We’ll talk to a clinical psychologist who specializes in OCD in adults. Then, we’ll explore “hygge,” the Danish concept of “coziness,” with a Scandinavian studies professor. Then, we’ll talk to the Wisconsin Commissioner of Railroads.
Featured in this Episode
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Understanding and treating OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an often misunderstood mental illness that can manifest in many ways for sufferers. We talk to Johanna Wood, a psychologist and OCD specialist in Oconomowoc, about OCD as an “intolerance of uncertainty.”
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We could all use more ‘hygge’ in our lives
“Hygge” is a Danish word often translated as “coziness” – a concept increasingly adopted by the American home furnishings industry. But hygge means so much more, as Claus Elholm Andersen, associate professor of UW-Madison Scandinavian Studies, explains.
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How to stay safe at railroad crossings
Any of the nearly 4,000 public rail crossings in Wisconsin can be dangerous for inattentive and reckless motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. We talk to Dan Vruwink, the Wisconsin Commissioner of Railroads, about railroad safety.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Johanna Wood Guest
- Claus Elholm Andersen Guest
- Don Vruwink Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Guest
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