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Psychoanalysis On and Off the CouchAffects, Curiosity, and Corporal Punishment with Paul Holinger, MD, MPH (Chicago)“Now's the time to tell that wonderful story of the little boy. He was about two or three years old, and he went in the icebox to get some milk, and he managed to get this big carton and spill it all over the floor. Now, needless to say, there'd be a lot of parents that would react very negatively and frustrated - this mother happened to be a scientist. So she came in, she saw the bottle of milk, and what had happened. She went and got some paper towels, put them on the milk, and said, ‘Look at t...2025-06-1553 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 317: Rethinking Punishment for TeenagersPaul C. Holinger, author of Affects, Cognition, and Language as Foundations of Human Development, delves into the role of interest in building self-esteem, the dangers of physical punishment, and strategies for fostering curiosity in teenagers.Full Show Notes:Raising a teenager often feels like navigating a maze of emotions and varying interests, where ensuring their well-being and fostering self-esteem can be challenging. Teens are at a pivotal stage in their lives where they form their own identities, learn to manage emotions, and develop a sense of curiosity that fuels their passions and purpose for...2024-12-0922 min
Woven Wings LiveLaughing into Lightness and Play (w/ Simeon Birnbaum - March 2022 Rerelease)Today we’re re-releasing an episode that originally aired just over a year ago on March 22nd of 2022, where we spoke with Simeon Darwick Birnbaum, laughter yoga instructor and founder of Joyful Living. We explore how we can lean into a lighter way of being by utilizing a spiritually and biologically potent practice that’s readily available to all of us: our own laughter. We see how regardless of our circumstances, we can intentionally and actively access our inner, childlike curiosity and joy, while using the contagious power of laughter to inspire playfulness, expand our minds, and perha...2023-04-121h 18Woven Wings LiveLaughing into Lightness and Play (w/ Simeon Birnbaum)In today’s episode, we speak with Simeon Darwick Birnbaum, laughter yoga instructor and founder of Joyful Living. We explore how we can lean into a lighter way of being by utilizing a spiritually and biologically potent practice that’s readily available to all of us: our own laughter. We see how regardless of our circumstances, we can intentionally and actively access our inner, childlike curiosity and joy, while using the contagious power of laughter to inspire playfulness, expand our minds, and perhaps most importantly, open our hearts.About Simeon Darwick Birnbaum: Simeon creates joy...2022-03-221h 13