The Parentologist Podcast

This week's episode has Dr. Kim talking with Jamie Diy. Jamie Diy is an artist, designer, and educator. She received her BA in illustration from the California College of the Arts and a Masters in Education from Stanford. She has been working to help kids unlock their creative potential for over a decade, and is continually inspired by what they dream up. She recently wrote and illustrated her fir...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Michelle Kenney. Michelle Kenney, M. Ed, is a mother of two girls, as well as a former teacher and counselor turned Certified Parenting Instructor. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts, she finally reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters and credits peaceful parenting for changing her life. Michelle considers herself a recovering yel...

This week's episode features Sadaf Siddiqi. Sadaf Siddiqi is a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She works with people individually, in groups, and through organizations to cultivate change through education, intention, and compassion. Sadaf is also the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand created to normalize the emotions we all experience. You can follow along on h...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with the FI Couple. Ali & Josh are the husband and wife duo behind The FI Couple. They're every day people who began their married life with $100,000+ in student loans. They were working multiple jobs, burnt out & knew they needed a change. They decided to invest in real estate, build multiple streams of income, and set the ambitious goal of retiring from their...

For this year's Valentine's episode, Dr. Kim is talking with Kristin Way. Kristin Way is a California native whose love for music took her down a career path she never anticipated when she landed a marketing job in the music industry. After years of learning the business, her heart was again captured by the music industry, only this time by falling in love with a bass player. Kristin's life path t...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Catherine Schmidt all about sleep. Dr. Catherine Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Educator helping women alleviate anxiety, build healthy relationships and cultivate a fulfilling, balanced life they love. In addition to her San Francisco based private practice, she is also the creator of The Good Mood Studio, a private community where women can...

This week, Dr. Kim is talking to Robert Mack. Robert Mack is an Ivy League-Educated, Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Published Author, and Television Host & Producer. His work has been endorsed by Oprah, Vanessa Williams, Lisa Nichols, and many others.  In addition to serving as Celebrity Love Coach for Famously Single on the E! Network for two seasons, Robert also worke...

Dr. Diane Strachowski specializes in getting people Back To Love. Her goal is to help women find their happily-ever-afters using the best tools psychology has to offer. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology, a Master’s degree in counseling, and a doctorate in counseling psychology. She did her postdoctoral studies at Stanford, where she was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has b...

Dr. Brooke Weinstein is a world-renowned thought leader on parenting. She specializes in neuroscience based sensory and emotional regulation. But the good news is you don’t have to be a neuroscience geek to learn all the brilliant tips and tricks to make your life so much easier in parenthood.  Through her wildly popular digital courses, and her highly engaging online presence, her podcast, and fr...

Vanessa Bennett, LMFT is an author, licensed holistic psychotherapist, clinical entrepreneur and mental health content creator. Her therapeutic approach integrates years of study and practice in Depth, Buddhist, and Yoga Psychology. She co-hosts the Cheaper Than Therapy Podcast, leads soul-based retreats and workshops, and creates and facilitates curriculum for non-profit and corporate events, and...

Bryana Kappadakunnel is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist-Certified. She earned her Conscious Parenting coaching credential from Dr. Shefali’s Conscious Parenting Institute. Since 2011, Bryana has worked exclusively with families with very young children to navigate challenges related to c...

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Spencer Lalk. Dr. Lalk is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Lalk Health, a digital health company that helps you overcome nagging injuries and get back to feeling strong again! Dr. Lalk has treated professional athletes (NFL, MLB, olympians), surgeons, weekend warriors, spinal cord injuries, and much more across San Diego and Monterey, Cali...

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, podcast host, life coach and fitness fanatic. She is passionate about helping women who struggle in difficult relationships- especially that sometimes difficult relationship with themselves. After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zoe jumped off the couch and now helps women using a different modality with a mix of...

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Stephanie Carinia about hidden traumas. Dr. Stephanie Carinia is a Clinical Psychologist from Amsterdam. She specializes in trauma and personality and educating on Inner Healing & Maturing.  IG & FB: @psychologiststephanie www.psychologiststephanie.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dr. Rachel is a clinical psychologist and speaker who takes a holistic approach to health. She specializes in the mind-body connection, including stress reduction, eating behaviors, and health behavior change. She is also Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and has a private practice in NYC where she utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy...

As a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25-year career to providing parents with research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She founded and runs a...

This week, Dr. Kim talks with Terri Cole. Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, an empowerment coach, author, and, yup, a total Boundary Boss. She has taught thousands of women just like you to talk true, be seen, and finally live FREE as the most authentic, most empowered version of themselves. www.terricole.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Dr. Justine Grosso is a Licensed Psychologist, media contributor, and wellness speaker. She specializes in the intersection of the mind-body connection, trauma, and relationships, in particular helping women overcome people-pleasing and get what they want in their life and relationships. She is passionate about increasing access to cutting-edge research and education on somatic trauma psychology....

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Kim talks to Allison Mertzman, a fellow breast cancer survivor about their shared experience as breast cancer survivors. Allison lives in Los Angeles with her wife, Leanne, their two daughters, and dog Bentley. :) She is an LGBTQ+ advocate as well as a breast cancer survivor and creates content about both her instagram (IG: AllisonMertzman) and TikTok...

Justine Young is the proud owner and content creator of Little Dove, a motherhood and family travel blog. A southern California native, she now lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas with her family. With six kids causing chaos in the background she navigates motherhood and blogging with Diet Coke in hand. Her background in Education and Theater Arts helps her to encourage mothers to find mo...

Known for being a fun, fearless, honest, and committed individual, Dr. Morgan is a clinical psychologist, relationship coach, and host of the popular “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast. After finding herself in a cycle of unhealthy relationships years ago, she knew that women, just like her, needed a clear path to attracting healthy relationships and embodying secure attachment. Through the combinatio...

Dr. Catherine Pearlman is the founder of The Family Coach and a licensed clinical social worker who has been working with children and families for more than 25 years. She’s on a mission to help parents enjoy parenting more. To that end, she advises on all matters of parenting from toddlers to teens on discipline, technology, behavior modification, food issues, sibling rivalry and more. Dr. Pearlm...

Eva is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and is the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program. Eva’s main goal is to help her clients establish healthy sleep habits for their children. After experiencing the debilitating effects of chronic sleep deprivation from her middle child, Eva was inspired to help families overcome their sleep challenges. Eva truly empathizes with...

Mariko Fairly is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, parent coach, and mom of two. She provides positive and proactive strategies to increase your child's cooperation, and your calm and confidence as a parent. Find out more about Mariko's support for families at https://www.parentingfairly.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City practicing at MDCS: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Garshick sees patients of all ages, focusing on medical and cosmetic dermatology. She has a passion for being able to improve patient’s quality of l...