In this Thanksgiving episode, Kimi and Christy discuss the ways in which curiosity can lead to deeper connections and less family tension during the holidays. They discuss the importance of sharing generational stories, and how to make large family gatherings less stressful and more meaningful by simply asking questions and listening. They also agree that it is a wise idea to lower expectations for the holidays! It's a short, sweet, and useful episode for the holiday season.

In this episode, Kimi and Christy talk about Kimi's interview with Sue Klebold. Sue is the mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two shooters at the Columbine Massacre. She shares her experience of being plucked from a journalism class at CU Boulder to work with reporters on the frontlines of this historical and heartbreaking story.

Christy and Kimi discuss belonging and why it matters. They touch on loneliness, connectedness, and what we can do to feel like we belong. In a heartbreaking and relatable text message, Christy reads a message her daughter sent that described feeling alone while eating lunch surrounded by people. They discuss how COVID has contributed to social isolation and loneliness, and how we can do our best to feel more connected. Also in the episode is a "failed name drop," scientific data on loneliness, and a reminder that Instagram ain't your friend when you're lonely. And more.

Dr. Edith Eger is one of Kimi and Christy's new heroes, and they talk about their favorite "write it down on a post-it" moments. As a result of Dr. Edie's unimaginable story and circumstances, they explore the idea of comparative suffering and why it is so harmful. Christy explains why people measure and minimize their pain by comparing it to that of others.

They talk about Dr. Edie's wisdom about "feeling the feeling" and the "power of and" when it comes to talking about our own struggles. The friends discuss the power of humor when 93-year-old Dr. Edie points out that her boobs and "high kick" are superb.

In this mini-episode, Kimi and Christy discuss core values—what they are, what they are not, and why it’s worth knowing what matters most to you.

Christy shares an example from her own life where returning to her core values helped her to lean into a new project with more courage and resilience. Kimi and Christy also share several simple strategies and a questionnaire to help you to identify your own values and to pivot toward what matters to you.

Kimi and Christy discuss the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and the impact this has on our lives. Christy shares the healing practice of expressive writing — putting pen to paper (or recording on your phone) to make sense of your darker thoughts and feelings.

This 20-minute exercise helps you put difficult life experiences into perspective and leads to a long list of benefits, including less stress, better sleep, enhanced mood and stronger immune symptoms.

In our first A Little Wiser Season 2 Episode, Kimi, and co-host Christy Peterson, dive into the science of FORGIVENESS, including the unexpected health benefits, learning to go easy on ourselves, and accepting that forgiveness is a process requiring a long term commitment. Christy breaks down the nitty-gritty of forgiving and why this often difficult act is worth putting into practice.

Introducing (ALL THE) HAPPIER!

In this mini episode, Kimi introduces you to her new A Little Wiser co-host, dear friend, and partner in their new course (All The) Happier: an online course rooted in science & human story. (All The) Happier takes the lessons and wisdom from All The Wiser and teaches you how to turn inspiration into action with real tools to find more connection, meaning & joy in your life.

What’s next for All The Wiser?

We are having WAY TOO MUCH FUN to stop now…... so? All The Wiser will be back in your earbuds for SEASON 2 on Wednesday, July 21st! The guests and stories are already blowing my mind and I can’t wait to share them with YOU!

Kimi and Erica discuss our latest episode with Chris Norton and provide some strategies for minimizing negative emotions and increasing positive feelings.

What does negotiating with a terrorist and negotiating with a six-year-old have in common? Same listening skills, different intentions. What are some concrete steps we can take to make sure we are doing it well? We promise if you listen to this episode you might just become a better listener.

We fell in love with Zack Robidas, host of the Podspotter, when Kimi was a guest on their show. But what we didn't know at the time was that Zack had a story for us, and we couldn't resist sharing it with all of you.

Calling someone by their name. Making eye-contact with strangers. What does science tell us about how acts of kindness benefit our well-being?

PLUS! OUR KINDNESS CHALLENGE! Tell us about how you make acts of a kindness a priority in your life. What sort of things do you do? How frequently do you do them? How does it make you feel? Email us at hello@allthewiserpodcast.com or DM us on Instagram @allthewiserpodcast

We will include your responses on-air and in our next newsletter! Bring on the kindness!!

Are mental health labels a good thing? Kimi talks about her experience having a peer-to-peer conversation with our latest guest, Joshua Walters, with whom she shares a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. She and Erica discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of a given mental health label, why it's important to separate the person from the diagnosis, and how using the right language alongside a focus on gifts and talents can make a huge difference in living well with mental illness.

Sex trafficking is happening in your community - you just don't know about it. As our latest guest, trafficking survivor and advocate Rebecca Bender shared, sex for sale is rampant and it is hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Kimi and Erica share the typical profile of a trafficker, the types of victims that traffickers target, warning signs to look for in teenage girls, and what you should do if you suspect someone you know might be involved.

Kimi and Erica discuss our latest episode with Emily Stark and her formerly conjoined twin girls Lexi and Sydney. Topics include living with uncertainty, loss and adaptation, and how Emily managed the media circus around her kids.

Kimi and Erica discuss our latest episode with Emily Stark and her formerly conjoined twin girls Lexi and Sydney. Topics include living with uncertainty, loss and adaptation, and how Emily managed the media circus around her kids.

When it comes to treating addiction, what actually works? Kimi and Erica discuss our recent episode with Gary Mendell who tragically lost his son to substance use disorder, and share some of the latest research about the things that make a real difference in improving treatment outcomes, including the ways we can re-orient our healthcare system to address addiction early, often and effectively.

Kimi and Erica discuss our most recent episode with Sebastián Marroquín, and how the cartels have changed over the decades since his father, Pablo Escobar, was in power.

Various studies estimate that 5% of all prisoners are innocent. DNA evidence has exonerated several hundred people since it was introduced in 1989. These exonerations have helped identify disturbing trends and causes in wrongful conviction, the leading being the unreliability of eyewitness testimony. So why, despite all the news about misidentifications, do people continue to put such profound faith in the memory of eyewitnesses?