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âIâm not losing my mind. Iâm angry at the unfairness of it,â jailed journalistâs dad says ahead of next hearing
Read full article: âIâm not losing my mind. Iâm angry at the unfairness of it,â jailed journalistâs dad says ahead of next hearingMore than a month ago, on May 24, a 37-year-old journalist from the U.S. was detained and thrown in jail, without access to a lawyer or even granted a phone call.
Whatâs the best advice you ever received from your dad? Weâd love to hear
Read full article: Whatâs the best advice you ever received from your dad? Weâd love to hearAs we approach Fatherâs Day weekend, it seems dads are on the brain -- and it got us thinking: Whatâs the best piece of advice youâve ever gotten from your father?
Whatâs the best advice you ever received from your mom? This podcast would love to hear
Read full article: Whatâs the best advice you ever received from your mom? This podcast would love to hearComing off Motherâs Day weekend, perhaps moms are still on the brain -- because weâre wondering: Whatâs the best piece of advice youâve ever gotten from your mother?
How early is too early to start talking openly with kids about sex? This advice is so smart
Read full article: How early is too early to start talking openly with kids about sex? This advice is so smartIf youâre a parent or caregiver, you might have wondered -- or you might be wondering: How early is too early to start talking openly about sex?
LISTEN: 11 real pieces of practical advice that I use, almost daily
Read full article: LISTEN: 11 real pieces of practical advice that I use, almost dailyWhen it comes to advice, I like snippets. Rather than rambling stories and cliche anecdotes, I just want to hear something that rings true and do-able, that I can take away and start using, preferably today.
This show recommendation might be just what you need, no matter your age or political views
Read full article: This show recommendation might be just what you need, no matter your age or political viewsA recent guest on âThe Best Advice Showâ has a brother whoâs in high school who has been bumping heads a lot with his mom. But âin this moment, âSteven Universeâ is something thatâs bringing them together,â he said.
Making a big decision, and not sure what to do? Ask yourself this question to gain some clarity
Read full article: Making a big decision, and not sure what to do? Ask yourself this question to gain some clarityGretchen Rubin is a writer and podcaster who explores the issues of happiness, habits and human nature.
All the best ways to watch a space launch
Read full article: All the best ways to watch a space launchHave you ever watched a rocket launch? Some of us are in a position to do something like that fairly easily, based on where we live. For other people, it might be something we do on TV or online. Either way, itâs pretty incredible, space reporter Emilee Speck said.
Tiny but effective: These small tips will instantly transform your Monday mornings
Read full article: Tiny but effective: These small tips will instantly transform your Monday morningsWhether you call them the Sunday Scaries or the Sunday Blues, youâre probably familiar with the concept: Itâs that dread, that sadness; that realization at the end of the weekend that itâs all coming to an end.
Screwed up at work? Just own it, this CEO says -- hereâs why
Read full article: Screwed up at work? Just own it, this CEO says -- hereâs whyTake it from Emily Barr, the president and CEO of Graham Media Group: When you screw up on the job, the best thing you can do is go right to your boss and admit it.
Going through a rough patch? This âsecretâ just might help you see things differently
Read full article: Going through a rough patch? This âsecretâ just might help you see things differentlyA recent podcast guest spoke about a useful life tip she picked up from a fictional character in a book.
Give yourself a break: This insight is meant to help you treat yourself with kindness
Read full article: Give yourself a break: This insight is meant to help you treat yourself with kindnessIf youâre upset about a mistake you made or even something heavier, such as a relationship that ended, be kind to yourself.
Expect the opposite -- and it just might alter your whole way of thinking, podcast host says
Read full article: Expect the opposite -- and it just might alter your whole way of thinking, podcast host saysHave you ever taken a few minutes to think about your expectations -- expectations about life, the people around you, and yourself?
This advice just might change the way you think about people and their bodies
Read full article: This advice just might change the way you think about people and their bodiesMaybe you bump into someone on the street who you havenât seen in a while. It might feel natural to say something if that person looks different -- for example, if he or she has lost weight or might be pregnant.
