In this brief but fascinating episode, Dr. Shaw shares a checklist of things you can do to feel good about yourself on a daily basis.  Her list includes:

- Volunteer your time for a cause

- Connect with nature

- Compliment somebody

- Express your creativity

.....and more.   

Show yourself that you matter, and the rest shall follow.

Dr. Shaw often uses the expression, "We are what we pay attention to," and in this brief episode, Dr. Shaw cites examples of how that actually works.  Whether you are trying to sell your home or keep calm in a challenging situation or whatever it is, the power of thought can truly sway or influence the outcome.  As a result, it is important that we model for our children that it can be helpful to understand that our attention and our focus can help us to manifest the results we want.  We should discuss and point out for our children that it's best to pay attention to the experiences that fulfill them rather than what defeats them

In this podcast episode, Dr. Shaw addresses the notion of teaching our children good citizenship.  She notes that it is similar to good sportsmanship wherein knowing how to lose and to win graciously may be the most important part of playing a game.  Teaching good citizenship can start with simple tasks like cleaning the environment, but it can also be demonstrated in so many ways... kindness being an example or showing honesty or respect.  Especially now when bullying and (politically) authoritarianism seems to be on the rise, it's important to teach positive behavior socially.  Additionally, teaching humanity should not be tied to a material reward.  Rewards should be intrinsic, and that needs to be modeled for our children by parents and educators.  Also, learning should be about the process and not a product.

In this episode, Dr. Shaw examines the concept of self-doubt.  She begins with a reference to one of her favorite books, The Four Agreements, and she talks about a featured notion of that book which is to be impeccable with your words.   Her interpretation of that is to not go against yourself, because if you do, with your perception pf self-doubt you may have a self-fulfilling prophecy on your hands.  She puts forth that the way to rectify self-doubt is to have self-compassion when having doubt and then practice not having doubt.  You can practice not having low self-esteem by marking and noting those moments when you succeed in something.  Doubt in and of itself isn't always negative... it can give you caution and help you avoid a dangerous situation.  With our children, we are sharing our life lessons and being their mentors, and if we can put them on the best path by having them avoid self-doubt, their journey might just be smoother.

In this highly personal episode, Dr. Shaw reacts to a message that came to her from an acquaintance...  the message was supposed to positive, but because the message was rooted in bad sportsmanship and over-zealous pride it triggered a reaction in Dr. Shaw that made her want to remind everyone of the inclusiveness that America was built upon.  There are lessons for us all in what she shares here, including for parents raising children in today's divisive culture.

In this episode, Dr. Shaw takes a quick look at the notion of SELF-LOVE.  For starters, the development and maintenance of self-love begins with not being down on oneself.  With our children, it's important to model our ability to navigate difficult waters.  Self-love also promotes self-trust.  Giving your child a good amount of responsibility demonstrates to them that you feel that they understand their natural boundaries and abilities.  Real friendships also support our sense of well-being, and when we find ourselves with unfulfilling relations it undermines our feeling of self worth.

Inspired by the spring holiday season, particularly by the story told during the Passover holiday, Dr. Shaw lead us through her observations on the concept of freedom.  

In this episode, Dr. Shaw succinctly sums up her three key ingredients for having a relationship that's based on emotional well-being. Her list is a simple one... (1) fill your emotional tank, even if you fill it yourself, (2) hold the space for your partner to be okay with having a bad day, and (3) table the conversation if it's clearly not a good time for it.  That list sounds simple, and it is, but during this podcast Dr. Shaw illustrates and illuminates each of those three building blocks of a relationship with emotional well-being.   

In this brief episode, Dr. Shaw explores that moment for all of us when we grasp a concept that we are learning, and the experience of learning kicks into gear.  She refers to that as the moment the light bulb goes on over our heads, but she also points out that the crucial moment is what we do in the learning process before that moment of understanding kicks in.  When we are trying to teach something new, we need to hold onto two concepts... what is the aim of the new skill we are teaching and are we creating confusion.  As you are teaching a concept, you should check for understanding with you child.  A child will often say they understand something when they don't, so check in with them and offer to explain whatever it is.  It doesn't matter how old we are, 6 or 66, when we learn, that light bulb turns on.

In this brief but important episode, Dr. Shaw takes a close look at what it means to share your feelings honestly with your friends and with your associates.   In any instance where we feel that telling the truth will create a negative consequence, we may have our rationale, but in reality, honesty is the best policy.  The old saying that "the truth will set you free" is correct, but it is all based on your belief system.  We must all learn to let go of any belief that doesn't serve us.