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

If you've ever bribed your kid with dessert or cooked a second dinner just to avoid a standoff, this conversation on raising kids with a healthy relationship with food is for you.

Steph sits down with Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian, founder of Kids Eat in Color, and author of Feed Them Well: A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life. Jennifer shares why most child feeding research never considered your child's temperament, what she calls embodied independence, and why intuitive eating doesn't translate neatly to kids surrounded by hyper-palatable foods. You'll hear how to set limits on sweets without adding guilt, fear, or shame, how to answer "is this food bad?" without labeling foods good or bad, and why skipping body and weight talk at home matters for your child's relationship with food. If picky eating, diet culture, or Halloween candy has you second-guessing yourself, this episode gives you real scripts and a lot more breathing room.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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What hundreds of child feeding studies really showed

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Why feeding research ignores your child's temperament

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Intuitive eating for kids and embodied independence

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Teaching kids hunger and fullness cues at home

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Setting limits on sweets without guilt, fear, or shame

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How to talk to kids about food without good vs. bad

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Does restricting junk food make kids crave it more?

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Body talk, weight, and your child's relationship with food

Show Notes:

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Click here to learn more about Jennifer

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Read Feed Them Well

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Watch KidsEatinColor on Youtube

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Follow @kids.eat.in.color/ on Instagram

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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!

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

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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Listen to today's episode on our website

Jennifer Anderson is the founder of Kids Eat in Color, a trusted comprehensive resource for parents supporting their child's nutrition and relationship with food., with a social media audience of over 2 million. She is the CEO of BetterBites®, a platform of digital health programs that help families treat and prevent feeding & nutrition challenges. She is also a registered dietitian and has a master of science in public health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

She's the author of the national bestseller, Feed Them Well, A Guide to Raising Healthy, Confident Eaters for Life. She's been featured in national media, speaks at professional conferences, and has created accredited continuing education for healthcare professionals — meaning physicians, nurses, dietitians, and therapists learn from her work.

She is also a parent. Her first son's early growth struggles put her on the path of specializing in child feeding. When her second son began showing early signs of extreme picky eating, she knew what to do — and it worked. That experience has shaped everything about Kids Eat in Color and BetterBites. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two kids.

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 https://thisisneeded.com/

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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.

What do you actually do with all that Halloween candy? In this video, Steph shares the five strategies her family uses so candy stays in the house without turning into a battle.

Steph walks you through her Halloween candy plan from start to finish. You'll hear how she handles the switch witch, candy buybacks, and donations without sliding back into restriction, plus why she moves the stash into the pantry and puts a piece or two on the dinner plate. She also shares fun ways to use up leftover candy, how teens and tweens can manage their own stash, and how the way you talk about your own treats shapes your kids' food mindset.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Make the Candy Plan Before Halloween

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The Candy Sort and "Worth It" Candies

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Switch Witch, Candy Buybacks and Donations

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Serving Candy With Meals

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Candy Science, Frozen Chocolate, Teal Pumpkins

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Teens, Tweens and Your Own Candy Mindset

Show Notes:

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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!

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

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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Listen to today's episode on our website

This Episode's Sponsors

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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.

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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.

Your child's lingering cough has kept the whole house up for weeks, and you still can't tell if it's normal. Here's how to know when a cough is fine and which breathing signs mean it's time to get seen.

Dr. Elana walks you through the exact thought process she uses when a child's cough won't go away. You'll learn what a cough is actually doing in the body, how a dry cough differs from a wet cough, and the breathing red flags that mean you should see your doctor. She also covers the cough sounds that point to croup, whooping cough, asthma, or allergies so you can get your kid the right support faster. Then she shares her simple Doctor Mom cough protocol: three at-home tips, her top three natural medicines, and the homeopathics she loves for kids' coughs.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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What a Cough Is Actually Doing in Your Child's Body

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Dry Cough vs. Wet Cough

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Cough Red Flags: When to See the Doctor

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Barking, Whooping, Wheezing: Cough Sounds That Need Different Care

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Why Kids' Cough Syrup Isn't the Answer

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At-Home Cough Tips: Dairy, Humidifier, Cold Wet Socks

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Top 3 Natural Medicines for Dry and Wet Coughs

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Homeopathy for Cough: Drosera, Spongia, Pulsatilla

Show Notes:

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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!

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

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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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 https://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.

I rolled my eyes at homeopathy the first time I heard about it in med school. Tiny sugar pellets? Now it's the first natural medicine I hand every Doctor Mom, and this video shows you why.

In this Homeopathy 101 episode, Dr. Elana explains the one rule homeopathy runs on: like cures like. You'll see how an onion becomes the remedy Allium cepa, and why homeopathy is its own branch of natural medicine instead of a supplement, herbal tincture, or vitamin. Dr. Elana shares why homeopathy for kids is her number one starting point for your natural medicine toolkit, and why four kids with four different coughs may need four different remedies. She wraps up with the questions moms ask most: what age to start, using it while pregnant or nursing, how to give homeopathic pellets, how long to try a remedy before switching, and whether you can mix remedies.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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3 Things to Know About Homeopathy

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What Is Homeopathy? The Like Cures Like Rule

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What Homeopathy Is Not: Supplements, Herbs and Vitamins

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Why Homeopathy Is the Best Starter Natural Medicine

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How to Give Homeopathic Pellets to Kids

Show Notes:

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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!

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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 https://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.

Saying no as a mom gets harder when everyone around you insists you "should" keep going.

Dr. Elana and Steph share how to spot the "shoulds" keeping too much on your plate. Steph walks through how she went from a hard no on youth tackle football to cheering on her boys at Lambeau Field, including how their team limits contact at practice, why they wear Guardian Caps, and the brain health toolkit she keeps at home. She also shares the three simple asks that got her kids' school to stop using candy as a reward. Elana opens up about mom capacity after four kids, what her brain scan revealed about overwhelm, and the quote that grounds her on hard homeschool days.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Big News: Sunsetting the Doctor Mom Podcast

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Saying No to the "Shoulds" and Protecting Your Capacity

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Brain Health Toolkit for Kids in Contact Sports

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Staying Calm as a Sports Mom on the Sidelines

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How One Mom Stopped Candy Rewards at School

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Middle School vs Toddler Years: Which Is Harder?

Show Notes:

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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!

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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 https://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 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:

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Using Internal Family Systems for feeding decisions

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Medical and anatomical reasons to switch to formula

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#1 tip for parents who are dual feeding

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Tummy trouble: normal adjustment vs. a real problem

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How to know if your milk supply has actually dropped

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What to look for when choosing a formula

Show Notes:

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Sign up here for Hope's Mailing list

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Follow @hopefeedsfamilies or @feedingfamilieseducation on Instagram

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

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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!

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

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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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.

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 https://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.

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:

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Why Panic Hits Even When You Know What To Do

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Panic Needs a Plan, Not More Information

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What It Means to Be a Doctor Mom

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Why I Created Med School for Moms

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Simple Beats a 15 Step Plan

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Inside the Doctor Mom Protocol Library

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Confidence Is a Skill You Build

Show Notes:

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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!

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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 https://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:

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Why Lunchboxes Come Home Full

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Build the Lunchbox With Them, Not For Them

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Smarter Swaps and Deciding What's Good Enough

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Troubleshooting the Untouched Lunchbox

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Staying Flexible as Preferences Change

Show Notes:

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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!

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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 https://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:

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Why breakfast affects school focus

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Breakfast culprit #1: cereal and blood sugar spikes

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Artificial food dyes and hyperactivity

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Better cereal swaps

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Breakfast culprit #2: frozen waffles

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Protein waffle swap

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Breakfast culprit #3: flavored yogurt

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Plain Greek yogurt swap

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What to do if your kid won't eat breakfast

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Smoothie, snack plate, and car breakfast ideas

Show Notes:

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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 https://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 has been labeled with ADHD, anxiety, or "just difficult," this brain scan conversation will change how you see their brain completely.

Dr. Steve Rondeau, a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Axon EEG Solutions, has analyzed over 50,000 brain scans. In this episode, he explains why two kids with the same ADHD diagnosis can have completely different brains, what a QEEG brain scan actually measures, and why he calls certain wiring patterns "gifts" instead of disorders. We also get into his Husky Phenomenon concept, why some kids self-regulate on screens while others fall apart, and how to find or request a brain scan for your own child. This is the episode to listen to before your next trial-and-error conversation with a provider.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Moving past trial and error psychiatric treatment

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Can two kids with ADHD have different brains

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Why mental health has no labs or scans

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What a QEEG brain scan actually measures

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12 different patterns behind depression

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Why one ADHD remedy doesn't work for every child

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Screens and self-regulation in kids

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How to get your child a brain scan

Show Notes:

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Read Steve's book

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Connect your doctor with Dr. Steve

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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

Dr. Steve Rondeau is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Axon EEG Solutions. With a background in developmental pediatrics from his residency training, he specializes in helping families understand the biological root causes behind children's behavioral and academic challenges.

