Talking about difficult topics
141: The Body Keeps The Score with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Learn from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk how trauma affects us not just in the mind but also in the body. Discover how past traumatic experiences can manifest in your parenting and daily life, impacting your emotional and physical well-being. Gain insight and tools to navigate the effects of trauma and seek the support and accountability needed for healing and growth.
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139: How to keep your child safe from guns (even if you don’t own one)
In this interview with Dr. Nina Agrawal, a pediatrician, we discuss essential topics like gun safety and violence against children. As children begin spending time indoors, parents should inquire about gun ownership and storage in homes where their kids visit. Dr. Agrawal also addresses the disparities in gun violence affecting children of color, emphasizing the need to confront this critical issue.
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134: Beyond Sex Education with Dr. Nadine Thornhill
In this episode we build on our conversation with Charlotte Rose about sex for us parents to go (far) Beyond Sex Ed with sex educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill, whose direct, fun, engaging style will help you to see that you, too, can have conversations about sex and pleasure with your own children.
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133: How the Things We Learned About Sex Impact Our Children
In the first episode of our mini-series on sex-related topics, we discuss adult experiences and understanding of sex with Charlotte Rose, co-host of the Speaking of Sex podcast. Explore overcoming shame associated with sex and improving intimacy with your partner. This sets the stage for approaching discussions about sex, sexuality, and pleasure with your children in an upcoming episode.
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131: Implicit Bias with Dr. Mahzarin Banaji
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mahzarin Banaji, a leading expert on implicit bias and co-creator of the Implicit Association Test. Explore the concept of implicit bias, its presence in individuals, and how to recognize it in ourselves and our children. Gain valuable insights into understanding and addressing implicit bias.
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