Episode notes
What’s your earliest memory—and why does it matter? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David and Lauren Leon McMillian sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Charlotte Chun to explore her new book Earliest Memories. Together, they dive into the psychology of memory, the science behind “sticky” emotions and sensations, and the surprising universality of childhood recollections across cultures. From funny turtle tales to profound family stories, discover how revisiting your first memories can reconnect you with your identity, spark healing, and bring families closer through storytelling.
Find Charlotte and her book at www.earliestmemoriesbook.com
Original airdate: 9/4/2025
Keywords
strategies for livingpsychologytherapeutic storytelling storytelling therapyEmotional storytelling personal growthEarliest MemoriesCharlotte Chunchildhood memoriesfalse memoriescross-cultural storiesmemory and identitypsychology of memorysensory triggers