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  • Mold can be a very scary and overwhelming topic for “Doctor Moms” to learn about. Yet even though complex, it shouldn’t be a topic to shy away from. Parents deserve to have the knowledge to advocate for optimal detection, testing, and remediation so they can ensure a safe home for their families.

    In today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews mold expert, Brian Karr, to share her personal story about buying a home that got flooded during escrow and how Brian helped support Dr. Elana each step of the way. We hope her story can be a teaching opportunity for other families to learn how to advocate and find solutions so they too can go to bed at night knowing they are living in a safe home.

    Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues.

    Brian has become a mold & biotoxin expert to many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals worldwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.

    Brian is the Co-Founder of We Inspect, the host of #moldfinders: RADIO and an expert at identifying indicators of mold growth. Including but not limited to strategic sampling, validating, and developing remedial strategies for mold growth and biotoxin production in all areas of a home or building including walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and HVAC systems.

    If you want to equip yourself with the most up-to-date mold information - this is the episode for you!

    Topics Discussed:

    Dr. Elana’s story of how she advocated for mold detection, testing, and remediation in her home

    The many deceiving mold practices you want to avoid

    5 things to look for to detect a water leak and possible mold

    When air samples work and when they don’t work

    The pros and cons of ERMI testing and interpretation mistakes

    Why traditional fogging doesn’t get rid of mold

    Why you should never use or rely on chemicals to kill mold

    Best remediation practices

    Options to consider if you are currently exposed to mold and not sure where to start!

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues.

    Brian has become a mold & biotoxin expert to many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals worldwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.

    Brian is the Co-Founder of We Inspect, the host of #moldfinders: RADIO and an expert at identifying indicators of mold growth. Including but not limited to strategic sampling, validating, and developing remedial strategies for mold growth and biotoxin production in all areas of a home or building including walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and HVAC systems.

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    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

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    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Steph interviews Kaely McDevitt, RD, about functional lab testing. Kaely specializes in nutrition for women's health. Through personalized nutrition, she helps women reclaim their energy, optimize fertility, and overcome hormone symptoms. In this episode, they discuss the lab tests all women should consider on their journey to and through motherhood, including many that are overlooked by conventional medicine. She also shares how to advocate for yourself and how to interpret functional medicine tests.

    Topics Discussed:

    Labs to get tested for preconception health

    Labs to get tested during pregnancy

    Labs to get tested during postpartum

    The most commonly overlooked aspects of pregnancy prep

    Self-advocacy to get the labs you need

    How to work with your provider

    Show Notes:

    Visit Kaely’s website

    Follow @kaelyrd on Instagram

    Get your Free 6-part pregnancy prep email series

    Sign up for Leveraging Labs

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community.

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

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  • Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From Elana’s transition to homeschooling and navigating mold exposure to Steph navigating family injuries and new stages of parenthood, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. In this episode, they also highlight who you’ll learn from this season to equip you with new tools for your “Doctor Mom” toolbox.

    Topics Discussed:

    Preconception lab testing

    Navigating mold exposure

    Why and how Elana is homeschooling

    Recovering from ACL surgery and tendonitis

    Navigating kid’s lack of focus and distraction

    Sneak peek of Season 12 guests

    Show Notes:

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and offer support and encouragement for moms. They’re both in the middle of a challenging season navigating loss, emergency home repairs, and family health issues. They share how they’re taking care of themselves physically and mentally despite life’s twists and turns. If life feels extra challenging for you right now or you’re feeling alone in your struggles, this one is for you. Grab a warm beverage and join this honest catch-up with your friends, Steph and Elana.

    Topics Discussed:

    Life updates

    Tips for staying resilient

    Resetting after extra sugar consumption

    Intrusive thoughts and catastrophizing

    Prioritizing what matters

    Show Notes:

    Insight Timer - Reset and Refresh Challenge

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Pain is something no one wants to experience and as moms we sure are susceptible to our fair share - be it from weird positions we nurse in, tendonitis of the wrist from holding babies, back pains from lifting our toddlers… the list goes on…. But there are VERY simple and some surprising things we can do to help us find pain relief.. and quickly!

