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Today on Spot On!, we’re talking to author Elizabeth Svoboda about how helping others, even in small ways, can boost your mood and help you cope. Check out Elizabeth’s article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/helping_others_can_help_you_cope_with_lockdown Check out her books: https://elizabethsvoboda.com/books/ Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake youtube.com/channel/UCdMO-hmXqo0A-FXW-3t5nyw

From bogus cures to fake home testing kits, American consumers are losing tens of millions of dollars to Covid-19-related frauds. As the pandemic continues to impact the country, people are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation.   How can we protect ourselves from getting scammed? To answer this question, we brought on Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health law & science policy and TV host. Check out Tim Caulfield’s Twitter: twitter.com/CaulfieldTim Tim's NBC article: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/dr-oz-s-hydroxychloroquine-advocacy-seduces-trump-coronavirus-wellness-woo-ncna1185596 Tim's book, The Science of Celebrity: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735239770 Tim's upcoming book, Relax, Dammit!: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086H3G6WB/ __________ Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

Today on Spot On!, we’re talking to Dr. Dori Hutchinson about how to care for your mental health after your routine has been completely disrupted. She’ll teach us how to manage anxiety and why we should practice self-acceptance. Dr. Hutchinson helps students and adults who live with serious mental health conditions to develop the critical functional skills and supports they need to live well, study well, work well and love well.  She spent the last two decades working directly in college mental health and college suicide prevention. ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

Itching for a new activity or hobby to take on? Today on Spot On! college student Abby Gross shares her favorite ways to keep busy at home.  Check out Abby's HerCampus article: https://www.hercampus.com/school/bu/five-ways-stay-busy-your-own ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. Today on Spot On! we’re talking to Kate Durant from the Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center. An accomplished athlete (with an Ironman under her belt), Kate is a certified personal trainer and knows how to get people in shape. Kate teaches us how to incorporate some physical activity into our lives, even as we’re hunkered down. Check out the Boston University FitRec website: https://www.bu.edu/fitrec/about/blog/ ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

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What foods should you stock up on? Is it safe to eat fresh produce amid the Covid-19 outbreak? In the first episode of our Quarantine series, we're talking to registered dietitian and recipe developer Toby Amidor to learn how to maintain a nutritious diet during a global pandemic.  Check out Toby Amidor Nutrition for recipes and information about her fantastic cookbooks: https://tobyamidornutrition.com/ Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tobyamidor ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

This week on Spot On!, we're revisiting the topic of frozen food from Season 2. As people across the country limit their trips to the grocery store, frozen food is seeing a resurgence.  ::::: Frozen foods and frozen meals get a bad rep, but could they actually have the same or MORE nutritional value than fresh foods? Nutritionist Heather Mangieri joins us to explain how frozen foods are created and what you can stock up on. ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

This week on Spot On!, we're revisiting the topic of meditation. We're re-releasing an episode from Season 1 that we hope can help you find mental stability and clarity with everything that is going on in the world.   ::::: Dr. Joan Salge Blake speaks with Dr. Ilana Licht, PhD and Molly Pelletier about why and how you can easily add meditation to your life. ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

This week, we're joined by Maye Musk — supermodel, supermom, and registered dietitian. A lot goes wrong in life, even when you have a plan. Maye takes us through her life journey, and explains how she triumphed through adversity, raised successful children (including Kimbal, Tosca, and Elon Musk), and worked on her own career as a dietitian and model. Be sure to check out Maye's new book, A Woman Makes a Plan: http://bit.ly/2KiWMGh ::::: Follow Maye on Twitter @mayemusk You can also find her on Instagram @mayemusk ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

There’s more to sexual health than condoms and the pill. In this episode of Spot On! we’re talking with Boston University Professor Sophie Godley, DrPH, MPH. Dr. Godley answers all the questions we’ve been too embarrassed to ask: Do I need a condom? I think I have an STD - What should I do? Do I need the HPV vaccine? We'll also touch on fertility and learn why Dr. Godley thinks that the pill is the worst birth control option for young women! ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

| About This Episode | What's the difference between health and healthcare? Is obesity a choice?  In this episode, we talk with world-renowned public health expert Dr. Sandro Galea. Dr. Galea is a physician, epidemiologist, and professor and dean at the Boston University School of Public Health.  Dr. Galea talks about global health misconceptions and how our individual healths are deeply intertwined. He teaches us how we can build a world that cultivates health for all. ::::: Check out Dr. Galea's book, Well: https://www.amzn.com/0190916834/ Learn more about Dr. Galea: https://www.sandrogalea.org/ He's also on Twitter! https://twitter.com/sandrogalea ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

| About This Episode | Can a zinc lozenge cure a cold? What about chicken noodle soup? This week on SpotOn!, NYC-based RD Jackie London will cover everything we've been wondering about immunity. Does dairy make us congested? Can honey heal a sore threat? We also learn what to eat to boost our immune system and help stop a cold in its tracks. Jackie is the head of Nutrition & Wellness at ww (formerly Weight Watchers), and author of Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked). Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

| About This Episode | Is your coffee addiction (ahem, habit) bad for your health? Or, do the benefits of coffee outweigh the pitfalls? This week on SpotOn!, we're talking with author Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD. Elizabeth will tell us everything we've been wondering about our favorite pick-me-up — including its impact on sleep, hazards, and how to avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches. Bonus: Can you guess how many coffee shops line the 1.5 mile stretch of Boston University's campus? Listen to find out! Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support

| About This Episode | Looking for a new way to spice up your resume while learning about another culture? Today, we're learning how to make this decision from two study abroad veterans: Boston University student Brandy Moser, and Ilse Damkoehler, who works with BU Study Abroad. They'll share their valuable knowledge and teach us how to choose the right program for you! Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake Support Spot On!: https://anchor.fm/spoton/support