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246. Optimal Parenting II: The Power of Connection
Episode 246
#246: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres do a deep dive into the first principle of Optimal Parenting: the power of connection during challenging moments for children. They discuss the dyn…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
245. Optimal Parenting I: The Big Picture
Episode 243
#245: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres explore the topic of parenting, introducing the three key principles of Optimal Parenting: connection, confidence, and consistency. They begin with…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
[Rebroadcast] How to Develop Lasting Motivation
Episode 244
#244: This episode continues our discussion of Alfie Kohn’s “Punished by Rewards.” Kohn believes that a person’s motivation (especially a child’s) starts out pure but gets corrupted by rewards and pr…
Published on 5 months ago
[Rebroadcast] Punished by Rewards?
Episode 243
#243: In this episode, we explore the radical claims made by Alfie Kohn in his 1993 book Punished by Rewards. Kohn, an expert in education and psychology, argues against the use of rewards to incenti…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
242. How Addictions Hijack Your Brain
Episode 242
#242: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss the nature of addiction. They begin by exploring its development, showing how addiction often starts as a pursuit of pleasure but can evolv…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
241. The Seven Deadly Sins: A Psychological Perspective
Episode 241
#241: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss the Seven Deadly Sins from a psychological perspective, exploring how these vices can be viewed as habits or addictions that violate person…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
240. Understanding Dynorphins III: Case Studies in Growth
Episode 240
#240: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres explore the concept of dynorphins and their role in personal growth, looking at a variety of cases. They discuss how dynorphins can affect behavior…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
239. Understanding Dynorphins II: The Dopamine-Rebound
Episode 239
#239: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres delve into the concept of dynorphins and their role in human suffering and growth. They discuss how dynorphins are linked to discomfort and the imp…
Published on 6 months ago
238. Understanding Dynorphins I: Exploring Unwillingness
Episode 238
#238: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres explore the concept of dynorphins and their crucial role in emotional growth and personal development. They discuss the importance of embracing dis…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
237. The Essential Tools to do OptimalWork
Episode 237
#237: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss the transformative practices of OptimalWork, focusing on projects, growth goals, and the Golden Hour. They explore the importance of settin…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago