Well+Good Podcast
‘Microvacations’ Can Help Prevent Burnout—Here’s What They Are and How To Take Them
February 23, 2022
‘Microvacations’ Can Help Prevent Burnout—Here’s What They Are and How To Take Them
Contrary to popular belief, burnout isn't reserved for folks who don’t like their job; it…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Can You Plan Your Day To Sleep Better at Night?
February 16, 2022
Can You Plan Your Day To Sleep Better at Night?
When it comes to sleeping better, there's no shortage of advice. It seems like every…
By Han Schneider
How To Deal When Your Friend Is Dating Someone You Don’t Like
February 09, 2022
How To Deal When Your Friend Is Dating Someone You Don’t Like
It's a tale as old as time that you and you and a pal get…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
People Fall Into 3 Dating Styles—Here’s How To Find Yours and What It Means
February 02, 2022
People Fall Into 3 Dating Styles—Here’s How To Find Yours and What It Means
Many of us harbor different approaches to dating and romantic relationships, largely based on our…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How Understanding the Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration Can Improve Your Life
January 26, 2022
How Understanding the Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration Can Improve Your Life
Motivation and inspiration are terms that are often used interchangeably—and incorrectly so. For instance, consider…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Your Subtractive Goals May Be Holding You Back—Here's How To Set Additive Ones, According to Joy Experts
January 19, 2022
Your Subtractive Goals May Be Holding You Back—Here's How To Set Additive Ones, According to Joy Experts
Scan the most popular New Year’s resolutions around diet, exercise, and finances, and it’s easy…
By Erica Sloan
How an Anti-Diet Dietitian Wants You To Break Free From the Restrict-Reward Diet Cycle
January 12, 2022
How an Anti-Diet Dietitian Wants You To Break Free From the Restrict-Reward Diet Cycle
Call it a blank slate, a fresh start, a clean sweep—however you phrase it, there’s…
By Erica Sloan
Setting Boundaries Isn’t Selfish, and 7 More Pieces of Good Advice That Really Resonated With Us This Year
December 29, 2021
Setting Boundaries Isn’t Selfish, and 7 More Pieces of Good Advice That Really Resonated With Us This Year
If you're reading this, then (Elle Woods voice) we did it! We survived another year.…
By Allie Flinn
People's Health Needs Are Changing—In 2022, the Health Care Industry Is Catching Up
December 22, 2021
People's Health Needs Are Changing—In 2022, the Health Care Industry Is Catching Up
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought enormous upheaval into our lives, and as we spent…
By Han Schneider
The Pandemic Forced the Fitness Industry Into Overdrive—Here's Where It's Headed in 2022
December 15, 2021
The Pandemic Forced the Fitness Industry Into Overdrive—Here's Where It's Headed in 2022
While we were stockpiling toilet paper, trying to source face masks, and learning what "shelter…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Everything You Need To Know About Beauty in 2022, Straight From Our Beauty Editors
December 08, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Beauty in 2022, Straight From Our Beauty Editors
The beauty world is constantly changing, and the past few years have really put the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How Sadness Can Sometimes Function As the Secret Ingredient for Happiness
December 01, 2021
How Sadness Can Sometimes Function As the Secret Ingredient for Happiness
It's easy to deem sadness as an inherently negative emotion and happiness as a net…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
What Real Moms Say They Need Most During the Pandemic
November 24, 2021
What Real Moms Say They Need Most During the Pandemic
"Unprecedented" has become a cliché way to describe pandemic, but for parents, this time truly…
By Kells McPhillips
Attachment Theory Can Help You Understand Yourself and Your Relationships, But Only to an Extent
November 17, 2021
Attachment Theory Can Help You Understand Yourself and Your Relationships, But Only to an Extent
"Attachment theory"—which purports that people approach relationships with either a "secure," "anxious," or "avoidant" attachment…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Dermatologist, and These Are the Non-Negotiable Skin-Care Rules *Everyone* Should Live By'
November 10, 2021
'I'm a Dermatologist, and These Are the Non-Negotiable Skin-Care Rules *Everyone* Should Live By'
Because everyone's skin is different, we should all have routines that look different from each…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why 'It Could Always Be Worse' Is Actually the Worst Thing You Can Tell Yourself for Stress Management
November 03, 2021
Why 'It Could Always Be Worse' Is Actually the Worst Thing You Can Tell Yourself for Stress Management
When you feel stressed, you might try to self-soothe by telling yourself “it could be…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Actually Enjoy Your Own Company—And Why That Matters
November 01, 2021
How To Actually Enjoy Your Own Company—And Why That Matters
If you haven’t embraced the solo date, sitting down alone at a coffee shop or…
By Erica Sloan
Why Digital-Health Experts Want You To Share More of Your *Whole* Self on Social Media
October 20, 2021
Why Digital-Health Experts Want You To Share More of Your *Whole* Self on Social Media
To borrow a word from the tech industry, the biggest social-media platforms have grown as…
By Erica Sloan
The Inflammatory Language of Inflammation
October 13, 2021
The Inflammatory Language of Inflammation
It wasn't long ago that inflammation emerged as the bogeyman of wellness. But, according to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Is The 'Runner's High' Real? We Asked 4 Pros To Weigh In
October 06, 2021
Is The 'Runner's High' Real? We Asked 4 Pros To Weigh In
If you searched Google images for "photos of women running," you'd be met with hundreds…
By Zoe Weiner
How Digital Therapy Compares to In-Person Sessions, According to Therapists
September 29, 2021
How Digital Therapy Compares to In-Person Sessions, According to Therapists
With the creation of sites like Talkspace and Cerebral, digital therapy has slowly gained popularity.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Is it Time to Phase Out the #FitFluencer Once and for All?
