In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Elise Loehnen to discuss the ways in which women have been conditioned to conform to societal expectations of "being good." Elise, author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay To Be Good, provides profound insights into the deep-rooted conditioning that has shaped women's behavior, choices, and self-perception. From upbringing to cultural influences, we explore the various forces that have shaped our notions of goodne...
May 19, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Join us for an enlightening conversation as we dive into the world of menopause and perimenopause with Dr. Sharon Malone, an expert in women's health and a passionate advocate for understanding and embracing menopause. Throughout the episode, Sharon delves into the physiological changes that occur during menopause and perimenopause, discussing the fluctuation of hormones, hot flashes, and other common symptoms. She offers fascinating insight into how understudied the process of menopause has bee...
May 12, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Stuck in the seemingly never-ending cycle of waiting lists for mental health care appointments? How can you support your kid's mental health today? Join me in conversation with Australia's foremost developmental pediatrician, Dr. Billy Garvey to discuss the essential steps caregivers can take to support their child's mental health. Throughout the episode, Billy offers practical advice on how parents can identify signs of distress in their children, create a safe and supportive environment at hom...
May 05, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 18
We are getting so many messages at all times from so many different sources on the "right" way to parent. It can be very overwhelming. But what does the data tell us about what really sticks? Join me in conversation with journalist, novelist, and editor Jessica Grose. Her writing has been featured consistently in the New York Times and her recent book, Screaming On The Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood is a must-read. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/screaming-on-the-insi...
Apr 28, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 17
SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers for Season 4 of Succession. This episode also contains some explicit language. This week, we're doing something a little different. In this solo episode, I analyze the explosive third episode of Season 4 of Succession. We'll explore parent-child relationships, sibling dynamics, attachment styles, and coercive parenting as illustrated by Logan, Roman, Kendall, Shiv, Connor, and Willa. Sponsored by Sakara: Sakara is offering our l...
Apr 21, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Fradin, a board-certified pediatrician, mother of two, and author of the book, "Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges." Dr. Fradin shares her insights on the added challenges of parenting in the context of mental health struggles and medical and mental health diagnoses. Dr. Fradin also discusses securing mental health resources for kids, the pros and cons of labels, how to keep connecte...
Apr 14, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Tune in to this week’s episode with NYT best-selling author and host of Dear Therapist Lori Gottlieb, where we discuss how to become a better listener and better connect with our kids, how to distinguish between secrecy and privacy, and the difference between connection and codependence. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a rating and a review, and check out the Raising Good Humans Premium podcast, available exclusively on the Apple app! Seed: Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed...
Apr 07, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel, a renowned expert in the field of autism and the Co-Director of the Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr Koegel has had vast experience researching Autism Spectrum Disorders—ASD—and working with autistic people of all ages. We explore of the ways in which the intelligence and abilities of children and young adults with autism are often overlooked and misjudged, and discuss tried-and-true interventions that...
Mar 31, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week, we're doing something a little different: I'm sharing my personal conversation with Dr. Gabor. Sponsors: Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com Nutrafol: Visit Nutrafol.com promo code HUMANS to save $15 off your first month’s subscription InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker...
Mar 24, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Stress within our culture can affect us all in so many ways. Is it healthy to be well-adjusted to a toxic society? This week, join me in conversation with renowned addiction expert, speaker, and author Dr. Gabor Maté. Dr. Gabor has written 5 excellent books, and the latest is titled The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Society. Sponsors: Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Download Stir or tell your single friends to try it out! HelloFr...
Mar 17, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Self-care has been marketed as something you can buy, but that's not often the case. Join me in conversation with my friend Dr. Pooja Lakshmin about the importance of true self-care as a caregiver. Check out Dr. Lakshmin's book, Real Self-Care, below! https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcare Sponsored by Sakara: Busy parents deserve great, easy nutrition Get 20% off your first order at sakara.com/humans InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker...
Mar 10, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This week it's just us! Join me for a look into bullying and what behaviors to look for when identifying it, what to do when your child is being bullied, and what to do when you suspect - or know - your child is the bully. ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/HUMANS Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com Produced...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Understanding teens opens up a new world for parents. Join me in continuing the conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour about when to worry about our adolescents - This includes the issues that teens are struggling with and how to respond, understanding the way teens use extreme language, broaching heavy conversations, and more. Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you ...
Feb 24, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
For teenagers, intense emotions are par for the course; oftentimes, this means that life gets sorted into two categories: things they like, and things that are a full-blown crisis. Are you unsure of how to respond to your teen's distress? Help is on the way: Join me in conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour on understanding the emotional interiors of the teens in our lives. Pick up a copy of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents today! Sponsors: H...
Feb 17, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary. We dive into anti-fragility and how to raise kids that don't just "bounce back" from stress, but actively grow from it. We cover the consequences of well-intentioned exposure therapy and the benefits of creating appropriate, safe challenges to their fears. Sponsored by ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire ...
