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Motherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: Gun Violence Statistics and How Changes Can be Made with Violence Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn JetelinaOver 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!Here is today’s featured episode with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, listen as she talks about gun violence and the changes that need to be made.Gun violence has become a devastating problem in the United States. To put it into perspective, there’s about 120 firearms per 100 people in the United States. It may feel like...2024-11-0651 minMotherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Catherine SchmidtOver 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!Here is today’s featured episode with Dr. Catherine Schmidt as she discusses postpartum depression and or anxiety.One in five moms experience postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety. Recent research shows that half of moms experience intrusive thoughts during their motherhood journey. Do these statistics surprise you? If you are experiencing any of these...2024-10-021h 39Motherhood Meets MedicineInside the Teenage Mind with Dr. Jenny RoseYour teenager is meant to make mistakes and push the envelope when it comes to boundaries and expectations. They’re learning who they are as individuals rather than as sons or daughters. So how do we keep them safe while still letting them try and fail? It all starts with the boundaries you’re setting with your young children today. If you’re having your very first talk about curfews and drinking with your child as you drop them off at a school party, you’re too late. Dr. Jenny Rose joins me to share mo...2024-06-0558 minMotherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: A New Marriage Model That Will Transform Your Relationship (even after kids) with Kaley and Nate Klemp of The 80/80 MarriageOver 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...2024-05-0153 minMotherhood Meets MedicineNutrition for Brainpower: A Deep Dive with Dietician Barbie BoulesWith 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, an...2024-03-271h 02Motherhood Meets MedicineDeveloping Emotional Intelligence in Your Child with Gabriela BlancoWhen 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...2024-03-131h 03Motherhood Meets MedicineMatrescence and the Maternal Brain with Nikki PensakYour 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...2024-02-2852 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhat To Do When Your Child Lies with Amie AngerWhat 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 St...2024-02-2155 minMotherhood Meets MedicineNavigating Motherhood and the Quest for Support in America with Stephanie Defilippis“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 o...2024-02-1456 minMotherhood Meets MedicineThe Impact of Screen Time on Young Minds with Dr. Alison YeungWhat 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...2024-01-3158 minMotherhood Meets MedicineCo-Regulation Strategies for Connected Parenting with Dr. Sarah BrenIn 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 the...2024-01-171h 01Motherhood Meets MedicineA Guide on How to Navigate Special Education in Schools with Psychologist, Caitlin McLarnonDo 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...2024-01-101h 08Motherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: The History of Abortion in the U.S. + Legal Facts About Abortion with Sharon McMahonIt’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...2023-12-271h 20Motherhood Meets MedicineCreating a Home for Purposeful Play with Dr. Marissa AronPurposeful 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 simpl...2023-12-2052 minMotherhood Meets MedicineEmbracing Diverse Paths in Infant Nutrition with Pediatric NP & Lactation Counselor, Erin MooreOne 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 form...2023-12-1345 minMotherhood Meets MedicineSupporting Your Child's Motor Development From Infancy and Beyond with Meg GarhanOne 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 out...2023-12-0640 minMotherhood Meets MedicineNature's Rx: The Science of Forest Bathing with Laura CochraneHuman 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 m...2023-11-2959 minMotherhood Meets MedicineConfronting Postpartum Psychosis with Ayana Lage 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...2023-11-2257 minMotherhood Meets MedicineNavigating Challenges with Responsive Parenting: Tips from Liz LuizeThere 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 childr...2023-11-151h 16Motherhood Meets MedicineBreaking Stereotypes: Nurturing Boys to Champion Gender Equality with Dr. Shelly Vaziri FlaisLife 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 Med...2023-11-081h 01Motherhood Meets MedicineUnlocking the Secrets of Sleep: A Conversation with Sleep Scientist, Dr. Laura Gainche, Ph.DYour 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 a...2023-11-011h 07Motherhood Meets MedicineParenting Through Attachment with Michelle CharriereEver 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 att...2023-10-251h 03Motherhood Meets MedicineAlexandra Ford’s Story of Human Trafficking - what it looks like and what to look out forWhat 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 t...2023-10-1856 minMotherhood Meets MedicineThe Hidden Costs of Social Media: A Conversation with Jenny Wise BlackIf 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 Los...2023-10-111h 11Motherhood Meets MedicineThe Hidden Work: Regina Lark, Ph.D. on Emotional Labor and Gender EquityHave 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-a...2023-10-0455 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDeveloping Emotional Fluency Within Ourselves and Our Children with Dr. Maiysha ClairborneAs 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...2023-09-2758 minMotherhood Meets MedicineSex Positivity, Low Libido, and Creating More Intimacy in Your Relationships with Dr. Sadaf LodhiDiscussing 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...2023-09-2053 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow Do You Decide Which Digital Media and Apps Your Child Can Use? with Dr. Katie DavisAre 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...2023-09-1359 minMotherhood Meets MedicinePrimary Infertility, Secondary Infertility, & How to Optimize Fertility with Dr. Carolina M. SueldoAlthough 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...2023-09-061h 00Motherhood Meets MedicineDo Kids ACTUALLY Need a Multivitamin? + Social Media Use and Body Image Challenges with Dr. Wendy HunterAs 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...2023-08-3057 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhat’s “Normal” for Your Toddler’s Speech? with Melissa MinneySpeech 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...2023-08-0256 minMotherhood Meets MedicineTransitions, Routines, and Time Management for Kids with Ashley BartleyAs 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 Sta...2023-07-2647 minMotherhood Meets MedicineEar Infections Demystified: A Parent's Guide to Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Nicole AaronsonEar 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 w...2023-07-1934 minMotherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: Reframing Toddler Tantrums with Dr. Becky KennedyTantrums. 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...2023-07-131h 02Motherhood Meets MedicineLISTENER FAVORITE: Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin from Food Science BabeOver 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, i...2023-07-0558 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDental Care During and After Pregnancy with Dr. Fatima RobertsonRoutine 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...2023-06-2849 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhat You Can Do To Protect Your Children From the Dangers of the Internet with Susie HargreavesDisclaimer: 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.2023-06-2149 minMotherhood Meets MedicineAttachment Theory & What Parents Can do to Support Healthy Attachment with Dr. Alex ShrakeWhat 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 Califo...2023-06-1458 minMotherhood Meets MedicineTeaching Our Children About Healthy Relationships and Boundaries with Dr. Kelly GentryHow 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. S...2023-06-0753 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDigital Detox: Why These Women Decided to Quit Social Media (and How It’s Going!)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...2023-05-3153 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhat to Do If You Suffer From Headaches or Migraines with Dr. Meg MillThe 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...2023-05-2449 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDyslexia and The Need for Change In Our Schools with Robin ZikmundOne 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 s...2023-05-101h 00Motherhood Meets MedicineEczema Triggers: How Sleep, Food, Hydration, and Stress Affect Your Skin with Christa BieglerAt 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...2023-05-031h 13Motherhood Meets MedicineNavigating Racial Biases in Children: Addressing Unconscious Bias Early On with Dr. Anjali FergusonThere 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...2023-04-2642 minMotherhood Meets MedicineThe Reality of Being a “Selfless Mother” + The Power of Play with Dr. Sam CaseyMany 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 eve...2023-04-1953 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhy Schools Need to Shift to Structured Literacy with Jeanne JeupThere 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...2023-04-1258 minMotherhood Meets MedicineFilling the Postpartum Gap with Dr. Lara Morgan LeeWhat’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...2023-04-051h 02Motherhood Meets MedicineStrength Training, Protein Intake, and Getting Back to Basics with Kate LemereDo 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....2023-03-291h 00Motherhood Meets MedicinePractical Ways to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout in Motherhood with Dr. Sarah PosposMoms 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...2023-03-2253 minMotherhood Meets MedicineRebuilding Your Core Strength: Using Breathwork to Re-Engage Your Pelvic Floor with Joy BlackI’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 str...2023-03-1559 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDoes Your Toddler Need Speech Therapy? 5 Signs to Look Out for with Joanne W. CazeauAs 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.2023-03-0857 minMotherhood Meets MedicineWhat is PCOS and How It Relates to Fertility with Dr. Ilana ResslerHave 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...2023-03-0145 minMotherhood Meets MedicineShifting Our Body From a State of Tension to Safety and Stability with Dr. Jen FraboniChronic 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 ap...2023-02-221h 01Motherhood Meets MedicineExercising during Pregnancy with Dr. Mae HughesThere 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 tr...2023-02-1557 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow to Navigate Misinformation as a Parent Online, Vaccine Schedules, and More with Dr. Rebekah DiamondBeing 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 Diamon...2023-02-081h 08Motherhood Meets MedicineGo From F***strated to Sexually Liberated with Katie RobertsReady 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 d...2023-02-0156 minMotherhood Meets MedicineSharenting: Child Exploitation and Minor Safety on Social Media with Sarah Adams‘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 