On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to change our mindset to cause change. I discuss:
The difference between happiness and joy
How joy can be self-created and not based on external circumstances
Managing expectations AND still celebrating ... Show More
Yesterday
The Follow-Up: Dads and Postpartum
We talk a lot about maternal mental health postpartum. But we do not talk enough about dads. In this episode, my husband joins me for an honest conversation about paternal mental health, birth trauma, pressure, and what it felt like to become a father while navigating medical com ... Show More
15m 38s
Apr 22
IVF, Ovulation, and Fertility Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
This week on The PedsDocTalk Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, OB-GYN, and author of The Lucky Egg, for a conversation about the fertility basics so many adults were never actually taught. We talk about ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 20
The Follow-Up: I Just Had a Baby, Now What?
Bringing home a new baby can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming. In this Follow Up episode, I revisit a favorite past conversation, I Just Had a Baby, Now What?, and share practical newborn guidance through the lens of both a pediatrician and a mom. We talk about what newbo ... Show More
18m 20s
Aug 2023
#273 - Only YOU Know What Is Best For YOU
<p>Remember how we used to ask our parents for approval before making any decision? Yes, that's exactly what many of us are still doing - but instead of our parents, we're now deferring to others when it comes to our own happiness and life choices. In this episode, Dr. ... Show More
23m 39s
Sep 2024
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE & LIFE TRANSITIONS | handling stress, learning detachment, ways to find acceptance
in this episode we're diving into the topic of change and how we can learn to deal with it gracefully ♡ change is the only constant in life and for that we talk about ways to anticipate change, handle the stress that comes with it, ways to cope, ways to find acceptance / regain h ... Show More
37m 30s
Dec 2024
11 Habits To Stop For A Happier Mom Life
<p>Are there habits you know are holding you back, but no matter how hard you try, they seem impossible to shake? Whether it's mindlessly scrolling through your phone, indulging in one too many episodes of Netflix, or eating sugary snacks that leave you feeling sluggish, these ha ... Show More
35m 35s
Oct 2024
Do you allow yourself to feel joy?
Send us Fan MailWhat if you could turn fleeting happiness into lasting joy and protect yourself from worry and self-doubt? In the latest Curious Neuron podcast, join me, Cindy, as we explore the connection between joy and emotional regulation. We’ll dive into neuroscience and the ... Show More
26m 10s
Feb 2025
3493: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
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Episode 3493:
Ellen Burgan shares five powerful self-reflection questions to help you pause, reset, and realign when life feels ove ... Show More
11m 20s
Mar 2025
3533: Want to Feel Better About Work and Life? Try Saying These Two Words by Dr. Jenny Brockis
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Episode 3533:
Feeling overwhelmed by negativity at work or in life? Shifting to a gratitude mindset can transform your well-being, ... Show More
12m 9s