Not all forms of hope are good for you. Today, we explore the heart-tugging tale of Admiral James B. Stockdale - former POW of the infamous Hanoi Hilton - to examine which kind of hope can break you…and which kind can make you.

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You may not be able to change the DNA you were born with - but did you know you have some control over how that DNA expresses itself? Today, we build on last week's interview to give you our four best tips on maximizing your genetics. With these four tools, you're well on you way to creating the healthiest, happiest you there is!

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We all have at least one gene we'd like to change - maybe a family history of mental illness, heart disease, weight gain, or more. In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Yael Joffe about powerful strategies to help you optimize your own genome...and increase your mental health.

Part 1: Host PJ Aubrey braves the wilds of Tartary to bring you a lesson in mental health myths, making way for...

Part 2: A fascinating interview with epigenetics expert Dr. Yael Joffe.

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If you've ever experienced trauma, you know how tough healing can be. In today's episode, we use stories, studies, and some mind-blowing perspectives to introduce you to 3 impressive healing techniques.

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Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? In today's episode, we explore what trauma is, how it affects the brain, and one of our favorite methods for healing if the effects of trauma are still nipping at your heels. As always, we'll be using compelling stories and science-backed data to help you take back your brain.

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We've compiled our top seven stories in this extended episode to celebrate season one of a Survivor's Guide to Hell, as well as some behind-the-scenes facts to give you a deeper glimpse into our true-to-life survival guide. Join us in May to kick off season 2, and enjoy exhilarating new stories with even higher-quality audio. See you soon!

There’s nothing quite as thrilling and stupefying, inspiring and terrifying, as having to make something out of nothing. In honor of starting from scratch, we’ve collected a few real-life stories that may give you some inspiration the next time you need to hit life’s reset button. To top you off, we’ll also share some undiluted tips and tricks for the next time life asks you to make something from nothing.

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Not having the words to say...it gets the best of us. Missing the words you’re looking for can be something as petty as kicking yourself for not thinking of that zingy line until after the conversation has ended. Or, it can be as devastating as missing the chance to say what was in your heart before a loved one passed away. Today, we're going to tackle the challenge of un-tying your tongue when it matters most.

(Audio Credit: Ketsa, Scott Holmes Music, John Bartmann, The Western Country Band: this material was licensed under Creative Commons, and has been edited for this podcast. We would also like to acknowledge Zapsplat for their audio contribution.)