Send us a text WARNING: We recommend parents preview this episode first before deciding whether to allow your children to listen. In our Season 3 finale, releasing on National Gun Violence Awareness Day and one week after the latest tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, we are tackling the gun violence epidemic in the United States. We know you are as devastated, angry, and frustrated as we are by the needless loss of human life. So how do we turn our grief into decisive action? In this episo...
Jun 03, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Send us a text Are you one of the millions of adults dealing with back pain? Did the pandemic make it worse? Do you wish you could manage your pain with less or no medication? Pain specialist Dr. Saloni Sharma joins us today to talk about her new book and her drug-free approach to pain relief and prevention. Keep listening to find out lots more! Saloni Sharma, MD, LAc is dual board-certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation and pain management. She is medical director of the Orthopaedic...
May 17, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Send us a text Today we’re talking about some of our favorite STEM toys and books! Finding ways to play with science and math is one of the best ways to foster a lifelong love of those subjects. Whether you have kids in your life or are a kid at heart, keep listening to find some great suggestions for your wishlist! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our...
May 03, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Send us a text On this episode, we’re going knee-deep into waste. How can we reduce the amount of trash and scraps that we generate in our homes? What can we do better when it comes to saving food, clothing, and household products? And how will our hack of the week leave your mailbox happy? Listen now for tips on all that and more! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you ...
Apr 19, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Send us a text Since the start of the pandemic, more and more families have considered packing it all up and moving abroad. Today we have part 2 of our discussion with Jennifer Stevens from the blog Adventurous Appetite, an American international school teacher who did just that and has now lived all over the world. Wondering what healthcare is like in other countries? What her tips are for moving abroad with kids? And whether she’d ever move home? Keep listening to find out all that and more. A...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Send us a text Since the start of the pandemic, more and more families have considered packing it all up and moving abroad. Today we have part 1 of our discussion with Jennifer Stevens from the blog Adventurous Appetite, an American international school teacher who did just that and has now lived all over the world. Wondering what the biggest challenges are to life in a new country? The biggest benefits? And whether she’d do it all again? (Spoiler alert: YES!) Keep listening to find out all that...
Mar 22, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Send us a text On this episode, we're talking to child psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Fortuna about anxiety in children. How has the pandemic impacted the mental health of the kids around us? How can you identify when anxiety is a problem for a child in your life? And what can we all do to help kids and teens who are experiencing this struggle? She shares her insight into all these questions and more. Dr. Lisa Fortuna, MD, MPH is a highly experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Chief of Psy...
Mar 08, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Send us a text On this episode, we’re giving our State of the Union address … on COVID. Where do we stand, two years into the pandemic? What does omicron mean for us? And all those COVID myths we hear … can any of them be debunked? Keep listening for all that and more! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it hel...
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Send us a text On this episode, we're talking about the process of becoming a doctor, starting from getting into med school. Have you been inspired by Dr. Fauci and decided you want to be a physician? Is there a college student in your life contemplating a career in medicine? Curious about the path required to get there in the U.S.? This episode is for you! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it ...
Feb 08, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Send us a text In our Season 3 premiere, we’re talking about one of the most significant impacts of COVID-19: our mental health. We've all felt it in one way or another -- so psychiatrist Dr. Shirin Ali joins us to tell us just how mental health has been impacted by the pandemic, who’s been most affected, and what you can do to take care of yourself. Shirin Ali, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in psychiatry at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her reside...
Jan 25, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Send us a text Local politics is not only the level where the most tangible legislative change can be made, but also the level where most people entering politics will start. So for those reasons, we’re devoting two episodes to a discussion with someone who threw her hat into the local ring, won, and is now sharing all her insider advice. In the latest in our ongoing series on Mothers in Politics and our Season 2 finale, we have Part 2 of our interview with Arkansas City Councilwoman Gayatri Agn...
Sep 28, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text Local politics is not only the level where the most tangible legislative change can be made, but also the level where most people entering politics will start. So for those reasons, we’re devoting two episodes to a discussion with someone who threw her hat into the local ring, won, and is now sharing all her insider advice. In the latest in our ongoing series on Mothers in Politics, we have Part 1 of our interview with Arkansas City Councilwoman Gayatri Agnew. She's talking about ...
Sep 14, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking about kids and their relationships. Why is it so important that kids spend time with their peers even from an early age? What problems should you look out for? And how can you help your child through shyness, bullying, or other challenges? Plus, our Physician-Mom Life Hack this week involves checkers, but not in the way you expect! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest...
Aug 31, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text Today we’re talking about something that can make you healthier AND wealthier: meal planning and lunch packing. How can making a weekly menu actually affect your health? Where do you start if you’ve never done it before? What’s the best way to make fun school lunches? And how do you keep it all interesting so you can stick with it for the long run? In this episode, we’ve got all that and more! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Ins...
Aug 17, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Send us a text Today, we’re talking about joy. We all want it. But what does it really mean? What are the health effects of having joy? And the $64,000 question: how do we get more of it? Join us to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening ...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Send us a text On this episode, we're going skin deep -- literally. We're talking about how to take care of your skin during the summer months. Can you moisturize less in the summer? What are the best ways to prevent sunburns in kids? And how do we choose the best options in a drugstore aisle containing dozens of sunscreens and bug repellents? Listen in, because we've got you covered! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and P...
