Life in the Balance

Ep. 35 Managing the holidays.

Dr. Agars talks about the challenges and opportunities that confront us at the holidays and discusses paths for maintain harmony and balance with the people we love.

Ep. 36 Managing Grief

Dr. Agars is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. David Chavez to talk about the process of managing grief.

Ep. 37 Internalized Capitalism

Dr. Agars discusses the consequences of internalizing capitalistic values and the pressure that comes with defining our personal value primarily through work, productivity and achievement. Why is this so common and why is it so hard to make priorities of health, relationships, community, and love? We discuss!

Ep. 38 Managing Chronic Illness in the Workplace

Dr. Agars is joined by special guest Heather Carrasco who shares her experiences of finding health and balance among work, family, and life, while managing a chronic illness diagnosed in early adulthood. Heather shares her story and together they discuss the research and realities of workers managing chronic illness.

Ep. 39 Motherhood and Academia

Dr. Agars is joined by friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Looney to discuss the experiences of navigating an academic career and being a mom! Dr. Looney is a mom of four and a Professor of Child Development - how did she manage all of that! Join us to hear her story and a discussion of some of the challenges faced by women in academia.