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How to Touch Grass

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Misinformation
Social Media
Productivity
Propaganda
Surveillance
Work-Life Balance
Artificial Intelligence
Aging
Happiness
Political Manipulation
Democracy
Deepfakes
Wasting Time
Social Clock
Emotional Appeal In Media
History Of Propaganda
Public Perception
Memory
Rest
Mental Health

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Nothing sucks you in quite like the internet. It seems to have a way of figuring out what you’re currently obsessed with and serving you more and more of it, whether that’s cat videos, cookie recipes, or information about your most pervasive and seem... more

Back in the ’90s, before everyone had smartphones, were things just … better? Tech-focused nostalgia has become a potent cultural force in recent years, driving sales of “dumbphones,” iPods, CDs, and other retro technology. According to a 2023 survey... more

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A common piece of advice for those who are chronically online is to “go touch grass.” This upcoming season of How To, co-hosts Natalie Brennan and Julie Beck will look more closely at the often-fraught, always-changing relationship people have with t... more

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How should we think about aging when the impacts of climate change can make the future feel so uncertain? That’s a question Sarah Ray, professor and chair of environmental studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, has been helping her students consider. Though c... more

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Recent Guests

Elias Aboujaoude
Psychiatrist who heads the anxiety disorders section and the OCD clinic at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: How AI Could Make People More Anxious
Ashleigh Golden
Psychologist and professor at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: How AI Could Make People More Anxious
Clay Routledge
Psychologist who studies nostalgia
Episode: The Power of Pre-Internet Nostalgia
Dr. Sarah Ray
Professor and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department at Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt
Episode: How to Age Up on a Warming Planet
Dr. Kiran Rabheru
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Ottawa and geriatric psychiatrist
University of Ottawa
Episode: How to Define Old Age
Eunice Nichols
Co-CEO of CoGenerate, an organization focusing on intergenerational partnerships
CoGenerate
Episode: How to Age Up Together
Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop
Nutrition scientist focused on intuitive eating and individualized nutrition
Episode: How to Fuel Up
Dr. Karen Adams
OB-GYN and director of the Stanford Program in Menopause & Healthy Aging
Stanford
Episode: How to Wish You Were 66 Instead of 35
Lori Gottlieb
Top psychotherapist in America, author, and columnist
The Atlantic
Episode: Best of “How To”: Identify What You Enjoy

Hosts

Yasmin Tayag
Co-host and staff writer with The Atlantic, focusing on age-related themes and societal perspectives on aging.
Natalie Brennan
Co-host and producer, emphasizing on the dialogue surrounding aging and wellness.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • Weird absence of older voices

    I’m not sure who gave the production green light to this host line-up on this topic, but it’s insulting. I guess the useful thing is that it sent me looking for other podcasts on this topic with hosts with more personal experience and relevant perspective!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Outofthebarn
    United States3 months ago
  • Host check?

    Great topics but demeaning to older women since the hosts emanate baby voices, “valley girl” kind of talk which is not credible to grown women of any age, let alone men. Presentation matters. It makes this topic sound like fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    nhastingsk
    United States4 months ago
  • Disappointed

    Would be great to have a show about older people actually be hosted by older people. Hope is this different from any other group noting that representation matters?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Katharine_31
    United States6 months ago
  • Ageist podcast about aging

    So even older women can’t host a podcast on aging now, the thing we actually know better than young women? Are we not ignored enough already? So a podcast on aging is essentially ageist.

    For the love of women, please get hosts in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Annoyed that young women who essentially know nothing about aging are the hosts. Was really looking forward to older women hosting this. Don’t young women garner enough attention already, in pretty much every type of media? This is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Snewo76
    United States6 months ago
  • Annoying

    CIA plants

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MeliDiamonds
    United States6 months ago

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Some express concerns regarding age bias and a need for diverse perspectives on aging topics.
Positive remarks highlight the practical wellness tips and relatability offered through the hosts' banter.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions that provide science-backed insights on aging and mental resilience.

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The Power of Pre-Internet Nostalgia
Q: Why is nostalgia popular for eras before people were alive, especially among Gen Z?
Gen Z expresses nostalgia not only for eras they experienced but for times that predate them, driven by a desire for control, community, and a more authentic, less mediated social life that modern tech often disrupts.
The Power of Pre-Internet Nostalgia
Q: Clay, what is the point of being nostalgic about anything?
Nostalgia acts as a self-regulatory resource that helps people manage uncertainty by linking past experiences to present challenges, and by providing a forward-looking sense of possibility rather than a passive longing for what is gone.
How to Define Old Age
Q: What advice do you give your patients regarding aging?
Dr. Rabheru shares his prescription for health: to smile at least 20 times a day, engage in 20 minutes of activity, and socialize for 20 minutes outside of the home.
How to Define Old Age
Q: What aspects of aging are you nervous about?
Many callers expressed worries about health issues, such as diseases, physical decline, and mental deterioration, particularly regarding conditions like dementia.
How to Fuel Up
Q: What are the misconceptions you hear about how to eat?
One of the biggest misconceptions is you shouldn't eat carbs; however, if you've been eating carbs most of your life, you'll be fine.

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What is How to Touch Grass about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersections of aging, culture, and science, a thought-provoking show engages listeners with riveting discussions on the evolving understanding of what it means to age in today's society. Key themes include the psychological impacts of climate anxiety on younger generations, the redefinition of aging as a positive phase of life, and the importance of intergenerational relationships. By featuring insights from experts across various fields, the content challenges societal attitudes towards aging and wellness, making complex topics accessible and relevant for a broad audience. Unique elements include an emphasis on personal narratives, practical wellness tips, and a critical reflection on cultural assumptions surrounding age an... more

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2. Ashleigh Golden
3. Clay Routledge
4. Dr. Sarah Ray
5. Dr. Kiran Rabheru
6. Eunice Nichols
7. Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop
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