Health

Laughing woman takes photos with cell phone on vacation

Body & Soul

07.07.2025 Christin Müller 4409

Digital detox on vacation: how to successfully take time out offline

Instead of switching off on vacation, many people stay online - quickly posting photos, checking messages, being available. But if you really want to relax, you should take a break from everyday digital life. Digital detox helps.

Podcast graphics with host Olli Schmidt and coach Fjodor Kendzierski

Body & Soul

04.07.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 2149

Episode 38: Why exercise is good for our psyche

Our body rewards us when we move. But how do we get moving regularly?

Psyche

03.07.2025 Christin Müller 12038

Should I separate? Couples therapy can be helpful

pme couples therapist Gisela Backes reveals how you can make a fresh start.

20.06.2025

Avoid post-stress syndrome on vacation: Here's how!

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A young man sits by the pool with a blanket wrapped around him and blows his nose

Psyche

20.06.2025 Kerstin Altrock 36468

Avoid post-stress syndrome on vacation: Here's how!

The summer vacations are just around the corner and then this: migraines, infections, stomach problems. Post-stress syndrome strikes again.

06.06.2025

Episode 37: Myths about sexuality in long-term relationships

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featuring couples therapist Anette Frankenberger and podcast host Oliver Schmidt

Body & Soul

06.06.2025 Isabel Hempel 5007

Episode 37: Myths about sexuality in long-term relationships

Six myths about sexuality put a strain on intimacy in our relationships and often lead to misunderstandings.

30.05.2025

Communication in the partnership: Transactional analysis by Eric Berne

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Psyche

30.05.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 20967

Communication in the partnership: Transactional analysis by Eric Berne

Researcher Eric Berne discovered that we switch between ego states. If you know these, you can avoid arguments.

09.05.2025

Cortisol detox: a dangerous social media trend?

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

09.05.2025 Christin Müller 11474

Cortisol detox: a dangerous social media trend?

Less belly fat, glowing skin, more energy: cortisol detox is supposed to make you feel better. But what's behind the social media hype?

14.04.2025

Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer: "A life without fear is possible"

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14.04.2025 Christin Müller 18913

Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer: "A life without fear is possible"

Fear is omnipresent - but does it also have to rule our lives? In this interview, Prof. Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer explains how we can stay healthy and calm through uncertain times.

07.04.2025

Episode 35: Why women drink (with Nathalie Stüben)

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Cover of podcast episode 35 with a picture of Nathalie Stüben and podcast host Olli Schmidt

Psyche

07.04.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 4292

Episode 35: Why women drink (with Nathalie Stüben)

In the latest podcast episode, bestselling author Nathalie Stüben talks openly about a topic that often remains hidden: Alcohol and women.

07.04.2025

Chronic stress: working in alarm mode

Psyche

Psyche

07.04.2025 Christin Müller 7022

Chronic stress: working in alarm mode

In uncertain times, anxiety and chronic stress are on the rise - with noticeable consequences for teams and companies. HR is now called upon to act.

14.03.2025

Business psychologist Vera Starker on confidence

Psyche

Psyche

14.03.2025 Isabel Hempel 9234

Business psychologist Vera Starker on confidence

What is confidence, and how does this quality enable us to act in times of crisis?

13.03.2025

What to do about impostor syndrome?

Psyche

Two people wearing animal masks stand opposite each other and look at each other

Psyche

13.03.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 5700

What to do about impostor syndrome?

How to recognize impostor syndrome and what you can do about it.

12.03.2025

Episode 34: Confident as a woman at work

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Coach Nina Lizon and podcast host Oliver Schmidt can be seen

Psyche

12.03.2025 Isabel Hempel 4932

Episode 34: Confident as a woman at work

Coach Nina Lizon shares valuable ideas on how women can successfully achieve their professional goals with self-confidence and courage.

10.03.2025

5 tips on how to get through the day with little sleep

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

10.03.2025 Gabriele Strasser 6849

5 tips on how to get through the day with little sleep

After a night with too little sleep, the next day is often torture. Five good tips on how to get through a tired day.

05.03.2025

"Order is an answer to the challenges of our time"

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Psyche

05.03.2025 Ifenna Ekezie 8034

"Order is an answer to the challenges of our time"

Verena Weinzierl from Ordnungswelt reveals how to create sustainable order without being overwhelmed by the pressure to be perfect.

25.02.2025

Author Katja Lewina on love and sex

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

25.02.2025 Isabel Hempel 14472

Author Katja Lewina on love and sex

Why do many couples find it difficult to talk openly about sex? Author Katja Lewina talks about desires, insecurities and alternative relationship models.

14.02.2025

"I applied with my severe disability"

Psyche

Psyche

14.02.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 3570

"I applied with my severe disability"

Talking about your chronic illness at work - or keeping quiet? Sarah works in the public sector and has done so. What helped her.

11.02.2025

Episode 33: How can we endure uncertainty?

Psyche

Graphic with podcast host Olli Schmidt and resilience expert Mario Müller

Psyche

11.02.2025 Isabel Hempel 6140

Episode 33: How can we endure uncertainty?

How we understand uncertainty, overcome fear and draw new strength from it.

