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Doctor-Patient Relations and Medical Outcomes

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on February 24, 2020

When a med student was treated respectfully, it brightened her week. This reflects on doc-patient communication, on patient health, and on ROI.

When a med student was treated respectfully, it brightened her week. This reflects on doc-patient communication, on patient health, and on ROI.

Marriage
Why I Hate Marriage Proposals

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on February 13, 2020

Marriage proposals are irresistible. They make me cry. They also strike me as a flawed model for married life. I’d advise you to resist them.

Marriage proposals are irresistible. They make me cry. They also strike me as a flawed model for married life. I’d advise you to resist them.

Pregnancy
Why Induction Matters—to One in Three Pregnant Women

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on September 6, 2018

The ‘need’ to be induced may not be medical, and ‘deciding’ about it is practically impossible mid-labor. A new book by a midwifery superstar helps you find all the answers.

The ‘need’ to be induced may not be medical, and ‘deciding’ about it is practically impossible mid-labor. A new book by a midwifery superstar helps you find all the answers.

Pregnancy
Celebrity Guru: Suffering Is Optional

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on June 26, 2018

What does the guru to the stars say about birth? And why stop at birth, when you can apply it to life in general? Give suffering meaning, for starters.

What does the guru to the stars say about birth? And why stop at birth, when you can apply it to life in general? Give suffering meaning, for starters.

Trust
Even Jessica Biel Was Unprepared for her Delivery

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on April 10, 2018

Jessica Biel and hubby Justin Timberlake felt exhausted, disillusioned and totally in shock post-birth.
New book reveals: Hollywood birth preparation left some essentials out.

Jessica Biel and hubby Justin Timberlake felt exhausted, disillusioned and totally in shock post-birth.
New book reveals: Hollywood birth preparation left some essentials out.

Openness
What to REALLY expect when having a baby

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on March 26, 2018

Are birth challanges unexpected? And what does it tell us about the way women prepare for this monumental event?
A new quest beging. Join me for the ride.

Are birth challanges unexpected? And what does it tell us about the way women prepare for this monumental event?
A new quest beging. Join me for the ride.

Gratitude
What Gift Will No One Return?

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on January 15, 2018

At this time of year, we’re gazing at that gift we were too lazy to return. Or dreading getting the wrong thing for Valentine's. Here's the one gift everyone appreciates, always.

At this time of year, we’re gazing at that gift we were too lazy to return. Or dreading getting the wrong thing for Valentine's. Here's the one gift everyone appreciates, always.

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The Friend Effect: 23 Surprising Ways Other People Shape You

Having friends protects you in multiple ways, from slowing cellular aging to deterring bullies to bolstering your self-esteem.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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