Sharing a naturopathic foundation with Dr. Elana, he focuses on helping proactive parents move beyond trial-and-error psychiatric treatment by using objective brain data. After analyzing more than 50,000 brain scans, Dr. Rondeau works with families to better understand how their child's brain functions.

He is known for reframing common diagnoses like ADHD and anxiety as unique brain strengths rather than broken systems. Through his concept of the "Husky Phenomenon," he teaches parents practical tools to understand their child's neurological wiring and create environments where they can naturally thrive.

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 https://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.

Whether you vaccinate fully, selectively or not at all, you're going to want a vaccine detox plan that supports your child's immune system, not just their liver.

In this episode, Dr. Elana breaks down why a vaccine detox plan is really an immune support conversation, not just a toxin flush. You'll learn why she never recommends vaccinating a sick child, why Tylenol before and after shots may work against your child's immune response, and how glutathione supports both detox pathways and vaccine metabolism. Whether you're fully vaccinating, going selectively or still deciding, this episode helps you build a real pre and post vaccine plan for your child's next appointment.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Does Your Child Need a Vaccine Detox Plan?

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Busting the Vaccine Detox Myth

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The Two Buckets of Vaccine Support

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Vaccine Ingredients and Aluminum Explained

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Don't Vaccinate a Sick Child

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Skip the Tylenol

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Build a Plan If Your Child Has Reacted Before

Show Notes:

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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!

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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

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 https://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 school mornings involve missing shoes, forgotten lunches, and getting to drop off with two minutes to spare, this episode is for you.

Steph is sharing the three systems (plus one bonus tip) that turned her family's school morning routine from chaos into something predictable. She walks through why a consistent sleep and wake schedule matters more than most parents realize, why you need more buffer time than you think, and how staging things the night before removes the morning scramble. Then she shares her whiteboard checklist trick for kids who are old enough to read and follow a routine on their own.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Anchor Mornings with a Consistent Sleep Schedule

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Give Yourself More Time Than You Think

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Prep the Night Before

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The Whiteboard Morning Checklist

Show Notes:

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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

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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 https://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.

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:

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Why Tick Season Feels Scarier Than Ever

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Why Lyme Disease Is Called "The Great Imitator"

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Different Tick Species, Co-Infections, and Testing Gaps

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

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Tick Prevention: Clothing, Sprays, and Checks That Work

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How Often to Check Kids and Pets for Ticks

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What to Do the Moment You Find a Tick

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Symptoms to Watch For After a Tick Bite

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What Every Parent Gets Wrong About Lyme Disease

Show Notes:

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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!

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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

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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.

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 https://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 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:

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The Three-Day Iron Reality Check

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Food First and Iron Boosters

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Why Hemoglobin Testing Isn't Enough

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Mineral Absorption and Iron Forms

Show Notes:

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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 https://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:

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What Starting Solids Is Really About

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Simple Prep System for Nutrient Dense Foods

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Making Peace With the Mess

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Signs of Readiness and How We Started

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Adding Egg Yolk, Bone Marrow and Texture Week by Week

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How I Introduce Food Allergens Safely

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

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What Meals Look Like Now That Revi Is Almost 12 Months

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Rapid Fire Mom Questions

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Iron, Salt and Common Concerns

Show Notes:

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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 https://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:

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Why Kids Get Stuck on the Same 5 Foods

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The Nervous System and Sensory Sensitivity

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Gut Health and the Gut Brain Connection

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Building Gut Health Without Overhauling Everything

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Nutrient Deficiencies and Zinc

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Anxiety and Food Neophobia

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Lowering the Stakes Around New Foods

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Mealtime Environment and Division of Responsibility

Show Notes:

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Read more about Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility

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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!

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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 https://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:

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What is meat stock and how is it different from bone broth

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How meat stock supports breastfeeding and postpartum recovery

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What is the GAPS nutritional protocol and who created it

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

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How to incorporate healing foods for the whole family

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How to introduce fermented foods safely

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What to do when baby refuses meat stock

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Practical tips for moms just getting started

Show Notes:

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Learn more about Kate Pope & Wild Nutritionist

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Follow @wildnutritionist/ on Intagram

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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.

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Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms

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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 https://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.

Between turning 40 and navigating life with a baby, a toddler and two more kids, there is a lot going on in our world right now and we are not holding back!

In this candid quarter check-in, Dr. Elana and Steph pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like right now. Steph opens up about turning 40, rebranding an entire decade and the health appointments and mindset shifts she is building into her 40s. Dr. Elana gets honest about the weight of four kids, postpartum fatigue and the three tools she reaches for every time she starts to feel off. If you have ever loved your life and still found yourself running on empty inside it, this one is for you.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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Steph Turning 40 and Rebranding a Decade

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Health Appointments Steph Schedules Every Birthday

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Midyear Goal Check-In and Reflection Practices

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Backyard Chickens and Disconnecting From Screens

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Books, Boundaries and Nervous System Shifts in Your 30s and 40s

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Progesterone, Prioritization and Not Living 100% Granola

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Dr. Elana Gets Real About Life With Four Kids

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Postpartum Emotions, the Vasectomy Decision and Marriage

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Planning a Women's Retreat and What Rest Actually Looks Like

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Three Things Dr. Elana Does When She Is in a Slump

Show Notes:

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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 https://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.

For the first time, the CDC vaccine schedule officially reflects that not every child has the same risk and that some vaccines now fall under 'shared decision making' between you and your doctor. Here's how to actually use that.

In this episode, Dr. Elana sits down with Dr. Ari Calhoun, ND to unpack the most significant shift in how the CDC frames childhood vaccination. The updated schedule now includes three categories: vaccines recommended for all children, vaccines for high-risk groups and vaccines based on shared decision making. Dr. Ari and Dr. Elana break down what those categories actually mean at a real doctor's visit, how to figure out your child's individual risk factors, which questions to bring to your pediatrician and what a pre and post vaccine support protocol can look like for families who want to minimize adverse reactions while still gaining the benefit of vaccination.

Whether you are fully on board with the CDC schedule, considering an alternative plan or somewhere in the middle, this episode gives you the language and the framework to make decisions that actually fit your child.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

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The CDC's New Vaccine Schedule Categories

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What 'Shared Decision Making' Actually Means at a Doctor's Visit

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How to Know if Your Child Is High Risk

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The Key Risk Factors: Daycare, Gut Health, Breastfeeding, and More

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Do You Have to Complete Every Dose? (And Can You Switch Brands?)

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Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician at Every Vaccine Visit

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Navigating Anxiety: When Vaccine Fear or Illness Fear Is Running the Show

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How the Inflammatory Response Works and What You Can Do About It

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How to Walk Into Your Pediatrician's Office Feeling Confident

Show Notes:

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Learn more about Dr. Ari

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Follow @dr.aricalhouh on Instagram

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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

Dr. Ari is a perinatal and pediatric naturopathic doctor, the owner of Wholesome Brain Medicine, a founding medical advisor for Needed, and a passionate speaker and educator. She helps parents holistically optimize their child's brain and emotional development from the womb onwards. Through her medical clinic, she works alongside families to identify, prevent, and heal the underlying causes of Autism, ADHD, behavioral disorders, PANS/PANDAS, mental health conditions and other neuropsychological disorders. Her foundation in research has molded her into an inquisitive learner and investigator, and she firmly believes that hidden within the details lie the answers.

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 https://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.

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:

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Does sports nutrition matter for recreational young athletes?

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Whole food habits to build from an early age

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How to fuel kids when practice falls at dinner time

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Pre-tournament meal timing and what to eat between games

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

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Bedtime hunger after late practices: what to do

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

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Electrolytes: when kids actually need them and how to make your own

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Supplements for teen athletes: what is worth it and what is not

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

Show Notes:

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Learn more about Eleat Nutrition

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Follow @eleatnutrition on Instagram

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Purchase Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance

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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 realized early on that my dream career was to become a sports dietitian. Growing up a competitive dancer and swimmer, I was always intrigued by the impact eating certain foods before a competition or meet had on my performance. I had a love for science and how nutrition could have either the most beneficial or detrimental impact on both athletic performance and overall health.

My professional experience began after receiving Bachelor of Science degrees in both Dietetics and Exercise Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I went on to complete my dietetic internship at Saint Louis University to earn my title as a Registered Dietitian and a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition & Physical Performance.

Since founding Eleat Sports Nutrition® in June 2014, I have worked with hundreds of high school, college, and professional athletes nationwide in MLB, NFL, and NHL. I published Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Peak Performance in 2021, and work as a media spokesperson for several brands across the health and wellness industry. Whether assisting an adult with weight management or educating an athlete on what to eat to improve their performance, I have a passion for helping others achieve their goals and teaching them how to make healthy eating a part of their daily lifestyle.

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 https://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.