"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

If you've ever felt confused or guilty when reaching for formula, or you found yourself anxiously googling, "How do I combo feed without ruining my milk supply?" this episode is for you.
Dr. Hope Lima, IBCLC, RDN and nutrition researcher, joins Steph to break down what actually matters when it comes to infant feeding. We're covering how to choose an infant formula based on ingredients instead of brand marketing, what combo feeding does (and doesn't) do to milk supply, how to tell normal formula adjustment from a real intolerance, and when it's time to call your provider about feeding concerns. If you've been stuck between "breastfeed only" and "just use formula," this conversation gives you a lot more room to breathe. 
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Using Internal Family Systems for feeding decisions

Medical and anatomical reasons to switch to formula

#1 tip for parents who are dual feeding

Tummy trouble: normal adjustment vs. a real problem

How to know if your milk supply has actually dropped

What to look for when choosing a formula 

Show Notes:
Sign up here for Hope's Mailing list

Follow @hopefeedsfamilies or @feedingfamilieseducation on Instagram

For continuing education for professionals visit  feeding-families.com/education 

Sign up for the IFC course hereClick here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!

Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

Listen to today's episode on our website

 
Dr. Hope Lima (she/her) is a nutrition and lactation educator and clinician who wants to help raise the bar for how we care for clients in the field of maternal and child health. She is trained as a nutrition researcher, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Hope has advanced training in pediatric food allergies, metabolism, and utilizing an Internal Family Systems-informed counseling approach to support families.
Hope has experience in curriculum development, program planning and research methods as a professor in a university-level dietetics department. Hope also has experience in clinical counseling through her private practice, Hope Feeds Families, based in Rock Hill, SC. She uses these experiences to provide meaningful, engaging learning experiences for professionals in the fields of nutrition, dietetics, and lactation. 
Hope founded Feeding Families Education and Consulting in 2023 with a vision of changing the way that we train clinicians and raising the bar for continuing education. When she is not working on her professional endeavors, Hope can be found playing with her 3 dogs, hiking in national parks with her husband, or riding roller coasters with her step-kids. 

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Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

Simple always beats a 15 step plan when your kid is sick. Here's the 3 part method that helps you stay calm, confident, and clear on what to do next.
In this episode, Dr. Elana walks you through the exact 3 part method she uses to stay calm when her own kids get sick, even after 14 years of pediatric practice. You'll learn why panic doesn't mean you're doing something wrong, why a simple protocol beats a complicated one every time, and how each sick day becomes a chance to build real confidence as a Doctor Mom. She also shares the story of her daughter's first tick bite and what happened when her training met her mom brain. If you've ever spiraled through 20 open tabs at 2am wondering if you should call the doctor, this one is for you!
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why Panic Hits Even When You Know What To Do

Panic Needs a Plan, Not More Information

What It Means to Be a Doctor Mom

Why I Created Med School for Moms

Simple Beats a 15 Step Plan

Inside the Doctor Mom Protocol Library

Confidence Is a Skill You Build

Show Notes:
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!

Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.

Listen to today's episode on our website


This Episode's Sponsors 
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you!
@stephgreunke
@drelanaroumell

Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

A registered dietitian and mom of two boys shares the exact four-step framework she uses to pack cold lunches her kids actually eat, no Pinterest required.
In this episode, Steph walks through the four-step framework she has used for six years of packing cold lunch every single school day. You'll learn why letting your kids choose within structure beats deciding for them, which smarter swaps to make on lunchbox staples like Lunchables, juice boxes, and fruit snacks, and how to troubleshoot why a lunchbox is coming home untouched. She also covers why appetite and preferences shift throughout the school year and how to stay flexible without starting from scratch every time.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why Lunchboxes Come Home Full



Build the Lunchbox With Them, Not For Them



Smarter Swaps and Deciding What's Good Enough



Troubleshooting the Untouched Lunchbox



Staying Flexible as Preferences Change



Show Notes:
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!



Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.



Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms



Listen to today's episode on our website




This Episode's Sponsors 
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you!
@stephgreunke
@drelanaroumell
Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

A registered dietitian and mom of two boys shares the exact four-step framework she uses to pack cold lunches her kids actually eat, no Pinterest required.
In this episode, Steph walks through the four-step framework she has used for six years of packing cold lunch every single school day. You'll learn why letting your kids choose within structure beats deciding for them, which smarter swaps to make on lunchbox staples like Lunchables, juice boxes, and fruit snacks, and how to troubleshoot why a lunchbox is coming home untouched. She also covers why appetite and preferences shift throughout the school year and how to stay flexible without starting from scratch every time.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why Lunchboxes Come Home Full

Build the Lunchbox With Them, Not For Them

Smarter Swaps and Deciding What's Good Enough

Troubleshooting the Untouched Lunchbox

Staying Flexible as Preferences Change

Show Notes:
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!

Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

Listen to today's episode on our website


This Episode's Sponsors 
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you!
@stephgreunke
@drelanaroumell

Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

Most kids' breakfasts spike blood sugar fast, and the focus crash hits right when school starts.
Registered dietitian Steph Greunke breaks down the most common breakfast culprits, including cereal, frozen waffles, and flavored yogurt, and shows you exactly what to swap in instead. You'll learn why blood sugar spikes lead to a focus crash right when school starts, what artificial food dyes have to do with hyperactivity, and what to do if your kid refuses breakfast altogether.

Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why breakfast affects school focus

Breakfast culprit #1: cereal and blood sugar spikes

Artificial food dyes and hyperactivity

Better cereal swaps

Breakfast culprit #2: frozen waffles

Protein waffle swap

Breakfast culprit #3: flavored yogurt

Plain Greek yogurt swap

What to do if your kid won't eat breakfast

Smoothie, snack plate, and car breakfast ideas

Show Notes:
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate!

Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.

Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

Listen to today's episode on our website


This Episode's Sponsors 
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.

INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you!
@stephgreunke
@drelanaroumell
Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.