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Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast

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Navigating through life can be quite challenging, especially if you don’t have enough support. But when you have the right tools and knowledge, this can lead you to infinite personal growth. That’s the goal of The Self-Improvement Atlas, a podcast that provides insights into Personal Science.

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01:06:14

Sarah Hentges: Fitness for Change — Self and...

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2025/07/02

Fitness is at the very center of personal growth: by all accounts, it offers a positive impact on one’s mood, sleep, stress, energy levels, and mental health. In this episode of Self Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia interviews fitness instructor Sarah Hentges.Teaching community yoga classes at the UMA Bangor campus and dance and fitness classes at Bangor YMCA, Sarah Hentges is an insightful fitness instructor. That aside, Sarah Hentges serves as

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01:06:14

Sarah Hentges: Fitness for Change — Self and...

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2025/06/23

Fitness is at the very center of personal growth: by all accounts, it offers a positive impact on one’s mood, sleep, stress, energy levels, and mental health. In this episode of Self Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia interviews fitness instructor Sarah Hentges.Teaching community yoga classes at the UMA Bangor campus and dance and fitness classes at Bangor YMCA, Sarah Hentges is an insightful fitness instructor. That aside, Sarah Hentges serves as

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51:18

Lyssandra Guerra: Tracking the Menstrual Cycle to...

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2025/06/09

As science expands and more studies are finally conducted on women’s health, more and more interesting connections are being made on the impact of the menstrual cycle on overall health. In this episode, expert Lyssandra Guerra joins host Joahanna to talk about something everyone goes through - stress - and how it might be connected to the cycle. Lyssandra Guerra is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and the Founder of Native Palms Nutrition based in Oakland, California. She has over

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46:47

Sharon Gleeson: Prioritizing Health in a Hectic...

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2025/05/09

Prioritizing health in our mile-a-minute days can feel like an impossible task. Between work, family, social obligations, and personal interests, we’re often left feeling drained and out of sync with our own well-being. Yet, it remains all the more crucial for us to treat our health as a priority. So, in this episode, host Marie Stella is joined by health coach Sharon Gleeson to explore routines that prioritize health.Working with busy executives, leaders, and teams across a range of industries to

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43:08

Dr. Samantha McLeod: Self-Care Psychology —...

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2025/04/25

Self-care is a term that’s been trending everywhere from the early stages of social media, but what does it truly mean? Beyond the aesthetically pleasing Instagram posts of bubble baths and scented candles lies the psychology explored in this episode of Self-Improvement Atlas.Joining our host Marie Stella is clinical health psychologist Dr. Samantha McLeod, who’s been running her own wellbeing center since 2009, which aims to help others live with vitality as their potential becomes reality,

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49:43

Tom Cronin — Meditation for Better Focus and...

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2025/03/27

Meditation has often been a topic of discussion when it comes to inner peace, but rarely discussed are the effects of meditation on our workplace productivity. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by meditation teacher Tom Cronin to learn more about what meditation can do for our focus and efficiency.Having spent 26 years in finance markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers, Tom Cronin had experienced a crisis

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01:02:26

Kathy Ožaković: Embracing Authenticity for Positive...

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2025/03/14

Society’s beauty standards can be crushing to the self-worth, affecting adolescents and adults alike. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by dietitian and wellness coach Kathy Ožaković to learn more about how embracing authenticity is the first step toward improving body image.Grounded in her personal triumphs over mental health challenges, Kathy Ožaković is an integrative dietitian, wellness coach, and health practitioner who

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01:26:40

Nicholas Stewart, MBA, CSSC — Sleep Hygiene: Tips for...

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2025/01/02

In today’s fast-paced world, quality sleep is often elusive. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant chats with sleep coach Nicholas Stewart, MBA, CSSC on what it takes to get a good night’s rest.With expertise in helping professionals achieve peak performance through improved sleep, Nicholas Stewart, MBA, CSSC is the brains behind bestselling book "Sleep Fitness". He empowers diverse clientele, from business owners to entire teams, to

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01:10:06

Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D.: Understanding Human Facial...

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2024/12/19

Faces are merely a canvas upon which emotions are painted. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant sits down with world-renowned facial expression expert Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D. to investigate the science behind how we communicate our feelings through subtle cues.As a scientist, author, and teacher, Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D. seeks to help people understand themselves and one another better, connect with one another, find peace and joy in life,

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01:03:18

Dr. Vanessa Dennen: Nurturing Identity in...

