The Endo Kids Podcast-Where little hormones meet big answers.

In this insightful interview, Sammy Barnett shares her personal journey from childhood panic disorder to becoming a clinical nutritionist. She explores the deep connection between food, anxiety, resilience, and mental health, offering practical advice for parents and children to foster healthier relationships with food and reduce anxiety. 00:00 Sammy's Journey: From Panic to Nutrition 03:09 The Ro...

In this episode, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Lindsey Waldman interviews Dr. Rachel Casey about puberty and menstrual health in girls. They discuss normal age ranges for periods, signs to watch for, managing irregularities, and how to support young girls through puberty. 00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Gynecology 02:13 Understanding Menstrual Cycles 05:52 Normal vs. Abnormal Periods 11:51 Managin...

This episode explores the recent renaming of PCOS to P M O S, highlighting the shift in understanding this complex endocrine and metabolic condition. Dr. Rinku Mehra discusses the implications for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach beyond reproductive symptoms. 00:00 Introduction to PMOS: A Major Shift in Terminology 03:18 Understandi...

This episode explores the rising trend of teen boys using substances like SARMs, steroids, and peptides to enhance their appearance rapidly. Dr. Waldman discusses where they get these substances, the risks involved, and how parents can recognize warning signs and start important conversations. 00:00 The Looksmaxxing Trap: What Teen Boys Are Secretly Taking to Build Muscle, Burn Fat, and Change The...

Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman of the Endo Kids Podcast explain congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), focusing on classic CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. They review how CAH is often detected through an abnormal newborn screen and confirmed with bloodwork (including 17-hydroxyprogesterone) and electrolytes, sometimes with genetic testing. They describe CAH as a genetic condition cau...

Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman of the Endo Kids Podcast explain what growth hormone is, how it works through IGF-1, and why it affects more than height, including bone, muscle, fat metabolism, and energy. They stress that growth is a pattern over time and that “wait and see” can cost valuable time, so families should track accurate measurements, growth velocity, and consider bone age X-ra...

Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman discuss pediatric bone health, explaining that bones are metabolically active and shaped by osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes, with growth plates driving length until estrogen closes them in puberty. They emphasize peak bone mass, noting 40–60% is built in adolescence and ~90% by late adolescence/early adulthood. Practical guidance includes age-based...

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Lindsey Waldman welcomes registered dietitian nutritionist Shelby Santin, who specializes in eating disorders, to discuss adolescent nutrition, misconceptions, and supportive family strategies. Santin explains her role goes beyond meal plans to address food rules, fears, and barriers to adequate intake, emphasizing that eating disorders can affect anyone and are often...

Dr. Rinku Mehra hosts the Endo Kids Podcast with guest Dr. Jessica Ritch, an OB-GYN with minimally invasive gynecology training, to discuss why adolescent menstrual health is a vital sign and how common conditions like PCOS can begin in the teen years but often go ignored. They address misconceptions that painful, heavy, or irregular periods are “normal,” explain when patterns warrant evaluation (...

On the Endo Kids Podcast, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Rinku Mehra interviews pediatric sleep expert Dr. Funke Brown, founder of The Restful Sleep Place, about why sleep is a foundational pillar of childhood health affecting brain function, emotion regulation, memory, metabolism, heart health, growth, puberty, obesity, and diabetes risk. Dr. Brown explains age-based sleep needs and how sleep arch...

Dr. Lindsey Waldman hosts pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Natalie Sikka to discuss where gastroenterology and endocrinology overlap in children, especially around growth and nutrition. They explain that “normal” weight gain means tracking along an individual child’s growth curve, with concern raised by rapid increases or decreases, plateaus, or drops in weight or height percentiles, while conside...

In this episode of Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra interviews Kelsie Lewis, founder of Balanced Diabetes Wellness, about her personal journey with type 1 diabetes and her innovative approach to diabetes management. They discuss practical strategies, technology, misconceptions, and the importance of compassionate care for athletes and all individuals living with diabetes. 00:00 Introduction to D...

Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman of the Endo Kids Podcast explain the adrenal glands’ structure (cortex and medulla), hormones (cortisol, aldosterone, adrenal androgens, adrenaline), and brain regulation via the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ACTH feedback loop. They clarify cortisol’s essential roles in blood pressure, blood sugar, inflammation, and stress response, and contrast adrenal insu...

In this episode of the Endo Kids podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Sarah Stombaugh discuss the complexities surrounding obesity medications, particularly in children and adolescents. They explore the misconceptions about obesity as a character flaw versus a chronic disease, the safety and efficacy of various medications, and the importance of understanding the long-term implications of treatment. T...

Dr. Rinku Mehra hosts the Endo Kids Podcast and interviews pediatrician Dr. Herb Bravo, who works with Sanofi’s type 1 diabetes clinical research programs, about advances in type 1 diabetes care, early detection, and emerging therapies. Dr. Bravo describes the trauma and dangers of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), emphasizing that many children present in DKA without parents knowing the warning signs....

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, dive into the complexities of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. The discussion aims to remove the stigma and blame often associated with the condition, focusing instead on the science behind insulin resistance, symptoms, diagnosis, and holistic treatment ap...

Welcome to the Endo Kids Podcast, hosted by Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists. This episode provides an in-depth exploration of Type 1 Diabetes, breaking down the science behind the disease, its symptoms, and long-term management. The hosts emphasize the importance of differentiating Type 1 from Type 2 Diabetes, addressing common misconception...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, host Dr. Lindsey Waldman is joined by Kelly Benson Vogt, a seasoned speech-language pathologist, for an in-depth discussion on pediatric feeding disorders. Drawing on her 28 years of experience, including 16 years in private practice and early intervention, Kelly helps distinguish typical picky eating from true feeding disorders. She highlights early signs...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, host Dr. Lindsey Waldman is joined by special guest Brittany Shapiro, a nutritionist from Capital Pediatric Nutrition. Together, they explore the challenges of picky eating, the roles of parents and children in healthy eating habits, and practical steps for incorporating better nutrition into daily life. Brittany shares her professional journey and offers...

Welcome to the Endo Kids Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Ring Ku and Dr. Lindsay Waldman, both experienced pediatric endocrinologists. In this episode, Dr. Mehra introduces Dr. Ritu Saluja Sharma, an emergency and lifestyle medicine physician, who dives deep into her journey from the ER to preventive healthcare through lifestyle medicine. Dr. Sharma explains her focus on nutrition, disease prevention, a...

Welcome to the Endo Kids Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both pediatric endocrinologists, delve into hyperthyroidism in children. They discuss its causes, particularly focusing on Graves Disease, and explain symptoms parents should watch for like weight loss, anxiety, and difficulty focusing. The doctors provide insights into diagnosis through lab tests and possi...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, dive deep into the topic of pediatric hypothyroidism. They discuss the role of the thyroid gland, common myths, symptoms parents should watch for, and the importance of thyroid hormones for children's growth and development. Furthermore, they cover causes such as Hash...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, discuss delayed puberty in boys. They explain the typical age range for puberty onset and its initial signs. The doctors delve into various causes of delayed puberty, such as genetic factors, nutritional issues, excessive athletic training, and medical conditions. The...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, deep dive into the topic of early puberty in girls. They explain what constitutes normal puberty, the signs to watch for, and when parents should be concerned. The discussion covers the various causes, focusing on central precocious puberty, its diagnosis, and treatme...

In this episode of the Endo Kids Podcast, Dr. Rinku Mehra and Dr. Lindsey Waldman, both board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, delve into the complex topic of puberty. They discuss the typical timelines for puberty in boys and girls, highlight common concerns such as early or delayed maturation, and explain what constitutes 'normal' development. The episode addresses questions parents often h...