    This is why I invited Missy Bunch to today’s episode. She has a unique approach to pain relief that I’ve never heard of before and I became FASINTATED by her approach! You’ll love learning these simple techniques to ease those “mom pains” once and for all!

    A little bit about Missy…

    Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 13 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world. The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility and decreasing pain, holistically.

    Topics Discussed:

    3 easy and quick practical therapies moms can do to prevent pain

    Simple ways to ease neck pain moms often face when nursing

    Mommy wrist pain relief techniques

    Tips to relieve lower back pain

    How eye exercises are effective for pain relief

    The concept of a threat bucket and how to minimize your susceptibility to pain in the first place!

    Show Notes:

    Visit Missy’s Website

    Follow @missybunch15 on Instagram

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 13 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world. The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility and decreasing pain, holistically.

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Sleep issues can cause a lot of stress for the entire family! I am a mother just like you, so I can empathize with multiple night-wakings and sleep-deprived seasons.

    This is why I invited sleep expert Cara Walker from Well Rested Mama to do this interview with me and help teach about sleep. In this episode we talk about the circadian rhythm and at what age it develops, what normal expectations to have with sleep issues for our littles, how to establish healthy sleep habits at any age, tips for older kids who wake too early or middle of the night and so much more!

    This interview comes directly from my Doctor Mom Membership program where I love to support you Doctor Moms with my tried and true holistic protocols for common pediatric conditions (think fever, runny nose, cough, anxiety, and more) and sleep is one of the conditions I cover as well. I invite experts to co-teach with me to help empower you mamas in how to navigate the conditions and stages you will inevitably be faced with.

    Cara shares practical tips so you can be a proactive parent!

    Topics Discussed:

    The circadian rhythm and at what age it develops

    What normal expectations we can have with sleep issues for our littles

    Establishing healthy sleep habits at any age

    Wake windows for infants

    Sleepy cues for infants and toddlers

    How a feeding schedule can help with sleep

    Tips for older kids who wake too early or wake in the middle of the night

    And more!

    Show Notes:

    Visit Cara's website

    Follow @wellrestedmama on Instagram

    Check out Cara’s Guides and Services: Use code DOCTORMOM for 10% off any guide!

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    My name is Cara Walker and I am so blessed to be married to not only my best friend, but the most amazing dad to our three beautiful children! As we embarked on our parenting journey in 2015, we knew our lives would be forever changed. Throughout my pregnancy, my husband and I often heard comments regarding sleep and how we would apparently never get to experience it again once the baby arrived. “Sleep now because you’ll never sleep again” was a crowd favorite.

    Being an elementary school teacher, I know that children thrive on routine and structure. There had to be a way to provide my child with the sleep he needed; so my research began. My sister had previously worked with The Cradle Coach, a sleep consultancy firm based out of South Florida. They helped guide her daughter towards a healthy sleep foundation and I witnessed it happening. I saw how structured her days were and how much sleep she was getting at night. I saw how energized and peaceful she was while awake. I saw the amazing benefits it brought to her entire family!

    The day I put my 9-week-old on a regular sleep schedule was when our lives truly changed for the better. Our days now had consistency. He was following predictable nap and feeding schedules. Everything fell into place. By 3 months old, he was sleeping through the night (12 hours straight) and happier than ever during the day! Fast forward 2 years to our daughter being born; I was able to implement a healthy sleep foundation from the beginning and her schedule has always been amazing.

    I understand the struggle of being a tired mom and constantly trying to guess what your child needs or wants. As a new mother, you feel like the world is watching and pressuring you to do everything perfectly; that in itself can be exhausting. By implementing a consistent daily schedule and routine, I have created a positive sleep foundation for our family. Our lives are significantly easier and more stable.

    Becoming a sleep consultant was one of the best decisions I have made. I love helping frustrated parents succeed while overcoming sleep deprivation and helping their children!

