Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan
421 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratingsFor anyone who has been parented, is a parent or dreams of being a parent, Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan teaches us all how to make the world a more loving, accepting and compassionate place -- one parent, one person and one child at a time. Every episode features a “Sitting Down with Dr. Dan” segment to help listeners discover ways to be the best version of themselves. With more than 25 years of experience as a psychologist, author and father, Dr. Dan Peters understands the key to raising happy and aware kids is for parents to seek the same joy and mindfulness in their own lives. Through diverse and timely discussions, every episode of Parent Footprint explores and explains how (and why) the way we were parented impacts the way we parent. Aimed at any parental figure in a child's life, Dr. Dan helps any caregiver lead with purpose.
With over 200 episodes, Dr. Dan has hosted adolescent and child development experts, mental health professionals and of course, parents. Plus, he takes listener questions! Submit yours to [email protected] and you may get an answer on a future episode.
Parent Footprint With Dr. Dan is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, I Said No Gifts! and more.
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Episodes
A Good Cry with Michael Cruz Kayne
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutesDr. Dan kicks off 2022 with a brand new episode: his moving interview with Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and parent Michael Cruz Kayne. The two discuss family, parenting, podcasting, loss, and grief. Michael, currently an Emmy-nominated writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, lost his son 12 years ago and this tragedy was the motivation behind his podcast A GOOD CRY. Each episode is a funny, joyful, and sad reflection on grief. Stephen Colbert was the first guest on the show. Dr. ...
SPECIAL EPISODE 6: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan Listener Questions about grandparents, warning signs of depression and anxiety in teens, and more.
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutesWelcome to Parent Footprint’s NEW Stitcher Premium Episode – episode number six! Today Dr. Dan speaks to audio engineer Phil Rossi about your December listener questions. Dr. Dan and Phil wrap up 2021 with questions about grandparents, warning signs of depression and anxiety in teens, FOMO (for kids and parents!), and Dr. Dan’s favorite parenting advice. Monthly, Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher premium bonus ...
Reproductive Injustice and Racism with Professor Dana-Ain Davis
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutesDr. Dan interviews Professor Dána-Ain Davis about reproductive racism and injustice as well as her recent book reproductive Injustice: Racism, Pregnancy, and Premature Birth on today’s important episode. Today’s conversation sheds much-needed light on one of today’s most important cultural, social, and political issues - obstetric racism. It is a must-listen to episode for everyone. Dr. Davis specializes in black studies, family/sexual violence, reproductive rights, poverty/welfare policy,...
I Am Courage with Susan Verde
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutesDr. Dan talks to yogi, mindfulness guru, and New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde about her book I AM COURAGE: A Book of Resilience. I AM COURAGE isa triumphant celebration of everyday courage, perseverance, and bouncing back from our setbacks with bravery and optimism—it is the perfect companion for our present moment, for children and grown-ups alike. Susan Verde believes every child's experience is valid and unique and every child should be seen and celebrated. Her books help rea...
The Dangers of an Ordinary Night: Sober Curious and the Impact of Addiction on Marriage and Parenting with Lynne Reeves Griffin
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutesToday Dr. Dan welcomes author, expert, and family/school counselor Lynne Reeves Griffin RN, MEd to the episode to discuss addiction, sober curious, and mental health. Lynne is a nationally recognized expert on relationships and family life. As a result of working with families for decades, Lynne has witnessed the ripple effects of addiction on partners and children. She explores this devastating reality through a fictional lens in her book The Dangers of an Ordinary Night in hopes that the ch...
SPECIAL EPISODE 5: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan Listener Questions about the holidays and more
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutesWelcome to Parent Footprint’s Stitcher Premium Episode number 5! Once again, Dr. Dan talks to podcast producer Laura Rossi and this month he answers new listener questions about the holidays and more. Every month, Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher premium bonus episodes. Please submit your parenting questions by emailing [email protected] or sending them to Dr. Dan via social media. We love hearing fr...
RE-RELEASE: Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark
November 25, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutesHappy Thanksgiving! Today we re-release the episode Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark which originally aired as our Exactly Right/Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan debut. Guest Georgia Hardstark is co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network. On Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark, Dr. Dan and Georgia, who are also cousins, give insight into their family and beloved grandmother and discuss Georgia's openness about her mental health...
Daughterhood and Motherhood with Maya Shanbhag Lang
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourDr. Dan welcomes Maya Shanbhag Lang to the podcast today to discuss the beauty and complexity of motherhood and daughterhood. Maya’s memoir What We Carry is inspired by caring for her aging mother while raising her own young daughter. Dr. Dan and Maya explore the mother-daughter dynamic, family secrets, motherhood, confronting the past, aging parents, illness, abuse, and much more. In this episode, Maya talks honestly and openly to Dr. Dan about her complicated love for her mother and father...
Lessons from an Old Dog with Jenna Blum
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutesDr. Dan welcomes one of Oprah’s favorite authors Jenna Blum to discuss unconditional love, grief, and her memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog. Jenna and Dr. Dan discuss how WOODROW ON THE BENCH offers a universal message about loss, love, and how to live—whether we love a furry friend or another human. Jenna beautifully explains how the last months of her dog’s life taught her a new way to live. Today’s interview will help listeners of all ages live better, connect ...
The Kindest Lie: Brave Conversations on Race with Nancy Johnson
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutesDr. Dan and journalist/author Nancy Johnson have an important, must-listen-to conversation about race, President Obama, Black Lives Matter, family, friendship, motherhood, The Kindest Lie, and much more on this new episode. A native of Chicago’s South Side and the only child of parents who met during the civil rights movement, Nancy Johnson writes at the intersection of race and class. She worked for more than a decade as an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television journalist at CBS and ABC a...
Parenting Advice from a Non-Parent with Karen Kilgariff
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourWelcome to the episode you have all been waiting for and asking about since our Exactly Right debut episode with Georgia Hardstark. Today’s guest is the one and only Karen Kilgariff co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network. Dr. Dan and Karen discuss Karen’s childhood, her parenting advice for non-parents, her career, her family, and much more. In addition to My Favorite Murder and Exactly Right, Karen co-hosts the podcast Do Y...
SPECIAL EPISODE 4: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan Listener Questions about foster parenting, giftedness, and Dr. Dan's new book.
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutesWelcome to Parent Footprint’s newest Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 4, Dr. Dan talks to the podcast’s audio engineer Phil Rossi and answers all new listener questions about foster parenting, giftedness, and Dr. Dan’s newest book.. Please submit your parenting questions by emailing [email protected] and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Da...
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted: Embracing the Complexity of Life and Love with Jayne Allen
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesDr. Dan welcomes Jayne Allen (pen name for Jaunique Sealey) to discuss her new book BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED, resilience, exhaustion, loving fearlessly, infertility, Lady Gaga, Prince, and much, much more. Jayne writes fiction from life experiences. Her series “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” touches upon contemporary women’s issues such as workplace, womanhood, race, fertility, modern relationships, and mental health awareness. Her writing echoes her desire to bring both multiculturali...
Motherhood: The Full Story with Alena Dillon
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesDr. Dan interviews author (and mother) Alena Dillon about My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, her memoir about the grit and glory surrounding pregnancy and motherhood not often discussed. Comedian/writer/actress Amy Schumer writes about Alena’s book, "Alena Dillon is one of my favorite writers and to read her journey through pregnancy is a great joy and heartbreak." Alena discusses marriage, morning sickness, motherhood, mom guilt, body changes, breastfeeding, baby blues, the heartache of not lovin...
