment and Improved Brain Health

  Mar 12, 202638 minS2

  <p>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 and tenured professor at the University of Southern California, to explore the critical topic of brain health. They discuss the importance of understanding cognitive well-being as we age, the role of mentors in shaping careers, and the Global Council on Brain Health's work. Dr. Han shares insights into the six key pillars of brain health: social engagement, cognitive stimulation, stress management, physical exercise, restorative sleep, and nutrition. The conversation also highlights the significance of...

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