Dr. Sam Goldstein
@drsamgoldstein.bsky.social
Neuropsychologist - Author - Test Developer - Educator - Musician
;Opinions are my own. For more on my work visit https://linktr.ee/drsamgoldstein
;Opinions are my own. For more on my work visit https://linktr.ee/drsamgoldstein
Episode 3, “The Musical and Creative Brain,” explores how creativity and music evolved as adaptive forces shaping survival, cooperation, and culture.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Episode 3, “The Musical and Creative Brain,” explores how creativity and music evolved as adaptive forces shaping survival, cooperation, and culture.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Researchers who study resilience have found that deliberate acts of kindness or gratitude can lift entire groups, not just individuals.
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#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
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#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
December 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Researchers who study resilience have found that deliberate acts of kindness or gratitude can lift entire groups, not just individuals.
open.substack.com/pub/drsamgol...
#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
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#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
Researchers who study resilience have found that deliberate acts of kindness or gratitude can lift entire groups, not just individuals.
open.substack.com/pub/drsamgol...
#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
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#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
The Science of Good Cheer
How Joy Spreads Like Glitter
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December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Researchers who study resilience have found that deliberate acts of kindness or gratitude can lift entire groups, not just individuals.
open.substack.com/pub/drsamgol...
#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
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#kindness #gratitude #smile #holidays #glitter
The erosion of civility is a growing concern driven by several societal changes. Digital communication, particularly on social media, has transformed interactions, often promoting anonymity and a lack of accountability.
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Kindness Under Fire
Kindness Under Fire Rebuilding Civility in a Digital Age
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December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The erosion of civility is a growing concern driven by several societal changes. Digital communication, particularly on social media, has transformed interactions, often promoting anonymity and a lack of accountability.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Episode 5 is out!!! Free to listen, free to share! Available on all podcast platforms!
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December 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Episode 5 is out!!! Free to listen, free to share! Available on all podcast platforms!
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Mental health researchers often describe screens not as villains but as amplifiers. They take what kids already feel and intensify it.
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#teenagerslife #ScreenTime #mentalhealth
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#teenagerslife #ScreenTime #mentalhealth
The First Phone Question - Dr Sam Goldstein
New research reveals how early smartphone access affects children's mental health, sleep, and development. Understanding when to give kids their first phone.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Mental health researchers often describe screens not as villains but as amplifiers. They take what kids already feel and intensify it.
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samgoldstein.com/resources/ar...
#teenagerslife #ScreenTime #mentalhealth
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#teenagerslife #ScreenTime #mentalhealth
How do our brains respond to life-threatening situations? This episode could unpack the neuroscience of fear, the fight-or-flight response, and how extreme stress can rewire the brain over time.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
How do our brains respond to life-threatening situations? This episode could unpack the neuroscience of fear, the fight-or-flight response, and how extreme stress can rewire the brain over time.
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The truth is that hope is not some shiny, magical feeling that shows up when life is perfect. Hope is something we build patiently, one small piece at a time. Even when things are challenging or when we are still hurting, we still press on.
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#hope
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#hope
Finding Hope in a Challenging World
Holding On When It Feels Easier to Let Go
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December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The truth is that hope is not some shiny, magical feeling that shows up when life is perfect. Hope is something we build patiently, one small piece at a time. Even when things are challenging or when we are still hurting, we still press on.
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#hope
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#hope
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
How a nation's turn to pills is reshaping childhood mental health. Read my article at @psychologytoday.com
#adhd #polypharmacy
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#adhd #polypharmacy
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The Unintended Consequences of Quick Fixes in Kids
How early ADHD treatment escalates into polypharmacy, why skills matter more than pills, and what must change to protect children’s mental health and long-term development.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
How a nation's turn to pills is reshaping childhood mental health. Read my article at @psychologytoday.com
#adhd #polypharmacy
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#adhd #polypharmacy
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
We are not past the point of no return. We are at a crossroads. If we continue to drift apart, the future may echo the collapse of the past. But if we face the fractures with clarity and courage, we can write a different story.
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The Beginning of the End
Are We Repeating History’s Warnings?
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November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We are not past the point of no return. We are at a crossroads. If we continue to drift apart, the future may echo the collapse of the past. But if we face the fractures with clarity and courage, we can write a different story.
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
We are not past the point of no return. We are at a crossroads.
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
The Beginning of the End
Are We Repeating History’s Warnings?
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November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We are not past the point of no return. We are at a crossroads.
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
drsamgoldstein.substack.com/p/the-beginn...
Why do we believe the unbelievable??
The Pseudo-Science Trap: Why We Believe the Unbelievable
How Pseudoscience Ensnares Us and How to Remain Anchored in Reality
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November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Why do we believe the unbelievable??
Pseudoscience is not science. So what makes something pseudoscientific, why do we fall for it, and how can we protect ourselves?
#pseudoscience #belief #reality #science
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#pseudoscience #belief #reality #science
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The Pseudo-Science Trap: Why We Believe the Unbelievable
How Pseudoscience Ensnares Us and How to Remain Anchored in Reality
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November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Pseudoscience is not science. So what makes something pseudoscientific, why do we fall for it, and how can we protect ourselves?
#pseudoscience #belief #reality #science
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#pseudoscience #belief #reality #science
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Do your kids sleep enough?
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#kids #sleep #crisis #mentalhealth
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#kids #sleep #crisis #mentalhealth
The Silent Sleep Crisis in Kids and Teens
Chronic sleep deprivation is harming kids’ brains, bodies, and mental health. Fixing it requires bold action from parents, schools, doctors, and policymakers, starting now.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Do your kids sleep enough?
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#kids #sleep #crisis #mentalhealth
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#kids #sleep #crisis #mentalhealth
Sesame Street improved learning outcomes. But what it really taught went beyond counting and spelling. It taught compassion. Patience. How to sit with feelings instead of running from them.
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The Street That Taught the World
From PBS to streaming, 'Sesame Street' remains a beacon of kindness and learning, proving that empathy and education still belong together in every child’s story.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sesame Street improved learning outcomes. But what it really taught went beyond counting and spelling. It taught compassion. Patience. How to sit with feelings instead of running from them.
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
Sesame Street improved learning outcomes. But what it really taught went beyond counting and spelling. It taught compassion. Patience. How to sit with feelings instead of running from them.
.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
The Street That Taught the World
From PBS to streaming, 'Sesame Street' remains a beacon of kindness and learning, proving that empathy and education still belong together in every child’s story.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sesame Street improved learning outcomes. But what it really taught went beyond counting and spelling. It taught compassion. Patience. How to sit with feelings instead of running from them.
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
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www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
The future of autism research is likely to integrate molecular biology, brain imaging, and cognitive science in unprecedented ways.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
Mapping the Genetic Landscape of Autism
Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a future of personalized understanding.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The future of autism research is likely to integrate molecular biology, brain imaging, and cognitive science in unprecedented ways.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rais...