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Steph interviews Matt Beaudreau, a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development. They have an open, honest conversation about what it means to raise resilient kids, especially young men, in today’s chaotic world. Matt has dedicated his life’s work to helping kids and young adults have more self-direction, confidence, a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. With experience as a teacher and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools and Apogee Strong, he deeply understands what’s missing from our traditional education system and modern society that is contributing to the mental and physical health crisis we’re seeing. In this episode, Matt offers a much-needed perspective on ways parents can take radical responsibility for their child’s well-being.

    Topics Discussed:

    Unintentional ways we halt a child’s growth and resilience

    Common challenges young men are facing

    How we’re overcomplicating parenthood

    What traditional education is missing

    The most important thing kids need to thrive

    Show Notes:

    Follow @mattbeaudreau and @apogeeprogram on Instagram

    Visit Apogee Strong Dads' website

    Visit Apogee Women’s website

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    As a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world, Matt Beaudreau's clients have ranged from Wells Fargo, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin to American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to over 250,000 people across the world.

    In 2017, Matt Beaudreau Founded Acton Academy Placer Schools; schools that utilize the Socratic method, with an emphasis on self-direction and cultivating confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. He has since helped to open multiple campuses around the world.

    Pulling from his experience in the Acton model, in January of 2021, Matt co-founded Apogee Strong with Tim Kennedy, a mentorship program designed for young men from 12 to 22 to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. It is a right of passage through mentorship, action, and self-discovery so that young men can become true leaders. This has blossomed into a mission to bring back classic masculinity in the home, and fueled the launch of the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023.

    His podcast, The Essential 11, is also geared towards emerging leaders, garnering advice from the world's leaders in business, sports, music and entertainment.

    Last, but certainly not least; Matt is the founder of the Apogee Strong Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 that provides scholarships for school, experience, camp, and leadership opportunities for young men around the world.

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • If you have a child with neurodevelopment disorders like Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, or Sensory Processing Disorder or, want to be proactive and learn ways to help prevent these disorders in your child, this is a must-listen-to episode!

    I interviewed Dr. Ari Calhoun, owner of Wholesome Brain Medicine, and she shares updated research on various triggers that can cause neurodevelopmental issues along with provides hope by sharing well-studied neutraceutical supplements along with lifestyle therapies that can optimize a child’s brain - even as early as during pregnancy and in the first year of life!

    Dr. Ari is a close friend and colleague - we created the Vaccine Empowerment Program together helping to educate and empower parents to make informed choices. In our program, she has extensive information on how vaccines can impact brain and immune health so if you want a deeper dive after listening to this episode - visit and join our program there. She is a wealth of knowledge - a gift to the world. I love sharing her with our community.

    Now, this episode is rich with information so get your notebooks out to take notes - you don’t want to miss it!

    Topics Discussed:

    Common neurodevelopmental disorders

    How conventional medicine usually treats versus a holistic functional medicine approach

    Different triggers that can derail optimal brain development

    How a fever and hyperactive immune response can play a huge role in brain inflammation

    Tylenol and the role it can play on neurodevelopment disorders

    How shots can play a role in brain development

    3 Favorite natural medicine supplements that every child can benefit from to protect the brain

    3 Lifestyle therapies that can optimize brain health

    How genetics play a role

    Show Notes:

    Visit Dr. Ari Calhoun’s Website

    Follow @dr.aricalhoun on Instagram

    Sign up for the Vaccine Empowerment Program

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    Dr. Ari is a perinatal and pediatric naturopathic doctor, the owner of Wholesome Brain Medicine, a founding medical advisor for Needed, and a passionate speaker and educator. She helps parents holistically optimize their child's brain and emotional development from the womb onwards. Through her medical clinic, she works alongside families to identify, prevent, and heal the underlying causes of Autism, ADHD, behavioral disorders, PANS/PANDAS, mental health conditions and other neuropsychological disorders. Her foundation in research has molded her into an inquisitive learner and investigator, and she firmly believes that hidden within the details lie the answers.

    This Episode’s Sponsors

    Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom

    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!

    Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

    @stephgreunke

    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

  • Occupational therapy isn’t just a fancy clinic where kids who struggle go for therapy. Imagine a clinic being the great outdoors! Using nature as a kids backdrop to spark brain development is what we discuss in today’s episode with Kim Wilson, OT of Natures Path.

