William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson share insights about effective communication and the science of happiness from their new book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. They also talk about how the TM technique has influenced their professional and personal lives.
Dr. Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist and faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and the George Washington University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the advisory board of the David Lynch Foundation.
Ned Johnson is an author, speaker, and the founder of PrepMatters, an educational company providing academic tutoring, educational planning, and standardized test preparation. He coaches kids on how to manage their stress while simultaneously motivating and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Dr. Stixrud and Mr. Johnson are the authors of the nationally best-selling book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives. Their work has been featured in media outlets such as National Public Radio, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, Scientific American, Business Week, Barron’s, and New York Magazine.
Mario Orsatti, the host of TM Talks and Senior Teacher of the Center for Health and Wellness at the David Lynch Foundation, interviewed Dr. Stixrud and Mr. Johnson on August 15, 2021.
Watch the conversation with Dr. Stixrud and Mr. Johnson (51:31)
William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson share insights about effective communication and the science of happiness from their new book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home.
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