18. Stress Better

If you have ever felt exhausted, burnt out or stressed, this episode will be the perfect antidote. Dr. Matthew Dewar, published author, keynote speaker and educator shares the power of mindfulness and how it can be a game changer for families. Listeners will learn practical strategies that can promote compassion, more purposeful listening and communication skills, leading to closer connections within the home. Matthew Dewar, Ed.D., is a professional educator, speaker, and author researching and applying the science of stress optimization for improved health and performance. For fifteen years, he explored the impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and emotional intelligence protocols on learning, professional development, and leadership in schools. More recently, he has focused on the impact of self-regulation and biofeedback protocols on the physiological and psychological stress of elite performers. Dr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar, LLC, and the creator of the Stress Better™ Framework, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, educational leaders, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry and The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens and has been featured on TEDx, NPR, Thrive Global, the National Wellness Institute, and many podcasts. For more information about Dr. Dewar, please visit his website: MattDewar.com For more information visit us at SUCCESSFUL PARENTING (successfulparentingplan.com) Follow us and like us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram Successful Parenting Workbook, available on Amazon