The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast

Summary In this episode, Dr. Whitney interviews Carla Naumburg about her new book, ' How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic .' It's a book for kids all about learning to manage overwhelming emotions. They also talk about the importance of self-compassion and normalizing the experience of losing control. The book provides practical tips and techniques f...

May 15, 2024, Momcozy released its annual State of Maternal Support Report shedding light on whether Millennials and Gen Z feel supported in motherhood. The new study surveyed 1,187 pregnant and new moms to reveal that 67% of moms wished for more emotional support and more assistance with childcare or household tasks while 46% craved more social connections. Listen in as Momcozy's Lalaina Roberts...

In this episode, Dr. Whitney discusses Different Thinkers: ADHD with authors Katia Frederickson and Yael Rothman. The episode focuses on ways parents can support their children if they have ADHD, and on the power of understanding your wiring as a child. They talk about their backgrounds as pediatric neuropsychologists and the importance of understanding brain behavior relationships. They also disc...

In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares discusses the reasons why we feel cluttered, such as the chaotic pace of life, the feeling of control that clutter gives us, and the outward sign of an inside problem. She also talks about the importance of decluttering and how it can lead to more freedom, time, and space. Dr. Whitney provides practical tips for decluttering both our physical and mental spaces....

In this episode, Dr. Mark Hauser, author of Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resilience , discusses the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He introduces the concept of the five T's framework (type, timing, tenure, turbulence, and toxicity) to understand how to respond to them and highlights the need for...

Parenting is a journey filled with countless decisions, especially when it comes to encouraging our kids to try new activities and experiences. For those of us with neurodivergent children, these decisions can be even more complex. In this episode, I share my personal experiences and challenges in helping my own child to try new activities, and offer detailed insights and actionable advice for par...

Dr. Whitney gets personal on this episode talking about body image, weight, and the world’s standards of health. She talks about why it’s so hard for women to have a positive body image even in the movement of body positivity and how we can help break that cycle for our kids. For more on this episode, go t o www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast .

In this episode, Dr. Whitney dives deep into why it’s so hard for women to hold their boundaries. We all know that boundaries are healthy, but it’s simply more difficult for women, especially moms, to set boundaries and keep them. This episode gives you practical tips on how to make it happen. For more on this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast .

Dr. Whitney talks with Lori-Sugarman-Li, author of Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family , about helping our kids understand the value of contributing to the mental load of home care—and getting them to actually do all those chores on their chore lists. --- For more information on this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast

Dr. Whitney shares the principles she's learned as a solopreneur in the health and wellness space, the failures she's faced, and the truths she wishes she would have known from the very beginning. -- For more about this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast

Dr. Whitney tells a personal story of when her daughter asked her the question we never want to hear as parents, “Am I fat?” She breaks down how she answered and why she said what she did, in hopes that you can be prepared for those conversations in your own family. Show Notes, Key Takeaways, and More at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast

In this episode, Dr. Whitney talks with Erin Junker, founder and owner of The Happy Sleep Company about practical strategies to help parents get their babies to sleep deeper and longer. Sleep is such an important part of having joy in the home, whether you’re an adult or an infant! ------ To find out more: www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast

In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and se...

In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Lauren Chaitoff, author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids and founder of Yogi Beans , a yoga and wellness company for children. They chat about ways to incorporate yoga practices into your daily life with your children as well as ways moms and kids can show up for themselves best. Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast

In this episode, Dr. Whitney has a special guest, her youngest daughter Mireia. They talk about what it’s like to have a working mom, what it’s like to have a working mom advocate for her, how she feels it’s going in the Casares house, and Mireia even gives some feedback on Dr. Whitney’s new book, Doing It All. Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast .

In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and se...

About the Episode: In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Valerie Cockerell, author of Manage Like a Mother. They discuss how, as moms, we can be (and should be) confident in our ability to lead in the workplace, because we have so much experience leading as moms and because of our “mom skills” that can absolutely be translated into “boss skills.” They also chat about how women can stand out in t...

About the Episode Gabby Slome, CEO and Co-Founder of Cooper, and Dr. Whitney talk about the pressure moms feel to do parenting “right” and how unrealistic (and ultimately damaging) that is for parents and for kids. If you want to be an effective parent, it’s all about paying attention to who your individual child is and to the five major parenting “must dos:” 1. Be sensitive and responsive. 2. Mod...

This episode, Dr. Whitney is joined by Kelly Hubbell , founder and SEO of Sage House , an online platform designed for moms who want to really value their time and make the most of the hours in their days, focusing the most on what matters to them. They talk through the roadblocks working moms come against when trying to balance the workloads in their families and how we can help prepare our child...

Dr. Whitney talks with Dr. Alissa Erogbogbo , Medical Director Consultant at Maven Clinic , about innovative, holistic care solutions for women everywhere—and about what it will take to truly support the health of working women worldwide. @mavenclinic www.mavenclinic.com ------ Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be Discover how...

Today, Dr. Whitney's talking Big Mom Energy—that superpower we all have as modern moms to do it all, all the time. But she's not focused on helping you do more with less. Nope, this episode is all about harnessing that energy and funneling toward your top priorities—the ones that give you purpose, peace, and presence. -------- Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become t...

Dr. Whitney talks with author Amber Trueblood about practical ways moms can recenter their lives and begin to unfluster themselves–all in under 60 seconds. -------- Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be Discover how to stop doing it all and start doing what matters with this step-by-step guide to reclaiming your life as a workin...

Dr. Whitney chats with two ambitious moms, Taylor Raven and Rose Wetzel, about the stresses, challenges, and joys of being moms with not-so-usual jobs and what it takes to be able to enjoy both of them. --------- Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be Discover how to stop doing it all and start doing what matters with this step-b...

Dr. Whitney and Rachael Brooke dive deep about all the damaging messaging women have faced about their bodies and exercise. This conversation will leave you with a burden lifted and encouraged to show up as your best self, whatever that looks like in the moment. ---------- Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be Discover how to st...

Dr. Whitney speaks with Dr. Morgan Cutlip about her brand new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: 5 Steps to Banish Guilt and Beat Burnout When You Already Have Too Much to Do , where she outlines a framework for moms to learn to love their kids without losing themselves. She discusses her 5 steps to banishing guilt and beating burnout, when you already have too much to do. -------- Pre-...