The Hamilton Review

In this episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob welcomes Dr. Sande Okelo, Founding Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at UCLA and Director of the UCLA Pediatric Asthma Center of Excellence. With years of experience caring for children with asthma and leading research to improve treatment, Dr. Okelo shares practical, reassuring guidance for families. Together, they d...

In this insightful episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob Hamilton welcomes Professor Eva Telzer, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for an important conversation about adolescent brain development and the impact of social media on today's youth. Drawing from her article for the American Psychological Association, Professor Telzer...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are pleased to welcome Lee Schwartz and Geoffrey Schwartz for a compelling conversation about family, football, and the realities of brain health in sports. Lee shares the extraordinary journey of raising two sons who went on to play professional football in the NFL, while Geoffrey offers his perspective as a former NFL player. Together, they provide a...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome best selling author and international speaker, Tim Elmore. In this two part conversation, Tim discusses his book, 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life. You're deeply committed to helping your kids succeed. But you're concerned―why are so many graduates unprepared to enter the workforce and face l...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Akansha Ganju.  Dr. Akansha Ganju is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with a passion for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for both adults and children with allergic conditions. She leads Latitude's Los Angeles clinic in West LA, providing specialized life-changing care for food allergy patients of all...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Culler. Stephanie Culler, Ph. D., is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology company reimagining patient health through the development of microbiome-based medicines. In this episode, Dr. Culler shares about all about the company, including how a first-of-its-kind combination of probioti...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome American Political Scientist, Charles Murray. In this episode, Charles discusses his book, Taking Religion Seriously. Taking Religion Seriously is Charles Murray's autobiographical account of the decades-long evolution in his stance toward the idea of God in general and Christianity in particular. The book traces Murray's journey f...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Harvard Professor of Jewish Studies, Jon D. Levenson. A wonderful conversation filled with wisdom and celebration of Passover, Professor Levenson discusses his latest book, Israel's Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath. You won't want to miss a very special episode of The Hamilto...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Amber Baber. Amber Baber is the creator of @wandermadepossible, where she shares practical strategies for traveling with kids in ways that build confidence and independence. As a mom of three and frequent family traveler, she believes travel is an opportunity to teach real-world skills — from navigating airports to knowing what to...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Jaime Deville. In this episode, Dr. Deville joins Dr. Bob for an important conversation about childhood vaccines. They explore common myths versus reality and share what parents need to know to keep their children safe and protected from preventable diseases. Don't miss this informative episode.  Jaime G. Deville, MD is a Clini...

  This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome pediatrician Dr. Cori Cross. In this episode, Dr. Cross explores the impact of social media on children and offers practical guidance for parents navigating today's complex digital landscape. Drawing from her Peds in Review article, "The Complicated Reality of Social Media," Dr. Cross joins Dr. Bob for a thoughtful discussion tha...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy. Dr. Nagrath breaks down how Elephant Learning is changing the way children learn math—and why traditional approaches often fall short. A must-listen for parents with kids who struggle with math. Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety.  Aditya is the creator an...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're delighted to welcome children's book author John Redstone. In this episode, John shares his personal journey from working as an investment analyst to becoming a children's book author, an inspiring story of where kids and culture collide. We know you'll enjoy John's colorful, rich, and delightful storytelling, and young listeners will especially love...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are pleased to welcome science journalist, Michaeleen Doucleff. In this episode, Michaeleen discusses details from her Wall Street Journal article, My Family Went Off Ultra-Processed Foods for a Month. The Results Surprised Us. Enjoy this raw, real and informative conversation. Michaeleen is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Hunt, Gather, Par...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are pleased to welcome Patrick T. Brown. In this episode, Patrick discusses his work at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where he focuses on advancing a strong, pro-family economic agenda and supporting families as the foundation of a healthy, flourishing society. He also shares insights from his Wall Street Journal article, "'The Success Sequence'...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, it is our pleasure to welcome Ilana Kurshan to the show! In this conversation, Ilana discusses her book, "Children of the Book", which explores the closeness forged when family life unfolds against a backdrop of reading together. Kurshan, a mother of five living in Jerusalem, at first struggles to balance her passion for literature with her responsibilitie...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are excited to have Peter and Clara Hamilton on the show! In this episode, Peter and Clara are sharing all about the launch of their brand new company, Loam. Loam is architecturally inspired heirloom wood toy blocks, all natural and sustainably sourced and fully made in the USA. You will thoroughly enjoy Peter and Clara's personal story (from Peter's Ar...

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, it is our pleasure to welcome Clare Morell to show! In this conversation, Clare discusses her book, "The Tech Exit" and guides us to discover a realistic path to tech freedom and how to unlock a happy, healthy and socially enriching life for our children. A critically important episode for parents and caregivers. Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and...

"The answer to your parenting question is already within you."    - Heather Spadaccini   It is our pleasure to welcome Certified Parent Coach, Heather Spadaccini to The Hamilton Review Podcast! From toddler tantrums to teenage angst, Heather helps parents navigate through the challenges that parenting brings. Heather's refreshing, practical approach guides parents towards uncovering the strengths,...

It is our absolute pleasure to welcome distinguished conductor, Pola Benke to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Pola was was recently appointed Music Director of the Santa Monica Symphony and Assistant Conductor of the Pacific Symphony, continuing to build a dynamic and impactful presence across Southern California. In this conversation, Pola shares her story of discovering music as a young child growi...

It is our pleasure to welcome, author, marathoner and mom of five, Kate Santoro to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Kate is the author of Truth on the Run, a memoir about chasing truth through heartbreak, house fires, motherhood, and marathoning. Dedicated to her late brother — a Boston College High School Hall of Famer and Boston Globe All-Scholastic athlete — the book explores what it takes to keep...

It is our pleasure to welcome, Dr. Laurie Santos to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Santos is an expert on human cognition and happiness, a renowned Yale Professor (Her Yale course "Psychology and the Good Life" became Yale's most popular course in over 300 years) and the host of The Happiness Lab Podcast. We are very honored to have Dr. Santos on The Hamilton Review Podcast! Please enjoy this sp...

It is our pleasure to welcome, Dr. Beth Mosley to The Hamilton Review Podcast! In this conversation, Dr. Mosley discusses her book, "Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child's Mental Health." Happy Families takes an expert, honest and accessible approach to children's mental health – arming parents and caregivers with the tools they need to tackle anxiety, low mood and difficult behav...

It is our pleasure to welcome, Dr. Jenny Yip to The Hamilton Review Podcast! Dr. Yip is a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, speaker, media contributor, and internationally acclaimed OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert.  In this conversation, Dr. Yip discusses her book, "Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts." Dr. Yip's compassionate book guides new moms to say goodbye to anxiety, OCD,...

It is our pleasure to welcome, Dr. Leonard Sax back for the second time to The Hamilton Review Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Sax discusses his compelling, NYT Bestselling book, "The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups." ​Parents are failing to prioritize the parent-child relationship above all other relationships. The result is children who have no absolut...