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#554 Achieving Resilience

What do Albert Einstein, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Lance Armstrong have in common? Rather than letting hardship, trauma or physical illness destroy their lives, their resilient natures allowed them to shape their lives, getting through adversity and coming out stronger.
Longevity researchers have found that adults with psychological resiliency cope better with stress, age more slowly, live longer and enjoy better health. We’ll find out how people can learn to be resilient.
Guest: Al Siebert, Ph.D., Director of The Resiliency Center in Portland, Oregon. He is internationally recognized for his research into the inner nature of highly resilient survivors. He is the author of The Survivor Personality, and his latest book, The Resiliency Advantage: Master Change, Thrive Under Pressure, and Bounce Back from Setbacks.

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About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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