A Better Way to Handle Life’s Daily Hassles & What Exactly is American Cuisine?

When was the last time you cleaned and disinfected your cellphone? If it has been a while, I bet it will become a priority after you hear the beginning of this episode. Listen as I explain just how germ-ridden your cellphone is and why you should clean it much more often than you probably do. https://www.statefoodsafety.com/Resources/Resources/the-dirty-cell-phone-25-127-bacteria-per-square-inch# It’s not the big crises in life that wear us down, it is the little everyday hassles, problems and frustrations that really take a toll. And it’s how you handle those little things that really determine the quality of your life. That’s according to Dr Samantha Boardman, a clinical instructor in psychiatry and attending psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is founder of https://www.PositivePrescription.com and author of the book Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength (https://amzn.to/3szCZHB). Samantha joins me with some really practical suggestions to navigate the daily hassles we all face and not let them take a toll on your happiness and wellbeing.  When you walk into an Italian or Chinese or Mexican restaurant, you have a pretty good idea of the kind of food you will see on the menu. But what about American food? Is there an American cuisine? What do people in other countries think of when they think of American food? That’s what Paul Freedman decided to explore. Paul is a history professor at Yale University and author of the book American Cuisine: And How it Got This Way (https://amzn.to/3JjoO03). Listen as he explains the history and stories that shaped what we eat today. Is happiness really good for your health and longevity? Sort of but not necessarily in the way you think. Listen as I explain what researchers found that will make you want to be happy and stay happy. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/magazine/happiness-stress-heart-disease PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Truebill is the smartest way to manage your finances. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Get started today at https://Truebill.com/SYSK! Check out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://squarespace.com/SOMETHING to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. M1 Finance is a sleek, fully integrated financial platform that lets you manage your cash flow with a few taps and it's free to start. Head to https://m1finance.com/something to get started!  Grab a Focus Freak Milkshake for 3.99 or less! And use offer code ENERGIZE to save $1 when you order on the Sheetz app!  To TurboTax Live Experts an interesting life can mean an even greater refund! Visit https://TurboTax.com to lear more. To see the all new Lexus NX and to discover everything it was designed to do for you, visit https://Lexus.com/NX https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices