Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Juggling careers, kids, and health can be mayhem. Wondering how to keep all the balls in the air while still staying sane? Looking for information you can trust without getting overwhelmed? We're Dr. Lisa Varghese-Kroll and Dr. Lanre Falusi, two physicians, moms and longtime friends who break it all down for you so you can become empowered and stay connected. Join us for a biweekly chat about the latest in parenting, medical news, and doctor-mom life hacks ... and also chocolate. Probably a lot of talk about chocolate. To learn more about us and check out the show notes for each episode, visit https://hippocratichosts.com. And follow us on Instagram (@hippocratichosts), Twitter (@hippocratichost) and Facebook (Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts) for all the latest. And to become a Friend of the Hippocratic Hosts, check us out here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/982366/support
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#18: Sleep Child O' Mine: Teaching Healthy Sleep Habits to Babies, Kids and Teens
November 10, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBToday, we're diving in to the holy grail: training your baby to fall asleep and teaching older kids healthy sleep habits. Also, what's the latest on sleep safety for infants, and how can you know if you child has a medical problem affecting her sleep? Plus, we share a simple hack of the week to help keep your toddler in bed, using just duct tape - but it’s not what you’re thinking! Listen in to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook...
#17: It's Not Easy Being Green: Health and Environmental Justice
October 27, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about environmental justice. What is it? Why does it matter? And why are we talking about it on a podcast about health? Join us for the lowdown on what it means and what you can do to help. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Tha...
#16: Love 'Em and Don't Leave 'Em: Our Top Product Recommendations to Make Your Life Easier
October 13, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday, we’re sharing some of our favorite products that make our lives easier and more fun. We're talking electronics, games, home goods and even food. From gadgets that save us time, to items that keep our kids occupied or help them learn, to things that just plain make us laugh, listen in for our best recommendations, and check out our show notes at hippocratichosts.com for all the links! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twi...
#15: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Zzzzzs: Sleep and How to Get More of It
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode we're talking about sleep! The majority of us could use more or better sleep. How does sleep (or the lack of it) impact our health, and how has COVID-19 affected our ability to rest? How can you know if you're just tired or if you have an actual sleep disorder? And we share some great tips on how to successfully drift off to dreamland every night. Listen in! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinter...
#14: Eat at Mom's: The Joys and Challenges of Breastfeeding
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBToday we're talking about the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Why is breastmilk important for babies and moms? What's the latest on COVID-19 and breastfeeding recommendations? And we get real about the obstacles many women face, and how we can advocate for better laws to support nursing moms. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and rev...
#13: Birth Order in the Court: How Birth Order Does (or Doesn't) Affect Us
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about birth order. Firstborns, middle children, babies of the family, or onlies … how do these family positions affect your children’s personalities? How do they affect our own personalities as adults? And, really, does the science support any of this? Listen in for the scoop! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our sho...
#13: Birth Order in the Court
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about birth order. Firstborns, middle children, babies of the family, or onlies … how do these family positions affect your children’s personalities? How do they affect our own personalities as adults? And, really, does the science support any of this? Listen in for the scoop!
#12: All By My Self ... Care: Self-Care During a Pandemic and Otherwise
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn this episode, we talk about the people we most often forget to care for: ourselves. Why is self-care important? Can it really affect our health? And what are some easy ways we can fit it into our crazy lives? Tune in to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find t...
#12: All By My Self ... Care
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn this episode, we talk about the people we most often forget to care for: ourselves. Why is self-care important? Can it really affect our health? And what are some easy ways we can fit it into our crazy lives? Tune in to find out!
#11: COVID, Kids, and Pandemic Academics
August 04, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBToday we're talking about the coronavirus and kids. What's the latest data on how kids are affected by COVID-19? How can we support kids emotionally during an ongoing pandemic? And how on earth should we approach the complex challenge of school reopening? Join us to find out!
#11: COVID, Kids, and Pandemic Academics: The Great Back-to-School Decision
August 04, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBToday we're talking about the coronavirus and kids. What's the latest data on how kids are affected by COVID-19? How can we support kids emotionally during an ongoing pandemic? And how on earth should we approach the complex challenge of school reopening? Join us to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcast...
#10: Fake n' Bake: How to Recognize Reliable vs. Unreliable Information
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this episode, we talk about how to recognize good information versus bad. How can you tell whether something you read online is reliable? Does it really matter? And how can we stamp out myths and support the spread of facts in order to protect our families and communities? Tune in as we tackle the topic of fake news! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscri...
#10: Fake n' Bake
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this episode, we talk about how to recognize good information versus bad. How can you tell whether something you read online is reliable? Does it really matter? And how can we stamp out myths and support the spread of facts in order to protect our families and communities? Tune in as we tackle the topic of fake news!
#9: Tackling Race Part 2 - How to Talk to Kids and Others About Racism with Dr. Nia Heard-Garris
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn the second of our two-part series on race, racism, and health, we have a discussion with pediatrician and researcher Dr. Nia Heard-Garris on talking to kids and loved ones about racism: why it’s important, how to maintain momentum, and (if you haven't already) where on earth to start. You may recognize her from the recent CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall on racism, so we'll get her recommendations for anti-racist resources for kids and adults alike. Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc is a pediatrician...
#8: Tackling Race Part 1 - Race, Racism, and Health with Dr. Jacqueline Dougé
June 23, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn the first part of a two-part series on race, we’re talking to pediatrician, public health expert and What is Black? podcast host Dr. Jacqueline Dougé about the complex ways race and equity affect health outcomes and medical care. We'll define the buzzwords that seem to be everywhere these days, talk about our personal experiences, and learn about how race impacts both patients and providers. Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP is a general pediatrician and public health professional who hol...
#7: Taking a Moment
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBThe events in the United States over the past couple of weeks have been painful. We mourn the murders of black citizens and we’ve been moved by the massive protests around the world demanding racial equality. As physicians and mothers of color, we are particularly determined to move forward the discussion of race and racism from a public health standpoint. For that reason, we’ve decided not to release the episode originally scheduled for today. Instead, we're going to provide some useful ant...
#6: Hit Me With Your Best Shot (And On Time)
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode, we're giving you the straight talk about vaccines. The world is waiting with bated breath for a coronavirus vaccine, but how do vaccinations work? Why is the childhood vaccine schedule written the way it is? And what needs to happen before a COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone? Join us to find out!
#6: Hit Me With Your Best Shot (And On Time): Childhood and COVID Vaccines
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode, we're giving you the straight talk about vaccines. The world is waiting with bated breath for a coronavirus vaccine, but how do vaccinations work? Why is the childhood vaccine schedule written the way it is? And what needs to happen before a COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone? Join us to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subsc...
#5: Book on the Bright Side: Our Favorite Books for Adults and Kids
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode, we're talking about one of our favorite topics: books! Whether you're stuck at home and desperate for new titles to fill up your newly free hours, or an essential worker with no extra time but a need to unwind, or a parent looking for new kids' book ideas, our recommendations will have you covered! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to ou...
#5: Book on the Bright Side
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode, we're talking about one of our favorite topics: books! Whether you're stuck at home and desperate for new titles to fill up your newly free hours, or an essential worker with no extra time but a need to unwind, or a parent looking for new kids' book ideas, our recommendations will have you covered!
#4: Let's Talk About Tech, Baby: Managing Kids and Technology
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode, we're talking about kids and technology. How do you help your children reap the benefits of the technology and devices available to them, without letting that technology take over? How do we keep boundaries on tech during a global pandemic? And what's our life hack to help you stay connected in a healthy way? Tune in to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and y...
#4: Let's Talk About Tech, Baby
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this episode, we're talking about kids and technology. How do you help your children reap the benefits of the technology and devices available to them, without letting that technology take over? How do we keep boundaries on tech during a global pandemic? And what's our life hack to help you stay connected in a healthy way? Tune in to find out!
#3: The Unicorn of Work-Life Balance
April 11, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode, we tackle that elusive holy grail, work-life balance. What does it look like for two doctor-moms? Why is it important? Why is it so hard to reach? And what can we do to achieve it? Listen in to learn some tips you can use to empower yourself and make your family's life more manageable!
3- The Unicorn of Work-Life Balance
April 11, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode, we tackle that elusive holy grail, work-life balance. What does it look like for two doctor-moms? Why is it important? Why is it so hard to reach? And what can we do to achieve it? Also, we share our first Physician-Mom Life Hack of the Week. Listen in to learn some tips you can use to make your family's life more manageable!
2- The World According to Coronavirus
April 11, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat’s the latest medical information on the coronavirus pandemic? What do you need to know to protect your family? And how do you stay informed without getting overwhelmed? The Hippocratic Hosts are here to help. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our healthcare community and front-line/essential workers. The entire human race is grateful to you all.
#3: The Unicorn of Work-Life Balance: How to Achieve It
April 11, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode, we tackle that elusive holy grail, work-life balance. What does it look like for two doctor-moms? Why is it important? Why is it so hard to reach? And what can we do to achieve it? Listen in to learn some tips you can use to empower yourself and make your family's life more manageable! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and...
#2: The World According to Coronavirus: A Primer on COVID-19
April 11, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat’s the latest medical information on the coronavirus pandemic? What do you need to know to protect your family? And how do you stay informed without getting overwhelmed? The Hippocratic Hosts are here to help. Plus, we share our first Physician-Mom Life Hack of the Week. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our healthcare community and front-line/essential workers. The entire human race is grateful to you all. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on F...
#2: The World According to Coronavirus
April 11, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat’s the latest medical information on the coronavirus pandemic? What do you need to know to protect your family? And how do you stay informed without getting overwhelmed? The Hippocratic Hosts are here to help. Plus, we share our first Physician-Mom Life Hack of the Week. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our healthcare community and front-line/essential workers. The entire human race is grateful to you all.
#1: This Is Us (Briefly): Introducing Lanre and Lisa
April 04, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBIn our premiere episode, we introduce ourselves, our long history, and the story of how this podcast came to be. Want to know who we are, how we met, and what to expect from future episodes? Want to hear about the epic prank that solidified our friendship? Sit back and listen in! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Pod...
#1: This Is Us (Briefly)
April 04, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBIn our premiere episode, we introduce ourselves, our long history, and the story of how this podcast came to be. Want to know who we are, how we met, and what to expect from future episodes? Want to hear about the epic prank that solidified our friendship? Sit back and listen in!
1 - This Is Us (Briefly)
April 04, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBIn our premiere episode, we introduce ourselves, our long history, and the story of how this podcast came to be. Want to know who we are, how we met, and what to expect from future episodes? Want to hear about the epic prank that solidified our friendship? Sit back and listen in!