Breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of the new mom experience but it can also be daunting and disappointing. This week on the podcast, certified lactation consultant Katie Kennedy, IBCLC, talks with me about what mamas can do to set themselves up for breastfeeding success (and what success really means when it comes to this sensitive area)...and what they can do if it feeding their babies doesn’t go as planned. ———————————————— Looking for even more advice on breastfeeding or on ALL things new...
Mar 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Baby , joins us this week on the podcast to talk about what truly makes a baby smart and how to capitalize on a baby’s natural intelligence. His advice, based on neurologic and developmental research, may surprise you. Learn more about Dr. Medina: Brain Rules Read Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five Mentioned in This Episode: Carol Dweck, PhD: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success -- Our online parenting program...
Mar 09, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ever feel like you're drowning in parenthood, feeling trapped and stuck as you try to balance it all, especially when it comes to diet and exercise? You don't have to. This week we're honored to have Robin Long as our guest to tell us about a better way. She's the founder of The Balanced Life, where she helps other women find grace over guilt when it comes to eating and exercise, but also in all other areas of their lives. Robin is passionate about helping women love their bodies, become the hea...
Mar 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I just got back from a five-day vacay with my family and oh my goodness, do parents with young kids need all the help they can get in the travel department - including me! Luckily, Brianne Manz, seasoned jetsetter and influencer at Stroller in the City, sat down with me to talk about making traveling with kids (yes, including babies and toddlers) not just tolerable, but enjoyable! Follow Brianne: @strollerinthecity Mentioned in this episode: One Fine Stay -- Our online parenting programs are HER...
Feb 24, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Having a baby is hard work, but so is taking care of your body after your baby comes. On this episode, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of it. I talk with Jessica Voge, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist and a mom of two, about all things postpartum: body image, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, diastasis recti, hemorrhoids, and more. If you're a new mom or are about to be, this one is for you. If it's been awhile since you were in the postpartum period but know a mama you could use some so...
Feb 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ever lose it with your kids? Or feel like you're ALWAYS losing it with your kids? This week's guest, Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, knows just how you feel. She's a clinical social worker, a mother of two, and author of three books, including her bestseller, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent and what she learned on her parenting journey about how to yell less and enjoy more. Follow Carla: www.carlanaumburg.com @carlanaumburg Resources Discusse...
Feb 10, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We said we would talk about all the hard things and all the things that are hard to talk about on The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast. This week, we're really staying true to that mission. On this episode we welcome couples and sex therapist Taylor Pierce. We're talking about our sexual relationships after we've had a baby...or even a few kids. Follow Taylor: https://ccstpdx.com @sextherapyforall Resources Taylor Discusses on This Episode: Book: Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski Finding a Therapist: AAS...
Feb 03, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We all want to raise “successful” kids but what does it really mean to be successful and how to do we help our kids to genuinely thrive? Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, has the answers. He is a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the medical director of health services for Covenant House in Pennsylvania, where health providers focus on stress as an underlying f...
Jan 27, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Going back to work after having a baby is no small feat, and neither is making it as a working mom long term. We have author Lauren Smith Brody on the show today to talk about how to do it. She's the author of The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby and founder of The Fifth Trimester movement. Follow Lauren: @thefifthtrimester www.thefifthtrimester.com -- Our online parenting programs are HERE!! In need of some extra support with straight-talk, t...
Jan 27, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On the podcast this week, we’re welcoming Jessi Duley. She’s a powerhouse businesswoman and a mom of three. Her efforts on her indoor cycling studio, BurnCycle – a non-competitive, pitch black spin environment with a hot playlist and a focus on connection – have made her an award-winning entrepreneur. In the nearly seven years since its inception, BurnCycle has grown by 500% and has been nationally recognized for its “like a boss” mentality by Forbes , Shape , Huffington Post , Portland Monthly ...
Jan 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hardly anyone expects to have a hard time with their partner after a baby comes along but, the reality is, most couples struggle. New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn tells it like it is in this episode and gives real, sound advice on how to make it better. Jancee was a staff writer at Rolling Stone for over a decade, and a veejay at MTV for five years. She writes for many publications, among them the New York Times , Vogue , Travel and Leisure , Food & Wine , and Parents , and was ...
Jan 27, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We’re setting the foundation for The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast today by talking about six areas successful moms are highly intentional about: 1. Dreaming Big 2. Spending Time on Things That Matter 3. Making Space for Themselves 4. Investing in Their Mental and Physical Health 5. Parenting in Partnership 6. The Way They Parent Their Kids You can learn more @modernmommydoc or at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast -- Our online parenting programs are HERE!! In need of some extra support with straight-ta...
Jan 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