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2024/11/21

Virtual environments and digital interactions are becoming increasingly central to our lives, and with that, comes a host of questions: Do online communities influence our identity? To what extent? So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella Quek is joined by Dr. Vanessa Dennen to learn more about online communities and its effect on our self-identityAs professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies at Florida State University,

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41:00

Giovanni Dienstmann: Beginner's Meditation — Finding...

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2024/10/24

Meditation is taking the world by storm, with information available on social media outlets and blogs alike. But, understanding the fundamentals of meditation and what types might be suited for your goals and lifestyle is key to making it work. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by meditation teacher Giovanni Dienstmann for beginner-friendly meditation advice.Having practiced meditation since 14 years old, Giovanni Dienstmann

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50:31

Richard Holden: Money in the 21st Century |...

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2024/10/16

In an age where financial literacy is paramount, knowledge of how money works in the 21st century can make all the difference in financial planning. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by economics professor Richard Holden to get a grasp on our rapidly changing economic landscape.A professor of economics at UNSW Business School with a strong passion for education, Richard also serves as the director of the Economics of

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42:00

Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D.: Healing Trauma with...

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2024/09/12

Trauma tends to leave deep scars on the psyche and spirit, yet there exists a path to healing, especially when accompanied by meditation. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by professor Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D.As a professor in the Department of Public Health, as well as faculty in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Syracuse University, Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D. possesses extensive knowledge on trauma

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01:14:13

Samantha Sadighi — The Art of Sleep: Hygiene Mastery...

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2024/08/29

It is common knowledge that eating well and exercising are the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle. But what about sleep hygiene? This week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with sleep consultant Samantha Sadighi about all the work that goes into becoming a successful sleeper.As a psychology graduate and former insomniac with over 20 years of corporate experience, Samantha Sadighi channels a wealth of knowledge into helping professionals overcome

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43:24

Dominique Mulhane — Self-Acceptance for Positive Body...

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2024/08/15

Our world is saturated with distorted ideals of beauty, and so many of us have grappled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt at some point in our lives. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by psychologist Dominique Mulhane to discuss what self-acceptance can do for positive body image.With an interest in eating disorders, weight management and body image issues, Dominique Mulhane is a general psychologist and eating

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38:20

Carol Brennan: Journaling for Stress Management and...

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2024/07/18

The simple act of putting pen to paper can offer incredible catharsis, especially for the easily stressed. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by journaling coach Carol Brennan to learn about everything that makes journaling work.Hailing from Scotland, United Kingdom, Carol Brennan specializes in helping female entrepreneurs manage their stress levels with journaling. She owned her first diary at the tender age of seven, and

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43:47

Stephanie Drawdy: Art x AI: Discover Yourself in...

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2024/06/07

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has graced our devices for over a decade, yet an enigma surrounding it persists. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by artist-attorney Stephanie Drawdy to learn more about AI and how it can assist us in our artistic pursuits.As an artist with a background in law, Stephanie portrays topics of passion, like art restitution and human rights, in her ongoing

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53:26

Anthony Hartcher: The Impact of Proper Nutrition on...

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2024/05/23

From the food we consume to the nutrients our bodies absorb, every bite we take has the potential to influence our mood, cognition, and overall mental state. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by clinical nutritionist Anthony Hartcher to discuss proper nutrition and its impact on our mental health.An inspirational speaker on a variety of health and wellbeing topics including mental health, and nutrition subjects, Anthony’s

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42:25

Monica Kalra: Breaking Taboos — Navigating Divorce...

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2024/05/09

Often laden with cultural taboos and societal pressures, divorce—especially within communities of color—is often shrouded in silence and stigma. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by divorce and relationship confidence coach Monica Kalra to deconstruct divorce within cultural contexts. The founder of Revorce, a term coined by Monica to mean ‘to revive, reclaim, and reset before and after divorce’, Monica was

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46:44

Deborah Heiser: Retire with a Purpose — Finding...

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2024/04/11

Retirement often marks the culmination of one’s professional career, but it also heralds a new chapter filled with opportunities for self-reflection, growth, and fulfillment. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by applied developmental psychologist Deborah Heiser to uncover the transformative potential of retirement.Having been featured in Forbes and quoted in a plethora of established publications such as The New

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