The Megyn Kelly Show Dr. Drew and Paulina Pinsky on Radical Honesty, Hard Conversations, and the Benefits of Therapy | Ep. 164
Sep 21, 2021
Dr. Drew Pinsky, an internist and addiction specialist, joins forces with his daughter, Paulina Pinsky, a writer and Columbia graduate, to discuss their new book. They explore the challenges of navigating hard conversations about relationships and mental health. Paulina shares her personal struggles with eating disorders and the importance of therapy. The duo emphasizes the necessity of radical honesty when discussing sensitive topics with children, offering valuable insights on parenting and creating supportive environments for tough talks.
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Border Patrol Narrative
- Megyn Kelly describes a situation at the US Southern border involving migrants and border patrol.
- A false narrative circulated about border patrol using whips, highlighting cognitive dissonance in media.
Cognitive Dissonance
- Dr. Drew explains that inability to adjust one's views is "cognitive dissonance."
- He connects this to the spread of fake news, amplified by social media and biased reporting.
Pandemic's Impact on Children
- A CDC study revealed increased childhood BMI during the pandemic.
- Megyn Kelly shares her children's experiences with restrictive school COVID policies, like silent lunches.
