What helps human beings be happy? The research is clear: it’s in your relationships. From the research and book Refrigerator Rights
The Critical Consequences Social Isolation’ by Will and Dr. Glenn Sparks, through the Harvard Happiness Study, the conclusion is with it comes with relationships. Social isolation is lethal and that is our present affliction and condition. Just ask the Surgeon General!
Therapist, Comedian & Police Chaplain
Finding Refrigerator Rights Relationships : The path to health and wellness
We defined spirituality as a concept distinct from religion and religious practice. We defined it as 'energy' and 'animation' and it is the sourse of your power, optimism and agency.
2 Mar 2024
Spirituality
What is spirituality? First it is not synymous with organized religion, even though a foundation of all religions. Dr. Will & Dr. Sally offer insight into this enigmatic but powerful concept.
2 Feb 2024
Uvalde Texas School Shooting
Responding to the U.S. Attorney General’s Report on the Response to this horrific Episode!
29 Dec 2023
Cope with Grief at the Holidays
Dr. Sally Downham Miller is a nationally recognized expert on grief and loss and shares her insights for so many whose holiday will feel the absence of a loved one.
26 Dec 2023
Holiday Challenges
Will and Dr. Sally talk about the challenge of facing the holidays after there has been a loss.
14 Jul 2023
My Life with ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder )
I share my journey with this all too common challenge.
14 Jun 2023
Getting Connected: TELL YOUR FACE!
Social engagement is the skill of beginning the process of getting connected with strangers and forming new friendships. It's hard as we struggle to break from our cautions and fears. But we must start somewhere. TELL YOUR FACE!
3 Jun 2023
Interview with Allison O'Shea: President of 'Openly Aging" Consulting Service
Allison O'Shea has been in the senior living industry for years and recently started the educational consulting firm called "''Openly Aging' to help families collaborate on planning and decisions for elderly parents (and themselves). An amazing expert and insightful counselor on this universal challenge!
www.openlyaging.com (www.openlyaging.com)
1 Jun 2023
Memorial Day Thoughts & Memories
What memories do you have for military service by members of your family/ Were some lost? Did some service? I have several family members who served iut mercifully none lost their life in service!
23 May 2023
Village Life/Anxiety&Depression (Episode 5)
I share the research on creating a village effect as described by psychologist Dr. Susan Pinker
And I sure the startling statistics on mood disorders for the population along with a strategy for coping
12 May 2023
Graduation and moving on: The Big Disturbance (Episode 4)
This month millions of young Americans graduate from college and move away to a new life startup. How do they adjust with relationships wherever they land? A Refrigerator Rights cautionary tale!
5 May 2023
The Loneliness Epidemic, Zebras & Baboons (Episode 3)
Will shares the report of the U.S. Surgeon General' startling report on the epidemic of Loneliness in the U.S. It is a fitting topic for this Refrigerator Rights conversation. Then Will recalls his study of stress and its health consequences, citing the work of Dr. Robert Sapolski of Stanford University, hoping is all enlightening.
28 Apr 2023
'Moving Mania' & Happiness after Losses (Episode 2)
The premise of Refrigerator Rights is the story of moving and relocation. How many times have you moved? How did you make connections when you landed? And then there are the issue of losses in our lives that disrupt our happy mood. Expert Dr. Sally Downham Miller offers some insights.
22 Apr 2023
Happy? Who's Happy? (Episode 1)
Dr. Will shares the United Nations research the ranked the 'happiest Countries in the world. He shares what Finland does to be happier than the rest of us. Then Will and his Dr. Glenn Sparks, his colleague at Purdue University talk about the origins of their research and book called 'Refrigerator Rights' and the national crisis of social isolation.
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