"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

Dr. Elana interviews board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Gigler - who happens to be the identical twin sister of Dr. Gillin who is a pediatrician she interviewed a couple of seasons back. Both of these sister doctors LOVE our podcast partner Active Skin Repair so we invited them on our show to share with us Doctor Moms how they use their products with their patients and what type of success they se...

Steph interviews Tamar Samuels, RDN about the spectrum of disordered eating and steps you can take to overcome it. Tamar is the co-founder of Culina Health and has helped countless people transform their relationship with food and their health to overcome disordered eating, hormone imbalances, and chronic stress. In this episode, they share considerations for when your healthy diet has gone too fa...

Dr. Elana interviews Rick Allen, owner of Pure Elements, who is an expert on water filtration. This topic can often feel overwhelming and confusing yet it is so important that we knew an episode dedicated to answering common questions was necessary!  When Dr. Elana and Steph bought their homes, installing water filters was one of their FIRST priorities! They each had many questions, took hours upo...

Steph interviews Dr. Phabillia Afflack about holistic postpartum care. Phabillia Afflack, MD is a board-certified OB-GYN and has a passion for holistic medicine and integrated care. She treats her patients as whole beings and understands that one's emotional suffering can manifest itself in physical pain. In this episode, Dr. Afflack helps us understand how to navigate our postpartum experience in...

Dr. Elana interviews guest Erin Rocchio, a Partner at Evolution and the Founder of Wholeness at Work. Erin works with CEO's and leads teams of billion-dollar companies to help workers improve their interpersonal relationships so they can ultimately perform better. She uses many tools with her clients and teams one of which is the Enneagram. This tool helps her understand the personality types of h...

Steph interviews Erin Claire Jones about human design, a blueprint that helps you live in a way that's aligned with your energetic makeup and live at your happiest, healthiest, and highest potential. They discuss what human design is and how to use the tools to better understand what lights you up. They also share how human design helps you better understand and support the unique design of others...

Steph interviews Shanna Mota about ways we can help our little ones embrace healthy eating and honor their body from a nourishing place. Shanna Mota is a Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Holistic Nutritionist and conscious mama. She believes wholeheartedly in the power we have as humans to create the life of our dreams, and that it all starts from within. What we say, do, and value are thing...

Dr. Elana interviews guest Kim West also known as the Sleep Lady! We know how big of a pain point sleep can be for parents - whether you have an infant waking every 2 hours to eat or a 5-year-old that won't stay in her room all night and finds her way into your bed - WE GET IT! We've been there, done that, and still doing it!!!  Sleep training is not the most fun part of parenting but when you fee...

Steph interviews Arianna Taboada, MSW, MSPH, about what parents need to know when planning for maternity leave and returning back to work. Arianna is the founder of The Expecting Entrepreneur®, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs design parental leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs. They talked about maternity leave strategies and policies that take into considerati...

In this week's episode, we did something a little unique …. Dr. Elana did this fantastic interview with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Caitlin O'Connor as part of her Doctor Mom Membership and it was SO GOOD we couldn't resist sharing it on our podcast!   Dr. Caitlin and Dr. Elana chatted about constipation in kids and HOW common this condition is. They review what's normal and not normal whether your c...

We are excited to kick off season six of the "Doctor Mom" podcast! Normally, Dr. Elana and I focus on sharing guests we have on during the season and things you can look forward to learning from them, but to be honest… we haven't interviewed them all yet! However…we KNOW they'll be fire and today we will share WHO we're having on and what topics you can look forward to learning about this season....

Steph and Elana answer a broad range of questions, submitted by listeners just like you! They cover nutrition questions related to emotional eating, plant-based milk, collagen supplementation, and offer easy breakfast ideas for the whole family. They also answer questions related to labor and delivery, such as Elana's plans for birth, if she's considering placenta encapsulation, what she'll do if...

*Trigger alert, for some this may be a triggering topic and I invite you to be patient with yourself and take a break from listening if it is. But please consider returning back as this episode is full of insights to help empower YOU and your kids to prevent or overcome uncomfortable situations.   In this episode, Dr. Elana welcomes Korah Hoffman, a licensed master social worker who is a mental he...

