The Relationships We Live In

Ep.18 - Dr. Meredith Elkins | Parenting Anxiety: breaking the cycle of worry and raising resilient kids

In this episode Dr. Meredith Elkins and I discuss the concepts and ideas in her latest book "Parenting Anxiety: breaking the cycle of worry and raising resilient kids. Dr. Meredith Elkins is a clinical psychologist who helps kids, teens, and parents break the cycle of anxiety and build resilience. She co-leads the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program at McLean Hospital and is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Some of her most meaningful work comes from supporting families as they navigate big feelings. Her approach blends science-backed strategies with compassion, making it easier for parents to feel confident and for kids to grow braver every day. You can learn more about Dr. Elkins and her work by visiting https://www.meredithelkinsphd.com [https://www.meredithelkinsphd.com]. Her book is available on Amazon, https://a.co/d/08ZyrMtV\ [https://a.co/d/08ZyrMtV\]

Ep. 17 - Michael Long | An Exploration on Taming Dopamine, the "Molecule of More"

In this episode writer, comedian, teacher, and systemic thinker, Michael Long and I discuss his recent books "The Molecule of More" and "Taming the Molecule of More." We explore how dopamine actually works, how that differs from the popular understanding, how it influences human thinking and behavior, and what people can do to gain more control of how they think and behave so they can live more thoughtfully and embodied in the present. Mike Long is the author of “Taming the Molecule of More” and co-author of “The Molecule of More,” the international bestseller that for the first time explained the profound ways dopamine affects love, ambition, commitment, and politics. Trained as a physicist, he’s also a playwright and a DC-based speechwriter who teaches writing at Georgetown University. Personal Website: mikelongonline.com [http://mikelongonline.com] Book Website: tamingthemolecule.com [http://tamingthemolecule.com]

Ep. 16 - Randy Frost | Becoming a researcher of Yourself, your Family, and Society

In this episode, Randy Frost, former director of the Bowen Center in Georgetown, discusses the challenges of family research, and the benefits of taking on a research position in your own life, your relationships, and your role in society. We explore marriages, parenting, and civic responsibility.

Ep 15. - Andrea Schara | Exploring Stories, the Life of Dr. Murray Bowen, and the Struggle of Differentiating a Self

In this episode Andrea Schara discusses her relationship to Murray Bowen, his impact on the field of Family Therapy, the importance of stories in the lives of individuals and as a therapeutic vehicle, and how humor is essential for living in a challenging world. Andrea has a forthcoming book entitled "When Your Brother Tells You He's Jesus Christ What Will You Do" where she dives in to the stories that shaped her personally and professionally. She is a systems coach and you can find her at https://www.andreaschara.com/ [https://www.andreaschara.com/] https://yourmindfulcompass.com [https://yourmindfulcompass.com] Faculty http://navigatingsystemsdc.com/ [http://navigatingsystemsdc.com/] Andrea's book is available on Amazon: Your Mindful Compass: Breakthrough Strategies For Navigating Life/Work Relationships

Ep. 14 - Peggy Chan | Marriages and In-Laws, Retirement, and Social shifts in Hong Kong

In this episode, Peggy Chan, director of program at the ISS Family Institute, shares her experience working at the relationship between young married couples and their in-laws, how she is thinking about her own retirement, and how the exodus of a younger generation from Hong Kong has impacted both that generation and the generation above that finds themselves suddenly bereft of the relationships that were so central to their lives.