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 Jun 28, 2021

Understanding ACEs and building resilience with the 16 Strong Project

Monday Jun 28, 2021

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Samantha Wettje, co-founder of the 16 Strong Project in New York. Samantha talks about how the project works with young people about building resilience, conquering trauma and understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) so they can heal in the process. She discusses how the program helps students recognize their own situation and potential impacts that will help them navigate the challenges that come along with ACEs and childhood trauma.

“I think that in order for us to best educate students and educate kids is by having a full understanding and a full picture of everything each individual student has gone through.” -Samantha Wettje [26:42]

“You can’t separate mental health from your overall being, and so when we integrate our whole selves into one perspective, then we have a better opportunity to live a full life and a happy life.” -Dr. B [34:16]

What You Will Learn:

[00:37] Intro

[01:49] Meet Samantha Wettje

[02:23] What is the 16 Strong Project

[03:49] How they distribute the information to the age groups

[07:46] The unique challenge for her

[10:31] How they pitch the program to the school

[16:59] A success story

[21:15] The story behind the name

[22:43] What inspired Samantha to start this

[26:33] If this will change education overall

[29:23] 16 Strong Project’s main goal