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[Rebroadcast] Why Embracing Shame Will Help You Thrive
Episode 256
#256: Shame is the emotion we feel when we fear that our failures or weaknesses will become known. This fear can lead us to pursue certain outcomes as defenses — money, success, prestige, etc. — or t…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
[Rebroadcast] How to Stop Justifying Yourself
Episode 255
#255: When people experience cognitive dissonance — that is, a clash between one’s self-concept and reality — they will tend to favor their self-concept, and can rationalize this bias in a process of…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
[Rebroadcast] Why Venting Negative Emotions Only Makes Things Worse
Episode 254
#254: It’s a widespread belief that when experiencing negative emotions like anger or frustration, it’s helpful to vent them. In fact, this practice is counterproductive. Studies indicate that when p…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
[Rebroadcast] The Power of Agency
Episode 253
#253: In their 2019 book “The Power of Agency,” Paul Napper and Anthony Rao lay out their theory of growth and happiness, which centers on the concept of “agency.” In this episode, we compare their s…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
[Rebroadcast] How to Conquer Procrastination
Episode 252
#252: Procrastination is something of a mystery. Its costs — decreased quality of work, fraying of bonds with others, increased negative emotions like stress, even negative health effects — are unive…
Published on 3 months ago
251. Optimal Parenting VII: Building Family Rituals
Episode 251
#251: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Majeres continue their discussion of Optimal Parenting with another set of questions. They begin with the importance of connection during child meltdowns and the…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
250: Optimal Parenting VI: Your Questions, Answered
Episode 250
#250: In this episode, Sharif Younes and Dr. Kevin Majeres field questions about parenting based on the previous episodes in the series. They address common concerns from parents, including how to re…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
249. Optimal Parenting V: Consistent Discipline
Episode 249
#249: In this episode, Sharif Younes and Dr. Kevin Majeres focus on the essential role of discipline in effective parenting. They discuss the challenges parents face in setting and enforcing limits, …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
248. Optimal Parenting IV: Teaching Family Ideals with Consistency
Episode 248
#248: In this episode, Sharif Younes and Dr. Majeres discuss the third quality of Optimal Parenting: consistency. Regular routines, standards, and ideals—applied consistently—foster children's intrin…
Published on 4 months ago
247. Optimal Parenting III: How to Build Real Confidence
Episode 247
#247: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres delve into the second principle of Optimal Parenting: fostering and conveying confidence in your child’s ability to grow and thrive on challenge. T…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago