Motherhood Meets Medicine

When a woman becomes a mother, it sometimes feels like she’s entered the wild, wild west without any sort of map, compass or guide. Half the things you read on the internet are purely opinion and not based in fact. The other half may be factual, but how does it apply to your life?  In the U.S. there is a dire need for better and more comprehensive postpartum care. Which is why Megan and Lauren, co-created The Matrescence App. The Matrescence is a maternal mental wellness app created after personal and professional recognition of the gaps in care for women navigating their Matrescence or process of becoming a mother.  Lauren is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, who turned her pain into passion and teamed up with Megan, the marketing and business brains behind the operation to create this space, their app empowers women with valuable mental health resources. As a member only community it serves as a vital place for peer connection, education by accredited experts, and curated mindfulness based stress reduction activities.  This was such an amazing conversation. We originally were going to talk so much more about mindfulness, but with the growing need for more postpartum care, we dug in deep and discussed the app and the reason they created it.  Investing in yourself and your mental health as a mother is a direct investment into your family. Remember that when your first instinct is to put yourself and your needs on the backburner.  In this episode, we discuss:  The Matrescence app and what it does for new moms. Our thoughts on wellness capitalism here in America and how it tends to prey on mothers. How simple breathing techniques can help stress relief throughout the day. Ways that journaling can help with wellness. Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off when you go towww.factormeals.com/lynzy50 and use the code lynzy50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your second as long as your membership is active. Resources:  Listeners can use code: M3 for a 30 day free trial of our premium membership! - *This code is only available on our website and not the App Store* If you want to make changes systemically - join one of these groups: https://chamberofmothers.com/ https://aitogether.org/ https://momsfirst.us/ Connect with Megan & Lauren: The Matrescence -http://www.thematrescence.com/ The Matrescence App -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-matrescence/id1576425396 Instagram @‌thematrescence -https://www.instagram.com/thematrescence/?hl=en Questions: Can you describe a moment where mindfulness positively affected a challenging situation in your motherhood journey? Many mothers struggle to find time for themselves. How do you integrate mindfulness into your busy schedule with children? In terms of mindfulness, what is one piece of advice you would give to a new mother facing the overwhelming changes that come with parenthood? How does practicing mindfulness contribute to the emotional and mental well-being of both you and your children? Could you provide examples of how you use mindfulness to foster deeper connections with your children? What are some of the resources and exercises you offer through the app that can be done with your children? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our children are begging for us to listen to them. In fact, recent polls suggest that many of our children, pre-teens and teens feel like we aren’t listening because we’re engaged with our phones and distracted. Is this true? Are we really not listening? Or have we forgotten the importance of active listening in conversations?  Dr. Maisha Clairborne is an integrative family physician, Master Practitioner and trainer of neuro linguistic programming, hypnosis and timeline therapy and founder of the mind remapping Academy. Through her live training, Dr. Clairborne teaches individuals how to master their thoughts, beliefs and communication, while eliminating fear, shame, self doubt and old trauma that interfere with their ability to experience full aliveness and live their best, most fulfilled, productive and peaceful life.  Listen as Dr. Clairborne and I talk about this extremely important topic. She even provides examples of situations where she has used active listening with her own son to help build his confidence and trust.  If you’ve been struggling with communication in your home, you will not want to miss this one.  In this episode, we discuss:  What active listening really is. Tips for balancing communication boundaries and providing safe spaces to talk. Non-verbal ways to show our children that we’re listening. The best ways to communicate with our children. When to incorporate humor into parenting Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze -earthbreeze.com/lynzyfree to get 40% off your subscription plus a free welcome bundle. Resources:  Connect with Dr. Clairborne The Black Mind Garden Podcast -www.TheBlackMindGarden.com Mind ReMapping Academy -https://www.mindremappingacademy.com Facebook-www.facebook.com/drmaiysha Instagram -http://www.instagram.com/drmaiysha LinkedIn -www.linkedin.com/in/drmaiysha Twitter -http://www.twitter.com/drmaiysha YouTube -http://www.youtube.com/drmaiysha Questions: What are some ways we as parents can take care of ourselves when we are emotionally dysregulated? How can we use humor and play to redirect our children when it seems they are not listening? How can understanding our children's values help us to motivate and directionalize their behavior? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it impossible to build new friendships when you become a mother? How about maintaining the relationships you already have? No. It’s not. In fact, it’s vitally important to our health that we continue to actively build and maintain our relationships. But how do we do that when we’re juggling all the things as moms, wives, employees, business owners, etc? Here to share her tips and strategies for navigating friendships is Danielle Bayard Jackson.  Danielle is a female friendship coach and educator who speaks nationally on the science of woman's platonic connections. She's also the author of Fighting For Our Friendships, which is coming out in May of this year. She also has a coaching business Friend Forward that is dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain better female friendships. And her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America, and a host of other media outlets as the resident friendship expert for the global app Bumble for friends.  Listen as she shares her story, research, and why it’s so important that we continue to hone our friendships as we move into different stages of life.  In this episode, we discuss:  Ways to navigate current friendships and make new ones once you are a mom. How to handle different parenting styles or issues that come up between friends. What research has to say about quality friendships. Resources:  Book-preorder - Fighting For Our Friendshipshttps://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships Article by Kirsten Powers -The Way We Live in United States is not Normal https://kirstenpowers.substack.com/p/the-way-we-live-in-the-united-states https://substack.com/home/post/p-139238299?r=5ftqh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=substack Article by Rosie Spinks -The Friendship Problem https://rojospinks.substack.com/p/the-friendship-problem?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4486&post_id=139046175&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=180ck&utm_medium=email Connect with Danielle: Instagram - @‌daniellebayardjackson -https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson/ TikTok - @‌thefriendshipexpert -https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert?lang=en Questions: What is the surprising research around the benefits of women’s friendship? What are 4 tangible ways to make time for friends as a busy mom? Do you know the 3 of the most common conflicts that arise between mom friends (and how to solve them)? What does the research say about how friendship changes for those in their 30s and 40s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With processed foods being so excessively available to us, how do we nourish our brains and fuel our bodies for longevity? Believe it or not, you can use nutrition for brainpower and to deter the effects of neurological dysfunction and disease.  Here to do a deep dive on what to eat to support your brain and body for life is Barbie Boules.  Barbie is a registered dietician, certified health coach and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. In her practice, she works as a private coach, community educator, passionate speaker, popular corporate wellness programmer, and respected dietetic intern preceptor. She's had the privilege of counseling 1000s of men and women around the country on her journey to better health. Barbie specializes in the unique needs of women over 40.  She focuses on helping her clients achieve optimal metabolic and cognitive fitness. Without the unnecessary and unsustainable rules of FAD dieting, and rather, through a genuine understanding of what each client truly needs to transform their health for good. Listen in as she debunks some of the widely held beliefs about diet, whole grains, coffee and more. Plus she shares tips and tricks for creating a home that supports healthy eating habits early on… without the stress and regrets.  In this episode, we discuss:  The biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s. How you can nourish your body to help protect your cognitive health. Protein and its role as we age. Why coffee and tea are still important for your diet. The importance of whole grains. Resources:  Nutrition Essentials - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5mc1lhdr00hoszmy3l0jd/NUTRITION-ESSENTIALS-1-1.pdf?rlkey=19plr4uhrchgpy3fb91ykf3ue&dl=0 Everyday Mindfulness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIW60H_j8fcO0sk7hLSxqqozBBwsv_wz/view?usp=sharing Connect with Barbie: Barbie Boules Longevity and Wellness LinkedIn | Instagram Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Mosh Protein Bars - moshlife.com/lynzy - Save 20% + Free Shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or Plant-Based Trial Pack Questions: What are the biggest risk factors for developing Alzheimer's? Is the MIND-DIET beneficial and what key foods are in it? When it comes to 80-20/90-10 rules, does the time frame matter for the “treat” days? Why does she like coffee and tea being added to the diet? What are the best sources of whole grains? How can what we eat affect our cognitive brain health? What would her approach be with her kids to grow up eating in a similar way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you know that one of our children has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Once she was finally diagnosed, an entire world of knowledge and resources opened up for us. But it took a LONG time to get to this point.  Because of our journey, it’s important to me to share expert information with you about this extremely common neurological condition. Which is why I reached out to April McMurtrey.  April is a professional reading specialist, dyslexia specialist, author, and the developer of the Learn Reading program. She has been helping struggling and dyslexic students for over 30 years, breaking through their reading barriers to unlock the world of words. April is currently preparing for a TED talk about dyslexia awareness that I cannot wait for. Her book, Is That Dyslexia, is now on shelves, and she also has resources that will help struggling and dyslexic students, parents of those students and parents who are those students, including dyslexia screenings and online courses.  Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're at a disadvantage. It's just your brain seeing things differently. Listen in to learn about how you can support your kids, why dyslexia can be a strength, and how to get the right screenings if you notice certain behaviors in your child. In this episode, we discuss:  How common dyslexia is. The signs and symptoms of dyslexia. How to advocate and help your child with dyslexia. Talents and strengths of people with dyslexia may have. Resources:  The Learn Reading Program Is it Dyslexia by April McMurtrey Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) Connect with April: Learn Reading LinkedIn |Instagram| Facebook Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off when you go towww.factormeals.com/lynzy50 and use the code lynzy50 Questions: What is dyslexia? What are some of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia? How common is dyslexia? How early can dyslexia typically be identified? How important is it to diagnose early as opposed to later on? How do you go about diagnosing dyslexia? What should I do as a parent if I think my child may be dyslexic but the school won't evaluate? How do you help a struggling or dyslexic learner? What are some effective teaching methods and approaches that can be employed to help individuals with dyslexia improve their reading skills? What are some of the talents and strengths that dyslexics have? How can I help foster this in my own child? What are some of your favorite resources for those wanting to learn more about dyslexia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your child is being hurt emotionally or physically by other kids or hurting others themselves do you know how to talk to them? Gabriela Blanco shares some tips on talking to our kids in ways they will understand when something like this happens. She also discusses how to deal with the emotions and feelings this brings up and how to listen deeply to what our children are saying. Gabriela says that validating their feelings but also setting boundaries is much more effective than saying “how do you think the other child feels?” Gabriela is the founder of healing parents, and creator of the healing parents approach. She supports humans who are intentionally healing while parenting with the tools, support and community to experience close lasting and connected relationships with their children and themselves. Gabriela is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico, was raised in Southern California, and has been living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 18 years.  Listen as Gabriela discusses how to handle sibling fighting to make your home a more drama free environment. If you have kids that fight and argue this is one episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode, we discuss:  Effective ways to help children understand and relate to the feelings of others. How to handle it when our children get hurt emotionally. Techniques to help children take responsibility for their feelings and actions.\ Resources:  Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff A Kids Co Connect with Gabriela: Healing Parents Course Instagram | Email Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze - earthbreeze.com/lynzy to get 40% off your subscription Questions: What would our world look like if everyone who was hurting was able to get help? How can we help our kids understand and relate to children who are mean to them? What examples can you give to help handle the situations as they occur? Sibling fighting, how do we handle it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve seen the news at all lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that all embryos are children. But what does that mean? What implications does this ruling have for the future of IVF?  Here to share more about what this could mean for hopeful families is Dr. Erica Bove.  Erica is a double board certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) physician at the University of Vermont, as well as a certified life coach through The Life Coach School. She is also the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. She empowers women professionals to thrive while building their families. Listen as she shares her thoughts on this new ruling as well as her expertise around IVF. Because there’s so much more to IVF these days than creating viable embryos.  In this episode, we discuss:  The recent court decision in Alabama around IVF What it means for the future of IVF Common misconceptions about fertility How to strengthen your relationship when you are going through treatments Resources:  Connect with Erica: Website:loveandsciencefertility.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bove-0701a0173 IG:https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183 Questions: Where is the best place to find reliable information about fertility? How does my relationship with my physician and care team influence my trust and confidence that I'm getting the best care for me? What do I do if I don't feel I'm getting what I need with my fertility care team? What can I do when I feel I'm going down the "rabbit hole" of data and the internet? Where can I turn for more support? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your postpartum brain is amazing. Not only is your body going through the physical changes that come with motherhood, but your brain is processing a ton of hormones and inputs that help you take care of your new baby.  Matrescence is essentially the process of becoming a mother. It’s a word that describes what your brain and body are going through as you leave the world of pre-motherhood and prepare to usher life into the world. Here to share more is Dr. Nikki Pensak. Dr. Nikki is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum, mental health, anxiety, OCD and depression. She provides evidence based therapy to her patients and is certified in postpartum mental health. She also serves on the expert review board for Parents Magazine, her new book Rattled:How To Calm New Mom Anxiety With the Power of the Postpartum Brain is now available for pre-order.  As you listen, remember that one of the most important things for you to take care of as you become a mom is your mental health. Protect your sleep. Protect your brain. Protect your mental health and get together a team to help you in advance.  In this episode, we discuss:  What Matrescence is The wonders of the maternal brain Pregnancy and giving birth during COVID   Resources:  Connect with Nikki: Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain Nikki’s TedX talk - The Power of the Maternal Brain Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Apostrophe: Get started for only $5 when you go towww.apostrophe.com/lynzy and use the code lynzy Factor: Get 50% off when you go towww.factormeals.com/lynzy50 and use the code lynzy50 Questions: What is your new book about? What inspired you to write this book? What are some main takeaways from this book? What kind of patients do you see in your private practice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment and think through what their lie is really telling you?  I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, this lie is a gift, but what if that’s exactly what it is? Amie Anger joins me to share what to do when your child lies and strategies for figuring out the root cause of their lying.  Amie is a child and family therapist and mom of 6. After two years of post-grad training at Yale Child Study Center, she’s been a therapist in private practice for 16 years. Last year she saw the mental health fallout of Covid for our children and families and she decided to take the advice and strategies she shares with the families that she works with and make it widely available to all families through her platform on Instagram. Remember, your child is watching everything that you do and say. If you want your children to feel comfortable with being truthful, model that in your day to day life as well. Listen in to hear all of Amie’s tips and tricks and her strategies for supporting all of your children when you have multiple children in your household. In this episode, we discuss:  Navigating when children lie no matter what age. Why they lie? What we can do as parents to make it less likely they will lie. Resources:  Connect with Amie: Instagram Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Mosh Protein Bars - moshlife.com/lynzy - Save 20% + Free Shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or Plant-Based Trial Pack Questions: What is helpful for parents to remember when they discover their child has lied? What are the things I might inadvertently do as a parent that make it more likely my child will lie, and what can I do to make it less likely they will lie? Why do children lie, and how can I use this understanding in my response to this behavior? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You deserve to be held just as much as your baby.” Just one of the many gems Stephanie Defilippis shares in our conversation about navigating motherhood and the quest for support in America. Because in America, we really fall behind in providing support to new moms, both in our communities and from a policy perspective. Stephanie is a perinatal mental health therapist in Illinois. She owns a group therapy practice called crescent moon therapy, where they specialize in working with individuals throughout the reproductive period. She shares her thoughts on the postpartum period women experience in other countries as well as what we can do to create similar experiences here in America. There truly is an invisible village at your fingertips. Listen in to find out more.    In this episode, we discuss:  The invisible village here in America. The importance of having community support throughout motherhood. What our ideal community support system would look like. How you can cultivate your own support system at home.   Resources:  Connect with Stephanie: Website:Maternal Mental Health Instagram Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze -earthbreeze.com/lynzy to get 40% off your subscription Questions: Can you give an example of how historically in different culture villages were structured to support women? What are barriers to building a village? We hear these questions a lot- "Why is it so hard for me to ask for help? Why does it feel hard for me to create my own village?" Let's unpack them together How can women create their own village? Both pre-pregnancy and postpartum. Even as a mom with older children, there are ways to create yourself a village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why your child randomly loses their mind over the smallest things? You’re going along, everyone is happy and thriving, and then a pea touches the potatoes and it seems like the world has caught on fire.  Believe it or not, there’s nothing wrong with your peas or potatoes, and there’s also likely nothing wrong with your child.  Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author and Public Speaker, who has been helping parents with their kids and vice versa for more than two decades. She is the author of The Tantrum Survival Guide and has been published widely, including the New York Times, Parents.com and Today Parents. She’s joining me today to talk all about parenting through tantrums, no matter the age. Because it’s also completely normal for your teen and young adult children to have tantrums as well. Listen in to learn more about how your child’s brain works and develops.   In this episode, we discuss:  What tantrums are and what they mean. How to work through tantrums as a parent. Why tantrums occur, no matter what the age. Connect with Rebecca: Rebecca Hershberg, Ph.D. - www.rebeccahershbergphd.com IG - @‌rebeccahershbergphd The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler's Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/rebecca-schrag-hershberg-phd Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Every Plate: Get started for $1.49 per meal + $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code: 49Lynzy Questions: What are tantrums?  What does it mean when my kid has a tantrum?  How do I help work through tantrums as a parent?  Why do tantrums occur, even as my child gets older?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do as a family medicine physician when more and more children and young adults are coming to you for anxiety and depression that isn’t made better by medications? You dig deeper. That’s exactly what Dr. Alison Yeung did and what her patients shared with her was astounding. Kids these days are spending an untold amount of time on their phones and its impacting their lives in severely detrimental ways.  Dr. Yeung is a practicing family physician in Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past decade and over that time has become increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by social media and video games. Listen in to learn more about the research that’s being done in this field and what parents need to know about screens and children.    In this episode, we discuss:  What the research is saying about social media use. When is a good time for parents to let children have phones or use social media. How to talk with your kids about establishing their sense of self.   Resources: Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect https://protectyoungeyes.com/ https://www.betterscreentime.com/ John Haidt Substack is an amazing resource for studies/data - https://substack.com/@jonathanhaidt Books: iGen, Dopamine nation, The Collapse of Parenting , The Anxious Generation (currently on preorder) Connect with Dr. Yeung: Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Apostrophe: Get started for only $5 when you go to www.apostrophe.com/lynzy and use the code lynzy Questions: When do I feel a child is ready for social media? Suggested boundaries around social media use. (applies to all screens really) Why is there a lot of correlational data on social media and mental health, but not much causational data? What have I learned from talking to parents who have kids struggling with smartphone overuse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that episode Caitlin shared how different these programs are from school to school, district to district, state to state. So what do you do if your child isn’t getting the attention and services they need?  That’s where people like Vickie Brett, Esq. come in.  Vickie is a Special Education Attorney in California. Her nonprofit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project, IEP for short. They are one of the few firms that provide pro bono, free legal advocacy and low bono, low flat rates for families trying to navigate the current and oftentimes complex system that is Special Education. Vickie is also the mother of two little ones ages two and four and has a podcast with her business partner called The Inclusive Education Project Podcast. Listen as Vickie shares her thoughts, tips, and resources for correcting your child’s education if it goes off course.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why Vickie chose to go into special education law. Your rights as a parent when it comes to Special Education. What you can do if you think your child needs a 504 or an IEP. What you can do once either one of these is in place.   Connect with Vickie: Website:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/ Contact info for inquiries and/or services:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/contact   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Every Plate: Get started for $1.49 per meal + $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code: 49Lynzy Questions: What is something you would like parents to know if they are trying to advocate for their own kiddo? What is a tip or trick a parent should know before attending an IEP meeting? Why special education law? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about co-regulating with your child. The benefits are clear and the science is sound, but how do you do it? How do you co-regulate with your child and what do you do when you’re struggling to regulate your own emotions?  Dr. Sarah Bren joins me to share more about what co-regulation is and strategies you can use to help your children develop healthy emotional insights and skills. Dr. Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached and the creator of the parenting courses The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and the Science of Tantrums. She is the Co-Founder of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families. In this episode, we discuss:  What is Co-Regulation and why is it crucial in the parent child dynamic? How parents can self-regulate and practice co-regulation with their kids. If using co-regulation during a tantrum, when it’s appropriate to discipline and teach. Strategies that parents can use to help manage dysregulation. Resources:  Workshops & Courses relevant to our topic: Be the Calm in Your Child's Storm: https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums-workshop The Science of Tantrums: https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums Parenting by Design: 8 Week Group Coaching Program for Parents of 2-7 Year Olds: https://drsarahbren.com/parentingbydesign   Connect with Dr. Sarah: Dr. Sarah Bren - https://drsarahbren.com/ Securely Attached Podcast - https://drsarahbren.com/podcast Upshur Bren Psychology Group - https://upshurbren.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnfmsBhDfARIsAM7MKi35G17_RCfAqw3LlNxKYH4Pu1vKTIuquQb9ZXqD-KBxcSEOldAW4GoaAiXPEALw_wcB Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze - earthbreeze.com/lynzy to get 40% off your subscription Questions: How does parent's self-regulation affect our kids? What exactly is co-regulation? If we use co-regulation during a tantrum, then when do we actually discipline and teach? What is one strategy that every parent, no matter how sensitive their kid is, or what type of temperament they have, can use to help them manage dysregulation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hear the words “special education” and immediately have a negative thought or emotion about it? Me too! Not because there is anything wrong with our wonderful special education teachers or the programs as a whole, but because I wasn’t aware of all the fantastic resources these programs provide to students.  There is so much more to special education than what you remember from school.  Here to share more about how special education programs can help students with a range of learning difficulties is Caitlin McLarnon. Caitlin is a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent the majority of her career at the elementary level in Connecticut but has also worked in New York City with children of all ages. In addition to running special education meetings, she has also been on the other side of the table as a parent, as her oldest had an IEP.  In this episode, we discuss:  What is tiered instruction?  Different types of intervention plans and what they entail.  What to do if you feel your child has an auditory or visual processing concern. How a planning and placement team meeting will set you and your child up for success. Resources:  Sold a Story Podcast with Emily Hanford - https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-mclarnon-rechi-0b54596a/ Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Mosh Energy Bars - https://www.moshlife.com/LYNZY: use code LYNZY to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6ct trial pack  Questions: What are all the different sections of special education that a child might need resources for? What are some things we might see in our kids that might give us an inkling that we might need to take next steps? Is tiered support the same in all schools or does it vary? What is after tiered support if more action is needed? How long should a child be in tiered support? How long does a school have from the initial PPT meeting to complete the evaluation and get back with the parents? What are the differences between an intervention plan, a 504 plan and an IEP?  How can I make sure that my child is being tested for the right things? What should we expect as parents as far as follow up? What can you do as a parent if you don’t think the plan set in place is enough for your child? If you have a specific concern for your child what is the earliest you can have them evaluated? Are services ever offered outside of the school day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another listen to one of your favorite episodes. Due t0 the overturning of Roe v. Wade the abortion debate has only amplified. Which is why I thought it important to reshare the legal facts about abortion and its history. To note, some of what we discussed in this episode is no longer imminent, but the overall content is still absolutely relevant.  This entire episode will be focused on providing information to educate you on the legal arguments surrounding abortion. I know I learned so much from our guest, Sharon McMahon, and I hope you feel informed on how the decision to overturn Roe v Wade continues to impact women in the U.S.. Sharon is the mastermind behind the Instagram account @‌sharonsaysso, where she tackles tough government questions with non-partisan facts. She has over a decade of experience in government and law education. Sharon is passionate about teaching others how to recognize bias and empower them to feel less overwhelmed and more informed along the way. We discuss landmark cases, the implications of Roe vs. Wade being “overturned”, The Women’s Health Protection Act, and many other topics on abortion in the United States. This episode is not advocating a specific position, but rather focusing on the facts. If you have more questions about abortion in the United States, be sure to check out Sharon’s resources here. Sponsors: Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs EveryPlate - Get 1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49lynzy In this episode we discuss: The history of abortion in the United States How the current Dobbs vs. Jackson case can impact abortion laws in the US Who Samuel Alito is and what his political views are The effects of abortion bans on medical professionals Ways abortion bans can impact birth control and miscarriages Resources: Abortion in the United States Immediate Download Episode 10, Sharon McMahon on Confirmation Bias, Misinformation, and Navigating the News and Social Media Connect with Sharon: Instagram:@‌sharonsaysso Podcast: Sharon Says So Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram:@‌motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here Questions Asked In The Episode What is the history of abortion? What is the difference between Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. Planned Parenthood? Are there any other landmark cases with regards to abortion? Can you explain Dobbs vs. Jackson? What are the possible repercussions of Dobbs vs. Jackson? When will the decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson happen? Who is Samuel Alito and does he speak for everyone? What would be the motivation of leaking the Supreme Court draft? What does it mean to codify? What does a filibuster mean? Does the 14th amendment impact laws at the state level? How can the new Louisiana bill, the HB 813, impact IVF? Can medical professionals be prosecuted for performing abortions and how is that possible with HIPAA? What are trigger laws and how many states have them in place that would limit or restrict access to abortion? Can you make it illegal for someone to travel to a state where it is legal to get an abortion? What is The Women’s Health Protection Act? Is there a possibility that miscarriage can be criminalized? Do you think it is a possibility that birth control would be criminalized? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purposeful play is one of the keys to appropriate motor development and hitting those all-important milestones. But what does it mean to create a home for purposeful play? Listen as Dr. Marissa Aron shares her expertise and what to look out for if you’re concerned about your child’s development.  Dr. Aron is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in infant and toddler development. She founded Mom & Me PT, her physical therapy practice in South Florida, to provide families with the support and education they deserve regarding their baby's movement milestones. Her passion is teaching parents simple ways they can guide their babies through each movement milestone, rather than waiting and hoping for them to happen on their own! In this episode, we discuss:  Why Dr. Aron decided to go into pediatric physical therapy What is causing the increase in developmental delays she’s seeing in babies and toddlers The “containers” that are hindering development in babies What to do instead of using “containers” when you need to life but baby needs to move How to create spaces for purposeful throughout a child’s development Signs that your child has spent too much time in a “container”   Connect with Dr. Marissa Aron: The Baby Blueprint - https://marissa-aron.mykajabi.com/thebabyblueprint Mom & Me PT - http://www.momandmept.com/ Dr. Aron on Instagram - https://instagram.com/momandmept   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Earth Breeze - earthbreeze.com/lynzy for 40% off your subscription Questions: What are a few popular baby products that parents may believe are beneficial for their child's development but actually aren't? How can parents feel confident they're getting trustworthy answers/advice when there are so many sources of misinformation? Don't babies just reach milestones when they're ready? Why is it so important to intentionally guide them? What are your top 2-3 pieces of advice to parents who want to know how they can set their baby up for success with movement milestones from the beginning? What kinds of issues are you seeing most in your practice these days? Why do you think these issues are so common? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most stress inducing parts of becoming a new mom is figuring out how to feed your baby. There’s so much rhetoric around the entire process that no matter what you choose to do it seems like you’re immediately failing at this super important job.  But you’re not! Fed is best, no matter how the feeding occurs. Here to share more about embracing diverse paths in infant nutrition is Erin Moore.  Erin is a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two boys who were fed with breastmilk and formula. She believes that moms should have unbiased and non-judgmental support throughout their baby's entire feeding journey - even if it takes them to unexpected places. Her mission is to reduce mom guilt and support maternal mental health.   In this episode, we discuss:  Erasing the stigma of having to feed your baby a certain way How to introduce combination feeding How to introduce formula How combination feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Ways to boost your breastmilk supply   Connect with Erin: Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coach Erin on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/babyfeedingcoach/_created/ Baby Feeding Coach - https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/ Resources:  Combo Feeding Guide: http://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguide Is combining breastmilk and formula right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Questions: What is combination feeding? How to combo feed out of necessity or out of desire How combo feeding can affect milk supply How combo feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most stressful things about being a new mom is worrying about your child meeting developmental milestones. I remember being so worried when it seemed like our first may or may not have been hitting each milestone right on time. But is it really as big a deal as we think?  Here to share more about supporting your child’s motor development from infancy and beyond is Meg Garhan. Meg is a pediatric physical therapist working at a large pediatric hospital in Chicago. She works in the NICU, specializing in seeing babies both inpatient and outpatient, as well as kids of all ages for developmental delays and injuries.   In this episode, we discuss:  What developmental milestones are and when parents should be concerned if their child is not reaching them. Why tummy time is so important even after infancy.  Which toys do more harm than good for motor development.  How to encourage and promote motor development throughout your child’s life.  Connect with Meg: Blog posts on milestones and development: https://meggarhan.com/blog/category/Milestones To receive the "PT-approved baby registry" and subscribe to my email list:https://meggarhan.myflodesk.com/babyregistry Meg on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meg_garhan/   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: CoPilot - Copilot - https://go.mycopilot.com/lynzy - for a 14-Day Free Trial with your own personal trainer and you also get 20% off if you sign-up before February 1, 2024 Questions: What is something that you wish you could tell all parents about milestones? Why is tummy time so important? What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s development, but my pediatrician is following the “wait and see approach”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human beings are meant to spend time in nature. There are countless studies documenting the benefits of spending time outdoors on the brain and the body no matter what age you are. Spending time with plants is vital to our health and wellness.  Joining me today is Laura Cochrane, a PA turned lifestyle medicine educator and health and wellness coach. She’s on a mission to help you find the health and happiness you deserve using realistic and sustainable evidence-based tools. She’s sharing what it means to go forest bathing and how just a few minutes a day in nature can significantly impact your physical and emotional health.    In this episode, we discuss:  What forest bathing is and who it helps Why forest bathing is a practice everyone she get into The science behind the benefits of spending time in nature, and more specifically, with trees How to get started with a forest bathing practice Ways to incorporate your family in your forest bathing practice Connect with Laura: Website:www.thestillandbloom.com IG: @‌thestillandbloom Resources:  Park Rx America: https://www.parkrx.org/leaders/park-rx-america Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition) Experience the Healing Power of Nature: https://amzn.to/47rdg72 Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/3MANSDV The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/40E1UKD FB FREEBIE to download my audio guided forest bathing walk: http://www.thestillandbloom.com/forest Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) - www.anft.earth International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine INFOM | International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine International Society of Forest Therapy International Society of Forest Therapy – Society to advance the study, education and practice of forest therapy worldwide Park RX: for providers or patients - text reminders -PRA - Nature Prescribed Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN  Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Apostrophe: apostrophe.com/lynzy and click “Get Started” then use code LYNZY at checkout to get your first visit for $5. Thrive Market: thrivemarket.com/lynzy for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift Questions: Can you start by explaining what forest bathing is and how it differs from a typical nature walk or hike? What inspired you to dive into the scientific research behind forest bathing, and what got you interested in this topic? Can you share some of the key findings from scientific studies that support the benefits of forest bathing for mental and physical well-being? How does spending time in a forest environment affect our stress levels, and what physiological changes occur in our bodies during and after forest bathing? Some people might be skeptical about the idea of forest bathing having measurable health benefits. What are the most compelling pieces of evidence that could change their minds? What role does the concept of "biophilia" play in explaining why humans feel a strong connection to natural environments like forests? Can you discuss the potential impact of forest bathing on conditions such as anxiety, depression, or even attention deficit disorders? Are there any case studies or personal anecdotes that highlight these benefits? Many listeners may not have access to forests or natural areas in their immediate surroundings. Are there alternative ways to experience the benefits of forest bathing in urban or less wooded settings? What are some common misconceptions or myths about forest bathing that you've encountered in your research, and how would you address them? Are there any specific age groups or demographics that may benefit more from forest bathing, and if so, why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices