Checking In with Susan David

by TED
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Fear, boredom, grief, confusion—we're all feeling... a lot right now. How do we cope with our heightened emotions during this global pandemic? Susan David—a psychologist at Harvard Medical School—is here to offer us strategies. This show is an urgent response to an urgent moment—a support system, toolkit, and understanding voice during a time of great uncertainty.


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Recent Episodes
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  • How to tame burnout when your office is your bedroom
    May 25, 2020 – 14:00
  • Facing loneliness with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
    May 18, 2020 – 14:32
  • Bonus: A quick loneliness exercise with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
    May 18, 2020 – 12:03
  • What kids need during the pandemic
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  • Bonus: Self-soothing exercises with Dr. Kristin Neff
    May 9, 2020 – 21:14
  • Self-compassion for the self-critical
    May 4, 2020 – 13:28
  • Keep your relationships healthy in quarantine with Dr. Julie Gottman
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  • Why bad emotions are good
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  • Moving forward with grief
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  • Bonus: The psychological role of habits with James Clear
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Recent Reviews
  • johntwebb
    Making thinking happen
    This podcast is really great. It really makes me think about things in my life. Enough to be sharing it to other people.
  • Elfpanglee
    Crying! Great podcast!
    I did not expect myself to cry on my first episode with this podcast. Defending helped me do some deep rooted unpacking. ❤️
  • trish in montana
    Smart, concise advice!
    Susan is so well-spoken and the pace is calm and thoughtful. I look forward to more. Such valuable advice to share with my (coaching) clients! Thanks so much!
  • cat poo poo
    Thank you
    🙂thank you
  • Great classes
    More, please.
    Inspiring and light hearted, hope to hear more from Susan.
  • insightshopper
    What a gift
    Thank you, Susan, for the wisdom and hope you have equipped us with during this strange and troubled times. I and my family have benefited from the mind-shifting perspective you have provided. I feel so blessed to have come across your work. All the best wishes and hopes for you, your husband and so.
  • cbrynt
    No one I’d rather listen to in order to learn about my emotions
    Susan has done such a great work with her book, and now with her podcast.
  • MJacobs233
    So helpful
    This podcast is SO helpful during this time. I find myself returning and re-listening to episodes again and again, each time taking away something new, as our COVID reality continues with uncertainty. The episodes are short, manageable, and insightful.
  • misty california
    Wisdom and Compassion
    Your podcast is a wealth of wisdom and insightful compassion towards self and others. It is a silver lining during challenging times. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
  • 65!!
    Grateful
    I am so very glad I found your podcast. They have been so helpful. Thank you. Be safe and well. From a fellow Bostonian.
  • MaggersNM
    Small ideas with big impact
    Every podcast has small ideas that have big impact
  • texasSSR
    Very helpful!
    This podcast is very helpful and needed in this time! I’m sad next week is the last week and hope the previous episodes will still be available for me to listen to again and again.
  • Ipodtouch34463
    Wonderful content
    I have been listening since the beginning and each episode is full of insight, encouragement, and helpful information. I am so grateful for Susan’s wisdom and expertise.
  • Jillene K
    5 Stars!
    First, I LOVE Susan’s voice. Second, this has been so helpful for me during COVID-19 life — and I believe it will be helpful for life after COVID-19 too. Susan doesn’t use big psychology words and terms, she gives you strategies for how to improve your life in easy to understand language and examples. Thank you, Susan!
  • artemis77
    The perfect podcast for our times.
    I am so grateful that I found this podcast. It gives practical advice for coping with life in the time of COVID-19, but in a calm and reassuring manner. The episodes are brief but effective, and I feel better by the end of each show.
  • Better than Serial
    Reassuring
    I started listening to this podcast during the pandemic and I’m so glad I did. I’ve never taken notes on a Podcast before this one. I’m learning so many valuable life lessons that not only help during these times but can also be carried on in regular life. “Helping our kids cope” has been one of my favorites. I enjoy learning about human emotions and the way Sue presents this podcast is very relaxing and makes me feel like it’s okay to not be okay as long as you can recognize it and the reasons why.
  • tugteam
    Thank you
    A friend sent me one of the episodes after a really long bad day. It’s perfect. Thank you. I will hug adult me more often.
  • aspiringwriter23
    Very helpful!
    This podcast is very helpful and comforting to listen to. Dr. Susan David provides listeners with practical and healthy strategies for coping with the stress we are all facing during this pandemic. Thank you, Dr. Susan David, for creating this podcast, and for all you do!
  • shopper4five
    Useful
    Thank you for this in-depth and actionable check in each week. We all need help getting grounded with the COVID and post-COVID ways to cope.
  • Raven904
    Short and sweet (impactful!)
    I am a huge fan of Susan David. Her book Emotional Agility cake at a time in my life where I couldn’t get out of bed. Years of reminding myself to “feel grateful” vs feeling all feelings came to a head. I was so happy to hear she had a podcast. It is perfect. Impactful and short. Thank you for the podcast.
  • Ceesfire
    Great - even for those who hate self-help ;)
    This has been useful, solid, honest, thoughtful advice and very helpful. Glad I subscribed. Thanks for the good work you are doing right now.
  • Cati the One
    So grateful for these words...
    .... of wisdom and compassion during these hard times. Please keep going and don’t stop at the end of this pandemic. The bite size is perfect!
  • Jjhfdftyioiud
    great listen
    so great and practical, esp. in these trying times
  • corosito79
    Simple yet powerful
    Thank you, I need it to hear this today ! Simple, powerful and actionable.
  • stellerplane
    Very appropriate for these times
    Thank you for the psychological analysis.
  • CindyInTempe
    So helpful
    Really glad I found this, it’s just what I need right note!
  • R0ck Mama
    15-Minute Life Saver
    Realistic, relatable and effective tips on addressing the extreme emotions COVID-19 hath wrought. I’ve sent this pod to all of my friends. I’m so grateful for it.
  • Ghostfacepickles
    Life changing
    I heard her ted talk first and had to listen again and take notes. I sent it to everyone I knew! This is medicine for my brain at a time like this. So thankful she’s doing a podcast! Thank youuuuu dr David!
  • Malware in the download
    Practical Guidance for Our Real Work Experience
    These podcasts are much appreciated. They are short, research-based and timely, filled with nuggets to help leaders understand and use their emotions, and help their people do the same.
  • LucyInThe$ky
    Susan David is
    the 💣.com
  • stellasplace
    Susan David
    Excellent
  • CKG 98107
    Thank you
    Thank you for the helpful advice and ideas for healthy mindfulness. I really appreciate all that you give. I would love to hear something on fear of death, as that seems to be on everyone’s mind and it can be so anxiety producing. Again, thank you!
  • crankshaft333
    Keeping Grounded
    I’m so happy I found this podcast. Highly recommended!
  • Side A Says
    Perfectly grounding
    This podcast is the perfect length for those of us who don’t have a lot of free time while WFH. Thanks to Susan for the practical, actionable advice & consistent encouragement in these stressful times.
  • CW from Portland
    Very helpful in difficult times
    Susan’s words have given me a new way to look at our new current reality. Her suggestions have proven to be most beneficial to me.
  • ThruSuesEyes
    Good Advice!
    I really liked how you brought this to personal values and the writing exercise is excellent practice! Great job!
  • Allergic to Uber
    Welcome relief, and the one podcast I’m sharing with everyone I love
    This is exactly what I needed to hear, and so much more helpful than the gurus out there telling us what we should try. A truth-teller who actually knows how to deeply connect without making things worse, and a welcome relief from the grief and anxiety of this pandemic.
  • AprylDiane
    Soul Food
    This is just what we need in this time. Thank you so much ! I will continue to listen and to share so others can have a bit of balance and help with coping in these uncertain times.
  • Motormouse597
    Immediately at Ease
    I felt more at ease after listening to this — things are so scary right now, but susan gives quick pointers to subside your fears. She also recommended exercises that were able to clear my anxiety. Very excited (and relieved) to have this show!
  • jesj530
    Perfect!
    Just what we all need right now! Love the length and the focus of the topic. Perfect!
  • Cozzy9
    Amazing podcast especially now
    This is exactly the kind of podcast that I need right now in the world. I've stopped listening to most of my "usual" podcasts, but this one gives me hope and comfort. I absolutely love Susan David and love TED. Thank you for this!
  • Matt Scordino
    What I needed right now
    Timely + important
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