My last Ted in Your Head podcast was titled “What Happens After We Die?” In this episode I have a conversation with two gentlemen whose job is to help you deal with what happens after you or your loved ones die. Tony Caracoza is a Funeral Pre-Planning Advisor for Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Forest Lawn […]
Do we go into another body? Do we turn into an insect or animal? Do we go to heaven or hell? Maybe nothing happens at all…we’re just, you know, dead. In this episode of the Ted in Your Head podcast, Ted raises the age old question of what happens when we die. This is a […]
Approximately 61% to 66% of American adults experience recurring gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and reflux, according to studies from the National Institutes of Health. What many people don’t realize is that negative emotions such as anxiety, worry, anger and stress can aggravate symptoms of gut issues. This is due to what is called the gut-brain axis. This […]
It seems that more and more people are not content just to have a “job”. In previous generations, you were lucky just having a job, whether you liked it or not. However, today, with so many more choices to make a living, a path of enjoyable and meaningful work is something that we can strive […]
Research has shown that having a consistent morning routine is essential to a happy, healthy and successful life. But what if you’re not a “morning person”? It doesn’t have to be hard or involve getting up super early. Psychologists have identified a few important activities that can help start your day with the right mindset […]
Six years ago Ted released Part 1 and Part 2 of the Ted in Your Head podcast episodes “Turning 60, What I’ve Learned.” Apparently, he’s still learning! Now, 6 years later, here is “66 Years Old: 12 Things I’ve Learned.” Maybe you’ve learned these things too. If so, reminders are always good. If not, these […]
Catastrophizing is a mental habit where your thoughts immediately jump to the worst-possible outcome. Instead of using your wonderful imagination to create what you want, you use it to magnify danger in your mind until it feels real and like it’s really going to happen. This can become a very bad habit and can be quite disruptive […]
There is a high level of political anxiety in our country. According the American Psychological Association, 77% of Americans cite the future of our country as a significant source of stress. The 24/7 news cycle, social media and extreme political polarization are major causes. Uncertainty, rapid and overwhelming change, and distressing current events can cause […]
It’s a fact and there’s plenty of research to support it: Being generous makes you happy. If you want to be happier, give to others. It doesn’t need to involve money. Giving of your time and effort in the service of others feels good. However, research has shown that being generous or donating money, even […]
On the day of the winter solstice, ( December 21st), humans from ancient times observed the natural movement from the dark to the light and have celebrated it in many different ways. It’s symbolic of rebirth and new beginnings, as the sun begins its conquest over the cold and darkness of winter. Light is the universal symbol for the light of spiritual awareness. The promise that light will return […]
