Ep #90 - Kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life - with Dr. Hasan Merali

beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha

Sometimes the answers are right in front of us. My guest today is Dr. Hasan Merali, MD MPH, author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, & Squish the Peas.

We both believe kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life. Today, Hasan provides stories & evidence from the science of toddlers to back this up. He also discusses how we can incorporate certain practices into our day-to-day routines.

Discussion Points:

Hasan's introduction (2:40)

Benefits of training in different places (4:10)

How Hasan became fascinated with the science of toddlers (5:45)

The difference between a toddler & adult brain (7:50)

Toddler lesson #1: bedtime routines (9:35)

Toddler lesson #2: giving (13:05)

Toddler lesson #3: laughter (16:30)

Toddler lesson #4: positive self talk (22:34)

Toddler lesson #5: play (25:10)

Hasan's book & the book writing process (26:35)

Hasan's TEDx talk experience (35:30)

How Hasan finds more purpose in his work (38:18)

Goal setting & 5 year plans (42:30)

Hasan Merali:

Book: https://hasanmerali.com/book/

Website: https://hasanmerali.com/

TEDx Talk. The best life lessons from toddlers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6l97Bixokc

X: https://twitter.com/Hasan_Merali

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-merali/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HasanMeraliMD/

Popular Science Article: For better sleep, borrow the bedtime routine of a toddler: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-sleep-better/
TEDx talk by Angela Duckworth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8

Yatin Chadha:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha