Every state in the U.S. has partially reopened, but health officials are still worried about COVID-19. What does it all mean for summer soirees and backyard barbecues? May and Sam look for answers by dreaming up a socially distanced party of th

This Has Happened Before: Lessons From The 1918 Pandemic

May 15th, 2020 16m 35s

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, but it’s hardly unprecedented. In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic sickened or killed millions around the globe. In this episode, we look at the lessons of 1918: How did society change when it was all ove

Feeling Uncertain Right Now? Here’s How To Handle It

May 8th, 2020 13m 33s

The lack of scientific clarity around COVID-19 has offered a perfect opening for conspiracy theories. May and Sam talk to a scientist monitoring those rumors online: Jevin West of the Center For An Informed Public at the University of Washingto

Mindfulness Can Help Right Now (Even If You’re A Skeptic)

May 1st, 2020 17m 1s

Life during a pandemic can bring lots of anxiety and stress. One way to deal with those issues is to practice mindfulness – and that doesn’t necessarily look like what you might expect. May and Sam talk to a meditation instructor about how and

How Do You Grieve In A Pandemic?

Apr 24th, 2020 15m 34s

If you’ve lost someone close to you during this pandemic, your grief may feel different than what you expected. That’s totally normal. Tracy, a woman from Denver, lost her father to cancer just as stay-at-home orders took effect. Tracy says it’

One Solution To The Pandemic Economy? Online Puzzle Rooms

Apr 17th, 2020 15m 36s

James and Elyssa have a relationship built on games and puzzles, so they came up with a plan to turn their passion into a business called Paruzal. Then the pandemic hit -- and gave their idea a big boost. We tried out one of their audio escape

Call Your Mom! Science Says It’s Good For Both Of You

Apr 10th, 2020 15m 6s

It may sound like a cliche, but simple acts of kindness and generosity can make a huge difference while we’re living through COVID-19. And a phone call or greeting card can be even more powerful when we’re social distancing in a pandemic. Sarah

How A Throw A Great Virtual Game Night

Apr 3rd, 2020 19m 55s

May’s been feeling a little lonely. Since she can’t invite her friends over during the pandemic, she improvises. She organizes a virtual game of Loteria, a game that she’s loved since she was child. What she learns could help you throw your own

5 Tips for Living Well At Home … All The Time

Mar 27th, 2020 21m 48s

Most of us are still figuring out how to live with social distancing and stay-at-home orders during this pandemic. But some people have a head start. Meet a woman who has effectively quarantined herself for more than a year. She shares her st

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