About this podcast

In this insightful interview, renowned brain expert and child psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen joins the show to discuss the science-backed strategies for raising mentally resilient children. The conversation delves into crucial aspects of mindful parenting, including effective goal-setting with kids, fostering independent thought, and the importance of allowing children to experience discomfort to build agency. Dr. Amen shares invaluable hacks for nurturing well-rounded, loving individuals in today's demanding world, touching upon topics like bonding practices, the pitfalls of a lack of boundaries, understanding why children shut down, and repairing broken bonds. The episode also explores the impact of social media and divorce on children's brains, offering guidance on loving discipline and teaching self-soothing techniques.