Motherhood Meets Medicine
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.
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155: How to Maintain Current Friendships and Build New Ones as A Mom with Danielle Bayard Jackson
April 03, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutesIs it impossible to build new friendships when you become a mother? How about maintaining the relationships you already have? No. It’s not. In fact, it’s vitally important to our health that we continue to actively build and maintain our relationships. But how do we do that when we’re juggling all the things as moms, wives, employees, business owners, etc? Here to share her tips and strategies for navigating friendships is Danielle Bayard Jackson. Danielle is a female friendship coach and ed...
154: Nutrition for Brainpower: A Deep Dive with Dietician Barbie Boules
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourWith 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 ...
153: The Power of the Dyslexic Brain with April McMurtrey
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutesIf you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that one of our children has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Once she was finally diagnosed, an entire world of knowledge and resources opened up for us. But it took a LONG time to get to this point. Because of our journey, it’s important to me to share expert information with you about this extremely common neurological condition. Which is why I reached out to April McMurtrey. April is a professional reading specialist, dysle...
152: Developing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child with Gabriela Blanco
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourWhen 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 “ho...
151: The Future of IVF with Dr. Erica Bove
March 06, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourIf you’ve seen the news at all lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that all embryos are children. But what does that mean? What implications does this ruling have for the future of IVF? Here to share more about what this could mean for hopeful families is Dr. Erica Bove. Erica is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. Sh...
150: Matrescence and the Maternal Brain with Nikki Pensak
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutesYour 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 ...
149: What To Do When Your Child Lies with Amie Anger
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutesWhat is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment and think through what their lie is really telling you? I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, this lie is a gift, but what if that’s exactly what it is? Amie Anger joins me to share what to do when your child lies and strategies for figuring out the root cause of their lying. Amie is a child and family therapist and mom of 6. After two years of post-grad training at Yale Child Study Center,...
148: Navigating Motherhood and the Quest for Support in America with Stephanie Defilippis
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes“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 individual...
147: Parenting Through Tantrums, No Matter the Age with Dr. Rebecca Hershberg
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutesHave you ever wondered why your child randomly loses their mind over the smallest things? You’re going along, everyone is happy and thriving, and then a pea touches the potatoes and it seems like the world has caught on fire. Believe it or not, there’s nothing wrong with your peas or potatoes, and there’s also likely nothing wrong with your child. Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author and Public Speaker, who has been helping parents with their kids and vi...
146: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Minds with Dr. Alison Yeung
January 31, 2024 09:30 - 58 minutesWhat 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 prac...
145: A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourA couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that episode Caitlin shared how different these programs are from school to school, district to district, state to state. So what do you do if your child isn’t getting the attention and services they need? That’s where people like Vickie Brett, Esq. come in. Vickie is a Special Education Attorney in California. Her nonprofit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project, IEP for sho...
144: Co-Regulation Strategies for Connected Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren
January 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourIn 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 pas...
143: A Guide on How to Navigate Special Education in Schools with Psychologist, Caitlin McLarnon
January 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourDo 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 di...
YOUR FAVORITE LISTENS: The History of Abortion in the U.S. + Legal Facts About Abortion with Sharon McMahon
December 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIt’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 le...
142: Creating a Home for Purposeful Play with Dr. Marissa Aron
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutesPurposeful 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 ...
141: Embracing Diverse Paths in Infant Nutrition with Pediatric NP & Lactation Counselor, Erin Moore
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutesOne 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 ...
140: Supporting Your Child's Motor Development From Infancy and Beyond with Meg Garhan
December 06, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutesOne 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 NI...
139: Nature's Rx: The Science of Forest Bathing with Laura Cochrane
November 29, 2023 17:18 - 59 minutesHuman 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...
138: Confronting Postpartum Psychosis with Ayana Lage
November 22, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesTrigger 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...
137: Navigating Challenges with Responsive Parenting: Tips from Liz Luize
November 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThere 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...
136: Breaking Stereotypes: Nurturing Boys to Champion Gender Equality with Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais
November 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourLife 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...
135: Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: A Conversation with Sleep Scientist, Dr. Laura Gainche, Ph.D
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourYour 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 s...
134: Parenting Through Attachment with Michelle Charriere
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourEver 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 Secur...
133: Alexandra Ford’s Story of Human Trafficking - what it looks like and what to look out for
October 18, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutesWhat 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-fou...
132: The Hidden Costs of Social Media: A Conversation with Jenny Wise Black
October 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourIf 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 a...
131: The Hidden Work: Regina Lark, Ph.D. on Emotional Labor and Gender Equity
October 04, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutesHave 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 ow...
130. Developing Emotional Fluency Within Ourselves and Our Children with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesAs 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 fo...
129. Sex Positivity, Low Libido, and Creating More Intimacy in Your Relationships with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi
September 20, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesDiscussing 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. D...
128. How Do You Decide Which Digital Media and Apps Your Child Can Use? with Dr. Katie Davis
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutesAre 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 nearl...
127. Primary Infertility, Secondary Infertility, & How to Optimize Fertility with Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo
September 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourAlthough 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 U...
126. Do Kids ACTUALLY Need a Multivitamin? + Social Media Use and Body Image Challenges with Dr. Wendy Hunter
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutesAs 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 Cor...
125. What’s “Normal” for Your Toddler’s Speech? with Melissa Minney
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutesSpeech 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 Raisi...
124. Transitions, Routines, and Time Management for Kids with Ashley Bartley
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutesAs 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 Counse...
123. Ear Infections Demystified: A Parent's Guide to Prevention and Treatment with Dr. Nicole Aaronson
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutesEar 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 Wilmin...
122. LISTENER FAVORITE: Reframing Toddler Tantrums with Dr. Becky Kennedy
July 13, 2023 18:19 - 1 hourTantrums. 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 e...
121. LISTENER FAVORITE: Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin from Food Science Babe
July 05, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesOver 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, n...
120. Dental Care During and After Pregnancy with Dr. Fatima Robertson
June 28, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutesRoutine 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 spe...
119. What You Can Do To Protect Your Children From the Dangers of the Internet with Susie Hargreaves
June 21, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutesDisclaimer: 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 cont...
118. Attachment Theory & What Parents Can do to Support Healthy Attachment with Dr. Alex Shrake
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesWhat 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...
117. Teaching Our Children About Healthy Relationships and Boundaries with Dr. Kelly Gentry
June 07, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesHow 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. D...
116. Digital Detox: Why These Women Decided to Quit Social Media (and How It’s Going!)
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesSocial 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 me...
115. What to Do If You Suffer From Headaches or Migraines with Dr. Meg Mill
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutesThe 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 a...
114. Life Beyond the Filter: A Candid Conversation on Leaving Instagram with Rachael Kincaid
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutesSocial media consumes so much time for so many of us. There are many benefits to social media but there are also many drawbacks, especially when it begins to affect family, our time management, and our mental health. Rachael Kincaid is joining me today to talk about how she decided it was time for her to leave social media after being active on it, and building a fairly large following, for nearly 20 years. Born and raised in the Carolinas, Alaska is now Rachael Kincaid’s home. She is a doct...
113. Dyslexia and The Need for Change In Our Schools with Robin Zikmund
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourOne 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...
112. Eczema Triggers: How Sleep, Food, Hydration, and Stress Affect Your Skin with Christa Biegler
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourAt 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 h...
111. Navigating Racial Biases in Children: Addressing Unconscious Bias Early On with Dr. Anjali Ferguson
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutesThere 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-respo...
110. The Reality of Being a “Selfless Mother” + The Power of Play with Dr. Sam Casey
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesMany 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 child...
109. Why Schools Need to Shift to Structured Literacy with Jeanne Jeup
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutesThere 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 t...
108. Filling the Postpartum Gap with Dr. Lara Morgan Lee
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWhat’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 ...
107. Strength Training, Protein Intake, and Getting Back to Basics with Kate Lemere
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourDo 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 ...