The Power of Discord

CJ Liu interviews Claudia M. Gold, MD about her newest book, “The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust.”

Nourishing a Solid Sense of Safety with Claudia M. Gold// Part 1 of 3

CJ Liu interviews Claudia M. Gold, MD about her newest book, “The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust.” Claudia shares that parenting is a moment-by-moment process that evolves over time versus being fixed at one point in time. Even as a parent of a 21-year-old and 26-year-old, she is still relating and shaping her parent-child relationship. During these turbulent times, it’s about being present during your child’s emerging identity.

Developing Resilience During Stressful Times with Claudia M. Gold // Part 2 of 3

CJ Liu interviews Claudia M. Gold, MD about her newest book, “The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust.” Claudia shares how parents can develop resilience during times of stress when there is more unknown than known. Claudia explains why stress is important and what level may be too much. Plus, listen as they discuss what to do if you become too stressed out during crazy times.

Power of Discord with Claudia M. Gold // Part 3 of 3

CJ Liu interviews Claudia M. Gold, MD about her newest book, “The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust.” Claudia shares why conflict and messiness is crucial to parents and children’s social and emotional development. Last, we talk about the blame game and how it’s not a helpful way to creating healthy relationships.

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More on Claudia M. Gold

Claudia M. Gold, MD is a pediatrician and writer. She has practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 20 years and now specializes in early childhood mental health. She is on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Boston Infant-Parent Mental Health Program, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute. Claudia is also the director of the Hello It’s Me Project, a community-based program supporting parent-infant relationships in rural western Massachusetts. Dr. Gold speaks frequently to a variety of audiences including parents and professionals. She writes regularly for her blog Child in Mind.