Mihaela Vincze

Have you ever experienced the uplifting power of music after a long, tiring day? Join us in this episode as we delve into how your favorite melodies can reduce stress, enhance your mood, and even promote better sleep. We also discuss fascinating insights, revealing how music can strengthen bonds and bring joy into our lives.

The New Year has arrived! As many of us set our resolutions for the year ahead, it's worth considering how many of us will actually stick to them. Let's be honest—we're all creatures of habit, and those habits shape our behaviors, whether they’re beneficial or detrimental. To boost our chances of success, understanding habits while setting our goals can provide the motivation we need to truly achieve our resolutions. In this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze explain how to change a habit.

Are you ready for a fresh start? Given the nonstop disruptions in nearly every aspect of our lives in recent years, there’s a good chance that you may be thinking about making some changes in your life. And maybe you’re looking for a good place to start.

Do you overburden yourself with being positive? Is it even more challenging to be positive during the holidays? It’s important to know that attempting to be positive at all costs might prove to be detrimental to our own personal mental health. On this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze explain what toxic positivity is and its potentially negative impacts, how to identify it, prevent it, and for ways to cope if it should actually happen to us. Originally broadcast on December 12, 2021.

It is essential to recognize how indulging in harmful substances like alcohol, illicit drugs, and tobacco can affect our health. During the pandemic, alcohol consumption increased as a means of coping with stress for many people, and this trend has continued for certain populations. On this podcast episode, Al and Mihaela outline tips to avoid harmful substances in order to improve our physical and mental health and well-being – and ultimately, prepare ourselves for longer, healthier lives.

With so much of our days spent indoors glued to computer screens and mobile devices, we are depriving ourselves of the rejuvenating benefits of spending time in nature.

Are regular health check-ups really worth it? Absolutely! These screenings are super important for catching any health problems early on, so you can deal with them before they become a big deal. Despite this, a recent survey by the Transamerica Institute revealed that only 46% of the general population is getting regular physicals and recommended health screenings on a consistent basis. On this episode, Al Waller and Mihaela Vincze chat about why health check-ups are so important for staying healthy as you get older.

Burnout can occur when individuals feel emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and unable to meet the demands of daily life. A recent survey by Transamerica Institute and its Center for Retirement Studies found that 42% of workers say that they often feel unmotivated and overwhelmed-- which could be symptoms of burnout. On this episode, we'll be focusing on recognizing the signs of burnout and taking proactive measures to prioritize self-care and seek support.

People have the potential to live longer than ever before. But the question is how are you going to prepare yourself for a long and fulfilling life?

In today's fast-paced and connected world, finding the right balance between work and personal life can feel like a constant juggling act. On a brighter note, a recent survey by Transamerica Institute and its Center for Retirement Studies found that employers feel a strong responsibility to help their employees achieve work-life balance.