The Parent Doctor Podcast

Dr. Marissa Caudill
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The Parent Doctor Podcast

Join Dr. Marissa Caudill, The Parent Doctor, a child psychiatrist and mom on a mission to reverse the rising rates of teen depression and anxiety by empowering parents. In 'The Parent Doctor Podcast', she breaks down neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry facts, all while connecting these to deeper spiritual solutions that will help all parents build better relationships with themselves and their kids. This podcast is for parents of kids ages 5+ who are seeking support, education, inspiration and guidance to connect and build trust with their kids. Find out more at www.theparentdoctor.com

  1. 12/27/2024

    S2E26: Navigating Parenthood and Fertility with Alex Chan

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.  In this episode, I sit down with Alex Chan, an entrepreneur, biohacker, and proud girl dad to a 10-year-old daughter conceived through IVF. Alex shares his journey from a 20-year corporate career to co-founding Alstro Ventures, a real estate investment firm, and the Human Wellness Center, which focuses on stem cell therapy and optimizing longevity. We dive into Alex and his wife Jenny’s four-year struggle with infertility, the emotional challenges of IVF, and how that experience transformed his approach to parenting. Alex reflects on the importance of being intentional as a father, teaching confidence, fostering creativity, and prioritizing quality time. Alex also shares how biohacking and health optimization have reshaped his life, giving him the energy to keep up with his daughter and focus on building generational wealth while balancing his career and family. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, looking to connect more deeply with your kids, or curious about building wealth and health, Alex’s journey will leave you inspired. If you’d like to reach out to Alex, you can contact him via email at alex@humanwellnesscenters.com, or connect with him on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsalexchan  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexchan/ https://www.instagram.com/humanwellnesscenters/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsalexchan/ Website: https://alstroventures.com/ & https://humanwellnesscenters.com/ Thanks for tuning in!

    42 min

  2. 12/20/2024

    S2E25: Parenting, Resilience, and Connection with Dr. Theresa Bajt, PhD

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Theresa Rose Bajt, PhD a clinical psychologist and mom of two from Missouri, to talk about the ups and downs of parenting through life’s unexpected challenges. Dr. Bajt’s story is truly inspiring—she became a widow nine years ago and continued to parent with incredible strength, successfully launching her two sons into adulthood. We dive into her fascinating research on Career Salience and First-Time Moms, where she explored how first-time mothers decide whether to stay in the workforce. Her findings reveal how emotional harmony often outweighs financial factors in these choices, offering valuable insights into family dynamics. Dr. Bajt and I also discuss the biggest shifts in parenting since the 1990s, particularly the influence of technology and social media. She shares practical tips for fostering connection, such as creating device-free spaces and modeling intentional behaviors. We touch on timeless lessons from Harry Harlow’s famous monkey experiments, emphasizing the need for both physical care and emotional security in parenting. Dr. Bajt also offers strategies for teaching kids resilience, building social skills, and prioritizing your own well-being as a parent. If you’re looking for actionable advice and encouragement to navigate parenting with strength and grace, this episode is for you.  If you’d like to reach out to Jamie, you can contact her via email at bajtphd@gmail.com, or connect with her on social media: LinkedIn and her Website.  Thanks for tuning in!

    43 min

  3. 12/13/2024

    S2E24: Family Meals & the Mediterranean Diet with Jessica Siegel, MPH, RD

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.  In this episode of The Parent Doctor Podcast, I’m joined by registered dietitian Jessica Siegel, MPH, RD, to discuss the transformative power of family meals and how to incorporate the Mediterranean diet into your family’s lifestyle. Together, we explore the incredible health, social, and emotional benefits of shared meals—from improved nutrition and mental health to better relationships and communication. Jessica offers practical tips for picky eaters, emphasizing the importance of patience, exposure, and modeling healthy habits. Did you know it can take up to 10 tries for kids to accept a new food? We talk about how to encourage exploration without pressure or frustration. The Mediterranean diet serves as a flexible and sustainable framework for healthy eating, featuring plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil. Jessica shares easy strategies to incorporate these foods into your routine, from homemade salad dressings to simple meatless meals, and highlights the joy of involving kids in meal prep. We also discuss how family meals create lasting connections, foster a positive relationship with food, and set the stage for lifelong healthy habits. Whether you’re navigating a busy schedule or looking for ways to make mealtime more meaningful, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. Tune in for a fresh perspective on parenting, feeding, and fostering connection—one meal at a time! If you'd like to reach out to Jessica, you can contact her at jessicasiegel.rd@gmail.com, or connect with her on social media: Instagram, and her Website Thanks for tuning in!

    41 min

  4. 12/06/2024

    S2E23: How to Choose the Right Therapist for Your Family: Key Questions and Insights

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you’d like to work more closely with me in a small group coaching setting, please consider joining the Empowered Parent Inner Circle. The next cohort will be starting December, 2024, you can get on the waitlist here.  In this episode, we dive into the essential questions parents should consider when selecting a therapist or psychiatrist for their child. Jamie Given LMFT, owner of Given Guidance Family Counseling in La Crescenta, CA, and I discuss how parents can best screen a therapy provider to find one who will connect with their child, especially those who may be initially resistant to therapy. We also explore questions like: How does the therapist build rapport with children? and What can parents expect in those first sessions? Additionally, we tackle the often-overlooked topic of how parents should be involved in their child's therapeutic journey. Jamie shares her practice's approach of starting with a parent session and keeping lines of communication open throughout, while also respecting confidentiality. We discuss when and how family involvement enhances therapy, as well as the complexities of confidentiality, especially when issues like substance use or trauma arise. Jamie LMFT, also offers insights on how to manage insurance and reimbursement for therapy, as well as the importance of being proactive when seeking mental health support for your child. We talk about therapy intensity—whether once a week or more frequent sessions yield better results—and how to support a child in truly benefiting from their sessions. Whether you're already navigating therapy for your child or considering it for the first time, this episode is full of practical advice to help you find the best fit for your family. Tune in for a rich, informative conversation about making therapy a positive, empowering experience for your child and family. And for new parents, check out Jamie's program for navigating new parenthood at PreparingRelationships.com If you’d like to reach out to Jamie, you can contact her via email at jamie@givenguidance.com, or connect with her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and her Website Thanks for tuning in!

    43 min

  5. 11/29/2024

    S2E22: Redefining Success and Easing the College Pressure for Our Kids with Dr. Irena Smith

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call here.  In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Irena Smith—an accomplished author, mom of three, former Stanford lecturer, admissions officer, and private college admissions coach. I recently had Irena join my October book club to discuss Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, which dives into toxic achievement culture, especially in “super zip” communities like Palo Alto, where high expectations and ambition can sometimes harm our kids. Irena and I explore the college admissions process and how it’s become even more competitive in 2024. Reflecting on her experience at Stanford, where the acceptance rate has dropped from 12.5% to around 3% over the past 20 years, we discuss the pressures families face and why so many feel that getting into an elite school is crucial. Irena shares insights from her memoir, The Golden Ticket: a life in college admissions essays, highlighting the impact of these pressures on teens who often feel crushed by expectations. For a deeper dive into the world of college admissions, be sure to check out Irena's book on Amazon: The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays. Together, we explore how parents can help kids build a strong sense of self-worth early on, so they can face life’s challenges with resilience and a true sense of identity beyond grades or college acceptance. We also dive into the ways parental anxiety can shape kids’ ambitions and well-being, often unintentionally. Irena and I offer guidance on how to support children in embracing their natural strengths, pursuing their passions, and finding fulfillment. True success isn’t about getting into a particular school—it’s about helping our kids lead balanced, meaningful lives. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we challenge conventional narratives around achievement and explore a healthier, more sustainable approach to raising resilient, self-assured kids.For more insights from Irena, be sure to follow her on Instagram at @irena.smith and check out her Substack for more valuable content at collegecurmudgeon.substack.com.

