Boost your mood in 15 minutes
Summary
This Life Kit episode offers six research-backed strategies to quickly boost your mood in under 15 minutes. Host Mariel Sagarra explores the benefits of cold plunging, short movement breaks, and creative expression with guests including NPR correspondent Will Stone and digital editor Malika Grebe. The episode also features a rapid-fire segment with journalist Ryan Kellman, who discusses the mood-enhancing effects of ASMR, watching cute animals, and tapping into nostalgia.
Topics discussed
Intro: Why we feel bad and the episode's goal
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Mood Booster 1: The science of cold plunging
Mood Booster 2: Short movement breaks to boost mood
Mood Booster 3: Creative expression and art therapy
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Mood Booster 4: ASMR and the NPR Joy Generator app
Mood Booster 5: The power of cute animals
Mood Booster 6: Nostalgia and memory
Recap of mood boosters and episode credits
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