Delusional Optimism with Dr. B

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Are you interested in building a more diverse and equitable world? Do you want to learn how to communicate your emotions through a neuropsychological lens? Delusional Optimism with Dr. B is a podcast where we break down complex concepts into easy to understand actionable information. There are five overarching themes in Delusional Optimism; Resilience & Protective Factors Child Development & Parenting Emotions & Neuroscience Diversity & Equity In every episode, we will dig deeper into one or more of these bigger concepts and provide relatable stories and examples of how to approach the world with an informed and OPTIMISTIC mind! The goal is to connect and build a community that is open to learning how the brain works and what we can do to maximize our resilience, build protective factors into our world that support resilience from the beginning of life. Let’s Leave a Lifeprint!

Episodes

Monday Feb 15, 2021

Parenting Through the Lens of Resilience

Monday Feb 15, 2021

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about parenting and resilience. Dr. B. defines the term and what it means to be a parent, using her family as an example. Listen to how parents can help their children overcome adversity and thrive to become happy, productive people.

“That’s really the one thing when I ask parents what do they want for their children. They always say ‘I just want my children to be happy.’” - Dr. B [05:33]

What You Will Learn:

[00:37] Intro

[02:03] Dr. B’s children and if her training ever gets in the way of her parenting

[04:44] Defining resilience

[05:51] The definition of being a parent

[08:18] How important the initial relationship is with biological mother

[13:14] How parents’ ACEs affect children

[15:58] How to be delusionally optimistic about this

[25:21] Actionable takeaways

[30:02] Outro

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