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

Lyme disease is called "the great imitator" because it can look like growing pains, fatigue, or nothing at all and this episode shows you what to watch for.
Steph sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Jacquell Patterson, a nationally recognized expert in Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, and PANS/PANDAS to cover everything parents need to know about ticks and Lyme disease. You'll learn which areas to check on your kid's body, why the smallest ticks cause the most infections, and how to tell the difference between growing pains and a tick-borne illness that's being missed. Dr. Patterson also shares her own delayed Lyme disease diagnosis and what she wishes every parent knew before tick season hits.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why Tick Season Feels Scarier Than Ever

Why Lyme Disease Is Called "The Great Imitator"

Different Tick Species, Co-Infections, and Testing Gaps

The Bullseye Rash Myth (Only Half of Cases Get One)

Tick Prevention: Clothing, Sprays, and Checks That Work

How Often to Check Kids and Pets for Ticks

What to Do the Moment You Find a Tick

Symptoms to Watch For After a Tick Bite

What Every Parent Gets Wrong About Lyme Disease

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

I am a nationally and internationally recognized naturopathic physician. I am an expert in Lyme disease and other tick borne-illnesses, autoimmune conditions, PANS/PANDAS, women's health and anxiety and depression. I run a large and growing multi-disciplinary integrative medical practice composed of naturopathic physicians, nutritionist, physical therapist and acupuncture.
Due to my record of clinical success, I also work as a success coach to other integrative practitioners and help them to grow and scale their businesses so that they may spread and have influence in the world of integrative medicine. I'm a sought-after speaker appearing frequently on the lecture stage, television, print, podcasts and radio. I've served in many leadership capacities, most recently as the President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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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.

If your toddler has gone from eating everything to skipping meat, you're probably wondering about iron deficiency in kids,and you don't have to guess your way through it.
My daughter Adena used to eat sardines and steak without hesitation. About a year ago she got selective and stopped eating the foods richest in iron like meat, chicken and fish. In this episode, I walk through the three-day iron reality check I ran on my own picky eater, three food boosters that help even without meat, and how to know if your child needs basic food support or a more targeted therapeutic plan. I'm also sharing what I learned from Dr. Anna Garber, a clinician who focuses heavily on iron in kids, so you get a real expert gut check instead of more Googling.
Topics Covered In This Episode: 
The Three-Day Iron Reality Check

Food First and Iron Boosters

Why Hemoglobin Testing Isn't Enough

Mineral Absorption and Iron Forms

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.

Starting solids doesn't need a perfect plan. I'm showing you exactly what I feed my fourth baby, week by week, mess and all.
In this episode, Dr. Elana walks you through her real, unfiltered approach to starting solids with fourth baby, Revi. You'll hear how she builds a simple prep system around meat stock, egg yolk and bone marrow, why she introduces food allergens early and slowly and how she handles the iron rich foods, salt and mess that come with every stage of baby led weaning. She's also answering the questions she hears most from moms, like what to do about constipation, rashes and picky eating as your baby grows into toddlerhood.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
What Starting Solids Is Really About

Simple Prep System for Nutrient Dense Foods

Making Peace With the Mess

Signs of Readiness and How We Started

Adding Egg Yolk, Bone Marrow and Texture Week by Week

How I Introduce Food Allergens Safely

Watching Your Baby's Cues (Not Every Baby Eats the Same)

What Meals Look Like Now That Revi Is Almost 12 Months

Rapid Fire Mom Questions

Iron, Salt and Common Concerns


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.

If your child eats the same five foods every single day, it's probably not stubbornness. There are five real reasons picky eating happens, and Steph breaks down every one.
In this episode, registered dietitian Steph Greunke walks through the five most common reasons behind picky eating in kids, from sensory sensitivity and gut health to nutrient deficiencies, anxiety and mealtime dynamics. Using a real client story, Steph shows how a five year old's five food list grew once his mom understood what was really happening in his nervous system. You'll learn what to watch for, when to loop in your pediatrician and small shifts you can start using at your next family meal.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
Why Kids Get Stuck on the Same 5 Foods

The Nervous System and Sensory Sensitivity

Gut Health and the Gut Brain Connection

Building Gut Health Without Overhauling Everything

Nutrient Deficiencies and Zinc

Anxiety and Food Neophobia

Lowering the Stakes Around New Foods

Mealtime Environment and Division of Responsibility

Show Notes:
Read more about Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility

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.

If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to start solids than the 100 foods before one approach, this episode is going to change the way you think about feeding your baby. Dr. Elana and GAPS certified practitioner, Kate Pope, break down why meat stock is baby's most powerful first food.
In this episode, Dr. Elana sits down with Kate Pope, founder of Wild Nutritionist and a certified GAPS practitioner, to walk moms through the GAPS approach to starting solids. You will learn why meat stock is not the same thing as bone broth, what conditions GAPS first foods can help support (including eczema, colic, constipation, food sensitivities, and picky eating), and how to start this approach even if it feels intimidating. Kate also shares how the gut microbiome shapes the foods your child will crave for years, why picky eating is often a gut problem rather than a willpower problem, and how to make healing foods practical for a busy mom life.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
What is meat stock and how is it different from bone broth

How meat stock supports breastfeeding and postpartum recovery

What is the GAPS nutritional protocol and who created it

Conditions the GAPS approach can help: eczema, colic, food sensitivities

How to incorporate healing foods for the whole family

How to introduce fermented foods safely

What to do when baby refuses meat stock

Practical tips for moms just getting started


Show Notes:
Learn more about Kate Pope & Wild Nutritionist

Follow @wildnutritionist/ on Intagram

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

Kate Pope is a holistic chef, nutritional therapy practitioner, and certified GAPS practitioner (NTP, CGP), and founder of Regenerative Cooking School. Kate is known for helping mothers confidently navigate the introduction of solids the "gut health way" while also addressing the deeper patterns behind common (but not normal) symptoms. Her work supports families in resolving issues such as eczema, allergies and digestive dysfunction by using food as a primary tool for healing. 
Her concept and signature courses, Mama Baby Biome and Baby Biome First Foods Plan, center around a mother's healing authority and power while teaching practical skills, shaped by her own lived experience as a mother, chef, dancer and self-healing woman. At the heart of all her teachings is that when a mother, and thus the family, is well-nourished, the health of the world can shift.

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.