Motherhood Meets Medicine

Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of’ episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time!

Today’s featured episode is an interview with Nate and Kaley Klemp of the 80/80 Marriage. When you start a new relationship, it’s logistics 5% of the time and fun the other 95% of the time. However, when you bring kids into the mix, that ratio tends to flip and now you’re struggling to find the balance of taking care of your kids' while still having fun for yourselves. Far too often, the relationship is challenged due to lost connection, communication issues, and lots of blaming. Kaley and Nate Klemp are on the podcast to share how you can turn this around and find connection again.

Nate and Kaley Klemp are authors of the New York Times Editors’ Choice selection, The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage. Nate is a founding partner at Mindful Magazine and also the coauthor of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing.

Kaley is one of the nation's leading experts on small-group dynamics and leadership development, a TEDx speaker, and the author of three other books, including the Amazon Bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Drama-Free Office, and 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams.

In today’s episode we discuss common traps couples fall into, issues of the 50/50 model of marriage, how you can shift into the 80/80 model, and how to create connections and better communicate with your partner.

In this episode we discuss:

• How couples fall into unconscious habits.
• The key ingredient to a thriving relationship
• The benefits of reveal and request.
• The importance of opening communication to your partner on a day to day basis.
• How to create daily connections with your spouse.
• How date nights have been scientifically proven to improve your relationships

Resources:

• 80/80 Marriage Website 
• Subscribe to the 80/80 Newsletter
• Free Epic Date Night Guide 
• Follow Nate and Kaley on Instagram @8080marriage
• Tips on Reveal and Request

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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Have you ever thought to yourself, man I’m dreading the teen years… I am not ready for the snark, attitude and hormones. Why can’t my babies stay babies?

Come to find out, it’s this type of thinking that can and will lead to the teen years being way more difficult than they have to be. So what can you do to maintain your connection with your teens as they grow into themselves and your relationship evolves? 

Here to share is Cameron Caswell, PhD, otherwise known as the teen translator is an adolescent psychologist and parent coach TEDx speaker, host of the parenting teens with Dr. Cam podcast and co author of improving school mental health, the thriving school community solution. Dr. Cam is the mom of a teen too, so she not only talks the talk, she walks the walk. Dr. Cam also offers a virtual community for parents raising teens called the thriving Parent Academy.

Toward the very end of the conversation Dr. Cam said something that I plan to write down and hang in my kitchen. Start from a place of curiosity rather than accusation or blame. When something happens, take a breath, don’t immediately react. Instead, let your kids tell you more about what happened. 

Ask questions. Be curious. 

This will empower them to come to you when things feel bigger and heavier than what they can handle.

In this episode, we discuss: 

The top reasons our teens stop talking to us.

How we can build a strong foundation of trust and open communication with our teens.

Dr. Cam’s opinion on social media and teens.

Resources: 

Dr. Cam offers a virtual community for parents raising teens called the Thriving Parent Academyhttp://www.thrivingparent.org/

Connect with Dr. Cam:

Helping Parents & Teens Thrive Together -www.AskDrCam.com

Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/drcamcaswell

YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@parentingteenswithdrcam

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcamcaswell/

Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam/id1524209790

Questions:

What are the top 3 reasons our teens stop talking to us?

What is one easy way to earn back your teen's trust so they'll open up?.

What is empathetic listening and why is it better than active listening?

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When a woman becomes a mother, it sometimes feels like she’s entered the wild, wild west without any sort of map, compass or guide. Half the things you read on the internet are purely opinion and not based in fact. The other half may be factual, but how does it apply to your life? 

In the U.S. there is a dire need for better and more comprehensive postpartum care. Which is why Megan and Lauren, co-created The Matrescence App.

The Matrescence is a maternal mental wellness app created after personal and professional recognition of the gaps in care for women navigating their Matrescence or process of becoming a mother. 

Lauren is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, who turned her pain into passion and teamed up with Megan, the marketing and business brains behind the operation to create this space, their app empowers women with valuable mental health resources. As a member only community it serves as a vital place for peer connection, education by accredited experts, and curated mindfulness based stress reduction activities. 

This was such an amazing conversation. We originally were going to talk so much more about mindfulness, but with the growing need for more postpartum care, we dug in deep and discussed the app and the reason they created it. 

Investing in yourself and your mental health as a mother is a direct investment into your family. Remember that when your first instinct is to put yourself and your needs on the backburner. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

The Matrescence app and what it does for new moms.

Our thoughts on wellness capitalism here in America and how it tends to prey on mothers.

How simple breathing techniques can help stress relief throughout the day.

Ways that journaling can help with wellness.

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Resources: 

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If you want to make changes systemically - join one of these groups:

https://chamberofmothers.com/

https://aitogether.org/

https://momsfirst.us/

Connect with Megan & Lauren:

The Matrescence -http://www.thematrescence.com/

The Matrescence App -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-matrescence/id1576425396

Instagram @‌thematrescence -https://www.instagram.com/thematrescence/?hl=en

Questions:

Can you describe a moment where mindfulness positively affected a challenging situation in your motherhood journey?

Many mothers struggle to find time for themselves. How do you integrate mindfulness into your busy schedule with children?

In terms of mindfulness, what is one piece of advice you would give to a new mother facing the overwhelming changes that come with parenthood?

How does practicing mindfulness contribute to the emotional and mental well-being of both you and your children?

Could you provide examples of how you use mindfulness to foster deeper connections with your children? What are some of the resources and exercises you offer through the app that can be done with your children?

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Our children are begging for us to listen to them. In fact, recent polls suggest that many of our children, pre-teens and teens feel like we aren’t listening because we’re engaged with our phones and distracted. Is this true? Are we really not listening? Or have we forgotten the importance of active listening in conversations? 

Dr. Maisha Clairborne is an integrative family physician, Master Practitioner and trainer of neuro linguistic programming, hypnosis and timeline therapy and founder of the mind remapping Academy. Through her live training, Dr. Clairborne teaches individuals how to master their thoughts, beliefs and communication, while eliminating fear, shame, self doubt and old trauma that interfere with their ability to experience full aliveness and live their best, most fulfilled, productive and peaceful life. 

Listen as Dr. Clairborne and I talk about this extremely important topic. She even provides examples of situations where she has used active listening with her own son to help build his confidence and trust. 

If you’ve been struggling with communication in your home, you will not want to miss this one. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What active listening really is.

Tips for balancing communication boundaries and providing safe spaces to talk.

Non-verbal ways to show our children that we’re listening.

The best ways to communicate with our children.

When to incorporate humor into parenting

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Resources: 

Connect with Dr. Clairborne

The Black Mind Garden Podcast -www.TheBlackMindGarden.com

Mind ReMapping Academy -https://www.mindremappingacademy.com

Facebook-www.facebook.com/drmaiysha

Instagram -http://www.instagram.com/drmaiysha

LinkedIn -www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha

Twitter -http://www.twitter.com/drmaiysha

YouTube -http://www.youtube.com/drmaiysha

Questions:

What are some ways we as parents can take care of ourselves when we are emotionally dysregulated?

How can we use humor and play to redirect our children when it seems they are not listening?

How can understanding our children's values help us to motivate and directionalize their behavior?

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Is it impossible to build new friendships when you become a mother? How about maintaining the relationships you already have? No. It’s not. In fact, it’s vitally important to our health that we continue to actively build and maintain our relationships.

But how do we do that when we’re juggling all the things as moms, wives, employees, business owners, etc? Here to share her tips and strategies for navigating friendships is Danielle Bayard Jackson. 

Danielle is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally on the science of woman's platonic connections. She's also the author of Fighting For Our Friendships, which is coming out in May of this year. She also has a coaching business Friend Forward that is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships. And her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets as the resident friendship expert for the global app Bumble for friends. 

Listen as she shares her story, research, and why it’s so important that we continue to hone our friendships as we move into different stages of life. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

Ways to navigate current friendships and make new ones once you are a mom.

How to handle different parenting styles or issues that come up between friends.

What research has to say about quality friendships.

Resources: 

Book-preorder - Fighting For Our Friendshipshttps://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships

Article by Kirsten Powers -The Way We Live in United States is not Normal https://kirstenpowers.substack.com/p/the-way-we-live-in-the-united-states

https://substack.com/home/post/p-139238299?r=5ftqh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=substack

Article by Rosie Spinks -The Friendship Problem

https://rojospinks.substack.com/p/the-friendship-problem?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4486&post_id=139046175&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=180ck&utm_medium=email

Connect with Danielle:

Instagram - @‌daniellebayardjackson -https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson/

TikTok - @‌thefriendshipexpert -https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert?lang=en

Questions:

What is the surprising research around the benefits of women’s friendship?

What are 4 tangible ways to make time for friends as a busy mom?

Do you know the 3 of the most common conflicts that arise between mom friends (and how to solve them)?

What does the research say about how friendship changes for those in their 30s and 40s?

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With processed foods being so excessively available to us, how do we nourish our brains and fuel our bodies for longevity? Believe it or not, you can use nutrition for brainpower and to deter the effects of neurological dysfunction and disease. 

Here to do a deep dive on what to eat to support your brain and body for life is Barbie Boules. 

Barbie is a registered dietician, certified health coach and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. In her practice, she works as a private coach, community educator, passionate speaker, popular corporate wellness programmer, and respected dietetic intern preceptor. She's had the privilege of counseling 1000s of men and women around the country on her journey to better health. Barbie specializes in the unique needs of women over 40. 

She focuses on helping her clients achieve optimal metabolic and cognitive fitness. Without the unnecessary and unsustainable rules of FAD dieting, and rather, through a genuine understanding of what each client truly needs to transform their health for good.

Listen in as she debunks some of the widely held beliefs about diet, whole grains, coffee and more. Plus she shares tips and tricks for creating a home that supports healthy eating habits early on… without the stress and regrets. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

The biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s.

How you can nourish your body to help protect your cognitive health.

Protein and its role as we age.

Why coffee and tea are still important for your diet.

The importance of whole grains.

Resources: 

Nutrition Essentials - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5mc1lhdr00hoszmy3l0jd/NUTRITION-ESSENTIALS-1-1.pdf?rlkey=19plr4uhrchgpy3fb91ykf3ue&dl=0

Everyday Mindfulness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIW60H_j8fcO0sk7hLSxqqozBBwsv_wz/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Barbie:

Barbie Boules Longevity and Wellness

LinkedIn | Instagram

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Questions:

What are the biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer's?

Is the MIND-DIET beneficial and what key foods are in it?

When it comes to 80-20/90-10 rules, does the time frame matter for the “treat” days?

Why does she like coffee and tea being added to the diet?

What are the best sources of whole grains?

How can what we eat affect our cognitive brain health?

What would her approach be with her kids to grow up eating in a similar way?

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If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that one of our children has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Once she was finally diagnosed, an entire world of knowledge and resources opened up for us. But it took a LONG time to get to this point. 

Because of our journey, it’s important to me to share expert information with you about this extremely common neurological condition. Which is why I reached out to April McMurtrey. 

April is a professional reading specialist, dyslexia specialist, author, and the developer of the Learn Reading program. She has been helping struggling and dyslexic students for over 30 years, breaking through their reading barriers to unlock the world of words. April is currently preparing for a TED talk about dyslexia awareness that I cannot wait for. Her book, Is That Dyslexia, is now on shelves, and she also has resources that will help struggling and dyslexic students, parents of those students and parents who are those students, including dyslexia screenings and online courses. 

Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're at a disadvantage. It's just your brain seeing things differently. Listen in to learn about how you can support your kids, why dyslexia can be a strength, and how to get the right screenings if you notice certain behaviors in your child.

In this episode, we discuss: 

How common dyslexia is.

The signs and symptoms of dyslexia.

How to advocate and help your child with dyslexia.

Talents and strengths of people with dyslexia may have.

Resources: 

The Learn Reading Program

Is it Dyslexia by April McMurtrey

Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)

Connect with April:

Learn Reading

LinkedIn |Instagram| Facebook

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Questions:

What is dyslexia?

What are some of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia?

How common is dyslexia?

How early can dyslexia typically be identified? How important is it to diagnose early as opposed to later on?

How do you go about diagnosing dyslexia? What should I do as a parent if I think my child may be dyslexic but the school won't evaluate?

How do you help a struggling or dyslexic learner?

What are some effective teaching methods and approaches that can be employed to help individuals with dyslexia improve their reading skills?

What are some of the talents and strengths that dyslexics have? How can I help foster this in my own child?

What are some of your favorite resources for those wanting to learn more about dyslexia?

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When your child is being hurt emotionally or physically by other kids or hurting others themselves do you know how to talk to them?

Gabriela Blanco shares some tips on talking to our kids in ways they will understand when something like this happens. She also discusses how to deal with the emotions and feelings this brings up and how to listen deeply to what our children are saying. Gabriela says that validating their feelings but also setting boundaries is much more effective than saying “how do you think the other child feels?”

Gabriela is the founder of healing parents, and creator of the healing parents approach. She supports humans who are intentionally healing while parenting with the tools, support and community to experience close lasting and connected relationships with their children and themselves. Gabriela is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico, was raised in Southern California, and has been living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 18 years. 

Listen as Gabriela discusses how to handle sibling fighting to make your home a more drama free environment. If you have kids that fight and argue this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, we discuss: 

Effective ways to help children understand and relate to the feelings of others.

How to handle it when our children get hurt emotionally.

Techniques to help children take responsibility for their feelings and actions.\

Resources: 

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff

A Kids Co

Connect with Gabriela:

Healing Parents Course

Instagram | Email

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Questions:

What would our world look like if everyone who was hurting was able to get help?

How can we help our kids understand and relate to children who are mean to them?

What examples can you give to help handle the situations as they occur?

Sibling fighting, how do we handle it?

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If you’ve seen the news at all lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that all embryos are children. But what does that mean? What implications does this ruling have for the future of IVF? 

Here to share more about what this could mean for hopeful families is Dr. Erica Bove. 

Erica is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She empowers women professionals to thrive while building their families.

Listen as she shares her thoughts on this new ruling as well as her expertise around IVF. Because there’s so much more to IVF these days than creating viable embryos. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

The recent court decision in Alabama around IVF

What it means for the future of IVF

Common misconceptions about fertility

How to strengthen your relationship when you are going through treatments

Resources: 

Connect with Erica:

Website:loveandsciencefertility.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173

IG:https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/

FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Questions:

Where is the best place to find reliable information about fertility?

How does my relationship with my physician and care team influence my trust and confidence that I'm getting the best care for me?

What do I do if I don't feel I'm getting what I need with my fertility care team?

What can I do when I feel I'm going down the "rabbit hole" of data and the internet?

Where can I turn for more support?

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Your postpartum brain is amazing. Not only is your body going through the physical changes that come with motherhood, but your brain is processing a ton of hormones and inputs that help you take care of your new baby. 

Matrescence is essentially the process of becoming a mother. It’s a word that describes what your brain and body are going through as you leave the world of pre-motherhood and prepare to usher life into the world. Here to share more is Dr. Nikki Pensak.

