Podcasts by Delusional Optimism with Dr. B

Fathoms Guest Appearance | Crafting a Story of Resilience from 2021-12-27T01:00

WARNING: episode contains general references to childhood trauma and abuse. | Two worlds are finally colliding as Dr. B makes an appearances on Seth’s other podcast, Fathoms | An Enneagram Podca...

We R H.O.P.E. with Sean Perry from 2021-12-20T01:01

In this episode, we speak with Sean Perry, Founder, President, and Executive Director at We R H.O.P.E. Inc. Sean has two decades of coaching experience and working with youth. He ran two residen...

Generational Differences Overview (Part 2) from 2021-12-06T01:09

In the second episode of this two-part series of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B continues her discussion about generations. She discusses how communication, cooperation and compassion play into the ...

Generational Differences Overview (Part 1) from 2021-11-22T01:00

In the first episode of this two-part series of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about generations. She explains what is a generation and the four archetypes in the generational system. She also...

Covid Chaos: Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide During a Pandemic (Part 2) from 2021-11-08T06:52:42

In the second episode of this two-part series of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B continues her webinar on strategies for people to take care of themselves and the ones they love during this pandemic....

Covid Chaos: Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide During a Pandemic (Part 1) from 2021-10-24T23:09:29

In the first episode of a two-part series of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B addresses some strategies for people to take care of themselves and the ones they love during this pandemic. Some of the t...

PSA: New Show Schedule from 2021-10-18T04:54:29

Delusional Optimism is moving to a bi-weekly release for the next few months as Dr. B and Seth attempt to slow down the current rate of their lives. 

Continue to tune in every ot...

PACEs Connection with Jane Stevens from 2021-10-10T23:47:51

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jane Stevens, founder of PACEs Connection. Jane shares what inspired her to understand ACEs (adverse childhood experie...

Soft Parenting from 2021-10-04T02:10:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk about soft parenting. They discuss the difference between parenting for understanding versus parenting for obedience and how...

Speaking about Emotional Wellness with Mike Veny from 2021-09-27T08:14:12

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Mike Veny, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and leading mental health speaker, about emotional wellness. Mike s...

Introduction to Generational Differences and Season 2 with Dr. B and Seth from 2021-09-14T03:22:14

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore preview Season 2 and the theme of the season: generational differences. They discuss the four generational archetypes and how eac...

Stories to pass on to the next generation with Jelani Memory from 2021-08-16T10:31:02

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jelani Memory, Co-Founder and CEO at A Kids Book About. Jelani talks about origins of the book series and the writing ...

Reflecting on Season 1 from 2021-07-05T01:01

In the season finale of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore reflect on Season 1 and what they enjoyed this season. They remind us why we should find people we can connect with so we ca...

Understanding ACEs and building resilience with the 16 Strong Project from 2021-06-28T01:15

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Samantha Wettje, co-founder of the 16 Strong Project in New York. Samantha talks about how the project works with youn...

Zander Keig’s social work with the LGBTQ+ community from 2021-06-21T08:23:09

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Zander Keig, a certified Queer and Trans Affirming Professional and cerfiied Rainbow Shield Service Provider. Zander w...

Trauma and dealing with feelings and triggers from 2021-06-14T12:30:06

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk about how we view and train trauma. They discuss how people are triggered and the differentiation between that with uncomfor...

Talking about hard topics with Matthew Winner from 2021-06-07T09:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Matthew Winner, Head of Podcasts at A Kids Book About. Matthew talks about how to use books to have difficult conversa...

Neuroception and the Polyvagal Theory from 2021-05-31T01:31

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk about neuroception and understanding the polyvagal theory. They discuss how these self-regulating systems interact with our ...

Finding the joy through community with Gail Kennedy from PACEs Connection from 2021-05-24T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Gail Kennedy from PACEs Connection. Gail talks about the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and p...

Understanding the functions of the brain to improve our way of life (Part 2) from 2021-05-17T01:01

In part two of this two-part episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore continue their conversation with Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe, known as the “Patient Doctor.” Dr. Jerome talks about ...

Understanding the functions of the brain to improve our way of life (Part 1) from 2021-05-10T01:00

In the first of a two-part episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk with Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe, known as the “Patient Doctor.” Dr. Jerome talks about his work that specializes...

Intergenerational Trauma and Oppression of Immigrant Communities from 2021-05-03T01:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk with Ashlee Hernandez about intergenerational trauma, immigration and oppression. Ashlee manages the Fresno County Trauma-In...