Steph interviews Jenna Helwig to help parents feel more comfortable navigating baby-led feeding. Baby-led feeding (sometimes called weaning) can be an incredibly rewarding experience for parents, but it often comes with some fear, uncertainty, and many questions. Learn how to navigate this style of infant feeding with the expert guidance of Jenna Helwig.  Jenna is the author of five cookbooks incl...

In this week's episode, Dr. Elana interviews Shawna Holman, creator of the popular brand, A Little Less Toxic . Shawna is a wife, mom, and credentialed teacher. She uses her teaching skills to homeschool her two little ones along with teaching them and anyone interested in how to live a little less toxic. Her motto is "one day, one product, one meal at a time." One of the low toxic brands Shawna l...

Steph interviews Ciara Burton to help moms learn how to mother themselves during seasons when it's easy to put your needs last. Ciara is known as the "The Life Coach for Moms" @thelifecoachformoms . She has created a unique brand that's freeing mothers of anxiety and uncertainty. Ciara shares her unconventional approach that has helped hundreds of women heal from toxic patterns and routines that h...

Dr. Elana interviews Cassy Joy Garcia, a New York Times bestselling author, of Cook Once Dinner Fix, Cook Once Eat All Week, and Fed and Fit as well as the creative force behind the popular food blog Fed + Fit.  Cassy is a holistic nutrition consultant and on a mission to help moms overcome the challenges of getting dinner on the table! After realizing that her own struggles to get a healthy homem...

Steph interviews Alysa Seeland, mom of five energetic boys, founder and CEO of FOND, and a Lyme disease warrior. Alysa's passion in life is helping others and her medium is food. She affectionately refers to FOND Bone Broth as "little jars of healing" because she experienced that firsthand and now wants to share that healing with others. In this episode, Alysa shares her personal health journey an...

Dr. Elana interviews Aida Garcia-Toledo, a low-toxic living and sustainability expert based in Los Angeles, CA. Aida's work started over a decade ago in order to share her expertise and help her community transition to a healthier, safer, more organic life...without the added stress. As a mom of 2 (almost 3) herself, Aida is passionate about researching, educating, and inspiring others to take on...

Steph interviews Danika Brysha to help you lean into self-love and acceptance to start 2022 off on the right foot. If you'd like to develop a more loving relationship with your body, start healing your relationship with food, and prioritize yourself even with a busy schedule, Danika will show you how. Danika is a 3x Wellness Entrepreneur, Body Positive Fashion Model signed with IMG Models, and Sel...

Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Michael Goran and Dr. Emily Ventura, authors of the popular book, Sugarproof - The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do!   Michael contributes over three decades of childhood nutrition research while Emily brings her experience as a public health educator to create a book that we believe all parents can benefit from! This...

In this episode, Dr. Elana intervie ws J ulie Sawaya who is the co-founder and co-CEO of Needed, one of our amazing podcast partners. Needed is a perinatal nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment before, during, and after pregnancy. Julie is also a mama to a 1-year-old girl, and she is preparing to conceive again after a recent pregnancy loss. During this interview, Julie shares her story...

Steph interviews Joe De Sena and Dr. Lara Pence to define what resilience for families means and why it's such an important skill to build in little ones from a young age. Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan and the Death Race, the world's leading endurance sports and wellness brand. Dr. Lara Pence is a clinical psychologist and Chief Mind Doc at Spartan who helps individuals build self-...

Steph and Dr. Elana kicked off Season five of the "Doctor Mom" Podcast by sharing a sneak peek of the interviews they'll be offering throughout this season so you can get excited about what's to come. This season they had the pleasure of interviewing their personal mentors, friends, and experts that have helped them on their own personal journeys to and through motherhood. Season five guests inclu...

Steph and Dr. Elana highlight key takeaways and action steps from the interviews in season 4. They share their own parenting struggles and successes including how to stay calm, confident, and competent during challenging times, like decisions on schooling and medical emergencies. They provide honest insights into common, real life scenarios parents experience and offer resources to navigate them....