Looking Up with Dr. Deepika Chopra

On this episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra looks back on 6 incredible seasons, goes over the 4 ways science tells endings help, opens up about transitioning the podcast to Looking Up Live, and shares some of the biggest lessons and tips she's learned over the past 60 episodes. From 58 incredible guests through 1 global pandemic, this isn't a goodbye, it's a heartfelt see you soon from the Optimism Doctor herself. What started as a weekly conversation around optimism and resilience soon transitioned into a series of stories, tips, tools, and tales of starting over again and again in a million different ways that changed her life. Looking Up has inspired, uplifted, educated, broken down, cracked open, and delighted us for 6 seasons, and these conversations with artists, experts, scientists, athletes, activists, educators, parents, spouses, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers have helped us all through one of the most challenging years we've ever faced as a global society and brought connection and community…

On this week's episode of Looking Up, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks with artist and mental health advocate Grace Miceli. This conversation is honest and beautiful, as Grace opens up about how she discovered art as a key to access her emotions while young, and the journey she has been on to have her work reflect the inner peace she fought to find throughout her 20's. She talks me through her own thoughts around creating meaningful art out of a place of health over pain, how she blocks out the noise to take care of herself, self-compassion and rest, how boredom became her favorite space to create out of, and how taking a break last spring after her book published changed her life. There couldn't be a better guest to leave you with as Looking Up goes on a hiatus than Grace, and her wise words, so please enjoy this episode and remember, things are looking up! To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow…

It's hard to walk away from a conversation with this week's guest on LOOKING UP and not feel empowered, inspired, and like asking yourself what your exceptional ability could be? Holistic Leadership and Mindset Coach Amina Altai is here! She shares with us her unorthodox journey into coaching, nutrition, movement, and mindfulness and the life-altering decisions she had to make in her late twenties when a doctor discovered 2 autoimmune diseases that could bring on multiple organ failure and how she shifted her career, her personal life, and her mindset to find fulfillment and joy in her new path. Amina also opened up about how going through the pandemic with a traumatic brain injury helped her hone in on her purpose, how she changed her relationship with time, broke down the myth around balance and not having it all, and we examined what showing up to our jobs, families, partners, and lives with integrity looks like. We talk through how the pandemic has affected women and how we can find empowerment in…

On this week's episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks to Danica McKellar- actress, mother, mathematician, and philanthropist! Intelligent, transparent, and lovely, Danica shares about the unexpected tie between resiliency and math, how we can go about finding our purpose, and the tools she uses every day to help fight overwhelm and anxiety. LOOKING UP is honored to be one of her first and only podcast appearances, and we know you are going to take as much from this episode as we did. Danica tells us about the importance of continuing to try when we feel unsure or unable, how we pass on resilience to our kids through vulnerability and her thoughts on how embracing our smarts and the problems we have to spend a little bit more time on as the keys to a resilient life! Enjoy this episode of LOOKING UP. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup…

Today's guest on LOOKING UP is the one, the only Vince Coconato from Bob's Dance Shop! Dr. Deepika Chopra talks with Coco on his golden 30th birthday about why he does what does, where the inspiration for Bob's Dance Shop comes from, and to hear his resiliency story! Coco shares openly about growing up closeted in central Florida, how a group project in high school set him on the right path, how his mental health journey and coming to terms with his identity are interconnected, what his coming out experience was like, and how dance helped him find positivity, strength, and a purpose. We hope you feel seen, inspired, and motivated to get up and dance after listening to this episode, and remember Things Are Looking Up! To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @bobsdanceshop + @vincecoconato The Book That Changed The Way Coco Lives His…

