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How Fathers Can Raise Confident Kids (Even If No One Showed You How) with former Navy Seal Sniper Instructor Brandon Webb
17. jun. 2026 1t 9m

As a pediatrician and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by standard parenting tips and the pressure to have a perfect family lif...

The Follow-Up: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
15. jun. 2026 11m

In this episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Chelsea and Caitlin, the founders of Mama Psychologists, to unpack a crucial topic that many new mothers face: ...

The Courage to Commit, Why Choosing Less Can Give Us More in Life and in Parenting with Andrew East and Shawn Johnson East
10. jun. 2026 1t 1m

As a pediatrician and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by standard parenting tips and the pressure to have a perfect family lif...

The Follow-Up: Identifying and Treating Eczema
8. jun. 2026 15m

Eczema is common, frustrating, and often misunderstood. In this episode, we break down what eczema actually looks like at different ages, how special...

Raising Kids in a Country with Gun Violence: What Actually Helps with Moms Demand Action
3. jun. 2026 52m

As a pediatrician, I spent years looking at firearm safety through a clinical lens—as a major public health crisis and a tragic statistic. But after p...

The Follow-Up: Strength Training While Pregnant
1. jun. 2026 15m

Strength training in pregnancy can feel confusing with so much mixed advice online. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Amy Kief...

Fear Sells—But the Facts Matter: Making Science Go Viral
27. maj 2026 1t 3m

In this episode, I sit down with a scientist and science communicator who has spent the last five years in the middle of online health conversations, ...

The Follow-Up: Early Days of Breastfeeding
25. maj 2026 13m

The early days of breastfeeding can feel overwhelming when you are recovering, tired, and trying to sort out what is normal. In this Follow-Up episode...

When Politics, Values, and Parenting Collide with Sharon McMahon “America’s Government Teacher”
20. maj 2026 1t 0m

In this powerful and honest conversation, I sat down with Sharon McMahon to talk about something so many parents are quietly carrying right now - poli...

The Follow-Up: How to Achieve Practical Optimism
18. maj 2026 12m

Practical optimism is not about pretending everything is fine or forcing happy thoughts when life feels hard. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my ...

The Parenting Revolution Around Puberty: How to Talk to Your Kids About Puberty Without Shame
13. maj 2026 53m

Parents often want to talk to their kids about puberty and periods, but many don’t know where to start. In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric and a...

The Follow-Up: Anxiety or Are They Just Shy?
11. maj 2026 13m

Many parents worry when their child seems shy. But is it actually shyness, or something more? In this episode, we unpack the difference between a “sl...

The Myth of the "Perfect" Mom: Embracing Ambivalence in Motherhood
6. maj 2026 55m

Motherhood is often painted as pure joy, endless patience, and unconditional love. But what about the moments of frustration? The resentment? The ove...

The Follow-Up: Is EMDR for Me?
4. maj 2026 15m

A question I get often is: “How do I know if EMDR might be right for me?” In this episode, we break down what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and ...

Why Self-Love Starts in Childhood (And How Caregivers Shape It)
29. apr. 2026 22m

In this solo episode, I reflect on a question that stopped me in my tracks: Why am I not worthy of my own love? Inspired by the passing of James Van D...

The Follow-Up: Dads and Postpartum
28. apr. 2026 14m

We talk a lot about maternal mental health postpartum. But we do not talk enough about dads. In this episode, my husband joins me for an honest conve...

IVF, Ovulation, and Fertility Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
22. apr. 2026 1t 7m

This week on The PedsDocTalk Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, OB-GYN, an...

The Follow-Up: I Just Had a Baby, Now What?
20. apr. 2026 18m

Bringing home a new baby can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming. In this Follow Up episode, I revisit a favorite past conversation, I Just Had a...

How to Stop Passing Your Emotional Baggage to Your Kids
15. apr. 2026 58m

Parents carry their past into their parenting, often without realizing it. In this episode, I sit down with relationship therapist and author Eli Harw...

The Follow-Up: Extinction Sleep Training
13. apr. 2026 11m

Sleep training can feel like a lightning rod topic, especially when it comes to the cry it out method. In this episode, I talk with a mom who used ex...

When Friendship Hurts: How to Talk to Kids About Bullying, Boundaries, and Self-Worth
8. apr. 2026 40m

Friendship heartbreak hits differently when it’s your child. In this episode, I sit down with child development specialist Dr. Robyn Silverman to talk...

The Follow-Up: Why Independent Play Matters
6. apr. 2026 13m

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not entertaining your child 24/7, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, we tackle on...

Co-Sleeping, Sleep Training, and the Conversation We Need to Have About Infant Sleep
1. apr. 2026 55m

Infant sleep has become one of the most polarizing topics in modern parenting. In this thoughtful and nuanced conversation, I sit down with sleep cons...

The Follow-Up: Biting, Hitting, Throwing Explained
30. mar. 2026 12m

Few things trigger parents faster than physical behavior. It can feel embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes even personal. But what if these behavi...

Surrogacy Explained, Facts, Feelings, and Family Building
25. mar. 2026 40m

Surrogacy is often talked about in headlines or celebrity news, but rarely explained in a way that helps people truly understand the experience behind...

The Follow-Up: Dr. Mona on Charting Pediatrics Podcast
23. mar. 2026 31m

In this special follow-up episode, Dr. Mona shares the full live conversation recorded at Children’s Hospital Colorado in front of more than 100 clini...

Olympic Champion Elana Meyers Taylor on Winning a Gold Medal, Motherhood and the Power of a Village
18. mar. 2026 39m

What does it look like to balance Olympic competition, motherhood, and the unexpected realities of parenting? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic...

The Follow-Up: When Kids Won’t Sleep Alone
16. mar. 2026 13m

We’re talking about independent sleep for older babies and kids, why it often gets harder with age, and how to approach it in a way that supports both...

From I Do to We Do: Marriage, Communication, and Parenting After Kids
11. mar. 2026 59m

Parenting changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein to talk honestly about ...

The Follow-Up: Skills Kids Learn From Traveling
9. mar. 2026 13m

Travel is often framed as a luxury or a break from real life, but in this conversation we explore how it can be a powerful developmental tool for kids...