Did you know more than half of the American population reports experiencing loneliness. While the winter is usually associated with seasonal affective disorder, a lot of studies and reports have shown that “winter blues” can happen anytime of year, especially the spring. But how can that be? We find out from our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, and tackle the process of facing the truth to combat loneliness.
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According to Men’s Journal, a new survey finds work-related stress is leading to an abnormally high rate of breakups and divorces, with 71 percent of respondents reporting that work stress caused a personal relationship to end. How can you keep work-related stress from impacting your marriage? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke, in Julie on the Job.
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“Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed Quinnipiac University Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics Dr. Robert Fischetti to talk about the big solar eclipse (00:25). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly chat (04:17)
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Lisa Wexler answers a question about how to best deal with cars left when a loved one dies unexpectedly with no will and no relatives in LISA ON THE LAW. #probatefree #smallestate #PC212A
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According to the most recent US findings, the top reasons a marriage ends includes lack of commitment and constant arguing. Those two things happen a lot of times because someone or both parties feel stuck and unsure how to move forward in their relationship. We got some perspective from marriage coach, Bob Donovan, about why we feel stuck and what are some solutions to get out of a rough season or a rut in a healthy way.
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This week is National America Saves Week (April 8-12). The Better Business Bureau is joining more than 3,000 entities, including financial institutions, government agencies, local government, and other nonprofit organizations in the call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. We got tips from Kristen Johnson of the BBB in Connecticut to learn how we can prioritize saving and upcoming events this week that can help us achieve our financial goals.
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It’s the moment in the skies we’ve all been waiting for: the 2024 Solar Eclipse! The National Weather Service reports the eclipse is expected to be visible in Connecticut with approximately 92-94% sun coverage with the max coverage set for 3:27pm. Even though the eclipse means unusual darkness when it’s usually brighter in the afternoon, it doesn’t mean you can look directly at it without protection. We spoke about this more in depth with our eye expert, Dr. Scott Spector of Spector Eye Care.
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Last Friday, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey around 10:23 in the morning was felt in Connecticut; specifically in our listening area. Is that magnitude significant? Are earthquakes that size rare in the Northeast? How can Connecticut residents prep for earthquakes in future? For all that and more, we spoke with Jeffrey Park, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale University.
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Paul Anka: Seven Decades Tour comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 1st. For ticket and show information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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Congressman Joe Courtney joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Electric Boat hiring & the booming manufacturing job market in CT.
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