What if the hardest part of dating after divorce isn't whether you're ready, but whether your kids are?
This solo episode tackles one of the most-asked, least-discussed questions in the inbox: how to start dating again after divorce in a way that honors your own life and your children's emotional reality. It's a topic carrying guilt, grief, longing, worry, ... Show More
Jun 12
Adam Grant + Dr. Aliza: The Real Science of Effective Parenting
What does it actually mean to be a good parent and why does knowing the research make it harder, not easier? This week I'm sharing an interview I did with Adam Grant on his show, ReThinking, where we got into the framework I come back to constantly: all feelings are welcome, but ... Show More
40m 19s
Jun 5
Why Are All the Young People So Insecure?
What if raising secure kids has less to do with what you do wrong as a parent — and more to do with teaching them to build the right relationships from the start? My guest this week is Dr. Amir Levine, molecular neuroscientist, child psychiatrist, and associate professor of clini ... Show More
44m 54s
Mar 2025
Episode 26 - Dr. Marc Brackett: Emotional Intelligence as a Civic Imperative
In this episode, the conversation delves into the life and work of Dr. Marc Brackett, who shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by trauma to becoming a leading voice in emotional intelligence. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, particularly t ... Show More
55m 55s
Sep 2024
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and a world expert on what emotions are, how to interpret them, and how to work with emotions to yield a more i ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 2025
Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett
This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Feelings: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Together, they explore why so many of us struggle to manage our emotions and what ... Show More
55m 57s
Aug 2025
2694: The Four Parenting Styles by The Gottman Editorial Team on Advice for Parents on Children's Emotional Growth
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 2694: The Gottman Editorial Team breaks down the four parenting styles based on emotional responsiveness, showing how each ... Show More
8m 25s
Sep 2025
2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance
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 2729: Keith Wilson explores why expressing emotions can be so challenging, even for those who are emotionally intelligent. ... Show More
10m 29s
