Raising Good Humans

We don't always know what people are thinking or feeling - we're not mind-readers - but we can bolster our understanding. Today we're diving into the Theory of Mind, which refers to our capacity to understand others. It is important for understanding how to approach our children's developmental stage. We start with a wonderful grounding meditation. To learn more about theory of mind, DM me on Inst...

There's so much guilt and shame and anger that can be wrapped up in parenting - Today, we continue the conversation on how to address these parts of ourselves without judgement with the wonderful Dr. Dick Schwartz. You will come out of this conversation with a better understanding of yourself and better prepared to approach your child with compassion - especially if you have a highly sensitive chi...

Do you ever feel ashamed or quick to anger with your kids? Join me in conversation with the incredible Dr. Richard Schwartz, who developed the Internal Family Systems model. This paradigm allows us to separate our Self into parts and examine them with compassion. Internal Family Systems Institute: https://ifs-institute.com/ Dr. Schwartz' book, No Bad Parts: https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Rest...

With one kid, you're terrified that your child is gonna flunk out of high school because they got a bad grade. The other, you're anxious that they're putting too much pressure on themselves because they're doing homework before you've had your morning coffee. Join me in conversation with Dr. Sasha Heinz, developmental psychologist and mindset coach, as we navigate the perfectionism mindset. Sponso...

So excited to be answering YOUR Instagram questions today! Join me in a quick meditation reset, then we dive into the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system - The steps you need to solve any parenting challenge, big or small. After explaining the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. system, I answer several of your questions using it as an example so you know exactly how to implement it - you're gonna love this episode! KiwiCo: Let's f...

Join me in conversation with my phenomenal married friends, fashion journalist Derek Blasberg (@derekblasberg) and Nick Brown (@nickbrown), managing partner at Imaginary Ventures. They share their surrogacy journey, becoming fathers to twins, an emergency in the hospital, and what annoys them about surrogacy - the answer may surprise you! For more information on surrogacy for gay men, visit Men Ha...

Sometimes, it's better to just listen and let your kid vent. Join me in conversation with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, who you may know from the terrific Instagram page @sitwithwhit. She is the author of Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. We discuss what toxic positivity is, how to listen and when to give advice, and we trade stories of some times we wish w...

Are kids susceptible to identity theft even if they don't have a credit card? Does making purchases online expose them - and you - to data breaches? What IS the dark web, actually? Join me in conversation with Madeline Nusser, Vice President of Creative, Content, and Digital Experience at Allstate Identity Protection.  Allstate Identity Protection has the best plans for families, especially digita...

"Why is my kid so lazy?" Hold that thought! I'm excited to welcome my friend Dr. Lisa Damour to the show this week. We discuss the science behind motivation, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, goodness of fit, and much more as it relates to our kids and school.   Follow her work: drlisadamour.com She has written for the New York Times and CBS News  Follow her terrific podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychol...

Are some sports better than others for your child's brain? What do you need to know about concussions? Join me in conversation with Dr. Julie Stamm, neuroscientist and author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and the Future as we discuss the joyful benefits of sports as well as some considerations. She even shares the sports she would most and least want her kids playing! Spons...

It's important to understand the difference between compassion and empathy — Join me today in a solo episode about the science behind compassion, imagining another person's feelings, and a concrete mindfulness exercise that will help you and your children practice the compassion that builds better communities. Support our show by supporting our partners! Zocdoc: Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www...

In this bonus episode, Tembi Locke and I continue our conversation about grieving and caregiving, including what it means to be friends with someone who is grieving, and specific ways you can be considerate.  Yipes! Wipes Go to www.yipes.com/humans for 20% off. Yipes to the rescue! Faherty Head to www.fahertybrand.com/humans20 and use code humans20 at checkout to get 20% off! Perelel Head to www.p...

How do you parent and caregive while you're living with grief? How can you help someone who is grieving? Join me in conversation with Tembi Locke, author of From Scratch, on what to say, what not to say, and for her story of profound love. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at www. DrinkLMNT.com/HUMANS Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS for...

