Dopamine gets blamed for everything from doomscrolling to snack attacks, but the real problem is that most of us were taught the wrong story. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy chat with biochemist and best-selling author of Dopamine Kids, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff to unpack what dopamine actually does in the brain: it drives wanting ... Show More
Jul 28
Homeschooling Teens: Why “Do Nothing” Deschooling Backfires and How Eclectic Unschoolers Use Guardrails Instead | Janae Daniels
Many parents are told to “just deschool and do nothing” after pulling their kids out of traditional school—but with middle school and high schoolers, that advice often backfires.In this conversation with former middle school teacher turned homeschooling mom Janae Daniels, host of ... Show More
56m 25s
Jul 21
Nurturing Leadership & Grit Through Hard Things | Dr. Josh McConkey
If you’ve ever stepped in to “help” your child and realized you might be making things worse, this conversation will hit home. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey, an emergency physician, former U.S. Air Force commander, and author ... Show More
41m 20s
Jul 14
Avoid Homeschool Mom Burnout (and Find Joy Again) | Jenna Lynn Myers
Homeschool mom burnout is real—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing or that God is calling you to quit. In this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk with former classroom teacher, veteran homeschool mom, and educational consultant Jenna Lynn Myers, author of H ... Show More
54m 20s
Jan 2025
Misconceptions About ADHD Kids - Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart [Different Brains, Amazing Kids Series 1]
Do you have an ADHD kid? Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart about ADHD, addressing common misconceptions, the nature of the disorder as a dysregulation issue, and the historical context of ADHD diagnoses. They discuss the cultural perceptions of ADHD, the im ... Show More
52m 55s
Mar 2024
Parenting Psychologist REVEALS Top 3 Parenting MISTAKES & The #1 Strategy To SHIFT THEM NOW | Dr. Becky Kennedy
<p>In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis is joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and renowned parenting expert. Dr. Becky discusses her innovative approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of understanding children's emotio ... Show More
1h 27m
Aug 2025
Dr. Becky Kennedy: #1 Parenting Mistake Fueling Your Kid’s Anxiety! Follow THIS Proven Framework to Raise Emotionally Strong Adults
What’s the hardest part of parenting for you? Do you think kids today are more anxious than before? Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Good Inside, a global parenting and mental health platform. Named the “Mille ... Show More
2h 3m
Nov 2022
The Brain and Parenting with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Episode # 6
<p>In this episode, Tania and Tammy are joined by Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of <a href="https://www.curiousneuron.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Curious Neuron</a>. Listen to Dr. Hovington break down neurobiological principles in easily digestible parenting gu ... Show More
26m 47s
Jan 2021
052: Mindfulness for Mommy Rage with Psychiatrist Dr. Diana Korevaar
As a parent, we are stretched and transformed in ways that we never expected. Think about all the ways we are pushed beyond our capacity in ways that we never could have imagined. It’s important for us, as parents, to gain new skills to help us during this demanding time. If we l ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2024
The 5 Principles of Parenting – Science-Backed Tools to Raise Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Do you ever feel you’re overdoing or overthinking parenting? Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the podcast Raising Good Humans, and author of the newly released New York Times bestseller The 5 Principles of Par ... Show More
31m 54s
Jan 2025
Overcoming Guilt & Building Tenacity in Kids & Adults | Dr. Becky Kennedy
My guest is Becky Kennedy, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, renowned expert on parent-child relationships and founder of Good Inside, an educational platform for parents and parents-to-be. We discuss how to learn, embody and teach better emotional processing, leading to healthier ... Show More
3h 39m