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The Parentologist Podcast with Dr. Kim is a show about everything parenting with a therapeutic twist. Dr. Kim is a Licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist, Registered Play Therapist, University Professor, blogger, writer, and mom of two. Each episode focuses on a variety of topics related to parenting, family, children, and mental health.
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This week, Dr. Kim talks with Elyce Mandich, LCSW. Elyce is a mental health therapist in California with experience in the child welfare system, school social work, and currently, in private practice as the founder of The Therapy Co. She has extensive experience in crisis intervention, particularly in suicide prevention, and prioritizes a relational, compassionate approach with her clients. In her practice, Elyce specializes in supporting high-achieving women through trauma and suicide loss, helping clients integrate their lived experiences, rebuild a sense of safety, and cultivate self-compassion through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
In addition to her private practice work, Elyce provides suicide prevention trainings to mental health professionals, educators, and community members, aiming to increase confidence in navigating difficult conversations while balancing safety with authenticity and empathy. Elyce has also created empthy-centered merchandise to encourage others to cultivate belonging and empathy and is also working on a book to support suicide loss survivors, anticipated for release in 2027.
Learn more at www.thetherapyco.org , elycemandich.com , and follow along on Instagram @elycemandich
This week's episode is a chat with Dr. Lucky. Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and obstetrician-gynecologist, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. She is the author of The Lucky Egg, a comprehensive, myth-busting guide to understanding reproductive health and overcoming infertility — written to empower anyone navigating the complex and often confusing world of fertility.
Follow Dr. Lucky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon
Buy her book here: Amazon
This week Dr. Kim has a fun time talking with Alex Woo. Alex Woo, a Director and Filmmaker, was a former story lead at Pixar Animation Studios, a former director of development at Lucas Film Animation, and the Creator and Executive Producer of the Netflix original series Go! Go! Cory Carson. He has contributed to several films including Ratatouille, Wall-E, Cars 2, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, and Incredibles 2. And now is Director of a Netflix original animated film called In Your Dreams that is now streaming. Alex Woo was a former story lead at Pixar Animation Studios, a former director of development at Lucas Film Animation, and the Creator and Executive Producer of the Netflix original series Go! Go! Cory Carson. He has contributed to several films including Ratatouille, Wall-E, Cars 2, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, and Incredibles 2. And now is Director of a Netflix original animated film called In Your Dreams that is now streaming.
Dr. Sarah Oreck is a reproductive psychiatrist and founder of Mavida Health, where she’s revolutionizing access to maternal and reproductive mental health care. Her work sits at the intersection of science and compassion—helping women navigate fertility challenges, postpartum identity, and mental wellness across the reproductive lifespan. As a clinician, founder, and woman in midlife, Dr. Oreck is deeply connected to transformation in all its forms, championing the idea that emotional health deserves as much attention as physical health at every stage of life.
Find out more at: https://www.sarahoreckmd.com
This week, Dr. Kim talks with Meaghan Murphy. Known for her high-energy, upbeat personality and YAY lifestyle, Meaghan is a longtime magazine editor, author, podcaster, on-air TV personality as as seen regularly on Today Show, and the host of the Telly Award-winning reality show "My Perfect Day" streaming on Very Local. Currently the editor-in-chief of Woman's Day following 7 years as the Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping, Meaghan penned the acclaimed self-help book
"Your Fully Charged Life" (Penguin-Random House), which Oprah Daily calls a read "that'll make you feel good at the turn of every page."
A New Jersey native, Meaghan married her brother's best friend, Patrick, and together they live in Westfield with their three children and labradoodle, Dempsey. Fun fact: the exuberant community cheerleader was once named Chief Spirit Officer by the mayor. When the certified trainer and breast cancer #previvor is not getting in her 10K steps in a weighted vest, she's busy decorating for all the holidays and coming up with MacGuyver-style life hacks.
