In this week's episode, Dr. Dan discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. Specifically, what impact does prolonged isolation have on our well-being. He references the ground breaking but controversial research by Harry Harlow and monkeys in helping us to understand our need for connection.

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Dr. Dan gets back to the basics of financial planning. No matter your age, you need a starting point when it comes to getting your financial life together and Dr. Dan offers some practical first steps.

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Dr. Dan gives a family update as well as tips to help a child who is showing behavioral regression. Then he dives into behavioral regression and money.

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Dr. Dan expresses his gratitude for the wisdom and experience on his advisory team and talks about the danger of jumping to conclusions when it comes to making decisions around money.

Check out the top-notch financial blog by Kenny Gatliff, CFA referenced in the episode: https://on-themoney.com/2021/05/06/elections-and-the-market-6-months-later/

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Dr. Dan returns to one of his favorite Buddhist teachings this week on the podcast as he discusses the conflicting parts within each of us. Learn how to start working with (rather than against) your powerful subconscious mind.

For more insight into the teachings Dr. Dan references in this week's episode, check out The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.happinesshypothesis.com

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Dr. Dan diagnoses his dog this week on the podcast and discusses "Learned Helplessness."

The absolute best resource on "Learned Helplessness" is the following book by Martin Seligman: https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393

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Dr. Dan sits down with Aysha Barber and Sabrina Greene of Intent2Heal. These two inspiring women share about their experiences in the Navy and how they quickly found themselves facilitating groups on an inpatient Psych Ward unit. They have since started a coaching business: Intent2Heal. And even though their personalities are polar opposites, they have found ways to compliment each other and bring out the others' strengths.

Check out their work at www.intent2heal.com

Connect with Aysha and Sabrina on Instagram at i2heal.

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Dr. Dan discusses one of the more adorable studies ever conducted: The Stanford Marshmallow Test. This study was monumental in the area of delayed gratification. Then comparisons are drawn to a real life decision that Dr. Dan needed to make.

Stanford Marshmallow Test: https://bingschool.stanford.edu/news/bing-marshmallow-studies-50-years-continuing-research

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This week Dr. Dan discusses the dangers of labeling the people in our lives in a negative way and what can be used to combat the temptation to label.

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Dr. Dan shares the "wrong" question that he commonly hears from investors. Then he offers 3 better questions to be asking your financial advisor.

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