1KHO 498: How to Develop Brains That Are Capable of Enjoying Success | Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, What Do You Say?

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

If our kids are achieving but not thriving, what are we actually working toward? In this profoundly helpful and eye-opening conversation, Ned Johnson and Dr. William Stixrud—authors of What Do You Say? and The Self-Driven Child—return to share powerful insights about raising kids who can handle stress, stay motivated, and actually enjoy their lives. We talk about what it means to be a non-anxious presence, how our words and behaviors shape our children’s mental health, and why the “Yale or fail” mindset is doing far more harm than good. Packed with specific phrases to use (and avoid), guidance on school pressure and tracking apps, and wisdom from decades of working with anxious families, this episode offers a better way forward. If you’ve ever worried about whether you're doing enough—or doing it right—this one will help you exhale and refocus on what really matters: raising kids with resilient brains, meaningful relationships, and the capacity to experience joy. ** Learn more about Bill and Ned here Get your copy of What Do You Say? here Get your copy of The Self-Driven Child here Get your copy of The Self-Driven Child workbook here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey friends, Jenny here. I just wanted to take a quick moment before we dive in to say something
0:05.3	exciting. We are just days away from hitting 500 episodes of this podcast. It is hard to believe
0:13.0	how far this journey has come and it wouldn't have been possible without you, your support,
0:17.8	your shares, your messages, and your reviews. If this podcast has helped you in any way, would you please take a moment to leave a rating
0:24.4	or review?
0:25.3	It helps others find the show, and it means so much to me as we hit this huge milestone
0:30.5	together.
0:31.5	Now, today's episode is one of the most eye-opening and practical conversations we've
0:36.1	had.
0:36.6	I'm welcoming back to favorite guests,
0:39.3	Dr. Williams, Sticks Red, and Ned Johnson to talk about how to raise kids who don't just succeed
0:44.2	on paper but actually develop brains that are capable of enjoying success. This one is full of clarity,
0:50.6	tools, and a whole lot of encouragement. Let's go. Imagine raising your children and going
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