Dr. Why

In this episode of the Dr Why Podcast, Dr Lauryn and Javonne are joined by close friend, Jahmiel, to explore what parenting and partnership look like across different cultures. Through honest storytelling and candid reflection, the conversation unpacks how upbringing, societal norms, and cultural expectations shape how we parent, love, and relate to one another. The discussion moves between humor...

 Pivotal Moments That Shape Who We Become Ep 12 What happens when two best friends sit down and unpack the honest, raw, and defining moments that shaped their adult lives? In this emotional and deeply revealing episode, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit with a close friend to explore the pivotal decisions, life-changing hardships, and the unexpected turns that influence who we grow into. From navigat...

Friendship, Parenthood & The Stories That Shape Us Ep 11  What happens when two lifelong best friends sit down to unpack childhood memories, motherhood, and the emotional realities of raising kids today? In this heartfelt, funny, and deeply reflective episode, Dr Lauryn and Javonne welcome Lauren’s childhood best friend someone who has been there for every milestone, every family moment,...

Speech Therapy, Autism, Swallowing Disorders & The Realities of SLP Work,  Dr Why Podcast Ep 10 What actually happens inside the career of a speech-language pathologist  and what do SLPs wish more families understood? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit down with Sam a medical SLP working across pediatrics, geriatrics, private practice, and hospital settings  to...

What makes twins so psychologically fascinating, and how does being a twin shape identity, relationships, mental health, and adulthood? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit down with Sam a medical SLP, South Florida native, and identical twin to unpack the science, psychology, and emotional reality of being a twin. Together they explore how identical mannerisms develop, why twin bo...

What actually is a sensory diet, and why does it matter? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit down again with Occupational Therapy Assistant, Brianna, to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in child development: the sensory diet. They explore what a sensory diet really means (and why it has nothing to do with food), how sensory input shapes behavior and regulation, wh...

Should You Stop Stimming? Understanding Sensory Needs in Children, Dr Why Podcast Ep 7 What actually is stimming — and should parents try to stop it? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit down with Occupational Therapy Assistant Brianna to unpack one of the most commonly misunderstood behaviors in child development: stimming. They explore why children stim, how it helps with emotion...

Who Decides What Makes a Good Mom? Redefining Modern Motherhood, Dr Why Podcast Ep 6 What actually makes a *good* mom — patience, presence, or perfection? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne explore one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood questions in parenting: what defines a “good mother”?  They unpack decades of research on motherhood norms, including the idea of...

In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne sit down with Becca Salvin, founder of Demo Boyzz, a Florida-based demolition company that’s redefining what female entrepreneurship looks like. Becca shares how she built a thriving business in one of the most male-dominated industries while raising two daughters, managing guilt, and proving that “balance” isn’t the goal, authenticity is! Together...

Why Kids Have Tantrums (and What’s Really Going On in Their Brains) | Dr Why Podcast Ep 4 What’s really happening in your child’s brain when they lose control and how can parents turn a tantrum into a teaching moment instead of a meltdown? In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne break down the science behind tantrums. Lauryn explains how a child’s under-developed prefrontal cortex and ove...

What Does a Healthy Partnership Really Look Like? | Dr Why Podcast Ep 3 What does it really take to make a partnership last, especially when life gets chaotic? In this honest and light-hearted episode of the Dr Why Podcast, Dr Lauryn Young, Ph. D., NCSP, and her husband Javonne explore what true partnership looks like beyond the highlight reel. From balancing business and marriage to raising kids,...

Healing Family Trauma & Finding Boundaries | Dr Why Podcast Ep 2  What happens when the person who raised you becomes the reason you study the mind?  In this powerful episode of the Dr Why Podcast, Dr Lauryn Young, Ph. D., NCSP, opens up about growing up with a parent struggling with mental illness and how that experience shaped her path as a psychologist. Joined by her husband Javon...

Why Kids Can’t Regulate Emotions and How Parents Can Help | Dr Why Podcast Ep 1  Why do kids lose control, and what can parents do about it?  In this first episode of the Dr Why Podcast, Dr Lauryn Young, Ph. D., NCSP, a licensed psychologist, and her husband Javonne Young Entrepreneur, open up about real-life parenting chaos, emotional regulation, and the psychology behind childhood melt...