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Dr. Dan interviews Professor Dána-Ain Davis about reproductive racism and injustice as well as her recent book reproductive Injustice: Racism, Pregnancy, and Premature Birth  on today’s important episode.  Today’s conversation sheds much-needed light on one of today’s most important cultural, social, and political issues - obstetric racism.  It is a must-listen to episode for everyone. Dr. Davis s...

Dr. Dan talks to yogi, mindfulness guru, and New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde about her book I AM COURAGE: A Book of Resilience.  I AM COURAGE isa triumphant celebration of everyday courage, perseverance, and bouncing back from our setbacks with bravery and optimism—it is the perfect companion for our present moment, for children and grown-ups alike. Susan Verde believes every child's...

Today Dr. Dan welcomes author, expert, and family/school counselor Lynne Reeves Griffin RN, MEd to the episode to discuss addiction, sober curious, and mental health. Lynne is a nationally recognized expert on relationships and family life. As a result of working with families for decades, Lynne has witnessed the ripple effects of addiction on partners and children. She explores this devastating r...

Welcome to Parent Footprint’s Stitcher Premium Episode number 5! Once again, Dr. Dan talks to podcast producer Laura Rossi and this month he answers new listener questions about the holidays and more.   Every month, Dr. Dan answers your questions about parenting (and adulting!) on our exclusive “Sitting Down With Dr. Dan” Stitcher premium bonus episodes.  Please submit your parenting questions by...

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we re-release the episode Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark which originally aired as our Exactly Right/Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan debut.  Guest Georgia Hardstark is co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network.  On Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark, Dr. Dan and Georgia, who are also cousins, give insight...

Dr. Dan welcomes Maya Shanbhag Lang to the podcast today to discuss the beauty and complexity of motherhood and daughterhood. Maya’s memoir What We Carry is inspired by caring for her aging mother while raising her own young daughter. Dr. Dan and Maya explore the mother-daughter dynamic, family secrets, motherhood, confronting the past, aging parents, illness, abuse, and much more.  In this episod...

Dr. Dan welcomes one of Oprah’s favorite authors Jenna Blum to discuss unconditional love, grief, and her memoir WOODROW ON THE BENCH: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog. Jenna and Dr. Dan discuss how WOODROW ON THE BENCH offers a universal message about loss, love, and how to live—whether we love a furry friend or another human. Jenna beautifully explains how the last months of her dog’s life taugh...

Dr. Dan and journalist/author Nancy Johnson have an important, must-listen-to conversation about race, President Obama, Black Lives Matter, family, friendship, motherhood, The Kindest Lie, and much more on this new episode. A native of Chicago’s South Side and the only child of parents who met during the civil rights movement, Nancy Johnson writes at the intersection of race and class. She worked...

Welcome to the episode you have all been waiting for and asking about since our Exactly Right debut episode with Georgia Hardstark. Today’s guest is the one and only Karen Kilgariff co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network. Dr. Dan and Karen discuss Karen’s childhood, her parenting advice for non-parents, her career, her family, an...

Welcome to Parent Footprint’s newest Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 4, Dr. Dan talks to the podcast’s audio engineer Phil Rossi and answers all new listener questions about foster parenting, giftedness, and Dr. Dan’s newest book..  Please submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. Every month, Dr. Dan answ...

Dr. Dan welcomes Jayne Allen (pen name for Jaunique Sealey) to discuss her new book BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED, resilience, exhaustion, loving fearlessly, infertility, Lady Gaga, Prince, and much, much more. Jayne writes fiction from life experiences. Her series “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” touches upon contemporary women’s issues such as workplace, womanhood, race, fertility, modern relat...

Dr. Dan interviews author (and mother) Alena Dillon about My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, her memoir about the grit and glory surrounding pregnancy and motherhood not often discussed.  Comedian/writer/actress Amy Schumer writes about Alena’s book, "Alena Dillon is one of my favorite writers and to read her journey through pregnancy is a great joy and heartbreak." Alena discusses marriage, morning sic...

Dr. Dan welcomes author, entrepreneur, and father Payman Fazly to the podcast to discuss his new book PROJECT LOVE: What Legacy Do You Want To Leave.  The two passionate dads discuss Payman’s memoir, parenting, healing, persistence, unconditional love, and Parent Footprint Awareness Training.   This episode reminds listeners that when parents are self-aware they are happier and healthier and they...

In this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews Karen Chan, a UCLA-educated former food blogger, attorney, mom, and founder of the new Gloo Books, an LA-based independent book publisher. Gloo Books creates children’s books and was founded on a simple concept -- to increase representation of characters of color in the books children read. As a new mother, Karen Chan was always searching for more children's...

INTERNAL NOTE:  BONUS EP 3: AIRS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Welcome to Parent Footprint’s newest Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 3, Podcast Producer Laura Rossi returns with a new round of listener questions for Dr. Dan and a big announcement about Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan merch! Today’s bonus episode includes questions about back to school covid safety, neurodiversity, stranger safety, anxie...

Dr. Dan welcomes Sophie Brickman to discuss the timely and provocative topic of parenting and technology. Based on the book Baby, Unplugged:  One Mother’s Search for Balance, Reason, and Sanity in the Digital Age, today’s episode will help first time parents, overwhelmed parents, and tech-phobia parents. Reporter Sophie Brickman and Dr. Dan explore how technology infiltrates every single aspect of...

Dr. Dan speaks to the inspiring environmental activist, mother, grandmother, and bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. Mary Alice and Dr. Dan talk honestly (and passionately) about parenting, mentoring, family, being present, why nature is healing, unplugging, family dinners, legacy, mindfulness, and living your best life every day. Mary Alice Monroe writes stories for adults and children about th...

Do you have anxiety? Does your child? Dr. Dan welcomes The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek to talk about anxiety management and their new book THE ANXIETY SISTERS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy. Abs and Mags have both lived with anxiety their entire lives and in this episode they tell us how we can all live happily with it, too. Anxiety ca...

Dr. Dan talks to award-winning columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her new three part Back To School series which focuses on therapy, mental wellness, parenting mistakes, adolescent milestones, masks, and more. Bonnie passionately believes that prioritizing mental health is even more important than other Back To School essentials like backpacks, new sneakers, and haircuts. Bonnie’s popular Creato...

Welcome to Parent Footprint’s second Stitcher Premium Episode. In Episode 2, audio engineer (and Dad to two girls) Phil Rossi joins Dr. Dan to talk about back to school, sibling rivalry, bickering, competitive kiddos, tweens, toxic masculinity and more. Submit your parenting questions by emailing podcast@drdanpeters.com and we might feature your question on a future bonus episode. Every month, Dr....

Dr. Dan interviews the inimitable Hank Phillippi Ryan -- the award winning USA Today bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers and investigative reporter (winning 37 Emmys!) for Boston's WHDH-TV -- about why it is better to embrace our imperfect selves, especially around our children who are always watching. Dr. Dan and Hank confess to being “recovering perfectionists” and their honest conv...

Dr. Dan’s guest this week is Mary Gauthier, the Grammy-nominated American folk singer, songwriter, and author of the new memoir SAVED BY A SONG. Mary’s life and her book are powerful and inspiring and today’s poignant interview will open minds and hearts. Dr. Dan and Mary discuss overcoming childhood trauma, living in an orphanage for the first year of her life, addiction and recovery, her later i...

Dr. Dan interviews educational consultants, podcast hosts, and authors Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. today about their show and their book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World.  Dr. Dan discusses how parents can best -- and appropriately -- support their kids in our hyper-competitive and uncertain landscape with Cyn...

Dr. Dan interviews the host of the popular Miraculous Mamaspodcast Elizabeth Joy Sandoz. Liz is a Mom, a doula, and a former reality tv star from The Bachelor.  On today’s episode (and on her podcast), Elizabeth encourages honest discussions about parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and more. Dr. Dan and Elizabeth have a fascinating conversation in this episode about being a new parent,...

Ever lose it with your kid? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Dan is thrilled to welcome Carla Naumburg, the hilarious and brilliant author of Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent to the podcast. Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Today’s interview with Carla will give you tips on how to manage your trig...