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!
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Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this episode of “Delusional Optimism”, Dr. B talks about wiring the brain for wellness. She explains how our experiences in life, from infancy to adulthood, affect our physical and neurological health. Dr. B also opens a discussion on health inequity and advocates for fairer healthcare practices that will positively impact people’s long term health.
Listen to how social determinants influence your health and the health of people around you.
“Loving relationships mediate trauma, mediate risk, and build resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.” - Dr. B [7:26]
What You Will Learn:
[0:37] Intro
[1:43] Investing early in the wellness of young children as a means to create more resilient families and communities
[4:31] Healthy brain development is intrinsically linked to favorable life experiences
[7:47] The progression of brain development through life
[13:01] A lesson on extreme poverty in Nairobi and its impact on health
[18:30] How social and economic factors are significant determinants of health
[21:22] The process of building resilience
[27:11] Some actionable takeaways: become aware that health is a product of our environment more than our biology; know that building resilience is a choice; embrace your resilience and recognize your power to be a social determinant of health to others
[29:39] Breathe deeply and find your calm, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself and others
[30:35] Outro
Wear a mask and find your calm!
Resources:
Email Dr. B: contact@drbconnections.com
Visit her website: www.drbconnections.com
Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dr.bconnections
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.beasley
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