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Mini #23: 5 Simple Tips to Prepare for Back to School

Posted August 24, 2016 by admin 1963

Save yourself some stress and do a little homework before the new year starts. Dr. Hallowell offers up ideas you can implement now to help make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your kids! And if the new school year is already underway where you live, these tips can still help you establish routines and get organized.

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Ep 23: 3 Stories You’ll Want to Hear

Posted August 22, 2016 by admin 1513

Thrown down a flight of stairs at 2 years old; moved to America for love then got divorced; homeless at 16… Dr. Hallowell hears three fascinating life stories when he goes back to Distraction’s favorite electronics-free coffee shop to connect with other customers. Conversations about PTSD, mental illness, and starting your own business are highlighted in these three exchanges with patrons of East Rock Coffee in New Haven, Connecticut.

www.eastrockcoffee.com

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Special: Ned Reflects on the Lessons of Summer

Posted August 19, 2016 by admin 1439

As summer winds down Ned shares his thoughts on the simple pleasures of the season, and what we can all take away from these last days of August.

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Mini #22: Spend Some Quality Time with Yourself

Posted August 17, 2016 by admin 1927

Renowned media scholar, Sherry Turkle, talks to Ned about the importance of learning to be alone, and why we should stop interrupting face-to-face conversations to text or check social media.

http://reclaimingconversationbook.com

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Ep 22: “How Do I Handle My Abusive Father?”

Posted August 15, 2016 by admin 1695

A listener opens up about the violent home he grew up in and looks for advice on how to help his mother, sisters and himself with a problem that has plagued his family for years.

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Mini Distraction #21: Let Me Get Back to You

Posted August 10, 2016 by admin 1208

If you’re one of those people who likes to help everyone with their problems, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself too. Ned offers suggestions on how to help others while still making sure your own needs are being met.

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Ep 21: What We Can All Learn from Olympic Athletes

Posted August 8, 2016 by admin 2258

U-S-A! U-S-A! We’ve got Olympic fever this week as 3-time Olympic gymnast and gold medal winner, Muriel Grossfeld, talks about what it takes to be an elite-level athlete; and Ned speaks with the author of The ADHD Affected Athlete about how ADHD actually helps people excel in certain sports. Just look at Michael Phelps!

https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Affected-Athlete-Michael-Stabeno/dp/1412032423

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Mini Distraction #20: Why Walking Is Powerful Medicine

Posted August 3, 2016 by admin 3941

Have you heard that sitting is the new smoking? Dr. Beth Frates, a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, shares her tips and ideas for incorporating healthy habits into your daily life to decrease stress and help you live longer!

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Ep 20: Good Books to Get You Positively Distracted

Posted August 1, 2016 by admin 2470

Sometimes distractions can be a good thing-like reading a book at the beach! Roxanne Coady from RJ Julia Independent Booksellers in Madison, CT offers her recommendations for your summer reading list.

Keep an eye out for Roxanne’s own podcast which will be released by Collisions this Fall!

http://www.rjjulia.com/roxannes-summer-reads-2016

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Special: We Want to Hear from You!

Posted July 29, 2016 by admin 993

Send us your questions! Emily Morse, host of the popular Sex with Emily podcast will be joining Dr. Hallowell to answer your questions about sex and sexuality. Listen to Ned’s message for details about how you can be a part of this upcoming show!

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Mini Distraction #19: The 1 Thing You Do That’s Redefining Human Intelligence

Posted July 27, 2016 by admin 1942

Maggie Jackson, former Boston Globe columnist and award-winning author, talks with Ned about the life-altering consequences of a modern habit that most of us practice on a daily basis.

http://maggie-jackson.com/

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Ep 19: Dave’s Story—On Being F’d Up, Locked Up & Making Things Right

Posted July 25, 2016 by admin 2459

Everyone has a story to tell if you take the time to listen. Ned stops by Distraction’s favorite “electronics-free” coffee shop for a sit-down with East Rock Coffee co-owner, David Oricchio, for a frank discussion about the ups and downs of his life.

www.eastrockcoffee.com

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