Lisa Damour

Psychologist, author, podcaster
Lisa Damour explains why intense feelings — including negative ones — are an inevitable part of life, and how we can better understand them.

Why you should listen

Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, Dr. Lisa Damour cohosts the Ask Lisa podcast, writes about teenagers for the New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News and works in collaboration with UNICEF. She also serves as a senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University. She is the author of two New York Times best sellers and has written numerous academic papers, chapters and books related to education and child development. Her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, publishes on February 21, 2023.

Lisa Damour’s TED talk