On making your inbox your home: Donât feel bad about a bulk-delete, journalist says
Read full article: On making your inbox your home: Donât feel bad about a bulk-delete, journalist saysIf youâre a person who receives lots of email newsletters, or even just lots of email in general, journalist Ann Friedman offered this advice: Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to do a bulk-delete.
On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friend
Read full article: On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friendOn this day 50 years ago, the former Post Office Department changed over and became the United States Postal Service. And in case youâre thinking âyawn,â thereâs actually a cool little history lesson here.
Thinking about doling out some advice? Just make sure itâs not unsolicited, or it might not land well
Read full article: Thinking about doling out some advice? Just make sure itâs not unsolicited, or it might not land wellâThe Best Advice Showâ is a podcast all about giving advice, as the name implies.
Next time you find yourself in an argument, ask yourself: Do you want to be right or do you want to be close?
Read full article: Next time you find yourself in an argument, ask yourself: Do you want to be right or do you want to be close?When Michael Franti -- a musician, filmmaker and activist -- gets into an argument with his wife, they fall back on one phrase: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be close?
Self-care doesnât have to mean candles or bubble baths: Think about what the term might mean to you
Read full article: Self-care doesnât have to mean candles or bubble baths: Think about what the term might mean to youâSelf-careâ is a term thatâs thrown around a lot, said a recent guest on âThe Best Advice Show.â
This analysis on racism is incredibly concise, direct, and includes 3 steps
Read full article: This analysis on racism is incredibly concise, direct, and includes 3 stepsLeah Penniman, a farmer with Soul Fire Farm and the author of âFarming While Black,â has three basic steps that we could all follow, to continue fighting racism in our country and society.
This advice will make you want to drop whatever youâre doing and drive around the block: âRodents ate my carâ
Read full article: This advice will make you want to drop whatever youâre doing and drive around the block: âRodents ate my carâEven though life, in some ways, has started returning to normal, itâs safe to say that many of us still arenât driving our cars as often as usual.
Unplugging and switching gears before bed could be your saving grace during rough times
Read full article: Unplugging and switching gears before bed could be your saving grace during rough timesItâs safe to say that weâre living through some very difficult times, so making sure you find a way to unplug and find an escape before bed could help you stay sane.
Eating an orange in the shower is a surprisingly fantastic way to start your day
Read full article: Eating an orange in the shower is a surprisingly fantastic way to start your dayYou might have been a little confused when you read the headline of this story -- or had some questions -- but just ask author Drew Philp about how incredible it is to eat an orange in the shower right after you wake up.
Not sure how you can make a difference? 2 words that might change how you move forward: Hasten slowly
Read full article: Not sure how you can make a difference? 2 words that might change how you move forward: Hasten slowlyConsidering everything thatâs going on in the world right now, it seems as if a lot of people are asking themselves, âWhat can we do?â
How to be a better listener: This seemingly small tip could make all the difference
Read full article: How to be a better listener: This seemingly small tip could make all the differenceConsidering all the recent events swirling in the world around us, perhaps thereâs never been a more important time to listen.
Want to recognize the dayâs most meaningful moments? A radio producer swears by this grounding ritual
Read full article: Want to recognize the dayâs most meaningful moments? A radio producer swears by this grounding ritualAn idea for you: At the end of the day, write your five most memorable moments on an index card.
Youâre not cooking correctly if youâre draining your pasta water
Read full article: Youâre not cooking correctly if youâre draining your pasta waterIf youâve been whipping out some delicious pasta dishes during quarantine and youâre not saving some of your pasta water before you drain it -- to add back to your noodles and sauce, of course -- youâre going to want to listen to this episode of âThe Best Advice Showâ podcast.
Looking 200 feet ahead: Anchor recalls perspective-altering conversation with novelist Elmore Leonard
Read full article: Looking 200 feet ahead: Anchor recalls perspective-altering conversation with novelist Elmore LeonardIf youâve ever felt overwhelmed by the writing process -- or overwhelmed by anything, for that matter, legendary novelist Elmore Leonard has some advice for you.