We’re all about setting you up for a successful year on this episode of “The Larry Meiller Show.” First, we talk with psychologist Shilagh Mirgain about adopting a hopeful, optimistic mindset in the middle of winter. Then, it’s Maureen Busalacchi of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Projects on impact of alcohol on your body. Finally, author Lynne Peeples shares what she learned while writing ““The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms.”
Featured in this Episode
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How to invite hope and optimism into your life this year
The winter months’ colder temperatures and constant gray skies can really take a toll on your mood. We talk with a psychologist about how to cultivate hope and optimism during this dark time of year.
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New information about alcohol’s impact on your health and sticking with Dry January
We talk about the U.S. Surgeon General’s latest advisory concerning alcohol’s link to certain cancers. Additionally, we cover the impact of excessive drinking on our bodies and our communities. Our guest is from the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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‘The Inner Clock’ explains why our circadian rhythms are invaluable to our overall health
Say the words “circadian rhythm” and sleep is probably the first thing that comes to your mind. But author Lynne Peeples says paying attention to your inner clocks could help you perform better at work, get to a healthy weight, prevent disease and more. We talk with Peeples about her latest book, “The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms.”
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Shilagh Mirgain Guest
- Maureen Busalacchi Guest
- Lynne Peeples Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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