Making More Humans

We tell kids not to quit, but sometimes quitting is exactly the right decision. Dr. Robin explains why kids need to learn how to recognize when something no longer fits, trust their own judgment, and make thoughtful decisions instead of pushing through simply because they’re afraid of disappointing someone.

This is Episode 11 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK2xfgxWRM8

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Choosing a career isn’t just about what you love. It also needs to fit the life you want. Dr. Robin explains how teens can think about schedule, location, flexibility, income, personality, and lifestyle when exploring healthcare careers. And why the “right” career will look different for everyone.

This is Episode 10 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px8LwHK54tQ

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Why do some teens pull away from their parents while others don’t? And how much of it comes down to respect?

This is Episode 9 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXUYzxdOr5Q

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Your 20s are supposed to include some spectacular failures, embarrassing moments, and questionable decisions—not a perfectly completed checklist.

This is Episode 8 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqrTmzljgfI

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

A closer look at why the way we fall in love can shape the relationships we choose and how we experience them.

This is Episode 7 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFh2fvgMsy8

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Why does fear ignore logic, even when you know you're safe?

This is Episode 6 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYELH2pvP1I

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Sex ed as taught is almost entirely about one act and its consequences. What kids actually need is a map of their whole human life - their brains, their relationships, their bodies across time, and how to navigate all of it with a clear head.

This is Episode 5 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANE5Sh80JRU

Blog Post: https://docrobinschool.com/the-biggest-mistake-we-make-in-sex-education/

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Most people assume development ends early, but the biology tells a different story.

This is Episode 4 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GZz5PLoZ370

Blog Post: https://docrobinschool.com/why-we-think-life-peaks-at-sixteen-and-why-biology-disagrees/

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

Most adults were never actually taught human biology in a way that was useful. In this episode, Dr. Robin Dickinson — retired family physician and founder of Dr. Robin's School — explains what the knowledge gap actually costs, shares what she learned building her own practice around reducing shame and increasing understanding, and makes the case for why parents need to be the primary source of clinical truth for their kids — starting earlier than most think.

This is Episode 3 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

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Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03J69-m1KA
Blog post: https://docrobinschool.com/most-adults-never-actually-learned-sex-ed-and-why-that-matters/

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.

"Neutral" sex ed sounds like the safe middle ground. It isn't. In this episode, Dr. Robin Dickinson - retired family physician and founder of Dr. Robin's School - shares the story of a patient who almost died because of what she'd been taught about her own body, explains why "neutral" is the wrong goal entirely, and makes the case for clinical truth as the only safe place to start.

This is Episode 2 of the Myth vs. Clinical Truth series.

Visit https://docrobinschool.com/truth/ for more information. 

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O_HynqpA6A
Blog post: https://docrobinschool.com/why-neutral-sex-ed-doesnt-exist-and-what-that-almost-cost-one-of-my-patients/

Educational information only; not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health or your child's health, please talk with a qualified clinician. If symptoms are severe or urgent, seek urgent/emergency care.