Project Love with Payman Fazly
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesDr. Dan welcomes author, entrepreneur, and father Payman Fazly to the podcast to discuss his new book PROJECT LOVE: What Legacy Do You Want To Leave. The two passionate dads discuss Payman’s memoir, parenting, healing, persistence, unconditional love, and Parent Footprint Awareness Training. This episode reminds listeners that when parents are self-aware they are happier and healthier and they raise happy, healthy children. For more information about Project Love visit Payman’s website www...
What’s That? Embracing Culture, Food, and Friendship with Karen Chan
September 30, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesIn this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews Karen Chan, a UCLA-educated former food blogger, attorney, mom, and founder of the new Gloo Books, an LA-based independent book publisher. Gloo Books creates children’s books and was founded on a simple concept -- to increase representation of characters of color in the books children read. As a new mother, Karen Chan was always searching for more children's books. While reading with her son Karen realized that almost none of the characters in those boo...
SPECIAL EPISODE 3: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan Listener Questions about School Safety During Covid, Neurodiversity, Stranger safety, and Anxiety
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutesINTERNAL NOTE: BONUS EP 3: AIRS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Welcome to Parent Footprint’s newest Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 3, Podcast Producer Laura Rossi returns with a new round of listener questions for Dr. Dan and a big announcement about Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan merch! Today’s bonus episode includes questions about back to school covid safety, neurodiversity, stranger safety, anxiety and more. Please submit your parenting questions by emailing [email protected] and we m...
Baby, Unplugged with Sophie Brickman
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutesDr. Dan welcomes Sophie Brickman to discuss the timely and provocative topic of parenting and technology. Based on the book Baby, Unplugged: One Mother’s Search for Balance, Reason, and Sanity in the Digital Age, today’s episode will help first time parents, overwhelmed parents, and tech-phobia parents. Reporter Sophie Brickman and Dr. Dan explore how technology infiltrates every single aspect of raising children today, give parents helpful advice to navigate the digital landscape, and encou...
Create Your Legacy While You Are Living It with Mary Alice Monroe
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutesDr. Dan speaks to the inspiring environmental activist, mother, grandmother, and bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. Mary Alice and Dr. Dan talk honestly (and passionately) about parenting, mentoring, family, being present, why nature is healing, unplugging, family dinners, legacy, mindfulness, and living your best life every day. Mary Alice Monroe writes stories for adults and children about the parallels between nature and human nature. Bottlenose dolphins, monarch butterflies, shorebirds...
Surviving Anxiety with The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek
September 09, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesDo you have anxiety? Does your child? Dr. Dan welcomes The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek to talk about anxiety management and their new book THE ANXIETY SISTERS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy. Abs and Mags have both lived with anxiety their entire lives and in this episode they tell us how we can all live happily with it, too. Anxiety can make us feel isolated and alone. Today’s episode reminds us that we are not alone and gives us ...
Mental Health is a Back To School Essential with Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
September 02, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesDr. Dan talks to award-winning columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her new three part Back To School series which focuses on therapy, mental wellness, parenting mistakes, adolescent milestones, masks, and more. Bonnie passionately believes that prioritizing mental health is even more important than other Back To School essentials like backpacks, new sneakers, and haircuts. Bonnie’s popular Creators syndicate columns (and YouTube series) often seek to understand how current events and family ...
SPECIAL EPISODE 2: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan Listener Questions about Back to School, Sibling Rivalry, Toxic Masculinity and More
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutesWelcome to Parent Footprint’s second Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 2, audio engineer (and Dad to two girls) Phil Rossi joins Dr. Dan to talk about back to school, sibling rivalry, bickering, competitive kiddos, tweens, toxic masculinity and more. Submit your parenting questions by emailing [email protected] and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down Wi...
There is No Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutesDr. Dan interviews the inimitable Hank Phillippi Ryan -- the award winning USA Today bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers and investigative reporter (winning 37 Emmys!) for Boston's WHDH-TV -- about why it is better to embrace our imperfect selves, especially around our children who are always watching. Dr. Dan and Hank confess to being “recovering perfectionists” and their honest conversation is filled with great advice about self-love, self-worth, and self-affirmation. Each of u...
