Ask Dr Jessica
The “Ask Dr Jessica” is hosted by board-certified pediatrician and mom of three, Dr Jessica Hochman. In this podcast, you will hear her interview experts and share practical knowledge. Dr Jessica believes that, with greater knowledge, parenting worries lessen. She also believes that the less energy we spend on worries, the more we are able to enjoy the experience of parenting.
Episodes
158 episodes
Ep 153: How to fostering autonomy in our children, with Ned Johnson, co author of "The Self-Driven Child"
Episode 153 with Ned Johnson, co-author of 'The Self-Driven Child' discusses the importance of giving children autonomy and control over their own decisions. He explains that a low sense of control is the most stressful thing a person can...
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Ep 152: Strategies to manage our parenting worries, with Dr Hope Seidel pediatrician and parenting coach
Episode 152 Ask Dr Jessica podcast is joined by Dr Hope Seidel, pediatrician and parenting coach. This episode is a lovely and insightful conversation with Dr Seidel --and we talked about how to help parents manage their worries aro...
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Ep 151: Promoting Jaw Health: tips with teeth grinding, sleep apnea, migraines and more! with Dr Victoria Wexley, oral facial pain specialist
Episode 151 of Ask Dr Jessica, joined by Dr. Victoria Wexley DDSBoard Certified in Orofacial Pain and Fellow of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. In this episode we discuss everything you've ever wondered about the jaw and jaw health--And...
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Ep 150: Back pain & adolescents: posture, stretching, backpacks and more! with Dr David Skaggs
Episode 150 with Dr David Skaggs (part 2)! This week we discuss everything you need to know about back pain and adolescents. For example, Dr Skaggs explains when to worry about back pain. He also describes ways to protect our backs...
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Ep 149: Truths and Myths: What can be done to prevent sports injuries? With Dr David Skaggs, pediatric spine surgeon
Episode 149 with pediatric spine surgeon, Dr David Skaggs. In this conversation, Dr Skaggs explains what can be done to prevent and recover from sports injuries. We discuss sleep, stretching, lifting and even ice baths, and wh...
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Ep: 148 How to talk and connect with your teen, with Janine Halloran LMHC
In this episode we talk to Janine about how to talk to teens and the importance of building a connection with them. The guest, Janine Halloran, shares her inspiration for creating the Coping Skills for Kids and Coping Skills for Teens wor...
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Episode 148
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Ep 147: What you need to know from a pediatric neurosurgeon: a conversation about head injuries, head size, epilepsy and more!
This week we are honored to welcome pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Bonda to Ask Dr Jessica! We have an indepth conversation about head injuries, large and small head sizes, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, recent advancements in his field of medicin...
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Ep 146: An integrative pediatrician's take on environmental toxins, co-sleeping, screen time, sunscreen and more! ! Part 2 with Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh
Part 2 continuing my conversation with Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh on Ask Dr Jessica, where we discuss concepts in his new book. We discuss the importance of parents trusting their parenting instinct, how to minimize toxin exposure, balan...
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Ep 145: Parenting at your Child's Pace: by Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh
Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh joins this weeks Ask Dr Jessica to talk about his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": a parenting guide for the first 3 years. Dr Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, and in this podcast we have a great conversatio...
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Ep 144: Strategies for Alleviating Anxiety in the Operating Room, with Dr Nina Shapiro, Pediatric ENT
Dr. Nina Shapiro, a pediatric ENT, discusses the most common procedures and visits in her field, including ear infections and sleep disorders. She also addresses the anxiety that families may have about procedures and surgeries. She shares stra...
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Ep 143: A parents guide to common summertime illness! Part 2 with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician
Ep 143 of Ask Dr Jessica for Part 2 continuing conversation with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician---and great ready to hear two pediatrician to share tips to help parents navigate the summertime. In this episode, we discuss common summertime...
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Ep 142: How to keep our kids safe throughout the summer, Part 1 with Dr Wendy Hunter Pediatrician
This weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica is joined by Dr Wendy Hunter, pediatrician, for a conversation about how to keep our kids safe over the summer. We'll talk about best practices for sun protection, how to best prevent against mosquito bites,...
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Episode 142
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Ep 141: Type 1 Diabetes and children: a conversation about treatment, support and hope! with Dr Laura Jacobsen
Dr. Laura Jacobsen, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Florida joins Ask Dr Jessica for a conversation about Type 1 Diabetes. She explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the symptoms associated with type 1 ...
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Episode 141
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Ep 140: Managing summertime anxiety! Sleepaway camp, bees, swimming and more! with Dr Dawn Huebner
Ep 140 with Dr. Dawn Huebner, a clinical psychologist and author of mental health books for children (including the best selling "What to do when you worry too much") discusses her newest mini book series: Mini Books About Mighty Fears. This se...
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Episode 140
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Ep 139: Free Range Kids! How to raise safe, self-reliant children. With author and journalist, Lenore Skenazy!
SummaryThis weeks podcast is with national treasure, Lenore Skenazy, who discusses the culture of fear and overprotective parenting. She shares her personal experiences and the backlash she faced for all...
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Episode 138
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Ep 138: Integrative approach to a healthy gut microbiome, with Elisa Song MD
In this episode, Dr. Elisa Song is a holistic pediatrician and discusses her new book, 'Healthy Kids, Happy Kids,' and the importance of understanding the gut-brain connection and the role of the gut microbiome in overall health. This conversat...
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Episode 137
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Ep 137: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, how to diagnose and treat! With gastroenterologist, Dr Iris Wang (Part 2)
Episode 137 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and adult gastroenterologist continues her conversation to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We review treatment options, inc...
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Ep 136: Preventing constipation in kids! With gastroenterologist Iris Wang MD, author of "Boo Can't Poo!"
Episode 136 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and a general gastroenterologist and we are going to discuss her new children's book that teaches kids how to how to go to the bathroom. Many adults deal with constipat...
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Episode 136
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Ep 135: A public health miracle: preventing HIV transmission from mother to child. With Dr Mitch Besser, founder of Mothers 2 Mothers.
Are you ready to feel inspired?!? Episode 135 of Ask Dr Jessica with founder of Mother's to Mother's Dr Mitch Besser. Dr. Mitch Besser discusses his journey from being an OBGYN in the United States to creating the Mothers to Mothers (m2m)...
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Ep 134: How to balance quality time vs earning money in parenting? Part 2: Mike Rucker, author of The Fun Habit
Part 2 of Ask Dr Jessica with Mike Rucker--the conversation continues about incorporating fun into parenting. Many of us parents are often so busy making a living, that it can feel we are not spending enough quality time with our children...
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Ep 133: Why we need to schedule time for fun and experiences! Part 1: Mike Rucker, PhD, Author of "The Fun Habit"
Episode 133 of Ask Dr Jessica with Mike Rucker, PhD, author of "The Fun Habit" . The conversation explores the concept of finding joy and pleasure in everyday life, rather than solely pursuing happiness as an end goal. He expl...
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Ep 132: A holistic approach to seasonal allergies, with integrative pediatrician Elisa Song MD
In this episode, Dr. Elisa Song discusses integrative medicine and its role in treating allergies. Dr. Song emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of allergies and using a combination of conventional medicine with alterna...
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Episode 132
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Ep 131: Practicing mindfulness in parenting, with Dr Jill Campbell, clinical psychologist
Episode 131 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr. Jill Campbell, a licensed clinical psychologist, shares her passion for teaching mindfulness to parents. Mindful parenting involves being present, non-judgmental, and empathic in the service of self-unders...
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Ep 130: Why freedom, independence and play is important for child development, and how overprotection can be harmful. With Peter Gray, neuroscientist and psychologist
Dr. Peter Gray, a neuroscientist and psychologist, discusses the importance of independence, freedom, and play in children's development. He challenges the cultural delusion of overprotection and highlights the low risks children face in the wo...
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Episode 130
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Ep 129: Talking to children about cancer, with child life specialist & therapist Kelsey Mora
Ask Dr Jessica episode 128 with Kelsey Mora, a dual certified child life specialist and therapist, discusses her work in supporting children and families facing illness and grief. She shares insights on how to talk to children about cancer diag...
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Episode 129
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