Dr. Nikki is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum, mental health, anxiety, OCD and depression. She provides evidence based therapy to her patients and is certified in postpartum mental health. She also serves on the expert review board for Parents Magazine, her new book Rattled:How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With the Power of the Postpartum Brain is now available for pre-order. 

As you listen, remember that one of the most important things for you to take care of as you become a mom is your mental health. Protect your sleep. Protect your brain. Protect your mental health and get together a team to help you in advance. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What Matrescence is

The wonders of the maternal brain

Pregnancy and giving birth during COVID

Resources: 

Connect with Nikki:

Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain

Nikki’s TedX talk - The Power of the Maternal Brain

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Questions:

What is your new book about?

What inspired you to write this book?

What are some main takeaways from this book?

What kind of patients do you see in your private practice?

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What is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment and think through what their lie is really telling you? 

I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, this lie is a gift, but what if that’s exactly what it is? Amie Anger joins me to share what to do when your child lies and strategies for figuring out the root cause of their lying. 

Amie is a child and family therapist and mom of 6. After two years of post-grad training at Yale Child Study Center, she’s been a therapist in private practice for 16 years. Last year she saw the mental health fallout of Covid for our children and families and she decided to take the advice and strategies she shares with the families that she works with and make it widely available to all families through her platform on Instagram.

Remember, your child is watching everything that you do and say. If you want your children to feel comfortable with being truthful, model that in your day to day life as well. Listen in to hear all of Amie’s tips and tricks and her strategies for supporting all of your children when you have multiple children in your household.

In this episode, we discuss: 

Navigating when children lie no matter what age.

Why they lie?

What we can do as parents to make it less likely they will lie.

Resources: 

Connect with Amie:

Instagram

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Questions:

What is helpful for parents to remember when they discover their child has lied?

What are the things I might inadvertently do as a parent that make it more likely my child will lie, and what can I do to make it less likely they will lie?

Why do children lie, and how can I use this understanding in my response to this behavior?

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“You deserve to be held just as much as your baby.” Just one of the many gems Stephanie Defilippis shares in our conversation about navigating motherhood and the quest for support in America. Because in America, we really fall behind in providing support to new moms, both in our communities and from a policy perspective.

Stephanie is a perinatal mental health therapist in Illinois. She owns a group therapy practice called crescent moon therapy, where they specialize in working with individuals throughout the reproductive period.

She shares her thoughts on the postpartum period women experience in other countries as well as what we can do to create similar experiences here in America. There truly is an invisible village at your fingertips. Listen in to find out more. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

The invisible village here in America.

The importance of having community support throughout motherhood.

What our ideal community support system would look like.

How you can cultivate your own support system at home.

Resources: 

Connect with Stephanie:

Website:Maternal Mental Health

Instagram

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Questions:

Can you give an example of how historically in different culture villages were structured to support women?

What are barriers to building a village?

We hear these questions a lot- "Why is it so hard for me to ask for help? Why does it feel hard for me to create my own village?" Let's unpack them together

How can women create their own village? Both pre-pregnancy and postpartum. Even as a mom with older children, there are ways to create yourself a village

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Have you ever wondered why your child randomly loses their mind over the smallest things? You’re going along, everyone is happy and thriving, and then a pea touches the potatoes and it seems like the world has caught on fire. 

Believe it or not, there’s nothing wrong with your peas or potatoes, and there’s also likely nothing wrong with your child. 

Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author and Public Speaker, who has been helping parents with their kids and vice versa for more than two decades. She is the author of The Tantrum Survival Guide and has been published widely, including the New York Times, Parents.com and Today Parents.

She’s joining me today to talk all about parenting through tantrums, no matter the age. Because it’s also completely normal for your teen and young adult children to have tantrums as well. Listen in to learn more about how your child’s brain works and develops.

In this episode, we discuss: 

What tantrums are and what they mean.

How to work through tantrums as a parent.

Why tantrums occur, no matter what the age.

Connect with Rebecca:

Rebecca Hershberg, Ph.D. - www.rebeccahershbergphd.com

IG - @‌rebeccahershbergphd

The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler's Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/rebecca-schrag-hershberg-phd

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Questions:

What are tantrums? 

What does it mean when my kid has a tantrum? 

How do I help work through tantrums as a parent? 

Why do tantrums occur, even as my child gets older? 

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What do you do as a family medicine physician when more and more children and young adults are coming to you for anxiety and depression that isn’t made better by medications? You dig deeper. That’s exactly what Dr. Alison Yeung did and what her patients shared with her was astounding.

Kids these days are spending an untold amount of time on their phones and its impacting their lives in severely detrimental ways. 

Dr. Yeung is a practicing family physician in Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past decade and over that time has become increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by social media and video games.

Listen in to learn more about the research that’s being done in this field and what parents need to know about screens and children. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What the research is saying about social media use.

When is a good time for parents to let children have phones or use social media.

How to talk with your kids about establishing their sense of self.

Resources:

Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect

https://protectyoungeyes.com/

https://www.betterscreentime.com/

John Haidt Substack is an amazing resource for studies/data - https://substack.com/@jonathanhaidt

Books: iGen, Dopamine nation, The Collapse of Parenting , The Anxious Generation (currently on preorder)

Connect with Dr. Yeung:

Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect

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Questions:

When do I feel a child is ready for social media?

Suggested boundaries around social media use. (applies to all screens really)

Why is there a lot of correlational data on social media and mental health, but not much causational data?

What have I learned from talking to parents who have kids struggling with smartphone overuse?

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A couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that episode Caitlin shared how different these programs are from school to school, district to district, state to state. So what do you do if your child isn’t getting the attention and services they need? 

That’s where people like Vickie Brett, Esq. come in. 

Vickie is a Special Education Attorney in California. Her nonprofit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project, IEP for short. They are one of the few firms that provide pro bono, free legal advocacy and low bono, low flat rates for families trying to navigate the current and oftentimes complex system that is Special Education. Vickie is also the mother of two little ones ages two and four and has a podcast with her business partner called The Inclusive Education Project Podcast.

Listen as Vickie shares her thoughts, tips, and resources for correcting your child’s education if it goes off course. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

Why Vickie chose to go into special education law.

Your rights as a parent when it comes to Special Education.

What you can do if you think your child needs a 504 or an IEP.

What you can do once either one of these is in place.

Connect with Vickie:

Website:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/

Contact info for inquiries and/or services:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/contact

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Questions:

What is something you would like parents to know if they are trying to advocate for their own kiddo?

What is a tip or trick a parent should know before attending an IEP meeting?

Why special education law?

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In recent years there has been a lot of talk about co-regulating with your child. The benefits are clear and the science is sound, but how do you do it? How do you co-regulate with your child and what do you do when you’re struggling to regulate your own emotions? 

Dr. Sarah Bren joins me to share more about what co-regulation is and strategies you can use to help your children develop healthy emotional insights and skills.

Dr. Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached and the creator of the parenting courses The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and the Science of Tantrums. She is the Co-Founder of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families.

In this episode, we discuss: 

What is Co-Regulation and why is it crucial in the parent child dynamic?

How parents can self-regulate and practice co-regulation with their kids.

If using co-regulation during a tantrum, when it’s appropriate to discipline and teach.

Strategies that parents can use to help manage dysregulation.

Resources: 

Workshops & Courses relevant to our topic:

Be the Calm in Your Child's Storm:

https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums-workshop

The Science of Tantrums:

https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums

Parenting by Design: 8 Week Group Coaching Program for Parents of 2-7 Year Olds:

https://drsarahbren.com/parentingbydesign

Connect with Dr. Sarah:

Dr. Sarah Bren - https://drsarahbren.com/

Securely Attached Podcast - https://drsarahbren.com/podcast

Upshur Bren Psychology Group - https://upshurbren.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnfmsBhDfARIsAM7MKi35G17_RCfAqw3LlNxKYH4Pu1vKTIuquQb9ZXqD-KBxcSEOldAW4GoaAiXPEALw_wcB

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Questions:

How does parent's self-regulation affect our kids?

What exactly is co-regulation?

If we use co-regulation during a tantrum, then when do we actually discipline and teach?

What is one strategy that every parent, no matter how sensitive their kid is, or what type of temperament they have, can use to help them manage dysregulation?

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Do you hear the words “special education” and immediately have a negative thought or emotion about it? Me too! Not because there is anything wrong with our wonderful special education teachers or the programs as a whole, but because I wasn’t aware of all the fantastic resources these programs provide to students. 

There is so much more to special education than what you remember from school. 

Here to share more about how special education programs can help students with a range of learning difficulties is Caitlin McLarnon. Caitlin is a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent the majority of her career at the elementary level in Connecticut but has also worked in New York City with children of all ages. In addition to running special education meetings, she has also been on the other side of the table as a parent, as her oldest had an IEP. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What is tiered instruction? 

Different types of intervention plans and what they entail. 

What to do if you feel your child has an auditory or visual processing concern.

How a planning and placement team meeting will set you and your child up for success.

Resources: 

Sold a Story Podcast with Emily Hanford - https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-mclarnon-rechi-0b54596a/

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Questions:

What are all the different sections of special education that a child might need resources for?

What are some things we might see in our kids that might give us an inkling that we might need to take next steps?

Is tiered support the same in all schools or does it vary?

What is after tiered support if more action is needed?

How long should a child be in tiered support?

How long does a school have from the initial PPT meeting to complete the evaluation and get back with the parents?

What are the differences between an intervention plan, a 504 plan and an IEP? 

How can I make sure that my child is being tested for the right things?

What should we expect as parents as far as follow up?

What can you do as a parent if you don’t think the plan set in place is enough for your child?

If you have a specific concern for your child what is the earliest you can have them evaluated?

Are services ever offered outside of the school day?

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It’s time for another listen to one of your favorite episodes. Due t0 the overturning of Roe v. Wade the abortion debate has only amplified. Which is why I thought it important to reshare the legal facts about abortion and its history. To note, some of what we discussed in this episode is no longer imminent, but the overall content is still absolutely relevant. 

This entire episode will be focused on providing information to educate you on the legal arguments surrounding abortion. I know I learned so much from our guest, Sharon McMahon, and I hope you feel informed on how the decision to overturn Roe v Wade continues to impact women in the U.S..

Sharon is the mastermind behind the Instagram account @‌sharonsaysso, where she tackles tough government questions with non-partisan facts. She has over a decade of experience in government and law education. Sharon is passionate about teaching others how to recognize bias and empower them to feel less overwhelmed and more informed along the way.

We discuss landmark cases, the implications of Roe vs. Wade being “overturned”, The Women’s Health Protection Act, and many other topics on abortion in the United States. This episode is not advocating a specific position, but rather focusing on the facts. If you have more questions about abortion in the United States, be sure to check out Sharon’s resources here.

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In this episode we discuss:

The history of abortion in the United States

How the current Dobbs vs. Jackson case can impact abortion laws in the US

Who Samuel Alito is and what his political views are

The effects of abortion bans on medical professionals

Ways abortion bans can impact birth control and miscarriages

Resources:

Abortion in the United States Immediate Download

Episode 10, Sharon McMahon on Confirmation Bias, Misinformation, and Navigating the News and Social Media

Connect with Sharon:

Instagram:@‌sharonsaysso

Podcast: Sharon Says So

Connect with Lynzy:

Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine

Instagram:@‌motherhoodmeetsmedicine

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Questions Asked In The Episode

What is the history of abortion?

What is the difference between Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. Planned Parenthood?

Are there any other landmark cases with regards to abortion?

Can you explain Dobbs vs. Jackson?

What are the possible repercussions of Dobbs vs. Jackson?

When will the decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson happen?

Who is Samuel Alito and does he speak for everyone?

What would be the motivation of leaking the Supreme Court draft?

What does it mean to codify?

What does a filibuster mean?

Does the 14th amendment impact laws at the state level?

How can the new Louisiana bill, the HB 813, impact IVF?

Can medical professionals be prosecuted for performing abortions and how is that possible with HIPAA?

What are trigger laws and how many states have them in place that would limit or restrict access to abortion?

Can you make it illegal for someone to travel to a state where it is legal to get an abortion?

What is The Women’s Health Protection Act?

Is there a possibility that miscarriage can be criminalized?

Do you think it is a possibility that birth control would be criminalized?

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Purposeful play is one of the keys to appropriate motor development and hitting those all-important milestones. But what does it mean to create a home for purposeful play? Listen as Dr. Marissa Aron shares her expertise and what to look out for if you’re concerned about your child’s development. 

Dr. Aron is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in infant and toddler development. She founded Mom & Me PT, her physical therapy practice in South Florida, to provide families with the support and education they deserve regarding their baby's movement milestones. Her passion is teaching parents simple ways they can guide their babies through each movement milestone, rather than waiting and hoping for them to happen on their own!

In this episode, we discuss: 

Why Dr. Aron decided to go into pediatric physical therapy

What is causing the increase in developmental delays she’s seeing in babies and toddlers

The “containers” that are hindering development in babies

What to do instead of using “containers” when you need to life but baby needs to move

How to create spaces for purposeful throughout a child’s development

Signs that your child has spent too much time in a “container”

Connect with Dr. Marissa Aron:

The Baby Blueprint - https://marissa-aron.mykajabi.com/thebabyblueprint

Mom & Me PT - http://www.momandmept.com/

Dr. Aron on Instagram - https://instagram.com/momandmept

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Don't babies just reach milestones when they're ready? Why is it so important to intentionally guide them?

What are your top 2-3 pieces of advice to parents who want to know how they can set their baby up for success with movement milestones from the beginning?

What kinds of issues are you seeing most in your practice these days? Why do you think these issues are so common?

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One of the most stress inducing parts of becoming a new mom is figuring out how to feed your baby. There’s so much rhetoric around the entire process that no matter what you choose to do it seems like you’re immediately failing at this super important job. 

But you’re not! Fed is best, no matter how the feeding occurs. Here to share more about embracing diverse paths in infant nutrition is Erin Moore. 

Erin is a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two boys who were fed with breastmilk and formula. She believes that moms should have unbiased and non-judgmental support throughout their baby's entire feeding journey - even if it takes them to unexpected places. Her mission is to reduce mom guilt and support maternal mental health.

In this episode, we discuss: 

Erasing the stigma of having to feed your baby a certain way

How to introduce combination feeding

How to introduce formula

How combination feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative)

Ways to boost your breastmilk supply

Connect with Erin:

Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coach

Erin on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/babyfeedingcoach/_created/

Baby Feeding Coach - https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/

Resources: 

Combo Feeding Guide: http://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguide

Is combining breastmilk and formula right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356

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Questions:

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How to combo feed out of necessity or out of desire

How combo feeding can affect milk supply

How combo feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative)

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One of the most stressful things about being a new mom is worrying about your child meeting developmental milestones. I remember being so worried when it seemed like our first may or may not have been hitting each milestone right on time. But is it really as big a deal as we think? 

Here to share more about supporting your child’s motor development from infancy and beyond is Meg Garhan. Meg is a pediatric physical therapist working at a large pediatric hospital in Chicago. She works in the NICU, specializing in seeing babies both inpatient and outpatient, as well as kids of all ages for developmental delays and injuries.

In this episode, we discuss: 

What developmental milestones are and when parents should be concerned if their child is not reaching them.

Why tummy time is so important even after infancy. 

Which toys do more harm than good for motor development. 

How to encourage and promote motor development throughout your child’s life. 

Connect with Meg:

Blog posts on milestones and development:

https://meggarhan.com/blog/category/Milestones

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Why is tummy time so important?

What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s development, but my pediatrician is following the “wait and see approach”?

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Human beings are meant to spend time in nature. There are countless studies documenting the benefits of spending time outdoors on the brain and the body no matter what age you are. Spending time with plants is vital to our health and wellness. 

Joining me today is Laura Cochrane, a PA turned lifestyle medicine educator and health and wellness coach. She’s on a mission to help you find the health and happiness you deserve using realistic and sustainable evidence-based tools.

She’s sharing what it means to go forest bathing and how just a few minutes a day in nature can significantly impact your physical and emotional health. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What forest bathing is and who it helps

Why forest bathing is a practice everyone she get into

The science behind the benefits of spending time in nature, and more specifically, with trees

How to get started with a forest bathing practice

Ways to incorporate your family in your forest bathing practice

Connect with Laura:

Website:www.thestillandbloom.com

IG: @‌thestillandbloom

Resources: 

Park Rx America: https://www.parkrx.org/leaders/park-rx-america

Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition) Experience the Healing Power of Nature: https://amzn.to/47rdg72

Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/3MANSDV

The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/40E1UKD

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International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine INFOM | International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine

International Society of Forest Therapy International Society of Forest Therapy – Society to advance the study, education and practice of forest therapy worldwide

Park RX: for providers or patients - text reminders -PRA - Nature Prescribed

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Questions:

Can you start by explaining what forest bathing is and how it differs from a typical nature walk or hike?

What inspired you to dive into the scientific research behind forest bathing, and what got you interested in this topic?

Can you share some of the key findings from scientific studies that support the benefits of forest bathing for mental and physical well-being?

How does spending time in a forest environment affect our stress levels, and what physiological changes occur in our bodies during and after forest bathing?

Some people might be skeptical about the idea of forest bathing having measurable health benefits. What are the most compelling pieces of evidence that could change their minds?

What role does the concept of "biophilia" play in explaining why humans feel a strong connection to natural environments like forests?

Can you discuss the potential impact of forest bathing on conditions such as anxiety, depression, or even attention deficit disorders? Are there any case studies or personal anecdotes that highlight these benefits?

Many listeners may not have access to forests or natural areas in their immediate surroundings. Are there alternative ways to experience the benefits of forest bathing in urban or less wooded settings?

What are some common misconceptions or myths about forest bathing that you've encountered in your research, and how would you address them?

Are there any specific age groups or demographics that may benefit more from forest bathing, and if so, why?

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Trigger Warning: There are mentions of suicide and infant death in this episode. 

Postpartum hormones are no joke, but sometimes the behavior a woman exhibits is due to much more than hormones. Our bodies and minds react to the magnificent and overwhelming process of growing and birthing life in many different ways, not all of them good. What happens when our minds start to crumble and we aren’t aware of it?

Ayana Lage is a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer. She writes about motherhood, mental health, social justice, and everyday life. She was aware of her own struggles with mental health and had an entire support system around her during and after the birth of her daughter. Thank goodness, because just days after birth she found herself deep in the pit of psychosis.

Listen as Ayana shares with us her experience with postpartum psychosis. She shares the signs and symptoms she experienced, what hospitalization was like, and how that experience has changed her life.

In this episode, we discuss: 

What postpartum psychosis is and signs to watch out for

Some of the most challenging moments she faced during this time

How she and her family coped with her diagnosis

Why awareness is so important

Resources available to women and families who are experiencing postpartum psychosis

Resources: 

Asked by Ayana Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asked-by-ayana/id1559669014

Ayana on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ayanagabriellelage/?hl=en

Episode 9: Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Catherine Schmidt - https://lynzyandco.com/episode-9-postpartum-anxiety-postpartum-depression-and-intrusive-thoughts-with-dr-catherine-schmidt/

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Questions:

Could you please share your personal journey and experience with postpartum psychosis to help our listeners better understand what you went through?

Can you describe some of the early signs or symptoms of postpartum psychosis that you noticed, and when did you realize that something was seriously wrong?

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe condition. What were some of the most challenging moments for you during this time?

How did you and your family initially cope with postpartum psychosis, and what support systems did you have in place to help you through it?

It's often said that awareness is key to early diagnosis and treatment. Can you tell us about your advocacy work in raising awareness about postpartum psychosis and its importance?

Can you share some of the common misconceptions or stigmas associated with postpartum psychosis that you've encountered in your advocacy efforts?

What resources or organizations have been particularly helpful in your journey toward recovery and advocating for women experiencing postpartum psychosis?

For mothers or families who suspect postpartum psychosis, what steps would you recommend they take to seek help and support as soon as possible?

In what ways can healthcare providers and medical professionals improve their recognition and response to postpartum psychosis, based on your personal experience?

Ayana, your story is incredibly powerful. Could you share some advice for mothers and families who may be going through a similar experience or for those who want to support someone in this situation?

How has your experience with postpartum psychosis affected your approach to motherhood, self-care, and mental health in general?

What future initiatives or projects do you have in mind to continue advocating for women dealing with postpartum psychosis and mental health issues during motherhood?

Where can my listeners connect with you or learn more about your advocacy efforts and your journey with postpartum psychosis?

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There are as many ways to parent as there are parents in the world, but is there a “right” way to parent. Of course that answer is no, but there are definitely ways to parent that help meet your children where they are. Both developmentally and emotionally. No matter what, parenting is hard, but sometimes it’s easier to navigate those challenges with responsive parenting.

Liz Luize is an educator, daycare owner, and M.Ed in Learning, Cognition, and Development. After becoming a mom, she found her mission to empower parents with research-driven insights to boost their children’s cognitive and emotional growth. Through her Instagram page, she offers a blend of scientifically-backed parenting tips and real talk, dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of tiny humans. 

Listen as Liz shares more about what responsive parenting is, what it isn’t, how she’s applied it both at home and in the classroom, and how it compares to some of the other parenting styles you hear about. Again, there is no one right way to parent and we’re all going to make mistakes. So no matter what style of parenting you choose to employ, give yourself, and your children, grace. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What responsive parenting is

How parents can strike a balance between setting boundaries and being responsive to their child’s needs in discipline

The differences between gentle parenting, permissive parenting, and responsive parenting

Tips on how to foster open and empathetic communication with children

Resources: 

“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish - https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889

“Good Inside” Dr. Becky Kennedy - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside/dp/0008505543/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699973848&sr=1-1

“The Whole Brain Child” by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson - https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/B0B94JC2TN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DTNXAZFNDPQ5&keywords=the+whole+brain+child+by+daniel+siegel&qid=1699973880&s=books&sprefix=the+whole+brain+child+by+%2Cstripbooks%2C92&sr=1-1

“No-Drama Discipline” by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson - https://www.amazon.com/No-Drama-Discipline-audiobook/dp/B00NQAW77K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EEG23AHU69G4&keywords=no+drama+discipline&qid=1699973906&s=audible&sprefix=no+drama+discipline%2Caudible%2C78&sr=1-1

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What does "responsive discipline" mean to you, and how does it differ from more traditional disciplinary approaches?

Can you share some examples of how you've applied responsive discipline in your own parenting journey with Charlie?

How can parents strike a balance between setting boundaries and being responsive to their child's needs in discipline?

Many parents may confuse gentle parenting with permissive parenting. Could you clarify the key differences between the two?

What are the potential advantages of practicing gentle parenting, and what are some common misconceptions about it?

How do you handle situations where it might be challenging to be gentle while still maintaining necessary boundaries?

Effective communication is often a cornerstone of gentle parenting. Can you share some tips on fostering open and empathetic communication with children?

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Life is filled with roles that are neither made for men nor women. The household for instance, is a place that needs human labor. But how do we break the stereotypes that we’ve grown up with and knock down the walls of gender equity in the home and at work? 

Joining me to talk about this important topic as well as her new book is Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais. Shelly is a board-certified practicing pediatrician, the mother of 3 sons and 1 daughter, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She is the author of Raising Twins, Editor in Chief of Caring for Your School-Age Child, and co-editor of The Big Book of Symptoms. She is an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson and frequent media contributor

Listen as she shares her thoughts on everything from modeling equitable behavior at home, why she was happy to be the “hangout house” for her kids and their friends, and why the change we want to see in the world starts in our homes. If you are raising children, whether they are boys or girls, you’ll want to listen in. 

Also, don’t forget to grab a copy of her new book, Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What inspired Shelly to write her latest book

Her thoughts on ways that bigger families lean into more well-rounded kids and adults

Ways to include your kids in the tasks of the household

What it means to model equitable behavior at home

Why it’s important to also model equitable roles in the workplace

Resources: 

About Shelly - https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=27113

Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men by Shelly Vziri Flais, MD, FAAP - https://www.aap.org/Nurturing-Boys-to-Be-Better-Men-Paperback 

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What inspired you to write your latest book? 

How can we model equitable behavior at home?

Why is it important to include children in household chores from an early age?

What can we do to inspire equitable play for our children?

What are some ways to open up conversations with our kids about their world and life as they get older? 

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Your child is getting enough sleep. Most likely. Honestly, even as a mom of four, I still struggle with this whole sleep thing. How much should they be getting? When do you know that their sleep is impacting their health? Do children need significantly more sleep than adults? 

Here to unlock the secrets of sleep is Dr. Laura Gainche, Ph.D. Laura is a Neuroscientist and a sleep scientist with a background in holistic family sleep. On her Science For All Women platform, she helps mothers turn sleepless nights into blissful slumber with the power of science and connection. She wants families to find their unique way to parent at night.

Listen as we chat about the importance of sleep for adults and children, the key differences between the sleep needs of adults and children, how much sleep we really need, and so much more. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What inspired Laura to become a sleep scientist and how she got started

The importance of sleep for both adults and children in terms of overall health

What the key differences are between the sleep needs of adults and children

How sleep cycles differ between children and adults

The difference between “sleep training” and “holistic sleep”

Resources: 

Science For All Women - http://www.sciwom.org/

Science For All Women on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scienceforallwomen/

Your Science Team on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourscienceteam/

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Questions:

What inspired you to become a sleep scientist, and how did you get started?

Could you explain the importance of sleep for both adults and children in terms of overall health and well-being?

What are the key differences between the sleep needs of adults and children?

How many hours of sleep should the average adult strive for and how does this change as we age?

How about children? Is the 12-hour night realistic for all babies and young children?

Can you explain the concept of sleep cycles and how they differ in adults + children?

What role, if any, does genetics play in sleep patterns?

How important is timing of sleep (i.e. circadian rhythms) for both adults and children, and how can people align their sleep schedules with their natural rhythms?

Can you share some strategies for managing sleep-related anxiety or insomnia in adults?

What are some tips for establishing healthy sleep habits from a young age?

How can parents use sleep schedules, and should they?

What is the difference between "sleep training" and "holistic sleep"?

How can parents survive the first months and years of sleep struggles?

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Ever wondered what attachment parenting is and how it impacts your child? Believe it or not, you are already your child’s primary attachment and have been teaching them about healthy, or unhealthy, attachment since they were born. Because your child requires attachments to learn, grow, and thrive. 

Here to chat about parenting through attachment is Michelle Charriere. Michelle has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters in Infant Family Practice and she is a trained Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator. She specializes in Birth-5 mental health which includes an emphasis on the attachment relationship. She is also the founder of Babies and Braines. 

Listen as we discuss what child attachment is and why it is so crucial for a child’s development and growth. We also go into how attachments can change and why a good foundation of attachment and boundaries will help foster independence as your child grows. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What attachment is

When children form an attachment relationship

How many attachments a child can have

Whether or not attachments change

Assessing your child’s attachment style

Resources: 

Episode 118: Attachment Theory & What Parents Can Do to Support Healthy Attachment with Dr. Alex Shrake - https://lynzyandco.com/episode-118-attachment-theory-what-parents-can-do-to-support-healthy-attachment-with-dr-alex-shrake/ 

Babies and Brains - www.babiesandbrains.com

Parenting Through Attachment Course - http://babiesandbrains.com/ptacourse 

Preparing for a New Sibling Guide - http://www.babiesandbrains.com/sibling-guide 

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What is attachment?

When do children form an attachment relationship?

How many attachments can a child have?

Do attachments ever change?

Are there things that can happen during the attachment windows that impact the attachment itself?

What signs should parents look out for if they’re concerned about their child’s attachments?

Can parents assess their children’s attachment style?

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What is human trafficking? You might be surprised to learn that there is so much more to it than what you see portrayed in the movies and media. Also, it isn’t only happening in the seedy underbelly of society. It’s happening in our communities much more often than you might think.

Alexandra Ford joins me to share her own experience as a human trafficking victim and why she is now working to educate people everywhere about the realities of human trafficking and sexual assault. She also co-founded Uprising in Wyoming, The Laughing Survivor, and is in the process of writing her first book.

Alexandra and I spoke about some pretty heavy subjects for this episode. Everything from her personal story of being groomed and sexually assaulted to then finding herself in the middle of being trafficked. Her story is incredibly powerful and I’m so happy she joined me to share it.

We also talk about how we can talk to our children about consent, what consent really looks like, what trafficking is, and so much more. No matter what age or stage your children are in, Alexandra truly provides some invaluable insights and how to keep them as safe as you possibly can.

In this episode, we discuss: 

When sexual empowerment is really sexual exploitation

What human trafficking really is and who are real players

Why consent is so important and ways to move from a “no means no” culture to “yes means yes” 

Practical tips and advice for introducing cell phones to your children and how keep them safe

Resources: 

Uprising

The Laughing Survivor

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When Sexual Empowerment is Really Sexual Exploitation Rebranded: Explaining the truth behind the nuances of consent

What is Trafficking and Why Do I Need to Care About It?: What domestic human trafficking looks like and how it happened to Alexandra

Help, My Kid Wants Their First Cell Phone!: How do we introduce technology safely? How do we keep kids safe online?

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If you’ve been around for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’ve had a love-hate relationship with social media for a long time. For all intents and purposes, social media has brought me to where I am today, but at what cost? There are hidden costs when you’re using social media and slowly but surely they’re all coming to light. 

Here to share more about the hidden costs of social media is Jenny Wise Black. Jenny is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the author of Our Digital Soul and the host of Lose The Phone podcast. She specializes in the impacts media has on our mental health and has been featured as a Tedx Speaker on this very topic.

In today’s episode, we will be chatting about trauma in media and how that applies to both the creators of media and consumers of media. Jenny ditched her smartphone a while back and we talked about why and how that has impacted the raising of her children and her life overall.

In this episode, we discuss: 

Why social media is so pervasive

What media trauma is and who it impacts

Ways to start removing social media from your life

How social media and smartphones have impacted our most important relationships

Why it's not too late for you to change your relationship with social media and your phone

Resources: 

Lose the Phone: http://Losethephone.com

The Slow Drip of Media Trauma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mflf3bsrDI

Our Digital Soul - https://www.amazon.com/Our-Digital-Soul-Collective-Recovery/dp/B0BK4WYLGB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H2BLYY6VNPG1&keywords=our+digital+soul&qid=1691602921&sprefix=our+digital+soul%2Caps%2C332&sr=8-1

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Why is social media so pervasive? 

What is media trauma and who does it impact? 

How can we remove social media from our lives? 

How are social media and smartphones impacting our relationships with our kids? 

Is it too late to make changes? 

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Have you ever heard of the “hidden work” of women? Perhaps you’ve felt that hidden work? So many of us equate hidden work with the labors of running a household, but that’s not where it stops. The true hidden work is steeped in the emotional labor women take on as they manage a household and all that that entails. Join me as I chat with Regina Lark, Ph.D. about the true cost of emotional labor and what we can do to create more equitable households. 

Regina Lark is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, and all-around cool woman. She completed a Ph.D. in U.S. Women's History, and lives in Long Beach, CA.

In today’s episode, we will be talking about women’s work and emotional labor. We will chat about how women’s work has been undervalued and marginalized throughout history and what the consequences have been. 

In this episode, we discuss: 

What emotional labor and women’s work is

Why women’s work never done 

How to identify your own brand of emotional labor and ways to shift household responsibilities

The steps you can take to create a more equitable household

Resources: 

Mom’s First Website - https://momsfirst.us/

Regina’s TEDxFolsom Talk: Emotional Labor and the Myth of “Women’s Work” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLawgDbn_E

50 Years of Ms. - https://amzn.to/3ZvXjJS

Fair Play: A Game Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much To Do - https://amzn.to/3EUDSAW

The Managed Heart by Arlie Hochschild - https://www.amazon.com/Managed-Heart-Commercialization-Human-Feeling/dp/0520272943

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How do women identify their own brand of emotional labor and how to make the shift in the household from doing ALL the labor to creating a more equitable relationship with the other adult in the household?

What are some steps to create a more equitable household?

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As parents, we want our children to be able to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions. But in order to help our children develop their emotional intelligence, we must also continuously develop ours. I am joined today by Dr. Maiysha Clairborne who is sharing all about emotional intelligence and how we can support our children develop emotional fluency.

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is a Physician, Thought Leader, Consultant, & Neurolinguistic Programming Trainer. A TEDX Speaker and the founder of Mind Re-Mapping Co., she helps individuals become trauma-responsive by teaching the tools of trauma informed listening, conscious communication and emotional intelligence. Focused on equity and inclusiveness in healthcare, education, and corporations, she teaches her audiences that by mastering their emotional fluency & thought habits, they can mitigate harm by being responsible for the impact of their words & behaviors. Dr. Clairborne is a graduate of Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine. A 2022 TEDx Asheville Speaker, she is also the co-author of Conscious Anti-Racism.

In today's episode, we talk about the five elements of emotional fluency, how to help develop this within ourselves and within our children, and the importance of modeling for our children.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What emotional intelligence is and why it is important for children to develop it
• The 5 elements of emotional fluency
• Practical strategies for helping kids identify their emotions
• What parents can do at home to help children cope with their emotions 
• How screen time can affect emotional fluency development
• The importance of parents modeling emotional fluency and play for their children

Resources:

• Trauma Informed Communication Course
• Learn More about Trauma Informed Coach Training
• Listen to the "Black Mind Garden Podcast"

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Discussing sex and sexual health is oftentimes seen as taboo and having discussions about these topics can be difficult. Many women may not have someone to talk to about their sexual health, low libido, or changes they’ve experienced postpartum. Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joining me today to talk about the importance of sex education and understanding your sexual health.

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is a board certified OBGYN in practice for over 23 years. She is also an intimacy coach and practices telehealth. Dr. Lodhi helps women overcome physical and mental barriers so that they can find pleasure in their relationships.

In today's episode, we talk about sex positivity and negativity, how to navigate low libido, how to create more intimacy within your relationship, and the importance of reaching out for help when you need it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Dr. Sadaf became a an intimacy coach
• Why sex positivity is so important and what leads to sex negativity
• Common reasons people reach out to work with Dr. Sadaf
• How 30 days of intimacy can be beneficial in relationships
• Common struggles for postpartum women

Resources:

• Www.drsadaf.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Dr. Sadaf on Instagram @‌drsadafobgyn
• Dr. Sadaf on Tiktok @‌drsadafobgyn
• YouTube - @‌drsadafintimacycoach
• Podcast- Muslim Sex Podcast

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Are you struggling to navigate the world of technology as a parent? Many parents find it a challenge to balance wanting their child to have access to educational resources and worrying about the potential negative effects of screen time. Today, Dr. Katie Davis is joining me to discuss how we can help our children use digital media in a meaningful and positive way.

Dr. Katie Davis is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington (UW) and Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab. For nearly twenty years, she has been researching the impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being. In her latest book, Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up, Dr. Davis brings clarity to what we know about technology’s role in child development and provides guidance on how to help children of all ages make the most of their digital experiences.

Join us as we discuss how we as parents can help their children and teens navigate the digital media world, how she makes decisions about what apps her child uses, digital media legislature, and the good enough digital parent.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What research Dr. Katie Davis does and what she hopes to accomplish with her research
• What it means to play with loose parts versus digital play 
• How she selects what digital media and apps her child uses 
• The difference between digital media as a whole and social media
• What she would include in technology designed for children and teens if she was a technology designer
• The Locus app and how it works
• Legislation surrounding digital media specifically as it pertains to children and teens
• What the good enough digital parent is

Resources:

• Dr. Katie Davis’ Website
• Katie’s Book: Technology’s Child: Digital Media’s Role in the Ages and Stages of Growing Up
• How my research group is trying to make social media better for teens - The Locus App
• Should screen-free be the goal for families?
• 5 key ideas from the APA’s new social media health advisory
• Will the U.S. pass legislation to protect children online?
• What’s better for kids’ play, digital or analog loose parts?
• Khan Academy Kids

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Although infertility and secondary infertility are quite common, it can be a very difficult subject for many women. Trying to conceive can be very stressful and emotional for those struggling on the journey. Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo is joining me to discuss infertility, secondary infertility, and ways to optimize fertility.

Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo is a Double Board Certified Fertility Specialist currently practicing in her hometown of Fresno, California. She completed her residency training at UCSF-Fresno, and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Sueldo has been a speaker at National meetings, as well as international speaking invitations throughout Latin America (such as Argentina, Columbia, and Mexico). 

She is the Go-To Local Media Women's Health Expert in the Central Valley, and she has held several positions within the Women’s Health Community (such as Vice Chair and Chair for her District Section). Dr. Sueldo is passionate about empowering women through education about their fertility.

In today's episode, we discuss the statistics on infertility and secondary infertility, the impact of age on fertility, common myths around fertility, the relationship between stress and anxiety and fertility, and how to optimize fertility.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The statistics behind infertility and secondary infertility
• How age impacts fertility and when you should seek help based on age and other factors
• Common myths surrounding fertility
• The most common problems with infertility
• The impact stress and anxiety have on trying to conceive 
• What to do to optimize fertility naturally
• How to track ovulation and time intercourse to increase chances of conception
• The different types of fertility treatment 

Resources:

• Dr. Sueldo’s website
• Instagram: drcarolinasueldo

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As parents, we often worry if our kids are getting their nutritional needs met, what supplements we should be giving them, and what to do about picky eating. We try to find the best multivitamins and sneak veggies into foods in hopes that we are helping our children be as healthy as possible. Wendy Hunter, MD is joining me to share some insight on some common questions and concerns parents have when it comes to nutrition and supplements for their children.

Wendy Hunter, MD was educated at Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and attended UC San Diego for pediatrics residency. She spent 10 years experiencing the fun and drama in the pediatric emergency department at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Now as a primary care pediatrician she helps parents understand why their kids do the weird things they do and how to raise kids as cool as her own.

In today's episode, we discuss if children really need to be taking a multivitamin and how to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need. We are also discussing the research on elderberry and other supplements, melatonin dosing for children, how to teach kids about eating a wide array of foods, and so much more. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• If children really need to be taking a daily multivitamin
• What the research says about the elderberry as a way to help prevent you from getting sick
• When to take vitamin C and how it can help 
• What to look for when selecting a melatonin supplement
• What to do when your child only eats certain foods
• If you should sneak vegetables into foods if your child will not eat veggies
• The importance of being aware of how we talk about foods around our children
• What signs to look out for that may indicate your child has an eating disorder
• The effects and impact of social media on children
• Recommendations for how to help with constipation at different ages
• How to help children who are still bedwetting at night

Resources:

• The Pediatrician Next Door Podcast
• Drwendyhunter.com
• Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door

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Speech and language development can raise many questions for parents trying to figure out if their child is reaching milestones or if they may need extra support with their speech. This can cause parents a lot of worry and stress as they try to determine what is considered typical at different ages. Speech-Language pathologist Melissa Minney is joining me today to discuss common speech concerns parents have.

Melissa Minney is a speech-language pathologist, mommy of 3, and the founder of Raising Little Talkers. She teaches parents of babies and toddlers how to get their child to talk during their everyday interactions at home. She is obsessed with educating parents--not only to catch their child up, but to prevent delays before they start.

Melissa and I talk about foundational language skills that you can look out for if your toddler isn't using words yet, how parents can make a difference at home, and stuttering during childhood. We also discuss some of the most common speech issues Melissa sees in early childhood, what sounds develop later, and much more.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The basic foundational language skills to look for when a toddler isn't using any words yet
• What age babies should begin babbling
• The most common speech development and articulation issues in early childhood
• What the most difficult sounds are for young children to make
• The average age for children to be talking in string sentences and asking questions
• What to be looking out for in your kids that might be a sign to seek a speech and language evaluation and what steps to take from there
• How parents can work on speech development at home
• What is typical and nontypical when it comes to stuttering in young children

Resources:

• Free Milestone Checklist 
• Free How to Get Your Baby or Toddler Talking More workshop
• Self-paced Raising Little Talkers online course 
• Melissa’s Instagram
• Horsie Song Instagram Video
• Does Your Toddler Need Speech Therapy? 5 Signs to Look Out for with Joanne W. Cazeau

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As busy parents, it’s essential that we learn effective strategies to help our children navigate the different stages they go through and the challenges that arise at each stage. Whether our children are in kindergarten or about to enter middle school, we must help them to handle any difficulties they may encounter. 

Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC, is a school counselor, author, and curriculum writer. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia and her M.Ed. in School Counseling from the College of William & Mary. She is the creator of Counselor Station, where she develops curriculum and resources for busy school counselors. Ashley lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband and three young boys.

In today's episode, Ashley and I discuss how you can help your child with time management and how to establish routines in your home to make mornings go more smoothly. Ashley also shares helpful strategies for children experiencing separation anxiety and helping your child with a transition to middle school.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The main ways parents can help their students utilize the school counselor
• How to handle when a child is having an issue with another child at school
• How parents can help their children with time management
• What parents can do to prepare their child and themselves for the transition to middle school
• Strategies to help ease childrens’ worries and fears about going to kindergarten
• How to establish a morning routine to make things a little easier
• What school counselors help students with and when they might meet with them

Resources:

• Counselor Station website
• Ashely’s Instagram: @counselorstation 
• Ashley’s Facebook
• Ashley’s TpT Store
• Books by Ashley
• Atomic Habits, by James Clear

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Ear infections are not uncommon in children but what can we do to prevent them? Do they always need to be treated with antibiotics? My guest today, Dr. Nicole Aaronson is discussing these topics and sharing her insight on ear infections in children.

Dr. Nicole Aaronson is board certified in both otolaryngology and pediatric otolaryngology. She takes care of kids in the clinic, OR, and hospital setting. She works at Nemours Hospital for Children - Delaware Valley at the main hospital in Wilmington, DE, and the ambulatory surgery center in Deptford, NJ. 

In today's episode we discuss why children are prone to ear infections, how to prevent them, when to treat and when to watch and wait, and tips for how to equalize pressure on flights.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why children get ear infections more than adults
•  How pacifier use, bottles, and smoke can increase the frequency of ear infections
• The difference between a middle ear infection and an outer ear infection
• When to treat ear infections and when to watch and wait if they resolve on their own
• Why waiting on using antibiotics as a treatment for an ear infection is a better idea than always using them
• What research shows for ear infection treatment with things like xylitol, probiotics, herbs, homeopathy, and alcohol
• What medicine or pain relief methods do you recommend for children
• When ear tubes are needed, how they affect hearing, and how long they stay in
• How the treatment for otitis media differs from otitis externa
• What parents can do to try to prevent ear infections in their children
• Why you do not need to be cleaning your ears
• How to relieve pressure for adults and kids when flying

Resources:

• Dr. Nicole Aaronson’s YouTube Channel

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Tantrums. They are one of the most significant challenges that come with motherhood and they always seem to occur in the most inconvenient of times. So what in the world do you do to get your child and you through them without escalating the issue even more? We’ll be discussing this topic and more in today’s episode. 

I’m joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting and resilience. We are chatting about tantrums and how to handle them. As you’ll hear in the episode, the strategies mentioned apply to both toddlers, older kids, and adults. There is a lot of information in the episode and I encourage you to find one takeaway that seems manageable for you and your family and start there! 

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to self-regulate as adults
• Triggers that we experience as parents and how to handle them
• Key in-the-moment tantrum strategies
• Understanding what a tantrum is and why it occurs
• The importance of understanding how we were raised as children and how that translates into our own parenting 
• Managing tantrums when you are caring for multiple children
• What to do if you and your partner disagree on how you parent
• Supporting nonverbal children through a tantrum 

Resources:

• Deeply Feeling Kids Workshop
• More courses and workshops
• IGTV, Laying the Foundation for Resilience: A Video for Skeptical Parents
• Instagram (new!): @drbeckyatgoodinside
• Dr. Becky’s Podcast: Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of’ episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time!

Today’s featured episode is an interview with Erin from Food Science Babe. If you ever get overwhelmed with grocery shopping and find it difficult to know if buying organic is actually worth it, then you’re going to love this conversation.

With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without breaking the bank. I am so relieved to get some real answers from Erin who is a chemical engineer and food scientist. You’ll be shocked, and probably relieved, to hear what she says about the food industry and what healthy really means.

Erin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of MN. She has worked in the food industry for 10+ years in both the conventional and natural/organic sectors as an Engineer/Food Scientist. Erin debunks a lot of misinformation about the food industry on her Instagram and Tiktok accounts @foodsciencebabe that I definitely recommend you check out.

