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

Stephanie Greunke, RD and Dr. Elana Roumell, ND
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent
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  • "Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

    #416: Summer Nutrition Prep: Setting Up for Success with Steph Greunke, RD

    16/06/2026 | 15 mins.
    Your child does not need sports drinks, protein powders or pre-workout anything. They need real food, good timing and a mom who knows the difference. Registered dietitian Angie Asche breaks it all down simply and practically.
    In this episode, Steph and sports dietitian Angie Asche, cover youth athlete nutrition from the ground up. You will learn what recreational and competitive kids actually need to perform and recover, how to time meals around practices and tournament days, what to do when your child is hungry 20 minutes before bed after a late game and why most popular sports products marketed to kids are not what they are cracked up to be. Whether your child plays one sport or five, this conversation will change how you think about feeding them.
    Topics Covered In This Episode:
    Does sports nutrition matter for recreational young athletes?

    Whole food habits to build from an early age

    How to fuel kids when practice falls at dinner time

    Pre-tournament meal timing and what to eat between games

    Post-game snacks: what actually supports recovery vs. what does not

    Bedtime hunger after late practices: what to do

    Sports nutrition myths parents believe (Prime, protein powders, weight gainers)

    Body image, under-fueling in girl athletes, and how to talk to your kids about food


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

    #416: Summer Nutrition Prep: Setting Up for Success with Steph Greunke, RD

    16/06/2026 | 15 mins.
    If your kids are grazing nonstop this summer, refusing dinner and asking for snacks right after meals, this video is exactly what you need.
    In this episode, Steph breaks down how to build a summer eating rhythm that actually sticks without rigid schedules or food battles. You'll learn why grazing all day disrupts your kids' hunger signals, how to anchor meals so kids are genuinely hungry at dinnertime and practical no-cook meal ideas the whole family will eat. Steph also covers the social eating situations that throw everything off including grandma's treat bag and the all-weekend barbecue marathon and gives you a realistic mindset for handling summer treats without stress.

    Topics Covered In This Episode:
    Why Summer Eating Goes Off the Rails

    How to Anchor Your Day with Meal Structure

    How to Stop Summer Grazing for Good

    Setting Up a Snack Station That Works

    Navigating Treats and the Social Eating Landscape

    Practical No-Cook Lunch Ideas for Summer

    Easy Summer Snack Ideas Kids Actually Love


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

    #416: Summer Nutrition Prep: Setting Up for Success with Steph Greunke, RD

    16/06/2026 | 15 mins.
    Your child does not need sports drinks, protein powders or pre-workout anything. They need real food, good timing and a mom who knows the difference. Registered dietitian Angie Asche breaks it all down simply and practically.
    In this episode, Steph and sports dietitian Angie Asche, cover youth athlete nutrition from the ground up. You will learn what recreational and competitive kids actually need to perform and recover, how to time meals around practices and tournament days, what to do when your child is hungry 20 minutes before bed after a late game and why most popular sports products marketed to kids are not what they are cracked up to be. Whether your child plays one sport or five, this conversation will change how you think about feeding them.
    Topics Covered In This Episode:
    Does sports nutrition matter for recreational young athletes?

    Whole food habits to build from an early age

    How to fuel kids when practice falls at dinner time

    Pre-tournament meal timing and what to eat between games

    Post-game snacks: what actually supports recovery vs. what does not

    Bedtime hunger after late practices: what to do

    Sports nutrition myths parents believe (Prime, protein powders, weight gainers)

    Body image, under-fueling in girl athletes, and how to talk to your kids about food


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

    #415: Vitamin D: Do Kids Need Supplements? with Steph Greunke, RD

    09/06/2026 | 13 mins.
    Vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies in children and one of the most overlooked. If your child has never been tested, this episode is worth a listen.
    In this episode, Steph breaks down everything you need to know about vitamin D for kids: which children are most at risk for low levels, what your labs are actually telling you (and what they might be missing) and how to choose a supplement your child will consistently take. If your child has been getting sick over and over or if vitamin D has never come up at a well visit, this one is for you.
    Topics Covered In This Episode:
    Why Vitamin D Matters and Which Kids Are Most at Risk

    Testing: What the Labs Say vs. What They Mean

    Can't They Just Get It From the Sun?

    Supplementation: How to Choose What They'll Actually Take

    The Vitamin D and K2 Connection


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

    #414: Pinworm Treatment for Kids: What Actually Works with Dr. Elana Roumell

    02/06/2026 | 14 mins.
    The moment you realize your kid has pinworms is one of those mom moments nobody prepares you for. The embarrassment, the overwhelm, the pile of laundry you're already mentally sorting. This is the calm voice you needed five minutes ago.
    Pinworms are the most common parasite found in children and they spread fast. Not because of anything you did wrong, but because kids are kids. They touch everything, put their hands in their mouths, and share germs the way most of us share snacks. It happens in the cleanest homes, to the most attentive moms and it happens all the time.
    In this episode, Dr. Elana breaks it all down so you can stop spiraling and start doing. She covers exactly what pinworms are and why they move through families so quickly, the fastest treatment plan she personally recommends (including the one she used in her own home while pregnant) and the wash, hygiene, cover routine that stops reinfection before it derails everything you just did. You'll also get her doctor mom pro tips, including a simple bedtime trick that makes the whole process a lot more manageable than it sounds right now.

    Topics Covered In This Episode:
    What Are Pinworms and Why Are They So Common

    Fastest Pinworm Treatment Plan for Kids

    How to Prevent Pinworm Reinfection at Home

    Morning Routine to Stop Pinworms From Spreading

    Daily and Evening Routines During Treatment

    When to Call a Doctor for Pinworms

    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.
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About "Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent
Join Dr. Elana Roumell, naturopathic doctor and mom of 4, and Stephanie Greunke, registered dietitian and mom of 2, for short, pediatric-focused episodes that help you support your kids with a natural-minded, balanced approach. You'll get practical sick day tips, simple nutrition support, and clear next steps so you can feel calm and confident as the Doctor Mom, the leader of your family's health. We answer common parent questions like: What do I do when my child has a fever, cough, earache, or eczema What can I do at home first, and when is it time to get extra help How do I support my picky eater or athlete What supplements do kids really need, and what is hype When natural therapies make sense, and when pharmaceuticals are the right call How to support your child during antibiotics and after Subscribe now and step into your Doctor Mom confidence. Follow the hosts on Instagram @stephgreunke and @drelanaroumell and visit us at doctormompodcast.com
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