    54 min

  6. 11/23/2024

    S2E21: Confidence and Communication Skills in the Digital Age with Kerry Hew

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call ⁠here⁠.  In this episode, I’m excited to introduce my new friend, Kerry Hew. Kerry is a father of three boys, and we met at a recent Speakers Institute event. He’s here to share his intentional approach to parenting, focusing on raising his sons to be confident communicators and preparing them for adulthood. Kerry talks about a unique exercise he created with his boys to help build their communication skills. He had them record short, two-minute videos each day, working on public speaking and storytelling. Through consistent practice, they not only became more confident, but they also opened up about their daily lives, leading to deeper conversations that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. This simple practice evolved into a 30-day course called "Raise the Rizz," which Kerry designed to help parents and kids strengthen their bond while developing important communication skills. Originally aimed at dads and sons, it’s now adapted for any parent-child combination. The course includes fun, practical exercises that build charisma and storytelling abilities in a low-pressure, engaging way. Kerry and I also discuss the importance of communication in today’s digital world, where kids often spend more time on their phones than in face-to-face interactions. He shares how this exercise transformed his relationship with his sons, and how any parent can do something similar at home to build stronger connections. If you’re looking for ways to help your child grow into a confident communicator while strengthening your relationship, this episode is full of practical advice and inspiration from Kerry’s experience. You can connect with Kerry on his social media platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryhew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerry.hew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry.hew/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/kerryhew/ And check out his website for more resources: https://www.raisetherizz.com. I can’t wait for you to hear it!

    31 min

  7. 11/22/2024

    A Special Episode: Preparing Ourselves and Our Kids for Smartphones

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call here.    In this bonus episode of The Parent Doctor Podcast, we tackle a critical topic: preparing ourselves and our children for their first smartphones. Drawing insights from my October 2024 webinar, we explore how smartphones, introduced almost two decades ago, have revolutionized our world and created unique challenges for parenting.   From the mental health impacts of social media to the importance of setting clear boundaries around screen time, this episode is packed with practical advice for empowering kids to use technology as a tool rather than being controlled by it. I also share strategies for having tough conversations about online safety, privacy, and the risks associated with apps, games, and social media.   Additionally, learn about my Empowered Parent Inner Circle (EPIC) program, a transformative six-week small-group coaching experience designed for parents of kids ages 5 and up. In this close-knit experience, you’ll be working side by side with other committed parents to define your family’s values, build stronger connections with your kids, and navigate modern parenting challenges with confidence. It’s an amazingly supportive community and we have a lot of fun!   Tune in to discover how to guide your kids through the smartphone journey with intention, compassion, and clarity. Let’s help our children thrive in a digital world while strengthening family bonds.   Interested in learning more about the EPIC program? Our next cohort starts December 4, 2024. Head over to epic.theparentdoctor.com for more details. If you’re catching up with this after that date, please get on the waitlist to be notified of the next open enrollment.

    58 min

  8. 11/15/2024

    S2E20: Navigating Divorce, Career Change, and Finding Purpose with Rudy Smith

    Hello, and welcome back to The Parent Doctor Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Marissa Caudill. Please rate and follow this podcast to help spread this resource, and be sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theparentdoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join the monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, both are FREE! Interested in working with me directly? Sign up for my monthly Office Hours call ⁠here⁠.  In this episode of The Parent Doctor, I sit down with Rudy Smith, an educator with over 30 years of experience, to dive into his personal journey through divorce, career transitions, and fatherhood. Rudy opens up about the emotional challenges of going through a divorce after 25 years of marriage while raising three children, including a 13-year-old daughter. He shares how he navigated that painful time and how co-parenting has evolved for him and his ex-wife. Rudy also talks about the impact his high-pressure career had on his family and the pivotal moment when he decided to step away from his long-standing career in education to pursue a new path as a health entrepreneur. We explore how listening to his inner voice helped him make that life-altering decision, even though it was scary, and how it ultimately led him to a more present and fulfilling relationship with his children. Throughout our conversation, Rudy reflects on the spiritual practices that have guided him through these transitions and how they’ve allowed him to find peace and resilience in the face of adversity. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of staying true to ourselves, especially when it comes to balancing career and family life. This episode touches on themes of authenticity, spirituality, and the deep impact our emotional well-being has on our children. I’m inspired by Rudy’s journey, and I think you’ll find his story both relatable and uplifting. Join us for an honest conversation about parenting, personal growth, and the courage it takes to create a life in alignment with who we really are. If you'd like to reach out to Rudy, you can contact him at drsmithwrites@gmail.com or visit his website at http://blissfive.com.

    43 min
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Join Dr. Marissa Caudill, The Parent Doctor, a child psychiatrist and mom on a mission to reverse the rising rates of teen depression and anxiety by empowering parents. In 'The Parent Doctor Podcast', she breaks down neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry facts, all while connecting these to deeper spiritual solutions that will help all parents build better relationships with themselves and their kids. This podcast is for parents of kids ages 5+ who are seeking support, education, inspiration and guidance to connect and build trust with their kids. Find out more at www.theparentdoctor.com

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    Dr. Marissa Caudill
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