Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes.... more

Have you ever thought to yourself, man I’m dreading the teen years… I am not ready for the snark, attitude... more

When a woman becomes a mother, it sometimes feels like she’s entered the wild, wild west without any sort of... more

Our children are begging for us to listen to them. In fact, recent polls suggest that many of our children,... more

Is it impossible to build new friendships when you become a mother? How about maintaining the relationships you already have?... more

With processed foods being so excessively available to us, how do we nourish our brains and fuel our bodies for... more

If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that one of our children has been... more

When your child is being hurt emotionally or physically by other kids or hurting others themselves do you know how... more

If you’ve seen the news at all lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that... more

Your postpartum brain is amazing. Not only is your body going through the physical changes that come with motherhood, but... more

What is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment... more

“You deserve to be held just as much as your baby.” Just one of the many gems Stephanie Defilippis shares... more

Have you ever wondered why your child randomly loses their mind over the smallest things? You’re going along, everyone is... more

What do you do as a family medicine physician when more and more children and young adults are coming to... more

A couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that... more

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about co-regulating with your child. The benefits are clear and... more

Do you hear the words “special education” and immediately have a negative thought or emotion about it? Me too! Not... more

It’s time for another listen to one of your favorite episodes. Due t0 the overturning of Roe v. Wade the... more

Purposeful play is one of the keys to appropriate motor development and hitting those all-important milestones. But what does it... more

One of the most stress inducing parts of becoming a new mom is figuring out how to feed your baby.... more

One of the most stressful things about being a new mom is worrying about your child meeting developmental milestones. I... more

Human beings are meant to spend time in nature. There are countless studies documenting the benefits of spending time outdoors... more

Trigger Warning: There are mentions of suicide and infant death in this episode.  Postpartum hormones are no joke, but sometimes the... more

There are as many ways to parent as there are parents in the world, but is there a “right” way... more

Life is filled with roles that are neither made for men nor women. The household for instance, is a place... more

Your child is getting enough sleep. Most likely. Honestly, even as a mom of four, I still struggle with this... more

Ever wondered what attachment parenting is and how it impacts your child? Believe it or not, you are already your... more

What is human trafficking? You might be surprised to learn that there is so much more to it than what... more

If you’ve been around for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’ve had a love-hate relationship with social media... more

Have you ever heard of the “hidden work” of women? Perhaps you’ve felt that hidden work? So many of us... more

As parents, we want our children to be able to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions. But in order to... more

Discussing sex and sexual health is oftentimes seen as taboo and having discussions about these topics can be difficult. Many... more

Are you struggling to navigate the world of technology as a parent? Many parents find it a challenge to balance... more

Although infertility and secondary infertility are quite common, it can be a very difficult subject for many women. Trying to... more

As parents, we often worry if our kids are getting their nutritional needs met, what supplements we should be giving... more

Speech and language development can raise many questions for parents trying to figure out if their child is reaching milestones... more

As busy parents, it’s essential that we learn effective strategies to help our children navigate the different stages they go... more

Ear infections are not uncommon in children but what can we do to prevent them? Do they always need to... more

Tantrums. They are one of the most significant challenges that come with motherhood and they always seem to occur in... more

Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes.... more

Routine dental care is crucial for maintaining dental health but it is even more important during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy... more

Disclaimer: Today's episode will discuss child sexual abuse. Please turn off this episode and listen to a different one if this... more

What can we as parents do to support healthy attachment in our children? We want our children to have secure... more

How can we teach our children what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like? So often we hear of people, women... more

Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives and often, they don’t even realize the impact it... more

The common method of treatment in the healthcare system is to look at what medicine the patient can take to... more

Social media consumes so much time for so many of us. There are many benefits to social media but there... more

One in five children struggle with dyslexia but there is a huge gap in the support they need and the... more

At least one in ten children struggle with eczema and parents are often left wondering what the cause is and... more

There are many conversations regarding difficult topics that may arise in parenting. It can be challenging to know how to... more

Many women have these wonderful ideas about how they will be as a parent. But oftentimes, once they become parents,... more

There are five pillars of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. These pillars have been identified by... more

What’s something that you wish someone had told you before having children? From challenges with breast feeding, to lack of... more

Do you ever feel like a workout doesn’t “count” if cardio isn’t involved? We hear so much about the importance... more

Moms go through a lot after having children, both physically and mentally. The postpartum period often comes with anxiety, depression,... more

I’ve had four children, and my journey back into exercise during the postpartum period had looked different each time. This... more

As moms, one of the many things we worry about is whether or not our children are hitting developmental milestones,... more

Have you ever heard of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)? PCOS is a complex endocrine condition that affects about 15% of... more

Chronic pain, stress, and tension is something many people struggle with every day, especially when they work from home. Sometimes... more

There are lots of myths about exercising while pregnant that are not supported by evidence. Today, Dr. Mae Hughes is... more

Being a new parent has a lot of unknowns and a lot of misinformation, especially in this era of social... more

Ready for a spicy episode? I recommend listening to this episode when there are no children around because today’s episode... more

‘Momfluencers’ can be great to connect with online and help you feel like you’re not alone. However, there comes a... more

We wanted to share the 3 in 30 podcast with you! This show is a 30-minute podcast with 3 doable... more

I love sharing personal stories from women in the Motherhood Meets Medicine community, and this episode is no exception. Since... more

Pregnancy is a medical condition. Complications can occur, and there are both physical and mental health risks. Yet, oftentimes, the... more

Do you have a child who is having difficulty learning to read? If so, you’re not alone. It turns out... more

Becoming a mother comes with so many changes. After having kids, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of... more

Today’s episode is part three in our series about how America is failing mothers. Be sure to tune in to... more

Today’s episode is part two in our series about how America is failing mothers. If you missed part one, you... more

There is no way around it - America is failing mothers. We are in a crisis of burn out, physical... more

Have you ever heard of reactive parenting? ​​Reacting parenting is the negative behavior that parents show when they are frustrated... more

This podcast episode is a little different today as I want to share a story from someone in our community... more

Are you a fan of personality tests? These types of tests can help you learn more about yourself, and in... more

Being a new mom can be extremely challenging with lots of “firsts” and things to learn. Breastfeeding is definitely one... more

When you start a new relationship, it’s logistics 5% of the time and fun the other 95% of the time.... more

Since the overturn of Roe V. Wade, there have been many concerns about women’s reproductive rights and if they can... more

Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women in the United States? You may... more

Growing up in an anti-vaccine household can give you some very interesting outlooks in life. Dr. Elisabeth Marnik was one... more

Disclaimer: This episode talks about infant loss. Please be aware of that before continuing on with this episode.  Today's episode will... more