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
Jul 8
#236 Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein talks with Shane Parrish about treating every role in your life like a job you have to earn again each year. Harley shares why stepping down as COO was his hardest choice, the family motto that guides his daughters, and what makes someone good ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 1
#235 Outliers: Jimmy Pattison — Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials
At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, n ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 24
#234 Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo—and the Cost of Getting There
On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corpora ... Show More
1h 36m
Feb 2020
Parenting Peacefully Isn't Always Easy Part One
Have you ever been so dedicated to doing something, working all the angles, putting in all the time and effort and there are still days when it just doesn't work? You know about connection, you use it, you even do Special Time and listen to big feelings. With all that hard wo ... Show More
24m 23s
Oct 2023
Relax, It’s Fine: Underparenting with Caitlin Murray from Big Time Adulting
Join me in this episode for a refreshingly candid conversation with Caitlin Murray, the creative mind behind Big Time Adulting. Caitlin shares her parenting journey, which started as a way to cope with her son's leukemia diagnosis and turned into a humorous and realistic look ... Show More
18m 42s
Oct 2023
It’s Okay to Feel Parenting Burnout
Today we'll be exploring the topic of burnout - a feeling that is common among many of us, yet often kept to ourselves. As someone who has been a parent for 18 years, I understand the never-ending responsibilities that come with parenthood, as well as the unique challenges of ... Show More
14m 42s
Jan 2024
You Can Trust Your Kids, Here’s Why
Hey there, amazing parents! Ever wondered if you could truly trust your child's moral compass, especially when they seem to make those tiny, questionable decisions? Today we're diving into a profound exploration of why trusting our little ones is the key to unlocking a be ... Show More
14m 58s
Dec 2020
#214: Fixing Difficult Behaviors & Parenting in a Pandemic
Erin goes back to basics on how kids and parents shape each other's behavior, it's basically a 101 on dealing with those trouble spots and power struggles, be their bedtimes, middle-of-the-night issues, mealtimes, or major meltdowns. Learn about how children learn to find ... Show More
24m 41s