Saved By A Song with Mary Gauthier
August 19, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesDr. Dan’s guest this week is Mary Gauthier, the Grammy-nominated American folk singer, songwriter, and author of the new memoir SAVED BY A SONG. Mary’s life and her book are powerful and inspiring and today’s poignant interview will open minds and hearts. Dr. Dan and Mary discuss overcoming childhood trauma, living in an orphanage for the first year of her life, addiction and recovery, her later in life calling to music, the significance of our chosen family where we can often find the love a...
The Parent Compass with Cynthia C. Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
August 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourDr. Dan interviews educational consultants, podcast hosts, and authors Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. today about their show and their book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Dr. Dan discusses how parents can best -- and appropriately -- support their kids in our hyper-competitive and uncertain landscape with Cynthia and Jenn. The Parent Compass concept challenges the notion that "success" is based on getti...
Miraculous Mamas with Elizabeth Joy Sandoz
August 05, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutesDr. Dan interviews the host of the popular Miraculous Mamaspodcast Elizabeth Joy Sandoz. Liz is a Mom, a doula, and a former reality tv star from The Bachelor. On today’s episode (and on her podcast), Elizabeth encourages honest discussions about parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and more. Dr. Dan and Elizabeth have a fascinating conversation in this episode about being a new parent, birthing plans, parental fears, social media, and other topics. For more information please visit...
How to Stop Losing it with Your Kids with Carla Naumburg
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutesEver lose it with your kid? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Dan is thrilled to welcome Carla Naumburg, the hilarious and brilliant author of Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent to the podcast. Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Today’s interview with Carla will give you tips on how to manage your triggers, stop meltdowns, parent mindfully and become a calmer, happier parent -- with calmer, happie...
SPECIAL EPISODE 1: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan - Listener Questions about Chores, Whining, Teenagers and More
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesWelcome to Parent Footprint’s first Stitcher Premium Episode! Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” bonus episodes. To kick us off, Dr. Dan and podcast producer Laura Rossi chat about chores, whining, twins, and teenager challenges. Submit your parenting questions for Dr. Dan by emailing [email protected] and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Loss, Drama, and Trauma with Caroline Leavitt
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesDr. Dan interviews writer Caroline Leavitt about her Psychology Today blog “Runs in the Family” and family secrets -- how devastating they can be until we decide to own our life story, our problems, and our challenges and not let them define us. Caroline is a screenwriter, writing teacher, and author of With or Without You, a book loosely based on her real-life coma. A New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author, Caroline’s novels (and her essays) expertly explore the struggles and conf...
Normal Still Sucks with Jonathan Mooney
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesDr. Dan speaks to Jonathan Mooney, the always inspiring social justice and diversity advocate, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Normal Sucks. Jonathan tells us that “different is not deficient” -- there are advantages to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn’t learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn’t the problem―the system and the concept of normal were―literally saved Mooney’s life. Jonathan now change...
The Extended Mind with Annie Murphy Paul
July 08, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutesDr. Dan’s fascinating interview with scientific journalist Annie Murphy Paul tackles provocative questions including: what makes us the way we are, why we should trust our intuition, and how to listen to our bodies. In her book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain, Annie offers a new way of understanding intelligence. Dr. Dan’s conversation with Annie explores a groundbreaking view of how our minds work and gives us practical advice on how we can all think better -- for ...
The Addiction Inoculation with Jessica Lahey
July 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourDr. Dan interviews NYTimes bestselling author Jessica Lahey about addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, recovery, and prevention. Dr. Dan and Jessica share the startling statistic that all children, regardless of their genetics, are at some risk for substance abuse. Jessica discusses her personal story of being born into a family with a long history of alcoholism and drug abuse and how, despite her best efforts, she became an alcoholic and didn’t find her way out until her early forties. To...
