Do you consider yourself an optimist? Although some people may be more optimistic than others, you can learn to foster an optimistic mindset – a key tool for parents to build resiliency and navigate the unexpected. I welcome Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of the new book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Pra ... Show More
Jan 14
Finding Joy: Resigning From My Clinical Job and What’s Next for Me
In this solo episode, I am opening up about a big life change. I recently resigned from my clinical job. On paper it may sound simple, but the story under it holds a lot of layers, emotion, and growth. I talk about what led to my decision, what it brought up from my childhood, an ... Show More
15m 55s
Jan 12
The Follow-Up: What Reinforces Behavior
In this Follow-Up episode, Dr. Mona revisits one of the most downloaded PedsDocTalk conversations, her discussion with Dr. Loretta Breuning on how rewards and threats shape a child’s brain. They break down why yelling, pleading, and bribing often backfire, and how attention itsel ... Show More
13m 27s
Jan 7
What ER Doctors Wish Parents Knew, Advocating for your health (and Why We Love The Pitt) with Dr. Beachgem
You are never wrong for being worried about your child. You are allowed to ask questions, ask for help, and ask for another set of eyes. Advocacy is not confrontation, it is care. And the doctors caring for your family are human too, carrying both expertise and emotion into every ... Show More
52m 51s
Apr 2024
How to Be a Practical Optimist (with psychiatrist Sue Varma)
Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism, served as the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, treating civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. She shares how her work there led her to develop a f ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2021
388: Optimism vs. Pessimism vs. Realism: Which is Best?
<p>Do you consider yourself to be an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Optimism, pessimism, and realism are three different paradigms that impact how we approach life and interpret life's events. For some, they're even identities.</p> <p>When we face difficult times, our domin ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2021
296 // How to Be More Optimistic During Difficult Situations
Hello and welcome to episode 296 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll learn about some practical strategies to help you be more optimistic during difficult times. To understand optimism a little more, be sure to check out episode 114 of The Mindful Kind, "Outloo ... Show More
10m 8s
Nov 2014
Episode #042 ... Optimism
On this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of optimism. First, we examine the various motivations for pessimism, and hear what Winston Churchill, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Marcus Aurelius have to say about optimism. Next, we think about the vastly different implication ... Show More
28m 23s