Parenting isn’t just about what we do—it’s about who we are as we show up for our children. In this meaningful and practical conversation, Dr. Dan Siegel joins Kyle and Sara to explore what it truly means to parent from the inside out.

Dr. Dan Siegel is the Founder and Director of Education at the Mindsight Institute and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, he is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and more than fifteen other books that have been translated into over forty languages. As a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Dr. Siegel’s work focuses on how relationships and the mind shape our development across the lifespan.

Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Siegel explains how our internal world—our emotions, our triggers, our regulation—shapes the way we understand our children. He offers a refreshing and compassionate look at why kids behave the way they do and how connection becomes the foundation for healthy brain development.

Together, we explore:

• Why emotions like sadness and anger are essential—not problems to fix

• How to stay connected when your child feels big feelings

• Why the teenage brain remodels so dramatically—and how to respond with confidence, not fear

• The surprising truth about nature vs. nurture, and how parents can nurture resilience

• Practical ways to support emotional intelligence at every stage

• Why open communication with adolescents builds lasting trust

Dr. Siegel’s insights help parents see anger as advocacy, adolescence as a spark—not a storm—and connection as the driving force behind resilience and growth. This episode will leave you feeling grounded, hopeful, and equipped with tools to understand both yourself and your child more deeply.

Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, or teenage turbulence, this conversation offers a powerful reminder:

When parents look inward with curiosity and compassion, everything on the outside begins to change.

Learn more about Dr. Siegel at www.drdansiegel.com or www.mindsightinstitute.com.

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