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“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. Host Cristina Quinn brings exactly the right amount of motivation with her endearing enthusiasm and the curiosity to learn along with you. Each course is a quick and practical guide that provides new pers... more

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Now that we’ve learned that chronic stress ages the brain, let’s put what we learned into practice. Join “Try This” host Cristina Quinn as she leads a 5-minute box breathing exercise.

For more on ways to reduce your risk of dementia, check out some ... more

When we’re in constant stress, our brains become less resilient. Chronic stress can lead to inflammation of the brain — increasing our risk of cognitive decline. 

Breathing exercises hold a lot of power for calming the body and brain. Host Cristina ... more

As we age, we can develop a higher risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It may even run in our families for some of us. But hope is not lost: About half of dementia cases are potentially preventable. 

Host Cristina Quinn walks us through the U... more

Your brain does a lot of work. It’s processing and adapting to changing environments and routines throughout our lives.

In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with The Washington Post’s “Brain Matters” columnist, Richard Sima, about our aging br... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Richard Sima
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Episode: The Ever-Changing Brain: Adapting, Aging, and Cognitive Health
Rachel Tashjian
Fashion critic for The Washington Post
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Shane O'Neill
Writer for The Post's Style Memo
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Natalie Compton
Travel reporter with The Washington Post.
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Episode: Smarter, cheaper, happier travel
Tim Siever
Listener who shares his personal insight about gut health.
Episode: Gut Check: Our new “Try This” newsletter
Dr. Karen Corbin
Associate investigator at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute and registered dietician
AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Episode: Listen to your gut
Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Harvard Medical School
Episode: What exactly is the gut microbiome?
Anna Lembke
Psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation
Stanford University
Episode: This is your brain on dopamine
Steven Petrow
Author and writer focused on joy and connections
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Host

Cristina Quinn
Host of a series of audio courses aimed at providing practical self-improvement strategies and insights.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 417 ratings
  • Perfect host, perfect length

    I love listening to Cristina Quinn. She’s so refreshing, intelligent, real and funny. More on personal style, please! That was a great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnieC617
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Pod

    Education done with a laugh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EHNorquist
    United States2 months ago
  • So Far-So Good

    So far I have listened to 3 & 3/5ths episodes and find them interesting, informative and well done. I’m trying not to let a reaction to Bezo get in the way of something that is positive for me. The adds are annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jr4591
    United States4 months ago
  • Bait and Switch

    The first episode in the series should indicate that you’ll need to subscribe in order to hear the last, especially when your topic involves health information. Disregard unless you plan to subscribe to the WAPO digital rag.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    omelettetron
    United States4 months ago
  • Episode 1 - Some Happiness Is Predetermined - The Rest Is Up To You

    I am truly enjoying the WP ‘Try This’ already, I can honestly say. Tend to return soon. I certainly can use a defined up-lift of meaningfulness. It seem to me to be therapeutic.

    - s.jxn - ga

    Also, on the subject of ‘getting lost’ , they’re right … it can be gratifying. I’ve been lost, and enjoyed finding.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tkotoo
    United States9 months ago

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Simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of dementia
Q: What do you think are the main steps for someone who's listening that they should take to support their brain health as they age?
Sit less, move more, eat a colorful plate of fruits and veggies, engage socially, and know your health numbers.
The Ever-Changing Brain: Adapting, Aging, and Cognitive Health
Q: Is forgetting names or where you placed items normal as you age?
Yes, occasional lapses in memory are normal as it reflects your brain prioritizing important information.
The Ever-Changing Brain: Adapting, Aging, and Cognitive Health
Q: What happens when the brain starts to age?
Aging can lead to normal cognitive declines, particularly starting around 40 years of age, including slower processing speed and some memory lapses.
Strength Training – Get stronger to live longer
Q: How would somebody begin strength training?
Start with two 30-minute workouts a week involving one set of a variety of strength resistance exercises.
Strength Training – Get stronger to live longer
Q: What if I already run and I'm super active?
By the time you get into your 30s, you're starting to lose both strength and muscle mass if you don't do any weight training.

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Content focuses on various self-improvement areas such as personal style, travel tips, and gut health. Each episode is designed to be concise and actionable, offering listeners practical strategies and insights from guest experts in diverse fields ranging from fashion to health and communication. The unique structure encourages experimentation and exploration in daily life, making it appealing for those seeking immediate and applicable advice on overcoming common challenges. Topics are broad yet relatable, touching on aspects of well-being, technology, and personal growth, which likely makes it attractive to a wide audience interested in improving their everyday experiences.

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Try This launched 2 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Dr. Richard Sima
2. Rachel Tashjian
3. Shane O'Neill
4. Natalie Compton
5. Tim Siever
6. Dr. Karen Corbin
7. Dr. Trisha Pasricha
8. Anna Lembke

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