Three-time best-selling author, professor of Economics at Brown, data scientist, parenting advocate, and mother- this week's guest on LOOKING UP couldn't be more relevant, it's Professor Emily Oster. My first experience with her was through a podcast recommendation from my husband, and since then, I have been a HUGE fan of her work. Seriously, her books changed my life throughout my pregnancy, and parenting journey. I was so excited to sit down with her and talk about what this pandemic has been like for her, how making decisions affect our mental health, and to talk about her controversial article in the Atlantic. Insightful and so down to earth, Emily shared about the biggest parenting and child development myths she discovered while writing her books (Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and the Family Firm), who and what sources she goes to for trustworthy information, how to make decisions when there are so many options available to us, what her journey from concerned parent to trusted COVID19 expert was like,…

It's not every day you get the opportunity to talk to someone who has been held hostage by an indigenous Amazonian tribe and lived to tell the tale, but lucky for us and for him, today is that day! My guest on this week's episode of Looking Up is Pedro Andrade. TV host, activist, journalist, and storyteller, he brings so much to today's conversation. We talk through his new show Unknown Amazon, what growing up in Brazil was like, knowing from a young age what he wanted out of life, and all the steps and work he put in to get there. He views optimism as a muscle that must be strengthened and shares stories with us that perfectly encapsulate the most important aspect of resiliency- our human connections. His love of travel and the way he finds a human side to every story makes his insights on wellness, how we view setbacks, and the ever-evolving climate crisis something we can all relate to. Pedro doesn't believe in shortcuts or that getting what we want can be found through magic moments, but instead speaks…

"You have to create your to-be list before your to-do list," our guest on this week's episode of Looking Up, Monica Berg says. Inspiring, thoughtful, wise, and fearless, this week's conversation is all about what we spend our energy on, facing our fears, and how powerful mindset shifts can be. Monica has such a way with words, and she expertly walked us through the different types of stress, how we can't control our situations but we can control our perceptions of them, and how we stay fully present when things are good- all topics that intersect with my research and work as the Optimism Doctor. Her insights on change, loss, growth, fear, and her riding shotgun analogy all make this an episode you're not going to want to miss a second of! We got pretty candid about being more fully present in moments of joy, the important lessons change can bring us throughout life, and dove into what it actually means to face our fears head-on. I was inspired, uplifted, challenged, and championed through this conversation…

Chronic illness is one of the most prominent and undertreated conditions affecting people today. With 6 out of 10 adults dealing with some form of chronic illness, addressing the intersection of our physical health and wellness has never been more important. Especially with Covid still on the rise. This week's episode of Looking Up is a deeply personal one, as I chat with my very good friend Robin Berzin, the founder of Parsley Health. She really challenged me to think about what we can do to better listen to our bodies and her perspective on managing the relationship between our minds and our bodies as one of the key aspects to sustaining our overall health and wellness was so insightful and wise. We talk about having and raising kids during the pandemic, how our bodies and minds communicate, the connection between our nervous systems and our mental health, the ways stress is processed in our endocrine and hormone systems, and how we stay present in our progress over perfect as we learn to better take care…

Today's guest on LOOKING UP is one of the most sought-after beauty doctors in the world, Dr. Barbara Sturm. After starting her career in Orthopedics, helping pioneer a procedure dubbed "the Kobe method" after Kobe Bryant had it performed on his knee, she then pivoted to helping her patients feel and look their best with her own science-backed skincare practice. We talk all about inflammation and how managing inflammation is really the key to health and wellness, also how she stays feeling good and looking good while running her company, mothering her children, and dealing with the day-to-day struggles and stressors we all face. Dr. Sturm tells us all about building resilience through loss, having the courage to shift in her career, the relationship between how we look and our mental health, maintaining an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, and building a business dedicated to helping people feel good. She helps to uncover some skincare myths and shares her thoughts on how some of the most popular treatments and…

On today’s episode of Looking Up, Dr. Deepika Chopra chats with former child actress and Disney star, Alyson stoner. She transparently and bravely revisits harrowing experiences as a child actor, opening up as to how Hollywood can work to change some of the traumatic aspects of growing up in the spotlight. Alyson walks listeners through the extreme peaks and valleys of fame, hospitalizations, accolades, abuse, rapid adultification, the psychology of being a commodity, how she survived and the work she is doing to make real change in the industry for the future of child actors. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @alysonstoner Book That Has Changed The Way Alyson Lives Her Life: All About Love: The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience by Eleanor Rosch, Evan Thompson, and Francisco Varela Produced by Dear Media. See…

On today’s recap episode, Dr. Deepika Chopra goes over a list of simple mindfulness, self-care exercises. These exercises are available and accessible to all— no matter the time of day. Listen as she shares some of her favorite exercises she does throughout her day. Take a listen and start creating “meaningful micro me moments” during days that can seem overwhelming and jam packed. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra speaks with Cordon Bleu trained chef, author, and host of Top Chef Canada, Eden Grinshpan. Eden talks all about her life changing travel to India where she volunteered at an orphanage and eventually opened up her own cafe— inspiring what she does today. She also opens up about postpartum anxiety, gets candid about how having her first child scared her, and for the first time, she wasn’t able to trust her own intuition. Take a listen to hear all about decision fatigue, cooking fatigue, how simple condiments can change an entire dish, pregnancy hormones and parenting. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @edeneats Book That Has Changed The Way Eden Lives Her Life: Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster Produced by Dear…

Today’s guest on LOOKING UP is not only the youngest on the podcast to date but one of the most resilient. She’s a mental health advocate and the host of an interview series called Mind Wide Open, she’s also the daughter of the late Chris Cornell, lead vocalist and guitarist of Audioslave and Soundgarden. Lily Cornell Silver opens up about her struggle with losing loved ones to suicide, her own suicide ideation, PTSD, anxiety, depression and credits much of her healing and resiliency to being exposed to therapy at a young age. Lily is a powerhouse of vulnerability, transparency, and resilience, listen to hear her truly remarkable story. * If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation you are not alone. Please consider calling the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup…

In this episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks with Melissa Wood Tepperberg, founder of virtual fitness platform, Melissa Wood Health. Melissa shares with listeners that her purpose in life is to be someone who is here to guide others to a place of loving and accepting themselves exactly as they are. It wasn’t easy at first and Melissa struggled through anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and an eating disorder. Melissa describes that to overcome these hardships in her life, she had to do the most challenging thing of all: ask for help. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @melissawoodhealth Book That Has Changed The Way Melissa Lives Her Life: A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

On today’s episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks with acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, Tim Storey. Well known for motivating people of all walks of life, Tim shares his story of growing up in Compton, CA and sharing with us how deeply influenced he was by his teachers who helped pave the way for his future. He also shares with listeners the importance of recovery and discovery, the breakdown of the word “magical,” and how triggers aren’t always negative, but can instill positivity in our lives. Take a listen to Tim talk all about growing into skills, tools and attitudes to form a more resilient you. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @timstoreyofficial Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks to clinical psychologist and a mother of three, Dr. Becky Kennedy. Dr. Becky specializes in parenting and child development and maintains a private practice in New York City while running parenting groups and workshops. She shares with listeners everything important about parenting and how it’s related to trust, control, secrets, understanding, strategies, and frameworks. They also discuss the ultimate goal of parenting: being understanding and getting to a place of “me and my child against a problem” rather than “me against my child and the problem.” If you have kids or plan on having kids in the future, this is the episode for you. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @drbeckyatgoodinside Book That Has Changed The Way Dr. Becky Lives Her Life: Radical Acceptance:…

This episode of LOOKING UP features South Asian beauty entrepreneur, businesswoman, and founder of Live Tinted, a multicultural community all about beauty and culture, Deepica Mutyala. Take a listen to hear Dr. Deepika Chopra discuss with Deepica everything about rejection, identity, inclusivity, the mental impact of underrepresentation in the beauty industry, the emotional journey of being a first generation American, and so much more. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @deepica Book That Has Changed The Way Deepica Lives Her Life: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over 20 million people in the United States suffer from an autoimmune disease. This week’s guest features chef, award winning blog writer, and Hashimotos and Sibo advocate, Phoebe Lapine. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in her early twenties, she felt overwhelmed and confused by her doctor’s strict protocols and research she had conducted online. Phoebe started experimenting and took matters into her own hands, from diet to skincare products, to even getting in touch with her spiritual side. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @phoebelapine Book That Has Changed The Way Phoebe Lives Her Life: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra talks with VP of Talent and Development at Comedy Central and author of "Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies and Other Rituals to Fix Your Life From Someone Who's Been There,” Tara Schuster. Tara transparently opens up about her journey dealing with years of childhood neglect, depression, anxiety, shame and the struggle for perfectionism. This conversation is a deep dive into worthiness, validation, journaling, the simple daily rituals she has created to transform her mind, body and relationships and, of course, just how important it is to buy yourself the damn Lillies. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @taraschuster Book That Has Changed The Way Jessica Lives Her Life: The Artist Way by Julia Cameron Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

This season’s recap features Dr. Deepika Chopra talking to infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator lead at the COVID Tracking Project, Jessica Malaty Rivera MS. Jessica has dedicated the last 15 years of her career to infectious disease research, public health policy, and vaccine advocacy. Her speciality is in translating complex scientific concepts into impactful, accessible, and judgement free information for anyone to understand. On this special current events episode, Jessica answers the questions that many listeners have had regarding COVID and the pandemic. She explains the importance of vaccines, flattening the curve, the misguidance of some when it comes to getting vaccinated, how variants develop, and so much more. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @jessicamalatyrivera Hyperlink:…

On today’s season finale of Looking Up, Dr. Deepika Chopra welcomes guest Dr. Howard Murad, the founder and doctor behind Murad skincare founded in 1989. It’s the first modern doctor brand of clinical skincare products that set a new standard for high performance skincare. Dr. Murad tells listeners that he has always rooted his brand in science, efficacy, safety and most importantly whole body wellness. In this conversation, he shares his inspiring and resilient story of going from immigrant to pioneer. The youngest of six children and born to Jewish parents in Iraq, he fled from Baghdad with his family in 1946 at only seven. Dr. Murad shows us how he continues to build an optimistic mindset and how he turns obstacles into opportunities. If there’s one thing to take away from this episode, it’s his firm belief in the importance of truly honoring yourself. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others…

On today’s episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra and expert psychologist, master clinician, trainer and consultant, Dr. Joan Rosenberg, discuss how easy it is to avoid unwanted feelings and why you shouldn’t do that as a means to effectively process and cope. This episode talks all about Dr. Rosenbergs take on emotional mastery and what exactly the Rosenberg Reset Formula is. Take a listen to learn all about self-mastery, how negative self-talk is a distraction from unpleasant feelings, how confidence might be deeper than what you perceive it as, and how fear is defined. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @drjoanrosenberg Book That Has Changed The Way Dr. Joan Rosenberg Lives Her Life: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

On this episode of Looking Up, Dr. Deepika Chopra shares a raw and transparent conversation with actress, producer, mental health advocate, and daughter of actor Jamie Foxx, Corinne Foxx. She shares what it was like being diagnosed with anxiety at the age of 14, her partnership with NAMI, and growing up as Jamie Foxx’s daughter— discussing the way people just expected her to become another tragic celebrity story and how she squashed that perception. There’s a lot to learn from Corinne so take a listen! To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @corinnefox (hyperlink: https://instagram.com/corinnefoxx) Book That Has Changed The Way Corinne Lives Her Life: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

