This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Ibram Kendi and discussing antiracism, how to help your children understand the benefits or drawbacks they may encounter due to racism, and the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action. Dr. Ibram is the author of How to Raise an Antiracist . In July 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University where he serves as director. Kendi was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Sponsored by Bett...
Jul 21, 2023•32 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast If you or a partner is expecting or planning for children, you won't want to miss this one! This week, I'm welcoming back Professor Emily Oster, the NYT Best-Selling author of Expecting Better. I LOVE her work. There's now a new edition of Expecting Better with updated and revised information which you can find here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310896/expecting-better-by-emily-oster/ Sponsored by ZocDoc: You need ZocDoc! Download the FREE app at zocdoc.com/humans Everyplate: G...
Jul 14, 2023•32 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast I'm answering your questions on this week's episode! This week, I'm joined by Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert on young people's relationship to social media and privacy. We'll discuss public and private pages, things to consider when posting your child online, teaching digital consent, mentoring vs. monitoring, and more. Dr. Heitner is also the author of the acclaimed book Screenwise and the forthcoming Growing Up In Public. Sponsored by Mission MightyMe Puffs Mission MightyMe Puffs are a safe an...
Jul 07, 2023•38 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Warning: This episode is explicit! Join me in conversation with the brilliant Dr. Emily Morse about having better sex after you've had kids, planning pleasure, and more. We'll dive into sexual intelligence, understanding ourselves as sexual beings, and setting the stage for arousal. Sponsored by Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/HUMANS10 to take advantage of their Summer Refresh and get 10% off your next purchase. Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raisi...
Jun 30, 2023•51 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety, joins me this week to discuss how to identify avoidable anxiety and purposeful anxiety, as well as practical techniques for alleviating avoidable anxiety, and discerning anxiety caused by chemical imbalance from anxiety caused by circumstance. Sponsored by Quility: Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Raising Good Humans listeners so visitquility.com/humans to learn more and match with your perfect policy. iHerb: Get 22% of...
Jun 23, 2023•51 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast How can doodling and daydreaming - when your child might otherwise be paying attention - be a good thing? How does art support our child's health? What skills do our kids acquire in art class that help them later in life? This week, join me in conversation with Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain On Art. She serves as executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, part of the Brain Science Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also co-directs the Aspen Institute's Neu...
Jun 16, 2023•43 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're joined by Dr. Mariel Buque to define and discuss intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and systems that we can put in place to support ourselves and our family. We'll learn how to become a cycle breaker, as well as a practical technique that you can use in tough moments. Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma, comes out in January. Sponsored by Ready, Set, Food! Visit readysetfood.com/HUMAN to learn more and get exclusive dis...
Jun 09, 2023•37 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Spoiler alert! This episode contains MAJOR spoilers for Succession up through the finale. This week, we're diving back into analyzing Succession through a psychological lens, focusing specifically on the parent-child relationships. Join us as we dissect the fascinating dynamics between the Roy family members and their partners, then unravel the psychological underpinnings that shape the characters' behaviors and decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Today we continue our fascinating conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone. We dive into the association between perimenopause and brain functioning. We'll learn about the role estrogen plays in the brain, the link between estrogen declines and Alzheimer's risk, and the implications for developing brains. You don't want to miss this one! Sponsored by Seed: Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/RAISING and use code RAISING to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ...
May 26, 2023•30 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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/pr...
Apr 28, 2023•39 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 
