Welcome to the Reading for Well-being Podcast. Each month, your host, Dr. Pozzulo will interview an author of an evidence-based book for well-being. By interviewing the authors, Dr. Pozzulo will help listeners understand the science and strategies that can be applied to improve their well-being.
The Brain Never Sleeps: Why We Dream and What It Means for Our Health with Karen van Kampen
Karen van Kampen joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book The Brain Never Sleeps: Why We Dream and What It Means for Our Health. Why do we dream and what purpose do dreams serve? What happens in the brain while we sleep? And how does dreaming affect our mental and physical health? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
15 Apr 2026
Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives with Dr. Daisy Fancourt
Dr. Daisy Fancourt joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives. How do music, visual art, and creative expression impact our mental and physical health? What happens in the brain when we engage with the arts? And how can creative activities be used to support healing, resilience, and well-being? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
15 Mar 2026
Mattering with Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Jennifer Breheny Wallace joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose. What does it mean to truly matter to others? How does feeling valued and significant shape our mental health and relationships? And what can families, schools, and communities do to help people feel seen and appreciated? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
15 Feb 2026
Impossible Goals & Unimaginable Futures with Mark Medley
Mark Medley joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book Live to See the Day: Impossible Goals, Unimaginable Futures, and the Pursuit of Things That May Never Be. What drives us to pursue goals that seem out of reach? How do hope and imagination shape the way we think about the future? And what does striving for the seemingly impossible reveal about resilience and meaning? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
1 Feb 2026
Defy with Dr. Sunita Sah
Dr. Sunita Sah joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes. Why is it so hard to say no, even when we know we should? What psychological forces shape obedience, compliance, and moral courage? And how can learning to defy unhealthy pressures help us live with greater integrity and well-being? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
15 Jan 2026
Baking & Cooking with Anna Olson
Celebrity pastry chef Anna Olson joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss baking, cooking, and life in the kitchen. What makes baking with kids such a joyful and meaningful experience? How does cooking serve as a form of self care? And which go-to recipes does Anna rely on most? Find the answers to these questions and more in this special episode!
2 Jan 2026
How to Winter with Dr. Kari Leibowitz
Dr. Kari Leibowitz joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days. How does our mindset shape the way we experience winter and other challenging periods? Why do some cultures flourish during cold, dark months while others struggle? And how can psychological science help us feel more resilient, connected, and well during difficult seasons? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
10 Dec 2025
The Joy of Solitude with Dr. Robert Coplan
Dr. Robert Coplan joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World. What can time alone do for our mental and emotional health? How does solitude differ from loneliness in the brain and in daily life? Why do some people thrive on quiet separation while others find it uncomfortable? And how can we use intentional solitude to improve well-being? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
12 Nov 2025
Nature and the Mind with Dr. Marc Berman
Dr. Marc Berman joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being. How does nature affect our attention, mood, and physical health? What happens in the brain when we spend time outdoors—or bring elements of nature inside? And how can we apply these findings to our daily lives? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.
15 Oct 2025
Smartphone Nation with Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr
Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Smartphone Nation: Why We’re All Addicted to Our Screens and What You and Your Family Can Do About It. How did we become so dependent on our devices? What is this doing to our attention, relationships, and mental health? And what practical steps can families take to break free from digital overload? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
15 May 2025
Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others with Adam Galinsky
Adam Galinsky joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss his book The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. Are you inspiring or infuriating as a leader? What is the difference between shame and guilt? What was Adam's most surprising finding as he conducted the research featured in Inspire? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
14 Apr 2025
The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity with Catherine A. Sanderson
Catherine A. Sanderson joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. How much of happiness is genetic? How can you keep happiness alive as you age? What is the connection between mindset and wellbeing and how can you change your mindset? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
17 Mar 2025
Move the Body, Heal the Mind with Jennifer Heisz
Jennifer Heisz joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep. How does the efficacy of exercise compare to antidepressants? Is walking adequate exercise? How much exercise do you need to do to maximize its health benefits? What are some strategies for breaking up sedentary time? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
11 Feb 2025
How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be with Katy Milkman
Katy Milkman joins Professor Pozzulo to discuss her book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. How can you learn to follow through on your behavior change goals? How do you know when you're truly ready to change, and what are the biggest obstacles to behavior change? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
15 Jan 2025
Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau shares her strategies for cultivating self-awareness, emotional resilience, and deeper relationships in a fast-paced world through vulnerability and introspection.
16 Dec 2024
Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross
Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss their book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us (2023). What is art? Many of us think of the arts as entertainment—a luxury of some kind. In Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show how activities from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture, and more are essential to our lives.
27 Nov 2024
The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It With Dr. Ethan Kross
Dr. Ethan Kross explores how to harness the power of our inner voice for happier living and better well-being, as outlined in his book Chatter.
28 Oct 2024
How to Live a Good Life: Discussing the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness With Dr. Marc Schultz
Dr. Marc Schultz discusses, The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schultz, Ph.D. (2023). Gain a greater understanding of emotional well-being and the changes you might want to make to your relationships to increase your happiness and improve your well-being.
1 Oct 2024
Series Introduction
Dr. Pozzulo introduces the Reading for Well-Being Podcast. Each month, Dr. Pozzulo will interview authors of evidence-based books for well-being, that are chosen as part of her book club, selected as Professor Pozzulo’s Picks. Dr. Pozzulo will help listeners understand the science and strategies that can be applied to improve their well-being. Join Dr. Pozzulo’s Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club to be part of the conversation and the evidence-based well-being community; https://carleton.ca/mental-health/mewerths-reading-for-well-being-community-book-club/
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