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How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal

Sep 24, 2026 · 48m

Summary

This episode features positive psychology researcher Michelle Gin discussing resilient optimism as a set of actionable behaviors rather than just a feeling, and nutrition expert Marion Nestle explaining how marketing transformed sugary cereal into a perceived healthy breakfast staple. The show also shares practical tips, such as tilting your head forward to stop a nosebleed and taking short post-meal walks to regulate blood sugar.

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