114 episodes

Welcome to the community where we parent without weight worries.

Dr Wendy Schofer is the pediatrician and Weight Coach for Your Whole Family, specializing in helping parents who are worried about their kids' weight help the whole family build better relationships with food and body and each other. Creating lifelong habits for a healthy weight is now easy and fun for the whole family.

And, you grow closer to your whole family all along the way.

Yes, we talk weight and weight loss. And we emphasize learning to love and accept our bodies as they are before making any change. Because no one has to change their body or their weight to feel better. Let me show you how.

There is a better way to approach concerns about body image, weight, and obesity in our families: it's focusing on what we want to gain as we heal one relationship at a time.

Please like, subscribe, rate & share the podcast to help others find it & join our growing community.

Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD Wendy Schofer, MD

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

Welcome to the community where we parent without weight worries.

Dr Wendy Schofer is the pediatrician and Weight Coach for Your Whole Family, specializing in helping parents who are worried about their kids' weight help the whole family build better relationships with food and body and each other. Creating lifelong habits for a healthy weight is now easy and fun for the whole family.

And, you grow closer to your whole family all along the way.

Yes, we talk weight and weight loss. And we emphasize learning to love and accept our bodies as they are before making any change. Because no one has to change their body or their weight to feel better. Let me show you how.

There is a better way to approach concerns about body image, weight, and obesity in our families: it's focusing on what we want to gain as we heal one relationship at a time.

Please like, subscribe, rate & share the podcast to help others find it & join our growing community.

    Heartfelt Conversations: Exploring Emotions and Connection with Jen Person

    Heartfelt Conversations: Exploring Emotions and Connection with Jen Person

    Are you craving authentic connections and meaningful conversations? Me too, which is why I turned to my favorite person (Person!) in the world, Jen Person, to have my first coffee conversation.
    Jen is a badass executive, leadership and personal development coach, so well-versed in emotional intelligence and.... she is my sister.
    We connected for a completely unscripted conversation and let it rip! Join us as we delve into the heart of emotions and sisterhood, in our latest podcast episode inspired by the teachings of Brene´ Brown.
    You can find out more about Jen at https://www.boundlesshorizonllc.com/.
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #114 here.
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     

    • 31 min
    An exercise to make parenting easier

    An exercise to make parenting easier

    Parenting is no joke! It's hard to juggle and figure out all the rules (which none of the kids want to follow).
    But there are ways to make it easier. Today we're going to do a reflective exercise to understand how becoming aware of and defining your values creates a foundation for making parenting easier.
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #113 here.
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     

    • 10 min
    The Power of Being a Real Human: Unpacking Expertise

    The Power of Being a Real Human: Unpacking Expertise

    Let's weave this together: celebrating certifications, expertise, and defining how you are an expert in your life, health and family. In today's show,
    Wendy celebrates achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She discusses the significance of credentials in her coaching journey and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and human connection. Wendy highlights the value of being a genuine, imperfect human being and how it forms the core of her approach in Family in Focus programs. Wendy encourages listeners to embrace their authenticity to model that for others and invites them to join the last group program for the Spring season. Note: Explicit for the use of the word "bitch" like on the towel in the cover art. That's it. Just alerting in case there are young ears in the background.
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #112 here.
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     

    • 10 min
    My simple steps to eat less chocolate

    My simple steps to eat less chocolate

    I've been destroying the chocolate lately. Specifically, peanut butter M&Ms. In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the process that I'm using to get really clear on the problem and the steps I'm taking to make change.
    You're welcome to take the simple steps with me to make any change you want to see in your life.
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #111.
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     

    • 16 min
    A Conversation for Teens and Parents: Creating Supportive Relationships

    A Conversation for Teens and Parents: Creating Supportive Relationships

    Welcome to my very special listeners, teens! Today I want to share some videos I recently created to answer the question, "What does a supportive relationship look like between an adult and a teen?"
     
    Well there are two folks to consider in this question and I answered with what can be considered by teens trying to figure out WHY they would ever want to connect with adults, and how adults can be welcoming and supportive to teens.
     
    Please feel free to go to the blog or YouTube to see the video versions of both aspects and watch with your teens. There is such wealth in exploring perspectives on both sides of the relationship, which largely involves trust, safe spaces and vulnerability. I welcome your input, ah-ha's and questions. As always, you can drop me a line at wendy@wendyschofermd.com.
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #110 here.
    Calling all Healthcare Professionals: I'm so glad you're here, to benefit yourself, your family, and your patients. The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/yrHnup
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    • 12 min
    Shake It Off: How to shift when you're stressed

    Shake It Off: How to shift when you're stressed

    You're zapped, trying to focus on getting that report done. Or from the kids running on your nerves all day long. And the kids are having a meltdown and just arguing with each other, raiding the cabinets and doing anything but homework.
    What do you do?
    In today's episode I explore the concept of the "Shake Off," and I swear I'm not singing Taylor Swift the whole time (I.do.not.sing!). What is shaking it off? What does it do? How does it change your physiology? Why does that matter?
    Let's dive in!
    Full show notes available here.
    YouTube version of Episode #109 here.
    Calling all Healthcare Professionals: I'm so glad you're here, to benefit yourself, your family, and your patients. The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/yrHnup
    Join Family in Focus coaching now. Current offerings available here.
    Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE.
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    I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun!
    And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about how the Family in Focus program can help you and your family create lifelong healthy relationships with food and body, now and at every weight.
    Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!
     

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Runsmiling ,

Highly recommend this podcast!

Wendy Schofer was a great teacher in residency and I continue to be inspired by her! Highly recommend this podcast as a person/parent and as a Pediatrician!

Alanaanddavide ,

Thoughtful discussion

Nice, thoughtful discussion about health and wellness!

lara.aussiegirl ,

Just what I needed!

Wendy is so down to earth, and a pediatrician…. It’s such a good mix of wisdom and humor…. Family in Focus is helping me really refocus my family’s journey from weight loss to living and moving our bodies.
This has my laughing while I learn and feeling like it’s ok to be human and mama.

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