ParentMD Podcast

You trust y our Pediatrician with your most precious gifts – your kids. Do you ever wonder what goes into their training to make them quali fied for such a task ? Dr. Honaker invites Dr. Kim Boland, Professor and Chair for the Department of Pediatrics and Chief of Staff for Norton Children's Hospital , to the podcast to unwrap everything that goes into becoming a pediatrician . They cover why bein...

Dr. Honaker chats with former patient and now pediatrician, Dr. Kyle Stewart, who humbly shares his experiences and lessons from being both do ctor and father. This episode covers how COVID impac ted the practice of medicine and families , working as a pediatrician with a father's perspective, and, at the end, a wise lesson on becoming a father.   Show notes can be found here: https://parentmd.com...

Meet the pediatricians and moms behind the all-new Baby Playbook! We introduce Dr. Erica Bailen and Dr. Jenny Segeleon , d escribe what to expect in the Baby Playbook, talk about their experiences as moms and pediatricians, and share tons of practical advice and everyday stories so you know you're not alone.   Show notes can be found here: https://parentmd.com/podcasts/meet-the-mommds-behind-the-b...

"Will I ever sleep again?" "Are regressions a real thing?" "Should you wake a sleeping baby?" We discuss these and so much more around a very hot topic: infant sleep. Katelin Shouse and Ash ley Smith of Loullaby Infant Sleep Consulting join our CMO, Alex, in a conversation about the do's and don'ts of infant sleep and what it means to train a baby to be a good little sleeper. Show notes can be fou...

Dr. Connors joins us in the studio for a conversation covering several topics, but all pointing back to "where the magic happens" which they identify as relationships and trust with parents. Both Dr. Connors and Dr. Honaker discuss their personal missions to give families what they want and need in a way that is new and innovative so that kids can get the best care possible. Healthcare is a comple...

The business of healthcare is complex, but Dr. Drew Hertz and his team at Zest Pediatrics is shaking things up. By focusing on what families really need and desire, they have created a network of Direct Pediatric Care (DPC) providers to provide unmatched service to the families they serve. In this episode, Dr. Honaker and Dr. Hertz not only discuss the r ole of DPC in the U.S., but also how health...

  On this episode of the ParentMD podcast, we invite Dr. Keili Mistovich to share more about her direct pediatric care practice (DPC) and how her role as a pediatrician has changed since moving away from th e traditional practice setting. She shares how the two healthcare models are different, the benefits of DPC and some pearls of wisdom for parents to take away. Enjoy!     Show notes can be foun...

ParentMD's Chief Marketing Officer, Alex Seibert, continues the conversation with child and adolescent psychologist, Dr. Katy Hopkins, from a parent's point of view. They discuss where we are with mental health and our children, the power of resiliency in a child, how it's developed and what parents can do to help .   Show notes can be found here: https://parentmd.com/podcasts/ 17-raising-mentally...

As parents, we are aware of the physical needs to raise a healthy child, but often time overlook the depth of the cognitive, emotional and social aspects of raising children. Dr. Hopkins and Dr. Honaker discuss and reflect on their own ex periences navigating these areas while raising their children and what other parents can do to support their kids from young children to young adults. Show notes...

In this episode, Dr. Johnson shares some of his favorite lessons from his time as a teacher, why he went back to med school a fter getting his PhD , and what parents can do to support their children's mental health. His perspective and experience bring an insightful and well-rounded perspective on pediatric mental health that so many parents are curious about. He and Dr. Honaker wrap up the discus...

We invited the ladies of Loullaby Infant Sleep Consulting into the studio to talk all things sleep. There was so much to unpack that we didn't get to it all, but Dr. Honaker along with founders of Loullaby, Ashley Smith (NICU Nurse Practitioner) and Katelin Shouse (NICU Nurse), discuss a few keys to good sleepers, why sleep is so important and how Loullaby is on a mission to bring confidence (and...

In this episode, we turn the tables on Dr. Honaker and ask him the questions. Alex Seibert, our Chief Marketing Officer, interviews Dr. Honaker about his background, how he came up with ParentMD and his vision for the future. At the end, Dr. Honaker answers a few rapid fire questions that really show off his adventurous, passionate and fun demeanor that anyone who knows him enjoys. Show notes are...

Clinical Psychologist Eric Storch , PhD joins Dr. Josh Honaker and shares his expertise on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), research, and statistics. Dr. Storch is a Professor, Vice Chair, and McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair at Baylor College of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He received his Ph. D in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and is a Licensed...

Audra N. Rankin, DNP, APRN, CPNP  shares her background and how being curious has led her into a unique realm of healthcare. She and Dr. Honaker discuss how healthcare delivery has changed s ignificantly over the last 20 years, how training for nurses and advance practice nurses has evolved and how parenting has played an important role in both of their professional lives.   Show notes are here: h...

Dr. David Stukus, a pediatric allergist/immunologist, joins Dr. Josh Honaker on today's podcast to share his knowledge in diagnosing and treating children with a variety of allergic conditions.  Dr. Stukus is involved in multiple national organizations and is well known on social media for his popular 'myth busting.' You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @AllergyKidsDoc.   This episode discuss...

Dr. Honaker is joined by pediatric ENT, Dr. Steven Goudy in this episode of the ParentMD podcast. They have a really interesting conversation about shared decision-making for each child, how being a father of three has affected Dr. Goudy's way of communicating with parents, and his business venture, Dr. Noze Best and the purpose behind their product, the Noze Bot .   This episode covers:   Why Dr....

In this episode, Elizabeth Martin Doyle, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP shares her experiences with breastfeeding as a double-boarded physician in internal medicine and pediatrics, as well as her international board certification for lactation consultants. She found passion in breastfeeding because of her personal experience with the process and desire to help other mothers and families.      Dr. Doyle and...

Dr. Honaker welcomes a medical school friend (and fellow western Kentucky native) Dr. Greg Canty to the show for a bit of reminiscing, but mostly a lively conversation about raising a child athlete. As someone who grew up in the gym – his father who was a basketball coach – Dr. Canty was exposed early to sports medicine and naturally gravitated to the specialty years later. He started his career i...

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Eric Storch joins Pediatrician and Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Eken to discuss COVID-19 effects on children's mental health. Dr. Storch is a Professor, Vice Chair, and McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair at Baylor College of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He received his Ph. D in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and is a Licensed Psy...

In this episode, retired pediatrician Dr. Steve Wright shares his experience and lessons learned throughout his career as a pediatrician, parent, and grandparent.  In this episode:  Medical School  Dr. Honaker and Dr. Wright's Nontraditional paths as a pediatrician —> funeral director to pediatrician  Pediatric residency & mentorship  Starting a practice  The switch to the business of medicine  Be...

Board certified in both pediatrics and allergy/immunology, Dr. Sublett, joins Dr. Honaker in this week's episode to talk about asthma and his career.  In this episode:  Med School and Career Path  How Dr. Sublett ended up as partner and medical director of clinical research at Family Allergy & Asthma Managing asthma & treatment of asthma  Relationship with the parent as a pediatrician  Quality of...

Dermatologist Dr. Peter Lio joins Dr. Josh Honaker to share his expertise in dermatology. Dr Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University, and is a board member of the National Eczema Association. He has over 200 publications and 3 textbooks.  In this episode Dr. Lio and Dr. Honaker disc...

In this episode, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. David L. Causey, shares his experience working with child and adolescent Electronic Screen Syndrome/Electronic Reactivity and Dysregulation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatment. Additionally, Dr. Causey and Dr. Honaker discuss the following: What is the difference between psychologist and psychiatrist ? What is the premise behind cognitive...

In this episode Founder and CEO Joshua T. Honaker, MD, MBA, FAAP and Co-Chair, Clinical Advisory Committee ​​​​Stephanie C. Eken, MD, FAAP share the story behind ParentMD starting with their history in the medical field and where the idea for ParentMD came from. The doctors introduce ParentMD, a new way for pediatricians to help parents and discuss the online source they, along with their team, ha...

Welcome to the official podcast of ParentMD! This podcast provides a space for conversations with top pediatric experts sharing clear and trustworthy medical information so parents feel empowered to take the very best care of their kids. For more information about ParentMD visit us at our web site, www.parentmd.com or find us on social media @myParentMD