05.02.2025

Tips on how to stay positive despite bad news

Psyche

A young woman in a portrait smiles optimistically

Psyche

05.02.2025 Sabrina Ludwig 14572

Tips on how to stay positive despite bad news

7 tips on how to stay optimistic in the face of bad news.

20.01.2025

Sugar-free diet: 6 tips for conscious consumption

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

20.01.2025 Christin Müller 26009

Sugar-free diet: 6 tips for conscious consumption

Sugar is hidden in more than 80 percent of all foods. Knowing about these hidden sugars helps to reduce consumption in the long term.

07.01.2025

Dry January: alcohol-free into the new year

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

07.01.2025 Christin Müller 1893

Dry January: alcohol-free into the new year

Nutritional therapist Giannina Schmelling explains how to master the alcohol-free month - and stay successful beyond.

02.01.2025

Change your life sustainably with Mini Habits

Body & Soul

Young businesswoman dances with headphones

Body & Soul

02.01.2025 Christin Müller 19390

Change your life sustainably with Mini Habits

Happy New Year in just one minute? This method will help you change your habits for good.

20.12.2024

Episode 32: Overcoming loneliness, finding connection

Psyche

You can see coach Gesine Plagge and host Oliver Schmidt

Psyche

20.12.2024 Isabel Hempel 7262

Episode 32: Overcoming loneliness, finding connection

Loneliness is a feeling that many of us know, but don't like to talk about. What really helps against the feeling of being alone?

06.12.2024

5 tips on what you can do alone at Christmas

Psyche

Psyche

06.12.2024 Christin Müller 8736

5 tips on what you can do alone at Christmas

Five tips from family therapist Jutta Dreyer on how to spend the Christmas holidays without a big family party.

06.12.2024

Mental Load: The raging in my head

Psyche

You can see a collage, a woman grips her temples in stress

Psyche

06.12.2024 Isabel Hempel 42633

Mental Load: The raging in my head

Mental load refers to the many tasks that women take on in their daily lives. What this does to us and what we can do about it.

29.11.2024

Episode 31: AD(H)S in adults: Chaos or strength?

Psyche

AD(H)S coach Sabina Pahlke and podcast host Oliver Schmidt can be seen

Psyche

29.11.2024 Isabel Hempel 7823

Episode 31: AD(H)S in adults: Chaos or strength?

AD(H)S affects many areas of life. We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and strategies.

29.11.2024

Be part of it: The Rauhnächte Challenge 2024

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

29.11.2024 Christin Müller 10173

Be part of it: The Rauhnächte Challenge 2024

Our gift for you: 12 days, 12 video impulses. Plus livestream on 21.12. with the 13 wishes ritual.

20.11.2024

Free: With online yoga throughout the year

Body & Soul

Curvy woman does yoga in front of her laptop

Body & Soul

20.11.2024 Gabriele Strasser 52520

Free: With online yoga throughout the year

Join Germany's largest online yoga course: every Tuesday from 20:00 to 21:30.

30.10.2024

Episode 30: Correct gendering - is it necessary?

Psyche

Graphic with podcast host Olli Schmidt and systemic coach Udo Maar

Psyche

30.10.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 5027

Episode 30: Correct gendering - is it necessary?

Gender polarizes more than almost any other topic. Why does the topic feel so personal for many? And how can we keep the conversation going despite differing opinions?

29.10.2024

Actor Samuel Koch: "I wish for several lives"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

29.10.2024 Christin Müller 16385

Actor Samuel Koch: "I wish for several lives"

Actor and author Samuel Koch on shattered dreams, new perspectives, his association work and tree house parties in Nicaragua.

25.10.2024

Learning gratitude and staying healthy

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

25.10.2024 Christin Müller 15829

Learning gratitude and staying healthy

You can learn gratitude in just a few minutes and stay healthy in the long term.

07.10.2024

Goodbye fall blues! Strong into the cold season

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

07.10.2024 Christin Müller 13694

Goodbye fall blues! Strong into the cold season

Do you want to start the cold season full of energy? With these five steps, you can defy the autumn blues and keep yourself mentally and physically fit.

06.10.2024

7 tips for a relaxed time change

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

06.10.2024 Christin Müller 14154

7 tips for a relaxed time change

On October 27, the clocks will be set to winter time. Our tips will make the changeover easy for you.

30.09.2024

Episode 29: Dealing with extreme positions at work

Psyche

to be seen are Derya Bobrik and Oliver Schmidt

Psyche

30.09.2024 Isabel Hempel 7051

Episode 29: Dealing with extreme positions at work

Episode 29: How can we stay in conversation despite strongly differing opinions through openness and curiosity?

13.09.2024

Grief fat: when the soul grieves

Body & Soul

Woman eats crying ice cream against grief

Body & Soul

13.09.2024 Christin Müller 5786

Grief fat: when the soul grieves

When the soul is suffering, many people turn to food for comfort. The result: bacon. How emotions influence our eating behavior and how you can find healthy coping strategies.

11.09.2024

Listening and understanding each other at the Streitmobil

Psyche

Psyche

11.09.2024 Gabriele Strasser 4933

Listening and understanding each other at the Streitmobil

pme employee Katja Kaiser has a special voluntary role: in her dispute mobile, she listens to people who have conflicts or worries.

28.08.2024

Episode 28: Is my job making me ill?

Body & Soul

Graphic with podcast host Olli Schmidt and psychologist Eva Elisa Schneider

Body & Soul

28.08.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 8234

Episode 28: Is my job making me ill?

In this podcast episode, we take a radical look at five myths together with Dr. Eva Elisa Schneider, an expert in mental health in the workplace.

22.08.2024

Anne Otto: "You can learn to show attitude"

Psyche

Psyche

22.08.2024 Gabriele Strasser 8072

Anne Otto: "You can learn to show attitude"

How do we stay in conversation in polarized times? An interview with psychologist and author Anne Otto.

15.08.2024

Johannes Hartl: "We are unlearning tolerance"

Psyche

Psyche

15.08.2024 Gabriele Strasser 6038

Johannes Hartl: "We are unlearning tolerance"

An interview with Johannes Hartl about the importance of tolerance, argumentation patterns and how we can find a constructive culture of discussion.

08.08.2024

Talking to the dead: Digitally immortal through AI

Psyche

Psyche

08.08.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 16228

Talking to the dead: Digitally immortal through AI

With the help of artificial intelligence, people can continue to exist after their death as avatars or chatbots. Is AI changing the way we grieve?

30.07.2024

Episode 27: Breaking through relationship patterns

Psyche

You can see psychologist Stefanie Stahl and podcast host Oliver Schmidt

Psyche

30.07.2024 Isabel Hempel 10670

Episode 27: Breaking through relationship patterns

Why do we always fall into the same traps in relationships? And how can we change that? Our guest: psychologist Stefanie Stahl.

15.07.2024

"You should keep something rebellious"

Body & Soul

Extreme swimmer André Wiersig in the water

Body & Soul

15.07.2024 Christin Müller 10799

"You should keep something rebellious"

On October 10, extreme swimmer André Wiersig will be a speaker at Health Day 2024.

02.07.2024

Hugged someone today?

Body & Soul

Older woman hugs a young woman intimately

Body & Soul

02.07.2024 Christin Müller 35867

Hugged someone today?

Hugs increase our well-being and help us to stay healthy.

28.06.2024

Reduce stress: 7 tips for city dwellers

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

28.06.2024 Gabriele Strasser 14773

Reduce stress: 7 tips for city dwellers

Our stress hormones drop after just 20 minutes in the countryside - tips for city dwellers.

21.06.2024

3 simple yoga exercises for your back

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

21.06.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 23931

3 simple yoga exercises for your back

World Yoga Day: Your back urgently needs a break? Our three yoga exercises will help you relieve the lower back.

10.06.2024

5 tips on how to make a vacation together a success

Psyche

Two friends spend a vacation together and stand on the veranda of their cabin

Psyche

10.06.2024 Ifenna Ekezie 19167

5 tips on how to make a vacation together a success

Whether as a couple, with friends or family: how to enjoy a stress-free vacation together and what is important when planning a vacation.

07.06.2024

Forest bathing: How does it work?

Body & Soul

A man holds his ear to the bark of a tree

Body & Soul

07.06.2024 Christin Müller 9588

Forest bathing: How does it work?

This is how the Shinrin-yoku health trend enriches your life permanently.

29.05.2024

Episode 25: Am I addicted?

Psyche

Graphic of the podcast. It features guest Mandy Simon and podcast host Oliver Schmidt

Psyche

29.05.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 8514

Episode 25: Am I addicted?

Why do we use drugs? When does the pleasure end and addiction begin? Our guest: psychologist Mandy Simon.

13.05.2024

"As a relative, I am a supporting pillar"

Psyche

Campaign picture cancer campaign Michael

Psyche

13.05.2024 Gabriele Strasser 6108

"As a relative, I am a supporting pillar"

As part of the campaign "Unspeakable? Cancer in everyday working life", pme employee Michael talks about his partner's cancer.

22.04.2024

Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen: About hard-boiled brains

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Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen c_Dominik Butzmann

Body & Soul

22.04.2024 Christin Müller 22668

Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen: About hard-boiled brains

... and what keeps you healthy. Germany's most popular doctor on laughter, healthy ageing and dealing with extreme situations.

16.04.2024

Smile for happiness!

Psyche

Psyche

16.04.2024 Christin Müller 20682

Smile for happiness!

Healthy and happy through laughter: it's that simple.

15.04.2024

5-Senses Mindfulness Exercise: Consciously Start the Day

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.04.2024 Josephin Hartmann 58024

5-Senses Mindfulness Exercise: Consciously Start the Day

The 5-senses mindfulness exercise helps you to let go of anxiety and stress and reconnect with yourself.

05.04.2024

"What remains is the scar on my head"

Psyche

Psyche

05.04.2024 Gabriele Strasser 6748

"What remains is the scar on my head"

As part of the campaign "Unspeakable? Cancer in everyday working life", pme employee Max talks about his cancer at the age of 13.

