38 min

Hanging Out with Sheep for Sleep; Big dollars for trade Jobs; Wall Sits for Longevity; Psychotherapy While Jogging; Embrace Your Stomach Butterflies John Tesh Podcast

    • Society & Culture

In this episode, experts have said for years that aerobic exercise helps reduce blood pressure. But new research suggests adding isometric or static exercises like wall sits are even more effective.

Also, all across North America, this is a great time to be a skilled trade worker – like a plumber, electrician, automotive technician, or construction worker. The salaries are through the roof and there’s plenty of training available .

Plus, Forget about counting sheep to fall asleep……now people are taking the next step for better sleep…actually renting sheep to hang out with them.   

And then, If you have that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling, that’s a good thing. According to the journal Clinical Psychological Science, the nervous jitters mean your body is readying itself to perform at your best. Gib and I will share the research and our own experiences.

(00:02) The Power of Performance Anxiety(08:40) Isometric Exercise and Job Trends(13:07) Revival of Artisan Jobs and Luxury(24:19) Trade Jobs and Tattoo Trends

In this episode, experts have said for years that aerobic exercise helps reduce blood pressure. But new research suggests adding isometric or static exercises like wall sits are even more effective.

Also, all across North America, this is a great time to be a skilled trade worker – like a plumber, electrician, automotive technician, or construction worker. The salaries are through the roof and there’s plenty of training available .

Plus, Forget about counting sheep to fall asleep……now people are taking the next step for better sleep…actually renting sheep to hang out with them.   

And then, If you have that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling, that’s a good thing. According to the journal Clinical Psychological Science, the nervous jitters mean your body is readying itself to perform at your best. Gib and I will share the research and our own experiences.

(00:02) The Power of Performance Anxiety(08:40) Isometric Exercise and Job Trends(13:07) Revival of Artisan Jobs and Luxury(24:19) Trade Jobs and Tattoo Trends

38 min

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