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 07, 2021

Talking about hard topics with Matthew Winner

Monday Jun 07, 2021

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Matthew Winner, Head of Podcasts at A Kids Book About. Matthew talks about how to use books to have difficult conversations and what he has learned over the years. He also shares what A Kids Podcast About has planned for the future.

“We can all serve everyone better by just talking more even if it’s going to be messy. Because being messy can still have the effect of being seen, and being seen is a really big tool.” - Matthew Winner [12:18]

“It is so true that the best way to keep somebody safe is to talk about what’s on the other side of the door before you walk through the door.” - Dr. B [35:32]

What You Will Learn:

[00:37] Intro

[02:33] Meet Mathew Winner

[05:33] What is A Kids Book About

[08:24] The most difficult and easiest of producing the podcast

[10:23] How to have difficult conversations with kids

[18:40] How books can create a safe space

[20:10] When should parents broach certain subjects

[28:46] How books are there when we need there

[33:12] Some practical takeaways

[37:59] How to contact Matthew Winner

[39:54] Outro