EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 25 MIN
Ep. 4: The Power of Optimism to Transform Your Health
from Positive Vibes: On the Sunny Side with Yasmine S. Ali, MD · host Yasmine S Ali MD
Optimists are healthier and live longer than pessimists. Why is that, and how can you become more optimistic? Dr. Ali shares scientific evidence on the power of optimism to transform health, and shares her top 5 tips for becoming a more positive, optimistic person. Sign up for the Positive Vibes newsletter and get a free e-book on Positive Living! Visit www.YasmineAliMD.com Show links: Support Positive Vibes: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/onthesunnyside Article referenced in this episode: “The New Science of Optimism and Longevity” (The MIT Press Reader) : https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-new-science-of-optimism-and-longevity Seth Godin’s blog post on doom scrolling: https://seths.blog/2020/07/doom-scrolling/ Richard Leider’s The Power of Purpose Purchase books--including autographed copies--by Dr. Ali: www.LastSkyWriting.com Visit Dr. Ali's personal website and sign up for the Positive Vibes newsletter: www.YasmineAliMD.com Watch the special webinar for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EYToat6rWVA
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Optimists are healthier and live longer than pessimists. Why is that, and how can you become more optimistic? Dr. Ali shares scientific evidence on the power of optimism to transform health, and shares her top 5 tips for becoming a more positive, optimistic person. Sign up for the Positive Vibes newsletter and get a free e-book on Positive Living! Visit www.YasmineAliMD.com Show links: Support Positive Vibes: www.BuyMeaCoffee.com/onthesunnyside Article referenced in this episode: “The New Science of Optimism and Longevity” (The MIT Press Reader) : https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-new-science-of-optimism-and-longevity Seth Godin’s blog post on doom scrolling: https://seths.blog/2020/07/doom-scrolling/ Richard Leider’s The Power of Purpose Purchase books--including autographed copies--by Dr. Ali: www.LastSkyWriting.com Visit Dr. Ali's personal website and sign up for the Positive Vibes newsletter: www.YasmineAliMD.com Watch the special webinar for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EYToat6rWVA
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