    During this episode we learn what occupational therapy really is. Do kid’s have an occupation they need therapy for?

    Hint: A kids occupation is PLAY!

    To use kids play, especially in the outdoors, has SO many benefits. In today’s episode Kim teaches about all those benefits and practical ways to utlize the outdoors to optimize our kids brain and overall development!

    Topics Discussed:

    How nature provides the best experience and exposure to spark brain development

    How the outdoors creates new synaptic connections

    What the ultimate environment looks like for kids - peaceful, quiet, open nature versus parks, amusement parks, etc.

    Attention restoration theory and how different types of input inside versus outside can impact the brain

    How playgrounds may not be the best way to foster inner directive play

    Why doing less is more when it comes to children’s activities

    How moms can use “activity analysis” to learn and observe developmental gaps in their child

    Trends Kim is seeing in her 17 years of this work what to look out for

    Show Notes:

    Visit Kim’s Website

    Follow @natures.path.ot on Instagram

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    Kim is the owner and founder of Nature's Path Occupational Therapy, and is a pediatric occupational therapist in Colorado Springs, CO. With 17 years of experience as an OT, her initial 3 years were dedicated to adult neuro-rehab, focusing on brain and spinal cord injuries. She continues PRN work with this group. For the past 13 years, Kim has specialized in pediatric clinic-based and early intervention services, often incorporating outdoor therapy. Witnessing nature's therapeutic benefits both professionally and as a mother of 6, she is fervently devoted to integrating nature into childhood development. Nature's Path was conceived as an alternative therapeutic model. Kim holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Boston University and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alabama, where she also earned her Low Vision certificate. As a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), she supports the mother-baby dyad in the infant's first year, addressing infant and toddler feeding from a developmentally holistic perspective. Beyond her roles as a mother and OT, Kim enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, camping, and exploring the mountains.

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  • Steph interviews Ana Lorena Fabrega about alternative education. Ana is a teacher turned edupreneur, and the Chief Evangelist at Synthesis. Ana is also the author of the book, The Learning Game, which is a guide for parents to help their kid(s) think for themselves, embrace challenge, and love learning. Ana shares why we need to rethink traditional schooling in order to help our younger generations better prepare for the game of life.Through stories and practical tools, you’ll walk away with a stronger appreciation for how kids actually learn and how we can work with their innate desire to learn. She offers a series of actionable strategies that help kids achieve much more than just good grades.

    Topics Discussed:

    Where traditional schooling is getting it wrong

    What makes kids excited to learn

    The most important lessons kids need to learn

    Ways parents can implement these values regardless of school setting

    Signs your kid may benefit from alternative education

    What she wants parents to know about ADHD

    Show Notes:

    Receive 10% off of Synthesis Tutor Plans, use code ‘DRMOM’

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    Ana Lorena Fábrega is an author, edupreneur, and Chief Evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 200,000 readers about the promise of alternative education.

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  • Who else struggles with all of the sugar and processed food that comes with the holiday season? You are far from alone!

    On today’s episode, I chat with the incredible Dr. Madia Saeed - she is not only a holistic medical doctor, mother of 5, and author of numerous books - she is also incredible in the kitchen! She has the gift of being able to feed large groups with ease using the highest quality ingredients producing an array of delicious and nutrient-dense recipes.

    I had the pleasure of meeting her in person when driving cross country with my family - she invited us over for lunch and I was amazed by what she made for us. I knew I had to share her with our Doctor Mom community to hear about her holiday plans and some tips and tricks with us so we can have a healthy holiday season and new year!

    Topics Discussed:

    Healthy holiday dishes that are simple and inspiring

    How to take any dessert and use nutrient-dense ingredients

    Focusing on vegetable side dishes before you plan the entire menu

    How to use spices to spice-up a holiday dish!

