

Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose
Dr. Dan Peters, Psychologist and Executive Leadership Coach
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is your weekly dose of inspiration, purpose, and practical wisdom for living a life aligned with your true self. Hosted by renowned psychologist and executive coach Dr. Dan Peters, this podcast helps you break free from autopilot and step fully into the life you’re meant to live.If you’ve ever wondered if you’re living up to your potential—or how to navigate challenges with more resilience and clarity—this show is for you. Dr. Dan combines expert insights, powerful interviews, and real-life tools to help you deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your mindset, and make a positive impact.With decades of experience guiding individuals and leaders toward lasting transformation, Dr. Dan brings heart, humor, and honesty to every episode—so you walk away feeling motivated and equipped to make each day count.Tune in to new episodes every Thursday to unlock your potential, ignite your purpose, and—most of all—make it a great one.
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Jul 29, 2021 • 52min
How to Stop Losing it with Your Kids with Carla Naumburg
Ever lose it with your kid? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Dan is thrilled to welcome Carla Naumburg, the hilarious and brilliant author of Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent to the podcast.
Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Today’s interview with Carla will give you tips on how to manage your triggers, stop meltdowns, parent mindfully and become a calmer, happier parent -- with calmer, happier kids.
Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a clinical social worker, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books and her writing has appeared in The New York Timesand The Washington Post. Carla lives outside of Boston with her husband, two young daughters, and two totally insane cats. For more information visit: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 37min
SPECIAL EPISODE 1: Sitting Down with Dr. Dan - Listener Questions about Chores, Whining, Teenagers and More
Welcome to Parent Footprint’s first Stitcher Premium Episode! Every month, Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” bonus episodes. To kick us off, Dr. Dan and podcast producer Laura Rossi chat about chores, whining, twins, and teenager challenges. Submit your parenting questions for Dr. Dan by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode.
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Jul 22, 2021 • 49min
Loss, Drama, and Trauma with Caroline Leavitt
Dr. Dan interviews writer Caroline Leavitt about her Psychology Today blog “Runs in the Family” and family secrets -- how devastating they can be until we decide to own our life story, our problems, and our challenges and not let them define us. Caroline is a screenwriter, writing teacher, and author of With or Without You, a book loosely based on her real-life coma.
A New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author, Caroline’s novels (and her essays) expertly explore the struggles and conflicts that people face in their search for happiness.
For more about Caroline visit her website: www.carolineleavitt.com
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Jul 15, 2021 • 53min
Normal Still Sucks with Jonathan Mooney
Dr. Dan speaks to Jonathan Mooney, the always inspiring social justice and diversity advocate, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Normal Sucks.
Jonathan tells us that “different is not deficient” -- there are advantages to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn’t learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn’t the problem―the system and the concept of normal were―literally saved Mooney’s life. Jonathan now changes lives every day.
Jonathan upends what we call normal and empowers us all. For more information: www.jonathanmooney.com. Listen to Dr. Dan and Jonathan’s previous Parent Footprint episodes here and here
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Jul 8, 2021 • 51min
The Extended Mind with Annie Murphy Paul
Dr. Dan’s fascinating interview with scientific journalist Annie Murphy Paul tackles provocative questions including: what makes us the way we are, why we should trust our intuition, and how to listen to our bodies. In her book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain, Annie offers a new way of understanding intelligence.
Dr. Dan’s conversation with Annie explores a groundbreaking view of how our minds work and gives us practical advice on how we can all think better -- for ourselves and for our children.
Annie Murphy Paul’s TEDxTalk “What We Learn Before We’re Born”
has more than 2.6 million views. For more information visit www.anniemurphypaul.com; watch her TEDxTalk https://youtu.be/N-E1msIJ9Hw.
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Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
The Addiction Inoculation with Jessica Lahey
Dr. Dan interviews NYTimes bestselling author Jessica Lahey about addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, recovery, and prevention. Dr. Dan and Jessica share the startling statistic that all children, regardless of their genetics, are at some risk for substance abuse.
Jessica discusses her personal story of being born into a family with a long history of alcoholism and drug abuse and how, despite her best efforts, she became an alcoholic and didn’t find her way out until her early forties. Today’s interview will instantly change how you think about alcohol and drug use.
Jess’s book The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence is a life-saving resource written to help parents/educators understand the roots of substance abuse, to identify who is most at risk for addiction, and to offer practical steps for prevention. For more information visit: www.jessicalahey.com
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Jun 24, 2021 • 52min
Super You : Release Your Inner Superhero with Emily Gordon
Dr. Dan interviews Academy Award-nominee of The Big Sick (Best Original Screenplay) and former therapist Emily V. Gordon.
Emily is the author of Super You, a guide to living your best life. Her book teaches us that we all have superpowers and as a result we can overcome challenges to become the superhero of our own life. Dr. Dan and Emily discuss how to embrace it all -- our joys and our mistakes. With self-awareness, we can strive to become the best versions of ourselves every day.
Emily Gordon was a therapist for six years before changing her career to become a writer and producer. Her current project is the anthology series Little America on Apple TV Plus. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Kumail Nanjiani. Follow her on Twitter @emilyvgordon.
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Jun 17, 2021 • 56min
Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark
Welcome to the debut episode of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan on Exactly Right. Today's guest is Georgia Hardstark, co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network.
Dr. Dan and Georgia, who are also cousins, give insight into their family and beloved grandmother, discuss Georgia's openness about her mental health, including her addiction and recovery. The underlying theme of the episode is how to re-parent yourself in a loving and compassionate way.
In addition to My Favorite Murder and Exactly Right, Georgia Hardstark is the co-author of the bestselling memoirStay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered. She lives in California with her husband and pets.
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Jun 7, 2021 • 2min
Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan Joins Exactly Right!
Introducing Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan, the newest podcast to join the Exactly Right network. Each week, Dr. Dan teaches us all how to make the world a more loving, accepting and compassionate place -- one parent and one child at a time. With over 20 years experience as a psychologist, author and father, host Dr. Dan Peters understands the key to raising happy and aware kids is for parents to seek the same joy and mindfulness in their own lives. Through diverse and timely discussions, aimed at any parental figure in a child's life, Dr. Dan helps caregivers parent with purpose while striving to be the best version of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2021 • 55min
Supporting Children’s Mental Health with Dr. A
Dr. Dan interviews Anjani Amladi, M.D. (“Dr. A”) about mental health, the impacts of COVID-19 on children and families, and the six ways parents can support their child’s mental health.
Anjani Amladi, M.D. is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and eating disorders. She is also the author of the Amazon best-selling children’s picture book, When the World Got Sick, which helps children and caregivers talk about the impact of COVID-19 and how to navigate this stressful time.
Dr. Amladi lives in Sacramento, CA with her husband (and many pets) and divides her time between group private practice and community mental health. For more information, please visit: https://anjaniamladimd.com.
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