The Backseat Professional

Interview with Dr. Peter Hsu, Cambridge City Council Candidate

Welcome, everyone. Today we have a very special guest joining us, a candidate for the Cambridge City Council who brings a unique and deeply compassionate perspective to public service Dr. Peter Hsu. He is a distinguished physician and public health advocate. Born in Taiwan, he moved to the U.S. at the age of 12 and has since dedicated his life to caring for others. He is not only a hospitalist and pediatric oncologist—working on the front lines of patient care in Boston—but also a teacher at Harvard Medical School and a resident of East Cambridge since 2019.

Good Energy

Some partnerships are just written in the stars. And in the world of music, that's certainly the case for Good Energy, a duo whose creative minds harmonize so perfectly to create a fresh blend of vocals and melodies you can get lost in. Today, we're exploring their incredible journey, their latest album, and the powerful bond that makes their music so unforgettable. Get ready for an episode full of inspiring stories and beautiful sound.

The Backseat Professional

Welcome back to One Thought at a Time! This week, we're tackling a frustratingly common social interaction that many of us have faced: the "I could do that" comment. You're at a family gathering, you're proud of your work, and someone dismisses your profession by saying, "I could do that." Whether you're a designer, a chef, an electrician, or a social worker, this comment minimizes your effort, training, and passion. In this episode, we're getting to the root of this behavior. We'll define who this person is, explore the psychology behind their need to belittle others' work, and provide you with three different strategies for how to respond (or not respond!) to protect your peace. We want to hear from you! Have you ever had someone say this to you? What did you do or wish you had done?

Words that hurt!

Welcome to a new episode of "One Thought at a Time" with your host, Glenda. Today, we're exploring a topic that many of us have felt but rarely understood: the physical impact of emotional pain. We've all experienced the sting of a hurtful comment and the gut-wrenching feeling that comes with it. But is that physical reaction just a feeling, or is it a genuine physiological response? Glenda shares a personal story about a teacher's hurtful words and how they left a lasting physical and mental mark. This episode dives into the science of why words don't just hurt our feelings—they can actually hurt our bodies.

A Daughter's Journey

In today's deeply moving episode, "A Daughter's Journey: Twenty Years and a New Chapter," we witness a remarkable family reunion as Lee introduces her daughter to her biological father two decades after their initial meeting. Tune in to experience this powerful story of connection, anticipation, and the beautiful complexities of rekindled relationships.