ACEs: ADHD&Learning Differences from 2021-04-26T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore talk about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning differences. They explain what they are and how they can ...

Dr. B shares her story on the Talk Out Loud podcast from 2021-04-19T01:10

In this special episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about coming out after being married to a man on the Talk Out Loud podcast with hosts Jeff Miller and Anthony Navarro. She shares how ...

ACEs: Depressions&Anxiety are Best Friends from 2021-04-12T01:25

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about how depression and anxiety correlate with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They share how depression and ...

ACEs: Still Growing&Changing---Young Adults (19-24 years) from 2021-04-05T01:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about young adults, ages 19 to 24. They discuss the defining characteristics as this age group shifts from having a ...

ACEs: Tween&Teens: Sex, Drugs, Social Media&Suicide from 2021-03-29T01:03

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about tweens and teens. They talk about what parents need to know and the specific areas to address as they raise th...

ACEs: Signs in Middle Childhood--6-12 years old from 2021-03-22T01:03

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about raising children ages 6 to 12 years old, also referred to as middles. They discuss the typical difficulties wi...

ACEs: What about School Bullying? from 2021-03-15T01:26

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about bullying. Bullying is the second-leading cause of death between the ages 10 to 34 in the US and one in five st...

What Threenagers, Fournadoes and Fivers Need (3-5 years) from 2021-03-08T01:18

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about raising children ages three to five years old. Dr. B explains the developmental stages of this period of life ...

What Toddlers Need (24-36 months) Me, My, Mine! from 2021-03-01T01:04

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore discuss what toddlers need from 24 to 36 months. This stage of life can be a frustrating one, but Dr. B shares why parent...

What Babies Need Right from the Start (Birth-24 months) from 2021-02-22T01:03

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about what babies need from birth to 24 months. She shares examples of things babies must go through between birth a...

Parenting Through the Lens of Resilience from 2021-02-15T01:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore talk about parenting and resilience. Dr. B. defines the term and what it means to be a parent, using her family as an exa...

Overview of ACEs and all we have learned so far! (Part 2) from 2021-02-08T01:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and co-host Seth Creekmore continue with their review of the ACE series and answer more questions from listeners.

“We need to be a...

Overview of ACEs and all we have learned so far! (Part 1) from 2021-02-01T01:39

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B wraps up the ACE series with a review with co-host Seth Creekmore and answers questions from listeners.

“I really think that it’s ...

Early Intervention IS Prevention from 2021-01-25T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about how prevention is intervention. She discusses studies, such as The Abecedarian Project, that reveal the importance of early childhood de...

Care for the Caregiver from 2021-01-18T01:00

In this episode of "Delusional Optimism," Dr. B highlights the importance of taking care of ourselves, and of cultivating that practice in children. She also explains the neuroscience around emp...

Don't Feed into the Trauma Cycle from 2021-01-11T04:14

In this episode of "Delusional Optimism," Dr. B explains the need to trace back earlier patterns of unresolved emotional conflict in our past, understand trauma in our present life  and work tow...

The Fine Line of Addiction from 2021-01-04T01:45

In this episode of "Delusional Optimism," Dr. B explains the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance misuse. She unravels how trauma can manifest in various forms of addi...

Putting Pain on Pause from 2020-12-28T01:13

In this episode of "Delusional Optimism," Dr. B talks about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). She explains the extent of traumatic experiences we can encounter in our childhood, and provides...

Wiring the Brain for Wellness from 2020-12-21T02:32

In this episode of “Delusional Optimism”, Dr. B talks about wiring the brain for wellness. She explains how our experiences in life, from infancy to adulthood, affect our physical and neurologic...

All Stress Is Not Created Equal from 2020-12-14T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about stress. She explains the differences between healthy and toxic stress and the neuroscience behind it. Dr. B also shares how moods play a...

Transforming Trauma Into Triumph from 2020-12-07T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B speaks on trauma and resilience. She explains what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and the origin behind them. Dr. B also discusses how the...

Magical Thinking from 2020-10-20T01:39

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B speaks on the concept of magical thinking as a phase in childhood, a form of parenting, and a defense and coping mechanism. She explains ...

How To Leave A Lifeprint from 2020-10-15T01:28

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B shares the meaning behind the phrase “leave a lifeprint.” She shares personal stories of how she has created lifeprints and offers powerf...

