If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or overwhelmed by how weight is discussed at your child’s doctor’s visits? Whether your child is in a larger body, a smaller body, or somewhere in between this episode is for anyone who wants to raise healthy kids without harmful messaging.
I’m joined by Dr. Tommy Martin, a physician, educator, and passionate advocate f ... Show More
Aug 18
The Follow-Up: When Breastfeeding Isn’t Easy
There’s a lot of pressure to breastfeed but not nearly enough conversation about what to do when it doesn’t go as planned. In this honest and compassionate episode, Dr. Mona sits down with lactation counselor and mom of two Kaia Lacey to talk about low milk supply, combo feeding, ... Show More
12m 13s
Aug 13
From Hesitant to Hopeful: Why Some Parents Don’t Vaccinate—and How We Bridge the Gap
Ever paused at a vaccine insert, googled an ingredient, or felt torn between fear and science? Dr. Elisabeth Marnik (@sciencewhizliz) wasn’t vaccinated as a child. She grew up in an anti-vax household—but today, she’s a scientist, professor, and mom who vaccinates her own childre ... Show More
46m 14s
Sep 2024
184: How Do I Support a Teen Who Hates Her Body?
“Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of t ... Show More
35m 6s
Jan 2025
259: Handling Tricky Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn Tobin, founder of Healthiest Baby
Knowing how to respond to tricky toddler behavior isn’t always easy. Separation anxiety, preferred parent struggles, impulsivity–it can feel overwhelming and frustrating! But when we understand what’s typical (and where these behavior come from) we can approach them differently. ... Show More
46m 20s
May 29
Harvard Doctor: Obesity, cancer, and the real cost of convenience food | Dr. Andy Chan
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of what many of us eat - and the health consequences are only just coming into focus. In this episode, we reveal what’s really happening inside your body when you eat these foods daily. Our guest is Dr. Andy Chan, a Harvard professor an ... Show More
51m 29s
Sep 2024
Jennie David - Body Image, Weight Stigma and Pediatric GI
In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Jennifer Smith talk to Dr. Jennie David about body image children with GI disorders. This podcast delves into body image, connecting it to weight stigma and it ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2025
Ep. 245: What to Say When a Kid Asks, “Am I Fat?” (And Other Tough Questions) with Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW
Let’s talk about how to help kids build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then I’m sure you want them to have healthy body-image. But parenting and body-image can be hard, especial ... Show More
54m 51s
Sep 2024
2318: Fatherhood Does NOT Make You Fat by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Being A Healthy Parent
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2318:Ross Enamait challenges the notion that fatherhood inevitably leads to weight gain, dismissing the popular “dad bod” tr ... Show More
12m 6s