“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones—the ones at home.” — Mother Teresa

Bryan Post is one of America’s leading experts on child behavior and adoption. As an adoptee and former foster child himself, Bryan offers a deeply personal and authentic perspective on the struggles families face—and the practical solutions that create lasting change.

He’s the visionary behind the Post Institute, a globally respected organization committed to helping families heal from trauma and forge deeper connections through love-based, family-centered approaches.

Over his career, Bryan has empowered more than one million parents and professionals worldwide.

With 12 books, countless lectures, and decades of expertise, Bryan remains a compassionate, trusted guide for navigating emotional and behavioral challenges with connection at the core.

In this episode:

• How to understand the root cause of emotional and behavioral challenges.

• Why love is the most effective tool for transforming relationships.

• Actionable strategies to help children feel safe and supported.

• Insights for building stronger family bonds, no matter the obstacles.

Let’s WIN THE DAY with Bryan Post!

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Bryan Post

1:28 Interview starts

2:06 Bryan’s journey of self-acceptance and self-love

3:44 When Bryan was put up for adoption

6:55 Opinion on abortion

7:35 The household Bryan grew up in (understanding trauma)

11:50 What parenting tools do you have

12:52 How experiencing trauma shaped Bryan’s approach to trauma

14:09 The difference between adopting a child and fostering a child

15:15 How hard is it to raise an adopted child

16:27 Knowing the limitations of who you can help

18:31 The most effective way to discipline a child

24:01 How to get your child to listen

28:41 Why are kids so addicted to TV

32:23 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan

33:15 How to manage aggressive behavior in the home

37:34 What a parent should know before fostering a child

41:21 The most important skill to teach a child?

44:09 How being stressed impacts our decision-making

45:15 How to motivate an unmotivated teenager

46:55 Children live up to what you believe of them

48:48 How to help a teen on a destructive path

53:09 How to identify unresolved trauma in your kids

55:12 How to heal your own trauma

57:17 Should you seek out your biological parents

58:42 The best tip for parents

1:00:50 Rocket Round

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