28.03.2024

Episode 23: Overcoming self-doubt

Psyche

Coach Nina Lizon with podcast host Olli Schmidt

Psyche

28.03.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 7203

Episode 23: Overcoming self-doubt

What to do when self-doubt becomes so great that it becomes a burden and limits everyday life? Podcast with coach Nina Lizon.

19.03.2024

People pleaser at work: how to learn to say no

Psyche

A young man stretches his hand up and answers. He is sitting among other colleagues in the office.

Psyche

19.03.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 12837

People pleaser at work: how to learn to say no

Always please everyone, be polite, accept any task: How People Pleasers learn to say no.

15.03.2024

"Cancer is scary, but not unspeakable"

Psyche

15.03.2024 Gabriele Strasser 7964

"Cancer is scary, but not unspeakable"

As part of the campaign "Unspeakable? Cancer in everyday working life", pme employee Susanne talks about her cancer at the age of 31.

06.03.2024

Episode 22: Cancer in the family

Psyche

Psyche

06.03.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 8410

Episode 22: Cancer in the family

A cancer diagnosis also changes the lives of relatives, partners and friends. How can relatives help and take good care of themselves?

08.02.2024

Get the day off to a flying start: 3 refreshing morning rituals

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

08.02.2024 Gabriele Strasser 6153

Get the day off to a flying start: 3 refreshing morning rituals

Overcome morning fatigue and gain energy - 3 morning rituals

30.01.2024

Episode 21: Nicole Staudinger: Talking about cancer

Psyche

to be seen are author Nicole Staudinger and podcast host Oliver Schmidt

Psyche

30.01.2024 Isabel Hempel 9327

Episode 21: Nicole Staudinger: Talking about cancer

How to find words for the unspeakable? Podcast with bestselling author Nicole Staudinger about the diagnosis of cancer.

22.01.2024

Healthy and self-confident with trigger moments

Psyche

Psyche

22.01.2024 Christin Müller 6847

Healthy and self-confident with trigger moments

Keeping good intentions with trigger moments that give your thinking a change of direction.

19.01.2024

5 tips that help when you feel lonely

Psyche

Psyche

19.01.2024 Sabrina Ludwig 95072

5 tips that help when you feel lonely

We have tips on how you can take small steps to combat loneliness.

15.01.2024

Write down positive thoughts: Never brood again

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.01.2024 Christin Müller 14813

Write down positive thoughts: Never brood again

If your mood is low: break the "brooding cycle" by writing down positive thoughts.

21.12.2023

Episode 20: Burn on: Always under stress

Psyche

Podcast Grafik Heiter bis stürmisch with Carola Kleinschmidt and Olli Schmidt on the topic of burn on: Always stressed

Psyche

21.12.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 10025

Episode 20: Burn on: Always under stress

Always under stress, always on the verge of a breakdown. This phenomenon is called "burn on".

07.11.2023

Episode 18: Recognizing needs | "Cheerful to stormy"

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Oliver Schmidt and Cornelia Möllers can be seen

Psyche

07.11.2023 Isabel Hempel 8855

Episode 18: Recognizing needs | "Cheerful to stormy"

How we recognize our needs and learn to set boundaries.

10.10.2023

Climate anxiety: how can we deal with it?

Psyche

A young Asian woman on the street looks anxiously into the camera

Psyche

10.10.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 10660

Climate anxiety: how can we deal with it?

The consequences of the climate crisis are scaring many of us. How can we learn to deal with "climate anxiety" in a meaningful way?

27.09.2023

Episode 17: Out of the mental load trap | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

featuring Mental Load expert Patricia Cammarata and podcast host Olli Schmidt

Psyche

27.09.2023 Isabel Hempel 10059

Episode 17: Out of the mental load trap | "Cheerful to stormy"

How does mental load affect relationships and mental health? What can help?

12.09.2023

3 tips against anger: Let go of anger!

Body & Soul

Speaker with mouth screams at man running away

Body & Soul

12.09.2023 Christin Müller 15612

3 tips against anger: Let go of anger!

When anger breaks out. With these three emergency tips, anger is guaranteed to be resolved quickly.

30.08.2023

Episode 16: Finally sleeping well again | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast Graphic Cheerful to stormy on the subject of sleep

Psyche

30.08.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 10581

Episode 16: Finally sleeping well again | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 16: Many people often don't realize that they are chronically overtired. How do I know that I'm well-rested?

16.08.2023

2 simple exercises for more resilience: Raisins against stress?

Psyche

Psyche

16.08.2023 Gabriele Strasser 18615

2 simple exercises for more resilience: Raisins against stress?

Resilience is a key skill for all areas of life. We show you two simple exercises.

11.08.2023

Dr. Johannes Wimmer: This helps against stress eating

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

11.08.2023 Christin Müller 13672

Dr. Johannes Wimmer: This helps against stress eating

What our well-being has to do with nutrition and how we eat well in stressful situations.

09.08.2023

Sarah Desai: "Live the life you want to live"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

09.08.2023 Gabriele Strasser 4318

Sarah Desai: "Live the life you want to live"

Three questions for podcaster and bestselling author Sarah Desai (The Mindful Sessions).

