- Why did people buy up all the toilet papers at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic? then the hand sanitizers, and then face masks?

- How does chaos impact our sound decision-making?

- Can we learn to make better decisions with money when we panic?

To understand how our behavior influence what we do with our wallet, in this episode, you’ll learn why we buy what we buy, when we buy it and how we buy it. Remember at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, where all the toilet paper were one of the first commodity to be all bought up by the Masses? How does panic impact our decision-making and what we do with our wallet? You’ll learn easy to apply theory and concept based on behavioral economics and how these concepts can be applied to your personal and professional life. You can learn to pivot your business so it will survive and thrive during these uncertain times. If you’re ready to be a smarter and savvy consumer in midst of any chaos, then stay tune and listen on.

Our podcast guest speaker is Pei-Ying Chua who has a background in data science, economics, and neuroscience. Her experiences range across behavioral insights, data analytics for policy-making, and economic analysis. In particular, she is well-versed in communicating and working with stakeholders from multiple different domains. In her spare time, she enjoys writing about obscure concepts in more relatable ways. She holds combined BSc in Vision Science and Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne, an MPhil in Neuroscience from Cambridge, and an MA in Management from Harvard. She writes a newsletter for Linkedin and is the author of the book called “One-Minute Theorems” .

Connect with her on LinkedIn and subscribe to her LinkedIn Newsletter at Pei Ying Chua

- Does climate change really exist?

- What are the truths and misconceptions about climate change?

- Are you the only one worrying about climate change?

In this episode, you’ll learn the different causes of climate change and how climate extreme, such as too hot or too cold, can impact your health and what you can do about it? We also dive into the policy-making process in addressing climate change and how you can be part of this new change in creating a better environmental friendly place for yourself and your family and loved ones. Listen on.

Dr. Edward Maibach is a George Mason University Distinguished University Professor and director of Mason’s Center for Climate Change Communication. His work focuses on developing and applying social science insight to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize earth’s life-sustaining climate and prevent further harm from climate change. He earned his doctoral degree in communication science at Stanford University, his Masters in Public Health degree at San Diego State University, and his BA in psychology at University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Maibach will cover:

- What causes climate change?
- What are the major health impacts of climate extremes?
- What are the potential impacts of climate change on the pandemic? (i.e. any thoughts on coronavirus pandemic)
- What are the major challenges for scientists studying climate change and health linkages?
- How does the US develop policy responses to climate change?
- What can be done to protect populations from climate impacts?

Learn more about Dr. Edward Maibach at https://communication.gmu.edu/people/emaibach

Be a change agent for climate change by joining the Global Climate and Health Alliance at http://climateandhealthalliance.org

Learn more about climate change communication strategies at https://www.climatechangecommunication.org/portfolio-view/edward-maibach-4/

Learn about the Paris Agreement at https://cop23.unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement

Learn more about the Yale University Program on Climate Communication at https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/about/

- Are you putting a bandage to your illness, fatigue and physical exhaustion?
- Do you rather know the root cause of your illness so you can live a life with ease without “dis-ease”?
- Perhaps it is the time to explore lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, a whole-person approach to health and wellness .

In this episode, you’ll learn what defines functional medicine and lifestyle from Dr. Mullen.
She will share health topics on addressing:
1. gut health
2. hormone imbalance
3. adrenal fatigue
4. fertility
5. men’s health.

Are you ready to explore a different way to look at your own health?

Stay tune and listen on. Dr. Tiffany Mullen is the CEO and Co-founder of Vytal Health, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based telemedicine startup company. Years after feeling frustrated by the health-care system, both as a patient and as a physician, Dr. Mullen left corporate health care behind to cofound Vytal Health. Vytal Health is a membership-based telemedicine company focused on solving health problems that have been overlooked or under-treated by traditional health care. Prior to launching Vytal Health, Dr. Mullen led Aurora Health Care's Department of Integrative Medicine as a its Medical Director, growing it to the largest department in the country. Dr. Mullen is dually board-certified in Family and Integrative Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona and her Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Learn more about the whole-person approach to health at https://vytalhealth.com.

How do you maintain your peace in midst of chaos?

"I direct my energy using my internal compass to direct my wellness map, my wellness plan” - Dr. Kee Chan.

In this episode, Dr. Kee Chan, the host of the podcast "What is Public Health?" will cover the seven dimensions of the wellness and how you can design your life your way. Dr. Chan is the author of the "The Wellness Plan", which is the available on Amazon.

Let’s discover your DNA blueprint and your internal compass to guide you through the seven dimensions of wellness:

1. Physical

2. Emotional

3. Intellectual

4. Spiritual

5. Social

6. Occupational

7. Environmental

Wanna learn how to create your wellness plan and stick with it?

1) You can get my book titled “The Wellness Plan” The DNA Guide to Healthy Living by Dr. Kee Chan on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Plan-Guide-Healthy-Living/dp/1542537223/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+wellness+plan+dr.+k+chan&qid=1597154640&sr=8-2

2) sign up on my website to get a free wellness planner - it is not the book, but give you an introductory planner to get you started on your way at my www.whatispublichealthpodcast.com

3) if you want to really do deep dive, I’ll be releasing an online course called ‘The Wellness Plan’ which go over the art and science of wellness at https://whatispublichealthpodcast.wordpress.com/onlinecourse/

Join the Podfest Global Virtual Summit from August 10-15, 2020! Learn from over 300+ sessions on starting, launching, marketing, and maintaining your podcast from your podcasters! My two talks are scheduled on August 15th at 10am and 12pm (CST). My first talk is "Four things you need to consider before you launch your podcast". Get tips on developing your ‘personal and social’ why, how to create a business plan (even if it’s just one-pager), conduct a SWOT analysis which stands for strengths weakness opportunities and threats, and a launch and interview schedule My second talk is about "making your podcast relatable, educational and teachable". I will highlight my top 3 most downloadable episode and what makes them most shareable. The link to the event is my show notes. I hope you meet you virtually at the podcast expo.

Get Tickets NOW at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podfest-global-summit-tickets-111691753040?aff=Podfest&afu=129077230797

Are you struggling to put food on the table (during this coronavirus pandemic)?

Do you need resources for your family because you are recently unemployed?

Are you tired of being isolated and need an outlet to contribute back to your community (without leaving your home)?

Then, listen to this episode, Benjamin Holt who is the Director of Philanthropy at the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (SSNC), will share how his non-profit organization is pivoting its services (such as food pantry) and programming for children, adults and elderly during this coronavirus pandemic. The SSNC serves the residents of Northwest Milwaukee, offering services for every age and stage of life. With an emphasis on education, employment, youth, and health & wellness, the SSNC helps over 8,000 individuals annually.

If you’re in need of food, check out their hours for their food pantry and other resources for you and your families to survive and thrive through this coronavirus pandemic.

Learn more about Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (SSNC) at http://www.ssnc-milw.org