“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. Host Cristina Quinn brings exactly the right amount of motivation with her endearing enthusiasm and the curiosity to learn along with you. Each course is a quick and practical guide that provides new perspectives on the kinds of hurdles we all share. If you’ve been searching for the right place to s ...
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Diabetes, Flu, Obesity, Asthma… we’re surrounded by Health Problems, but do we REALLY know them? It is a sad irony that we know the least about the most valuable asset of ours… HEALTH. Hence, BIG FM brings you a comprehensive guide to the most common health problems, that equips you with credible and simple answers and solutions that you should be aware of. A daily show that gives you a basic understanding of the most common health problems… from what the problem is, to what should be done w ...
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What you eat changes your gut, and your gut affects your metabolism. Host Cristina Quinn talks to researcher Karen Corbin about how your gut and metabolism work together to process certain foods, all while managing your body’s energy. Karen Corbin, a nutrition and metabolism researcher at AdventHealth Translational Research Institute, walks us thro…
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What’s really going on inside your gut, and why should you care? In this episode, host Cristina Quinn explores the inner workings of the gut microbiome with Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist and instructor at Harvard Medical School. Together, they break down what the microbiome is, where it lives, and how it influences everything from digestion…
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Want to be a better conversationalist, listener, and all-around great company? In this special episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg ("Supercommunicators" and "The Power of Habit") about the science of effective communication. Duhigg breaks down why some conversations feel effortless whi…
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It’s not only about digital boundaries. Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler, in conversation with host Cristina Quinn, shares insights on physical and social boundaries we need to put in place to reclaim our focus. He offers tips like setting expectations at work and designating screen-free hours with family. And addiction psychiatrist A…
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If you're ready to take back control of your attention, here’s where to start. Host Cristina Quinn chats with Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler about self-binding — creating intentional boundaries with your devices to reduce distractions and reclaim your focus. Geoffrey shares his own experiments and practical strategies, such as reorg…
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Many of us are caught in a loop of instant gratification, driven by the brain’s reward system. In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with psychiatrist and addiction expert Anna Lembke about how to break free from compulsive digital habits and reset our dopamine levels. Anna explains how our brains become desensitized to pleasure over time, mak…
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Ever wonder why you can’t stop scrolling, even when you know you should? It probably comes down to dopamine, a key neurotransmitter that drives pleasure and motivation. In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks to psychiatrist Anna Lembke, author of “Dopamine Nation,” about the neuroscience behind digital addiction. Anna explains how our devices k…
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In the third and final episode of our three-part course on cultivating joy, host Cristina Quinn dives into the connection between spreading kindness and experiencing happiness. Steven Petrow, author of “The Joy You Make,” shares compelling research on the “helper’s high” and how you can bring joy to others and yourself — whether it’s through volunt…
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In this second class in our course on finding joy, host Cristina Quinn explores practical exercises to help you embrace joy in everyday life. Steven Petrow, author of “The Joy You Make” and a contributing columnist for The Post, shares how things like wandering without a destination and rediscovering play can open the door to more joy, even during …
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Some happiness is predetermined. The rest is up to you.
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12:53Happiness, it turns out, comes down to a science — even though what makes each of us happy can vary pretty widely. Host Cristina Quinn talks to happiness scientist Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director at UC-Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, about exactly what makes us happy and how much of our sense of joy is within our control. Drawing fr…
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Should we change the way we elect presidents? Can we?
