The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast

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By: Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP

Wouldn't it be great to find a podcast for the Modern Working Mom that addresses life as a mom, life as a working mom with an ambitious career and life as a mom who wants to also have time for her own life? That is what the Modern Mommy Doc podcast is all about. We live in a world where we are supposed to raise kids as if we don't work and work as if we don't have kids (and don't even mention that we may also want to fit in some time for ourselves to read a book or...

What I Wish I'd Known When I First Started My Business
#158
Last Wednesday at 11:30 PM

Dr. Whitney shares the principles she's learned as a solopreneur in the health and wellness space, the failures she's faced, and the truths she wishes she would have known from the very beginning.

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Telling Our Kids the Truth About Their Bodies
#157
03/28/2024

Dr. Whitney tells a personal story of when her daughter asked her the question we never want to hear as parents, “Am I fat?” She breaks down how she answered and why she said what she did, in hopes that you can be prepared for those conversations in your own family.

Show Notes, Key Takeaways, and More at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast


How to Get Your Little One to Sleep Anytime, Anywhere with Erin Junker
#156
03/14/2024

In this episode, Dr. Whitney talks with Erin Junker, founder and owner of The Happy Sleep Company about practical strategies to help parents get their babies to sleep deeper and longer. Sleep is such an important part of having joy in the home, whether you’re an adult or an infant!

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To find out more: www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast


Do You Have the Tools You Need to Make Equity Happen in Your Household?
#155
02/29/2024

In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and settle into societal norms.

To find out more: www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast


How to Teach Your Kids About the Mind-Body Connection with Lauren Chaitoff
#154
02/15/2024

In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Lauren Chaitoff, author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids and founder of Yogi Beans, a yoga and wellness company for children. They chat about ways to incorporate yoga practices into your daily life with your children as well as ways moms and kids can show up for themselves best.

Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast


My Daughter Joins Me on The Podcast! Her Thoughts About Working Mom Life
#153
01/25/2024

In this episode, Dr. Whitney has a special guest, her youngest daughter Mireia. They talk about what it’s like to have a working mom, what it’s like to have a working mom advocate for her, how she feels it’s going in the Casares house, and Mireia even gives some feedback on Dr. Whitney’s new book, Doing It All.

Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.


Only Self-Worth Will Save You with Dr. Whitney
#152
01/11/2024

In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and settle into societal norms.

Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.


Manage Like a Mother: Translating “Mom Skills” into “Boss Skills”—with Valerie Cockerell
#151
12/28/2023

About the Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Valerie Cockerell, author of Manage Like a Mother. They discuss how, as moms, we can be (and should be) confident in our ability to lead in the workplace, because we have so much experience leading as moms and because of our “mom skills” that can absolutely be translated into “boss skills.” They also chat about how women can stand out in their workplace by using the leadership skills they’re uniquely gifted in.

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"It Takes a Village" Looks a Lot Different These Days—with Gabby Slome
#150
12/14/2023

About the Episode

Gabby Slome, CEO and Co-Founder of Cooper, and Dr. Whitney talk about the pressure moms feel to do parenting “right” and how unrealistic (and ultimately damaging) that is for parents and for kids. If you want to be an effective parent, it’s all about paying attention to who your individual child is and to the five major parenting “must dos:”

1. Be sensitive and responsive.

2. Model self-regulation.

3. Set limits for yourself and your kids.

4. Allow space for unrestrained skill development.

5. Support internal motivation and resilience...


You Can't Just Share the Mental Load with Your Partner. You Really Do Need a Village —with Kelly Hubbell
#149
11/30/2023

This episode, Dr. Whitney is joined by Kelly Hubbell, founder and SEO of Sage House, an online platform designed for moms who want to really value their time and make the most of the hours in their days, focusing the most on what matters to them. They talk through the roadblocks working moms come against when trying to balance the workloads in their families and how we can help prepare our children to do the same in theirs.

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