In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about how prevention is intervention. She discusses studies, such as The Abecedarian Project, that reveal the importance of early childhood development. She also shares a few interventions that could lead to better health outcomes.


 


“When we protect the vulnerable from the invincible first, we create strong, healthy, thoughtful and relational communities.” - Dr. B [9:42]


 


What You Will Learn:


[0:36] Intro


[02:13] How saving money saves a lifetime of pain


[06:00] How scaffolding and support leads to resilience


[10:43] What is The Abecedarian Project


[19:55] James Heckman’s study


[24:25] What the The Abecedarian Project revealed


[26:11] The metabolic syndrome


[29:37] A list of interventions


[34:24] Actionable takeaways


[37:01] Outro


 


Wear a mask and find your calm!


 


Resources:


We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina L. Love


The Abecedarian Project


James Heckman’s study


The metabolic syndrome


 


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Saint Agnes Medical Center: www.samc.com


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