On today’s episode of Looking Up, mindfulness author, speaker, educator, and Director at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, Diana Winston, sits down for a conversation with Dr. Deepika Chopra about mindfulness. She talks all about the difference between mindfulness and meditation, how mindfulness can help fight the feeling of being on auto pilot, her experience as a buddhist nun and how mindfulness can be an effective treatment for both physical and emotional pain. She even takes listeners through a natural mindfulness awareness exercise and gives a glimpse as to how to be more mindful. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s episode of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra speaks with author, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf has been studying the connection between the mind and brain since the 80s and has worked with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa. Hear her take on the differences between the mind and brain, how we all experience mental messes, what it really takes to form new habits and break out of bad ones, and what a neurocycle is. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @drcarolineleaf Book That Has Changed The Way Dr. Leaf Lives Her Life: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that yoga can be a tool for resiliency and increasing optimism? And if practiced, it might even help you find a sense of connectedness, purpose, and direction. On today’s episode of Looking Up, Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders of SKY TING Yoga, open up about their yoga journey. Founded in 2015, SKY TING began in New York City with the hopes of providing Katonah yoga to yogis of all levels. Now, with SKY TING TV, Krissy and Chloe are making yoga easier and more accessible to anyone who is yoga curious. In this episode, hear discussions about cultural appropriation, accessibility within the yoga community, and how yoga, more than anything, has allowed each of them to live life with more ease. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @skyting @krissy_jones @chloe_kernaghan Books That Have Changed The Way Krissy and…

Looking Up’s guest this week is none other than actress, activist, and iWeigh founder, Jameela Jamil. We learn so much from Jameela in this conversation: she shares how therapy has helped her deal with trauma, the difference between how men and women are treated by the tabloids— educating us all on the media gaslighting that comes into play, the beauty standards that are deeply rooted in white supremacy, and why making mistakes can sometimes be important catalysts for self-growth. Jameela also highlights the importance of optimism, discussing how she re-discovered her worth in deserving to feel optimistic through positive change. and actually demanding optimism by taking action and making real positive change. She is an extraordinary example of resilience and optimism, overcoming so much while advocating and fighting for what’s right. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra…

On this episode, Lara Pia Baroncini, the founder of the cult favorite brand LPA, host of the Everything is the Best podcast, and mother to be, vulnerably shares her experience of once being “cancelled.” Her resilience in working through the emotional weight of it all is incredible and all too necessary to hear. Pia discusses adapting to change, the power of setting boundaries, complications with infertility, and understanding that personal struggle is valid, no matter what you’re going through. Pia’s story is one about being human, recognizing mistakes, and growing from them. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @piabaroncini Book That Has Changed The Way Pia Lives Her Life: In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life by Alisa Vitti Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

Each of our mental health journeys follow a different path... how one navigates through mental adversity can be a messy, non-linear, and important quest. Sometimes the tools we choose aren’t always the best ones for us but learning to cope and growing from our mistakes is undoubtedly an integral part of our recovery. On this episode of LOOKING UP, mental health advocate and son of the beloved late Robin Williams, Zak Williams, shares his story of rock bottom and how he self-medicated his past trauma. From his low points, he sought support through 12 Step and volunteering with mental health organizations. Zak embodies what it means to be a mental health warrior and has co-founded PYM with wife Olivia June, in an effort to give people a product meant for the ups and downs of life. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @zakpym…

On the season three recap of LOOKING UP, Dr. Deepika Chopra changes things up a little and takes the time to share details about her own life. She starts the episode like any other... only she’s asking herself instead of a guest the rapid fire Looking In questions. Listeners can get to know Dr. Chopra a little better and hear about some of the most moving and impactful moments season three has had on her. Take a listen and tune back in March 1 for the premiere of LOOKING UP season four. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup on Instagram Books That Changed Dr. Chopra’s Life: Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are various types of rock bottoms, often met with red flags along the way, signaling that something is wrong. These red flags can easily be overlooked or avoided for a number of reasons: pride or addiction, habit or fear, curiosity or even compulsion. This week’s LOOKING UP guest is Certified Life Coach, hypnotherapist, spiritual mentor, meditation teacher, and recovering alcoholic Ryan Haddon, who shares how her rock bottom experience was a baseline for reinvention; she chose to rebuild a new reality and make space for something much better, all while overcoming struggles with addiction, a fast paced Hollywood lifestyle, and not knowing how to live life, on life’s terms. Learn a thing or two from Ryan in this poignant episode of LOOKING UP. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @ryanhaddoncoach Book That Has Changed The Way…

