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How to Find Something in Your Life That’s Worth Waking Up For – Episode 469

In this episode, Ted answers a question sent in by a Ted in Your Head listener: “I’m having a hard time waking up in the morning. I feel like there’s nothing to look forward to. How can I go about finding something in my life that’s worth waking up for?” Great question: Why get out […]

Protecting Your Peaceful Vibe When Everyone Else is Freaking Out – Episode 468

Does it seem like a lot of people around you are freaking out? Anxious about money, the economy, politics and the future?  Is it even possible to maintain a peaceful vibe in the midst of all this anxiety? Yes it is possible and in this episode Ted talks about how to maintain a sense of calm and […]

How to Keep from Pulling Your Hair Out When Things Don’t Go Your Way – Episode 467

We know that life is not fair. We know that things don’t always go as planned. Yet in spite of knowing this, when things don’t go our way we get angry, frustrated, and upset. That’s ok, these are normal reactions unless our negative emotions overwhelm us, shut us down or create greater problems for us […]

Healing Emotionally from Catastrophe – Episode 466

I wanted to take some time today to talk to those of you who might be feeling anxious, insecure, and overwhelmed after the recent wildfires here in Los Angeles. I know many of you are dealing with loss, uncertainty, or just the emotional aftermath of everything that’s happened. It’s a lot to process. I also […]

8 Things My 65 Year Old Self Would Tell My 25 Year Old Self – Episode 465

Ted has turned 65 years old and is reminiscing about his life: choices made, opportunities gained and lost, good times and bad times, trying to figure out Medicare… In this episode, Ted reveals 8 essential and valuable things that he would tell his 25-year-old self if he could with the understanding that his 25-year-old self […]

The Fires in Los Angeles – Episode 464

It’s Friday the 10th as I record write and four major fires are burning across Los Angeles County. My family and I are safe, the closest fire to where we live is the Eaton Fire burning in the hills above Altadena, just north of Pasadena. However, the air is thick with smoke and ash. My […]

Where is the Peace? Where is the Goodwill? – Episode 463

Peace on Earth, goodwill to all is what you hear this time of year, but truth be told, it’s sad to see the level of division, distrust and anger in our country today, not to mention the strife we see in the world at large. In the news, on social media, in print, there is […]

Remember What You Don’t Want to Think About: Memento Mori – Episode 462

Life is short and done too soon. You think you have all the time in the world, but you don’t. While you worry about the future and wish for the past, the river of your life flows through you unnoticed. Memento Mori is Latin for Remember You Will Die. Does that depress you? Scare you? […]

How To Keep From Becoming A Zombie – Episode 461

You’ve seen them out there. In line at the supermarket. In the car beside you on the freeway. Behind the counter at the store.  Looking back at you from the mirror. Zombies!  When you’re a Zombie you’re walking around but you’re essentially walking in your sleep.  You’re dead to anything other than your incessant mind […]

What About The Voice in Your Head?- Episode 460

You have a Voice in your head. You probably know this. If you don’t, you should. You might be thinking: “What voice? What is he talking about? I don’t have a voice. Maybe he has a voice in his head, but I certainly do not have one in mine!” Well, that’s what I’m talking about. […]