Pt. 2: 1 In 4 People Living On The Streets Are 55 And Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
We talk about why this population is especially vulnerable out on the streets and why it’s so hard to find a way back once you’re in this position.
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Part 1: 1 in 4 People Living on the Streets Are 55 and Older: Where Do We Go From Here?
Each year, older adults make up a greater proportion of America’s homeless population and these numbers are only expected to keep rising.
The Allure of the Four-Day Workweek
We discuss the pros and cons of a four-day workweek and if this shift is feasible for America’s complex and varied workforce.
Exploring Innovations in Addiction Treatment
With the opioid epidemic raging on into 2022, what’s on the forefront of treatment research when it comes to better tackling substance use disorders? Dr. Anna Rose Childress, a professor and psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, joins us this week to breakdown the decades-long epidemic, the challenges of treating addiction and share some new innovations in clinical research.
The Mounting Student Loan Crisis
Federal student loan debt has ballooned in recent years. In 2007, debt totaled $642 billion dollars. Fourteen years later, this number has risen to close to $1.7 trillion. More than 43 million Americans have student loan debt, with the average person owing around $39,000.
The Power of Persevering Through Life’s Challenges (2021)
Life has many challenges – but it’s how you respond to these obstacles that truly matter. Characteristics like passion, perseverance and grit can all factor into the end result and can make all the difference rather than focusing on pure talent or intelligence.
The Value of Grit (2018)
We talk to an expert about grit, the intangible "thing" that encompasses someone's passion and perseverance, and how it encourages a person to pursue their goals.
Grit: The passion and perseverance to succeed (2016)
We discuss how grit, passion, hope and perseverance all play into the ability for some individuals to keep on course and accomplish great things.
