The Hamilton Review

Bob Hamilton

The Hamilton Review, WHERE KIDS AND CULTURE COLLIDE is a weekly review of current issues that impact children and the families. Since I am a pediatrician, for 35 years, the program is centered on health related topics, but the program also concerns itself with larger cultural issues as well.

  1. Jun 23

    Adolescent Brains and Social Media: What Every Parent Should Know with Professor Eva Telzer

    In this insightful episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob Hamilton welcomes Professor Eva Telzer, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for an important conversation about adolescent brain development and the impact of social media on today's youth. Drawing from her article for the American Psychological Association, Professor Telzer explains how the teenage brain is uniquely shaped by social experiences, why social media can be both beneficial and harmful, and what current neuroscience reveals about the ways digital platforms influence behavior, emotions, and decision-making during adolescence. Parents, educators, and caregivers will gain valuable insights into how social media interacts with the developing brain, the role of peer relationships in teen development, and practical considerations for helping young people navigate an increasingly connected world. This thoughtful discussion offers evidence-based guidance for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing adolescents in the digital age. Eva Telzer is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an Associate Editor for the leading journals of the field, including Child Development, Social Cognitive Affective Neuroscience, and Brain and Environment. Her research examines how social and cultural processes shape adolescent brain development, with a focus on both prosocial and risk-taking behaviors, family and peer relationships, and the role of the digital environment in youth's lives. Her research has been continuously funded for over two decades by numerous agencies and foundations including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, and the Jacobs Foundation. She has authored more than 200 scientific manuscripts and book chapters and has received numerous awards for her work including an Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award, an early career award from the Society of Research on Adolescence, a Young Investigator Award from the Flux Congress Society for Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology. She is regularly featured as an expert in psychological science in consultation to government agencies and non-profit associations as well as media appearances in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC.   How to contact Professor Eva Telzer:   Professor Eva Telzer     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    44 min

  2. Jun 9

    Raising Giants with Lee Schwartz and Geoffrey Schwartz

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are pleased to welcome Lee Schwartz and Geoffrey Schwartz for a compelling conversation about family, football, and the realities of brain health in sports. Lee shares the extraordinary journey of raising two sons who went on to play professional football in the NFL, while Geoffrey offers his perspective as a former NFL player. Together, they provide a candid and insightful look at their experiences, exploring both the rewards and challenges of life in the sport. The discussion also examines CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a progressive brain disease that has become a significant concern in contact sports. Lee and Geoffrey share valuable insights and practical advice for parents seeking to better protect their children from brain injuries while participating in athletics. In addition, Lee discusses his book, Raising Giants: My Extraordinary Journey with Two NFL Sons, and the lessons he learned along the way. This is a powerful and informative episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast - one that every parent, coach, and sports enthusiast should hear and share. Lee spent his 40+ year professional career as an executive and consultant in manufacturing and distribution.  But what he's most proud of is being the father of two outstanding sons, Geoffrey and Mitchell, both of whom played 8+ years in the NFL. Lee's amazing two-decade experience with Geoffrey and Mitchell inspired him to write Raising Giants – My Extraordinary Journey with TWO NFL Sons, a memoir sharing his real-life stories of how love, discipline and vision helped shape his sons into elite athletes—and grounded men. Carrying his passion for football and the lives of his sons forward, Lee has now assumed a role on the West Coast Advisory Board of the Concussion & CTE Foundation (www.concussionandcte.org).   CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) is a progressive brain disease, a real-world issue.  Thank goodness, Geoffrey and Mitchell show no signs of struggle with mental decline but Lee's been touched by those who have/are struggling and by the impact it has on the sufferers and their families.  Lee is proud to raise awareness of CTE, particularly to parents of our youth who wish to participate in youth contact sports, and the work being done by the Concussion & CTE Foundation to find causes, treatments and cures for this horrible disease. How to contact Lee Schwartz:   Lee Schwartz on Instagram   Lee Schwartz on X   Raising Giants - Official Website   Buy Raising Giants on Amazon   Concussion and CTE Foundation   Lee's Fundraising Page for the Concussion and CTE Foundation     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    41 min

  3. May 26

    Tim Elmore: 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome best selling author and international speaker, Tim Elmore. In this two part conversation, Tim discusses his book, 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life. You're deeply committed to helping your kids succeed. But you're concerned―why are so many graduates unprepared to enter the workforce and face life on their own? You're doing your best to raise healthy children, but sometimes you wonder, am I really helping them? Tim Elmore shares with our audience how to avoid twelve critical mistakes parents unintentionally make.  Parents will learn a lot from this thought provoking conversation.  Tim is Founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. His work grew out of 20 years of serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell. Elmore has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology Today, and been featured on CNN's Headline News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV and Fox & Friends to talk about leading multiple generations in the marketplace. He has written 40 books, including Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, and Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership. His latest book, The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to Lead Generation Z As They Disrupt the Workplace, releases fall of 2025.  You can find his work at: TimElmore.com. How to contact Tim Elmore:   Tim Elmore official website   12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids To Succeed in Life - by Tim Elmore   Tim Elmore - Instagram   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    36 min

  4. May 12

    Dr. Akansha Ganju: Board - Certified Allergist and Immunologist

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Akansha Ganju.  Dr. Akansha Ganju is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with a passion for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for both adults and children with allergic conditions. She leads Latitude's Los Angeles clinic in West LA, providing specialized life-changing care for food allergy patients of all ages. In this must listen episode, Dr. Ganju discusses food allergies in children and the steps an immunologist can take to diagnose and create a personalized treatment plan for the child and their family. Prior to joining the Latitude team, Dr. Ganju was the Medical Director at Nectar Allergy Center where she played a pivotal role in developing and expanding the startup's inaugural clinic for innovative allergy treatment.  Dr. Ganju graduated from an accelerated, combined baccalaureate-M.D. program and received her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. She is board-certified in internal medicine and completed her residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She went on to complete her allergy and immunology fellowship at UCLA and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Dr. Ganju has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, conducted both basic science and clinical research, and often presents at healthcare conferences. She is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI).  How to contact Dr. Akansha Ganju:   Dr. Akansha Ganju on Instagram   Latitude Food Allergy Care   Latitude Food Allergy Care on Instagram   Latitude Food Allergy Care on Facebook     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    37 min

