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
May 27
Fear Sells—But the Facts Matter: Making Science Go Viral
In this episode, I sit down with a scientist and science communicator who has spent the last five years in the middle of online health conversations, especially during and after the pandemic. We talk honestly about why accurate information often feels boring on social media, whil ... Show More
1h 3m
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
Jun 2024
2214: [Part 2] Look On The Bright Side: 7 Secrets To Raising Optimistic Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Motherhood
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 2214: Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking f ... Show More
10m 31s
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