This week I am replaying a conversation that I had one year ago, almost to THE DAY, with one of my DREAM GUESTs, Dr. Dan Siegel. I am so glad that when I record, there is only audio going on, because I was grinning like a fool while talking to Dr. Siegel. Anyone who knows his work, KNOWS, he is the real deal. Super brilliant. Super dedicated to supporting parents in a way that MATTERS.

His books, which he co-authored with another Joyful Courage fave guest, Dr. Tina Bryson, include the whole brain child, no drama discipline, and the yes brain. He also wrote, Brainstorm, the power and purpose of the teen brain – a guide for every parent and teen to understand more fully the special, unique brain development that happens during adolescents.

Dr. Seigel came on last summer to discuss his book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence. I love LOVED this discussion, and I think you will too!!

Takeaways from the show

• How being present impacts the speed of the aging process
• Wellbeing and how it is enhanced by being present
• Relationships with your kids and how being present improves it
• Cultivating awareness
• Role modeling resilience
• How awareness feeds connection vs control
• Impacts of a lack of structure on the brain and future of children
• Authoritative parenting vs Authoritarian parenting
• Why we need the village and how that creates stress for contemporary parents
• Finding joy, tranquility and connection through expanding awareness
• Flipping our lid, learning from our body’s signals and how awareness can help
• Monitoring and modifying for self-regulation and to improve responses to stress
• The 3 O’s what they mean

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