Ep #90 - Kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life - with Dr. Hasan Merali
Description
Sometimes the answers are right in front of us. My guest today is Dr. Hasan Merali, MD MPH, author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, & Squish the Peas.
We both believe kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life. Today, Hasan provides stories & evidence from the science of toddlers to back this up. He also discusses how we can incorporate certain practices into our day-to-day routines.
Discussion Points:
Hasan's introduction (2:40 )
Benefits of training in different places (4:10 )
How Hasan became fascinated with the science of toddlers (5:45 )
The difference between a toddler & adult brain (7:50 )
Toddler lesson #1: bedtime routines (9:35 )
Toddler lesson #2: giving (13:05 )
Toddler lesson #3: laughter (16:30 )
Toddler lesson #4: positive self talk (22:34 )
Toddler lesson #5: play (25:10 )
Hasan's book & the book writing process (26:35 )
Hasan's TEDx talk experience (35:30 )
How Hasan finds more purpose in his work (38:18 )
Goal setting & 5 year plans (42:30 )
Hasan Merali:
Book: https://hasanmerali.com/book/
Website: https://hasanmerali.com/
TEDx Talk. The best life lessons from toddlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6l97Bixokc
X: https://twitter.com/Hasan_Merali
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-merali/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HasanMeraliMD/
Popular Science Article: For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-sleep-better/
TEDx talk by Angela Duckworth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8
Yatin Chadha:
Email: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha
United States