I absolutely love this company! Join me in conversation with Cassandra Curtis, co-founder of Once Upon A Farm, as we cover the surprising truth about baby food, what motivated her to start making her own, upcoming trends in food for kids, Jennifer Garner's involvement, and more.  This episode is sponsored by Once Upon A Farm. Use code HUMANS for 35% off your first subscription order with Once Upon...

Why do we choke when we've rehearsed something a million times? How do we set our kids up for success in situations where performance anxiety can get the best of them? Join me in conversation with Dr. Sian Beilock, author of Choke, about why we choke and how to avoid it. Sponsors Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-homelab test at www.everlywell.com/HU...

Today Dr. Dolly Klock and I continue our conversation about teen partying culture by diving into fentanyl, prescription drugs, and how to have low-stress, scare-tactic free conversations with your teens/tweens about substance use. Sponsors Perelel: www.perelel.co code HUMANS15 Kiwico: www.kiwico.com code HUMANS Green Chef: www.greenchef.com/humans135  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at h...

We're answering your questions today! Join me in conversation with Dr. Dolly Klock, MD, a Board Certified Family Physician. We discuss teen drinking, prescription drugs, vaping, weed, Life360, and whether it's safe to supervise. Support the sponsors that keep the show free! Zocdoc: www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the app for FREE Faherty: www.fahertybrand.com/HUMANS20 for 20% off Produced by De...

Feeling ungrateful? Feeling like your kids seem ungrateful? Cultivate gratitude in others by being grateful yourself using these tips and a short gratitude practice. Enjoy! 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! Caraway: Visit www.carawayhome.com/humans for 10% off Shopify: Go to www.shopify.com/humans for a...

Is pelvic floor pain normal? Do I need to do kegels? Are we doing them correctly?! Join me in conversation with Dr. Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer, about maintaining vaginal and pelvic floor health after birth and beyond. Follow Dr. Reardon's work at www.thevaginawhisperer.com or on Instagram @the.vagina.whisperer Stir: Stir is the app designed for parents who just happen to be single. Downloa...

Research shows that fathers have, on average, become more involved in their children's lives in the last several generations. This has created so many new questions for fathers. Join me in conversation with educator Kimberly Wolf, author of Talk With Her, to discover new ways for dads to engage with their daughters and navigate questions of body confidence as well as dating after divorce. Beam www...

How can we create a country that better serves parents? Join me in conversation with Dr. Dana Suskind. Sponsors Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com code HUMANS Pair Eyewear: www.paireyewear.com/HUMANS KiwiCo www.kiwico.com code HUMANS That's It www.thatsitfruit.com/raisinggoodhumans Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Join me in conversation with one of the leading psychologists on executive function, Stephanie Carlson, to learn about raising self-reliant kids that still feel supported by their parents. Cozy Earth: 35% off sitewide at Cozy Earth with code HUMANS Zocdoc: www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and download the app for FREE Talkspace www.talkspace.com/humans  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

We're doing something a little different today. I'm interviewing Alan Patricof - He just wrote a book called No Red Lights: Reflections on Life. He is 87 years old, a true business legend, an eager mentor, fit as a fiddle, and an incredibly loving father and grandfather. If you Google him, you will be blown away. Let me know what you think of this one!  Sponsors Wealthfront: wealthfront.com/Humans...

Today, we're talking about cannabis. Join me in conversation with Dr. Rebecca Siegel about cannabis and brain health as well as the impact specifically on the adolescent brain. Sponsors Beam: shopbeam.com slashHUMANS Slumberkins: Use code HUMANS at checkout for 15% Off Your First Order at www. Slumberkins.com Camp Galileo: Go to GALILEO-CAMPS.COM and use the code FUNSUMMER2022 to get $100 off camp...

Join me in conversation with Dr. Koraly Perez-Edgar. We discuss temperament, how it can determine the kids' social development, and the best ways to navigate it.   Sponsors: Helix: Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/humans Splendid Spoon: go to SplendidSpoon.com/HUMANS for $50 off your first box. Slumberkins: Use code HUMANS at checkout for 15% Off Your...