September 22, 2021
Is it Time to Phase Out the #FitFluencer Once and for All?
For better or worse, every decade in recent history has had its own iteration of…
By Zoe Weiner
Looking for Fulfillment at Work? Here’s Why Following Your Curiosity (Not Your Passion) Is Essential
September 15, 2021
Looking for Fulfillment at Work? Here’s Why Following Your Curiosity (Not Your Passion) Is Essential
Despite its butterflies-and-rainbows connotation, pursuing a career that matches your passion doesn't always give way…
By Erica Sloan
How To Push Past 'I Can't Do This' in All Parts of Your Life, From Fitness to Finance
September 08, 2021
How To Push Past 'I Can't Do This' in All Parts of Your Life, From Fitness to Finance
In the seven months since we launched The Well+Good Podcast, we've spoken to dozens of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why There's No Such Thing as Being 'Bad at Money'—Seriously
September 01, 2021
Why There's No Such Thing as Being 'Bad at Money'—Seriously
Add up all the little and big decisions you make about money during any given…
By Erica Sloan
Actually, Achieving Financial Wellness Doesn’t *Have* To Start With Budgeting—Here’s Why
August 25, 2021
Actually, Achieving Financial Wellness Doesn’t *Have* To Start With Budgeting—Here’s Why
Money has long been a source of stress for many folks. And thanks to rising…
By Erica Sloan
How Our Bodies Look and How We Present Ourselves Is No One's Business but Our Own
August 18, 2021
How Our Bodies Look and How We Present Ourselves Is No One's Business but Our Own
Over the past few years, conversations surrounding body diversity have taken center stage. Yet, with…
By Tamara Pridgett
Here's Why 'Minutes Moved' May Be a More Helpful Health Metric Than Step Count
August 11, 2021
Here's Why 'Minutes Moved' May Be a More Helpful Health Metric Than Step Count
In a valiant effort to build healthy habits, we often reduce elements of our lifestyle…
By Erica Sloan
How the Pandemic Changed What 'Adulthood' Looks Like
August 04, 2021
How the Pandemic Changed What 'Adulthood' Looks Like
When most kids grow up and leave home, the goal is typically to make it…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Tending to Your Plants Is Really Tending to Yourself
July 28, 2021
Tending to Your Plants Is Really Tending to Yourself
If you didn't adopt a pet in the last 18 months, chances are you brought…
By Kara Jillian Brown
To Diffuse Stress About the ‘Biological Clock’, Fertility Education—Way Beyond Contraception—Is Essential
July 21, 2021
To Diffuse Stress About the ‘Biological Clock’, Fertility Education—Way Beyond Contraception—Is Essential
If there’s anything that's bound to trigger anxiety about future life plans and goals, it’s…
By Erica Sloan
The Pandemic Shattered the Old Rules of Event Etiquette
July 14, 2021
The Pandemic Shattered the Old Rules of Event Etiquette
Over the course of this pandemic, we went from half-jokingly swapping handshakes with elbow bumps…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why a Dermatologist Says These 3 Sunscreen Brands Are Pretty Close to Perfect
July 07, 2021
Why a Dermatologist Says These 3 Sunscreen Brands Are Pretty Close to Perfect
Until recently, sunscreens haven't been entirely inclusive. Most sunscreens and SPF-friendly moisturizers have been created…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
June 30, 2021
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
The pandemic was an isolating time for many of us, and much has been made…
By Erin Bunch
Why Physicians Treating Women Need To Look Beyond the Lab for Solutions
June 23, 2021
Why Physicians Treating Women Need To Look Beyond the Lab for Solutions
Our current health care system doesn't make it easy to advocate for yourself. For people…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Experience Guilt-Free Joy After Loss, According to Amanda Kloots
June 16, 2021
How To Experience Guilt-Free Joy After Loss, According to Amanda Kloots
With a career trajectory that’s landed her on stage or on camera at every turn—from…
By Erica Sloan
