Beyond Normal

Season 1 Recap - Tom, Amy and Nate

Beyond Normal hosts Tom, Amy, and Nate gather online to discuss their favorite moments from season one.

The Pandemic Pantry - Carolyn Denton (Episode 15)

Licensed Nutritionist, Carolyn Denton, talks to Amy about how the pandemic has shaken up our eating routines. Carolyn explains how planning your meals can help you sleep better and deal with stress. She also describes the crucial elements to consider when building your "pandemic pantry."

Money Matters - Stefon Walters (Episode 14)

In this episode, Tom talks with author, speaker, and finance expert, Stefon Walters, about how to think about our money during these uncertain times. He also shares useful finance strategies that are great to practice anytime.

Wellbeing 101 - Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD (Episode 13)

In this episode, Tom chats with Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., the Director at the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing. She shares some of the fundamentals of wellbeing and practical ways to boost it in the era of Covid-19 and beyond.

Pandemic Inequity - Aparna Rae (Episode 12)

Diversity and inclusion expert, Aparna Rae, talks with Amy Conger about how the health crisis is impacting the workforce and communities in the U.S. She shares her perspective on the responses of organizations and ways that individuals can step up to support their communities.

Voices - Anonymous (Bonus)

This Beyond Normal Voices submission comes from an anonymous listener who's in the midst of navigating a life-changing loss during these unprecedented times. She's using music to help heal shares her song with us all.

Healing From Grief - Tim Desmond (Episode 11)

Psychotherapist, author, and meditation practitioner, Tim Desmond, chats with Nate Matson about the wave of grief many of us are experiencing during the pandemic. Tim shares ways to slow down, view these feelings in a new light, and ultimately cultivate more joy and contentment.

Socially Distant - Julianne Holt-Lunstad (Episode 10)

Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University where she runs their Social Connections and Health Research Laboratory. In this episode, she talks with Tom Godfrey about the impact that social isolation and loneliness have on our society, specifically in this time when we're being forced to socially isolate from the ones we love.

Caregiving During Coronavirus -- Melanie Merriman (Episode 9)

Author, hospice and palliative care professional, and caregiving expert, Melanie Merriman, talks with The Big Know's Nate Matson about caring for our aging loved ones during COVID-19 and she shares tips for caregivers to maintain a sense of balance and control in these challenging times.

Finding Purpose in Times of Uncertainty - Richard Leider (Episode 8)

Writer and thought leader on the art of living purposefully, Richard Leider, talks to Tom Godfrey about why purpose is so fundamental to our health and happiness. He shares his six-step process for discovering your purpose and living with a greater sense of purpose every day.