Mental health often gets a lot of attention — but what about emotional health?

Emotional well-being is about understanding and managing your feelings day to day — and it’s not quite the same as mental health. In fact, nurturing emotional health can be a hidden superpower for building resilience, managing stress, bouncing back from setbacks, and forming healthier relationships.

In this episode, host Jason Arora is joined by Katya Constant, a former finance professional turned leadership and emotional health coach. Together, they break down what emotional health really means, why it matters, and how tuning into your emotions can even strengthen your physical health — with chronic emotional stress known to weaken the immune system and drive unhealthy coping habits.

If you've ever wondered why your feelings matter or how to stay calm in the middle of life’s chaos, this conversation provides an accessible introduction to the principles of emotional well-being.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing nearly 20 million people each year, including over 800,000 in the U.S..

But what if there was a treatment that could cut the risk of dying from heart disease nearly in half? Well, it already exists—it’s called cardiac rehabilitation, and it’s one of the most effective ways to help people recover after a heart attack.

Studies show that cardiac rehab can reduce the risk of death by up to 50%—a level of success that beats many prescription drugs. If it were a pill, it would be one of the best-selling drugs ever. Yet, despite its life-saving potential, less than 20% of eligible patients actually enroll. Why? Many people don’t know about it, and doctors don’t always bring it up.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• What cardiac rehab is—and why it’s so powerful
• Who it’s for—if you have or a loved one has heart disease, this is for you
• Why so few people do it—and how to change that
• How it works—exercise, lifestyle support, and the science behind it

If you or someone close to you has had a heart attack, heart surgery, or struggles with heart disease, this episode is a must-listen.

For decades, drug misuse has been met with punishment, stigma, and criminalization—but these approaches haven’t stopped the crisis. Instead, they’ve led to more overdose deaths, more harm, and fewer people getting help. In the U.S., over 100,000 people die from drug overdoses each year, with opioids accounting for nearly 75% of those deaths. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl have fueled a dramatic rise in overdoses, yet many people struggling with drug misuse never receive medical or social support.

In this episode, we explore harm reduction, a science-backed approach that meets people where they are, reduces overdose deaths, and creates safer communities. From safe consumption sites to drug-checking programs, these strategies are becoming more visible in neighborhoods everywhere. But many people still don’t understand what harm reduction is—or why it works.

Joining us is Michael Gilbert, a Harvard-trained public health technologist specializing in behavioral epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and harm reduction. Together, we break down the facts, the myths, and the real-world impact of harm reduction strategies. Whether you've seen overdose prevention tools in public spaces, heard about new community programs, or just want to know more, this conversation will give you the insights and evidence you need to understand and support this life-saving approach.