Last week was Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 76th anniversary of Auschwitz’ liberation. Now more than ever it is necessary to share stories of Holocaust survivors so that history may never repeat itself. Today’s episode shares the story of one woman’s resilience, strength, determination and ability to create hope from hopelessness. Best-selling author, world renowned psychologist and PTSD expert, and Auschwitz survivor, Dr. Edith Eger, was only 16 when she was thrown in a concentration camp, spending eight months starved, tortured, beaten and humiliated by Nazis. She credits her survival to her mother’s parting words, “No one can take away from you what you've put in your mind.” Dr. Eger’s absolute truth is that she is a survivor who never allowed herself to be a victim or a prisoner of her own mind. Listen to learn all about her awe inspiring resilience and how she found hope in the darkest of places. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For…

On this week’s episode of Looking Up, Steve Schwartz, master tea blender and founder of the Los Angeles based brand, Art of Tea, shares his passion for tea and the ritual behind it. What started out as Steve studying Ayurveda so that he could help heal his mother, turned into him blending teas together in his living room for the likes of the Peninsula Hotel and acclaimed chef, Wolfgang Puck. This episode is all about about healing, resiliency, passion, rituals, mindfulness, and of course, the history of tea and its intertwined relationship to mood and mindfulness. Take a listen and contemplate what you choose to ritualize… hopefully over a warm cup of tea. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @artofteala @steveschwarx Book That Has Changed The Way Steve Lives His Life: Visions of the Fathers: Pirkei Avos with an Insightful and…

On this episode of LOOKING UP, Internet personality and professional “meme,” Jilly Hendrix, talks all about the benefits and consequences of social media— the online bullying, the exploration and beauty of being able to self-express and share through platforms, the pursuit for personal growth and understanding, and the necessity for social responsibility, researching and taking accountability before making a post. This episode delves into a lot, with much to unpack, take a listen and get ready to explore why the algorithm isn’t always the best thing. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @jillyhendrix Book That Has Changed The Way Jilly Lives Her Life: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

This week’s episode of LOOKING UP features married couple, Sophie Jaffe, founder of popular superfoods company Philosophie, and Adi Jaffe, psychologist and addiction expert. This episode tackles a whole different kind of resiliency: it’s about a couple who has been through infidelity, sex addiction, and lies, but also hours of therapy, forgiveness, and finding resiliency in order to complete a total relationship rebuild through radical transparency. Hear this incredible story of a resilient relationship, one that has overcome past trauma, addiction, and an affair, through openness, honesty, and an unconventional route to healing. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup on Instagram Guest Details: @sophie.jaffe @dradijaffe Books That Changed Sophie and Adi’s life: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton…

This week’s episode of Looking Up features relationship experts James and Suzy Pawelski. Together, they co-authored the book, “Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts.” Suzie achieved an Applied Positive Psychology Master’s degree from UPenn and Dr. James Pawelski is a professor and Director of Education in the Positive Psychology Center at UPenn, where he co-founded the Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program with Martin Seligman in 2005. This episode talks all about the science of passion, pleasure, intimacy and sex, the importance of respect, trust and communication, falling in and out of love (along with the discussion of divorce rates), what exactly a soulmate is and what it’s not, why the phrase “you complete me” is probably not the most effective thing to say to a significant other, and the real practical tools that can be used to build a longer and happier relationship. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

Dr. Iris Firstenberg, Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, is this week’s guest on Looking Up. Dr. Firstenberg specializes in strategies for creative problem solving and innovative thinking. She helps people take their business ideas from good to great using science based information on the brain. This episode emphasizes the importance of curiosity, repetition, desirable difficulties, visualization, effective practice and intentional challenge to make our brain work better for us. She also shares with listeners the groundbreaking and landmark study she was involved in with the legendary Coach Wooden, illustrating just how effective visualization can be not only for athletes, but those looking to strengthen their brain power. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup on Instagram Book That Changed Dr. Firstenberg's Life: Man's Search for…

