Quiet Quitting in Marriage, Political Stress, and Sleep Health Insights

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow examines "quiet quitting" in marriage, discussing its definition, social media's role, and expert insights. He explores attachment styles, early experiences, and offers repair strategies. A McGill University study on exercise, naps, and memory amid sleep deprivation is highlighted. Dr. Chow also addresses political stress, its health impacts, and the Body Politics Lab's role in public engagement. He discusses parasocial grief after Dolly Parton's passing and the authenticity of celebrity grief. The episode critiques healthcare's administrative burdens, focusing on Medicaid work requirements, and concludes with a call to action for Congress.