In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among adolescents and emerging adults, exploring the transition from high school to college ... Show More
Feb 27
Behavioral Genetics 101: How Genes Shape Mental Health w/ Professor Kathryn Paige Harden
In this episode, I sit down with behavioral geneticist and professor Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden to talk about what behavioral genetics can actually tell us about our kids—and what it can’t. We unpack the reality of psychiatric risk, family history, and the limits of control, and wh ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 13
The Power of Real Optimism: What It Actually Means (and How to Practice It) w/ Dr. Deepika Chopra
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deepika Chopra to talk about what real optimism actually means — and why it’s so different from toxic positivity. We unpack the science behind resilience, curiosity, and staying open when life is hard, and we get practical about how to grow yo ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
How to Look After Your Mental Health as a Parent w/Tammy & Tania Ep #54
<p>In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new perspective with parents focusing on regulating their stress response, cultivating healthy relationships, and then infusing energy i ... Show More
31m 36s
Feb 2022
Parenting and Communicating with Teens with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Dr. Dan welcomes back Dr. Ken Ginsburg to discuss all things teens – including communication, parenting, myths, resilience, and more as well as his forthcoming book Congrats Your Having a Teen! Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person.
In this paradigm shifting conversation ... Show More
56m 25s
Mar 2024
Dr Amen: Raising Mentally Strong Kids
For the first time ever, The Lautners welcome back a past guest, Dr. Amen, for another conversation on mental wellness, this time for children. Whether you’re a parent, want to be a parent, or have no desire to be a parent, Dr. Amen offers insight into relationships and developme ... Show More
1h 6m