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The Pulse Archive
Lightening the Load of Motherhood
Modern motherhood can feel impossible — from juggling kids and work, to finding a quiet moment for self-care. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.
Air Date: May 10, 2024
Listen 48:30How a breast cancer diagnosis deepened the bond between a mother and her son
Philadelphia Filmmaker Dave Kalema recalls a summer when his mother juggled supporting her injured son and her own breast cancer treatment.
3 months ago
Listen 12:08Rediscovering America’s War on Bad Posture
We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.
Air Date: May 3, 2024
Listen 48:36Hand surgeon David Ring reflects on the mistake that shook him to his core — and what caused it.
4 months ago
Listen 12:46From mistakes to depression, anonymous support groups are tackling physician’s mental health
When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.
4 months ago
Listen 7:46Breaking the Silence on Medical Mistakes
When medical mistakes happen, patients often find themselves left in the dark about what went wrong. We explore what’s behind the wall of silence.
Air Date: April 26, 2024
Listen 51:08The price of a gunshot: Health impacts and the cost of violence on Latinos
Gun violence suffered by Latinos in the U.S. has increased. Survivors often face a difficult road ahead that includes medical bills and accessing mental health resources.
4 months ago
Listen 10:08La violencia armada que sufren los latinos en Estados Unidos ha aumentado. Los sobrevivientes deben atravesar un arduo camino que incluye elevados costos médicos y dificultade
4 months ago
Has the plant-based meat revolution fizzled out?
Plant-based meat made a big splash when it first launched, but now sales have fallen, and two leading companies laid off workers. And yet some restaurants continue to grow.
4 months ago
Listen 11:00Some researchers say plastic recycling is a 'fraud' — What do we do now?
Only about five percent of plastics produced annually are recycled in the U.S. So how much plastic is five percent? And will recycling that amount make a difference?
4 months ago
Listen 11:00From cold washing to detergent sheets: greener options for laundry
How we do our laundry has gotten an eco-friendly makeover — but do greener options impact the cleaning power of our wash cycle?
4 months ago
Listen 10:53Living Greener — One Decision at a Time
In honor of Earth Day, we explore everyday choices that can impact the environment in big ways.
Air Date: April 19, 2024
Listen 56:22One bold initiative to recruit Mexican doctors to help bridge language barriers back home
A physician and policy expert team up on a decades-long effort to bring Spanish-speaking doctors to California — and the roadblocks that stood in their way.
4 months ago
Listen 25:11Un médico y un experto de políticas se unen en un esfuerzo de décadas para traer médicos mexicanos a California – y los obstáculos que enfrentaron.
4 months ago
Bridging the Gaps for Latino Health
Latinos are America’s biggest minority — and yet many of them feel alienated by our country’s health care system.
Air Date: April 12, 2024
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