Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

No relationship is perfect. Despite what tv shows and movies tell us, it’s normal to have differences, it’s normal to get angry, and it’s normal to go through periods of turbulence. It’s how these periods are handled, however, that is the real indicator as to whether the relationship will survive. Linda and Charlie Bloom are trained psychotherapists and relationship counselors. Married since 1972, Linda and Charlie have lectured throughout the US and conducted seminars across the world on relationships and how to navigate them. On this episode, Linda and Charlie join me to discuss the ideas behind their latest book - An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships. They break down why arguing can be good, and where it goes bad, and offer a plethora of helpful advice for couples and individuals in all kinds of relationships. Tune in to Episode 177 and start bettering your relationships with Linda and Charlie Bloom.Some Questions I Ask:What do you do when you're not writing a best-selling book? (3:18)Is arguing necessarily bad? (10:17)​​Tell us about the book. What's in it, and why should we want to read it? (16:50)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Linda and Charlie’s journey as a couple (5:27)About the line that shouldn’t be crossed when expressing your feelings to another person (14:04)When it’s time for a couple to see a couple’s counselor (15:00)What Linda and Charlie would like readers to take away from their book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships (20:57)Linda and Charlie’s advice for new/young couples (23:37)Linda and Charlie’s advice for couples who have fallen into unhealthy habits (28:21)ResourcesLinda and Charlie’s new book - An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All RelationshipsLinda and Charlie’s other books:101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got MarriedThat Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken PlacesHappily Ever After and 39 Other Myths About LoveSecrets of Great MarriagesConnect with Linda and Charlie BloomWebsiteYouTube ChannelFacebookTwitterUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com 

Oftentimes, listening to the news can be difficult. Between wars, famines, climate change, and inequality (to name a few), happenings of the world can start to seem like a never-ending cycle of unfortunate events. It can be deflating to think this way and discouraging to feel like there’s nothing that you can do about it. However, you have more power and influence than you may think, and the spark to light the flame of change could be as simple as… being compassionate.My guest on today’s episode, Dr. Rick Hanson, is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Making Great Relationships, offers practical guidance for developing a positive mindset and improving relationships. Rick joins me on my show today to talk about what compassion can do for the world as well as the Global Compassion Coalition, an organization that he founded that’s focused on creating a compassionate world where people and nature are cared for and thrive. Tune in to Episode 176 of REJUVENAGING® and channel your compassion with Dr. Rick Hanson.Some Questions I Ask:How do you define compassion? (3:12)If an individual wants to join the coalition, how can they do it? (24:03)Why should I, as a listener, join the coalition? What's in it for me and the world? (24:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the aim of the organization Rick founded - The Global Compassion Coalition (8:05)About what leads to the basis of the evolution of altruism (18:19)About Rick’s theory of change (20:35)About some of Rick’s foundational practices (29:39)ResourcesThe Being Well PodcastRick’s Latest Book: Making Great RelationshipsRick’s Other BooksGlobal Compassion CoalitionConnect with Dr. Rick HansonWebsiteTwitterFacebookUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place

The use of dietary supplements is common in the U.S. and there’s evidence to suggest their increase in the past couple of years. Users of dietary supplements presumably view it as a safe and efficient way to meet recommended daily intakes. However, what many don’t know is how loosely regulated some of these supplements are and the real safety concerns associated with them.Dr. Gerald Faich is an M.D. and a Master of Public Health with a career in epidemiology, contract research, and clinical trial and pharmaceutical risk consultancy. He joins me on this episode to discuss dietary supplements, whether they actually work, and what his concerns about them are. Tune in to Episode 175 of REJUVENAGING® and supplement your knowledge with Dr. Gerald Faich.Some Questions I Ask:Can you just tell us a little bit about your journey and why you happened to focus on this area of pharmaceuticals, supplements, drug safety, and so on? (5:52)As soon as it says natural, does that mean it's safe? (28:26)What sources of information are there to help people sort out their questions? (33:05)Is there a logical reason why this industry isn't regulated? (41:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What exactly a dietary supplement is (12:13)What Dr. Gerald believes the one value of dietary supplements is (14:55)Some of the supplements Dr. Gerald says are of proven value and proven safety (15:56)One of Dr. Gerald’s biggest concerns about dietary supplements (21:47)The messages Dr. Gerald wants to highlight about dietary supplements (38:29)ResourcesMedlinePlusMayo ClinicNational Institutes of HealthOur sponsor's page and discountsConnect with Dr. Gerald FaichLinkedInUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place