Feb 10, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join us for this week's episode of Raising Good Humans as we sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, author of Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad). Dr. Tiwary will share her expertise and insights on how anxiety can actually be beneficial for children and parents alike, and help us understand the positive impact it can have on growth and development. You'll learn why it's important to embrace and regulate our anxieties, and how to do so in a healthy and effective way. Whether y...
Feb 03, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join us in further conversation with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author Dr. Dan Siegel as he shades more light on how Self, intraconnectedness, and parenting fit together. Get Dr. Siegel's latest book, Intraconnected, here: https://drdansiegel.com/book/intraconnected-mwe-me-we-as-the-integration-of-self-identity-and-belonging/ Sponsored by Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code HUMANS at bollandbranch.com InsideTracker: Get 20% off the entire InsideTra...
Jan 27, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel, renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, as he delves into the mysteries of the self and inner awareness and what role they play in parenting. Dr. Siegel's unique blend of science and mindfulness offers a deeper understanding of how the brain shapes our experience and how we can use this knowledge to lead more fulfilling lives. In this episode, we explore how words inform meaning, the power of inner awareness, and more. Don't miss part ...
Jan 20, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to building a happy life and raising happy kids. Dr. Waldinger shares insights from the study and offers practical advice on how to cultivate strong relationships, find purpose and meaning in life, and create a positive environment for children to thrive in. This is an episode you won't want to miss as we di...
Jan 13, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marc Brackett, the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel . Dr. Brackett discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, and how we can teach our children to understand and manage their emotions. We explore the common misconceptions about emotions and how to reframe our thinking about them, as well as the benefits of allowing ourselves and our kids to fully experience and express their feelings. J...
Jan 06, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode originally aired on October 15, 2021. Today, we're getting into the practical weeds of toddler scenarios using a scientific lens with friend of the show and NYTimes best selling author and child psychologist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. www.tinabryson.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 101
This episode originally aired on December 25th, 2020. Big Little Feelings duo Kristin and Deena are answering listener questions about toddlers. Topics include power struggles, hitting, biting, time-outs, feelings, talking about death and bath time struggles. Instagram: @biglittlefeelings website: biglittlefeelings.com Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 100
This episode originally aired on September 4th, 2020. This is a re-air. This week, we're diving into the science of babies and parenting and talking with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson! https://www.tinabryson.com Happy Holidays! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, we sit down with renowned child development expert Professor Alan Sroufe to discuss the concept of secure attachment relationships. We explore what it means for a child to have a secure attachment relationship with their primary caregivers, and the impact this can have on their overall development. Professor Sroufe shares his insights and findings from decades of research in the field, and provides practical advice for parents and caregivers looking to foster secure attachment r...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 98
In this episode, we sit down again with bestselling author and social media expert Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares her strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of constant comparison and unrealistic beauty standards on social media, and offers practical advice for parents looking to improve their children's mental health and well-being in the digital age. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a young woman. Spons...
Dec 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 97
How is social media affecting our daughter's brains? What does new research tell us? Join me in conversation with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning science journalist, internationally recognized speaker, and author of Girls On The Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media. Sponsors Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Skylight Frame: This has been SUCH a special gift for...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 96
I had a truly surprising lightbulb moment this week in my conversation with Dr. Joshua Sparrow about why saying "just try your best" could actually be harmful. Join me again in conversation with Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist; associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School; and supervisor for outpatient psychiatry services at Children's Hospital Boston. Sponsored by PM Pediatric Care: For more information about PM Pediatric Care and a li...
Dec 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 95
Many parents are in touch with their emotions and are comfortable being sensitive, but struggle to set clear boundaries and limits - which are two separate things - without feeling guilty. How can we communicate clear, effective boundaries while remaining emotionally sensitive? Join me in conversation with Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist; associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School; and supervisor for outpatient psychiatry services at ...
Nov 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 94
I'm so grateful to receive your DMs over at @raisinggoodhumanspodcast on Instagram! Today I'm answering some questions about children ages 2-6 in more depth, including how to tackle seeing your child rejected, taking your disregulated child out of situations they aren't ready for, and more. Sponsored by PM Pediatric Care: For more information about PM Pediatric Care and a list of locations, visitpmpediatriccare.com Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your order at Hiyahealth.com/HUMANS See Privacy Poli...
Nov 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 93
Today, we’re talking about the emergencies that tend to come up around the holidays, and in general, for children up through teens, and how we can prepare. Dr. Christina Johns is an emergency physician, a board-certified pediatrics emergency medicine doctor. She served for years as the attending physician and assistant division chief in the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center at Children's National at George Washington University School of Medicine. @deardrchristina Blog: Dear Dr. Christina Pro...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 92
