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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.
Three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and thought leader Dr. Lisa Damour is known for her critically acclaimed books Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News and the creator of Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them. Dr. Damour’s compassionate and actionable talks on adult mental health, managing anxiety and chronic stress, cultivating well-being, family life, and more have positively impacted audiences worldwide.
Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a clinical practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being.
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.
In dynamic and personalized events, Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan of the popular ‘Ask Lisa’ podcast discuss adult mental health and cultivating resilience
LISA DAMOUR and REENA NINAN are the co-creators and co-hosts of the popular Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting podcast, offering a compassionate and solutions-oriented perspective on the mental health challenges facing people today. Drawing on their warm and engaging rapport, Dr. Damour and Ninan are a mental health team whose moderated conversations are sought after by corporations, conference, and groups looking to tackle pressing mental health questions. In a dynamic and interactive format, Dr. Damour and Ninan tackle the questions and issues each audience brings to the table – tailoring the conversation to support their unique workplace with a compelling conversation.
DR. LISA DAMOUR draws on her three decades of experience and research as a psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author to offer research-based responses on adult mental health, coping with stress, cultivating resilience, and more. REENA NINAN, an esteemed journalist who has worked as a foreign reporter, news anchor, and White House correspondent, creates an engaging Q&A experience with her expert moderation skills. 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.
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Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News and the creator of Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them.
Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a clinical practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being.
Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation. She and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters.
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.
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