Evolutionary Wisdom + Neuroscience for Flourishing Children (and other Humans) with Dr. Darcia Narvaez

Dear Rosies,In this week’s episode of the Rose Woman, we explore the foundations of human flourishing with Dr. Darcia Narvaez, a groundbreaking researcher who bridges neuroscience, anthropology, and evolutionary wisdom. Dr. Narvaez is an explorer of human potential, asking profound questions about how early experiences shape our moral development, well-being, and connection to the world around us.Dr. Narvaez examines how early life experiences (the evolved nest) influence moral functioning and well-being in children and adults. Questions that interest her include: How does early experience shape human nature? What can sustainable indigenous societies teach the modern world? What types of moral orientations do individuals develop in species-typical and atypical environments? What is indigenous ecological wisdom, and how do we cultivate it? How can educators and parents foster optimal development, well-being, and communal imagination? Her 2014 book won the 2015 William James Book Award from the APA and the 2017 Expanded Reason Award for research. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Psychological Association, and the American Educational Research Association. She hosts the website EvolvedNest.org and is president of KindredMedia.org.In this episode, we cover:How to Raise a Baby in Line with Natural Human BiologyHow to Bond Like a Wise ParentExploring Moral Development and TraumaWhat to Do if you Missed Out on ThisThe Concept of Evolved Nest and its Key ComponentsModern Applications and Cultural ObstaclesThe Role of Nature and Play in HealingIndigenous Wisdom and Evolutionary InsightsHelpful links:Darcia Narvaez, PhD - Professor of Psychology Emerita, Psychology DepartmentThe Evolved Nest (Evolved Developmental Niche) (academic papers)Co-Founder, EvolvedNest.Org (podcasts, info, and monthly newsletter)The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected CommunitiesRestoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet EarthRestoring Human Nature article by Darcia on Substack The Nested Pathway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.