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Paging Dr. Mom17: Why Diets Don’t Work: How to Raise Body-Confident Kids with Katy Harvey, RDIn this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian Katy Harvey to talk about why diets don’t work, how to rebuild trust with your body, and ways to raise kids with a healthy relationship to food. We also explore perfectionism, body image, and the subtle ways diet culture shows up in motherhood. This is a must-listen if you’re tired of feeling like your body is a project to fix.Connect with Katy Harvey:🔗 Website: katyharvey.net📸 Instagram: @katyharvey.rd👥 Facebook Group: Intuitive Eating Made Easy🎧...
2025-11-2552 minPaging Dr. Mom16: Neurodivergent & Overlooked: Professional Women Diagnosed Later in Life with Krystal SodaitisShow Notes:In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis joins us for an honest and empowering conversation about neurodivergence in professional women. We talk about why so many women are diagnosed later in life, how executive dysfunction and masking show up in motherhood and medicine, and why “different is not deficient.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly juggling, but never finishing, this episode will help you feel seen and supported. Krystal shares compassionate insights, practical strategies, and powerful reframes that every high-achieving woman needs to hear....
2025-11-1833 minPaging Dr. Mom15: Obesity Medicine, Prevention, and Sustainable Wellness for Working MomsIn this episode, Dr. Kerry Reller joins me for a candid conversation about what realistic wellness looks like for busy, high-achieving women. Drawing on her experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and mom of three, Kerry shares how she helps women move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to health. We explore the deeper truths about obesity medicine, the power of prevention, and why strength training and sleep are key pillars of longevity. Kerry’s approach is both evidence-based and deeply practical—reminding us that self-care isn’t indulgent, it’s essential, and that sustainable health begins w...
2025-11-1137 minPaging Dr. Mom14: Bold Motherhood: How to Stop Shrinking and Start Thriving with Dr. Wendy SchoferIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician, lifestyle physician, and founder of Family in Focus® , for a bold and refreshing conversation about burnout, emotional eating, and redefining success in motherhood. We talk about what it means to parent and live audaciously, how food, body image, and family dynamics are all connected, and why slowing down can actually make life feel more meaningful. Wendy shares her own story of burnout and how she learned to stop shrinking in both parenting and her career. She also offers a free resource, How to End Emotional Eating: A Par...
2025-11-0450 minPaging Dr. Mom13: From Control to Connection: A New Way to Parent Without Guilt with Kristin SchmokeWhat if your child isn’t the problem—and neither are you?In this episode, parenting coach Kristin Schmoke shares how she shifted from traditional discipline tactics to a more connected, collaborative approach that transformed her relationship with her son. We talk about ego-centric parenting, mom guilt, why behavior charts can backfire, and how real change begins when we stop trying to fix our kids and start getting curious instead. If parenting feels like a power struggle, this episode will give you hope, perspective, and practical tools to reconnect.Resources + Links:
2025-10-2947 minPaging Dr. Mom12: All the Women in Me Are Tired: Caregiver Burnout, Energy Leaks, and Real ResilienceJenn Fredericks, Personal Resilience Practitioner and founder of The Carewell Circle, joins us to talk about Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience, and why managing your energy (not just your time) is the key to staying afloat. Jenn shares powerful stories from her own journey as both a two-time kidney transplant recipient and a caregiver for her daughter with a brain tumor, and offers practical strategies to help you pause, refill, and reconnect with yourself.Connect with Jenn on Instagram, Facebook or her website. She also invites you to join the Carewell Circle for 2...
2025-10-2143 minPaging Dr. Mom11: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Yourself: Insights with Michelle McVittieParenting isn’t always picture-perfect and sometimes it feels downright overwhelming. In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, I sit down with parenting coach and child life specialist Michelle McVittie to talk about what it really takes to raise strong-willed kids, support children with ADHD or anxiety, and stay grounded as a mom in the middle of it all. Michelle shares practical strategies for handling emotional dysregulation, building cooperation at home, and finding confidence in your parenting without burning out. She’s all about realistic, doable steps that bring more calm and connection into family life.
2025-10-1456 minPaging Dr. Mom10: Motherhood, Guilt, and Grace: How Dr. Krista Cassel Balances Career and FamilyIn this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Dr. Krista Cassel joins me to talk about the messy, meaningful reality of modern motherhood. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, lactation consultant, small business owner, and mom of three, Krista brings a rare blend of professional insight and personal honesty. We dive into the invisible work of mothering, the myth of balance, the guilt that so many working moms carry, and how grace, not perfection, is what truly sustains us. Whether you’re juggling clinic notes and soccer practices, pumping between shifts, or just trying to stay present in the chaos, this episode is...
2025-10-0735 minPaging Dr. MomBonus 1: Motherhood, Medicine, and Mental Load: Dr. Karen Leitner on Redefining Success Without GuiltIf you’ve ever felt like you had to push through pain, guilt, or exhaustion just to prove you’re a “good doctor” or a “good mom,” this episode is for you. Dr. Karen Leitner joins me for a raw, relatable conversation about perfectionism, burnout, and the emotional toll of always holding it together. We talk about why women physicians often carry double the guilt, how self-compassion actually leads to better care, and what it looks like to stop pretending everything’s fine. Karen shares her own journey with burnout and undiagnosed ADHD, and I open up about the time I kept wo...
2025-10-0253 minPaging Dr. Mom9: Finding Calm in Chaos: Stacey Johnson on Overcoming Grief, Decision Fatigue & Reclaiming YourselfIn this inspiring conversation, Stacey Johnson opens up about her journey through grief, motherhood, and the invisible weight so many women carry. We talk about decision fatigue, overthinking, and the power of nervous system regulation to bring calm even in the busiest seasons of life. Stacey shares how she went from reacting in chaos to reclaiming herself with intention—and how you can, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying it all alone, this episode is a reminder that calm, clarity, and self-love are possible.Connect with Stacey:Facebook: facebo...
2025-09-3044 minPaging Dr. Mom8: Finding Love as a Busy Mom: Practical Dating Advice with Lena EhrenbergIn this enlightening conversation, Lena Ehrenberg shares her transformative journey that began in the south of France, emphasizing the importance of self-connection and personal growth in the context of dating and relationships. She discusses how women often lose themselves in relationships and the necessity of prioritizing self-care. Lena provides practical advice on finding time for oneself, navigating the dating landscape, and recognizing when one is ready to date again. She highlights the significance of transferring skills from professional success to personal relationships and encourages women to be open to new connections. The conversation also touches on the challenges of...
2025-09-2353 minPaging Dr. Mom7: Motherhood Without Sacrifice: How to Balance Career, Family, and Your Own Worth with Reesa MoralaMotherhood often comes with impossible expectations: sacrifice everything, excel at work, keep relationships perfect, and never show struggle. In this powerful conversation, licensed marriage and family therapist Reesa Morala shares how breaking generational patterns and practicing self-compassion can transform both moms and families. Drawing from her own journey, growing up in an emotionally immature home and parenting a medically complex child, Reesa blends professional expertise with lived experience to offer practical strategies for easing mom guilt, sharing the mental load, and modelling balance for your children. Tune in for an honest, empowering perspective on why taking care of yourself...
2025-09-1645 minPaging Dr. Mom6: Sleep Tips for Busy Moms: Daycare, Twins, and Restoring Your SanitySleepless nights don’t have to be the norm. In this episode, I chat with Laura Van Luven, RN, nurse coach, sleep consultant, and mom of five (including twins!), about practical, compassionate sleep solutions for busy families.Laura shares why “cry it out” isn’t the only option, how to use your baby’s natural rhythms, and tips for navigating daycare, nannies, and even twins. We also talk about the connection between sleep and mental health, and why giving yourself permission to rest is essential, not selfish.Connect with Laura:Instagram: @twin.sleep.help...
2025-09-0951 minPaging Dr. Mom5: Parenting Through Overwhelm: How to Handle Disrespect, Parental Alienation, and BFRBs with Laura HobsonIn this episode, I sit down with Laura Hobson (@hopeandhealingcoach), a BFRB and habit coach who combines her background as a mental health clinician with her own journey through burnout and motherhood. Laura shares practical tools for handling disrespectful behavior, coping with the heartbreak of parental alienation, and supporting kids who struggle with hair pulling or skin picking, all while reminding us that self-compassion and letting go of comparison are key to thriving as parents. Connect with Laura on Facebook and Instagram, grab her freebie “5 Unexpected Ways to Hack Your Habit,” and...
2025-09-0249 minPaging Dr. Mom4: Balancing It All: Motherhood, Career, and Caregiving with Jennifer ArmendarizWhat happens when the caregiver needs care too? In this powerful episode, nurse practitioner Jennifer Armendariz shares her story of juggling a demanding oncology career, parenting teens, and caring for her mother with cancer. From burnout and survival mode to setting boundaries and embracing imperfection, Jennifer opens up about what it really means to be in the sandwich generation—and how she’s learning to care for herself, too.IG@ JennLanae Tiktok @ Jennylanae This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdow...
2025-09-0241 minPaging Dr. Mom2: Navigating Motherhood's Messy Beautiful Journey: Interview with Naiomi Catron, Lactation SpecialistStruggling to juggle motherhood and career? You’re not alone. In this honest and hilarious episode, Dr. Angela Downey chats with Naiomi Catron, labor nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Milk Diva, about the messy beauty of early motherhood. From car naps to cold coffee, Naiomi shares real talk on feeding, burnout, and redefining success. Tune in for laughs, practical tips, and a big dose of mom-to-mom honesty.Naiomi is leaving all guests a gift, click below10 Common Breastfeeding Pitfalls to AvoidShe can be reached at:IG: @boobbossbusiness...
2025-09-0249 minPaging Dr. Mom3: Dropping the Super Mom Myth: Interview with Angie Weber From the Parent ToolboxFeeling overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood? You’re not alone. In this honest and uplifting conversation, Angie Weber—parent coach, mom of twins, and creator of the Calm Family Planner—shares how small shifts like 15-minute family meetings and emotional awareness can create big changes at home. From battling anxiety to redefining success, Angie offers real talk and practical tools for building a calmer, more connected family life.IG: @theparenttoolboxLinkedin: AngieWeberFacebook: TheParentToolboxThe CALM Family planner This episode includes a paid p...
2025-09-0248 minPaging Dr. MomWelcome to my newest podcast!In this kickoff episode of Paging Dr. Mom, Dr. Angelle Downey shares the story behind the podcast and why she created a space for professional women trying to juggle career, kids, mental load, and identity.Click below to purchase the 365 day journal I created called Enough As I Grow. I am a proud affiliate partner with Amazon and will receive a commission from purchases at no extra cost to you. 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Email: drangeladowney@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Upbeat Strings by Evan Mac...
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