Jul 20, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Send us a text On this episode, we're talking about some sensitive topics that aren't talked about often enough: infertility and pregnancy loss. What can increase a person's risk? How do you know when to seek medical help? And how can we support the people in our lives who are going through these painful experiences? Join us as we pull back the curtain and bring this discussion into the light. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitte...
Jul 06, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Send us a text In this episode, we’re continuing our series on Mothers in Politics! As physicians, getting regular women and parents in office is important to us because so much legislation affects public health: not just in the time of a pandemic, but also via laws surrounding issues like parental leave, health insurance coverage, pre-existing conditions, and access to medical and specialty care. Have you wondered what makes people decide to run for office? And how on earth they do it? Do you t...
Jun 22, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Send us a text On this episode, we’re explaining the ins and outs of the most popular eating plans out there. Many of us want to eat healthier, but how do we know where to start? Do the words keto, paleo, Atkins and Whole30 have your head spinning? Should we trust that celebrity endorsement? Should we throw out everything currently in our refrigerators? And should we really eat only steak and chewing gum for 14 days? Join us to find out the facts! Support the show *******************************...
Jun 08, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text It's our Season 2 premiere! To kick off, we're talking about travel in 2021. What are the current recommendations for staying safe while traveling, whether you're vaccinated or not? What are the different things to be aware of for domestic travel vs. international? How should you travel with kids? And, with changing mandates, when do you need to wear that mask? We have answers to all this and more! While things may be opening up in the United States, our thoughts and prayers are w...
May 25, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In our Season 1 finale, we’re talking about that massive parenting decision for many of us: finding childcare. Whether you are a new parent trying to decide among the options, or you’re working from home and your kids’ Zoom-bombing is getting a bit too distracting, or you're an essential worker who can't work from home, we are here to help. We share our own experiences with childcare, questions to ask any type of caregiver, and resources for finding quality, affordable options. An...
Mar 09, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text In the second of our ongoing series on mothers in politics, we're talking to Dr. Kim Schrier, the first pediatrician in Congress, who represents Washington's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She's telling us how she pivoted from a medical career to a political one, what it's like to sponsor a bill on vaccines that ends up taking on new meaning when a pandemic hits, and why it's important for other parents to seek elected office. Congresswoman Kim Sc...
Feb 23, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text We're excited to share a joint episode in collaboration with the What is Black? and Flesh 'N Bold podcasts in which we're discussing everything you need to know about the COVID vaccines. Joining us are Dr. Lauren Smith, Chief Health Equity and Strategy Officer for the CDC Foundation, and Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, Commissioner of Health for the Baltimore City Health Department, who talk about the launch of the COVID vaccine, the COVID vaccine and children, health inequities, and the vac...
Feb 09, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text On this episode, we’re introducing the first of our new ongoing series on mothers in politics. Today we’re talking to Dr. Michelle Au, the author and anesthesiologist who was just elected to Georgia’s state senate. She’s telling us how a busy mom with no prior political experience became a state senator, what her goals are for her time in office, and why other moms should consider throwing their hats in the ring. Michelle Au, MD, MPH is an anesthesiologist at Emory-St. Joseph’s Ho...
Jan 26, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text On our first episode of the new year, we’re talking about New Year’s resolutions. Did you have a few too many treats over the holidays? Are you looking to finally break that habit or find that new job? Or are you resolution-averse but ready to make wellness a priority? We’re here to join you in your fresh start! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subsc...
Jan 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Fruits, vegetables, and kids: that important but elusive combo! Why are fruits and vegetables especially important for kids, and how much should they eat each day? We share a dozen of the best tips from experts and our own experiences for getting kids to eat more fruits and veggies. Grab an apple (or an onion, we don't judge) and enjoy the episode! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd lo...
Dec 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text On this episode, we're talking about that universal experience: pain. Nobody likes to hurt. So what are the options for treating pain when we have it? What is the opioid crisis, and how does it affect us? And when is it time to call in a specialist? Join us to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Pod...
Nov 24, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Today, we're diving in to the holy grail: training your baby to fall asleep and teaching older kids healthy sleep habits. Also, what's the latest on sleep safety for infants, and how can you know if you child has a medical problem affecting her sleep? Plus, we share a simple hack of the week to help keep your toddler in bed, using just duct tape - but it’s not what you’re thinking! Listen in to find out! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Fac...
Nov 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking about environmental justice. What is it? Why does it matter? And why are we talking about it on a podcast about health? Join us for the lowdown on what it means and what you can do to help. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter/X and Pinterest ! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the ...
Oct 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite products that make our lives easier and more fun. We're talking electronics, games, home goods and even food. From gadgets that save us time, to items that keep our kids occupied or help them learn, to things that just plain make us laugh, listen in for our best recommendations, and check out our show notes at hippocratichosts.com for all the links! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook , Instag...
Oct 13, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