In this episode we discuss:

• The misconceptions about the term “organic”
• The requirements necessary for a food to be labeled as organic
• What GMO really means
• The truth behind the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list
• Which labels you should really care about
• How Europe and the United States regulate food

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• Banned in EU video
• Baby snacks video
• EU Food colors video
• Red Dye 40 & ADHD video
• Hidden dangers of organic foods video
• Dirty dozen video

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• Twitter: @foodscibabe
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• Linktree

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Routine dental care is crucial for maintaining dental health but it is even more important during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy makes you much more susceptible to swelling and bleeding of the gums and tooth decay. Dr. Fatima Robertson is joining me today to discuss dental care during and after pregnancy and what we can do to best take care of our teeth.

Periodontist Dr. Fatima Robertson, of Allen, Texas, is a well-known and board-certified doctor with a variety of personality traits. She specializes in performing surgeries to fix issues with the gums, teeth, and supporting bones. She also runs a business, is a speaker, a comedienne, a mother, a wife, and a self-professed fashionista. Her life’s mission is to encourage individuals to follow their greatest aspirations, live fully, and inspire others to work toward their dreams.

In today’s episode, we cover a wide range of dental care topics including root canals, dental care during pregnancy, recommendations for brushing and flossing, root planing and scaling, and more!

In this episode, we discuss:

• What happens when you get a root canal and why you may need one
• What is going on during pregnancy that makes you more susceptible to dental issues and what can be done to prevent these issues
• Her recommendations for brushing and flossing
• Why a power toothbrush and floss is the more ideal way to clean teeth than a regular toothbrush and a water flosser
• The link between periodontitis and adverse birth outcomes
• Why we should be including fluoride in our dental care
• The difference between fluoride and hydroxyapatite 
• What scaling and root planing is and why someone would need it done
• Her recommendations for the ideal dental routine
• Why people grind their teeth 

Resources:

• www.fatimarobertsondds.com
• Instagram: @drfatimarobertson
• TikTok: @drfatimarobertson

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Disclaimer: Today's episode will discuss child sexual abuse. Please turn off this episode and listen to a different one if this is something that you may struggle with or do not want to hear.  

The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for children. It is alarming the amount of child sexual abuse content that is circulating the internet. So how can parents protect their children online? My guest today, Susie Hargreaves, is sharing how the internet increases the rate at which this content can be shared and how parents and carers can keep their children safe.

Susie Hargreaves OBE joined the Internet Watch Foundation in September 2011 as Chief Executive. She has worked in the charity sector for more than 30 years in a range of senior positions. Susie was made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2016 for Services to Child Online Safety.

Inside the episode, we discuss what the Internet Watch Foundation is and does, the incidence of child sexual abuse online, how predators are able to target and groom children, findings in the Internet Watch Foundation’s recent annual report, and what you can do to help protect your children and prepare them for the dangers on the internet.

In this episode we discuss:

• What the Internet Watch Foundation does
• What tech enabled or self generated child sexual abuse material is
• Statistics of how often this is happening and where it is happening
• The role the internet plays in the distribution of this content
• How predators are able to target and groom children online
• The most common websites and apps that tend to target children in this way
• What policies are currently in place and what policies Susie thinks should be in place to help protect children
• How the analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation cope with viewing this material everyday
• What parents and carers can do to prepare their children for the dangers on the internet

Resources:

• Utah bans under-18s from using social media unless parents consent
• Internet Watch Foundation 2022 Annual Report
• IWF TALK Checklist
• IWF 2022 CSAM Annual Report

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What can we as parents do to support healthy attachment in our children? We want our children to have secure attachment in their relationships throughout their lives and know that the early years are vital to ensuring this. However, it often feels overwhelming when we are striving to get it perfect 100% of the time. But research says children still develop healthy secure attachment when we don’t get it “right” all the time.

Dr. Alex Shrake is joining me to provide insight into how we can help our children develop secure attachment. Dr. Alex Shrake is a California based Licensed Professional Clinical counselor and mom of town who specializes in supporting parents through pregnancy, postpartum and parenting during the early years. 

She works with families form an attachment frame and has specialized training in supporting those who have experienced trauma. Dr. Alex Shrake also has a background in teaching and supervision counselors-in-training and consulting with preschools regarding fostering positive socioemotional development in the classroom.

In today’s episode, we talk about attachment theory, the different types of attachment styles, how to support healthy attachment, and how it may look in real-life situations.

In this episode we discuss:

• What attachment theory is
• What the 4 attachment styles may look like 
• The age range children predominantly develop their attachment style
• How we can start to know and understand our child’s attachment style
• How the insecure attachment styles of anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment might show up in adulthood
• What a parent can do to support a healthy attachment
• How we can support a child who is going into daycare or school

Resources:

• www.drcassidymft.com/dralex

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How can we teach our children what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like? So often we hear of people, women especially, who are in, or have been in, abusive relationships of some sort. As parents, we want to ensure that our children know what it means to be in healthy friendships and relationships and empower them to navigate relationships by teaching them the importance of boundaries. 

Today I have Dr. Kelly Gentry joining me to talk about teaching kids about healthy relationships. Dr. Kelly Gentry is a licensed professional counselor, clinical assistant professor, and mother of two. She focuses on feminist/gender-based issues, career empowerment, and raising awareness for the prevalence of violence against women.

In today’s episode, we dive into teaching kids about setting boundaries, what healthy relationships look like, and how to talk to kids about what a good friend is.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Dr. Kelly Gentry became interested in teaching children about healthy relationships
• Defining what a healthy relationship is
• How we can teach kids about setting their own boundaries starting at an early age 
• Why it’s important for your child to feel empowered to set boundaries and to ask for help when needed
• How Dr. Kelly Gentry talks to her own children about what a good friend is and what it looks like
• Why we focus on talking about what a healthy relationship is instead of focusing on what different types of abuse might look like

Resources:

• National Network to End Domestic Violence
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• How Parents Can Introduce Healthy Relationships to Children
• Simply Safe Kids Course
• Common Questions About Healthy Relationships

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Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives and often, they don’t even realize the impact it is having on them and those around them. Spending hours scrolling, keeping up with what others are doing, and having information and opinions constantly in front of you can be incredibly draining in many ways. 

Today, I am sharing my story of leaving social media along with the stories of nine others who have left as well. We are sharing where we were in our relationships with social media, the positive impacts we have seen since leaving, and what we miss about it. I am hopeful that hearing these wonderful stories about leaving social media will help you if you are considering decreasing your usage or leaving social media altogether.

I know so many people have been interested in hearing from people who used social media for personal reasons or for their business and how it affected them after they left. In this episode, we hear about how leaving social media has helped those in my community be more present, start enjoying their hobbies again, and be in a a better place mentally and emotionally.

In this episode we discuss:

• My personal story of leaving social media
• What it’s like to detox from social media
• How leaving social media reduces the feelings of pressure and anxiety for some
• Why breaking away from social media allows for more focus on family, friends, and hobbies
• What some miss about being on social media 

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The common method of treatment in the healthcare system is to look at what medicine the patient can take to help with their symptoms. However, in this watch and wait system, there are so many things that are skipped over that people could be doing that could get them to the point of not needing medication. Dr. Meg Mill is joining me today to discuss the importance of finding the root cause of health issues.

Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support. She has been seen on Fox News Channel, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, in Reader's Digest, Health Magazine, and has appeared on many podcasts. In her podcast A Little Bit Healthier she discusses simple things you can add to your life every day to live a healthier, more fulfilled life.

Meg is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, increase energy and restore mental clarity without drugs or overwhelming protocols with her proven E.A.T. Method.

In this episode, Dr. Meg Mill is discussing the current watch and wait system of healthcare, why she chose to focus on headaches in her practice, the importance of looking at the unique individual to determine root causes, different causes of headaches, and possible ways to get relief from headaches.

In this episode we discuss:

• How getting to the root cause of health issues would decrease the usage of medications
• Why Dr. Meg Mill chose to focus on people suffering from chronic headaches
• Common foods that may trigger headaches or migraines
• The difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy
• How hormones relate to headaches and migraines
• What common signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance are
• Things you can do if you are experiencing headaches due to severe fluctuation in hormones
• How magnesium may help with headaches
• How stress plays a role in headaches and migraines and what to do to help with that

Resources:

• www.megmill.com

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Social media consumes so much time for so many of us. There are many benefits to social media but there are also many drawbacks, especially when it begins to affect family, our time management, and our mental health. Rachael Kincaid is joining me today to talk about how she decided it was time for her to leave social media after being active on it, and building a fairly large following, for nearly 20 years. 

Born and raised in the Carolinas, Alaska is now Rachael Kincaid’s home. She is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner with fifteen years of healthcare experience, both at the bedside and in leadership. She currently works as Chief Nursing Officer at a critical access hospital. It is her honor to support and shift nursing practice toward a healthier and more sustainable future.

In addition to evidence-based and holistic healthcare, she’s into marriage and motherhood, the practice of gratitude, the outdoors, skincare, slow fashion, books, politics, pro basketball, and houseplants.

In this episode, Rachael Kincaid is joining me to talk about where she started with social media, what made her rethink her social media usage, what she has noticed in herself since she left social media, and her take on introducing her kids to phones and social media. 

In this episode we discuss:

• How Rachael got started with blogging and social media
• What made her rethink using social media in the same ways she had been using it
• The role her cross country move and career change played in her leaving social media
• The positive changes Rachael has noticed in herself since she stepped away 
• What she misses about being active on social platforms
• What Rachael used to replace social media in her life
• How Rachael looks back on the years she was active on social media 
• Her take on introducing her kids to phones and social media
• How her emotional health has been since leaving

Resources:

• www.rachkincaid.com

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One in five children struggle with dyslexia but there is a huge gap in the support they need and the support that is being provided by most schools in the United States. In order for these students to get the support they need to be successful, changes need to be made within the education system starting with teacher prep programs. In this episode, Robin Zikmund is sharing her experiences as a mother of a child with dyslexia and how she is working to advocate for change to help other students. 

Robin Zikmund is a mom of a son with dyslexia, and is the founder and President of the Decoding Dyslexia Idaho Chapter. Through advocacy and pushing legislation, she has worked to help support 20% of children in Idaho schools who struggle with dyslexia and believes that all students should be taught to read through the Structured Literacy approach using programs like IMSE.

In today’s episode, Robin is sharing her journey as a mother of a child with dyslexia, what changes need to be made within our literacy system, and how you can learn to advocate for your own children. She is also sharing how she is helping to advocate for changes and better training for teachers as founder and president of Decoding Dyslexia, Idaho Chapter.

In this episode we discuss:

• Robin’s personal journey as a mother of a child with dyslexia and the struggles they encountered along the way
• What led her to founding Decoding Dyslexia, Idaho Chapter
• What schools and teacher prep programs can be doing differently to better serve students and help parents understand what is going on with their children
• Why it is so crucial that changes are made within the literacy system
• How a teacher can get trained in structured literacy and which trainings Robin recommends to get started right away

Resources:

• Decoding Dyslexia, Idaho Chapter
• Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

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At least one in ten children struggle with eczema and parents are often left wondering what the cause is and how to help. Eczema is multi dimensional and trying to determine the root cause of it in the individual can be more beneficial than just using a cream to reduce symptoms. Christa Biegler is joining us today to break down the relationship between the gut and skin conditions. Plus she shares the impact that food, sleep, hydration, and alcohol has on eczema, and the relationship between hormones and skin conditions.

Christa Biegler is an author, podcast host and private practice owner helping health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She has a passion for subclinical thyroid issues, the nervous system & stealth biotoxins. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest.

Join me and Christa as we talk all about eczema. Christa is explaining what the presentation of eczema says about its root cause, the relationship of eczema with things like what we eat, how we sleep, how much water we intake, and if we consume alcohol. We are also discussing the relationship between the gut and skin issues. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The statistics of how many people struggle with eczema
• Looking at presentations and root causes of eczema 
• Different ways to build the foundation and nutrients needed to resolve skin and other issues
• The best ways to intake amino acids
• Christa’s thoughts on plant vs animal proteins
• The relationship between sleep, food, hydration, and alcohol and eczema
• Possible causes behind a rash that develops on the face during PMS and what can be done to help

Resources:

• Visit Christa’s website
• Find more from Christa and her resources

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There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to approach talking to your children about topics such as race, reproductive rights, and gender identity but these conversations are so important to have. Dr. Anjali Ferguson is joining us to talk about how parents can engage children in racial socialization and how they can have discussions about difficult topics with their children.

Dr. Anjali Ferguson is a culturally-responsive psychologist, author, and global resource on social equity and racial trauma. In addition to consulting with organizations of all sizes, Dr. Ferguson's expertise is lent to outlets like Today, Romper, Parents Magazine, Psych Central, and ongoing published medical journals and studies. Join the conversation and find free resources for children and families like her landmark Blindian (Black + Indian) findings in her research-informed, inclusive online community, Parenting Culture. To learn how you can benefit from Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training, visit www.draferguson.com or join the conversation at www.parentingculture.org.

In today's episode, we are chatting about what culturally responsive parenting is, when children begin to notice race-based differences and racial biases, plus conversation starters for parents to engage children in racial socialization. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• What culturally responsive parenting is and why it’s important
• Dr. Ferguson’s resources for parents
• When children start to notice race-based differences
• How to begin having conversations with your children about race and racial biases
• Ideas for how to engage children in racial socialization
• Resource suggestions to help better understand diversity

Resources:

• Find Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training at www.draferguson.com
• Visit the Parenting Culture website
• Follow on Instagram @parentingculture

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Many women have these wonderful ideas about how they will be as a parent. But oftentimes, once they become parents, they become lost in doing and being everything for the child and don’t take the time to fill their own cup. 

In the United States especially, mothers are expected to give every ounce of their being to their children and to bounce back without adequate support after having a baby. When mothers are completely selfless, it can have a negative effect on both the mother and the children. If you feel like you are giving your everything to your children and like you are completely depleted but aren’t sure how to serve you and your child, Dr. Sam is sharing some great information about finding balance in motherhood. 

Dr Sam is a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, specializing in working with children and parents. Dr Sam Casey created the Play Prescription® method to teach parents and professionals a holistic and practical approach to play therapy.

In today's episode, we are talking about what a selfless mother is, how it can affect children in the short and long term, and how to find balance in motherhood. Dr. Sam and I are also talking about play based strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routine with your children.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Dr. Sam’s beliefs are about motherhood and how they shifted once she became a mother
• What a selfless mother is
• How children are affected in the short and long term when a mother is very selfless
• Is free independent play, or playing with a parent better for children?
• What to do if you feel angry at your partner for not being as selfless as you
• Dr. Sam’s best piece advice for mothers

Resources:

• Play Prescription with Dr. Sam Casey
• Instagram: @drsamcasey
• Dr. Shefali’s website
• Episode 106: Practical Ways to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout in Motherhood with Dr. Sarah Pospos

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There are five pillars of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. These pillars have been identified by the science of reading as the essential skills our children need to develop to become successful and confident readers. Unfortunately, many schools are not focusing on all five of these important elements, and as a result, our kids are struggling to read. Jeanne Jeup is here to share how we can take a structured literacy approach to change this.

Jeanne Jeup is the Co-Founder and President of the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, founded in 1996. IMSE has become the national leader in Structured Literacy professional development based on the Science of Reading, having trained more than 200,000 teachers, creating millions of readers.

In today's episode, we will talk about structured and balanced literacy, why schools need to shift to structured literacy, what the Orton Gillingham method is and why it works, and so much more. If you listened to my recent episode with Miss Beth, and why our children cannot read, this is a continuation of that conversation.

In this episode we discuss:

• What structured literacy is and how it’s different from balanced literacy
• Understanding the three-tiered levels of instruction
• Resistance in education to begin implementing Science of Reading strategies
• What to do if you’re a teacher who wants to better your reading instruction
• What you can do as a parent who wants to support your child’s reading
• The difference between a phonetic word and an irregular word

Resources:

• ISME support and resources for parents
• Unlocking Literacy, by Marcia K. Henry
• Speech to Print - Louisa Cook Moats 
• Reading Rockets
• IMSE Instagram
• Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
• Episode 95, Why Can’t Our Kids Read? Understanding the Science of Reading with Miss Beth
• Sold a Story Podcast

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What’s something that you wish someone had told you before having children? From challenges with breast feeding, to lack of sleep, to postpartum body insecurities, there are probably so many things that you felt unprepared for after giving birth.

What’s normal? What’s not normal? It’s hard to know, especially when you have nothing to compare it to. We hear from doctors that everything looks good, and to just give it time, but that’s not enough. There is such a lack of support for moms in the United States, and our system is broken. We’re set up to struggle and it doesn’t have to be this way. 

Today I have Dr. Lara Morgan Lee on the podcast, and we’re talking all about these issues. Lara Morgan Lee, MD is a board-certified Sports Medicine Physician and former professional team doctor who after her own pregnancy and postpartum journey realized traditional medical care was simply put, failing mothers.

Leveraging her career experience with athletes she turned her focus to providing the education and empowerment one needs from expecting to years after baby. The vision is clear: bridge the gap to elevate the traditional way medicine is delivered for mothers the same way we care for athletes. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Dr. Morgan’s journey working with mothers.
• The link between athletes and mothers.
• Being a martyr and what that looks like in motherhood.
• The importance of educating mothers on what’s “normal” during pregnancy, birth, and after having children.
• Changing the broken healthcare system by supporting mothers in innovative ways.

Resources:

• Follow on Instagram: @sportsdrmorgan
• Dr. Morgan’s website

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Do you ever feel like a workout doesn’t “count” if cardio isn’t involved? We hear so much about the importance of strength training, but do you understand the ‘why’ behind it? As busy moms, we have limited time to cram everything into our days, including our workouts. If you’re wondering what kind of exercise you should be spending your limited time on, Kate Lemere is here to answer your questions. She’ll break down how to approach strength training vs. cardio and share all about how you can meet your fitness goals by forming new habits.

Kate is a brand strategist turned fitness trainer in Chicago. Her goal is to help people understand the basics of fitness so they can find a lifelong process they love without restriction. She has spent the last decade honing her craft as a trainer, expanding her knowledge and fine-tuning her voice and articulation.

Kate is also a Nike woman master trainer, Barry's chief instructor and founding trainer in Chicago, NCSF personal trainer, ACE Certified Behavioral Specialist, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and she does not plan on stopping there.

In today’s episode, we dive into habit forming, strength training, protein intake, and how to fit all of this into your current daily routine as a busy mom.

In this episode we discuss:

• How our habits can transform our long-term health.
• The important elements of fitness.
• Myths of strength training.
• Recommendations for strength training: Machines vs weights.
• What a typical everyday workout looks like for someone who only has 20 minutes.
• How much protein women should be consuming.

Resources:

• Follow Kate on Instagram @katelemere
• Check out her blog: The Four Percent
• Shop Kate’s courses

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Moms go through a lot after having children, both physically and mentally. The postpartum period often comes with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Too often, we go on with our day-to-day without taking care of our mental health. Between our career demands and household responsibilities, it just takes a back seat. 

If you aren’t feeling like yourself, you may be wondering if you have ‘the baby blues’, anxiety, depression, or another mood disorder. It’s hard to know what’s “normal” and what steps you can realistically take to feel better. I have Dr. Sarah Pospos on today’s episode to answer all of your questions.

Dr. Pospos completed her psychiatry residency as a chief resident at UCLA Kern as a perinatal psychiatrist and mom of two under two. She is devoted to helping moms and moms to-be with burnout, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric challenges associated with preconception planning, IVF, pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and more. Dr. PosPos also empowers moms who often juggle multiple responsibilities to optimize and balance their lives by incorporating exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, efficient time management, and other sustainable lifestyle changes. She offers telepsychiatry appointments across California and for non-California residents.

In today's episode, we discuss postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and burnout in motherhood. Dr. Pospos shares practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety in our day-to-day lives, as well as when to seek help from a psychiatric provider.

In this episode we discuss:

• Postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal mood disorders that women experience.
• What burnout is and how it differs from depression.
• The common symptoms of anxiety and how to recognize when you need to seek help.
• The benefits of exercise, and different types of exercises to try postpartum.
• What burnout is and how we can overcome it.
• Embracing the ‘good enough mom, good enough parent’ concept.

Resources:

• Dr. Pospos' resources and Telepsychiatry 
• Playing and Reality, by D.W. Winnicott 

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I’ve had four children, and my journey back into exercise during the postpartum period had looked different each time. This can depend on how what kind of exercise you did prior to pregnancy, what you were doing during pregnancy, and how you’re feeling after giving birth. Pelvic floor exercises can be a great way to ease yourself back into exercise, and Joy Black is telling us how in today’s episode.

Joy Black is an avid rock climber, kettlebell enthusiast, and trail runner. After more than 10 years in the fitness industry, Joy combined her love of strength training and climbing with extensive knowledge of training during pregnancy and postpartum to empower rock climbers during their journeys through pregnancy and post. If there was ever anyone that could casually find a way to use the words climbing pelvic floor and breath mechanics in the same sentence, it's Joy. 

Inside the episode, we talk about easing back into physical activity during the postpartum period. We focus on breathwork and re-engaging the pelvic floor, how to properly perform keels, preventing rib flare, and much more.

In this episode we discuss:

• Examples of light postpartum exercises 
• How to engage your kegel and the definition of weak vs tight
• What rib flair is and how to fix it when it's painful
• What breath work is and examples of how to do it
• Ways to strengthen our pelvic floor

Connect with Joy:

• Follow her on Instagram @climbingwithjoy 
• The Postpartum Project

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As moms, one of the many things we worry about is whether or not our children are hitting developmental milestones, what to do if they aren’t, and what could be causing any delays. This is especially true when our kids are learning how to talk. We wonder if their language is developing at a rate that’s considered “normal”. We might compare their language development to other children their age, and it can be difficult to know when, and if, we should be concerned. Our guest today, Joanne W. Cazeau, is here to offer her expertise on this topic.

Joanne is a pediatric professional with a passion for supporting parents and caregivers of young children in the areas of play and speech-language. As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, she specializes in identifying and clinically supporting late talkers. Joanne provides therapy services to pediatric clients in the northern New Jersey area and supports families through caregiver education and coaching throughout the. 

In today's episode, we talk about five signs that your toddler may need speech therapy, how you can promote language development at home, what to do if you suspect that your child may have a speech and or a language delay, and much more.

In this episode we discuss:

• How many words a child should speak during a specific age range
• First steps parents need to take for speech-language delays
• Preventing language delays at home
• How screen time can be beneficial to a child's speech development
• Factors that can hinder a child’s speech

Resources:

• Joanne’s Instagram: @beyondbabbles
• Koze Speech Therapy Instagram: @kozespeechtherapy
• Koze Speech Therapy Website 
• Resource: Phonological Process Chart 
• Resource: Speech Sound Development Chart
• Potential Indicators for Speech Therapy at 24 months
• Potential Indicators for Speech Therapy at 36 months
• What Counts as a Word?
• What Your Child’s Brain Needs to Grow
• Instagram: @weetalkers 

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Have you ever heard of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)? PCOS is a complex endocrine condition that affects about 15% of women of reproductive age. With PCOS impacting such a large population, chances are high that you may know someone who is affected by it, or even have it yourself. So, what should you be looking out for if you suspect that you may have PCOS and what are your treatment options?

Our guest today, Dr. Ilana Ressler is going to answer all of those questions. Dr. Ilana Ressler is a Reproductive endocrinologist, and board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Ressler’s areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), general women's health, general infertility, fertility preservation, and emotional issues in infertility.

Inside the episode, we will be discussing the lowdown on PCOS. You’ll hear what it is, how it's diagnosed, specific treatments and how it all relates to infertility. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What exactly is PCOS and when does it start to affect women?
• Possible types of supplements that can help with PCOS symptoms, or if it’s another scam that the wellness industry created
• Where women can start if they learn they have PCOS
• Nutrition and exercises that can help with PCOS 
• The basis of normal ovulation and how it can change if a woman has PCOS
• Why we should be concerned about irregular periods

Resources:

• Learn more about Dr. Ilana Ressler and Illume Fertility 

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Chronic pain, stress, and tension is something many people struggle with every day, especially when they work from home. Sometimes the pain can be so intense that it feels almost impossible to get relief. Luckily, there are strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routines to decrease stress and tension within your body.

On the podcast today, I chatted with Dr. Jen Fraboni about this topic. Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, Jen.Health, she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living. Dr. Jen is the co-host with her husband, who is also a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to a popular podcast called "The Optimal Body Podcast.”

Dr. Fraboni shares how we can release stress and tension with movements in our body, how it relates to the pelvic floor, and much more. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What daily mobility looks like for most people, and what improvements we can make.
• Breathwork and how it helps with day to day movement.
• Incorporating different workouts like yoga to improve your mobility.
• Home workouts and how they are beneficial for work at home moms.
• How the pelvic floor can play a role in our pain structure.
• Pelvic floor exercises and the benefits for pain relief.

Resources:

• Jen's App 
• Jen's Instagram Page
• Jen's YouTube Channel
• Jen's Facebook Page 
• The Optimal Body Podcast
• Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes

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There are lots of myths about exercising while pregnant that are not supported by evidence. Today, Dr. Mae Hughes is on the podcast to help debunk some of those myths. We also discuss the benefits of exercising while pregnant, along with what type of exercises are safe for pregnant and postpartum women.

Dr. Mae Hughes is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a mama to a new little girl, and a fitness fiend who’s passionate about helping women feel empowered during every part of their pregnancy and prepared for a healthy postpartum journey. Dr. Mae specializes in treatment of the pelvic floor for women who are pregnant or postpartum to help them stay pain-free (and leak-free!) while moving through motherhood. 

She stands behind the philosophy that pelvic floor, core and most other full body issues during pregnancy and postpartum are absolutely treatable, even preventable, and with the right care women can regain the strength and control needed to perform any activity they desire. When she is not treating patients in Nashville, TN or creating digital courses for pelvic floor health, she is likely somewhere outside hiking with her husband, dog and now little girl, Ava.

Knowing which exercises are safe is yet another thing that can cause anxiety for women when they are pregnant, so hopefully this conversation can ease some of these anxieties and answer your burning questions!

In this episode we discuss:

• Benefits of working out, even minimally, while pregnant.
• What to know about lifting weights while pregnant.
• Urinary leakage during exercise and steps to take when this happens.
• Pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy.
• Weight training while pregnant and whether or not you should even lift weights.
• Exercises to start if you never exercised becoming pregnant.
• Investing in a pelvic floor physical trainer, and what he/she can help you with.

Resources:

• Movement Through Pregnancy Course (Use code ‘lynzy10’ for 10%)
• Effects of Aerobic Exercise during Pregnancy on 1-Month Infant Neuromotor Skills
• Maternal Exercise and Cognitive Functions of the Offspring
• Prospective associations between measures of gross and fine motor coordination in infants and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in childhood
• Exercise during pregnancy enhances cerebral maturation in the newborn: A randomized controlled trial
• Exercises During Pregnancy: ACOG Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
• ACOG Committee Opinion: Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Connect with Dr. Mae Hughes:

• Dr. Mae's Website
• Instagram: @dr.maehughes
• Blog

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Being a new parent has a lot of unknowns and a lot of misinformation, especially in this era of social media. We all want the best for our children, and all of this information we receive and decisions we have to make can be very overwhelming and even evoke a lot of fear. It’s so important to ask the hard questions, and find medical professionals that you trust and who are reputable.

An example of one of the big questions parents have is, “Should I follow a vaccination plan for my newborn?” Rebekah Diamond is on the podcast today to discuss her role as a pediatrician and how she helps parents figure out their medical plan and give them steps to take when it comes to raising a healthy child. We also discuss the best way to gather information online, the anti-vaccination movement, and how the wellness industry can be predatory to moms and promote false hope.

Dr. Rebekah Diamond is a hospital pediatrician in New York City and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University. She is the author of the book “Parent Like a Pediatrician.” Follow her on Instagram @parentlikeapediatrician.

In this episode we discuss:

• The decision paralysis that we often experience as parents.
• The inspiration behind “Parent Like a Pediatrician” and how it helps parents when it comes to vaccinations.
• How to gather information online in a way that is helpful instead of harmful.
• Why some families are scared to vaccinate their children and the psychology behind it.
• The history of the anti-vaccination movement and how it parallels today's anti-vaxxers. 
• The wellness industry and how it’s not actually promoting preventive health or holistic medicine. 
• A clear explanation of what HPV vaccine is specifically used for.

Resources:

• Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover
• The Anti-vaccination Movement: A Regression in Modern Medicine
• Kids’ covid vaccines are on the way. Parents, don’t let anti-vax propaganda fool you.
• I Had Early Access To The COVID Vaccine As A Doctor, But I Chose To Get It As A Mother
• A Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Work if People Don’t Take It

Connect with Dr. Rebekah Diamond:

• Instagram: @parentlikeapediatrician
• Website
• Book: Parent Like a Pediatrician 

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Ready for a spicy episode? I recommend listening to this episode when there are no children around because today’s episode is a topic all about sex. Katie Roberts from the Pleasure Positive Podcast is on the show to have a fun conversation all about pleasuring yourself, how to stay connected to your pleasure, and the best tips to try with your partner for a sexual experience. 

Katie Roberts is the Creator, Executive Producer and host of the top-rated sexuality show, Pleasure Positive Podcast by Clit Talk. As a Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, Communication Coach and over a decade working in the entertainment industry, she brings science and sexuality to the forefront.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is pleasure planning and what it looks like to you.
• The lack of sexual education in professional settings.
• Desire vs fantasy in conversation with your partner.
• Diving into a pleasure practice for yourself so you know how to orgasm.
• Staying connected to your pleasure.

Resources:

• Free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy 
• Pleasure Positive Living website
• The Pleasure Positive Podcast
• Instagram @pleasurepositiveliving 
• Pussy: A Reclamation, by Regena Thomashauer
• Perfect baked potato recipe

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‘Momfluencers’ can be great to connect with online and help you feel like you’re not alone. However, there comes a point in an influencer’s journey when oversharing can be detrimental to one’s safety and privacy - especially to a child’s.

Exploiting their children on social media platforms, like TikTok and Instagram, for content can cause problems for the child later in life. These problems include mental health, and unawareness of parasocial relationships. In this podcast episode, my guest Sarah Adams and I, discuss why it is unsafe to post your children online and how to change your posting in a way that is protective for them. 

Sarah Adams is a married, mom of two who lives in Vancouver Canada. She started her TikTok during the summer of 2021 and discussed the state of “sharenting”, child exploitation and minor safety on social media.

In this episode we discuss:

• How social media often builds a false community of mothers. 
• Why sharing so much on social media can be detrimental and performative.
• The definition of exploitive and how it relates to content.
• Keeping your brand while taking children out of it.
• The messages that being on social media 24/7 sends to our children.
• Actionable steps that can be taken to stop the culture of ‘sharenting’.

Resources:

• Follow @mom.uncharted on TikTok
• Quit Clicking Kids - Stop the Monetization of Minors through Social Media
• Wait Until 8th
• TikTok Parents Are Taking Advantage of Their Kids. It Needs to Stop
• ‘Watchdog moms’ on TikTok are trying to keep minors safe
• The Rights And Privacy Of Children Are Due To Take Center Stage In Influencer Culture, And It’s About Time
• Instant Pot Risotto Recipe
• Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

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We wanted to share the 3 in 30 podcast with you! This show is a 30-minute podcast with 3 doable takeaways to help moms love motherhood as much as they love their children. Listen in for practical ideas to make your family life a little better each week. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.

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I love sharing personal stories from women in the Motherhood Meets Medicine community, and this episode is no exception. Since I have never had a c-section birth, I thought it would be helpful to get a perspective from one of our listeners, Whitney Sallee Pfister. 

Whitney and I have a conversation about C-section preparedness and recovery. Whether you’re preparing for a c-section, or have experienced one already, this episode will be informational and help to validate what you may go through, or have already gone through before, during, and after birth.

Whitney is married, a mother of twin girls in Cincinnati, Ohio and originally from Kentucky. She works outside the home in a corporate sales in a manufacturing role, and enjoys cooking, spending time with her girlfriends and traveling the world with her family. Inside of this episode, Whitney shares her c-section birth story, what she wishes she knew beforehand, her recovery, and how to advocate for yourself. 

A quick note: This episode is a candid conversation where we talk about graphic things that can happen postpartum. If you would prefer not to know this information, you may want to skip this episode.

In this episode we discuss:

• What Whitney wishes she knew before her c-section.
• Why Whitney was on bedrest for the months leading up to birth.
• Hormone release and how it affects the body.
• Blood clots and how to prepare for them.
• The importance of putting ourselves first after birth so that we can take care of the newborns.
• Listening to your mother’s intuition and listening to your body.
• Advice for postpartum recovery with twins.

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Pregnancy is a medical condition. Complications can occur, and there are both physical and mental health risks. Yet, oftentimes, the law makers in positions of power over women’s health care aren’t educated on this topic.

In today's episode, I’m joined by Sarah Little who will discuss her experience providing women's health care in Texas, where some of the strictest abortion laws are currently in place. We will discuss why abortion is healthcare and how this will affect everything from maternal mortality rates to mental health. 

Sarah is a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) working in OBGYN with a fabulous group of all female physicians/providers in Fort Worth TX. She had 10 years cardiac ICU experience prior to my transition to OBGYN as an NP. She is passionate about evidence based care, patient advocacy, inclusive care and social justice which is what we will be talking about today on the podcast. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Threatened abortion (i.e. miscarriages) and how it is confused for abortion against the law.
• How pregnancy is a medical condition with physical and mental anguish especially when the fetus is known as a still-born or a pregnancy that can be difficult for mother and baby
• The statistics of high infant mortality and maternal mortality rate in black, white, and hispanic women.
• The safety of abortions and the procedure compared to the hardships of pregnancy and delivery.
• How pregnancy crisis centers shame you into wanting abortions.

Resources:

• AJOG- Maternal Morbidity and the Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women at 22 Weeks Gestation or Less with Complications in 2 Texas Hospitals After Legislation on Abortion
• Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2020
• Severe Maternal Morbidity after Delivery Discharge among U.S. Women, 2010-2014
• National Network of Abortion funds: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion funds
• Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity
• Texas Equal Access Fund
• Fund Texas Choice
• Crisis Pregnancy Center
• Why Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Legal But Unethical 

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Do you have a child who is having difficulty learning to read? If so, you’re not alone. It turns out that many of our children are not learning to read because of a curriculum that’s recently been under significant scrutiny. 

One of my own children is struggling with reading, which sparked my passion in learning more about this topic of why so many children can’t read. I have the perfect guest on the podcast to talk all about this. Her name is Beth Gaskill, and she is the brilliant mind behind Big City Readers. I hope our conversation leaves you feeling hopeful in your child’s academic future, and confident to voice any of your concerns to their school.

Trained in the science of reading, the Orton Gillingham approach and as a multi sensory literacy instructor, an early childhood and elementary school teacher herself, Beth saw first hand the struggles that children, teachers and parents face in the learning to read journey. Desperate for more, she created a space where kids could learn and parents could feel confident as early as when their baby is born. 

Big City Readers is for kids and their grown ups birth-3rd grade but is super popular in the “under-5-year-old” demo as well as the “mama-looking-for-community” crowd. Beth founded Big City Readers to create a space for families to come together, understand how to teach their kids in their unique ways they are wired to learn, not just how to teach reading, build community AND have fun. She blends the roles of teacher and buddy seamlessly. She works tirelessly to connect parents and is personally responsible for MANY #BigCityBFFs.

In this episode we discuss:

• Beth’s personal experience with learning how to read as a child, and how it’s fueled what she’s doing today.
• How reading has been taught in the past, and how the science of reading has changed things.
• Quick things you can do to assess your child’s reading.
• Phonological awareness objectives by grade levels.
• What’s wrong with leveled readers and blended curriculums.
• How to find out what curriculum your child’s school is using.

Resources:

• Follow Beth on Instagram @bigcityreaders
• Beth’s website
• Family Storytimes
• Beth’s tutoring sessions
• Email: [email protected]
• Sold a Story podcast

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Becoming a mother comes with so many changes. After having kids, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of self and find purpose (or a moment to yourself!) outside of motherhood. Specifically, after the last few years of the pandemic, the challenges that mothers are faced with have only increased, and are leaving long-lasting impacts.

To talk more about this topic, I have guest Catherine O’Brien on the podcast. We’re discussing many different pieces of motherhood, such as maternity leave, connecting with your partner, finding moments for yourself, mental health, and so much more.

Ultimately, this is a very candid conversation between two moms voicing what many of us think about on a daily basis. The big takeaway that I want you to walk away with is that you are not alone in any of the feelings that you are experiencing as a mother, wife, friend, or any other role that you play. 

Catherine O’Brien is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the founder of HappyWithBaby.com. She knows what it’s like to be overwhelmed, out of energy, and out of ideas as a new parent. She created Happy With Baby in order for new and expecting parents to discover the advice she wishes she could have had when managing expectations of parenthood and relationships.

In this episode we discuss:

• Common challenges that are seen in parenting today.
• Strategies for postpartum and how to connect with your partner.
• Social Media and how it makes new mothers feel inadequate. 
• Long term effects of mental health in relationships.
• Finding the little moments within your day to do things that fill you up.
• How men sometimes get praise for doing mundane things when the mother doesn’t.

Resources:

• The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life

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• Catherine’s book, Happy With Baby: Essential Relationship Advice When Partners Become Parents

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Today’s episode is part three in our series about how America is failing mothers. Be sure to tune in to part one and part two if you haven’t already.

All three episodes of this series feature real stories from mothers in America. These stories are deeply personal, and show how many things need to change in order to support mothers and their families.

The stories that you’ll hear in part three include first hand accounts of mothers who lost their jobs and healthcare while pregnant, were left in a financial crisis due to lost income and high daycare costs during (and after) COVID, lacked emotional and physical support postpartum, and more.

Unfortunately, you or someone you know may have connections to these stories. Having a baby, and expanding your family, should be a joyful time. Instead it often turns into some of the most difficult days, months, and years of your life, leaving moms feeling abandoned, inadequate, anxious, and depressed. This is why it’s so important to continue having these conversations and working together to make real change for the future.

In this episode we discuss:

• Major challenges that a mother of triplets was faced with during pregnancy and after giving birth.
• The many things wrong with the postpartum questionnaire that moms fill out during their six week check-up.
• The negative effects that these challenges can have on a marriage.
• Lack of support for new moms from medical professionals, even after asking for help.
• The financial burden that families go through without paid maternity leave (childcare, formula, diapers, etc.).

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Today’s episode is part two in our series about how America is failing mothers. If you missed part one, you can tune in here.

In this series I’m airing real stories that mothers in America have sent in, sharing about their experiences during pregnancy and postpartum. Part two highlights parenting during COVID, lack of maternity leave and health insurance, unfair pumping environments at work, postpartum depression, rage, and anxiety, and more.

You’ll hear from women who are sharing from the lens of mothers, employees, small business owners, mental health professionals, and more. It’s clear that so many women in America are not receiving the support they need from their doctors or their careers. 

I hope this episode makes you feel less alone if you are facing these challenges. Mothers should not have to struggle to pursue the careers they want to, while also supporting their family and bonding with their babies.There are things that can be done to make real change, and together we can make a better world for the generations to follow.

In this episode we discuss:

• The extreme challenges that families are presented with when paid maternity leave is not available to them.
• The lack of support and guidance in women’s mental health during the postpartum period.
• Unfair treatment at work due to a need to pump.
• The challenges that you’re faced with as a parent when your baby has colic.
• Some positive things that are happening in Washington State in regards to maternity leave.
• Possible solutions for these issues that mothers are facing.

Resources:

• Follow @thehighlysensitivefamily on Instagram
• Postpartum International 
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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There is no way around it - America is failing mothers. We are in a crisis of burn out, physical and mental health challenges, financial obstacles, lack of support at work postpartum, and more.

Today you’ll hear first hand stories from American women who have, or are currently facing, all too common issues that come with being a mother in this country. They share about the lack of maternity leave, lack of health insurance options, physical and financial burden after birth, extreme childcare costs, and the overall stress of maintaining a career with children.

My hope for this episode is to bring light to these very real issues that mothers face in America today. Mothers should not have to face these challenges alone. I strongly believe that the more we talk about these issues. the more we are able to change them going forward and create a better life for the next generation. Be sure to tune in next week to part two of this series.

In this episode we discuss:

• Lack of maternity leave in The United States, and how it negatively affects families (and companies)
• The significant expense of childcare
• The shame that often comes with postpartum depression and anxiety
• Why women should not go six weeks after birth before seeing their provider
• Possible solutions for the challenges that mothers are facing 

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Have you ever heard of reactive parenting? ​​Reacting parenting is the negative behavior that parents show when they are frustrated with their child. It can show up as yelling, threatening, bribing, or even hitting. 

I think this is something that most of us have experienced in one form or another. Some of us may not even know we are doing it. So how can we avoid having these types of reactions when we parent? Each child is different and there are different tools we can use to help promote more calm and less chaos in everyday life at home.

In todays’ episode, Laura Linn Knight is on the podcast to help us overcome reactive parenting. Laura Linn Knight is a parenting educator, author, mindfulness and meditation leader, and former elementary school teacher. We discuss what exactly is reactive parenting, why it can be harmful, and what tools can we use to avoid reactive parenting.

In this episode we discuss:

• The definition of reactive parenting.
• Examples of reactive parenting and how to work through it.
• Self regulating strategies to use when you are feeling upset or burnt out.
• Different tools with children of different ages for reactive parenting.
• How you and your partner can benefit from reactive parenting in your own relationship.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Break Free from Reactive Parenting
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Connect with Laura Linn Knight:

• Check out her website
• Follow her on Instagram @lauralinnknigt 

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This podcast episode is a little different today as I want to share a story from someone in our community who has faced challenges that I know many of you are also experiencing. I have Lindsey Horning on the podcast to share her personal experiences with infertility and her story of how she was able to give birth to twins through IVF.

Lindsey is a self employed hair stylist and new mom to twins. She’s been married to her husband since 2015 and they live in Michigan. They started trying for a family immediately and ended up going through infertility for 6 years before conceiving their twins through IVF.

Hopefully after listening to Lindsey’s story you too can have the hope to become pregnant yourself if you are struggling with infertility as well.

In this episode we discuss:

• Having high FSH or low AMH and what that entails while trying to get pregnant.
• The wellness industry and how it sometimes prays on women like Lindsey.
• How doctors can have different opinions when it comes to infertility and whom to trust.
• The financial burden that families are hit with during IVF 
• The side effects of infertility treatments and how it can cause depression and/or anxiety.
• A reminder that every woman's pregnancy story is different and it’s not always easy.

Resources:

• Fertility Treatment: HSA Eligibility 
• The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search for a Better Life, Anu Partanen 

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Are you a fan of personality tests? These types of tests can help you learn more about yourself, and in turn, support how you navigate your relationship with yourself and others. The Enneagram is a deep dive personality test that helps you do just that by offering nine different perspectives of the world. Today, I am chatting with Amy Wicks who works with Enneagram tests to help mothers.

Amy Wicks is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, speaker, and writer who lives in Kansas City with her tree-climbing arborist-husband and three kids who can be found on the limbs of a tree, themselves. She is the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and is the author of Should Christians Use the Enneagram (2021). She loves giving her time to help female entrepreneurs create life rhythms and a business they love with the help of the Enneagram!

In this episode we talk about each of the personality types, how it can make you more self-aware, the way it applies to motherhood, and how to raise your kids with the Enneagram in mind. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Amy’s story of being involved with Enneagram.
• An overview of what the enneagram is and how it can be helpful for your relationship with yourself and others.
• What the ready, aim, fire categories are, and the meaning behind them.
• A deep dive into the 9 Enneagram types and how it relates to motherhood.
• Using the enneagram with your kids and parenting.

Resources:

• Enneagram Test Amy Took ($12 version)
• Free Enneagram Test
• The Enneagram Made Easy Book
• The Road Back to You (Book)
• The Path Between Us (Book)
• Enneagram Guide for Moms
• Enneagram Quiz #1
• Enneagram Quiz #2

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• Website
• The Simply Wholehearted Podcast
• IG: @wholeheartedenneagram

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Being a new mom can be extremely challenging with lots of “firsts” and things to learn. Breastfeeding is definitely one of the things that many new moms aren’t prepared for. Sometimes breast feeding can be a joyful bond between baby and mom, or it can be a painful experience depending on many different factors. I sat down with Beth Iovinelli today to discuss all things about breastfeeding, what to expect when things go awry, and how to best prepare.

Beth is a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant with nearly 28 years of experience in the field of maternal child health. She has worked as a labor and delivery nurse, postpartum nurse and patient educator in the hospital setting and as the coordinator of newborn services and lactation in a pediatric office.

Beth is now the owner of Milk Street Lactation Support Center in East Norwalk, CT. Milk Street is a storefront, community based center that provides prenatal education and postpartum support and education.

On today’s episode we will walk you through how to prepare for breastfeeding, what to expect during the first few weeks, tips and tricks, and a discussion about milk undersupply and oversupply.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why baby led latching is okay for breastfeeding.
• What prenatal hand expression is, and how it can be empowering and beneficial in your third trimester.
• Shallow latching and other common issues.
• The common myths about milk production.
• Saving your milk without preventing an oversupply.
• Common issues that occur while breastfeeding.

Resources:

• International Lactation Consultant Association
• Visit the Milk Street Lactation Support Center’s website.
• Follow Beth on Instagram @milkstreetlactationcenter.

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When you start a new relationship, it’s logistics 5% of the time and fun the other 95% of the time. However, when you bring kids into the mix, that ratio tends to flip and now you’re struggling to find the balance of taking care of your kids' while still having fun for yourselves. Far too often, the relationship is challenged due to lost connection, communication issues, and lots of blaming. Whether you have kids or not, your marriage can face challenges as time goes on. Kaley and Nate Klemp are on the podcast to share how you can turn this around and find connection again.

Nate and Kaley Klemp are authors of the New York Times Editors’ Choice selection, The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage. Nate is a founding partner at Mindful Magazine and also the coauthor of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing.

Kaley is one of the nation's leading experts on small-group dynamics and leadership development, a TEDx speaker, and the author of three other books, including the Amazon Bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Drama-Free Office, and 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams.

In today’s episode we discuss common traps couples fall into, issues of the 50/50 model of marriage, how you can shift into the 80/80 model, and how to create connections and better communicate with your partner.

In this episode we discuss:

• How couples fall into unconscious habits.
• The key ingredient to a thriving relationship
• The benefits of reveal and request.
• The importance of opening communication to your partner on a day to day basis.
• How to create daily connections with your spouse.
• How date nights have been scientifically proven to improve your relationships

Resources:

• 80/80 Marriage Website 
• Subscribe to the 80/80 Newsletter
• Free Epic Date Night Guide 
• Follow Nate and Kaley on Instagram @8080marriage
• Tips on Reveal and Request

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Since the overturn of Roe V. Wade, there have been many concerns about women’s reproductive rights and if they can provide safe abortions to those in need. This is a very serious conversation that needs to be have as it can be harmful to women and people of all kinds, especially marginalized people, who need an abortion or any other pregnancy help.

Dr. Erica Montes is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and the creator of The Modern Mujer Women's Health Blog. Her vision to create this blog started soon after delivering her third son and realizing that there are not many places on the internet for people to find expert information about their health, let alone in English and Spanish! 

The foundation for her blog combines her medical knowledge, life experiences, and approachable personality to create a safe space to learn about your body. She is proud to be one of the few Latina physicians in the United States and hopes her work and visibility can decrease some of the health care disparities seen in her community. She practices in Arizona and loves performing minimally invasive gynecological surgery and providing patient advocacy.

In today’s episode, we talk about limiting access to abortion affects marginalized people including Black and Hispanic as well as those who live in poverty.

Resources:

•  Abortion Funds
• Abortion on Demand
• Episode 74, Why Abortion is Basic Healthcare with Dr. Marta Perez
• Check out Erica's website
• Follow Erica on Instagram @the.modern.mujer

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Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women in the United States? You may not have experienced this yourself, or think that you don’t have anyone in your life who is a victim of domestic violence, but it is a lot more common than you think. Domestic violence can show up in many different ways, and it often begins as verbal abuse.

Nikki Ticknor joins me today to discuss domestic violence and what it may look like in different scenarios. Nikki is a licensed professional counselor and certified domestic violence professional. She has worked in the field of domestic violence since 2005 and lives in Illinois with her husband and two sons.

In this episode we talk about warning signs of domestic violence, what to do when you are in a domestic violent relationship, how to protect yourself and more. We also discuss why many victims don’t leave abusive relationships, and how friends and family can help someone who is experiencing domestic violence.

In this episode we discuss:

• Staggering statistics on domestic violence of men and women.
• What coercive control is, and how it is used in abusive relationships.
• Some dangers of dating apps.
• Red flags that often lead to abuse.
• Different types of abuse i.e. financial, and/or reproductive abuse

Resources:

•  National Domestic Violence Statistics
• Listen to Nikki’s podcast, Let me Tell You Something

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Growing up in an anti-vaccine household can give you some very interesting outlooks in life. Dr. Elisabeth Marnik was one of those children whose mother didn’t believe in vaccines. However, Liz went to school and received her Ph.D in Biochem genetics and Immunology which changed her viewpoint on vaccines and why they are important. Liz shares with the world her knowledge and her opinions on Instagram and expresses that vaccines are healthy to take. 

Dr. Elisabeth Marnik is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Biochemistry at a small university in Maine. In her spare time she communicates science to the general public on Instagram at @sciencewhizliz. When not teaching or thinking about science she spends much of her time with her husband and two children exploring nature while hiking or running!

In today’s episode we will be discussing everything from the new Bivalent Covid Booster to the pediatric Covid Vaccine for children under five, as well as Monkeypox. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What it was like living in an anti-vaxxer household.
• The current data for infection and deaths related to COVID.
• What the booster shot is and if we should take it.
• Vaccinating our kids under five and how safe it can be.
• Monkeypox and how it spread within adults due to close contact

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• Website
• Blog

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Disclaimer: This episode talks about infant loss. Please be aware of that before continuing on with this episode. 

Today's episode will feature women from the Motherhood Meets Medicine community that have experienced abortions. Each and every one of these stories is unique and I encourage everyone listening to try to place yourself into the shoes of these women. I think that some of these stories may surprise you and perhaps be different than what you typically think about when you hear the word abortion.

I hope that this episode does a few things for those of you who are listening. I hope that it makes others who may have had an abortion, or who may be in the process of making that decision, feel less alone. 

I hope that it will open eyes and ears to those that may disagree with abortion, and help them to understand why someone else may make this decision. Most of all I want everyone to understand that this difficult decision is their decision only. 

The women who made this choice to talk with me about their experiences are extremely brave and courageous women. They are stepping up to share their stories in hopes that it helps others, and to continue the conversation about why allowing women to choose is so important. If you contributed to this episode, I want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to share your stories with us. 

In this episode you will hear:

• Unique stories of why women have had abortions, and how they came to make that decision
• Explanations of different types of abortions
• What these women would like to say to other women who are deciding whether or not to get an abortion
• The response to the question, “What would you want to say to someone that is against abortion and against the right to choose?”

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Over the past two and a half years, we’ve been living in a pandemic. This has impacted our children in so many ways, particularly the state of their mental health. As we continue to see a rise in mental health concerns with children, we have to collectively pay attention to this crisis, and determine how we can offer support.

When a child's mental health is impacted in a way that is harmful to themselves or those around them, it can be challenging to alter that behavior or even discuss it. Dr. Hoet is on the podcast today to discuss how we can help our child who has a mental health disorder, or strong emotions, and how we can work through them.

Ariana Hoet, PhD, is the clinical director of On Our Sleeves and a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hoet is deeply passionate about making sure everyone has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible and that people of all backgrounds are accepted and celebrated. Her personal experience as an immigrant from Maracaibo, Venezuela, has helped to fuel that passion.

Becoming a psychologist and working in the health field only increased her understanding of the importance of working toward inclusion and equity in our society. She hopes to further the mission of On Our Sleeves by providing inclusive resources helpful to all adults caring for children.

In today's episode we also discuss how we can help a child who is feeling thoughts of suicide or other harmful emotions, and the best ways to go about being there for them.

In this episode we discuss:

• The pandemic being a chronic stressor.
• Why Dr. Hoet started On Our Sleeves.
• How to validate a child's heavy emotions.
• Details of "Operation Conversation".
• Reviewing warning signs if our child is feeling suicidal.

Resources:

• Read about the estimates of children affected by Covid-19
• On Our Sleeves
• TableTopics cards
• Connection Cards for Kids

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Gender norms are slowly changing in the everyday household. Men used to be the income providers and bring home the money while women would take care of the children and house chores. Since times have been changing, women are expecting more from their partners even as little as switching caregiving roles so the women can have some time to themselves for a minute or two.

The women in my community have loved Kate's book Equal Partners and requested to have her on as a guest. Kate's role and expertise in social changes provides incredible insight into hard hitting questions from the community and change.

Kate Mangino, PhD is a gender expert and professional facilitator who works with international non-profit organizations to promote positive social change. She has written and delivered curricula in over 20 countries about issues such as: gender equality, women’s empowerment, healthy masculinity, HIV prevention, and early and forced childhood marriage.

She brings her lens of gender and social change to her debut book, Equal Partners, which addresses household gender inequality in the United States and offers practical advice as to what each of us can do to rewrite gender norms.

While we are still working on changing social norms in this generation. In today's episode, we talk about gender norms and creating household balance. Kate will share what she learned during her research for her book, and she gives some excellent suggestions on how to raise conversations with your partner about gender. She will also share some data on raising boys and give some tips on how we can raise our boys to be caregivers as they grow older.

In this episode we discuss:

• Women who had to leave the workforce to take care of the family and how that impacted the dynamic of the home.
• How to bring up a life changing conversation about gender roles.
• Encouraging boys at a young age to feel their emotions and put a name to it.
• Anyone can work on gender equality- not just those in a nuclear family.
• Why hours in a work day can be a big issue in dividing up family tasks throughout the day.

Resources:

• Grab a copy of Kate's book, Equal Partners
• When Moms Outearn Their Husbands, They Gain More Housework, Study Says
• https://katemangino.com/
• https://twitter.com/manginokate

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The past few years we have seen an increase in gun violence. Gun violence is terrifying and never easy to understand. We see a lot of individuals become stressed and terrified of what’s to come of our future because of such violence. This is never an easy topic to discuss so I am fortunate to have Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite to be a guest for today’s episode.

Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite (she/her/hers) is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Non-Acute Care for Array Behavioral Care, and CEO of Well Minds Consulting Company. She is a double Board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal and postpartum mental health, trauma-informed care, telepsychiatry, mental health in communities of color, school psychiatry, implicit bias and racism in mental health. Her experience and expertise are instrumental in efforts to advance behavioral care services, confront racial disparities, transform access to care and deliver promising new options for underserved patients.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole and I discuss all things gun violence, how we can support our children’s mental health when it comes to violence, warning signs of stopping gun violence, and what schools can do to make sure our kids feel safe when attending.

In this episode we discuss:

• Warning signs for stress related to gun violence.
• How children can feel safe in schools.
• Gun violence warning signs.
• Telehealth as a virtual alternative health care.
• Schools supporting children’s mental health.

Resources:

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Connect with Dr. Nicole:

• Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite on ArrayBC
• Well Minds Consulting
• Follow her on Instagram @drnicolecb

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Feeding your children can be a struggle. Some of your kids may love one type of food while the other despises it. Everyone is so different and has different tastes but feeding your children is important for them to grow healthy and strong. 

Dr. Taylor Arnold is a kids nutrition expert, nutrition PhD, pediatric dietitian and mom of two, soon to be three. She specializes in helping parents shape healthy relationships with food so their kids grow to be confident eaters who eat veggies and don't obsess over sweets. She has a YouTube channel with free courses for parents about healthy eating habits, picky eating, and infant solids introduction. 

Her mission is to change the world by making this information accessible and affordable to everyone, and to help parents raise the next generation of eaters to love and nourish their bodies. 

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Taylor Arnold about intuitive eating, how to introduce new foods with young kids in creative ways, how to incorporate safe eating and so much more. This episode is a must if your child is a picky eater as Dr. Taylor Arnold gives great tips and advice to introduce new foods as well.

In this episode we discuss:

• Where to start in building a healthy relationship with food for your child and for yourself!
• How parents broaden their children’s palates to set them up for a future of wanting to try new foods.
• Food diversions and how to expand food variety. 
• Utilizing safe foods to introduce new foods with selective eaters.
• What to do when kids want to snack all day long. 

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• Dr. Taylor Arnold’s Website
• Variety 101 Course

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Multi-level marketing companies can be some of the biggest scams in the world. Not only do they provide a false hope of life changing narrative, but they share misinformation on wellness products.

In this episode,we chat about how Lauren was a part of an MLM for almost seven years. She also shares how she got involved, what made her trust the MLM in the first place, and then the downward spiral on how she realized it was not all that it seemed. 

Lauren Futrell Dunaway, Ph.D., MPH, RD, LDN is a Tulane University Professor, Registered Dietitian, and Public Health Researcher. She is passionate not only about teaching but about encouraging women to be their own health advocates and informed consumers.

Now, after leaving a wellness MLM she was involved with for years, she wants to be part of the discussion about how to address misinformation circulating online about nutrition and health. Lauren lives in New Orleans with her husband and 3 young daughters.

In this episode we discuss:

• How MLMs can provide a sense of community.
• The FDA compliance on MLM structure.
• How MLMs use specific wording to trick people into believing their products are life changing.
• Researching information on products in MLMs can not always be 100% correct.

Resources:

• Get your first order of Hiya vitamins for 50% off hiyahealth.com/lynzy.
• Show Notes: lynzyandco.com

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• Follow her on Instagram
• Head to her website

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When I was pregnant with my fourth child,I was searching for vitamin D and magnesium in one prenatal vitamin. That’s when I finally found what I needed through FullWell. I fell in love with the brand, their mission, and how they focus on educating people in vitamins. 

For over 15 years, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, has been advancing the health and empowerment of thousands of clients, patients, peers, and mentees, at the intersection of nutritional science, functional medicine, and evidence-based holistic solutions. Ayla is the founder and CEO of FullWell, a fertility wellness and education brand, widely endorsed by a diversity of health practitioners for its quality products and education. While currently on sabbatical from private practice work, Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition multi-clinician practice, that specializes in women's health and infertility. Ayla also co-founded the Women's Health Nutrition Academy in 2018, a leader in its field.

In this episode we discuss:

• The crucial nutrients that you definitely want to have in your prenatal vitamin. 
• What is means to be a whole-food based versus synthetic supplement, and which is the best
• The difference between folate and folic acid. 
• Why Ayla choose the ingredients for FullWell.  
• Ayla’s research on preconception health.

Resources:

• 3 Factors That Affect Men’s Fertility
• 5 Tips to Improve Male Fertility 
• Use code LYNZY to get 50% off your first Little Spoon order!
• Get a FREE sample pack with any purchase drinklmnt.com/lynzy 
• Use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care:
• Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner
• Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask

Connect with Ayla :

• FullWell Website 
• FullWell’s Instagram 

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