Quick and Dirty Tips

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Channel • 12 Shows

Investing

Investing

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Nutrition

Nutrition

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Mental Health

Mental Health

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Management

Management

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Kids & Family

Kids & Family

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Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

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History

History

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3D AGO

What are senolytics (and should you be taking them)?

These compounds are said to fight aging by clearing “zombie cells” out of your body. Is there any science to back this up?

3d ago

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10 min
3D AGO

Credit Unions: Your Financial Best Friend with Tansley Stearns

Laura interviews Tansley Stearns, a founding organizer of Backbone, a national coalition of credit unions working to ensure everyone has access to people-first financial options.

3d ago

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31 min
APR 11

6 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Volatile Markets

Laura answers a listener's question about managing investments when the financial markets are volatile and the economy seems uncertain.

Apr 11

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13 min
1D AGO

Does a Roth Allow Me to Retire Richer?

Laura answers a listener's question about the benefits of investing using a Roth retirement account.

1d ago

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13 min
APR 9

Pendulum probiotics: Breakthrough or bandwagon?

Four years ago, Pendulum Therapeutics launched a breakthrough probiotic clinically shown to improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes. Do their newer products live up to the hype?

Apr 9

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12 min
3D AGO

Menopause and mental health: Why you're not losing your mind

Menopause isn’t just a physical transition, it’s an emotional and mental minefield. In this episode, Monica dives into how fluctuating hormones impact mood, anxiety, sleep, and memory, and offers practical, science-backed strategies to feel more like yourself again. Spoiler alert: you’re not going crazy, and yes, brain fog is real.

3d ago

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11 min
APR 2

Where do we go now for reliable health and nutrition information?

Practical guidance on evaluating sources and tips to help you navigate misinformation.

Apr 2

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13 min
APR 9

Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA–Which is Right for You?

Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA.

Apr 9

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14 min
APR 9

Feeling mentally exhausted? How to manage cognitive load and stay focused

Feeling overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? Monica breaks down Cognitive Load Theory, a powerful framework that explains why your brain feels like it’s maxed out, and what to do about it.

Apr 9

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11 min
4D AGO

Listener Mailbag: App reviews, overtraining after 50, and smarter strength plans

In this listener Q&A episode, Kevin tackles your questions on a range of topics: his take on the Jefit workout app, whether there’s ever a right time to slow down your training, and how to adapt your workouts as you age. He breaks down what “functional training” really means and explains why strength may matter more than cardio as you get older.

4d ago

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16 min

Learn to do things better with these short-form educational podcasts from Quick and Dirty Tips. From grammar to fitness to psychology and more, there's so much to learn! Listen and learn with us.