Stay Calm with Bob Roth

Peak PerformanceThe future is a fog for many of us right now, and it can be confusing how to move forward. In this final episode of the season, Bob encourages us to utilize the practical health tips we've learned from this series to develop a “core course for peak performance.” In this way, Bob assures us (and science confirms), we are the road to becoming happier and more productive than we ever thought was possible.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust your gut. We humans have been doing it for ages, as Bob explains today, in his mini-master class on how intuition is hardwired in our brains—and how making the right decision can be as simple as listening to your own inner voice.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meditation is a key part of Hugh Jackman’s life. He meditated before hosting the Academy Awards, he meditates before he goes on stage and during a lunch break in the middle of a film shoot. Bob tells the story of teaching Hugh to meditate nine years ago and how the practice keeps him centered and down-to-earth—and gives him the energy to do good in the world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know how you feel when you do something nice for someone—without an expectation of even a "thank you?” It feels nice, right? Well it’s not all in your head. Research shows it’s also in your brain and body. Today, Bob explains the power of kindness for your health—and happiness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob tells the story of Adora Iris Lee, civil rights pioneer in the 1970s, leader of the fight against HIV AIDS in the 1980s, a public health specialist, and community organizer who is now working with a team of experts to bring meditation to families in the high-crime neighborhoods of Ward 8 in Washington, DC. Adora hopes to use their work as a model for communities around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one is immune to stress. Especially not children and teens. Today, in Part 2 from his discussion from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud, Bob shares insights of how to help a whole younger generation deal with the very real pandemic of stress and anxiety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s better than to feel deep gratitude for the special people and places and things we love. Today, Bob shares the wise words of inspiring figures like Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the Persian poet Hafez, Khalil Gibran, among others—followed by one minute of quiet to give you the time to feel grateful for your own life. What a wonderful way to start our day on the right path.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is the time to take it slow. Today, find a few minutes of peace as Bob reads wise words on tranquility from some of the world’s greatest minds, like Pico Iyer, Laozi, and Goethe. They will help carry you through your day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist, Sharon Isbin, performed at Ground Zero in honor of those lost on September 11, she proved that music is a powerful healing tool. A 40-year meditator, Sharon brings audiences to transcendence through the universality of her music.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey was a middle schooler with a tough reputation as the class bully. When Transcendental Meditation lessons were offered in his inner-city school, Joey started to change. The trauma that caused him to lash out began to heal, his hyper-reactivity quieted down. Bob explains the science behind meditation that can help all of us, Joey included, stay calm amidst the storms of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teens and young adults are currently experiencing more stress and anxiety today than any generation before them. Today, Bob shares wisdom from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud who urges parents to schedule “radical downtime” for young people—a few minutes of unfocused time each day to recharge their brains and reinvigorate their lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob gets into the science of stress. Why do small annoyances set us off? Is a good night’s sleep really key to combating anxiety? You’ll learn about this and so much more as Bob instructs us on how meditation can help you stay calm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey is a veteran who, like many others with his experience, had a difficult time making the transition back into civilian life. It wasn’t until he met Dr. Gordon, a specialist who works with veterans who have PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, that he began to truly heal through Transcendental Meditation. Listen to Corey’s story to learn TM “resurrected” him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even in normal times, nursing is a stressful profession. But now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, stress and trauma have reached epidemic levels. Amy always wanted to be a nurse and she followed her dream into a deeply satisfying 40-year career. Bob recounts Amy's story and how she used meditation to overcome her own traumas and how she is now working to share this resource with nurses everywhere so they can continue to care for those in need. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be surprised that we can learn a lot from the CEO of Tupperware Brands about meditation. Rick Goings has proven himself a great leader, not just of an international company, but as a force for good in the world. Listen to hear how he is dedicated to uplifting others by spreading Transcendental Meditation to at-risk youth and veterans who could be saved by it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda is a pediatrician in Washington’s Ward 8 and deals with life and death every day. A difficult childhood filled with trauma, as an adult she turned to Transcendental Meditation to help her cope. It gave her courage to be true to herself and even sparked creativity and success in her career. Like Yolanda, you can use meditation as a way out of a bad circumstance.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we embrace the benefits of being alone. Bob tells the story of Jessie, a single mom who found that meditation helps her connect to herself and appreciate true solitude despite the quarantine. Jessie’s story reveals what we can all do to gain the most from simply being with ourselves.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think jet lag throws off your biological clock—makes you feel dazed and confused? Well, living under the constant disruption of a quarantine can be even worse. If you want to stay truly calm, you need to align your sleep and waking cycles with the circadian rhythms of nature. Bob offers simple tips on how to do this so you can feel healthier and happier during these strange and uncertain times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might not expect the Vatican to sponsor a medical conference on innovative health solutions for the 21st century that would include a presentation by Bob and Katy Perry on Transcendental Meditation for children’s health. They did—and it was super well received. Bob talks about the dangers faced by kids under stress and his appreciation for Katy’s global work to support young girls at risk.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s normal to feel lonely during these turbulent times—but sometimes it can be frightening, too. Fortunately, there are resources available to help you feel better about isolating. Transcendental Meditation can be a big help because it reconnects you to your steady, calm, inner self. But there are other tips that can make a big difference—as you will hear from Bob in his timely message for all of us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.