California Groundbreakers

In this episode, we’re talking about how to keep our mental health and our sanity intact during Pandemic Time. Dr. Peter Yellowlees, Chief Wellness Officer at UC Davis Health System, has been writing a newsletter called “Good Stuff” about how to keep one’s mental health in good shape. He started writing it when the pandemic began, specifically for essential workers on the frontlines at UC Davis Medical Centers. But because his advice is applicable to other people stressed out by the current situation, we got him to sit down and offer mental health tips and strategies for the rest of us. PODCAST PLAY BY PLAY * 0 to 4:45 min - Intro to California Groundbreakers, and why we're doing this episode right now * 4:45 min - How to think about what we can control, what we can't, and how do we accept that * 7:30 min - How to approach day-to-day living in "the bubble," and how to handle relationships * 10 min - How people, both living solo and living with kids and significant others, can maintain their sanity * 13 m