We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

THE POWER OF THE PAUSE: 90 Seconds to Calm, Reset, and Reconnect.
Guest: Jillian Pransky – Author & mindfulness teacher & Yoga therapist

5 Ways to Use AI for a Healthier 2026. Accessible AI tools and affordable wearables can simplify healthy habits rather than overwhelm people.

New Book: Better Health with AI: Simple Steps to Real Results
Guest: Dr. Earl J. Campazzi, Jr, a Johns Hopkins–trained preventive medicine physician with 35+ years of clinical experience and four board certifications

Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead
Guest: Maggie Penman – WaPo Reporter

In reversal, U.S. loosens guidance on alcohol
Guest: David Ovalle – WaPo Reporter that focuses on opioids and addiction