Transgender People Spend Their Entire Lives Educating Others About Their Identities—And That's Exhausting
June 09, 2021
Transgender People Spend Their Entire Lives Educating Others About Their Identities—And That's Exhausting
Jace Denton came out as trans after he started classes at The Evergreen State College…
By Kara Jillian Brown
When Unconditional Love Becomes the Groundwork for an Authentic Life
June 02, 2021
When Unconditional Love Becomes the Groundwork for an Authentic Life
Becoming a parent for the first time filled me with a jumbled array of emotions—excitement,…
By MaryRose Denton
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
May 26, 2021
3 Signs That You Need To Set Boundaries in Your Relationships for the Sake of Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Saying no, limiting your availability, and prioritizing your needs over those of others is selfish—and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Beauty Standards Are Changing During the Pandemic—How To Tell If Yours Have Shifted
May 19, 2021
Beauty Standards Are Changing During the Pandemic—How To Tell If Yours Have Shifted
Suffice it to say that after a year in which so many people have spent…
By Zoe Weiner
Sleep Training Isn't Just for Babies—How To Use It for Better Nightly Zzzs
May 12, 2021
Sleep Training Isn't Just for Babies—How To Use It for Better Nightly Zzzs
If you yearn to "sleep like a baby," you'd do well to start by taking…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Mental Health Pros Say Comparing Your Emotions to Someone Else's Does No One Any Good
May 05, 2021
Why Mental Health Pros Say Comparing Your Emotions to Someone Else's Does No One Any Good
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is hitting its stride across the U.S.—as of early May, over…
By Abbey Stone
3 Alternate Terms To Help You Rethink Your Self-Care Routine
April 14, 2021
3 Alternate Terms To Help You Rethink Your Self-Care Routine
There's no doubt that as self care as a concept has become commodified, it has…
By Mary Grace Garis
Everyone Should Get a Birth Chart Reading at Least Once—Here's What It's Like
April 07, 2021
Everyone Should Get a Birth Chart Reading at Least Once—Here's What It's Like
Gone are the days of simple what's-your-sign astrology. The growing interest in birth charts—a snapshot…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Yes, You Can Make Friends as an Adult—You Just Need To Let Go of These 3 Misconceptions
March 31, 2021
Yes, You Can Make Friends as an Adult—You Just Need To Let Go of These 3 Misconceptions
The older you get, the more difficult making (and retaining!) friends can be. And when…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why One RD Says the Diet Industry Is Gaslighting Us Into Thinking It's About Health and Wellness
March 25, 2021
Why One RD Says the Diet Industry Is Gaslighting Us Into Thinking It's About Health and Wellness
Even though there's a growing backlash against restrictive diets like F-Factor, keto, and Paleo, the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Jessamyn Stanley Says Chair Pose Can Teach You a *Ton* About Mental Toughness
March 19, 2021
Why Jessamyn Stanley Says Chair Pose Can Teach You a *Ton* About Mental Toughness
When a yoga teacher tells you to engage your core, sit your hips back, and…
By Zoe Weiner
‘I’m a Fitness Instructor, and Walking Is the Most Important Workout of My Week’
March 17, 2021
‘I’m a Fitness Instructor, and Walking Is the Most Important Workout of My Week’
The fitness instructor at the front of your studio—or on your screen—might look invincible. They…
By Zoe Weiner
In Well+Good’s *Very First* Podcast, Jessamyn Stanley, Kristen Bell, and Rachel Ricketts Talk Wellness... With 'Less of the BS'
March 17, 2021
In Well+Good’s *Very First* Podcast, Jessamyn Stanley, Kristen Bell, and Rachel Ricketts Talk Wellness... With 'Less of the BS'
The global wellness industry is worth over $4.5 trillion—that’s a lot of skin-care products, yoga…
By Abbey Stone
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