Motherhood Meets Medicine
The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.
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56. Building a Thriving Mother-Daughter Relatio...
Are you a mother of girls and constantly asking yourself if you’re doing the right thing when it comes to your parenting? I know I do! That’s why in this episode I am speaking with Dr. Michelle Deering, a licensed psychologist who believes that...
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55. Balancing the Tech World as a Small Busines...
For those of you who have been listening to my solo podcast episodes lately, you know that my choice to leave social media was not an easy or quick one. I have been totally honest about the effects that this choice may have on those of us who have...
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54. How to Talk to Kids About Death with Death ...
If you could think of one topic that most people tend to avoid, it would probably be the topic of death. This is certainly not the case for Angela Alberto who is a death midwife. I could totally relate to her perspective that life is short and it’s...
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53. How I Prepared to Leave Social Media as a B...
I’m glad you’ve joined me on my third episode in my leaving social media series. I’ve talked at length about the reason that I left social media and I’ve heard from many of you that feel the same way. This wasn’t something I decided to do...
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52. Rapid Fire Q&A on the COVID Vaccine for Chi...
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Arunima Agarwal. Dr. Agarwal and I will go through a rapid fire Q&A with regards to the COVID vaccine for children under five. I know that so many parents were looking forward to February coming along and...
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51. The Turning Point
On my first solo episode last week, I spoke about the beginning years of my blog and how it was such a great outlet for me to be creative. I also spoke about the turning point, where things started to shift for both myself and the people that were...
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50. Danish Parenting: An Alternative to High-St...
One thing that I have learned from my platform and community is that parenting styles vary so much in every country. It seems to me that in the United States, we have a more stressful and fast paced type of living which trickles down to our children....
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49. From Blogger to Instagram Influencer
Welcome to the first episode of my new solo series. I was inspired to do this because there was a huge influx of questions I received from my listeners as to why I left social media. The answer to that question is incredibly complex and was made due...
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48. The Clean Beauty Industry: What You Need to...
One topic I didn’t know much about and wanted to educate myself on more was the “clean beauty” concept. Much like the food industry, the cosmetic industry is constantly marketing products based on their excluded ingredients. I’m sure you’ve...
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47. Child-Led Hikes with Irene, Jenn, and Kelly...
This episode is exciting because not only do I have three guests joining me, but the topic is something I am very passionate about, which is outdoor play. I have had a lot of guests join me lately who have discussed the negative impacts of technology...
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Announcing a New and Upcoming Series
Today I'm sharing a quick announcement to introduce a new podcast series that will be starting on February 2nd: From Instagram Influencer to Deleting Social Media. In this series, I'll talk candidly about the journey I took from blogging to...
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46. Sexual Abuse Prevention and Consent with Ro...
Have you ever had a bad feeling about dropping your child off at an unfamiliar place? Whether it’s a daycare, camp, or even a friend's house, there’s likely a reason that our mother’s instinct kicks in. Rosalia Rivera joined me in a conversation...
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45. The Transition Back to Work After Parental ...
A mother’s fear and emotional struggle of going back to work once they have a baby has gotten worse and worse over the last few years. It’s almost impossible not to experience these feelings considering the cost of childcare and lack of maternity...
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44. Our View on The Little Tykes Stationary Bik...
Recently I was disappointed to come across an advertisement for an exercise bike designed for children. Children should be getting exercise from sports or playing throughout the day and the message that toys like these are sending may cause...
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43. Brain Trauma in Youth Sports with Dr. Julie...
Like many parents, I find it so important for our children to have daily opportunities for physical activity. I am a lover of sports and recognize that there are so many benefits to exposing our children to sports at a young age. With that said, I...
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42. Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Refle...
I found this episode very interesting because the topic is something that I never experienced and haven’t heard much about, even as a member of the medical community. As a labor and delivery postpartum nurse, Lo Mansfield joined me to discuss...
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41. COVID Vaccine + Kids: A Rapid Fire Q+A with...
Today’s guest, Dr. Krupa Playforth, answers questions surrounding a current hot topic: Children and the Covid-19 vaccine. Given the recent announcement of the Pfizer vaccine for 5-12 year olds, I have been getting many questions on this subject. For...
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40. The Detrimental Effects of Social Media on ...
If you follow me on social media you know this episode topic was inevitable. I have been talking about the harms of social media so much lately and Tessa Stuckey was a great addition to this conversation. As a therapist to teenagers, she provides...
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39. Fertility as we Age with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
At one point or another, many women have been fearful that they may experience infertility as they get older. Especially as women approach the age of 35, or what some call “advanced maternal age,” the concern for ability to reproduce increases....
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38. Optimizing Nutrition for Pregnancy and Post...
So many of my guests and listeners have asked questions or talked about the pressure to do everything right during pregnancy. This is no different when it comes to nutrition, which is why I invited a registered dietician to answer your questions. Katy...
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37. Prepping Your Body for Pregnancy, Delivery,...
EPISODE 37 If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I consider pelvic floor physical therapy to be one of the most important things for women to do. This is one of the topics I talk about with physical therapist and co-owner of Expecting and...
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36. The Benefits of Acupuncture for Women’s Hea...
Acupuncture is a method of medicine that I don’t have a lot of knowledge on, so as usual, I found an expert to fill us in. Ali Damron shares so much information on what acupuncture is, when it’s used, and how it works. We discuss her experience...
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35. Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin fro...
EPISODE 35 Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Same! With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without...
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34. Updates on MIS-C and COVID in Children with...
EPISODE 34 In episode 3, I had Dr. Anita Patel on the show to share her invaluable knowledge on MISC. She graciously returned to answer all of my listener’s questions related to the Covid-19 Delta Variant. There has been so much chatter about this...
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33. 6 Real Stories of Vaccine Hesitancy
EPISODE 33 Today’s episode is a bit different from our normal episodes, and I’m excited for you to hear it. I’m talking with six different women from my community who are generously sharing their stories with us. Some of these women grew up in a...
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