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Call us basic, but does anyone else feel the urge to down a PSL the minute the leaves start to change? Turns out, there's a scientific reason for our pumpkin spice obsession...

From celebrating adoption to updating you on retirement account changes for 2020, here's what we've got going on this week. Catch up on all the QDT episodes in one place with our weekly Spotify playlist.

How to Help Someone with Hoarding Disorder

Hoarding disorder is a real experience that goes beyond the sensational scenes on TV shows like Hoarders. What are the risks associated with hoarding, and how can you help a loved one with this disorder? Savvy Psychologist chatted with hoarding expert Elaine Birchall to find out more.

Avoid These Mistakes When You Interact With Adoptive Parents

These are the dynamics every adoptive parent and child wants you to know. Avoid doing or saying something hurtful and support the gift of adoption instead!

Can Science Explain Our Obsession With Pumpkin Spice?

When fall arrives, so do all things pumpkin spice. But why do we crave it? Turns out there are biological and psychological reasons behind our obsession.

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Daniel Mayrock's life is at a crossroads. He knows the following to be true:

1. He loves his wife Jill... more than anything.
2. He only regrets quitting his job and opening a bookshop a little (maybe more than a little).
3. Jill is ready to have a baby.
4. The bookshop isn’t doing well. Financial crisis is imminent. Dan doesn't know how to fix it.
5. Dan hasn’t told Jill about their financial trouble.
6. Then Jill gets pregnant.

Dan is also an obsessive list maker; his story unfolds entirely in his lists, which are brimming with Dan’s hilarious sense of humor and deeply personal thoughts. When read in full, his lists paint a picture of a man struggling to be a man, a man who has reached a point where he’s willing to do anything for the love (and soon-to-be new love) of his life.

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6 Retirement Account Changes for 2020 You Should Know

Worried about retirement savings? Find out how six beneficial tax law adjustments coming in 2020 will help you cash in and save more money for retirement.

What Type of Exercise is Best During Menopause?

How can menopausal and perimenopausal women exercise to avoid "middle-age spread?" We talked with physician and triathlete Dr. Tamsin Lewis to find out.

Soylent vs. Huel — Can Powdered Meals Replace Food?

Meal replacement products like Soylent and Huel have gained a loyal following. But are these all-in-one powders and shakes really a more optimal way to get your nutrition?

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