Dr. Lisa Damour & Reena Ninan
Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and esteemed journalist and media founder Reena Ninan are the co-creators and co-hosts of the popular podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting. Together, Dr. Damour and Ninan offer an informed and compassionate perspective on adult mental health, coping with stress, and cultivating resilience.
Dr. Damour is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and psychologist who is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. A regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News, she maintains a clinical practice and serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Damour is known for her critically acclaimed books Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.
Reena Ninan is a television journalist, media executive, and entrepreneur who has worked as a news anchor, foreign correspondent, and White House reporter for ABC News, CBS News, and Fox News. Ninan is the founder and CEO of two media companies: Good Trouble Productions, which creates content with purpose, and News3, a groundbreaking Web3 project that seeks to support the work of independent journalists in countries where democracy is struggling.
In dynamic and personalized events, Dr. Damour and Ninan tailor their conversations to make an impact with corporations, conferences, and organizations looking to tackle pressing mental health questions that truly resonate with each audience.
Dr. Lisa Damour
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- NYT Bestselling Author of 'Untangled', 'Under Pressure', and 'The Emotional Lives of Teenagers'
- Podcaster and Host, 'Ask Lisa'
- Regular Contributor, The New York Times & CBS News
- Thought Leader
How can we better support the emotional well-being of young people? What does it take to manage anxiety and chronic stress, both at home and in our professional lives? Three-time New York Times bestselling author and leading psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour helps audiences make sense of these challenges, offering compassionate, actionable insights into mental health and well-being.
Known for her critically acclaimed books Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages, Dr. Damour is also the author of the forthcoming The Emotional Lives of Parents (February 2027). She hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. A former monthly columnist for The New York Times and consultant to Pixar on Inside Out 2, she brings psychological expertise to conversations about the emotional challenges facing today's families.
Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University, maintains a clinical practice, and has written extensively on education and child development. Her compassionate and actionable talks help audiences better understand adolescent development, manage anxiety and chronic stress, and cultivate well-being, making her a compelling voice for schools, professional organizations, and corporate audiences worldwide.
Reena Ninan
- Journalist and Former White House Correspondent, Foreign Reporter, and News Anchor for CBS, ABC, and FOX News
- Founder, Good Trouble Productions
- Podcaster, 'Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting' and 'HERO: The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women'
- Founder and CEO, News3 - a groundbreaking project focused on news for Web3
Reena Ninan is a television journalist and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Good Trouble Productions, a media company focused on amplifying causes through producing, distributing, and hosting engaging content. Ninan created and hosts two top-rated podcasts, Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting and HERO: The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women.
She has served as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East—reporting from Baghdad to Beirut to Jerusalem—as well as a White House Correspondent for ABC News. She also anchored the CBS Weekend news in New York. Reena is most passionate about foreign affairs, female entrepreneurship, economic inclusion, mental health/wellness, and creating thriving communities. Ninan is a gifted speaker as well as an expert moderator – having moderated conversations for the Council on Foreign Relations, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Centerview Partners, PhRMA, Foreign Policy, and many more.
Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour & Reena Ninan
In this dynamic and engaging conversation, Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan offer a compassionate and solutions-oriented perspective on the mental health challenges facing people today. In a unique format, Dr. Damour and Ninan tailor each conversation to reflect the specific mental health questions that will be of most benefit to their audience. Together, they aim to democratize mental health access by supporting meaningful conversations that will leave your audience feeling heard, connected, and more prepared to face challenges at work and in life.
