The days are getting colder and darker!

Winter has the power to affect our mood. For some, the change of season brings on the “winter blues” and for others, it brings on a form of clinical depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you’re a Connecticut farmer, the season also poses unique challenges.

This hour, we think about the ways that the change of season can change our mood and how we might embrace winter as a time to slow down.

Guests:
Dr. Paul Desan: Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Yale School of Medicine and the Director of The Winter Depression Research Clinic at the Yale School of Medicine
Becca Toms: Wellness Coordinator at the New CT Farmers Alliance
Dr. Kari Liebowitz: Health Psychologist and author of the book, “How to Winter”

The days are getting colder and darker!
Winter has the power to affect our mood. For some, the change of season brings on the &ldquo;winter blues&rdquo; and for others, it brings on a form of clinical depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you&rsquo;re a Connecticut farmer, the season also poses unique challenges.
This hour, we think about the ways that the change of season can change our mood and how we might embrace winter as a time to slow down.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Paul Desan: <a href="https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/paul-desan/">Associate Professor</a> in the Department of Psychology at the Yale School of Medicine and the Director of <a href="https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/clinics-and-programs/winter-depression/">The Winter Depression Research Clinic</a> at the Yale School of Medicine</li>
<li>Becca Toms: Wellness Coordinator at the <a href="https://www.newctfarmers.com/">New CT Farmers Alliance</a></li>
<li>Dr. Kari Liebowitz: Health Psychologist and author of the book, <a href="https://www.karileibowitz.com/winter-mindset">&ldquo;How to Winter&rdquo;</a></li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

How does winter affect our mood?

Keeping the heat on this winter could come at a steep price.

Heating oil costs are expected to be about 50 percent higher than last year, according to The National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

This is putting even more pressure on Connecticut residents already struggling with the rising cost of living.

So what's driving the increase, and what are state lawmakers doing to help?

This hour, we look at how families, low-income residents, and homeless shelters across Connecticut are bracing for a difficult winter.

Guests:
Abigail Brone: Housing reporter, Connecticut Public
Sarah Fox: Chief Executive Officer, The Coalition to End Homelessness
Lisa Tepper-Bates: CEO of United Way of Connecticut 

Keeping the heat on this winter could come at a steep price.
Heating oil costs are expected to be about 50 percent higher than last year, according to The National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
This is putting even more pressure on Connecticut residents already struggling with the rising cost of living.
So what's driving the increase, and what are state lawmakers doing to help?
This hour, we look at how families, low-income residents, and homeless shelters across Connecticut are bracing for a difficult winter.
Guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/abby-brone">Abigail Brone</a>: Housing reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
<li>Sarah Fox: Chief Executive Officer, <a href="https://cceh.org/">The Coalition to End Homelessness</a></li>
<li>Lisa Tepper-Bates: CEO of <a href="https://www.ctunitedway.org/">United Way of Connecticut</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

As temperatures drop, the cost of staying warm is on the rise

It’s election week, and civics are top of mind.

But citizenship is about more than voting or citizenship status. Eric Liu, co-founder and CEO of Citizen University and author of “Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Country,” joins us to talk about what it means to be an engaged member of a community.

He shares how growing up as a second-generation American shaped his worldview and explains his formula for citizenship: power plus character. It’s about understanding how decisions get made, learning how to create change and building the habits that help communities thrive.

Guests:
Eric Liu: co-founder and CEO of Citizen University and was a White House speechwriter and deputy domestic policy adviser to President Clinton. Author of “Live like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Country.”

Where We Live is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

It&rsquo;s election week, and civics are top of mind.
But citizenship is about more than voting or citizenship status. Eric Liu, co-founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://citizenuniversity.us/about/">Citizen University</a>&nbsp;and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Live-Like-a-Citizen/Eric-Liu/9781668008867">Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Country</a>,&rdquo; joins us to talk about what it means to be an engaged member of a community.
He shares how growing up as a second-generation American shaped his worldview and explains his formula for citizenship: power plus character. It&rsquo;s about understanding how decisions get made, learning how to create change and building the habits that help communities thrive.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Eric Liu:<a href="https://www.southernct.edu/directory/hopperj2">&nbsp;</a>co-founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://citizenuniversity.us/about/">Citizen University</a>&nbsp;and was a White House speechwriter and deputy domestic policy adviser to President Clinton. Author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Live-Like-a-Citizen/Eric-Liu/9781668008867">&ldquo;Live like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Your Country.&rdquo;</a></li>
</ul>
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Eric Liu on why citizenship is more than a status

Election Day is here, and voters across the country are heading to the polls.

This hour, we check in with reporters at polling places across Connecticut and take a closer look at key races in battleground states that could determine control of the U.S. House and Senate.

What are the most closely watched contests, and what could their outcomes mean for the country’s political future?

Plus, we examine election integrity and the efforts to ensure votes are counted securely and accurately.

Guests:
Jennifer Hopper:Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Connecticut State University
Mara Suttman-Lea: Associate Professor of Government at Connecticut College
Gary Rose: Professor of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Sacred Heart University
Sujata Srinivasan:Senior Health Reporter for Connecticut Public

Election Day is here, and voters across the country are heading to the polls.
This hour, we check in with reporters at polling places across Connecticut and take a closer look at key races in battleground states that could determine control of the U.S. House and Senate.
What are the most closely watched contests, and what could their outcomes mean for the country&rsquo;s political future?
Plus, we examine election integrity and the efforts to ensure votes are counted securely and accurately.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jennifer Hopper:<a href="https://www.southernct.edu/directory/hopperj2"> Associate Professor of Political Science</a> at Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li><a href="https://www.marasuttmannlea.com/">Mara Suttman-Lea</a>: Associate Professor of Government at<a href="https://www.conncoll.edu/academics/majors-departments-programs/departments/government/"> Connecticut College</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sacredheart.elsevierpure.com/en/persons/gary-l-rose/">Gary Rose:</a> Professor of Political Science in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences at Sacred Heart University</li>
<li>Sujata Srinivasan: <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/sujata-srinivasan">Senior Health Reporter</a> for Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

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