04.08.2023

Anti-stress: exercises for relaxed productivity

Psyche

A woman lies relaxed on an illustration of a cell phone

Psyche

04.08.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 38598

Anti-stress: exercises for relaxed productivity

How you can reduce stress in the short term and deal with stress in the long term.

27.07.2023

Living mindfulness | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

You can see psychologist Jeannette Ersoy and podcast host Olli Schmidt. And the title of the podcast episode

Psyche

27.07.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 10586

Living mindfulness | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 15: How do we learn mindfulness? And how do we successfully integrate mindfulness into our everyday lives?

24.07.2023

Healthy back at childcare center: 7 exercises with lots of fun

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

24.07.2023 Gabriele Strasser 6291

Healthy back at childcare center: 7 exercises with lots of fun

Small chairs, lots of bending and lifting: this is how you can avoid back pain as an educator.

04.07.2023

"The art is dealing with waking up!"

Psyche

Two slices of toast with the inscription

Psyche

04.07.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 29871

"The art is dealing with waking up!"

Do you also suffer from insomnia? Psychologist Mandy Simon talks about the causes and what can help.

04.06.2023

Burn on: "I'm just functioning"

Psyche

A young woman has her hands on her head and is stressed

Psyche

04.06.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 56463

Burn on: "I'm just functioning"

Exhausted, but not a breakdown. Psychologists have coined the term burnout to describe this restless exhaustion.

25.05.2023

Greta Silver: Growing old with ease | "Cheerful to stormy"

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Podcast graphic of episode 13 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Greta Silver

Psyche

25.05.2023 Isabel Hempel 9256

Greta Silver: Growing old with ease | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 13: YouTuber Greta Silver talks about how to maintain your zest for life and energy at any age.

28.04.2023

Understanding burnout: What burns us out | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 12 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Karola Kleinschmidt

Psyche

28.04.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 13347

Understanding burnout: What burns us out | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 12: What makes us susceptible to burnout? Host Olli Schmidt talks about this in episode 12 with stress expert Carola Kleinschmidt.

24.04.2023

How does quick-wittedness work, Nicole Staudinger?

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Portrait of the author Nicole Staudinger, the photo is by Stefan Naumann

Body & Soul

24.04.2023 Isabel Hempel 7080

How does quick-wittedness work, Nicole Staudinger?

Three questions for bestselling author and quick-wittedness queen Nicole Staudinger.

13.04.2023

Zoom fatigue: 4 tips to combat video conference fatigue

Psyche

Psyche

13.04.2023 Isabel Hempel 8404

Zoom fatigue: 4 tips to combat video conference fatigue

Video chats are exhausting. Four simple tips can help combat the feeling of "Zoom fatigue", as a researcher at Stanford University discovered.

31.03.2023

Episode 11: Grief: How can I deal with it?

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Podcast graphic of episode 11 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Alexandra Rettinger

Psyche

31.03.2023 Isabel Hempel 10390

Episode 11: Grief: How can I deal with it?

Episode 11: Grief is expressed in different ways. A conversation with psychologist Alexandra Rettinger about death and saying goodbye.

20.03.2023

How to become the CEO of your own happiness

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

20.03.2023 Christin Müller 6624

How to become the CEO of your own happiness

For today's World Day of Happiness, pme CEO Alexa Ahmad explains how she manages to be happy once a day.

15.03.2023

You snooze, you lose? How to use the snooze button correctly

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.03.2023 Christin Müller 11651

You snooze, you lose? How to use the snooze button correctly

The snooze function on alarm clocks has a bad reputation. However, when used correctly, it can be a valuable way to start the day.

15.03.2023

Dr. Manke: This helps against back pain!

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.03.2023 Christin Müller 26620

Dr. Manke: This helps against back pain!

The Revierdoc reveals how you can permanently counteract neck and back pain.

07.03.2023

In a good mood with delicious food? That's possible!

Body & Soul

Young woman tries a smoothie from the blender

Body & Soul

07.03.2023 Gabriele Strasser 14625

In a good mood with delicious food? That's possible!

Our nutritionist Carline Krügl presents a happy menu for dark days.

16.02.2023

Quick relaxation in case of panic: 3 steps

Psyche

A man breathes calmly at home to get his panic under control

Psyche

16.02.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 6085

Quick relaxation in case of panic: 3 steps

Sudden panic: With these 3 steps you can give yourself more space and relaxation.

15.02.2023

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Psyche

A woman sits on the floor at home and looks down anxiously

Psyche

15.02.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 13390

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Generalized anxiety, panic, agoraphobia: What is anxiety and what anxiety disorders are there?

01.02.2023

How a password changes your life

Psyche

A young woman sits laughing in front of her laptop in the office and changes her password

Psyche

01.02.2023 Christin Müller 5508

How a password changes your life

forgive@h3r: How positive brain training can change your life.

27.01.2023

Episode 9: Couples therapy: what's the point? | Cheerful to stormy

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Podcast graphic of episode 9 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Matthias Könning

Psyche

27.01.2023 Sabrina Ludwig 7425

Episode 9: Couples therapy: what's the point? | Cheerful to stormy

Episode 9: Family therapist Matthias Könning on the setting and benefits of couples therapy.

16.01.2023

Becoming happy: Tips from happiness minister Gina Schöler

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Happiness minder Gina Schöler reveals her tips for being happy

Body & Soul

16.01.2023 Josephin Hartmann 15800

Becoming happy: Tips from happiness minister Gina Schöler

Happiness Minister Gina Schöler knows how we can create more moments of happiness in our everyday lives.

02.01.2023

More sport in the new year: 4 tips for sticking with it!

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

02.01.2023 Isabel Hempel 7950

More sport in the new year: 4 tips for sticking with it!

With these four tips, you can integrate more exercise into your everyday life and keep at it!

20.12.2022

Stress-free holidays with the family | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 8 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Dagmar Cassiers

Psyche

20.12.2022 Isabel Hempel 7198

Stress-free holidays with the family | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 8: Everyone wants a conflict-free festive season. Therapist Dagmar Cassiers gives tips.

09.12.2022

Violence at home: How employers can help

Psyche

Woman who experiences violence at home in a counseling interview

Psyche

09.12.2022 Josephin Hartmann 16066

Violence at home: How employers can help

Domestic violence is not a private matter. How managers can support affected employees.

08.12.2022

Episode 7: The art of not going crazy!

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 7 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Mario Müller

Psyche

08.12.2022 Sabrina Ludwig 10176

Episode 7: The art of not going crazy!

Resilience expert Mario Müller knows how we can make ourselves weatherproof against stressors.

14.11.2022

Get out of your comfort zone: The best method

Psyche

Man spends a lazy afternoon with his dog, a French bulldog

Psyche

14.11.2022 Josephin Hartmann 5748

Get out of your comfort zone: The best method

Personal development begins outside familiar areas of life.

10.11.2022

Working with Long Covid: a case study

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

10.11.2022 Christin Müller 15978

Working with Long Covid: a case study

The BEM helped Sandra Schulze back to work after being off work due to Long Covid.

01.11.2022

What is stress management? Definition, methods, exercises

Psyche

A young woman sits relaxed on the balcony and works

Psyche

01.11.2022 Sabrina Ludwig 40682

What is stress management? Definition, methods, exercises

Good stress management helps you to cope more easily with work and everyday situations and reduce stress.

29.10.2022

Depression in children and adolescents | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 6 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Diana Doko

Psyche

29.10.2022 Isabel Hempel 8817

Depression in children and adolescents | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 6: Diana Doko from "Freunde fürs Leben e.V." explains how we can recognize depression and help those affected.

11.10.2022

Gaby Köster: "I can still see the joke even in the biggest chaos"

Body & Soul

Gaby Köster speaker at the Health Day 2022

Body & Soul

11.10.2022 Christin Müller 15185

Gaby Köster: "I can still see the joke even in the biggest chaos"

Gaby Köster suffered a serious stroke in 2008. But the comedy icon worked her way back into life with a great deal of humor and courage.

10.10.2022

Diana Doko: "Talking about depression saves lives"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

10.10.2022 Josephin Hartmann 8129

Diana Doko: "Talking about depression saves lives"

With her association "Friends for Life", Doko raises awareness about depression.

05.10.2022

CURSE on happiness and meditation | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 5 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Michael CURSE Kurth

Psyche

05.10.2022 Isabel Hempel 8021

CURSE on happiness and meditation | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 5: Rapper CURSE talks about the crucial questions in life.

04.10.2022

Bastienne Neumann: "How I changed my eating habits!"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

04.10.2022 Christin Müller 16069

Bastienne Neumann: "How I changed my eating habits!"

The nutritionist helps people to eat healthily.

30.09.2022

Fear of work | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 4 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Derya Bobrik

Psyche

30.09.2022 Isabel Hempel 12687

Fear of work | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 4: Overwork and anxiety at work: What are the reasons? What can help?

22.07.2022

Quarrels on vacation: Why is there a crisis now? | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 2 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Dagmar Cassiers

Psyche

22.07.2022 Sabrina Ludwig 4193

Quarrels on vacation: Why is there a crisis now? | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 2: Why do we argue so often on vacation - and how can we do things differently?

21.06.2022

How can I overcome crises? | "Cheerful to stormy"

Psyche

Podcast graphic of episode 1 with the characters Olli Schmidt and Anna Kipp-Menke

Psyche

21.06.2022 Isabel Hempel 8238

How can I overcome crises? | "Cheerful to stormy"

Episode 1: The first episode is all about everyday crises - and how we overcome them.

21.06.2022

Balancing breathing - for more balance in life

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

21.06.2022 Christin Müller 7093

Balancing breathing - for more balance in life

This balancing exercise will help you find your inner balance in a flash.

12.04.2022

Interview with bestselling author Stefanie Stahl

Psyche

Psyche

12.04.2022 Christin Müller 15836

Interview with bestselling author Stefanie Stahl

Stefanie Stahl is Germany's best-known psychologist.

04.04.2022

Video: Moving break at the workplace

Body & Soul

Businesswoman Moving break at the workplace

Body & Soul

04.04.2022 Christin Müller 11817

Video: Moving break at the workplace

Prevent pain and tension with two effective stretching exercises from #pmebewegt.

