Dying To Ask

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Dying To Ask

Join KCRA TV morning news anchor Deirdre Fitzpatrick for a podcast that asks her favorite question: how did you do that? Her guests wrote the book, launched the product, won the race, influenced social media or figured out a must-try life hack. Master your mindset while learning how to live bigger and better.

  1. 9H AGO

    5 Reasons Why You Need A Digital Sunset

    Go to bed. Saying night-night to your devices at the same time every night could do wonders for your sleep and overall happiness. It's called a digital sunset and the new trend is easy to try. Start by setting an alert on your phone or iPad to remind you to wind down. That's your cue to put the phone or any other device away for the night. The goal is to set it at the same time every night at least 30 minutes before you want to be in bed. Next, start whatever bedtime ritual you need to relax and nod off. Yes, it's just like putting a kid to bed. And double yes, going through your *own routine can make a big impact in your life. On this Dying to Ask: 5 reasons you should embrace a digital sunset and a plan to pull it off

    20 min

  2. FEB 27

    How to achieve financial wellness with Jean Chatzky

    How much attention do you give to your financial wellness. The answer is likely "not enough." Jean Chatzky wants to change that. Jean is the CEO and creator of Her Money, a personal finance brand that teaches money through media. It's a website, newsletter, podcast and more designed primarily for women, by women. You likely know Jean from her more than 20 years as the financial editor of the "Today" show. She went out on her own a few years ago to help women embrace taking control of their finances. Jean has a knack for breaking down complex economic ideas into simple, digestible facts. And, she has empathy and insight for some of the curves life can throw your financial situation. In this Dying to Ask: How Jean became a financial expert on TV What it was like leaving the Today Show and launching her own media brand How to build wealth at any age Why female wealth is growing faster than ever

    9 min

  3. FEB 20

    How To Make New Friends When You're An Adult

    Is it just me or is making new friends as an adult harder than when you were a kid?  There are entire Reddit boards dedicated to helping people in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond make new friendships.  The reality is we form new connections differently as we age. Some of it is location based.  College students have built in opportunities to meet new people through classes and shared living arrangements.  But, things change when you graduate and move into the real world. Get married or become a parent and they change again.  You find yourself in new environments and those opportunities to form new connections shrinks based on your responsibilities.  But having good friends is key to managing stress and happiness. But it's definitely harder to meet new friends as an adult.  I met Cindy Muchnick, an educational consultant and co-author of The Parent Compass, during the pandemic when I interviewed her on Zoom.  We found ourselves chatting about all kinds of things after the interview.  Years later, we've only seen each other in person one time. But, we now exchange Christmas cards!  Cindy recently moved and has gone all-in on cementing her friend circle.  In one case, that meant trying to re-establish a friendship with a college classmate turned Facebook friend she hadn't talked to in 30 years!   "One day I just sent her a private message, and I said, hey, do you want to Zoom? I haven't talked to you in like 30 years. I'm super embarrassed, but I'd love to hear what your life has been since college, and she said, yes," said Cindy.    On this Dying to Ask: How your age impacts your friend circle How to reconnect with an old friend Where to find new friends And the 'Real Housewife' Cindy reconnected with through an email

    37 min

  4. FEB 14

    Loving Your Day Job With Olympic Gold Medalist David Wise

    It's easy to leave a job when you're miserable. It's way harder when you're happy. And David Wise loves his day job.  And that's why the 34-year-old freeskier has decided to push to make his fourth Olympic Team despite being one of the older competitors in freeskiing.  "I still love going out there and grinding and doing this day in and day out, and so I don't want to stop before I feel like I'm done," David said.  David is a three-time Olympian who has won two gold medals and a silver in ski halfpipe.  His trophy case is full of titles and awards he's won since he was a teenager. At 34, he's a veteran of his sport. But that's not the only thing that makes him stand out.  David is also married and a father of two.  That's unusual in his sport and he's always said having a family has given him a balance many athletes lack. His daughter homeschools and sometimes travels with him to training and competitions. "Now, my daughter's 13 years old," Wise said. "She has teenager problems." On this Dying to Ask:  How to know if you're really happy at work  The question David asked himself and his family when deciding to go for a 4th Olympic Team. What David is not willing to do to stay in his job And advice on how to achieve work-life balance from an Olympic dad   Check out my TV story on David Wise here:    Other places to listen CLICK HERE to listen on iTunesCLICK HERE to listen on StitcherCLICK HERE to listen on Spotify

