Feeding choices carry an enormous emotional weight for new parents, often shaped more by online narratives and cultural pressure than by balanced evidence. In this conversation, we unpack formula guilt, breastfeeding myths, and how distorted risk messaging fuels shame. We talk about how understanding research in context can help parents move away from fear-b ... Show More
Feb 25
Talking to Kids About Race and Bias, Why Everyday Moments Matter
As parents, many of us want to raise kind, empathetic kids, but we don’t always feel equipped to talk about race, bias, and identity in everyday life. In honor of Black History Month, this conversation feels especially important. I sit down with culturally responsive therapist An ... Show More
55m 47s
Feb 18
Food Positivity, Picky Eating, and Raising Kids Who Trust Food
If mealtimes feel heavier than they should, this episode is going to make a lot click. I sit down with dietitians Diana and Dani to unpack how diet culture quietly slips into everyday parenting and shapes how kids see food, their bodies, and themselves. Their new book offers a ro ... Show More
54m 53s
Feb 16
The Follow-Up: Sleep Training Evidence
Sleep training is one of the most emotionally charged parenting topics online, and this conversation pulls it back to what actually matters, evidence. We talk about how social media amplifies fear and confusion, why parents are told to “trust” personalities instead of data, and h ... Show More
13m 16s
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?
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>What 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, ... 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 50s
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 39s