Growing Up with Dr. Sarah

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment and is used for various medical conditions to promote healing. This weeks guest on Growing Up With Dr. Sarah is Cloe Bohbot, Co-Founder and Marketing Director of Oxynergy 2, who advocates for proactive health care with the use of diverse biohacking treatments such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Cloe will ex...

Studies show that most kindergarten students do not understand their teacher in mathematics and only 25% of high school students are proficient in math when they graduate. In this episode, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, joins Dr. Sarah to discuss his book Treating Mathematics Anxiety and how he help students stay in the game and reduce this gap. His analogy between Mathematics a...

Cyberbullying is a growing concern due to children engaging more and more in electronic activity and communication. Cyberbullying can be done with anonymity or without direct confrontation and reach a large population in a short amount of time at any time of day. Therefore we must become more aware of Cyberbullying. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will talk about what Cyberbullying is, how to tell if y...

Have you ever wished your home wasn’t so hard to keep clean, you had more time to spend with your family, more energy to focus on your health and that everyday life didn’t feel so hard! This week’s guest is Meach Zavodny, a Minimal-ish Mom Blogger and Content Creator. She believes that when you make your everyday life more manageable, you create more space to enjoy life itself. In this episode we...

This weeks guest is Karleen Savage, a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising confident and resilient individuals and has documented her approach in her new book, The Confident Teen Blueprint: A Parent’s 30-Day Challenge to Em...

Does you or your child suffer from food allergies? What are some breakthrough treatments that are on the horizon for food allergies, allergy and asthma? In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by Dr. Lauren Fill, a Pediatric and Adult Allergist and Immunologist, who will have the answer to these questions! Dr. Lauren Fill will talk about a new treatment approved for 1 year olds and older who suffer f...

Having both parents play an active role in their children’s lives is the heart of co-parenting but it definitely comes with challenges. Carlee Dunlap, a mother of two, shares her story about how she makes it work and what she has learned along the way. The quality of the relationship between co-parents can have a strong influence on the mental and emotional well-being of the children and it takes...

At Great Lakes Health and Wellness they believe that every body was built to be extraordinary and Dr Sarah feels the same. Joining Dr Sarah is chiropractor and certified sports nutritionist, Dr. Aimee Polar, DC, CISSN and Shannon Asbury, MSN, RN, IHP@ a conventionally trained RN turned functional medicine practitioner. In this episode, they will discuss how pain is not normal, how to utilize alter...

Are you at a crossroads in your life? Dr. Sarah is honored to have Carla Gasser, speaker, bible teacher, writer and author of “The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul” on the show! In this episode, Carla will share share her story about how decluttering her home, schedule, and life led her on a spiritual journey to uncluttering her soul. Her passion is helping women connect Faith + Life in authentic and...

Claire Factor has devoted her career to helping others in their journey for health and wellness. She is a coach for Orange Theory, personal trainer and currently coaching others on nutrition. Add in two beautiful, active little girls age 5 and 2! How does she do it and take care of herself as well? In this episode, Claire discusses how her personal and professional life has evolved since becoming...

When parents find their marriage dissolving they may ask themselves should we stay together for the kids? Parents worry how a divorce will affect their children. In this episode, Teri Entler, MA, LMHC, founder of One Freaking Life, joins Dr. Sarah to discuss what steps parents can take to reduce the psychological affects on their children, parental alienation and how to survive, how to support you...

Learning differences are common, affecting one in five children. The terms “difference,” “disability,” and “difficulty” are often used interchangeably, but there are some cases where these terms can have separate, legal meanings. In todays episode Dr. Sarah will break down the terminology. Educational information shared in the podcast provided by Dr. Kelly Christian, licensed psychologist and clin...

On March 11, 2024 the Washington Post presented an article based on the Pew Research study that Parents have a problem with screen time too and that almost half of the teenagers think their parents sometimes get distracted by their phone. Dr. Sarah is joined by Joey Odom, Co founder of ARO, TechEntrepreneur, Podcast Host and a father taking on the screen time endemic. In this episode, we talk abou...

Warmer weather means outdoor play, sports and picnics! It also means the presence of Bees! Bee stings happen fast! One minute they are playing and the next they have been stung! Severe reactions to bee stings only occur in 4 out of 1000 children. Dr. Sarah wants you to “Bee” prepared by providing quick tips on how not to get stung by a bee, what to do if you are stung and more!

Measles is a virus that is very contagious and preventable. Up until recently, Measles was under control in the US. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will discuss what parents need to know about the symptoms of Measles, how it spreads, contagiousness and more!

As parents we want what is best for our child and want them to be successful in life. But young people sometimes set high standards for them selves and this can lead to unhealthy physical and mental challenges. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will discuss the problem with perfectionism and how to help your child become higher achieving and have a growth mindset!

Vacation is a great time for fun and relaxation with our families, but let’s face it we don’t completely disconnect digitally while we are away! In this episode Dr. Sarah covers 7 Spring Break/vacation security tips to keep your digital devices and personal information safe while you are away!

Did you know that the nervous system ties in with nutritional healing? This weeks guest is Kymber Maulden who is a Women’s nutritionist and somatic health coach. She helps women self heal, self regulate and self nourish. In this episode we discuss the biological differences between women and men, why the nervous system is so important, key factors to consider when choosing what food to eat and mor...

Life Coach Lauren Nanni joins me on the podcast to talk about the life coaching tools she uses as a parent. In this episode, Lauren shares how she managed becoming a parent and how as a parent she is using the skills she recommends to create the life you want to live for you and your family. If you want to learn more, follow Lauren on Instagram @lonanni or visit her website www. LaurenNanni.com

Our bodies and minds evolve and as parents we face challenges in both fitness and health after 40. There is an outward ripple effect our personal health has on those around us. My guest, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, has dedicated his life to helping busy fathers and mothers improve their overall health and turn their lives around. In this episode we talk about how to embrace a healthy lifestyle in our bu...

In this episode Dr. Sarah’s guest is Teri Entler, MA, LMHC. Teri has over 20 years of experience counseling in corporate, church and clinical settings. Her new counseling approach called One Freaking Life is all about healing our traumas that changed who we are and returning to who we were created to be.  With that said often parents have trained their kids on how we should or should not be, rathe...

As you enter into your midlife and your children are growing up do you ever ask yourself  “What’s Next?” My guest on this weeks episode is Kathy Batista, a Mindset, Mindfulness and Mood Coach for Woman. She specializes in guiding women through the myriad emotions and questions of midlife. Backed by her comprehensive certifications in Life Designer Coaching, Thought Coaching, Quantum Time Technique...

Let’s talk about the M word which is mold. Many chronic symptoms that families experience may be associated from mold and bacteria that are hidden in their own environment. Joining me on the podcast is Michael Rubino, an Air quality expert and environmental wellness advocate, Founder of Homecleanse, President of Change the Air, author, speaker and Podcast host of Never Been Sicker. Michael’s missi...

So many parents and caregivers struggle when it comes to knowing how to manage their child’s emotions and reactions. This weeks guest is Dr. Sue Sivertson a Senior Parent Specialist with Parent Connext. Dr. Sivertson works with families as a parent coach to help adults meet their child’s strengths and nurture them. In this episode, Sue and I go over different common scenarios and help parents with...

This weeks guest is Shahar Link is the CEO and founder of Mindspire Tutoring and Test Prep, which has tutored thousands of students across the country for over a decade in the SAT, ACT, and every other academic subject. Shahar has been teaching in high schools and tutoring standardized tests for over 25 years. He earned a Master’s degree in History from Stanford University, writing his thesis on t...