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The 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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The 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.

    Nutrition for Brainpower: A Deep Dive with Dietician Barbie Boules

    Nutrition for Brainpower: A Deep Dive with Dietician Barbie Boules

    With processed foods being so excessively available to us, how do we nourish our brains and fuel our bodies for longevity? Believe it or not, you can use nutrition for brainpower and to deter the effects of neurological dysfunction and disease. 
    Here to do a deep dive on what to eat to support your brain and body for life is Barbie Boules. 
    Barbie is a registered dietician, certified health coach and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. In her practice, she works as a private coach, community educator, passionate speaker, popular corporate wellness programmer, and respected dietetic intern preceptor. She's had the privilege of counseling 1000s of men and women around the country on her journey to better health. Barbie specializes in the unique needs of women over 40. 
    She focuses on helping her clients achieve optimal metabolic and cognitive fitness. Without the unnecessary and unsustainable rules of FAD dieting, and rather, through a genuine understanding of what each client truly needs to transform their health for good.
    Listen in as she debunks some of the widely held beliefs about diet, whole grains, coffee and more. Plus she shares tips and tricks for creating a home that supports healthy eating habits early on… without the stress and regrets. 
    In this episode, we discuss: 
    The biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s.
    How you can nourish your body to help protect your cognitive health.
    Protein and its role as we age.
    Why coffee and tea are still important for your diet.
    The importance of whole grains.

    Resources: 
    Nutrition Essentials - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5mc1lhdr00hoszmy3l0jd/NUTRITION-ESSENTIALS-1-1.pdf?rlkey=19plr4uhrchgpy3fb91ykf3ue&dl=0
    Everyday Mindfulness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIW60H_j8fcO0sk7hLSxqqozBBwsv_wz/view?usp=sharing
    Connect with Barbie:
    Barbie Boules Longevity and Wellness
    LinkedIn | Instagram
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    What are the biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer's?
    Is the MIND-DIET beneficial and what key foods are in it?
    When it comes to 80-20/90-10 rules, does the time frame matter for the “treat” days?
    Why does she like coffee and tea being added to the diet?
    What are the best sources of whole grains?
    How can what we eat affect our cognitive brain health?
    What would her approach be with her kids to grow up eating in a similar way?
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Power of the Dyslexic Brain with April McMurtrey

    The Power of the Dyslexic Brain with April McMurtrey

    If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that one of our children has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Once she was finally diagnosed, an entire world of knowledge and resources opened up for us. But it took a LONG time to get to this point. 
    Because of our journey, it’s important to me to share expert information with you about this extremely common neurological condition. Which is why I reached out to April McMurtrey. 
    April is a professional reading specialist, dyslexia specialist, author, and the developer of the Learn Reading program. She has been helping struggling and dyslexic students for over 30 years, breaking through their reading barriers to unlock the world of words. April is currently preparing for a TED talk about dyslexia awareness that I cannot wait for. Her book, Is That Dyslexia, is now on shelves, and she also has resources that will help struggling and dyslexic students, parents of those students and parents who are those students, including dyslexia screenings and online courses. 
    Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're at a disadvantage. It's just your brain seeing things differently. Listen in to learn about how you can support your kids, why dyslexia can be a strength, and how to get the right screenings if you notice certain behaviors in your child.
    In this episode, we discuss: 
    How common dyslexia is.
    The signs and symptoms of dyslexia.
    How to advocate and help your child with dyslexia.
    Talents and strengths of people with dyslexia may have.
    Resources: 
    The Learn Reading Program
    Is it Dyslexia by April McMurtrey
    Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
    Connect with April:
    Learn Reading
    LinkedIn |Instagram| Facebook
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    Questions:
    What is dyslexia?
    What are some of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia?
    How common is dyslexia?
    How early can dyslexia typically be identified? How important is it to diagnose early as opposed to later on?
    How do you go about diagnosing dyslexia? What should I do as a parent if I think my child may be dyslexic but the school won't evaluate?
    How do you help a struggling or dyslexic learner?
    What are some effective teaching methods and approaches that can be employed to help individuals with dyslexia improve their reading skills?
    What are some of the talents and strengths that dyslexics have? How can I help foster this in my own child?
    What are some of your favorite resources for those wanting to learn more about dyslexia?
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    • 47 min
    Developing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child with Gabriela Blanco

    Developing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child with Gabriela Blanco

    When your child is being hurt emotionally or physically by other kids or hurting others themselves do you know how to talk to them?
    Gabriela Blanco shares some tips on talking to our kids in ways they will understand when something like this happens. She also discusses how to deal with the emotions and feelings this brings up and how to listen deeply to what our children are saying. Gabriela says that validating their feelings but also setting boundaries is much more effective than saying “how do you think the other child feels?”
    Gabriela is the founder of healing parents, and creator of the healing parents approach. She supports humans who are intentionally healing while parenting with the tools, support and community to experience close lasting and connected relationships with their children and themselves. Gabriela is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico, was raised in Southern California, and has been living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 18 years. 
    Listen as Gabriela discusses how to handle sibling fighting to make your home a more drama free environment. If you have kids that fight and argue this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

    In this episode, we discuss: 
    Effective ways to help children understand and relate to the feelings of others.
    How to handle it when our children get hurt emotionally.
    Techniques to help children take responsibility for their feelings and actions.\

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

    Connect with Gabriela:
    Healing Parents Course
    Instagram | Email

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    Questions:
    What would our world look like if everyone who was hurting was able to get help?
    How can we help our kids understand and relate to children who are mean to them?
    What examples can you give to help handle the situations as they occur?
    Sibling fighting, how do we handle it?
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    The Future of IVF with Dr. Erica Bove

    The Future of IVF with Dr. Erica Bove

    If you’ve seen the news at all lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that all embryos are children. But what does that mean? What implications does this ruling have for the future of IVF? 
    Here to share more about what this could mean for hopeful families is Dr. Erica Bove. 
    Erica is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She empowers women professionals to thrive while building their families.
    Listen as she shares her thoughts on this new ruling as well as her expertise around IVF. Because there’s so much more to IVF these days than creating viable embryos. 
    In this episode, we discuss: 
    The recent court decision in Alabama around IVF
    What it means for the future of IVF
    Common misconceptions about fertility
    How to strengthen your relationship when you are going through treatments
    Resources: 
    Connect with Erica:
    Website:loveandsciencefertility.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173
    IG:https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/
    FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183


    Questions:
    Where is the best place to find reliable information about fertility?
    How does my relationship with my physician and care team influence my trust and confidence that I'm getting the best care for me?
    What do I do if I don't feel I'm getting what I need with my fertility care team?
    What can I do when I feel I'm going down the "rabbit hole" of data and the internet?
    Where can I turn for more support?
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Matrescence and the Maternal Brain with Nikki Pensak

    Matrescence and the Maternal Brain with Nikki Pensak

    Your postpartum brain is amazing. Not only is your body going through the physical changes that come with motherhood, but your brain is processing a ton of hormones and inputs that help you take care of your new baby. 
    Matrescence is essentially the process of becoming a mother. It’s a word that describes what your brain and body are going through as you leave the world of pre-motherhood and prepare to usher life into the world. Here to share more is Dr. Nikki Pensak.
    Dr. Nikki is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum, mental health, anxiety, OCD and depression. She provides evidence based therapy to her patients and is certified in postpartum mental health. She also serves on the expert review board for Parents Magazine, her new book Rattled:How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With the Power of the Postpartum Brain is now available for pre-order. 
    As you listen, remember that one of the most important things for you to take care of as you become a mom is your mental health. Protect your sleep. Protect your brain. Protect your mental health and get together a team to help you in advance. 

    In this episode, we discuss: 
    What Matrescence is
    The wonders of the maternal brain
    Pregnancy and giving birth during COVID
     
    Resources: 
    Connect with Nikki:
    Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain
    Nikki’s TedX talk - The Power of the Maternal Brain

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    • 52 min
    What To Do When Your Child Lies with Amie Anger

    What To Do When Your Child Lies with Amie Anger

    What is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment and think through what their lie is really telling you? 
    I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, this lie is a gift, but what if that’s exactly what it is? Amie Anger joins me to share what to do when your child lies and strategies for figuring out the root cause of their lying. 
    Amie is a child and family therapist and mom of 6. After two years of post-grad training at Yale Child Study Center, she’s been a therapist in private practice for 16 years. Last year she saw the mental health fallout of Covid for our children and families and she decided to take the advice and strategies she shares with the families that she works with and make it widely available to all families through her platform on Instagram.
    Remember, your child is watching everything that you do and say. If you want your children to feel comfortable with being truthful, model that in your day to day life as well. Listen in to hear all of Amie’s tips and tricks and her strategies for supporting all of your children when you have multiple children in your household.
    In this episode, we discuss: 
    Navigating when children lie no matter what age.
    Why they lie?
    What we can do as parents to make it less likely they will lie.
    Resources: 

    Connect with Amie:
    Instagram
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    Questions:
    What is helpful for parents to remember when they discover their child has lied?
    What are the things I might inadvertently do as a parent that make it more likely my child will lie, and what can I do to make it less likely they will lie?
    Why do children lie, and how can I use this understanding in my response to this behavior?
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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.1K Ratings

1.1K Ratings

Emicho ,

A must-listen for any parent!

This is a great podcast to get evidence-based information regarding all things motherhood and science. As a nurse, this is a perfect blend of informative and entertaining! Highly recommend!

imconfusedwithlife ,

Great for Moms

As a new mom, I have found so many of Lynzy’s episodes to be beneficial. I am starting solids with my little babe soon and had a lot of anxiety around that. Episode #11 specifically helped ease some of those anxieties. Definitely recommend to any moms out there!

Jillian B H ,

A regular must-listen

This podcast is like sitting down with your very smart friend, digging into the issues (good, bad and ugly) over a cup of coffee, and walking away a better person for it. Lynzy and her guests never disappoint.

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