BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Aliza Sokolow joins us today to talk about all things mindful eating. We discuss the importance of introducing foods to children and how to teach children healthy eating habits. Aliza shares her journey to mindful eating with us, sharing that she had to work through her own struggles with unhealthy snacking. She shares the importance of parents modeling healthy eating to their children and how important it is that children eat a variety of different foods. Aliza shares the importance of educating parents and children on healthy eating habits and shares how impactful her work in schools has been. We discuss creative ways to engage children with food, such as visiting farmers’ markers and growing your own fruits and vegetables. Aliza shares all about her new book, This is What I Eat, with us. We speak about the importance of fostering a positive relationship with food from a young age. Our conversation covers all things eating, be sure to listen for insightful tips from Aliza! Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

This week, we sit down with Catherine Reitman to explore her journey as a working mom raising a child with a rare diagnosis. Catherine opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and the loss of identity many new moms face. She shares how these challenges inspired her to create the hit show Workin’ Moms and sheds light on the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. We also discuss her advocacy for PANDAS, a rare autoimmune condition her son Liam was diagnosed with, and how raising awareness can help other families navigate similar experiences.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Al Roker joins us today to talk about all things fatherhood! Al shares insights into both the challenges and joys of parenthood. Al talks about raising his special needs son, Nick, and what joy that has brought him. Al talks about the emotional milestones parents go through as their children get older, such as starting school, going off to college, and getting married. Our conversation highlights the importance of partner support and how parenting styles evolve as your children get older. Al stresses the need for open communication with your children, especially those with special needs. Our conversation covers everything from parenthood, parenting styles, parenting a special needs child, and so much more! Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

This week, we're diving into the culinary world with Monique Volz, the creative force behind "The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook." Monique shares the secrets to creating easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipes for every meal, all while juggling life as a mom to three young boys. Tune in as she dishes out expert advice on eating for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health, and shares her passion for making nutrition accessible and delicious. Don't miss this inspiring conversation, and grab your copy of her cookbook at the link below!  https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook/ Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage, joins us today to talk about all things pregnancy loss. Dr. Zucker shares her personal experience with miscarriage both as an individual and with her partner. She shares resources those who experienced pregnancy loss can seek out for support. Dr. Zucker shares how instrumental supportive communities are when someone is grieving pregnancy loss. Our conversation highlights the importance of open dialogue about miscarriage and pregnancy loss and addresses the need for better communication between individuals and healthcare professionals. Dr. Zucker urges listeners to open up about their experiences with pregnancy loss to end the stigma surrounding loss. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Join us this week as Dr. Marcy Crouch, also known as The Down There Doc, dives deep into the essential topic of pelvic floor health. As a leading pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Crouch shares why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for pre or postpartum patients—it’s for everyone at all phases of life! Learn how pelvic floor therapy can help alleviate symptoms, prepare for birth and postpartum, and improve overall health, whether you're a young runner, a new mom, or gave birth years ago. Discover why it's never too early or too late to prioritize your pelvic floor health. Don’t miss Dr. Crouch’s expert advice, and be sure to follow her on Instagram @thedowntheredoc for more insightsPlease join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, joins us today to talk about all things skincare! Dr. Lee answers questions from viewers about skin and skincare during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy limits the skincare products we can use, but Dr. Lee shares some tips and tricks she has learned as a dermatologist. We discuss preventative measures you can take during pregnancy and postpartum to prevent certain skin concerns from arising. We discuss skin changes during pregnancy and how our hormones play a role in our skin health. I share my journey with melasma and prevention steps I take to help my skin. Dr. Lee provides us with excellent knowledge regarding the complexities of skincare during both pregnancy and postpartum. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

This week, pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter, host of “The Pediatrician Next Door” podcast, shares must-know tips to keep your kids healthy as the new school year begins. Discover how to prevent and shorten illnesses, protect newborns, and confidently set boundaries with family to safeguard your baby’s health. Plus, get Dr. Hunter’s surprising product recommendations to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season. Don’t miss these game-changing insights! Links to all recommended products are below.Xlear Xylitol nasal Sprayhttps://amzn.to/3X0XuMB Vitamin D. (Always look for "third party tested" products)https://amzn.to/3yYmDiU Little Noses or similar baby nasal saline sprayhttps://amzn.to/3yO5b0C Nose Frida https://amzn.to/3yKUFqY Active Skin repair First Aid spray (hypochlorous acid)https://amzn.to/3Z2VWnF Echinoforce Junior Tabletshttps://amzn.to/3AKjDawEarPain MDhttps://amzn.to/474W205Be sure to check out Dr. Hunter's Podcast "The Pediatrician Next Door"!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatrician-next-door/id1665746448 Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Cleo Wade, mother, author, and poet, joins us today to discuss her book “What the Road Said”. We discuss Cleo’s inspiration for her book, as well as the message Cleo wanted to bring to readers. We go down memory lane together as Cleo speaks about what inspired her to write her book. We discuss the importance of fostering a sense of curiosity with our children and why an open dialogue between parents and children is so important. Cleo talks about the potential for “What the Road Said” to spark deep conversations about personal growth and resilience between parents and children. Cleo offers invaluable advice on how to guide children through tough times and how to have open conversations with children.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Megan McNamee of the hugely popular account, Feeding Littles, joins us this week to talk about food, kids and her new book, Feeding Littles Lunches. As a mom myself, this book is filled with so many inspirational images and ideas to get back to packing lunches and snacks fun for the whole family! The pictures and info included in the pages take the stress out of back to school lunches and provide our little ones with great nutrition while also being practical with what you’re offering your kids. I have definitely been one of those people that have watched the bento box crazes online and marveled at how fancy and creative some get but Megan reminds us that the pressure of doing that daily isn’t realistic and just getting some foods in the bento box is an accomplishment in itself!      We also dive into the inspiration behind her Feeding Littles account, its huge success  and what Megan and her business partner Judy hope to teach parents through their work. at the end of the day, the most important thing is everyone being fed, whatever that looks like for you and your family.  After that, parents can tackle things like picky eating, which turns out is partially genetics!  Megan offers great tips on how to address picky eating while understanding that learning about healthy eating is an ongoing process.      Make sure to check out Marcy and Judy’s book at the link below!   https://amzn.to/47cWU2T  Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!