Cynicism has some serious health hazards, from depression to increased dementia risk. How can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data and vivid storytelling to help you reclaim your hope in humankind. As a bonus, you'll get to hear what a rubber turtle on a California highway has to do with your faith in humanity.

For Faith in Humanity Part 1:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Losing-Faith-in-Humanity--You-Gotta-Hear-This-Part-1-e2tqene

For Faith in Humanity Part2:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Is-cynicism-hurting-you--A-Personality-Quiz-Faith-in-Humanity-Part-2-e2uc44q

For Irene Opdyke's Memiore, In My Hands:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Hands-Memories-Holocaust-Rescuer/dp/0553538845/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

Rubber Turtle Experiment Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Fp7flAWMA

Ever turn on the TV and think, "Well, humanity is through"? We've all had those moments. But when that cynical attitude moves in...and doesn't move out...the research says we might be in for some real trouble. So how can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data to help you claim your hope in humankind. Of course, the data can only take us so far: that's why we're sharing part 2 of the inspiring story of Irene Gut Opdyke, a champion of faith in humanity

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To find Part 1 of the faith-in-humanity series: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ghsU7L3UGQb

Sources: Mental health, interpersonal trust and subjective well-being in a high violence context. SSM - population health, 8, 100423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100423

2Umberson, D., & Montez, J. K. (2010). Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, s54–s66. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022146510383501

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If you have ever grieved, you know how richly painful the experience can be. How does someone heal from grief, and how do you keep functioning when you feel its many painful side effects? Using solid data and incredible stories, today's episode answers these questions and more.

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From tough in-laws to a turkey that came out too dry, the holidays have a way of challenging us. In today's episode, we cover three tips for surviving the holiday season with a healthy brain, and share our favorite winter story to help get your heart ready for the holidays.
Here's to a happy season to you and yours!
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Ah, venting. The art of "getting it off your chest." Venting has developed some big fans and some major haters, so we've turned to Dr. Kate Gapinski to help us understand if venting is helping us...or harming us.

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You already know why you need quality sleep. The question is: how do you get it?

In today's episode, host PJ Aubrey shares her story of finding a better night's sleep and several science-backed tips for achieving your own solid snooze.

Stay tuned to learn how to receive your chance at a free copy of SGH's first book, "Grown-ups Need Bedtime Stories Too: Stories, Meditations, and Science-Backed Strategies to Help You Take Back Bedtime"

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Sweet dreams!

How much is sleep affecting your mental health? Today, we explore what happened to Peter Tripp, the radio personality who went days without sleep as a publicity stunt. We'll also discuss how sleep affects your brain, and some strategies to help you take back bedtime.

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