
Economists say the way we work has become so stressful it’s now the fifth leading cause of death. Our mission is to find a better way. Explore the art and science of living a full and healthy life with behavioral and social science researchers who can help us better understand what drives our human experiences, and how to change. Better Life Lab is a co-production from New America and Slate.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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This season of Better Life Lab, we’ve been taking a close look at work stress and the future of work and wellbeing.
Parts of the American economy are looking tough for many workers — even “dystopian. People are quitting their jobs at record rates. more
Being unemployed in the United States is bad for you.
It’s bad for your mental, physical and emotional health. Bad for your family stability. Bad for your ability to survive.
It’s just bad news, period.
The research shows that 83 percent of laid... more
Michael Tubbs grew up in poverty. And when, at 26, he was elected mayor of his hometown, he decided to do something about it.
And what he did in Stockton, California, no American mayor had done before. He started giving poor people cash. No strings ... more
PTSD. Burnout. Depression. That’s what you get from a too stressful workplace. And — employers take note — you also get reduced commitment to work, and much higher costs.
As workplaces have navigated the COVID pandemic, new technologies have amped t... more
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This is a great podcast series—worth your time. The new season about the future of work and well-being in America starts out with an informative (and a bit scary) discussion with an MIT economist. Host Brigid Schulte is knowledgeable, and a good interviewer. The past three seasons are also worth your time.
Enjoyed the episode with Jason Fried.
Insightful interviews and in-depth studies about topics very relevant to people interested in improving their work life. Can’t wait for the show to re-start!










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