Dr. Dan and entrepreneur, mom, NYT bestselling author Christina Geist discuss friendship, parenting, her new children’s book Buddy's New Buddy, and being married to her childhood sweetheart, SUNDAY Today show Host Willie Geist ,for 19 years (they met in sixth grade!!!).

On this inspiring episode, Dr. Dan and Christina also focus on empathy, overwhelm, family support, and her popular series of picture books addressing different stages of childhood—bedtime, anxiety, change, making friends, and more.

Through the character Buddy, Christina Geist teaches us all lessons about making new friends with compassion and care - regardless of age.

Christina passionately believes your life is measured in your relationships, not your accomplishments. Follow her

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