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11:45The electoral college has served as the system to elect U.S. presidents since the earliest days of the country. And while it has evolved over the years, Americans still use this complex representative system to choose their country’s leaders. The system, however, is not without its flaws — and many have pushed for alternatives over the years. In th…
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How we ended up with the electoral college system
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12:10In the second class in our series about how the electoral college works, host Cristina Quinn talks to historian Alex Keyssar of the Harvard Kennedy School about the compromises that drove the Founding Fathers to land on a complex, winner-takes-all system rather than a straightforward popular vote. Keyssar walks listeners through the evolution of ou…
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Remembering all the complex details of how the electoral college works is not exactly easy. And just when you’ve mastered how it all adds up, you probably won’t need to think about it again for another four years — hardly a formula for cementing something in your brain. “Try This” host Cristina Quinn is here to help. The first class in our three-pa…
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Post Reports: How to make sense of political polls
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28:13The team behind “Try This” is dedicated to helping listeners learn new things, in ways that feel doable. So we're sharing a recent “Post Reports” episode about how polling works. On this episode of The Washington Post’s daily news podcast, “Post Reports,” Martine Powers speaks with The Post’s deputy polling director, Emily Guskin. Emily explains ho…
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Humans have a tendency to interpret information and experiences in ways that support our existing beliefs. Host Cristina Quinn returns to clinical psychologist Natalie Dattilo-Ryan to understand how you can change long-held beliefs by using confirmation bias in your favor. Datillo-Ryan explains how to identify a belief about the type of person you …
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Affirmations help buffer stress and can make you emotionally and mentally stronger. Host Cristina Quinn talks to clinical psychologist Natalie Dattilo-Ryan about what kinds of affirmations are most effective. She lays out an exercise to help get you started with identifying the right kinds of statements to shore up your sense of self. Next, Cristin…
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In the last class in our course on how to enjoy cooking more, we bring you everything and the kitchen sink. From reliable shortcuts and suggestions for the most essential pantry staples, this class has all the scraps and tasty morsels that could have been left on the cutting-room floor but are too good to miss. For more on the relationship between …
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In the third class in our course on how to enjoy cooking more, we focus on reframing the way we think about the task. Food writer and finalist on “Food Network Star,” Mary Beth Albright, offers advice on how to understand cooking as less of an item on your to-do list and more of an act for you that can nourish your well-being in ways that are worth…
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In the second class of our course about ways to enjoy the daily task of preparing meals, we make the case for revisiting what you know. Washington Post food and dining editor Joe Yonan, along with recipes editor Becky Krystal and food writer Aaron Hutcherson, explain how building a repertoire can be a useful way to take the drudgery out of cooking,…
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Your kitchen personality is more obvious than you think
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12:42In the first class in our course on how to enjoy cooking more, host Cristina Quinn teams up with the Washington Post food team to uncover tips for identifying your kitchen personality. Food and dining editor Joe Yonan, food writer and recipe developer Aaron Hutcherson and recipes editor Becky Krystal identify how to apply personality characteristic…
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In the third and final class of our course on how to make the most of your friendships, we offer guidance for what to do when things go wrong. Making friendships work requires adjusting expectations, having difficult conversations and sometimes deciding when parting ways is for the best. This class unpacks practical tips for doing each of these thi…
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Why it pays to get out of your comfort zone
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11:11In Class 2 of our course on friendship, you’ll learn how to get out of your comfort zone when it comes to fostering new friendships and resuscitating old ones. Cristina talks to Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax about doable ways to make real-life connections at a time when technology makes that seem hard. Friendship expert Danielle Baya…
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In the first class of our course on making the most of your friendships, host Cristina Quinn learns what it means to be socially fit — and why it’s never too late to start getting those reps in. Cristina talks to Bob Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development — the longest longitudinal study on human happiness — about why friends…
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In the fifth and final class of our course on how to get better sleep, we focus on melatonin. Researchers found that melatonin use in the United States more than quintupled between 1999 and 2018. You might know someone who swears by melatonin or maybe you yourself do. But does it work? What do we know about how effective melatonin supplements are, …
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In class 4 of our course on how to get better sleep, Cristina and sleep expert Lisa Strauss explore the concept of sleep drive. Counterintuitively, sometimes you need to increase your need for sleep, even if you’re exhausted already. Lisa Strauss explains a technique called sleep compression, where you limit your sleep opportunity to a more sustain…
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What to do if you’re up in the middle of the night
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8:58In class 3 of our course about how to get better sleep, we dig in on a moment most of us are familiar with – waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep. Sometimes our default setting is to keep thinking our endless thoughts, but, it turns out, what we really need is a distraction. And you want to make sure to find t…
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Go ahead. Think about the thing that’s keeping you up.
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7:59Lying awake at night, ruminating over stuff that bothers you is not fun. But it’s normal! We’ve all done it and it can get in the way of the rest you need. In class 2 of our course on how to sleep better, Cristina walks us through how trying to suppress your difficult feelings from popping up at night might be counterproductive. Sleep expert Lisa S…
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In this first class of our course on how to get better sleep, host Cristina Quinn outlines why trying to get yourself to sleep can sometimes be a barrier to getting rest. But if we shouldn't will ourselves to sleep, what should we do instead? Cristina talks to an expert with a clear plan for how to tackle anxiety at bedtime by taking some tangible …
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Meet The Washington Post’s Cristina Quinn, who is always game to try something new. She is your guide in “Try This” — a new series of audio courses from The Post that will provide quick, fresh and practical approaches to tackling the kind of hurdles we all face: how to sleep better, get the most out of our relationships, get out of our own way and …
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In this episode we throw light on the End stage renal disease AKA Kidney failure and learn all about its treatment - kidney transplant, from risks to recovery.By BIG FM
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Access IRA/401k Retirement Accounts Penalty and Tax Free - Daniel Blue
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2:39Reduce taxable income by way of penalty and tax-free access to IRA/401k retirement accounts. Daniel Blue, Owner of Quest Education and Author of Best-Seller B.L.U.E Print to Your Best Retirement. Tags: snackable solutions, daniel blue, retirement, retirement account, tax free, penalty free, 401k, ira, financial, forbes, forbes.com, quest education,…
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How to Half-Retire as a Business Owner - Jim Muehlhausen
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2:41In this Snackable Solution, Jim Muehlhausen, CEO of Half-Retire and CEO Focus suggests an alternative to spending all of your time earning income as a business owner, and how to spend that time instead. Tags: snackable solutions, small business, startup advice, jim muehlhausen, equity income, ceo focus, retirement, retirement plan, strategic planni…
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Dr. Amanda Barrientez Interview: The Money Healer
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23:09Discover ways to shift your Money Mindset immediately and get results fast with money mindset coach Dr. Amanda Barrientez. Follow Dr. Amanda Barrientez at: https://www.NFAMoney.com/ https://www.youtube.com/NFAMoney https://www.instagram.com/NFAMoney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nfamoney/ https://twitter.com/AmandaBSOCY Money Mindset Quiz: https://n…
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How to Uplevel Your Money Mindset Fast - Dr. Amanda Barrientez
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5:17Dr. Amanda Barrientez also known as "The Money Healer" shows you how to uplevel your money mindset and breakthrough your unconscious money blocks. Follow Dr. Amanda Barrientez at: https://www.NFAMoney.com/ https://www.youtube.com/NFAMoney https://www.instagram.com/NFAMoney/ Money Mindset Quiz: https://nfa.moneyblocksprofile.com/sf/6be94da8 Rewrite …
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Dr. Troy Hall Interview: Talent Retention Consultant
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38:58Dr. Troy Hall, award winning talent retention consultant and author, shares comprehensive strategic plans that promote long-term business success, team building, and employee retention. Follow Dr. Troy Hall at: https://drtroyhall.com/ https://cohesionculturecourse.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Troy-Hall/e/B08HPGVSYB https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroy…
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How to Create Cohesion Culture at Work and Improve Worker Performance - Dr. Troy Hall
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4:15Learn how to retain your best workers. Author of "Cohesion Culture" and "Fanny Rules," award winning talent retention consultant Dr. Troy Hall, shares a proven process for retaining top talent and how it impacts your company culture. Follow Dr. Troy Hall at: https://drtroyhall.com/ https://cohesionculturecourse.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Troy-Hall…
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Mikey Moran Interview: CEO of Private Label Extension (Inc 500) & Author
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22:30Mikey Moran, CEO of Inc 500 company, Private Label Extension and author of "Fearless Beauty: The Hair Business Blueprint" tells the story of his company Follow Mikey Moran at: https://www.mikeymoran.com/ https://www.privatelabelextensions.com/ https://www.hairbusinessblueprint.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moranmikey/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/m…
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Quick & Easy Business Process Improvement Mindset Tips - Mikey Moran
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3:05In this Snackable Solution, Mikey Moran, CEO of Private Label Extension and author of "Fearless Beauty: The Hair Business Blueprint" describes a simple mindset change that can result in huge business improvements over time. Discover ways on how to grow your business from small to big. Follow Mikey Moran at: https://www.mikeymoran.com/ https://www.p…
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STING: The Easy Way to Sneak Focus Into Every Day - Ellen Goodwin
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4:41Learn how to get back on track and get things done from productivity consultant, Ellen Goodwin, TEDx Speaker and Author of DONE: How to Work When No One is Watching Learn what the acronym, STING stands for. Follow Ellen Goodwin at: https://ellengoodwin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eegoodwin/ https://www.facebook.com/EllenGoodwincom https://twit…
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How to Double Your Money When You Sell Your Business - Marvin Storm
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2:04Here's a short and sweet tip that might help you put more money in your pocket if you decide to sell your business at some point in the future. For the full interview go here: https://youtu.be/XVuZWJpIc1Y Follow Marvin Storm at: https://marvinlstorm.com/ https://bxadvisors.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinlstorm https://businessexitstories.co…
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How to Overcome Anxiety in Business - Howard Berg, World's Fastest Reader
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5:54Howard Berg, the Worlds Fastest Reader, a best selling author who appeared on over 2,000 shows and an International Consultant and Trainer shares some tips on how to read and learn faster in an information-rich world. In this video, he shows you how to overcome anxiety, to move past blockers that may impact your reading skills. Follow Howard Berg a…
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How To Double The Value of Your Business - Bharat Kanodia
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2:36Bharat Kanodia shares his tips on how to double the value of your business. See the full interview here: https://youtu.be/3FYmKHDE3RQ Follow Bharat Kanodia at: https://www.veristrat.com/blog-valuation/how-to-double-valuation/ https://www.inc.com/author/Bharat-Kanodia Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SnackableSolutions Website: https://snackable…
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How to Avoid Burnout, Stay Focused & Maintain Work Life Balance - Angela Santi
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3:37Angela Santi is The Dolce VITA Lifestyle Designer. In this Snackable Solution, she teaches you how to live "the sweet life" by building simple, healthy habits to get your work done while maintaining balance and happiness. Follow Angela Santi at: https://angelasanti.it/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasanti/ If you enjoyed this then watch the full…
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W.H.Y. More People Should Follow You Online - Marci Barker
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3:44Marci Barker of Fun and Sustainable Fitness shares the meaning of the acronym W.H.Y. and how to get your message to the world. Get more great tips at: https://marci360.com Follow Marci Barker at: https://www.facebook.com/marcibfit/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2WhHCH2A98EL386hDP46A https://www.instagram.com/marcibarker.fast/ https://twitter.c…
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5 Things for a Highly Successful Ecommerce Business - Dennis Consorte
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3:54Take a deep dive into your mission, vision, and core values. Make sure they align with the company you aspire to become. Then, work those beliefs into everything you do. Think about your customers’ needs when you work on your messaging, and make sure that your values align with theirs. You really know your customers and their needs. Once you do, yo…
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3 Daily Public Speaking Exercises for Success - Brenden Kumarasamy, MasterTalk
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4:34Brenden Kumarasamy shares three daily public speaking exercise to enhance our communication skills. Get more great tips at the MasterTalk Website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SnackableSolutions Website: https://snackablesolutions.com/ Social Profiles: https://linktr.ee/SnackableSolutions Music Sweet by Benjamin T…
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How to Stay Healthy as a Small Business Owner - Marci Barker, Fun and Sustainable Fitness
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3:35Marci Barker shares the 4 basics of health to truly be successful in life and business. Get more great tips at: https://marci360.com Follow Marci Barker at: https://www.facebook.com/marcibfit/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2WhHCH2A98EL386hDP46A https://www.instagram.com/marcibarker.fast/ https://twitter.com/marcibfitness Subscribe: https://www…
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