Her Starring Role with Michele Lamoureux

Gloria Mark, PhD, is the author of "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity". In this fascinating conversation, Gloria explains the science of attention and specific solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies. You'll learn why the average attention span is now 47 seconds and why she believes it is important to make our wellbeing a priority. If you are looking for proven ways to get less distracted and live happier, this is a must-listen!
 
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What You'll Learn:
1️⃣ Whether attention span is a global issue and what she observed
2️⃣ How her research over nearly twenty years shows that "our attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen." It used to be 2.5 minutes.
3️⃣ Some of the reasons we have diminishing attention span
4️⃣ The different attention types she discovered
Multi-tasking which eats up our attentional resources
When we are mentally exhausted we are more susceptible to distractions
Technology isn't the only issue as 1/2 the time we self-interrupt, and much more.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Website: www.gloriamark.com
Book: Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD
 
GUEST BIO:
Gloria Mark is Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She received her PhD from Columbia University in psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people's lives: examining multitasking, interruptions, and emotions. She has published over 200 articles, and in 2017 was inducted into the ACM SIGCHI Academy which recognizes leaders in the field of human-computer interaction. She has presented her work at SXSW and the Aspen Ideas Festival, and her research has appeared in the popular media, e.g. New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Atlantic, the BBC, and many others. Her upcoming book Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity presents the science of attention plus solutions for regaining focus with our personal technologies.
 
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Hey beautiful stars I'm sharing a quote by my favorite poet that reminds us that magic is in the little things—and that joy is around us at all times, if we take the time to pay attention. I hope this solocast inspires you to take time to enjoy the little moments in your life. It's a great place to start if you are unsure how to unhook from the patterns that are keeping you stuck.
 

BUY: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
 
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Hey beautiful stars just a reminder to prioritize your health in this 10-minute solocast with Michele Lamoureux.
 
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Dr. Rani is one of two ophthalmologists in the country who is also certified in functional medicine. She is able to diagnose up to 200 conditions from your eyes – things like MS and diabetes, but also Lupus, and Lyme Disease. We discuss dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and more. This is a fascinating conversation. If you want to learn how to care for your eyes as you age and what supplements and foods to prioritize, this is the episode for you. For example, did you know you should get an eye exam every year after the age of 40? Learn more now!
 
 KEY TOPICS
Why Eye Health Matters For Midlife Women (00:00)
How Functional Medicine Applies To Eye Health And Root-Cause Vision Care (02:37)
Eyes As A Window To Overall Health And Systemic Disease Detection (06:30)
Hormones, Perimenopause/Menopause, And Women's Higher Risk For Eye Diseases (13:30)
Dry Eye In Midlife Women: Symptoms, Gland Dysfunction, And Hormone Links (14:53)
Contact Lenses, Dryness, And Infection-Safety Best Practices (18:00)
Cataracts: Aging Lens Changes, When To Operate, And Premium IOL Options (25:12)
Macular Degeneration: Genetics, Central Vision Loss, And Prevention With Lutein/Zeaxanthin (30:13)
Nutrition And Lifestyle For Lifelong Vision: Antioxidants, Omega-3s, Gut Health, And Daily Habits (32:10)
 
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 GUEST RESOURCES
Dr. Rani Banik's website: www.drranibanik.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw
Book: Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen (Beyond Carrots)


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Hey Beautiful Star, the podcast cover art has officially been updated and you can now find my podcast by searching "Her Starring Role." If you weren't following the show I hope you'll take a second to hit follow or subscribe wherever you listen or watch the show. In this solocast, I just offer some words of encouragement for anyone who needs to hear it.
 
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Link to the last week's interview on Perimenopause in case you missed it!
 
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