The Parentologist Podcast

Brittany Shives is a mom to four kids and a former public school teacher who has combined her love for teaching and her love for her own children to create a learning environment for her kids in which they can become passionate learners. She loves books and all things homeschooling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Lauren Magers is a parenting thought leader and pioneer of a revolutionary new category in children's education/homeschooling called, "Life School." She is a mother of 4. a successful business leader and creator of the Happy Life System.™ The Happy Life System™ is the world's first gamified Life School platform designed to empower parents and children with the blueprint to live a happy, healthy an...

Carrie Jackson, PhD is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and author working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance. Dr. Carrie Jackson received her PhD in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Child Psychology, from West Virginia University in 2020. She completed her predoctoral internship at Rady Childr...

Sterna Suissa is a mom of 4 children. Ever since having her first child, Sterna has made it her goal to educate herself on parenting in order to avoid conditioning, and focus instead on building healthy relationships with her children. Her past experiences include educating young adults who have been rejected from their homes or schools, and her constant study on parenting makes her a skilled Pare...

Dr. Julie Hanks, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, content creator, thought leader, online influencer, owner of Wasatch Family Therapy clinics in Utah, and host of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast . Dr. Hanks is the author of two books: The Burnout Cure and The Assertiveness Guide for Women . With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hanks provides online resources that empower women to pr...

For new and old listeners, here are a few clips from the most popular episodes of the first year of the Parentologist Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a special first anniversary episode, Dr. Kim is being interviewed by her first podcast guest, Heather Booker. Thanks to all our listeners who have stayed with us this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is about infertility and mental health. Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Nichelle Haynes. Nichelle Haynes is a perinatal psychiatrist with special interest in infertility, pregnancy and early parenting. She works as a psychiatrist at Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic of Austin where she also serves as CEO and partner. She is a wife and mother of 2 energetic young boys who keep her busy. Sh...

Damon Darienzo is a blogger and speaker who has been publicly sharing his perspectives on single parenting since 2019. His goal is to provide single parents with the resources, guidance and inspiration they can use to find happiness in their own unique lives. Damon was raised in Rochester, New York as the oldest of six children. He is a Navy veteran who currently owns and operates an Amazon packag...

Leah Katz, Ph. D., is a clinical psychologist practicing in Portland, Oregon. Originally from New York, she completed her doctorate training at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. While living in New York, Dr. Katz worked at a community clinic where she led several groups, treated individuals and couples in therapy, and taught at Stern College for Women.  She currently works in a group practice...

Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and th...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Kim speaks with Alia Preston, a mom of four, who openly shares her story of her two-year-old daughter’s drowning. Her family was visiting in-laws over spring break and one day when she was out shopping, she received a phone call from her husband that their toddler daughter fell into the pool and had no heartbeat. Alia shares her miraculous story of how her daughter wa...

On this week’s episode, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dr. Kim interviews Academy Award winner and Emmy Award winner Freida Lee Mock, who is a director, writer and producer of feature length and short form theatrical documentary films, 5 of which had Academy Award nominations. They will be talking about her latest film release called “The Choir and Conductor”.  We...

On this week’s episode we have Brooke & Bridget, from the Speech Sisters. Both Brooke and Bridget are Speech and Language Pathologists and have more than 20 years of combined experience, diagnosing and treating hundreds of children with a variety of communication disorders and delays. Both moms and therapists, they have personal and professional experience and expertise to create online course...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Jenny McCuiston, the Goldfish Swim School Co-Founder & Visionary, Mom of 4, and Olympic Trials Qualifier! Jenny has a degree in early childhood development and family studies and is the thought leader in designing and executing the brand’s proprietary Science of SwimPlay® Curriculum, which focuses on teaching swim and safety skills while building character thr...

Dr. Kim is speaking this week with Dr. Pooka Lakshmin. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and author specializing in women's mental health with a focus on how broken social systems impact women’s emotional lives. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, a medical advisor to Peloton, and the founder of Gemma , the first digital education platform dedicated exclusiv...

This week Dr. Kim talks with Annie Appel. Annie Appel is the Chief Marketing Officer at Galileo Learning where she is responsible for all programs related to sales, marketing and revenue. Annie is a vibrant and energizing leader who strives to create a workplace culture where teams can balance creativity with bottom line results.  Annie was named Top 40 under 40 in the East Bay Business Times and...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Kami Hoss. Dr. Kami Hoss is a renowned orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist who just released his highly anticipated book “If Your Mouth Could Talk.” Dr. Hoss is the co-founder and CEO of The Super Dentists, which has become one of the leading multi-specialty dental practices in the country, for the past 25 years. He sits on the board of counselors at UCLA...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Hilda Dunford. Hilda Dunford is a mom of three and is a special needs mom raising a son who is legally blind. Today she is going to share her inspiring story of motherhood and what it’s like to raise a blind child with special needs as well as two other children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Ashani Mfuko about teaching our kids about anti-racism. Ashani Mfuko is a Digital Content Creator, Lifestyle Influencer, Anti-Racism Educator, Professional Dancer, and the CEO of Ashani Mfuko Consulting Worldwide LLC, based in the state of New York. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, HGTV’s “House Hunters”, Spectrum News, and many other media outlets and...

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Marianne Miller about disordered eating. Dr. Marianne Miller specializes in eating disorder therapy, and she has been in the mental health field. Formerly a full-time professor for 12 years, Dr. Miller merges her interest in research and cutting-edge treatment when she works with adults and teens to help them recover from eating disorders such as anorexia, bu...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Julianna Miner about raising kids in a screen generation. Julianna W. Miner is a former adjunct professor of Public Health, the blogger behind Rants from Mommyland, and author of “Raising a Screen Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse! Bret Iwan has loved the legacy and story of Walt Disney for as long as he can remember, but never dreamt he would one day voice Walt’s most iconic character, Mickey Mouse. Iwan decided to pursue his love of art at Ringling College of Art and Design. Shortly after, he moved to Kansas City, to begin a career at Hallmark Greetin...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Kelly Vincent about managing high functioning anxiety. Dr. Kelly Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30672) practicing in Encinitas, CA. She is a certified yoga teacher, author of True You: A Self-Discovery Journal and Co-Founder of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic mental health wellness collective. Her passions include supporting individuals s...

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Alyssa Miller. Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, founder of Nutrition for Littles and mama of two. She is also a podcast host for the Nutrition for Littles Podcast and creator of Table Talk, a Picky Eating Program for families. She has a gentle approach for more peaceful mealtimes where little ones can learn to like new foods. She is passi...