Cosmopolitan’s resident astrologer, Stars Like Us podcast host, and author Aliza Kelly is this week’s Looking Up guest. She talks all about the intersection between psychology and astrology, and even does a live birth chart reading. There was no shying away from scientific based questions in this episode, and Aliza breaks down the art of astrology in a relatable, easy to understand way. Her approach is all about utilizing the cosmos along with empathy, intuition and mathematics to provide listeners with tools to self-actualize and sharpen free will, helping to dismantle some preconceived ideas that astrology can be limited to some sort of pre-determined life. She even breaks down a bit the significance of 2020 and what it all means in astrological terms. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup on Instagram Guest Details: @alizakelly Book That Has…

This week’s guest on Looking Up is mother, entrepreneur, former Shark Tank investor and Dry Bar founder, Alli Webb. While you might already know her story in founding the wildly successful blow dry chain, Alli gets more personal with listeners. She talks all about the death, mourning and loss one might feel after a divorce, the reinvention of ourselves, how the only way out of negative times is to understand that “what we resist persists,” the power of manifestation, and the importance of communicating emotional struggles within our community and especially with our kids. Alli’s commitment to being authentic and open about her relationship with perfection is telling of how resilient she is. She is a symbol of warmth, empathy, drive, and what it means to be a mother during difficult times. Take a listen and learn a thing or two from the inspiring Alli Webb. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others…

In this Season 2 recap episode, Dr. Deepika Chopra shares a helpful exercise she has used with clients for over the last decade. This exercise is used as a reset button, and encouraged to practice going into the holidays. This episode also shares the resiliency, the optimism, the insights and the inspiration of guests from Season 2, reminding listeners to start finding moments of hope and moments of joy in our daily lives. It’s encouraged to re-listen to episodes from this last season to take notes or catch some of the things you might’ve missed the first time listening. Tune back in for the first episode of LOOKING UP season three Monday, December 7! To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Looking Up guest is UCLA professor, memory researcher and author of the book Better With Age, Dr. Alan Castel. In this episode, you’ll learn about the differences between seeing and noticing, selective memory and all memory, how one of the most potent forms of learning is actually through mistake, and how our expectations of aging can deeply impact how we actually age. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Book That Has Changed The Way Alan Lives His Life: The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain by Gene D Cohen Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Looking Up, Ashley Tisdale talks about her experiences with depression and anxiety, and the importance of normalizing our mental health struggles. The acclaimed actress, singer and producer gets real about her personal journey with mental health, acting, non-toxic living, plastic surgery, her new wellness blog, Freshne, and of course, a little bit of High School Musical. Ashley shares how all the ups and downs of her life are just a part of her unique, resilient story. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @ashleytisdale Book That Has Changed The Way Ashley Lives Her Life: Your Power to Heal: Resolving Psychological Barriers to Your Physical Health by Henry Grayson Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode of Looking Up features Sarah Edmondson, a once struggling actor in Vancouver, who in her late twenties enrolled in a series of self-improvement seminars called ESP (Executive Success Program), aka NXIVM. Sarah worked her way up, becoming a high-level teacher and one of the most high-ranking recruiters for the program. The unraveling of NXIVM and its masked evilness is all documented on HBO’s The Vow and also Starz' Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, which follows the lives of Sarah and some of the other optimistic young recruits on their journey to becoming seasoned members and into a dark traumatic world of branding women, forced labor, sex trafficking and slavery. But Sarah’s story is much more than that. It’s a story of a woman, mother, wife and a marriage that survives a cult. She tells listeners in this episode a story of resilience, learning and relearning, and moving forward. In most recent news, Keith Raniere, the cult leader of NXIVM, has been sentenced to 120 years in prison, after the…

