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.
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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.
#021: Supporting Our Heroes: Resources for Veterans
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#021: Supporting Our Heroes: Resources for Veterans
To honor our team members who are veterans, this Veterans Day episode focuses on the invisible wounds of military service—mental health issues of veterans—and the resources HPE offers to these brave women and men who have done so much for us. Guests: Guy Strawder, Revelations Counseling and Consulting; and Joseph Mack and Todd Sullivan, HPE team members who lead HPE’s Veterans Employee Resource Network (VERN).
Straight Talk For Real Life
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.
