Motherhood Meets Medicine

Are you a mother of girls and constantly asking yourself if you’re doing the right thing when it comes to your parenting? I know I do! That’s why in this episode I am speaking with Dr. Michelle Deering, a licensed psychologist who believes that every mother and daughter should have a thriving, loving relationship. We will be discussing the importance of the mother-daughter relationship and how we...

For those of you who have been listening to my solo podcast episodes lately, you know that my choice to leave social media was not an easy or quick one. I have been totally honest about the effects that this choice may have on those of us who have online businesses and brands.  On today's episode I chat with Dani Brufoldt about her previous career working as a social media agency with larger brand...

If you could think of one topic that most people tend to avoid, it would probably be the topic of death. This is certainly not the case for Angela Alberto who is a death midwife. I could totally relate to her perspective that life is short and it’s best to be prepared, most likely from my experience in the emergency room. She joined me today to talk all about what a death midwife does and how she...

I’m glad you’ve joined me on my third episode in my leaving social media series. I’ve talked at length about the reason that I left social media and I’ve heard from many of you that feel the same way. This wasn’t something I decided to do without strategic planning, and I want to share exactly how I did that so you can do it too. Trust me, you won’t regret it! Don’t forget to submit any questions...

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Arunima Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal and I will go through a rapid fire Q&A with regards to the COVID vaccine for children under five. I know that so many parents were looking forward to February coming along and hopefully having this vaccine approved for kids under five, myself included. Unfortunately, that did not get approved this month. So in this conversation,...

On my first solo episode last week, I spoke about the beginning years of my blog and how it was such a great outlet for me to be creative. I also spoke about the turning point, where things started to shift for both myself and the people that were consuming social media content. This became even more apparent with the creation of Instagram stories, where you had a 24-hour window to access content...

One thing that I have learned from my platform and community is that parenting styles vary so much in every country. It seems to me that in the United States, we have a more stressful and fast paced type of living which trickles down to our children. That’s why I am so excited for this episode about parenting from an expert on the subject, Iben Sandahl. Iben shares the philosophies that many paren...

Welcome to the first episode of my new solo series. I was inspired to do this because there was a huge influx of questions I received from my listeners as to why I left social media. The answer to that question is incredibly complex and was made due to what I learned about myself, the industry, and life as a whole. I hope my story can inspire all of us to really take note of our social media use a...

One topic I didn’t know much about and wanted to educate myself on more was the “clean beauty” concept. Much like the food industry, the cosmetic industry is constantly marketing products based on their excluded ingredients. I’m sure you’ve heard “sulfate-free” and “paraben-free” before, but I wanted to know what that truly meant. Jennifer Novakovich joined me on this episode to debunk some beauty...

This episode is exciting because not only do I have three guests joining me, but the topic is something I am very passionate about, which is outdoor play. I have had a lot of guests join me lately who have discussed the negative impacts of technology on our children, and so I’m happy to have guests that share the positive impact that nature has on children. After all, even as adults we go outside...

Today I'm sharing a quick announcement to introduce a new podcast series that will be starting on February 2nd: From Instagram Influencer to Deleting Social Media.  In this series, I'll talk candidly about the journey I took from blogging to Instagram Influencer and what my turning point was when I decided to take the brand I built off of social media.  Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community...

Have you ever had a bad feeling about dropping your child off at an unfamiliar place? Whether it’s a daycare, camp, or even a friend's house, there’s likely a reason that our mother’s instinct kicks in. Rosalia Rivera joined me in a conversation regarding child abuse and I was shocked to hear how prevalent it is. Although the topic may seem uncomfortable, Rosalia provides us with tips to educate a...

A mother’s fear and emotional struggle of going back to work once they have a baby has gotten worse and worse over the last few years. It’s almost impossible not to experience these feelings considering the cost of childcare and lack of maternity leave options. My guest, Kimberly Didrikson, created a company called Learning Motherhood to help mothers navigate that transitional time more smoothly....

Recently I was disappointed to come across an advertisement for an exercise bike designed for children. Children should be getting exercise from sports or playing throughout the day and the message that toys like these are sending may cause insecurities in children. Dr. Karytko joins me to discuss the harmful effects that this toy and others may have on a child’s self-esteem and body image. These...

Like many parents, I find it so important for our children to have daily opportunities for physical activity. I am a lover of sports and recognize that there are so many benefits to exposing our children to sports at a young age. With that said, I can’t ignore the damaging effects that some sports have on the developing brain. There has been a lot of information in the news about the impact of tac...

I found this episode very interesting because the topic is something that I never experienced and haven’t heard much about, even as a member of the medical community. As a labor and delivery postpartum nurse, Lo Mansfield joined me to discuss Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex. It wasn’t until she was experiencing D-MER herself that she learned what it was like to feel strong emotions of sadness while...

Today’s guest, Dr. Krupa Playforth, answers questions surrounding a current hot topic: Children and the Covid-19 vaccine. Given the recent announcement of the Pfizer vaccine for 5-12 year olds, I have been getting many questions on this subject. For that reason, we are doing a rapid Q&A session with Dr. Playforth to answer your questions. The information she provides is truly invaluable because as...

If you follow me on social media you know this episode topic was inevitable. I have been talking about the harms of social media so much lately and Tessa Stuckey was a great addition to this conversation. As a therapist to teenagers, she provides insightful research that proves screen time and social media do more harm than good to mental health and brain development. Some of the information she p...

At one point or another, many women have been fearful that they may experience infertility as they get older. Especially as women approach the age of 35, or what some call “advanced maternal age,” the concern for ability to reproduce increases. There is so much information and misinformation on social media and in the news and Dr. Lucky joins me to share her knowledge as a fertility specialist. Wh...

So many of my guests and listeners have asked questions or talked about the pressure to do everything right during pregnancy. This is no different when it comes to nutrition, which is why I invited a registered dietician to answer your questions. Katy specifically talks about foods that optimize fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum breastfeeding. Every woman’s body is different, but the simple rec...

EPISODE 37 If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I consider pelvic floor physical therapy to be one of the most important things for women to do. This is one of the topics I talk about with physical therapist and co-owner of Expecting and Empowered, Krystle. She gives us tips and tricks from every stage of pregnancy, from preconception to postpartum. As Krystle mentions, if the informat...

Acupuncture is a method of medicine that I don’t have a lot of knowledge on, so as usual, I found an expert to fill us in. Ali Damron shares so much information on what acupuncture is, when it’s used, and how it works. We discuss her experience with acupuncture for women’s health and hormones and her close work alongside OBGYN physicians and other medical professionals. Ali answers your questions...

EPISODE 35 Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Same! With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without breaking the bank. I am so relieved to get some real answers from Erin who is a chemical engineer and food scientist. You’ll be shocked, and probably...

EPISODE 34 In episode 3, I had Dr. Anita Patel on the show to share her invaluable knowledge on MISC. She graciously returned to answer all of my listener’s questions related to the Covid-19 Delta Variant. There has been so much chatter about this on social media and the news, so I’m grateful that I got to pick the brain of an expert on the topic. From treatments used to the results of the vaccine...

EPISODE 33 Today’s episode is a bit different from our normal episodes, and I’m excited for you to hear it. I’m talking with six different women from my community who are generously sharing their stories with us. Some of these women grew up in a household that did not receive vaccinations.  Others became skeptical of vaccines at some point in their life, but later changed their mind. With all the...