Today, Maria interviews Dr. Robert Zeitlin, a psychologist, dear friend, altMBA alumni and co-host of the “I’m the worst parent ever” podcast. Together they discuss Robert’s learning and life journey from a clinical school psychologist, and business owner, to a parent, positive psychologist, blogger, and podcaster. They explore the forks in the road and his adventures that led him to the meaningful work he is doing today with parents, kids and wonder women! Dr. Robert Zeitlin is also the author of Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids, a parenting book rooted in positive psychology and what he calls character’s strengths.
Today, Maria interviews Dr. Robert Zeitlin, a psychologist, altMBA alumni and co-host of the “I’m the worst parent ever” podcast. Together they discuss Robert’s learning and life journey from a clinical school psychologist, and a business owner to a parent, a positive psychologist, a blogger and a podcaster. They explore the forks in the road and his adventures that led him to the meaningful work he is doing today with parents, kids and wonder women!
Dr. Robert Zeitlin is also the author of Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids, a parenting book rooted in positive psychology and what he calls character’s strengths.
Production team:
Host : Maria Xenidou
Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian
Introduction Voice: David Bourne
Contact us:
impactlearningpodcast@gmail.com
Music credits:
Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals
Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks
Mentioned in this episode
Dr. Robert Zeitlin's Linkedin Profile
His website
His TEDx talk
His podcast: I am the worst parent ever
His book - "Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids"
"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck's [talk] 11 about growth mindset
Additional Links for more in-depth exploration of Positive Psychology and Character's Strenghts:
Positive Psychology & Character Strengths
Article by Dr. Robert Zeitlin: Why Do I need to be Positive?
"Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life" by Barbara Fredrickson
Video: The Science of Character
Listen to this episode and explore:
Robert's the love of learning at a yound age (2:42)
Interested in psychology (4:21)
A multigenerational family business (7:27)
Back to psychology (9:27)
Becoming a school psychologist (13:49)
Positive psychology (17:56)
I am the worst parent podcast (27:34)
The Wonderwomen blog (29:58)
His book: Laugh more, yell less (32:33)
The AltMBA (33:15)
What he wants to leave his mark on during his lifetime (38:25)