    Ways to increase nutrient-dense foods for your kids with fun simple ideas

    Having kids choose recipes so they get involved

    Show Notes:

    Visit Dr. Madiah’s Website

    Follow @holistickidsshow Instagram

    Listen to The Holistic Kids Show Podcast

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

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    Madiha Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD and HolisticUrdu, MD on social media, is a practicing board certified family physician in the USA, international speaker and a global best-selling author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, Adam’s Healing Adventures children’s health book series, The Pandemic Prescription: Restoring Hope from Quran, Sunnah and Science, The Quranic Prescription: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health and The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting Healthy Children to Save Our Future. Dr Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards including Holistic Primary Care and Wellness Mama, was the past president of The International Institute of Islamic Medicine (aka NIIMS) and the founder and president of the non-profit organization, Pure Healing Foundation. Dr Saeed and her children speak internationally in the most prestigious holistic conferences, summits, TV (ABC, NBC, CNN and CBS), radio and newspaper. She is a regular on MindBodyGreen and the international Emmy winning medical talk show the Dr. Nandi Show. Dr Saeed is the founder of Change Making Kids Conference and the Family Health Expo. Dr Saeed's children host "The Holistic Kids' Show" podcast with over 115 interviews interviewing the biggest names in the functional, holistic and integrative medicine world, helping kids empower and educate other kids. With Dr Saeed’s mother in law they reach millions via HolisticUrdu, MD an online social media platform.

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  • Steph interviews Dr. Morgan Cutlip about practical strategies to feel good in motherhood and in your relationships. Dr. Morgan Cutlip, PhD is a highly sought-after relationship expert. She knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s determined to help mothers navigate it better. In this episode, they discuss what it means to “lose yourself” in motherhood and how to find yourself again; core conflicts moms are facing that make motherhood challenging; and how information consumption, societal messaging, and early experiences shape our perception of ourselves and our beliefs about our children. Dr. Morgan helps us identify and break apart impossible standards so moms find fairness in the mental load and care for themselves.

    Topics Discussed:

    Core conflicts moms face

    Impossible standards we place on ourselves

    Navigating the mental load of motherhood

    What it means to “go mom yourself”

    A better definition of self-care

    Show Notes:

    Follow @drmorgancutlip on Instagram

    Get Dr. Morgan’s free gift

    Read Love Your Kid’s Without Losing Yourself

    Check out Dr. Morgan’s Website

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

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    Dr. Morgan Cutlip, PhD in Psychology and highly sought after relationship expert, knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s determined to help mothers navigate it better. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships. Dr. Morgan has been a featured relationship expert with Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, MOPS International, Loveology, and Flo, the #1 app in health and fitness. Her new book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself, is available now!

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  • Steph and Elana share exciting life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From Elana’s recent move to Steph’s newest family member, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. With guest interviews spanning topics like raising resilient kids, sleep solutions for tired parents, and healthy holiday cooking hacks, you’re in for a treat with Season 11.

    Topics Discussed:

    Elana’s move to Idaho

    Life with a new puppy

    Helping moms navigate mindset and weight loss

    Who we’re interviewing in season 11 and why

    Their vision and goals for 2024

    Show Notes:

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Visit Steph’s Substack

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  • Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and offer support and encouragement for moms. From navigating behavioral concerns in their kids to introducing a new family member in Steph’s family, to a new home for Elana’s family, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. They share how they navigate tantrums, how to not take things as personally as a mom, and their process for making major life decisions. You don’t want to miss their exciting life updates! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get cozy for a catch-up chat with your friends, Steph and Elana.

    Topics Discussed:

    Steph’s newest family member!

    Elana’s new home!

    How to stay calm and connected with behavioral challenges

    The top things they prioritize when making big decisions

    The realities and struggles of the “sandwich generation”

    Show Notes:

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    This Episode’s Sponsors

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    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

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    @drelanaroumell

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  • Steph interviews Ivy Joeva, a fertility coach, doula and birth educator who emphasizes the mind-body connection and includes the physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual aspects of care. They discuss common reasons couples struggle during their journey of preconception, pregnancy, and parenthood. She shares how she helps couples overcome challenges and thrive in parenthood. Ivy even dives into emotionally-charged topics like how couples can navigate infertility, what to do when there’s despair/tension in the relationship, and how to support your mental health when divorce or conscious uncoupling may be the best next step. Ivy provided a ton of actionable tips on how to really see each other in relationship and work on sticky situations that many of us relate to in our relationships.