18.03.2022

7 sleep myths - and why they are nonsense

Psyche

Psyche

18.03.2022 Sabrina Ludwig 21749

7 sleep myths - and why they are nonsense

There are many myths surrounding sleep. We uncover the seven most important sleep myths.

15.03.2022

How to keep your back healthy

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.03.2022 Christin Müller 18381

How to keep your back healthy

On Back Health Day, our exercise expert Fjodor will show you what helps to keep your back healthy.

26.11.2021

Being grateful: "Genuine gratitude puts us in a flow"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

26.11.2021 Isabel Hempel 857

Being grateful: "Genuine gratitude puts us in a flow"

What a feeling of genuine gratitude can do for us.

25.11.2021

Violence at home: "It happens in all social classes"

Psyche

Psyche

25.11.2021 Sabrina Ludwig 7941

Violence at home: "It happens in all social classes"

Where does domestic violence begin? Where do victims get help and what services are available for men who no longer want to be perpetrators?

10.11.2021

Mental strength in sport: "Performance and inner drive"

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

10.11.2021 Josephin Hartmann 8966

Mental strength in sport: "Performance and inner drive"

Sports psychologist Christoph Herr on mental training for competitive athletes.

03.11.2021

What is business yoga?

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

03.11.2021 Sabrina Ludwig 13283

What is business yoga?

Yoga as part of BGM? Yoga teacher Fjodor-Sebastian Kendzierski on the benefits of yoga in the workplace.

15.10.2021

Butterfly hug: acute help for stress or anxiety

Psyche

Woman concentrates and makes a butterfly hug

Psyche

15.10.2021 Christin Müller 80540

Butterfly hug: acute help for stress or anxiety

How to master exceptional situations effectively.

08.10.2021

Mental health: why employers should pay attention to it

Psyche

Young girl stands with a sad look in a blurred crowd

Psyche

08.10.2021 Christin Müller 16552

Mental health: why employers should pay attention to it

What companies can do to reduce mental stress among their employees.

30.07.2021

4 phases of grief: the grieving process and coping with grief

Psyche

A man is sad and has put his face in his hands

Psyche

30.07.2021 Isabel Hempel 39403

4 phases of grief: the grieving process and coping with grief

The model of the stages of grief explains what is important and helpful in the individual stages of grief.

26.07.2021

The imperfect employee - AD(H)S in adults

Psyche

Psyche

26.07.2021 Gabriele Strasser 54101

The imperfect employee - AD(H)S in adults

Chaotic, impulsive, creative: adults with AD(H)S often get into trouble at work - and score with particular strengths.

17.03.2021

Finger yoga: relieve neck tension in 3 minutes

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

17.03.2021 Christin Müller 57465

Finger yoga: relieve neck tension in 3 minutes

Pressure at work? Finger yoga exercises increase your well-being.

05.03.2021

Sven Hannawald: "My burnout was a free fall"

Psyche

Sven Hannawald can be seen in the photos during a ski jump

Psyche

05.03.2021 Josephin Hartmann 7389

Sven Hannawald: "My burnout was a free fall"

Sven Hannawald oscillated between extreme situations until he found his balance in life.

22.02.2021

Mental consequences of the lockdown: are we at risk of burnout?

Body & Soul

Father sitting on couch with two children jumping

Body & Soul

22.02.2021 Josephin Hartmann 5367

Mental consequences of the lockdown: are we at risk of burnout?

The coronavirus situation is leading to weeks of work overload for employees.

19.02.2021

What does healthy sleep look like?

Psyche

Psyche

19.02.2021 Sabrina Ludwig 8069

What does healthy sleep look like?

What helps us to get healthy and restful sleep again? Sleep trackers? Regular sleeping times? A midday nap?

19.02.2021

First aid tip on how to deal with anxiety in a more relaxed way

Psyche

Anxiety: how can you deal with it in a more relaxed way?

Psyche

19.02.2021 Isabel Hempel 6314

First aid tip on how to deal with anxiety in a more relaxed way

Tips on how to get out of the powerlessness of anxiety. From therapist Matthias Könning.

16.02.2021

"A relative is not a therapist!"

Psyche

Psyche

16.02.2021 Josephin Hartmann 12599

"A relative is not a therapist!"

Goalkeeper Robert Enke suffered from depression and took his own life. His wife Teresa Enke in an interview.

03.02.2021

Fit without sport: tips for couch potatoes

Body & Soul

Woman with cell phone lazing on yoga mat

Body & Soul

03.02.2021 Josephin Hartmann 5711

Fit without sport: tips for couch potatoes

Fit without sport? It's possible, says Prof. Volker Nürnberg.

29.01.2021

Quick relaxation with the 4-7-8 breathing exercise

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

29.01.2021 Christin Müller 66195

Quick relaxation with the 4-7-8 breathing exercise

With the 4-7-8 exercise, you can quickly take a break from stressful everyday life.

10.12.2020

Violence against women: "Women can only get out with help"

Body & Soul

Against domestic violence: A woman has "no" written on her hand

Body & Soul

10.12.2020 Sabrina Ludwig 12533

Violence against women: "Women can only get out with help"

The "16 Days - Stop Violence against Women" campaign ends on December 10.

28.10.2020

War, climate change, virus: what helps combat fear?

Psyche

Psyche

28.10.2020 Isabel Hempel 6408

War, climate change, virus: what helps combat fear?

War, viruses or climate change: fear captivates us all.

16.09.2020

Loneliness: "Most people find it difficult to ask for help"

Psyche

Psyche

16.09.2020 Sabrina Ludwig 15241

Loneliness: "Most people find it difficult to ask for help"

Interview with psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Udo Wortelboer.

20.07.2020

Psyche and work: what managers can do

Psyche

Dr. Udo Wortelboer, specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy

Psyche

20.07.2020 Sabrina Ludwig 12335

Psyche and work: what managers can do

How do I recognize psychological stress in my employees at an early stage? Interview with Dr. Udo Wortelboer.

03.07.2020

Dealing with stressed team members after the lockdown

Psyche

A stressed father sits at his laptop with his son

Psyche

03.07.2020 Josephin Hartmann 5357

Dealing with stressed team members after the lockdown

How you as a manager can lead your team healthily in times of crisis.

15.06.2020

Spontaneous relaxation at the workplace

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

15.06.2020 Christin Müller 1972

Spontaneous relaxation at the workplace

Everything too much? Relax in a flash in just 5 minutes.

05.06.2020

Addiction: Discussion guide for managers

Psyche

An employee with a bottle of alcohol in his hand

Psyche

05.06.2020 Sabrina Ludwig 10099

Addiction: Discussion guide for managers

Employees who are addicted can jeopardize work processes. A discussion guide for managers.

02.03.2020

What to do if a colleague dies?

Psyche

Psyche

02.03.2020 Sabrina Ludwig 17833

What to do if a colleague dies?

When an employee dies suddenly, colleagues need help to cope with the shock.

10.12.2019

Another glass: alcohol at company parties

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

10.12.2019 Christin Müller 1955

Another glass: alcohol at company parties

The Christmas party is approaching. These 5 tips will help you stay

06.12.2019

Alcohol in the workplace: Interview with affected employee

Psyche

A man with an alcohol addiction is depressed

Psyche

06.12.2019 Christin Müller 7115

Alcohol in the workplace: Interview with affected employee

Markus is an alcoholic. His employer helps him kick his addiction.

25.04.2019

Spring fatigue: 5 tips that will help you quickly

Psyche

A woman in an armchair at home stretches and yawns

Psyche

25.04.2019 Sabrina Ludwig 4846

Spring fatigue: 5 tips that will help you quickly

Spring at last! But you're just exhausted? You can beat spring fatigue.

09.01.2019

The emergency kit: skills to combat stress

Psyche

09.01.2019 Sabrina Ludwig 16183

The emergency kit: skills to combat stress

Are you completely stressed out? Put together your own emergency kit. We'll show you how.

11.12.2018

Power Posing: Catalyst for success

Body & Soul

a woman in a superwoman costume and power pose

Body & Soul

11.12.2018 Isabel Hempel 6829

Power Posing: Catalyst for success

Power posing has a positive effect on your mind. Because certain postures strengthen our psyche.

07.03.2018

Eating today: more than just food intake

Body & Soul

A family sits at the kitchen table and eats together

Body & Soul

07.03.2018 Gabriele Strasser 5858

Eating today: more than just food intake

Today is healthy eating day. 5 tips from the pme learning worlds for relaxed and enjoyable meals.

29.06.2017

IMMR - Vitality in the workplace

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

29.06.2017 Isabel Hempel 1913

IMMR - Vitality in the workplace

Plan regular appointments to relax with yourself. And because IMMR is important to you - make an entry in your calendar! Five simple IMMR relaxation tips will give you new energy.

21.03.2017

Exercise in the office: 7 tips

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

21.03.2017 Gabriele Strasser 4320

Exercise in the office: 7 tips

pme health expert Petra Dinkelacker gives tips for movement in the office and tests a foldable standing desk.

21.03.2017

7 tips for more movement in the office

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

21.03.2017 Gabriele Strasser 1914

7 tips for more movement in the office

pme health expert Petra Dinkelacker gives 7 tips for movement in the office and tests a foldable standing desk

21.01.2017

Sex and communication: "We need to talk!"

Psyche

Psyche

21.01.2017 Sabrina Ludwig 6494

Sex and communication: "We need to talk!"

What is the secret of a happy relationship? Part 2 of the interview with couples therapist Dagmar Cassiers.

20.01.2017

Sex in a partnership: "I'm too tired, rabbit!"

Psyche

Psyche

20.01.2017 Sabrina Ludwig 13836

Sex in a partnership: "I'm too tired, rabbit!"

What is the secret of a stable relationship? Part 1 of the interview with couples therapist Dagmar Cassiers.

18.10.2016

The perfect office day: more health and peace in everyday life

Body & Soul

Body & Soul

18.10.2016 Christin Müller 9985

The perfect office day: more health and peace in everyday life

With these simple tips, you can bring more peace, health and fitness into your everyday life.

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