BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

For too many women, being told their thyroid labs are “normal” is the end of the conversation — even when their bodies are saying otherwise. Today, we’re diving deep into thyroid health with McCall McPherson, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, to unpack why so many women feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck with weight changes despite being told everything looks fine.McCall shares her own turning point after spending 16 hours a day in bed, being dismissed by doctors, and ultimately discovering that standard thyroid testing was missing the full picture. We break down why thyroid issues are so often overlooked in women, the symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored, and how thyroid dysfunction impacts everything from metabolism and mood to fertility, cholesterol, and long-term disease risk.We also cover:Why TSH alone isn’t enough and which labs actually matterThe early signs of thyroid dysfunction most people dismissHashimoto’s, autoimmunity, and why inflammation plays a major roleLifestyle, supplements, and preventative strategies for thyroid healthThe surprising connection between GLP-1 medications, weight loss, and autoimmune thyroid diseaseIf you’ve ever been told to “eat less, exercise more,” felt dismissed by a doctor, or wondered why you don’t feel like yourself anymore, this conversation will help you understand what questions to ask, what tests to request, and how to advocate for your health.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

In this episode, Courtney Patterson joined us to share how she went about introducing her babies to her don, Tuna. You might know Tuna from his Instagram; Tuna Melts My Heart. Courtney shares her personal experience with introducing her baby to Tuna starting from before her baby was born to when they brought her home. Courtney has practical tips and insights for other new parents who are starting to plan how to introduce their baby to their dog. She emphasizes patience and creating a calm environment for everyone involved.  Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Neuropsychologist and author Dr. Zelana Montminy joins me to talk about attention, burnout, and staying present in a world built to distract us — especially as parents.We unpack why successful multitasking between technology and real life is a myth, how constant task-switching dysregulates our nervous systems, and why so many parents feel chronically exhausted. Drawing from her book Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction, Dr. Zelana shares practical ways to create healthier boundaries with technology, model focus for our kids, and reframe screen limits as protection — not punishment.A grounded, practical conversation for anyone trying to balance modern life, work, and parenting without losing themselves to the scroll. Read her book Finding Focus here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-37821815Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

Alongside the release of her book Carry Strong, Stephanie Kramer joined us for a discussion all about the complexities of navigating pregnancy in the workplace. Carry Strong offers guidance for working professionals during pregnancy and aims to shift the narrative from “powering through” pregnancy at work to being powerful and pregnant in the workplace. We explore the importance of work-life balance in pregnancy and motherhood, and how workplaces can better support pregnant employees. Whether you’re pregnant at work or about to go back to work as a mom, Stephanie emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and remembers the unique joys of motherhood.  Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Screen time and technology addiction is such a hot topic right now, especially when it comes to children. Today, Catherine Price joins us to talk all about the challenges of managing screen time in kids as well as her new book The Amazing Generation. The Amazing Generation is a book aimed at kids and preteens that hopes to empower them to make conscious choices about their technology use. While we chat about Catherine’s new book, we explore the power of making real friendships and how to encourage more off-line behavior in our kids. If we can come together as parents, we can help create a future for our kids without screen addiction. Pre-order her book here: https://amzn.to/44CKOAe Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!