What ancient wisdom and modern science reveal about raising exceptional children. Through years of anthropological research and scientific inquiry, NPR correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff uncovers the counterintuitive principles that shape human development across cultures.
This isn't about quick fixes or parenting hacks—it's a deep examination of how success ... Show More
Oct 27
The Science of Doing Your Best Work
Steven Kotler is a bestselling author and the executive director of the Flow Research Collective, where he studies the science of peak performance. Most of us have felt it. Hours disappear, everything else fades away, and the work seems to do itself. But what’s actually happening ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 13
How to Get People to Say Yes | Ryan Serhant
Ryan Serhant is a real estate broker, founder of SERHANT., and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York and Netflix’s Owning Manhattan. He explains how to sell without making people feel sold to: build a connection, help first, and earn the right to ask. He also breaks dow ... Show More
56m 7s
Oct 6
Charlie Munger's Interview with Todd Combs
I'm excited to share this previously unreleased 2022 conversation between Charlie Munger and Todd Combs. As with any Munger talk, the subjects are both deep and wide. You'll learn how Munger recognized people worth betting on, chose problems worth solving, and turned a long atten ... Show More
47m 58s
May 2024
Not Being a Perfect Parent Is Actually a Good Thing
Dr. Aliza Pressman joins me to talk about the 5 principles of parenting, a guide on how to raise good humans. We dive into how to have a secure attachment with your kids and how to repair it when it's been broken, effective ways to discipline, how to raise resilient kids, and how ... Show More
48m 55s
Jul 2025
You Learn This Too Late: Understanding This Will Change the Way You Look at Your Relationships
<p>In this episode, you’ll discover how your childhood shaped who you are today—and the hidden parenting mistakes that impact every relationship you have. </p><p>You’ll also learn tools for excellent parenting and how to improve any relationship, including with your own parents, ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2024
Why You Should Resist Institutions for the Sake of Your Children | Ep 56
Most of us want the best for our children, but what if the very institutions we trust are actually steering our kids in the wrong direction? In this episode, Dr. Shefali, a renowned Conscious Parenting Expert and Bestselling Author gets real about how we can break away from the p ... Show More
51m 46s
Sep 2024
Your Child's Behavior Isn't Their Identity
<p>Today, we're diving deep into the world of parenting with an incredible lineup of experts. We've got Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and parenting whisperer, Scott Donnell, an entrepreneur passionate about teaching kids financial literacy, and Dr. Traci Baxley, an e ... Show More
1h 24m
Feb 2024
2070: How to Get Comfortable with the Discomfort of Parenting by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui with EricaLayne.co on Emotional Resilience
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 2070: Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui, in her heartfelt exploration with EricaLayne.co, delves into the raw and transformative j ... Show More
9m 33s
Oct 2023
The Parent-Child Relationship
Dr. Phil unlocks the secrets to the parent-child relationship and effective parenting with expert insights from Dr. Charles Sophy, Dr. Michele Borba, Dr. Shefali, and Dr. Warren Farrell. Learn to nurture a strong parent-child bond, understand the vital role of fathers in parentin ... Show More
55m 45s