    12 min

  5. FEB 7

    Boost Your Mental Battery With Calm CEO David Ko

    Where's your battery level? It might be the best question you can ask to gauge your mental health. That's the advice from David Ko. His new book, Recharge, challenges readers to give their mental health the same attention they give their cellphone battery. "Everyone looks at their phone battery. Some people want to keep it charged all the time at like 90%. Some people will take it all the way down or put it in the yellow. And so we wanted to give you some tips and techniques in terms of making some of those parallels," says David. David is the CEO of the Calm meditation and wellness app. You'd think he'd be the master of all things Zen. He's not. He's a guy with a big tech job, a family and all the stressors of normal life. He overheard a friend ask her kid "how's your battery" rather than saying "how are you" and the power of the analogy struck him.  David says, "People look at their phone over a 150 times a day at a minimum. They're constantly looking at it. And so every once in a while, check on yourself when you pick up that phone, and if you need to take a break, take a break." David's book features interviews with everyone from rapper Macklemore to former Apple CEO John Sculley to to former NFL player Carl Nassib.  You'll learn practical strategies to top off a low mental battery and develop mental resilience.  On this Dying to Ask: How the concept of a mental battery works How to recharge your mental battery Why stress isn't always a bad thing Advice for talking to your friends and family about mental health How being transparent about low mental battery days has transformed David as a leader and a dad.

    28 min

  6. JAN 30

    Go Farther, Faster With Change Expert Michael Lopez

    Willpower is great until it isn't. You need to plan to make habit changes and goals stick. And Michael J. Lopez is the man with the plan. He's a transformational expert who helps companies and individuals develop strategies to follow through on goals. Lopez has worked with everyone from DoorDash to Chlorox to Meta. The former football player-turned-coach says everyone needs a set of systems to pull off productivity and self-growth. "The first thing I tell people is the same brain that got you into the habits that maybe you want to break isn't the same brain that's going to get you out of it," Lopez said. Lopez's new book is called "Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Transform Your Brain, Body and Behavior." Michael offers practical and actionable ideas to make transformation stick. Understanding why your brain doesn't want to do the hard work is critical. It can be as simple as re-framing how you look at an effort vs an outcome. "We know that the brain is at its best when it's striving," Lopez said. "And so if I'm pursuing an effort as the goal instead of an outcome, I actually will keep my motivation a lot higher." Want a promotion at work? Listen to this. Need to lose weight or change your health? Listen to this. Want to simplify how you approach big tasks? Listen to this. On this Dying to Ask: How Michael became a transformational expert Why willpower is not a plan How to change your relationship with stress and use it to your advantage How to reset after setbacks and why failure is your friend Other places to listen CLICK HERE to listen on iTunesCLICK HERE to listen on StitcherCLICK HERE to listen on Spotify

    33 min

  7. JAN 17

    Drive In Silence To Improve Your Mental Health

    Do you hear that? If your answer is "no, I hear nothing," your mental health may be better than most. There are a lot of brain benefits to the sound of silence. Science backs improvements to health and creativity. The easiest way to find some peace and quiet? Drive in silence. That's just one of the hacks we're exploring in this week's episode. Have high blood pressure? Take a minute and sit in silence. Can't figure out a solution to a problem? Give yourself the gift of being still and quiet and see if those ideas get flowing. The challenge is we live in a very loud world. There's noise and stimulation everywhere from AirPods to constant steaming to endless Zoom calls. But finding ways to sneak in some silence can impact how you feel and perform. On this Dying to Ask: The scientific benefits of silence How silence helps mental blocks and improves focus Four ways to sneak more silence into your day

    15 min

  8. JAN 9

    Don't Be A Quitter On Quitter's Day!

    Two words. Don't quit. Easier said than done, especially on Quitter's Day. The second Friday of January is known as Quitter's Day. It's the day you're most likely to give up on a New Year's resolution or goal. Most resolutions are health and fitness related. Strava is a social network for athletes. It tracks more than 800 million user generated workouts annually. User data shows a sharp decline each year by the second Friday in January. So, how can you not be a statistic? On this Dying to Ask: 3 ways to not become a Quitter's Day statistic What I'm resolving to do this year after being shown up by my 85-year-old mother Mentioned in the episode: Learn about the power of mini streaks here. How to road test a goal before you start it here.

    12 min
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Join KCRA TV morning news anchor Deirdre Fitzpatrick for a podcast that asks her favorite question: how did you do that? Her guests wrote the book, launched the product, won the race, influenced social media or figured out a must-try life hack. Master your mindset while learning how to live bigger and better.

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  • Creator
    dyingtoask
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hearst Televison
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