The Power of Practical Optimism

The PedsDocTalk Podcast

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting

5 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Do you consider yourself an optimist? Although some people may be more optimistic than others, you can learn to foster an optimistic mindset – a key tool for parents to build resiliency and navigate the unexpected. I welcome Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of the new book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing. We discuss: What is practical optimism, and how it differs from toxic positivity and pessimism If there is a genetic component of optimism or if it can be learned How some people survive, even thrive, despite profound challenges The 8 Pillars of optimism and the 3Ps of pessimism How optimism can help with dealing with the unexpected, especially as parents Connect with Dr. Varma on Instagram @drsuevarma. Remember to check out her book and visit her website for more resources. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsors page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.5	Hello, PED's Doc Talk Podcast listeners. Thank you for being here. I know the juggle is real as parents
1:23.8	and even if you are not a parent.
1:25.2	So I appreciate you taking time out of your day
1:28.0	to tune into these awesome conversations
1:30.4	that I get to have about child health,
1:32.4	development, parenting, and parental mental health.
1:35.0	This show is a top 50 parenting podcast in the United States, so let's make it a top 20 by leaving those reviews and ratings that is truly how the show continues to grow.
1:44.6	And I cannot wait to chat with my next guest today who is Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist
1:49.4	and cognitive behavioral therapist based in New York, and author of the new book Practical
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