Ep #90 - Kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life - with Dr. Hasan Merali

Sometimes the answers are right in front of us. My guest today is Dr. Hasan Merali, MD MPH, author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, & Squish the Peas.

We both believe kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life. Today, Hasan provides stories & evidence from the science of toddlers to back this up. He also discusses how we can incorporate certain practices into our day-to-day routines.

Discussion Points:

Hasan's introduction (2:40)

Benefits of training in different places (4:10)

How Hasan became fascinated with the science of toddlers (5:45)

The difference between a toddler & adult brain (7:50)

Toddler lesson #1: bedtime routines (9:35)

Toddler lesson #2: giving (13:05)

Toddler lesson #3: laughter (16:30)

Toddler lesson #4: positive self talk (22:34)

Toddler lesson #5: play (25:10)

Hasan's book & the book writing process (26:35)

Hasan's TEDx talk experience (35:30)

How Hasan finds more purpose in his work (38:18)

Goal setting & 5 year plans (42:30)

Hasan Merali:

Book: https://hasanmerali.com/book/   

Website: https://hasanmerali.com/

TEDx Talk. The best life lessons from toddlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6l97Bixokc

X: https://twitter.com/Hasan_Merali

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-merali/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HasanMeraliMD/

Popular Science Article: For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-sleep-better/

TEDx talk by Angela Duckworth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8

Yatin Chadha:

Email: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com 

LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha