The lives of young adults look far different than they did a generation ago: The average age at which people marry and have children is higher than ever, and rising housing costs mean more young adults are living with parents. Laurence Steinberg, PhD, of Temple University, talks about how these changes are affecting the relationship between parents and their ... Show More
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Aug 6
Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and ... Show More
23m 18s
Apr 2023
115: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with my Own Parents)? Guest: Laurence Steinberg, PhD
Dr. Lisa and Reena welcome special guest Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Professor of Psychology at Temple University, to celebrate the publication of his latest book You And Your Adult Child: How To Grow Together In Challenging Times. Dr. Steinberg unpacks key research and decades of ex ... Show More
39m 58s
Apr 2023
Réajuster le lien à ses parents à l'âge adulte
Dans cet épisode, nous abordons avec Emmanuel Ballet de Coquereaumont, psychopraticien, la complexe question du lien à l’âge adulte avec ses propres parents et de l’importance des réajustements, réaménagements de ces liens afin de construire des relations apaisées et satisfaisant ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 2023
Counterintuitive Ideas About Marriage, Family, and Kids
There are a lot of popular ideas out there around marriage, family, and culture, like, for example, that living together before marriage decreases your chances of divorce, people are having fewer children because children are expensive to raise, and society is becoming more secul ... Show More
47m 34s
Dec 2023
1989: The Wise Parents’ Guide to the Love and Care of a College Student by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Parental Guidance and College Independence
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1989:Dr. Susan Chanderbhan's "The Wise Parents’ Guide to the Love and Care of a College Student" offers insightful guidance ... Show More
9m 12s
Jul 2023
1838: Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go
Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about suffering and other qualities parents share with young adultsEpisode 1838: Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting GoDr. Stoltzfus’ mission is to provide information, education, guidance ... Show More
10m 34s
Apr 2023
Lisa Damour, PhD On The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Adolescence has always been a difficult phase of life, but today’s teenagers are navigating a world that is vastly different from any generation before them. From social media to cyberbullying, from political polarization to climate change, the challenges facing teenagers today a ... Show More
2h 8m
Jul 2024
2229: 5 Skills Teens Need For Adulthood & How To Teach Them by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2229:Dr. Susan Chanderbhan offers valuable insights for parents on teaching essential life skills to teens, focusing on budg ... Show More
11m 11s