Super You : Release Your Inner Superhero with Emily Gordon
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesDr. Dan interviews Academy Award-nominee of The Big Sick (Best Original Screenplay) and former therapist Emily V. Gordon. Emily is the author of Super You, a guide to living your best life. Her book teaches us that we all have superpowers and as a result we can overcome challenges to become the superhero of our own life. Dr. Dan and Emily discuss how to embrace it all -- our joys and our mistakes. With self-awareness, we can strive to become the best versions of ourselves every day. Emily ...
Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark
June 17, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutesWelcome to the debut episode of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan on Exactly Right. Today's guest is Georgia Hardstark, co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network. Dr. Dan and Georgia, who are also cousins, give insight into their family and beloved grandmother, discuss Georgia's openness about her mental health, including her addiction and recovery. The underlying theme of the episode is how to re-parent yourself in a loving and co...
Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan Joins Exactly Right!
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 minuteIntroducing Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan, the newest podcast to join the Exactly Right network. Each week, Dr. Dan teaches us all how to make the world a more loving, accepting and compassionate place -- one parent and one child at a time. With over 20 years experience as a psychologist, author and father, host Dr. Dan Peters understands the key to raising happy and aware kids is for parents to seek the same joy and mindfulness in their own lives. Through diverse and timely discussions, aime...
Ep. 114 Supporting Children’s Mental Health with Dr. A
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBDr. Dan interviews Anjani Amladi, M.D. (“Dr. A”) about mental health, the impacts of COVID-19 on children and families, and the six ways parents can support their child’s mental health. Anjani Amladi, M.D. is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schiz...
Ep. 114 Supporting Children’s Mental Health with Dr. A
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBDr. Dan interviews Anjani Amladi, M.D. (“Dr. A”) about mental health, the impacts of COVID-19 on children and families, and the six ways parents can support their child’s mental health. Anjani Amladi, M.D. is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Sch...
Supporting Children’s Mental Health with Dr. A
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutesDr. Dan interviews Anjani Amladi, M.D. (“Dr. A”) about mental health, the impacts of COVID-19 on children and families, and the six ways parents can support their child’s mental health. Anjani Amladi, M.D. is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizo...
Ep. 113 Unplug, Log-off, and Get Outside with Hans Aschim
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews adventure expert and author Hans Aschim. Hans is a journalist, world traveler, outdoor industry brand consultant, and proud uncle. He advocates for adventure - in your own backyard or beyond - and powering down technology in order to get outside more. His debut book, HOW TO GO ANYWHERE (AND NOT GET LOST): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers , will inspire children and parents to learn how to navigate their world while also enjoying the journey....
Unplug, Log-off, and Get Outside with Hans Aschim
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutesIn this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews adventure expert and author Hans Aschim. Hans is a journalist, world traveler, outdoor industry brand consultant, and proud uncle. He advocates for adventure - in your own backyard or beyond - and powering down technology in order to get outside more. His debut book, HOW TO GO ANYWHERE (AND NOT GET LOST): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers , will inspire children and parents to learn how to navigate their world while also enjoying the journey....
Ep. 112 Stephanie Newman Barbarians at the PTA: Parenting, Psychology, Teens, and Screens with Stephanie Newman
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBDr. Dan interviews Stephanie Newman, Ph.D., a psychoanalyst, psychologist, author and public speaker about mental health and her new book BARBARIANS AT THE PTA. Stephanie has practiced in New York for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression, and more recently Covid-19 stress. In the spirit of Desperate Housewives meets Mean Girls, Stephanie’s novel BARBARIANS AT THE PTA uses fictional characters to explore the timely topics of bullying...
