Straight Talk For Real Life is about everyday challenges that can get in the way of experiencing life at its fullest. We talk with experts about emotional health, relationships and parenting, sleep problems, substance use and addiction, financial challenges—and what it looks and feels like when it's time to ask for help. By breaking down the stigma and opening the dialogue, we want listeners to know that they're not alone and that HPE has resources to help employees and their families.
Dr. William Li gave a groundbreaking TED Talk in 2010, titled “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” To date, it has garnered more than 11 million views. In it, Dr. Li explained that there are microscopic, pre-cancerous cells in most human bodies, just waiting to grow. The good news is that our bodies are equipped with strong health defense systems that, if nourished with the right foods, can prevent more than 70 diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. Guest: William Li, MD, physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself and Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer. Dr. Li is also co-founder, president, and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation.
5 Sept 2025
#037: The Power of Positivity: Quick Wins for Mental Health
Dr. Sue Varma talks about her groundbreaking work showing that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook—it brings about better outcomes: more success, higher incomes and job satisfaction, healthier habits, stronger relationships, and greater overall life satisfaction. And it ultimately can lead to increased happiness. In this episode, we discuss the 8 pillars of Practical Optimism—from creating purpose and processing emotions to cultivating healthy habits and strong social connections. Guest: Dr. Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being.
2 Jul 2025
#036: Life In Three Dimensions
Positive psychology expert Shigehiro Oishi, PhD, discusses his research uncovering psychological richness as a third dimension, beyond happiness and purpose, for living a more fulfilling and authentic life in this interview.
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