  5. Apr 28

    Dr. Stephanie Culler: Co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences Inc

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Culler. Stephanie Culler, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology company reimagining patient health through the development of microbiome-based medicines. In this episode, Dr. Culler shares about all about the company, including how a first-of-its-kind combination of probiotics and prebiotics replenishes key Bifidobacterium linked to healthier digestion, improved sleep and immune development for your baby. Parents, don't miss this informative conversation. Stephanie Culler, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences Inc., a biotechnology company reimagining patient health through the development of microbiome-based medicines. Her microbiome interests span applications ranging from infant health to oncology and food as medicine. She has shared her work at TEDx San Diego, has been published in Science Magazine, and is a scientific pioneer in the field of synthetic biology. Stephanie holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and has authored over twenty publications and patents on synthetic biology and microbial-based technologies.   How to contact Stephanie Culler:   Persephone Biosciences, Inc.   Persephone on Instagram   Persephone on LinkedIn   Persephone on TikTok     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    34 min

  6. Apr 14

    Taking Religion Seriously with Charles Murray

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome American Political Scientist, Charles Murray. In this episode, Charles discusses his book, Taking Religion Seriously. Taking Religion Seriously is Charles Murray's autobiographical account of the decades-long evolution in his stance toward the idea of God in general and Christianity in particular. The book traces Murray's journey from agnosticism to a tentative yet public Christian commitment. It is his first extended reflection on religion after four decades of writing on social policy and human diversity. Enjoy this engaging and thought provoking conversation. Charles Murray holds the F. A. Hayek Chair Emeritus in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Murray first came to national attention with the publication of "Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950–1980" (Basic Books, 1984), which has been credited as the intellectual foundation for the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. In 1994, "The Bell Curve" (Free Press), a New York Times bestseller he coauthored with the late Richard J. Herrnstein, sparked heated controversy for its analysis of the role of IQ in shaping America's class structure. In 2012, in another the New York Times bestseller, "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960–2010" (Crown Forum), Dr. Murray described the nature and causes of the cultural polarization that, by 2016, would shape national politics. In his latest book, "Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class" (Twelve Books, January 2020), he describes recent developments in genetics and neuroscience that are transforming the social sciences.   How to contact Charles Murray: Charles Murray at American Enterprise Institute     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    50 min

  7. Mar 31

    Celebrating Jewish Passover with Harvard Professor Jon D. Levenson

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Harvard Professor of Jewish Studies, Jon D. Levenson. A wonderful conversation filled with wisdom and celebration of Passover, Professor Levenson discusses his latest book, Israel's Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath. You won't want to miss a very special episode of The Hamilton Review. Jon D. Levenson, Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies, began teaching at Harvard in 1988, having previously taught at the University of Chicago and at Wellesley College. His work concentrates on the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, including its reinterpretations in the "rewritten Bible" of Second Temple Judaism and rabbinic midrash. In addition, one of his courses deals with the use of medieval Jewish commentaries for purposes of modern biblical exegesis, and another focuses on central works of Jewish theology in the twentieth century. Levenson has a strong interest in the philosophical and theological issues involved in biblical studies, especially the relationship of premodern modes of interpretation to modern historical criticism. Much of his work centers on the relationship of Judaism and Christianity, both in antiquity and in modernity, and he has long been active in Jewish-Christian dialogue. His book Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life (Yale University Press, 2006) won a National Jewish Book Award and the Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Award in the category of Best Book Relating to the Hebrew Bible published in 2005 or 2006. Choice, a publication of the American Library Association, listed Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Princeton University Press, 2012) as one of the Outstanding Academic Titles for 2013. His book, The Love of God: Divine Gift, Human Gratitude, and Mutual Faithfulness in Judaism, was published in 2016 by Princeton University Press. His latest book is Israel's Day of Light and Joy: The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath (Eisenbrauns, 2024). In all his work, Levenson's emphasis falls on the close reading of texts for purposes of literary and theological understanding.   How to contact Professor Jon D. Levenson: Harvard Professor Jon D. Levenson   Israel's Day of Light and Joy by Jon D. Levenson   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    52 min

  8. Mar 17

    Amber Baber of Wander Made Possible: Travel the World Safely with Your Kids

    This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we're pleased to welcome Amber Baber. Amber Baber is the creator of @wandermadepossible, where she shares practical strategies for traveling with kids in ways that build confidence and independence. As a mom of three and frequent family traveler, she believes travel is an opportunity to teach real-world skills — from navigating airports to knowing what to do if plans go sideways. Through intentional preparation and open safety conversations, she helps families explore with confidence.  As we inch closer to spring break and summer vacation, Amber shares how we can travel joyfully and safely with our children - enjoy!   How to contact Amber Baber: ​Wander Made Possible on Instagram   Wander Made Possible on Facebook   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

    44 min
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The Hamilton Review, WHERE KIDS AND CULTURE COLLIDE is a weekly review of current issues that impact children and the families. Since I am a pediatrician, for 35 years, the program is centered on health related topics, but the program also concerns itself with larger cultural issues as well.

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  • Creator
    Bob Hamilton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    340
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2020 Hamilton Review. All Rights Reserved.
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    The Hamilton Review

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