#24 Mindsight for Optimal Mental Health with Dr. Dan Siegel

Today’s well source is Dr. Dan Siegel. Dr. Siegel is one of the world’s leading neuroscientist and psychiatrists. He’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a professor at UCLA School of Medicine. He is also the founder of the field Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). He has written a lot of books, is a co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute – which is an educational organization that offers online learning and in-person seminars focused on how to develop mindsight. In this podcast, we discuss: The importance of parental presence. What it means to have a secure attachment. The four S's of showing up for your child. The Wheel of Awareness as a way to access clarity , calmness, and presence. Facing challenges with peace and clarity. Creating a safe haven and a solid launching pad. Defining the self and belonging as part of community. Resources: Website: https://www.drdansiegel.com The Mindsight Institute - http://mindsightinstitute.com Dr. Dan Siegels Books  - https://drdansiegel.com/books/ The Wheel of Awareness - https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/ Book - Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy Book - The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience and Trust by Claudia M. Gold and Ed Tronic  Book - The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by Christina Figueres