Doctor Lady Podcast

Screens aren’t the problem. How we use them is. In this episode, I talk about screen time through every age and stage, the strategies that helped in my own home, and why balance, boundaries, and real-world connection matter more than any rule.

There’s a moment every mom knows: that quiet voice that says you should have done more, or better, or differently. But what if that feeling isn’t guilt at all? Let’s talk about what’s underneath it, and how grace changes everything.

Everyone’s shouting. Science is under attack. And somehow, the real problems are slipping through the cracks. Let’s talk about that.

Parents keep asking: are European baby formulas really better? They look cleaner, the labels sound healthier, and everyone on social media seems convinced. But what’s actually true, and what’s just clever marketing? Tune in as Dr. Carter breaks down the science, the myths, and what parents really need to know.

Let’s clear up some confusion: aluminum in vaccines is there for a reason - and it’s a fraction of what we’re exposed to naturally. It helps vaccines work better, and it’s been safely used for decades.

Sometimes our job as physicians goes beyond the exam room. In this episode of At the End of the Day, I share why I’m heading to Washington D.C. with an amazing group of advocates to support the ELSA Act — a bipartisan bill protecting children born with congenital facial differences from being denied the care they need. It’s about fairness, compassion, and making sure every child gets the chance to...

We love your kids - but one appointment can’t magically turn into two! Every child deserves their own visit, and every pediatrician deserves to have their expertise valued. Scheduling siblings separately keeps care thorough, fair, and right on time.

When there’s no in-network specialist for your child, you don’t have to settle. In this episode, Dr. Carter shares how to request a gap exception and what steps increase your chance of approval.

Breaking vaccines into separate doses may sound safer, but research shows no benefit. In fact, it can raise the chance of side effects and expose kids to more of the very ingredients some parents already worry about—ingredients that are safe at the levels used.

Taking the time to sit and listen and asking the right questions is a vital skill for doctors to learn. However, the current healthcare system and low payments from insurance companies make this increasingly difficult.

Screens are designed to steal time, but we can guide our kids to make intentional choices. This episode walks parents through a practical way to help teens evaluate their free time and prioritize what really matters.

Hepatitis B isn’t just an STD. It can spread in everyday ways and even impact newborns. In this episode, I explain why the birth dose of the Hep B vaccine is a simple step that offers lifelong protection.

The constant battle between your child's doctor and your insurance. Reflections of a pediatrician at the end of the workday.

Why an open mind matters in ADHD treatment, and how meds plus support can truly help kids thrive.

Keeping close with your first-born while welcoming another child. Reflections of a pediatrician at the end of the workday.

Reflections of a pediatrician at the end of the workday.

Welcome back to the DoctorLady Podcast! In this exciting two-part series, join me as we explore the complexities of contract negotiation and the importance of standing your ground, featuring my friend and accomplished real estate lawyer, Sim Jimenez. Part 2: We continue our conversation by examining further strategies to help you retain control over the elements that matter most. Sim shares practi...

Welcome back to the DoctorLady Podcast! In this exciting two-part series, join me as we explore the complexities of contract negotiation and the importance of standing your ground, featuring my friend and accomplished real estate lawyer, Sim Jimenez. Part 1: In our first episode, Sim shares her invaluable legal expertise as we delve into why it’s crucial to maintain control in your agreements, eve...

In support of Craniofacial Acceptance Month, Dr. Carter speaks with Emylee about her daughter who has Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, and discusses ways to celebrate and support each other’s differences.

Dr. Carter interviews Redland's California community advocate Darrel Olson, discussing things to look for when selecting health insurance plans for families and small businesses.