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Bill Nye The Science Guy and neuroscientist and Emmy-nominated actress Mayim Bialik join Brit for a supersized episode about the science lessons all adults should know. First up, listen in as Bill shares his thoughts on climate change (and his real estate predictions for the best place to live in the next 10 to 15 years), why the sky in blue and the science behind rainbows, what chemical reaction makes pancakes fluffier, and other hacks for everyday life. Then, catch a special bonus segment with Mayim as she connects science and mental health. For more on the show, head to brit.co/listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 35 years of experience guiding families through the ups and downs of parenting, internationally acclaimed clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Mogel is the ideal expert to help Brit navigate personal parenting issues she's experienced with her two young children. In this raw conversation, the two cover the difference between raising boys and girls, how to help children who have anxiety, diffusing mom guilt, and where to find compromise between parents with different discipline styles. It's a vulnerable glimpse into modern day motherhood and full of wisdom about human behavior and emotions that any listener can learn from — parent or not. For more on Dr. Wendy Mogel, be sure to check out her podcast, Nurture vs. Nurture. For more on our host Brit Morin, follow her at @Brit and @BritandCo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good friend and finance expert Nicole Lapin is back this week to break down the money buzzwords of 2021 like cryptocurrency, blockchain, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, meme stocks, stonks, and more! Fun fact, Brit hosted a cryptocurrency summit in 2018 so she has plenty of insights to share as well, including her predictions for the value of Bitcoin, how to make your first crypto investment, and her experience with NFTs and Web 3. Listen in for some smart money talk and for a fun story about what it was like for Nicole to go on a date with a crypto king. Then, check out our other great episodes from last season with Nicole on making money and personal finance 101. Follow our guest Nicole at @nicolelapin. Follow our host Brit at @Brit and @britandco.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariel Kaye is the founder of Parachute Home, a millennial-favorite bedding and lifestyle brand. She joins Brit to talk about how to create a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom, tips for making a small space feel bigger, the best sheets for sweaty sleepers, and how to understand bedding labels and thread count. Plus, the two debate home decor trends like millennial pink and cottage-core and chat through the best color pairings for your home. Learn more at Brit.co and follow us at @britandco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is such a thing possible? We find out in this week's episode with US government and law educator, Sharon McMahon. She went viral on Instagram during the 2020 election cycle by dismantling conspiracy theories and bringing non-partisan facts about US history to the masses. She joins Brit this week to chat politics and discuss how to find facts and reliable sources online, how to tap into issues you're passionate about, QAnon theories, and how to navigate difficult conversations with people you don't always agree with. She also makes a case for using social media for good and shares how we're all capable of making a difference in this world. Be sure to tune in if you've been battling political burnout or apathy, as Sharon's passion for politics is truly contagious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get money smart in this week's episode with famed credit card and loyalty points hacker, Brian Kelly. He founded The Points Guy a decade ago and ever since has been on a mission to find the best credit card and loyalty points deals to maximize our spending, up our credit scores, and travel the world for less. He's here to break down the most useful credit cards based on our spending habits, the money mistake he wants us to avoid at all costs, plus his predictions for what travel will look like in 2021. With 25 credit cards and an 800 credit score to his name, let's just say Brian knows his stuff. To follow Brian, check out thepointsguy.com. And for more from Brit, follow her at @Brit or @BritandCo. Happy listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethenny Frankel is a selfmade serial entrepreneur, founder of the Skinnygirl brand and BStrong, and OG star of The Real Housewives of New York City. She joins Brit for a refreshingly candid convo about the best business decision she ever made, why she left The Real Housewives, and her advice for trusting your gut and feeling more confident so you can own your voice. She also explains her "figure it out" mantra and how it can be applied to anyone mapping out their career trajectory. Her witty one-liners and tips for being more decisive make this episode a must-listen for all. Catch Bethenny in her new show, The Big Shot with Bethenny on HBO Max this spring. And for more from Brit, follow her @brit and @britandco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard-trained physician and public health expert with 20 years of experience exploring the link between stress and resilience. In this week's episode, she shares her proven tips for feeling less anxious, breaking our doom-scrolling habit, and adopting a more optimistic outlook on stress. She also gives us a three-word mantra that can greatly help reduce our stress by grounding us in the present moment: Stop, breathe, and be. Listen in to learn more about what Dr. Aditi terms "popcorn brain," her thoughts on how multitasking can negatively impact our well-being and stress levels, and how to cope with decision fatigue. For more, find us at @britandco on Instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You likely know Zooey Deschanel from her iconic roles in films like Elf, Almost Famous, (500) Days of Summer, or her hit TV show, New Girl. She’s also one half of indie music duo She & Him alongside folk artist, M. Ward. Today, she’s here to tell us all about her newest venture... which is ironically not a new film or show. In fact, Zooey has spent the last few years creating a cool and innovative way for us to easily grow our own food at home called Lettuce Grow. Best of all, she says you don't need to be a pro with plants to be good at it. She’s here to teach us more about how home gardening is the way of the future, her favorite vegetarian recipes, and what else she's been up to during the pandemic. Enjoy today's show, and find us on Instagram @britandco for more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Bernstein is best known for co-founding Melissa & Doug, one of the most popular toy brands ever, currently valued at more than $1 billion. She is now onto her second entrepreneurship journey with the launch of LifeLines, a new company (and new book!) all about mindset and mental health. In today’s episode, she’s here to teach us about how to find the right co-founder (her husband Doug is her business partner), how to deal with copycat brands, and how to better navigate the intense emotions that come with such a demanding career. She also describes her experience with existential depression and why you should never feel guilt for choosing both family and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices