During times of tragedy and challenges like racial violence, climate change, and war, it's important to avoid suppressing emotions by pretending everything is okay. Giving oneself space to process emotions, like missing a community or feeling overwhelmed, is essential. Engaging in activities like going for walks and allowing oneself to express emotions, even if it feels indulgent, can help release built-up emotions. This advice is crucial not only for individuals but also for professionals in fields like healthcare to effectively manage negative emotions during difficult times.
Covid brought disruption and despair... but it also caused many of us to think about our lives and what is most important to us. Listener Dr Amy Comander, Director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, wants to know how we can apply lessons from the pandemic to improve our happiness as we return to normalcy.
Amy helps teach cancer survivors wellbeing tips - and also happens to be an old college lab partner of Dr Laurie Santos - so we invited her to host this episode and quiz Laurie on how to lead a happier post-pandemic life.
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