Oct 7
The Sensory Code: What Your Child's Behavior Is Trying to Tell You with Occupational Therapist Laura Petix
VOTE! The PedsDocTalk Podcast has been nominated for a People's Choice Signal Award - Family and Child Rearing. Vote now through October 15th. I’m joined by Laura Petix, pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of The OT Butterfly, to unpack your child’s sensory processi ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 30
How the Healthcare System can fuel the Crunchy Mom Movement: Distrust, Trauma, and the Future of Maternal and Pediatric Care
Today I sat down to talk about something I think about a lot…the crunchy mom movement. Why are so many families walking away from traditional healthcare unheard? Caitlyn Shollmeier, a certified nurse midwife and founder of Lila Maternity, joins me to dig into why this is not real ... Show More
54m 7s
Apr 2022
035 | 8 Mood-Boosting Daily Habits to Support Your Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum… the best of times, and sometimes the worst of times. Am I right? The postpartum season is so full of ups and downs, which is to be expected. The high highs of having a new baby to love will leave you feeling like you can do absolutely anything, but the low lows that c ... Show More
23m 59s
Oct 2025
Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: How to Manage 2 AM Anxiety and Worry (Ep. 446)
Today, I’m bringing you the second part of my 2 am Pep Talk. This time, I’m really focusing on supporting new parents, especially those of you who might be feeling anxious, lonely, or dealing with those tough, intrusive thoughts that can pop up during pregnancy or after having a ... Show More
27m 20s
Feb 2024
Ep. 146: Food, Body, and Mental Health in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding (with Nicole Longmire)
Kathryn talks to Nicole Longmire, MPH, MEd, IBCLC about some of the eating and body-image issues that come up surrounding pregnancy and the birth of a child, as well as during breastfeeding. You’ll learn strategies for managing mental and emotional challenges during the postpartu ... Show More
42m 15s
Jul 2023
S03E07 - Parenthood - Nokhez
Parenthood is a journey filled with immense joy, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and stress. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the often-underlooked stress of parenthood, focusing on the crucial topics of parenting, mental health, and finding ba ... Show More
49m 50s
Oct 2023
Healing from Birth Trauma
Sometimes unexpected events during childbirth can wound a new mother. The physical scars fade, but emotional trauma can produce feelings of helplessness, shame, and defeat. How can a mother process these emotions and even embrace them as moments of courage and strength, rather th ... Show More
47m 37s
Apr 2025
Ep 171 Pregnancy: Act 4
Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, traumatic birth experiences, and other potentially disturbing topics related to childbirth, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. We close out our pregnancy series with a big ... Show More
1h 57m
#PhilipsPartner The fourth trimester is hard for many reasons, and feeding difficulties can impact a parent’s mental well-being. But how so, and why do feeding difficulties play a role in our mental state?
On this episode, I’ll discuss:
How challenges in newborn feeding can impact maternal mental well-being.
Why we need to utilize our support s ... Show More