Do you have a system in your home? Do you and your partner have clearly defined expectations and well-defined roles? Is there fairness and transparency? My guest on today’s episode of Looking Up, Eve Rodsky, says that couples rarely - if ever - are able to answer yes to all three of these questions, and she’s made it her life’s work to change that. In this episode, Eve shares with us how she’s working to change society, one marriage at a time. She has a simple solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of childrearing and domestic life responsibilities. In her book, Fair Play, she uses her Harvard Law School degree and years of organizational management experience to create a system to help couples rebalance all of the work it takes to run a home and reimagine their relationship, time and purpose. Eve talks about it all in this episode, and how we can (and why we should) put an end to major misconceptions and lies we are fed about the Gender Division of Labor. To purchase your own THINGS ARE…

So much loss has taken place over this past year and that loss looks different for all of us. So many Looking Up guests have recognized some of the gifts they've received by way of their struggle during this time… but one thing that’s important to highlight is human flexibility, the ability to be emotionally and mentally flexible, or what it means to adapt, to recreate, to reinvent and to pivot to find new paths moving forward, especially when faced with setbacks. This week’s guest is a reality tv alumni, author, entrepreneur, restaurateur and mom. She was on the Bravo show Ladies of London for 3 seasons, is the owner of two LA hotspots, The Draycott and Olivetta, and is the creator of the new kids' snack brand Mavericks. In the face of the pandemic when restaurants closed for so many months she reinvented her business model and did so all with the focus on how she could help our healthcare heroes. We talk about finding light in less than ideal situations, her entrepreneurial spirit, the battles we are all…

Many of us have experienced in one way or another the symptoms of performance anxiety. Whether that be fumbling words during a speech, getting sweaty palms on a first date, or even messing up lines in a play you memorized by heart. The feeling might make you cast doubt on yourself, despite knowing you worked hard. Looking Up's guest for this week is Dr. Don Greene, a peak performance psychologist whose specialty is overcoming performance anxiety. His comprehensive approach has been taught at Juilliard, the Los Angeles Opera, the New World Symphony and even the US Olympic Training Program. His students have been awarded prestigious positions with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, NY Philharmonic and some have received gold medals during their work with him. His TED TALK has over 31M Views! Take a listen to Dr. Don Greene and learn more about overcoming the fear and anxiety that might come with your performance abilities. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit…

Take a listen to this week’s episode of Looking Up with Whitney port: Business woman, reality television star, wife, and mother. This conversation includes all things transparent, and she gets real about mental health, the ups and downs of motherhood, and of course, her time in reality television. Whitney is not afraid to stand up for what’s in her best interest, even if that means going against societal pressures and norms. Whitney embraces growth through loss, struggles, and what she defines as personal wins. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @whitneyeveport Book That Has Changed The Way Whitney Lives Her Life: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s episode of Looking Up, we embrace the therapeutic qualities and emotional benefits of writing with successful poet and published author, Alex Elle, who has overcome a number of her own hardships throughout her life by way of writing. You may recognize some of her work from the widely popular “Notes to Self” series, where she posts thousands of self affirmations and quotes as a reminder that we are human and capable of healing. Not only do we talk about the importance of writing, but also the importance of reparenting ourselves, teaching our children the necessity of mental wellbeing, and allowing space for joy. Grab a pen and some paper, this episode will inspire you to simply want to write. To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @alex_elle Book That Has Changed The Way Alex Lives Her Life: A Three Dog Life by Abigail…

In the Season Two premiere of Looking Up, Sophia Bush, actress (One Tree Hill, Chicago P.D, Incredibles 2) talks all about the importance of being empathic, having curiosity, always seeking to learn and shares her fight for social and political justice. Now more than ever, Sophia’s voice, which is broadcasted to millions of people through social media, is necessary and critical; she is spreading the importance of being an activist in the community, voting to make real and lasting change, and standing up for what’s right. She gets real with us about how to advocate for change in the face of a country divided, and how sometimes the hardest person to advocate for can be one’s own self. Stick around for some inspiration, transparent storytelling and motivation… To purchase your own THINGS ARE LOOKING UP Optimism Deck of Cards please visit ThingsAreLookingUp.co For more BTS footage of this episode and any others follow @drdeepikachopra + @allthingsarelookingup Guest Details: @sophiabush Books That Changed The Way…