How to Talk to Kids about the Power of Emotions with Dr. Julia Di Gangi

In this episode, Dr. Robyn Silverman and Dr. Julia  DiGangi delve into navigating parenting challenges and managing emotions amidst chaos, uncertainty, and confusion. Join us as they offer valuable insights and practical strategies for maintaining emotional balance and effective parenting during tumultuous times.

INTRODUCTION:

Did you know that your success in life—as a parent, as a teacher, as an employer, as a leader—comes down to your ability to harness the energy that powers your brain. When your energy rises, you feel a burst of get-up-and-go—you feel empowered and dynamic. When your energy falls, as you well know, you feel down, stressed, defeated, and drained. Believe me—I know what that feels like too—we do a lot of things that feel exhausting, don’t we? How many times do we need to make dinner, lunches, laundry, lesson plans, all kinds of plans. It can zap us of energy—so how in the world do we employ it? What do we need to do? We need to recognize and harness the energy from our brains so we can lead with impact—whether this is within the home or school or outside of those arenas. How do we do this? For the answers, we will turn to our next guest.

Bio:

Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist who completed her clinical training at a consortium of Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behavior. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at the White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and US Special Forces. The founder of NeuroHealth Partners, a neuropsychology-based consultancy, DiGangi shows people—at work and at home—how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives. She is the author of Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.