Life on Ten
Dr. Vanessa Walker and Angela Trapp discuss how to live your life to your fullest and various issues that may get in the way of living a Life on Ten.
Episodes
The temperature is rising, and not just in the headlines. We’re feeling the squeeze of creeping authoritarian habits—self-censorship, apathy, and the slow erosion of institutions we once took for granted—so we decided to do something about it. Using Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny” as our guide, we break down the clearest warning signs and turn them into practical, human-scale actions that anyone can take today.
The question "What do you do?" has become America's default conversation starter, but guest Lorna Owens believes we're asking the wrong question. "You are not your job," she states emphatically during this profound conversation. As a nurse, midwife, attorney, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian, Lorna defies easy categorization – and that's precisely her point. Join Vanessa and An...
Angela and Vanessa explore why humans struggle with feelings of perpetual dissatisfaction despite living with unprecedented comfort and abundance. We dive into the evolutionary psychology behind our restless minds and why contentment feels so elusive in modern life.
• The evolutionary advantage of dissatisfaction: it drives innovation and progress
• Research showing people would rather electrocute themsel...
Vanessa and Angela discuss a recent Walker family vacation and the subsequent shift in Vanessa's perspective after seeing the contrast of simple island life and the extravagance of the Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Angela and Vanessa are joined by Vanessa's 11-year-old daughter Selma to give an update on her ADHD journey. We first listened to Selma in October 2022 when she described her personal experiences with being diagnosed with ADHD, navigating her world and how taking medications made her feel. Now we get an update 2.5 years later and this pre-teen is more neurospicey than ever!
Angela and Vanessa discuss the various changes women can experience before, during and after menopause. They also talk about the societal expectations and lack of general understanding of what 50% of the population experience as they age.
Angela and Vanessa are joined by special guest Dr. Beatrice Tetteh, a pediatrician who has dedicated her life to helping children regardless of their ability to pay. She services many children who are only able to access healthcare through the Medi-Cal program. Together they discuss the current state of Medicaid in the state and the country. They talk about the realities of what will happen to our healthcare system if...
Vanessa and Angela debunk the top 10 medical myths that everyone grew up with. Listen and find out what myths you have heard and why they might not be true.
On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the serious ramifications of the appointment of RFK Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. A battle of science and pseudoscience is already playing out and the scales are not tipped in our favor. What is at stake for the health of all Americans as he takes the helm? Listen and find out.
On this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the current state of affairs in the United States government as our president sold power to the richest man in the world and Americans are paying the price. What can we do as we watch our friends and families lose jobs, healthcare, benefits and rights while the richest in America get richer? We have some ideas on how all Americans can make a difference, and it...
Angela and Vanessa ring in the new year with a special guest! Welcome Jasmine Bailey to the show and learn about her latest book that helps readers create space to cultivate environments where healthy relationship skills are learned, developed and practiced in order to thrive. If you want 2025 to be your best year yet, listen and gain some additional tools to help you live your Life on Ten!
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Vanessa and Angela discuss the concerns surrounding the potential appointment of RFK Jr. as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. What kinds of policy could he influence or derail? And what possible areas could receive additional scrutiny under his stances on health and wellness. Listen and decide for yourself!
Angela and Vaness Discuss the explosion of the 4B movement in Google searches immediately after the election. What is the 4B movement and why is it trending? Listen to find out!
Angela and Vanessa discuss their feelings after the 2024 Trump election win and unpack the ramifications on different members and groups of our society. They focus on what a Trump victory says about Americans and specifically how to navigate the post-election landscape.
Vanessa and Angela discuss the controversy surrounding artificial intelligence and artificial relationships. Listen as they delve into the emotional aspects of the one-sided relationship that is AI. Are AI families real if they feel real to you? Join them for more!
Vanessa and Angela discuss the rapid adoption of AI across the workforce, education and day to day tasks. Is AI all it is cracked up to be? Listen as they talk about the virtues and the concerns with this ever-evolving technology.
Angela and Vanessa discuss the increasing prevalence of technology and online programs to teach basic skills like math and reading. Are kids getting too much screen time during key developmental years? And do all programs work for all kids? Listen as they dig into the good, the bad and the ugly realities of technology in the classroom.
Angela and Vanessa discuss the 2024 presidential election and the onslaught of sexist and misogynistic rhetoric that has been unleashed on Kamala Harris. Why does our society accept vile and sexual innuendos targeting female candidates? We discuss the ramifications of this behavior and the effect it can have on our young girls.
In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the feelings that voters have regarding the 2024 presidential election especially after the first presidential debate. They also discuss the importance of judging people on their performance and not their age.
Angela and Vanessa discuss the ideas from "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" written by Robert Fulghum. How much of what we teach our 5- and 6-year-old children can guide us through challenging times today and why can't we just get back to basics! Now relax, sit crisscross applesauce and enjoy this fun but thought-provoking episode of Life on Ten!
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