onl...2023-01-251h 12Motherhood Meets MedicineWhat I Wish I Knew Before My C-Section with Whitney Sallee PfisterI 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 m...2023-01-181h 02Motherhood Meets MedicinePregnancy Risks, Abortion, and Increasing Maternal Mortality Rates with Sarah LittlePregnancy 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...2023-01-111h 12Motherhood Meets MedicineWhy Can’t Our Kids Read? Understanding the Science of Reading with Miss BethDo 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 Cit...2023-01-041h 29Motherhood Meets MedicineMotherhood, Finding Joy, and Eliminating Comparison with Catherine O'BrienBecoming 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 m...2022-12-211h 00Motherhood Meets MedicineHow America is Failing Mothers: Part 3Today’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 i...2022-12-1452 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow America is Failing Mothers: Part 2Today’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...2022-12-0757 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow America is Failing Mothers: Part 1There 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 ch...2022-11-3053 minMotherhood Meets MedicineBreak Free From Reactive Parenting with Laura Linn KnightHave 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 ev...2022-11-2355 minMotherhood Meets MedicineA Journey Through Infertility with Lindsey HorningThis 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 an...2022-11-161h 05Motherhood Meets MedicineThe Enneagram and How It Can Help Your Relationships with Amy WicksAre 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...2022-11-091h 09Motherhood Meets MedicineCrash Course on Breastfeeding with Lactation Consultant, Beth Iovinelli, RNBeing 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 experi...2022-11-021h 07Motherhood Meets MedicineA New Marriage Model That Will Transform Your Relationship (even after kids) with Kaley and Nate Klemp of The 80/80 MarriageWhen 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...2022-10-2658 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow Limiting Access to Abortion Impacts Marginalized People with Dr. Erica MontesSince 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 th...2022-10-1957 minMotherhood Meets MedicineDomestic Violence: Stats, Red Flags, Coercive Control, and How to Help with Nikki TicknorDid 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 pr...2022-10-121h 07Motherhood Meets MedicineNew COVID Boosters, Pediatric COVID Vaccine, and Monkeypox with Dr. Elisabeth MarnikGrowing 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...2022-10-051h 04Motherhood Meets MedicineAbortion Stories: Taking a Walk With Women Who Have All Had Different ExperiencesDisclaimer: 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 d...2022-09-281h 07Motherhood Meets MedicineAddressing the Children’s Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Ariana HoetOver 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 to...2022-09-2155 minMotherhood Meets MedicineUnlearning Traditional Gender Norms to Move Towards Household Equality with Kate Mangino, PhDGender 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...2022-09-141h 06Motherhood Meets MedicineThe Stress Effects of Gun Violence on Our Children: What Parents and Schools Can Do with Dr. Nicole Christian-BrathwaiteThe 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 i...2022-09-0748 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow to Help Your Children Have a Healthy Relationship with Food with Dr. Taylor ArnoldFeeding 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 wi...2022-08-311h 02Motherhood Meets MedicineThe Personal Effects of Joining an MLM with Lauren Futrell DunawayMulti-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, R...2022-08-241h 16Motherhood Meets Medicine76. What Do You Really Need in a Prenatal Vitamin? with Registered Dietician Ayla BarmmerWhen 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 wel...2022-08-1757 minMotherhood Meets MedicineCombating Low Sex Desire After Having Children with Thea JanskyHaving the open conversation about sex and low libido can be really difficult. It’s a very personal, deep topic that many go through and don’t have a resource or an outlet to express their struggles or feel comfortable talking about it. As a mother and a wife, being intimate can be low on your list of priorities. Your sex drive with your partner may be low, or not as it use to be in the beginning of your relationship. If you are feeling this way, please know that it is extremely common among women.This episo...2022-08-101h 09Motherhood Meets MedicineWhy Abortion is Basic Healthcare with Dr. Marta PerezIn today's episode, Dr. Marta Perez and I are addressing the delicate subject of abortion. The goal of this podcast is to educate from an evidence based position and to reach those that may have opposing views to our own. We hope that this podcast will give you the tools that you need to answer difficult questions that someone may ask you, such as, does life begin at conception? This episode will cover the definition of abortion, and medical terminology that is used with diagnosis and treatment, and how this can complicate things when it comes to a...2022-08-031h 11Motherhood Meets MedicineDaily Mindfulness Practices for Busy Moms with Josephine AtluriIn today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded by so many things that distract us from being in the present moment. With so much that we can access within our fingertips, whether it’s social media, our computers, or the news, it can be really tough to tune into ourselves. Truthfully, it can sometimes feel better to distract ourselves than to really dig deep to understand how and why we feel the ways that we do. It’s time that we all learned how to be a bit more mindful. Mindfulness is so much more than meditati...2022-07-2757 minMotherhood Meets MedicineThe Current Unsustainability of American Motherhood with Dr. Colleen ReichmannAs mothers in the United States, we have a lot to be overwhelmed and angry about right now. On today’s episode I have Dr. Colleen Reichmann here to rage about the unsustainability of motherhood in America. My purpose of this episode is to make mothers like you feel less alone. I hope this conversation makes you feel validated and lets you know that you aren’t fighting this fight by yourself. With everything going on in the world right now, many of us may feel frightened, sad, frustrated, or angry today. Expressing these feelings and having them...2022-07-2059 minMotherhood Meets MedicineGun Violence Statistics and How Changes Can be Made with Violence Epidemiologist, Dr. Katelyn JetelinaGun violence has become a devastating problem in the United States. To put it into perspective, there’s about 120 firearms per 100 people in the United States. It may feel like we have no control over making changes, but there are steps that we can take. The number one place to start is educating ourselves about gun violence. We need to know more about it, and understand how we can reduce these fatalities in our everyday culture. We all want to make our country safer for our children and for ourselves. That’s why I’m bringing Dr. Katelyn...2022-07-1349 minMotherhood Meets MedicineHow Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers & Their Mental Health with Dr. Pooja LakshminOn today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Pooja. Dr. Pooja and I discuss women’s mental health issues during postpartum, weaning off breastfeeding, how society lacks the support women need and so much more. Whether or not you believe that women need critical help during this time after birth, it is important to recognize their needs as a mother and a person to give themselves and their families everything they can. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD is the Founder and CEO of Gemma, the first digital education platform dedicated exclusively to women’s mental health, centering impact + equity...2022-07-0648 minMotherhood Meets MedicineRaising Awareness Around Kids' Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis with Dr. Betty ChoiAs a parent we are always worried about the happiness and safety of our children. One thing some of us may take for granted is the health of our children when they don’t have allergies. Food allergies change the way a family dines at restaurants, prepares food at home, and engages in social activities. Dr. Choi shares her experience being both a doctor and a mother to a food allergy warrior.Dr. Betty Choi is a board certified pediatrician, author and education advocate. Dr. Choi has worked at both Boston Children's Hospital and UC...2022-06-151h 01Motherhood Meets MedicineHow to Raise Resilient Children and Teens with Dr. Robyne Hanley-DafoeIt’s safe to say that most people have struggled in some way or another during the pandemic. This is especially true for women who had to navigate leaving their jobs, childcare, and virtual schooling. With the war in Ukraine and not to mention inflation, there is no better time to have a guest on to talk about resiliency. If Covid-19 taught us anything, it’s that we must raise our children to be brave and adaptable because we never know what can happen in this world. In today's episode, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and I talk about raising resilient child...2022-06-0152 minMotherhood Meets MedicineUnderstanding and Supporting Gender Diverse Youth with Dr. Kathryn LoweToday, kids are much more informed about gender identity than years ago. I know that when I was a child, we did not learn about gender diverse youth and how to support them. Now that I’m a parent I find it so important to have open conversations with my children so that they feel comfortable telling us anything. Dr. Kathryn Lowe joins me on this episode to educate us on how we can support our children, especially if they are a part of the LGBTQ community. We talk about how to support gender diverse children, how to...2022-05-181h 00Motherhood Meets MedicineDebunking Myths on Nutrition, Diets, and MLMs with Abby LangerOne thing that bothered me when I had social media was the amount of information, or rather misinformation, about nutrition that people would share. People that are a part of multi level marketing companies (MLM’s) were claiming they were nutrition experts without any valid qualifications. These companies can cause harm to people who trust and purchase these products that are not regulated or backed by science. Abby Langer, a Registered Dietitian, joined me to help guide my listeners on what to look out for when it comes to nutritional products on social media. Abby Lang...2022-05-0547 minMotherhood Meets MedicineBotox Myths, Side Effects, and More with Claire O'BryanTell me I’m not the only one that didn’t have a skincare routine until I entered my thirties. I’ve come a long way, but have yet to pull the trigger on Botox. It seems like it’s such a hot topic right now, and I can’t say I haven’t had questions about Botox myself. I invited my guest, Claire O’Bryan, on the podcast to answer all the questions about injections. She debunks a lot of myths that circle around Botox, some that even surprised me!Claire O'Bryan is a nurse practitio...2022-04-271h 08Motherhood Meets MedicineDiscussing Sex with Our Children: When, How, Why with Amy Winifred LangOne of the most dreaded topics most parents probably think about when it comes to their children is sex. That’s at least the case for my listeners, as I got probably the most questions about this topic than any other before. I invited Amy Lang onto the episode today to talk all about sex, and she didn’t disappoint. She has such great suggestions that will certainly give confidence to those parents that feel totally uncomfortable. Amy Lang is a sexuality educator who helps parents become their kids go-to Birds and the Bees expert. Amy started her co...2022-04-201h 00Motherhood Meets MedicineLeaving Social Media Q+AToday’s episode is the last episode of my “leaving social media” series. I hope that you’ve enjoyed these episodes as much as I have. Throughout this series, I have encouraged you to leave me voice messages with any questions that you have about my experience as an influencer, what it has been like to leave social media, etc. Many of you did follow through with asking questions on my voicemail and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from you! In this episode, I will feature some of these questions from my community. You will hear the voices of community members...2022-04-1342 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineBuilding a Thriving Mother-Daughter Relationship with Dr. Michelle DeeringAre you a mother of girls and constantly asking yourself if you’re doing the right thing when it comes to your parenting? I know I do! That’s why in this episode I am speaking with Dr. Michelle Deering, a licensed psychologist who believes that every mother and daughter should have a thriving, loving relationship. We will be discussing the importance of the mother-daughter relationship and how we can flourish it from the toddler years to adulthood. Head to the show notes for resources from this episode: lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Use code LYNZY for 30% off N...2022-03-231h 00
Motherhood Meets MedicineBalancing the Tech World as a Small Business with Dani BruflodtFor those of you who have been listening to my solo podcast episodes lately, you know that my choice to leave social media was not an easy or quick one. I have been totally honest about the effects that this choice may have on those of us who have online businesses and brands. On today's episode I chat with Dani Brufoldt about her previous career working as a social media agency with larger brands and how she transitioned into working for herself while building her own brand. We talk about how she utilizes social media in a h...2022-03-1647 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineHow to Talk to Kids About Death with Death Educator, Angela AlbertoIf you could think of one topic that most people tend to avoid, it would probably be the topic of death. This is certainly not the case for Angela Alberto who is a death midwife. I could totally relate to her perspective that life is short and it’s best to be prepared, most likely from my experience in the emergency room. She joined me today to talk all about what a death midwife does and how she helps families going through the process of taking care of a terminally ill family member. Angela shared that she nev...2022-03-091h 11
Motherhood Meets MedicineHow I Prepared to Leave Social Media as a BrandI’m glad you’ve joined me on my third episode in my leaving social media series. I’ve talked at length about the reason that I left social media and I’ve heard from many of you that feel the same way. This wasn’t something I decided to do without strategic planning, and I want to share exactly how I did that so you can do it too. Trust me, you won’t regret it! Don’t forget to submit any questions that you have by leaving a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MotherhoodMeets...2022-03-0239 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineRapid Fire Q&A on the COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5 with Dr. Arunima AgarwalIn today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Arunima Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal and I will go through a rapid fire Q&A with regards to the COVID vaccine for children under five. I know that so many parents were looking forward to February coming along and hopefully having this vaccine approved for kids under five, myself included. Unfortunately, that did not get approved this month. So in this conversation, we are looking at why this vaccine hasn’t been approved, when we can expect it to be, where to find research-backed information to guide your decision, and more. ...2022-02-2331 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineThe Turning PointOn my first solo episode last week, I spoke about the beginning years of my blog and how it was such a great outlet for me to be creative. I also spoke about the turning point, where things started to shift for both myself and the people that were consuming social media content. This became even more apparent with the creation of Instagram stories, where you had a 24-hour window to access content that you didn’t want to miss with the fear of missing out on the newest information. That brings me to today’s episode, where...2022-02-1650 min
Motherhood Meets MedicineFrom Blogger to Instagram InfluencerWelcome to the first episode of my new solo series. I was inspired to do this because there was a huge influx of questions I received from my listeners as to why I left social media. The answer to that question is incredibly complex and was made due to what I learned about myself, the industry, and life as a whole. I hope my story can inspire all of us to really take note of our social media use and how we’re processing information daily. I want to start off by saying this series will be rem...2022-02-021h 04
Motherhood Meets MedicineA Quick Announcement on Screen-Free AugustI am going screen-free for the entire month of August and I encourage you to join me! In this quick announcement episode, I'm sharing why I'm ditching the screens. Motherhood Meets Medicine will be back with new episodes every Wednesday beginning September 1st, 2021. Until then, enjoy your solitude and extra time with loved ones! Resources Mentioned: -Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World -Join me for a screening of The Social Dilemma: bigmarker.com/start1/The-Social-Dilemma-Hosted-by-START-and-Lynzy-and-Co Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For...2021-08-0403 min