    Topics Discussed:

    Common ways couples struggle after the birth of a child.

    Why struggle happens in so many marriages.

    How to “baby-proof” your relationship or marriage.

    The best time to “baby-proof” your relationship.

    Is it ever too late to work on your relationship?

    How to keep the spark alive.

    Show Notes:

    Reach out to Ivy (@IvyJoeva on Instagram) for a free 30-minute consult

    Visit Ivys website: www.ivyjoeva.com

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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    Ivy Joeva is a fertility coach, doula and birth educator serving women and couples who desire a conscious path on the journey of conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Bridging the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom, Ivy’s approach emphasizes the mind-body connection and includes the physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual aspects of care. She provides support throughout the childbearing year including fertility coaching, holistic preparation for birth, postpartum recovery care and counseling for pregnancy loss of all kinds. A graduate of UC Berkeley and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Ivy became a doula in 2009. She serves clients across the United States and abroad.

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  • Steph interviews Elise Loehnen, the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior and host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. Steph and Elise discuss the ways patriarchy impacts how women see themselves and what they police in each other. They discuss how the seven deadly sins impacts moms. Elise shares how the fear of sloth, gluttony, and envy leads to burnout, lack of confidence, feeling guilty about rest, and our relationship with our bodies before,during, and after pregnancy. We begin to dismantle these negative beliefs and thought patterns to help moms feel more freedom and joy in motherhood.

    Topics Discussed:

    Ways we subconsciously hide parts of ourselves.

    How to lean into using your voice and saying what you mean.

    Ways social media impacts motherhood.

    How to break free of the belief that you’re not doing enough.

    Navigating postpartum body image and envy.

    Show Notes:

    Follow @eliseloehnen on Instagram

    Tweet Elise @eloehnen

    Check out Elise’s on Linkedin

    Visit Elise’s website

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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    Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Max and Sam. She is the host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. Ultimately Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, braiding together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep knowledge of healing modalities to unlock new ways to contextualize who we are and why we’re here. She’s also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good (Dial Press/PRH). The book weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other. Regardless of our religious provenance, the self-denial implicit in each of the Seven Deadly Sins—Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Anger—reads like a checklist of what it means to be a “good” woman. With awareness, we can begin to recognize these patterns of self-restriction, break the story, and move ourselves and each other toward freedom and balance.

    Elise is a frequent contributor to Oprah, and has written for The New York Times, Elle Decor, Stylist, and more.

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  • Dr. Elana interviews Coach Milo who is the founder of the Coalition for Launching Active Youth (C.L.A.Y.), an organization established to help the fight against sugar, boredom, video games, televisions, and adults who have lost their inner child.

    Coach Milo gets children, and those of us not so childlike, moving nationally and internationally. He has lectured and been a part of seminars, presenting to Olympic committees and National Sports organizations, in more than two dozen countries, educating coaches and administrators about the development of long-term youth health and fitness.

    In this episode, we talk about the benefits of kids in sports with a focus on helping them develop and less on the goal of winning, tips to encourage more movement in our kids, and if your child is interested in a sport, how to navigate choosing a good coach or organization and ensure they are getting their needs met to excel!

    Topics Discussed:

    The best ages to focus on kid’s developing athletic skills

    The best ages to focus on kid’s developing strength

    Top 3 sports every child should be involved in and why

    Team versus individual sports and what is best for kids

    Tips to encourage kids to move more

    How to choose the right coaches and organizations for your particular child

    What makes a great coach and what questions to ask a coach to know if they are the best fit for your child

    Show Notes:

    Visit Coach Milo’s Website

    Check out the CLAY Website

    Follow Coach Milo’s @nobullfit on Instagram

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

    Listen to today’s episode on our website

    In a room full of kids, Coach Milo is the biggest, loudest, goofiest and most active one there. His passion lies in finding better means and methods of getting his younger brethren to move, to explore the communication between their brains and muscles and the interaction of those with the environment. After that, it’s all about getting them moving more often!

