Bonus Episode: How I'm talking to my kids about unmasking policies at school
I was having a conversation with my practice co-founder Dr. Emily Upshur, just as two moms, navigating the transition with our own kids of working through unmasking at school and daycare. And it felt ...
7 Mar 202210min
Nurturing our child's relationship with food: A conversation with registered dietitian Katie Thomson
How and what we feed our child can be a polarizing topic for many parents. But we can likely all agree that we want our children to have a healthy, balanced and open relationship to food. Joinin...
1 Mar 202246min
Understanding parenting styles and the benefits of an authoritative approach: Q&A with Dr. Emily Upshur
Joining me today is my partner from our joint practice Upshur Bren Psychology Group, Dr. Emily Upshur. We're diving into Diana Baumrind's 4 parenting styles - Permissive, Authoritative, Authoritarian ...
22 Feb 202246min
The parallels between couples and family therapy: And the takeaways we can use from both with Dr. Marina Rosenthal
The ripple effects of how we were raised can often be felt in adulthood as we form and show up in relationships. Joining me this week is clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Marina Rosentha...
15 Feb 202241min
Finding your confidence in your child's first year: Two moms share their experience
Hearing stories about how other parents have handled similar situations can make us feel less alone and helps give us context of how other "real" parents apply the principles I talk about within their...
8 Feb 202235min
Maternal mental health throughout pregnancy and parenthood with birth doula Carson Meyer
Whether it's in pregnancy, birthing or parenthood, being informed and properly supported can make parents feel safe, present and less anxious. Joining me this week is birth doula, childbirth edu...
1 Feb 202257min
Rethinking the birth plan: How to create a plan with your OB/GYN that supports resilience and reduces anxiety during and after pregnancy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
Pregnant women are being bombarded with a never-ending stream of opinions and advice. How can we find that middle ground, where we feel prepared and knowledgeable without surrounding ourselves with so...
25 Jan 202259min
The pressures of motherhood in our society: And how we can come together to feel less alone with Alexis Barad-Cutler
Sacrificing all we have and who we are in our pursuit of being a perfect parent has become a badge of honor in our society. But this isn't a healthy or sustainable model. Joining me today is jou...
18 Jan 202252min
