Episode
Stop Overthinking. Ask a Penguin
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- People Of Distinction
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- May 18, 2026
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- 970
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Summary
What if the most profound life advice didn't come from a therapist's office, but from a colony of penguins in Antarctica? Clinical psychologist Dr. Muriel McClellan traded her couch for a camera, traveled to the frozen edge of the world, and came back with Advice from the Penguins , a breathtaking photo book that delivers real psychological wisdom through some of nature's most unlikely gurus. In this episode of People of Distinction , Dr. McClellan shares the deeply personal journey behind the book, why she believes curiosity is the greatest gift you can give yourself, and the story of a bullied young girl who found the courage to "just walk on by." Don't miss this one, then grab your copy at drmurielmcclellan.com