Wayne Brady, Playing with Dirt, Yoga in Bed, Mental Strength, Aging, Car Maintenance

Published: July 16, 2020, noon

Wayne Brady (0:00:00)
 
Wayne Brady...host of the CBS game show “Let’s Make a Deal” and Winner of “Masked Singer”...is hosting the new show “Comedy IQ” on BYU TV. The show features a group of11 teens hoping to prove they are comedy’s next star. 6 finalists go on to compete in a “comedy boot camp” while being mentored by Wayne himself. These hopeful teens compete in a variety of challenges that involve improv, writing, directing, and more. But the show is about more than just turning talent into fame. We’re lucky enough to have Wayne with us today to give us a behind the scenes look at the show. 
 
 
 
Playing with Dirt (0:19:33)
 
It’s hard to keep your kids out of the dirt. They enjoy playing in it, making mud pies, and digging up worms. But, when kids play in the dirt, they get it everywhere and on everything. It’s a mess for parents. But, it also might be part of the reason your kids are so cheerful.  In fact, scientists have reason to believe that playing with dirt makes you happier. Studies have found a microbacteria in soil called mycobacterium vaccae that lowers stress and helps you feel happier. It almost seems too good to be true. So, we invited Dr. Christopher Lowry, professor of integrative physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder researching this phenomenon, to discuss the connection between dirt and happiness. 
 
 
 
Yoga in Bed (0:35:00)
 
People have been practicing yoga for around four thousand years and its influence has spread across the world. There are many health benefits to practicing yoga, but unfortunately, we often feel like we don’t have time to do an hour session with a yoga instructor. Well, take a deep breath (take a deep breath) because we might have a way for you to fit the downward dog and sun warrior into your busy schedule. Joining us today is Stephanie Mansour to teach us a 5-minute yoga routine we can do from the comfort of our beds. She’s a nationally recognized Health & Fitness Expert who regularly appears on “The Today Show”. She’s also the host of “Step It Up with Steph” which is on PBS and is launching on Create TV. 
 
 
 
Couples Claustrophobia (0:52:50)
 
At the beginning of most marriages, a couple’s natural instinct is to spend as much time together as possible. You wake up together, eat together, shop together... you do everything together. However, as time goes on, each person gradually needs a little more personal space. This isn’t a bad thing. In fact, a little alone time is healthy, it allows you to indulge in your own interests and hobbies, and makes you crave each other’s company more as a result .But the question then becomes, how can couples establish a balance of alone time and together time and how can they do so without causing hurt feelings? Dr. Kathy McCoy, author, journalist, and, psychotherapist, is here to discuss this idea of couples’ claustrophobia and how to find balance while being sensitive to our partner’s needs. 
 
 
 
Aging is Empowering (1:08:25)
 
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought “hm… this outfit really is too young for me?” or “gosh, I look a thousand years old!” I do this all the time! Our culture truly has a negative perspective on ageing, but the life expectancy has never been longer than it is now! So, because all of us are getting older, how can we learn to stop feeling like getting older is the end of the world? With us today to answer this question is Carl Honoré, a bestselling author and broadcaster, and the unintentional godfather of the Slow Movement. 
 
 
 
Keeping Your Car Nice (1:28:08)
 
Buying a car is probably one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make. Which means it’s important to take care of it so that your money doesn’t go to waste after a few short years. But, there are so many little things to remember when it comes to keeping your car looking as new as it was when you bought it. You have to wash it, wax it, vacuum it, dust it, get the oil changed, and the list goes on. But how often do we have to do all of this and what are some best practices for maintaining our cars? Joining us to share her expert advice for keeping the interior and exterior of our cars looking nice is the executive editor of U.S News Best Cars, Jamie Deaton.