Checking In w/ Dr. Sue Varma

Checking In with Michelle Williams

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 578 Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Michelle and Dr. Varma are exercising optimism! Dr. Sue Varma shares her experience as a health professional during the 9/11 tragedy and the COVID pandemic. She also dives into toxic positivity, cultural impact on mental wellness and the “4 M’s” of mental health. CHECK IN to this episode to find out how movement can improve your mental health.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.5	Guaranteed Human.
0:04.4	Welcome to checking in with Michelle Williams,
0:06.6	a production of IHeart Radio and The Black Effect.
0:28.7	I know you've heard the song, Don't worry, be happy, or, sis, just be positive.
0:30.4	It's all going to be okay.
0:34.8	I'm excited to talk to Dr. Sue Varma.
0:39.9	She's got a book called Practical Optimism, The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being.
0:41.3	And I want to get her thoughts on the term toxic positivity.
0:45.3	If you've heard that term or if somebody has been too positive while you've been going
0:50.6	through something, I want you to listen to this episode.
0:56.4	Hello, welcome to another amazing episode of checking in.
1:00.0	I really hope that you have been enjoying the variety of the previous episodes.
1:05.5	They have been so fun, so, so positive, so affirming, and it kind of lines up with our guests that we have today.
1:14.7	I'm sure you've seen her as an expert on the Today Show or Good Morning America.
1:19.9	She's an author, psychiatrist, New York University medical professor, a two-time share care Emmy winner.
1:27.5	Please welcome Dr. Sue Varma to checking in.
1:31.4	Thank you so much for having me, Michelle.
1:33.2	So great to see you.
1:34.6	I'm just so delighted.
1:36.2	I know me and the producers of checking in.
1:38.9	We are delighted to have you here.
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