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: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha

I've been investing for 7 years. When the markets get volatile & uncertainty arises, I find it informative & reassuring to sit down with another savvy mind.

Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Paul Healey about questions people have related to investing in today's markets.

This is jam packed with practical insights and valuable lessons Paul has learned since he started investing in 2007.

Discussion Points:

- What are the main questions today? (2:10)

- Strategy - investing regularly vs buying the dips (7:45)

- How can we manage our emotions? (10:05)

- Paul's experience in 2008 (13:00)

- Cash cushions and emergency funds (18:20)

- Lump sum vs. dollar cost averaging? (21:20)

- Multiple ETFs vs. all in one ETFs (23:12)

- Asset allocation over time (25:08)

- The power of time & compounding (25:55)

- Closing thoughts (30:12)

- Investing = time freedom in the future (32:50)

CMPA Council Vote: https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/governance/council-elections

Email: beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha

Money is certainly something, but it's not everything.

Today I review one of the best books I've read on reaching a rich & balanced life:

The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom

Chapters:

- Time Wealth (5:35)

- Social Wealth (14:20)

- Mental wealth (21:40)

- Physical Wealth (28:40)

- Financial Wealth (30:25)

CMPA vote: https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/about/governance/council-elections

https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/

https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter