Remote work, school closures, and no playdates: there’s no question the pandemic upended family life in ways that were simply unimaginable before. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Amanda Zelechoski, a clinical psychologist and a mom of three, about the pandemic’s effect on families’ mental health and children’s development. Anthro ... Show More
Nov 21
What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?
Could the secret to living longer be as simple as what’s for dinner? Sanjay sits down with explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner to discuss the science behind longevity, why taste (not willpower) drives healthy habits, and how affordable, plant-based recipes inspired by th ... Show More
26m 23s
Nov 14
Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his f ... Show More
37m 11s
May 2024
How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our child ... Show More
2h 4m
Mar 2022
Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD
<p>Ever wondered if your parenting style has impact on your child’s mental health? Did you know that your own stress could be stressing out your kids? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Teri and I interview Dr. Hansa Bhargava, pediatrician, renowned parenting expert, Chief Medical O ... Show More
44m 32s
Dec 2022
1006: "How To Parent A Neurodivergent Child" {Interview with Dr. Catherine Baker}
<p>"All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them."- Magic Johnson</p> <p><strong>In this episode, Dr. Baker shares her perspective and highlights:</strong></p> <div class="view-episode__description pt-1 mb-3"> <ul> <li>The challenges that a neur ... Show More
41m 5s
Sep 2023
Moms Are in Crisis: The Mental Health Epidemic
In this powerful debut episode, Deena and Kristin unpack why anxiety is at an all time high in mothers/primary caregivers, plus:
How to release the pressure that comes with perfect parenting
3 EASY, doable, strategies you can use TODAY to improve your mental health
Cures for anxi ... Show More
55m 20s
Dec 2022
459: How to understand & heal your trauma | Gabor Maté, M.D.
Gabor Maté, M.D.: “95% of trauma is multi-generational. You unwittingly pass it on.”
Gabor, a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally renowned speaker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how buried trauma can harm your health, plus:
- Gabor’s up ... Show More
56m 17s