In today’s episode (100th!!!) we are joined by cohost Claudia Belliveau and guest Dr. Bruce D Perry.

Here’s what we talked about in this episode:
How the brain is organized i.e. a layered cake
How to deal with after school the sequence of engagement
How humans communicate: repair and rupture
How do we stop the cycle
How can we change the health system and classroom based on how the brain works
What parents need to know about being a parent: how useful are parent handbooks
Humans were not meant to live in the world the way it is, and neither were parents
How are single parents supposed to be successful? The caregiving challenge tool
If the research is so clear, why is the system still broken?
Why did Cindy and Claudia get into this line of work?
Are child psychiatrists really doing the best job they can do?
What can a parent do if they experienced childhood adversity themselves? Are they a lost cause?
Is my child’s development at risk if home life is heated?
How can we help our children build resilience?
What is Dr. Perry’s #1 tip for parents?
Summary of the episode and the most important takeaway points

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Why So Sad? is an ongoing exploration into the nature of mental health initiated by John Rattray. After losing his sister to suicide and dealing with depression himself, Rattray developed the project starting in 2017.