    Coach Milo is the founder of the Coalition for Launching Active Youth (C.L.A.Y.), an organization established to help the fight against sugar, boredom, video games, televisions and adults who have lost their inner child. Fundamental movement is Coach Milo’s weapon of choice. But give him a ball, bat, racquet and some space, and inactivity and obesity don’t stand a chance!

    Coach Milo gets children, and those of us not so childlike, moving nationally and internationally. He has lectured and been a part of seminars, presenting to Olympic committees and National Sport organizations, in more than two dozen countries, educating coaches and administrators about the development of long-term youth health and fitness.

    Coach Milo has He is an advisory board member of the Titleist Performance Institute. He regularly appeared on the Golf Channel’s “Golf Fitness Academy.” Coach Milo is a co-author of “Movement: Functional Movement Systems: Screening, Assessment, Corrective Strategies.” He’s the author of “Unstoppable After 40 – The Secret to Supercharging Recovery, Avoiding Injury, and Never Slowing Down.” His latest book “Raising Luck – The Cheat Code to Developing a Holistically Elite Athlete from Birth to Adulthood” will be available in August 2023. Coach Milo also writes for Men’s Health magazine.

    But most of Coach Milo’s time is spent working on that doctorate degree in movement-induced laughter and fun!

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  • Steph interviews Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy, a revolutionary design for K-12 learning. Acton is dedicated to inspiring each child to see life as a Hero's Journey, where someone with curiosity and character can find a 'calling’ and foster a true love of learning. Steph shares examples of how the transition out of public school to Acton Academy has significantly impacted her children’s happiness and education. They discuss how children can embrace heroism versus victimhood, the importance of failure, why grades and homework aren’t required for success, and skills kids actually need to thrive in the modern world. They offer tools for all parents to consider and practice in their house to help their kids build resilience. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on early education that offers the child more agency, joy, and independence.

    Topics Discussed:

    Steph’s experience with Acton Academy.

    The underlying belief about children and learning that Acton is built on.

    The difference between heroism and victimhood.

    Three things a mom can do at home to build the mindset of hero so her child avoids the pitfalls of victimhood.

    What children really need to be healthy and happy.

    What happens when you step back and let kids lead.

    Show Notes:

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    Purchase the Courage to Grow book

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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    Laura Sandefer: Co-Founder, Acton Academy. Laura lived on both US coasts and in between as a child, then settled into Vanderbilt University for her undergraduate studies. After being awarded the Walter Wattles Fellowship at Lloyd’s of London, Laura worked in the aviation insurance industry in New York City. Deciding to follow her calling into the world of education, Laura returned to Nashville and earned her second Vanderbilt degree with her Master of Education. This led her to her work at the Oklahoma Arts Institute, creating fine arts education programs for teachers and talented high school students. Laura married Jeff Sandefer and is the happy mother of Sam and Charlie and step-mother to Taite. It is the inspiration of these children that led Laura and Jeff to co-found Acton Academy, a revolutionary design for K-12 learning, and the Acton Children's Business Fair. Today there are over 300 Acton Academy locations around the world and over 1,000 Children's Business Fairs impacting the lives of over 16,000 children. Laura is the author of “Courage to Grow” - a true story documenting the journey she and her family took to create a new vision of learning that has started a global movement in education. Her passion now includes equipping families to build deep connection around the family dinner table with her conversation game, "Be Family."

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  • Dr. Elana interviews biological dentist, Dr. Leedia who is revolutionizing the way we think about oral health. Her approach focuses on overall wellness, long-term disease prevention, and empowerment through education. As a mother of two wonderful girls, Dr. Leedia recognizes the importance of women's dental health and early childhood dental education, making these areas a particular focus in her practice.

    Currently, dental decay is the most common chronic disease in children worldwide, causing pain and trauma that is preventable. To combat this issue, Dr. Leedia created a course to teach parents the techniques she uses to reverse small cavities and bolster children's oral health.

    In this episod, Dr. Leedia teaches us how and why kids are prone to cavities, what we can do as proactive parents to prevent and reverse dental cavities, and reviews essential information all parents should know about their kid’s teeth starting before the teeth even erupt!

    Topics Discussed:

    The anatomy of a child’s mouth and how a cavity can form

    How early a child can have a cavity

    Why some kids are more susceptible to cavities

    3 Tips every mom needs to know for optimizing her child’s oral health and avoid cavities

    What foods to avoid (even “healthy foods”) that can contribute to cavities

    The importance of baby teeth

    The importance of oral health before teeth come in

    How dental health before age 2 can impact oral health in adult life

    Show Notes:

    Instant Access to Dr. Leedia’s 7 Tips or Optimal Oral Health

    Click here for a 10% discount on Dr. Leedia's course: Reversing Dental Cavities in Kids (Use Code: DRELANA -expires 9/3/2023)

    Follow @drleedia on Instagram

    Visit Dr. Leedia’s Website

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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    Dr. Leedia is a biological dentist who is revolutionizing the way we think about oral health. Her approach focuses on overall wellness, long-term disease prevention, and empowerment through education. As a mother of two wonderful girls, Dr. Leedia recognizes the importance of women's dental health and early childhood dental education, making these areas a particular focus in her practice.

    In Dr. Leedia's Beverly Hills office, she offers a range of integrative dental therapies, including integrative dental extractions, responsible cosmetic dentistry, biomimetic fillings, safe mercury removal and detox, ozone therapies, micronutrient testing, an airway centric approach to dental care and so much more. While these may seem like disparate treatments, they all address the root cause of the most prevalent dental issue: decay. Currently, dental decay is the most common chronic disease in children worldwide, causing pain and trauma that is preventable. To combat this issue, Dr. Leedia created a course to teach parents the techniques she uses to reverse small cavities and bolster children's oral health.

    Dr. Leedia's dedication to dental health extends beyond children. She recognizes that over 65% of women suffer from dental disease concurrent with pregnancy, and that inflammation in the mouth is linked to premature labor, low birth weight, heart disease, and more. This realization has prompted her to put a spotlight on the importance of women's dental health and the impact that hormones have on the oral cavity. By educating and empowering women and fostering collaboration between the medical and dental worlds, Dr. Leedia is helping patients achieve optimal whole body health.

    Her dedication to her patients is evident in everything she does. She practices biological dentistry with her brother, Dr. Rashad, and together they bring over 32 years of experience to their work. They are passionate about creating seismic shifts in the world of dental health, one patient at a time. Their approach honors each patient as an individual, recognizing the unique needs and concerns that each brings to their practice.

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    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

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  • Steph interviews Nicole Katz, a mother of two, long time yoga therapist and yogi of over 20 years. In this episode, they discuss how little we support moms during the birthing process and how that greatly affects their mothering journeys afterwards. They share why women should feel like a goddess during labor and how to create the most goddess like experience for yourself. Nicole gives listeners tools to support their birth and/or heal from a difficult birth and why that’s important as you approach motherhood.

    Topics Discussed:

    What it means to have feel like a goddess in labor

    How women can have informed and empowered births

    How your experience during labor impacts motherhood

    How to set yourself up for a smooth postpartum

    How to navigate trauma and unmet expectations

    Show Notes:

    Reach out to Nicole (@thematwithnicolekatz on IG) for a free 30-minute call

    Check out Nicole’s Instagram community @_rebranding_birth

    Check out Nicole’s website

    Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

    Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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    Nicole Katz is a mother of two, long time yoga therapist and yogi of over 20 years. After the birth of her first daughter Nicoles eyes were opened to just how little we support moms during the birthing process and how that greatly affects their mothering journeys afterwards. Since that point Nicole has shifted her work to focus on maternal support. Currently Nicole lives in NYC where she works privately and in small group settings supporting moms in many ways from prep for labor to birth education to birth trauma work and beyond. She is over the moon to announce that her conference Rebranding Birth will premier in NYC this fall with the aim of informing and empowering women in a much larger scale. It’s time to Rebrand Birth!

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    INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!

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    @drelanaroumell

    Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.