Highway to Health: Helping Teens Beat Winter Blues with Dr Greg Hammer | Road Gang Radio

18/11/2025 26 min
Highway to Health: Helping Teens Beat Winter Blues with Dr Greg Hammer | Road Gang Radio

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Episode Synopsis

Jimmy Mac sits down with Dr. Greg Hammer, former Stanford University physician and mindfulness expert, to discuss guiding teens through the challenges of winter anxiety, depression, and burnout. They explore why decreased sunlight and staying indoors affect mood, and share actionable strategies to improve mental health. Dr. Hammer explains the importance of sleep, exercise, and nutrition, the benefits of getting outside, and how mindfulness at home can strengthen emotional resilience. He also introduces the GAIN Method—Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Nonjudgment—and shares insights from his book A Mindful Teen, offering parents and caregivers tools to help teenagers thrive.Learn more about Dr. Hammer and his work: https://amindfulteen.com/Facebook:  / greghammermd Instagram:  / greghammermd LinkedIn:  / greg-hammer-02b20422 Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows and segments anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen live on YouTube, Facebook, iHeart, and RadioNemo.com!

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