
CORONAVIRUS: SPECIAL EDITION
Conversations with experts that address the most urgent concerns listeners have about the Covid-19 crisis. These podcast episodes provide practical advice on everything from how to stay healthy to dealing with the new economic realities to home-schooling, maintaining relationships and making a difference by helping others.
With much of the global population living with anxiety, fear and loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are looking for answers on how to find some happiness during these difficult and uncertain times. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Science Director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, discusses what happiness really means and shares science-based practices for managing stress and anxiety.
In recent weeks, Covid-19 has resulted in an increase in domestic violence—which already affects one out of three American women. President and CEO of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Ruth Glenn joins to talk about the impact of Covid-19 on rates of domestic violence and what each of us can do to help women who might be at risk.
A former undersecretary at the US Treasury Department, Mary Miller explains why she expects a deep but short economic downturn, and how individuals and small businesses can take advantage of the array of help that is out there.
The organization Vital Voices has a long history of supporting women leaders on the frontlines of change — and the coronavirus crisis doesn’t change that. President and CEO Alyse Nelson discusses the impact of the coronavirus on women worldwide, how the origination has quickly adapted to support its network and how women leaders have pivoted to offer solutions during this difficult time.
Parents nationwide are understandably overwhelmed with new responsibilities as teachers and caretakers while also holding their full-time jobs. Kindergarten teacher Mary Brant shares her perspective on realistic at-home learning, creative ways to keep your kids engaged and says that, yes, you can even include screen time in your child’s activities.
New York City's Dr. Nicole Seminara talks about her grassroots campaign, Masks4Medicine, that accepts donations of all kinds of protective equipment—including items you may have at home right now—and why she and other medical personnel are uplifted by the tremendous, nationwide response.
CEO of Grameen America, Andrea Jung tells how micro-loans, innovative financing and a community built on trust are helping women entrepreneurs pull through the coronavirus crisis.
Psychologist Laura Kasper tells how to defuse tense personal situations, change the emotional energy in close quarters and even how to come out of this all with a tighter bond with your partner.
It’s an unsettling time for the global financial markets. Commissioner Sharon Bowen joins Kim Azzarelli to discuss how the coronavirus could impact on the economy.
Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, of New York Presbyterian Hospital, offers practical tips on how to manage stress and anxiety and stay positive during the coronavirus.
New York Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani reveals how to keep your immune system strong, the must-buys for your trips to the grocery store, and whether you need to take extra precautions with produce.
Looking for inspiration at this troubled time? The CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York tells how members are leading and innovating: everything from helping the elderly to keeping communities connected to, yes, selling cookies-- online of course.
Temple University Psychologist, Dr. Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, offers advice to parents on how to talk to children about the coronavirus, tips for keeping kids engaged and social, and ideas to make indoor play fun (for everyone)!
Dr. Vanessa Raabe, an infectious disease specialist at New York City’s NYU Langone Health, puts a women’s lens on staying healthy during the coronavirus crisis, and provides practical tips and tactics.
As the coronavirus shakes the world, women are on the frontlines of the disease. Ambassador Melanne Verveer discusses the global impact on women, the contributions women are making, and how she remains optimistic about our future.
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