Ep. 112 Barbarians at the PTA: Parenting, Psychology, Teens, and Screens with Stephanie Newman
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 54 MBDr. Dan interviews Stephanie Newman, Ph.D., a psychoanalyst, psychologist, author and public speaker about mental health and her new book BARBARIANS AT THE PTA. Stephanie has practiced in New York for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression, and more recently Covid-19 stress. In the spirit of Desperate Housewives meets Mean Girls, Stephanie’s novel BARBARIANS AT THE PTA uses fictional characters to explore the timely topics of bu...
Barbarians at the PTA: Parenting, Psychology, Teens, and Screens with Stephanie Newman
May 06, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutesDr. Dan interviews Stephanie Newman, Ph.D., a psychoanalyst, psychologist, author and public speaker about mental health and her new book BARBARIANS AT THE PTA. Stephanie has practiced in New York for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression, and more recently Covid-19 stress. In the spirit of Desperate Housewives meets Mean Girls, Stephanie’s novel BARBARIANS AT THE PTA uses fictional characters to explore the timely topics of bullying,...
Ep. 111 Helping Teens Connect with Jeni Olsen
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBDr. Dan interviews Jeni Olsen, Founder and Executive Director of Teens Connect and the Prevention Director at Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services (CA) in this new episode. Jeni’s work literally saves lives. After two Napa teenagers died by suicide in 2016, Jeni closed her graphic design business and founded Teens Connect with a mission to give middle and high schoolers tools to manage their stress, learn resilience, provide safe places and people with whom to connect, and give them a v...
Helping Teens Connect with Jeni Olsen
April 22, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutesDr. Dan interviews Jeni Olsen, Founder and Executive Director of Teens Connect and the Prevention Director at Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services (CA) in this new episode. Jeni’s work literally saves lives. After two Napa teenagers died by suicide in 2016, Jeni closed her graphic design business and founded Teens Connect with a mission to give middle and high schoolers tools to manage their stress, learn resilience, provide safe places and people with whom to connect, and give them a vo...
Ep. 110 Parenting Ourselves with Katie McDonald
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBDr. Dan interviews self-care strategist, certified holistic health coach, raw food chef and founder of b.nourished Katie McDonald. Katie encourages us to start thriving instead of simply surviving. Dr. Dan and Katie discuss perfectionism, self-care, mindfulness, and self-worth. Katie McDonald’s corporate career and motherly duties occupied her every waking moment. She was depleted and depressed — suffering from asthma, allergies, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, pneumonia, shi...
Ep. 110 Parenting Ourselves with Katie McDonald
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 49.3 MBDr. Dan interviews self-care strategist, certified holistic health coach, raw food chef and founder of b.nourished Katie McDonald. Katie encourages us to start thriving instead of simply surviving. Dr. Dan and Katie discuss perfectionism, self-care, mindfulness, and self-worth. Katie McDonald’s corporate career and motherly duties occupied her every waking moment. She was depleted and depressed — suffering from asthma, allergies, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, pneumoni...
Parenting Ourselves with Katie McDonald
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutesDr. Dan interviews self-care strategist, certified holistic health coach, raw food chef and founder of b.nourished Katie McDonald. Katie encourages us to start thriving instead of simply surviving. Dr. Dan and Katie discuss perfectionism, self-care, mindfulness, and self-worth. Katie McDonald’s corporate career and motherly duties occupied her every waking moment. She was depleted and depressed — suffering from asthma, allergies, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, pneumonia, shin...
Ep. 109 Thrivers with Michele Borba
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBDr. Dan interviews bestselling author and TODAY show contributor Michele Borba, Ed. D. to discuss her new book THRIVERS:The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Michele Borba, Ed. D., is the bestselling author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About Me World, and is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying, and character development who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents. ...
Thrivers with Michele Borba
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutesDr. Dan interviews bestselling author and TODAY show contributor Michele Borba, Ed. D. to discuss her new book THRIVERS:The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Michele Borba, Ed. D., is the bestselling author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About Me World, and is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying, and character development who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents. Sh...