Sanaz Meshkinpour
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
-
Activist Yifat Susskind's organization, MADRE, is rooted in the idea that in uncertain times, we should 'think like a mother.' To her, this means being determined to ease the suffering of others.
-
When Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir's life fell apart, she realized she'd lost touch with her inner voice. She decided to create a new path for herself inspired by innsæi, the Icelandic word for "intuition."
-
Cynicism is tempting in uncertain times. But Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki says cynicism makes us more lonely, less trusting and less healthy. He suggests opting for "hopeful skepticism" instead.
-
At a hospital, you may not expect to see clowns playing ukuleles or wearing tutus. But Matt Wilson says clowns can be a crucial distraction—even a companion—amid the fear and uncertainty of hospitals.
-
Research shows that 5-minute walking breaks every half hour offset the harm of too much sitting. But that is easier said than done. These 5 tips can help you maintain movement throughout your day.
-
Mustafa Suleyman has played a pivotal role in the evolution of AI, as co-founder of DeepMind and now as CEO of Microsoft AI. This hour, he reflects on his career and shares his vision for the future.
-
When we think of climate action, we often think of sacrifice: less driving, less meat, less shopping. Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao challenges this notion with "happy climate hacks."
-
What is a restaurant's role in food sustainability? Chef and climate activist Anthony Myint is giving restaurants and their customers a more direct way to support regenerative farming.
-
Every year, billions of pounds of food go to waste in the U.S. Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston created a platform to reroute excess food from landfills to people in need.
-
We waste about a third of all of our food worldwide. Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares her approach to help us save money and keep groceries out of landfills.