What if what we call high standards in our kids, and quietly admire in ourselves, is actually something much more painful underneath?
This episode takes on a question that hits closer to home than most parents want to admit: have I been confusing high standards with something more punishing, in my kids and in myself? I'm joined by Professor Thomas Curran, s ... Show More
May 22
Deodorant, Porn, and Nudes: How to Actually Talk to Your Tween About the Hard Stuff
What if the reason the hardest conversations with your middle schooler keep going badly isn't the topic — it's that we keep starting them like a lecture? This episode is for any parent who has braced themselves to "have the talk" about porn, dating, nudes, or consent and watched ... Show More
45m 5s
May 8
Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — What Every Mom Needs to Know Now
What if the years where you feel less rested, less resilient, less yourself aren't burnout or bad parenting — but a hormonal transition no one prepared you for? This episode tackles a question every woman asks herself: am I losing my edge, or is something actually happening to ... Show More
43m 7s
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
