Episode Summary

Inspired by a 'glass half full' perspective, Dr. Ali Crandall researched the long-term health benefits of positive childhood experiences. In this episode, Crandall explains the known detrimental effects of ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), then discusses the implications of prioritizing “counter-ACEs” in children’s lives.

Guest Bio

BYU professor Dr. Ali Crandall focuses her research on family and mental health, executive functioning, and adolescent/child well-being. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education (equivalent to the current "Public Health Promotion" degree) from Brigham Young University. Crandall went on to earn a Masters in Public Health from Loma Linda University and later a PhD in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.


Episode Resources

• Research summary on counter-ACEs with Dr. Ali Crandall
• Published scientific journal research article on ACEs and counter-ACEs with Dr. Ali Crandall
• Belonging by Nora Krug

Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Harper Xinyu Zhang, Kailey Hopkins, and Tanya Gale