The PedsDocTalk Podcast Dr. Mona Amin
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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood.
Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey.
Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube (PedsDocTalk TV) for more!
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“But What Will People Say?” Breaking cultural stereotypes surrounding mental health conversations
Do you know the cultural differences that can exist being immigrant parents and the mental health issues that are unique? Whether you come from an immigrant household or not, this episode is a must to really dive into the cultural stereotypes that exist surrounding mental health and, subsequently, how we show up for our children. I welcome Sahaj Kaur Kohli who is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy (@browngirltherapy), the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants, a licensed therapist, and author of the Book, But What Will People Say: Navigating mental health, identity, love, and family between cultures.
She joins me to discuss:
The difference between collectivist and individualistic cultures and why the distinction is important
Why diversity in mental health and parenting resources is important
What struggles immigrant parents have that may be unique
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Dads can struggle with postpartum mental health too
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and just as much as we need to focus on maternal mental health, we also need to recognize that dads and non-birthing partners also can struggle postpartum as well. 7% and 9% of new fathers develop postpartum depression. I invited my husband back on the show to chat about postpartum mental health and mental health concerns in general in men.
We discuss
Why men and women can struggle with their mental health postpartum
Why men don’t talk about their mental health struggles or seek help as much as women may
The cultural barriers that exist that normalize seeking mental health help
How we’re raising our kids to undo this cycle of mental health stigma
How consistent therapy has helped my husband and myself
For more on postpartum mental health for all caregivers, visit this resource. If you are dealing with postpartum mental health concerns and need help, visit Postpartum Support International.
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East meets West: The differences and similarities of child health and parenting in India and the U.S.
India is home to over 1.4 BILLION people and over 470 million children. There are more children in India than our entire population in the U.S. so I needed to have a pediatrician to chat with from India! I reached out to Dr. Imran Patel, a Pediatrician in India, and one the most followed and loved Pediatricians in the world with over 4.6 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million followers on YouTube.
We discuss:
If vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaccine sentiment exist in India
The cultural differences in approach to sleep and kids
How he wishes more families would approach feeding solid foods
What motivates us as colleagues a world apart doing similar work
Connect with Dr. Imran Patel on Instagram @drimranpatelofficial
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Why Are Friendships After Becoming a Mom So Hard To Make and Maintain?
Have you felt yourself drift from your friends pre-motherhood? Or have you found making new and meaningful friendships hard after becoming a mom? I welcome Danielle Bayard Jackson, a relational health educator who has made a career out of studying what the research has to say about creating quality platonic relationships. She also has a new book coming out called, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.
She joins me to discuss:
The three reasons why friendships after motherhood are so hard to make and maintain
Why having meaningful and strong female connections is important for our mental health
How to handle “passive” friendships
Practical ways to find meaningful connections with peers amidst the mental load and business of our lives
Connect with Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson. Check out her book!
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The 'Default Parent' Dilemma: Strategies for Shifting Dynamics
The “Default parent” seems like modern parenting terminology, but it’s a real role. It can sometimes be associated with feelings of resentment and overwhelm if it’s not communicated. I welcome Erica Djossa, the CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More.
We discuss:
What the default parent is, and how someone knows they’re the default parent
Why, in heterosexual relationships, have mothers taken on this role?
How couples can communicate better to share the mental load and roles
Connect with Erica on Instagram @momwell. Check out her new book!
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The 5 Principles of Parenting – Science-Backed Tools to Raise Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Do you ever feel you’re overdoing or overthinking parenting? Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the podcast Raising Good Humans, and author of the newly released New York Times bestseller The 5 Principles of Parenting, joins me to reflect on parenting and discuss her new book.
We discuss:
How parents overdo it and how to keep it simple
The five principles of parenting that can be applied to many different situations
Why parents shouldn’t always focus on “getting it right”
Connect with Dr. Aliza Pressman on Instagram @raisingoodhumanspodcast and check out The 5 Principles of Parenting Book.
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