Rough Year For Truckers, When Mindfulness Falls Short

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Semi trailer trucks fill slots at a weigh station as traffic passes
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With several trucking companies on the ropes and thousands of drivers out of work, we catch up on the industry’s challenges with a transportation reporter. Then, a psychotherapist discusses when mindfulness can help us manage stress and anxiety — and when it can fall short.

Featured in this Show

  • Trucking Industry Struggles In 2019

    The trucking industry is having a rocky year. Several trucking companies have closed, putting more than 3,000 drivers out of work, and there are fears that more could be on the way. A transportation reporter explains the industry’s struggles, and how those issues are now affecting the rest of the economy.

  • What Mindfulness Can, And Cannot, Accomplish

    Mindfulness, a type of meditation, is gaining popularity as a way to manage stress and anxiety. There are apps teaching mindfulness, and it has become more common in classrooms. We talk with a psychotherapist about what mindfulness can accomplish, and where it falls short.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Rachel Premack Guest
  • Sahanika Ratnayake Guest

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