Managing Boundaries with Family and Friends Who Have Different Opinions About How to Handle COVID-19 from 2020-10-14T13:15:03

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about the importance of maintaining relationships by having uncomfortable conversations with family and friends about COVID-19. She...

The Impacts of Screen Time on Adults and Children from 2020-10-08T01:19

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B shares her take on the impacts of screen time, both on adults and children, as well as how covid-19 has transformed our lives in regards ...

Reducing Stress Around Homeschooling from 2020-10-06T01:16

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B tackles the subject of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons we can take from it. She describes the meaning of educa...

Nighttime Anxiety and Panic Attacks from 2020-10-01T01:39

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about anxiety and panic attacks that happen during the night and where they originate from. She shares her personal story with anxi...

Depression and the Intersection of Trauma and ACEs from 2020-09-29T01:51

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about depression and how it has roots in early childhood traumatic experiences. She explains the meaning of depression, types, caus...

Is Spanking Harmful? from 2020-09-22T01:42

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives into the controversial topic of spanking and asks the question ‘is spanking harmful?’. She talks about the negative effects of span...

Meet My Wife Lisa: Her Coming Out Story from 2020-09-17T01:19

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B invites her wife Lisa to share her coming out story and how the journey has been for her. Lisa talks about the fears of disappointing her...

Dr. B's Coming Out Story from 2020-09-15T01:07

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B shares her coming out story. She explains her experience coming out to herself at 39 years, married, and with children.

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Parenting and Childhood Development from 2020-09-10T01:01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives into the topic of how parenting affects child development. She describes teen parenting scenarios and why access to medical attenti...

Neuroscience of Confirmation Bias from 2020-09-08T01:00

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about confirmation bias which is how people disregard new information that contradicts their past beliefs and decisions. She explai...

How Brain Chemistry Works with Brain Structure from 2020-09-03T01:09

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about brain chemical reactions and how they affect how the brain functions. She explains the functions of the four chemicals dopami...

The Intersection Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) and the Polyvagal System. from 2020-09-01T01:13

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives deep into the meaning of the polyvagal system and its relations to past traumas. She explains the hierarchy connection of the body ...

Living with Uncertainty from 2020-08-20T01:15

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives into the topic of anxiety brought by life’s uncertainties which is at this moment is COVID-19 for all of us. She explains why you m...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) from 2020-08-18T01:46

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about the effects of adverse childhood experiences like physical and emotional abuse on adult lives. She dives deep into an ACEs st...

Just Say, "NO" to Social Distancing. Words Matter! from 2020-08-12T08:48:05

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives deep into the long-term effects of emotional trauma which is brought by negative words. She explains how words are logged in and wi...

Neurobiology of Difference from 2020-08-06T09:32:41

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B looks into the psychological explanation for religious extremism and racism. She explains how people’s neurobiological functions are impa...

Implicit Bias&Skill Building: Growth&Change&Implicit Bias from 2020-08-04T01:19

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives deep into the meaning of implicit bias and the Harvard Implicit Bias Test. She shares her experience with taking the test thrice, t...

Social Determinants of Health and Resiliency from 2020-07-30T05:17

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about the importance of building resiliency by infusing protective factors in all communities. She explains the current disparities...

Civil Unrest IS Optimism from 2020-07-29T08:45:30

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about how the current civil unrest is a sign of optimism especially because people are demanding change in the middle of a global p...

Opening Schools During a Global Pandemic from 2020-07-23T06:55:51

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about the current debate of whether children should go back to school in the middle of the global pandemic. She answers the questio...

Optimism&Neuroscience: A Personal Story from 2020-07-21T14:01:22

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B shares her personal story about a road accident that happened 26 years ago and how optimism contributed to her recovery. She also talks a...

Born Biased: Understanding the Neurological Foundation of Babies and Bias from 2020-07-09T10:13:16

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives deep into the neurological foundation of babies and how they become racially bias. She describes what research shows about babies f...

How to Build A Resilience Centered Education System from 2020-07-09T09:54:19

Welcome to today’s episode of Delusional Optimism with Dr. B! Today she talks about the importance of instilling resilience into our children through education. She explains the histo...

Rising to the Occasion of Resilience from 2020-07-01T11:09:20

In this premiere episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B gets to describe herself and what it means to be both a developmentalist and a humanist. She talks about the power of resilience...