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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 12/26/2024

    Start a Habit Mini-Streak in 5 With Fitz

    Have you ever kept up a streak? A mini streak is a great way to start a new habit. A mini streak is a short period of time of intense focus on a behavior you hope to make a long-term habit. It's a bite-sized commitment that can be easily attainable and perhaps inspire bigger, more meaningful change at a later date. In this 5 with Fitz, learn three ways to try out a habit mini streak.   Other places to listen CLICK HERE to listen on iTunesCLICK HERE to listen on StitcherCLICK HERE to listen on Spotify

    5 min

  4. 12/20/2024

    How Jill Martin Made It Through Breast Cancer And A Divorce In The Same Year

    Jill Martin is coming off one of those "what's next" kind of years. And, she says she's kinder and more grateful because of it. "I mean this year. First it's breast cancer, and you know, through the kitchen sink then a divorce. A new company. But it's it's turning around," says Jill. For 18 years, lifestyle host Jill Martin has dazzled Today Show fans with her style and energy. Her trademark 'Steals and Deals' segments carved a niche in morning television that's been replicated all over. But Jill's uncanny ability to tap into trendy products she believes in have set her apart. Life was going great until it wasn't. Last year she dealt with breast cancer and a divorce while launching a new company. "I would go and do Steals and Deals and then go for chemo, and then lay in bed for the rest of the time," says Jill. A product from that new company was just named to Oprah's Favorite Things. Her health and personal life are back on track. And Jill is sharing her journey about how kindness and gratitude have helped her emerge stronger than ever with a new purpose. She's using her platform to encourage women to test for the breast cancer gene. Jill says, "I am so grateful that I told it because I've saved so many lives, and like that is what I feel. God has put me on this earth to do. I really do feel like that. And I wasn't. I didn't speak like that prior to this, but that's what I believe. On this Dying to Ask: How Jill balanced chemo and her Today Show duties Why launching a company *while going through the worst year of her life ended up being a great thing The role kindness and gratitude played in her physical and emotional recovery And Jill takes us behind the scenes of "Steals and Deals"

    29 min

  5. 12/13/2024

    Why You Should Text And Don't Call With Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman

    Is a phone call an act of aggression? The answer is it depends. The latest digital trend recommends texting before calling someone and it's a dividing people based on their communication preferences. Diane Gottsman is the founder of the Protocol School of Texas. She coaches professionals across the county on modern etiquette which often comes down to communication styles. "My best advice is to read the room," Diane says.  Not sure how your boss wants to communicate with you? Ask. But what about the rest of us? Is it really bad to call a friend who crossed your mind? What about a friend who rapid-fires text missives like they're wiffle balls? It's a digital minefield out there! On this Dying to Ask: How phone calls became so polarizing. How to end an endless text exchange. Why you should never leave a voicemail. What to do when your teens ghost you for hours but expects you to answer immediately.

    30 min

  6. 12/05/2024

    How Julia Forbes Gets Nine Hours Of Sleep A Night

    Can't sleep? You're not alone but getting some good ZZZ's could be one hack away. The U.S. News & World Report annual survey on sleep is out. Survey says: 75% of us are too stressed out to get a good night's sleep. Julia Forbes is the magazine's sleep editor. She says there's a lot keeping us up. "Life stressors. You have work. You have kids. There are big world events that are top of mind that we also cover in our sleep survey," says Julia. Julia's journey to becoming an expert on all things sleep is fascinating. And, she reports getting nine hours of sleep a night so she practices what she preaches. Bad sleep is linked to everything from health issues to mood problems. That phrase "everything is better after a good night's sleep?" It's legit. Want to increase productivity? You need to sleep. Want to be in a better mood? You need to sleep. Having issues with your partner? Try sleeping with or without that partner. Sleep divorces are on the rise for the third year in a row and Julia says some sleep honesty can be great for relationships and she makes a great pitch for a sleep split. "I'm not sleeping well, I don't think you are either. So here is something. We can try to fix that," says Julia. On this Dying to Ask: How Julia became a sleep expert A simple hack to get better sleep tonight Why mattresses matter and how to pick a good one A deep dive into the sleep divorce trend And advice for people like me who work non-traditional hours on how to feel better when nine hours isn't an option

    32 min

  7. 12/05/2024

    Road Test Your 2025 Goals Now In 5 With Fitz

    Planning on making a goal for 2025? Don't set it until you road test it. The start of a new calendar year seems like a great time to start a new challenge or resolution. But is it? In this Five with Fitz, we're making the case for road testing a personal challenge in December. Listen to this short episode for hacks on how to make sure that resolution is worth setting.

    5 min

  8. 11/27/2024

    Why You Should Make AI Your Bestie With David Pogue

    A recent poll finds Americans are getting more comfortable with AI. But, they're still worried about it.  The survey was done by Bentley University and Gallup. You can check it out here. 56% of people polled say AI's influence is equally good and bad in society. Two out of three of us say we're learning more about it. But only one in 10 describes themselves as knowing a lot about artificial intelligence.  David Pogue has forgotten more about AI than most of us will ever know.  He's one of the top science and tech reporters in the country and a popular keynote speaker on everything from climate change to crypto.  "All people want me to talk about these days is AI," David told me when I moderated his appearance at the Sacramento Speakers Series.  David's main message?  New technology is scary to humans.  Always has been. Always will be.  But resisting change is pointless.  And you might be surprised at some of the upsides of artificial intelligence.  On this Dying to Ask: Why you need to understand and embrace AI How historically we tend to react to major tech advancements from the steam engine to elevators The impact AI is having on everything from how we learn to how we cure disease And David is known for his optimism and positivity. Where does that come from and how we can all share his spirit?

    15 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
  • Copyright
    © Hearst Televison
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