#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