The Upgrade by Lifehacker
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Each week, Jordan Calhoun and Meghan Walbert of Lifehacker brings in all-star guests to tackle the stuff that matters—like how to be happy, how to buy a TV, how to be less bad with money and how to tell if you’re dating a psychopath. Look, you're doing great, but quite frankly we think you can be a little better. All your friends do too. It's time for The Upgrade.
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How to See a Doctor During the Pandemic, With Cardiologists Marc Eisenberg and Chris Kelly
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06/22/20 • 34 min
We’ve seen a rise in preventable deaths since the start of the pandemic, largely because people are too afraid to go to the doctor. So we want to change that this week with the help of cardiologists Marc Eisenberg and Chris Kelly, who tell us all about the ease of booking a televisit, how to prepare for one, and what symptoms merit a visit to the doctor. Marc and Chris are the authors of the book, Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms—and What to Do Next and also run the very helpful website amidying.com.
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06/22/20 • 34 min
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How to Free Yourself From Your Mental Prisons, With Psychologist Dr. Edith Eger
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10/05/20 • 32 min
This week we're breaking free from our mental prisons of victimhood, fear, and hopelessness with help from psychologist and Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger. Dr. Eger is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Choice: Embrace the Possible, which is her memoir about surviving Auschwitz. Her most recent book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life, is her guide to navigating life’s most complicated challenges.
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10/05/20 • 32 min
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How to Stop Procrastinating, With Behavior Scientist BJ Fogg
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03/02/20 • 38 min
Do you put things off ‘til the last minute? Are you one of the millions who tend to delay getting to your to-do list? Then you’re in luck—behavior scientist BJ Fogg joins us on this episode to talk about how to stop procrastinating thanks to his researched approach to behavior. BJ is the founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.
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03/02/20 • 38 min
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How to Figure Out Your Personality Type, With Gretchen Rubin
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09/25/17 • 69 min
09/25/17 • 69 min
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How to Be Happy at Home With Gretchen Rubin
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04/13/20 • 34 min
Gretchen Rubin joins us this week to talk about how she and her family are staying happy in their home during the pandemic—and how we can, too. Hear her talk about the rules, routines, and philosophies that are helping her maintain an inner calm during the current, chaotic state of the world. Gretchen is the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, and The Four Tendencies, and also hosts the podcast Happier With Gretchen Rubin.
Following our chat with Gretchen, hear Lifehacker's Senior Health Editor, Beth Skwarecki, talk with epidemiologist René Najera about how to effectively limit the spread of COVID-19 and what we can expect as life slowly begins to return to "normal".
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04/13/20 • 34 min
How to Stop Touching Your Face, With 'Atomic Habits'' James Clear
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04/06/20 • 23 min
New York Times bestselling author James Clear joins us on The Upgrade this week to help us form some important habits during this panic-stricken time—from grounding rituals to quitting the habits making us unsafe during this pandemic. James is the author of 2018's Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
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04/06/20 • 23 min
How to Quarantine, With Samantha Irby
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05/04/20 • 31 min
Comedian and author Samantha Irby joins us this week on The Upgrade to talk about how to make yourself comfortable with self-quarantine. This includes finding the right TV shows to binge-watch (she has a recommendation or two), the right books to escape with, and the right foods to cook while you huddle up at home. Samantha is the New York Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting In Real Life, Meaty, and most recently, Wow, No Thank You.
In other news, WE ARE NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! Please vote for us in the Best Lifestyle Podcast category if you’d like to see us win!
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05/04/20 • 31 min
How to Eat, With Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz
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03/16/20 • 47 min
Forget paleo, keto, and intermittent fasting—we’re getting to the truth of how you really should be eating this week with Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz. Their latest book is called How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered, and in this episode they discuss the importance of using both science and common sense when it comes to our consumption.
Mark is a leading voice in the food world, having written over 30 books on the topic, including the New York Times bestseller How to Cook Everything. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, as well as the founder and president of the True Health Initiative.
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03/16/20 • 47 min
How to Do Less, With Journalist Celeste Headlee
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04/20/20 • 35 min
Are you feeling burnt out? Do you find yourself working MORE, not less, even while working from home? Award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee joins us on The Upgrade this week to talk about how the toxic culture of busyness is harming both our brains and our bodies, and what we can do about it. Celeste is the author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter, and most recently, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.
Later in the show, hear Lifehacker’s health editor Beth Skwarecki speak with mental health expert Dr. Sanam Hafeez about how to navigate this psychologically stressful time for ourselves and our kids.
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04/20/20 • 35 min
How to Be Resilient With Psychologist Rick Hanson (RECAST)
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03/23/20 • 32 min
On this episode of The Upgrade we’re talking about resilience. You know how some people seem to have some kind of inner strength that helps them bounce back when things go wrong? Those people who, even though the world sometimes feels like a scorched hellscape seem to carry on with grit, even gratitude? Our guest today is Buddhist psychologist Rick Hanson. Rick has drawn on his forty years of clinical practice and teaching to help us cultivate resilience, to overcome the brain's negativity bias and find inner peace. Finally!
Have an idea for a future episode? Call us at 347-687-8109 and leave a voicemail, or write to us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!
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03/23/20 • 32 min
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How many episodes does The Upgrade by Lifehacker have?
The Upgrade by Lifehacker currently has 336 episodes available.
What topics does The Upgrade by Lifehacker cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Upgrade by Lifehacker?
The episode title 'How to See a Doctor During the Pandemic, With Cardiologists Marc Eisenberg and Chris Kelly' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Upgrade by Lifehacker?
The average episode length on The Upgrade by Lifehacker is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Upgrade by Lifehacker released?
Episodes of The Upgrade by Lifehacker are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Upgrade by Lifehacker?
The first episode of The Upgrade by Lifehacker was released on Mar 5, 2012.
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