Find her on instagram @meaghanbmurphy or www.meaghanbmurphy.com
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Eve Rodsky. Eve Rodsky transformed a “blueberries breakdown” into a catalyst for social change when she applied her Harvard-trained background in organizational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organizations? Her New York Times bestselling book and Reese’s Book Club Pick, Fair Play, a gamified life-management system that helps partners rebalance their domestic workload and reimagine their relationship, has elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care. In her highly anticipated follow-up, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World, Rodsky explores the cross-section between the science of creativity, productivity, and resilience. Described as the ‘antidote to physical, mental, and emotional burnout,’ Rodsky aims to inspire a new narrative around the equality of time and the individual right to personal time choice that influences sustainable and lasting change on a policy level. Rodsky was born and raised by a single mom in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband Seth and their three children.
Find out more at: https://www.everodsky.com
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and relationship expert. She is the creator of Be Connected Digital, where she teaches people all over the world how to have healthy relationships. Her work has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, and Time, and her research has appeared in peer-reviewed academic journals. She is the author of “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” and the host of the parenting podcast Dear Dr. Tracy. Her second book, “You, Your Husband and His Mother,” will be released Fall 2025. She is the owner of the mental health clinic Integrated Wellness, and lives in Ottawa with her husband and two children.
Find out more at: https://www.drtracyd.com
This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Devon Kuntsman. Devon Kuntzman, PCC, is the founder of Transforming Toddlerhood and the original toddler parenting coach on Instagram. Trusted by over 1 million parents worldwide, she is dedicated to flipping the script on the “terrible twos” by helping families navigate toddlerhood with confidence and connection. With a degree in psychology and child development, Devon is an ICF-certified coach, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, and graduate of the Wonder Weeks Academy. Her diverse background includes coaching parents, high-profile nannying, and managing an orphanage in Rwanda. She is also the author of Transforming Toddlerhood, written to support parents with tools, encouragement, and a fresh perspective.
Buy Devon's new book at https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/book/
or on Amazon at https://a.co/d/gr3urK3
This week, Dr. Kim talks with Tara Clark all about motherhood. Tara Clark is an author, speaker, content creator, podcaster, mental health advocate, and the founder of Modern Mom Probs. After becoming a mom and recognizing a hole in the online space for moms to authentically connect, she launched her Instagram account in 2016. She has since built a valued community, solidifying herself as a humorous, trusted voice in the parenting space. Tara has been recognized as a Mental Health Champion by the Mental Health Coalition. She has been featured in prominent media including The Washington Post, ABC News, NBC News, Today, Motherly, Parents.com, Scary Mommy, and Yahoo Life. She is the author of Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers. Tara is also the host of the Modern Mom Probs podcast where she seeks to find solutions for modern mom problems by interviewing medical experts, therapists, popular content creators and best-selling authors.
This week Dr. Kim is chatting with Dr. Cara Natterson. Dr. Cara Natterson is a leading voice in puberty and adolescent health. A pediatrician, speaker, and the co-host of the This Is So Awkward podcast, she is the author of ten books including the bestselling This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained and the New York Times bestselling The Care and Keeping of You series.
When her own kids started puberty, Cara founded Less Awkward, the first company aimed at making puberty less cringey and more comfortable with both product and content. These days, puberty starts between 8-10 for most kids and it lasts a decade. The kids going through it and the adults helping them all deserve less cringe and more joy, which is why everything Cara does delivers crucial information in a relatable, reliable way.
Cara graduated from Harvard college and Johns Hopkins Medical School, trained at UCSF. She has two college aged kids and lives in Los Angeles.
Learn more at: https://lessawkward.com
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Natasha Burgert. Dr. Natasha Burgert is a board-certified pediatrician with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, currently practicing full-time in the Kansas City area.
Known nationally at KC Kids Doc, Dr. Burgert is a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, a passionate vaccine advocate, and the author of a newly-released guide for parents called Managing Childhood Anxiety (For Dummies). Throughout all her work, she brings a real-world lens to pediatric care—blending evidence-based guidance with the relatable experience of being a mom of two. Connect with her at kckidsdoc.com.
This week Dr. Kim is back and talking with Julie Cole. Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and Co-founder of Mabel’s Labels Inc. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and sought after speaker and emcee.
Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today’s Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and numerous websites.
When she’s not juggling her busy family and professional life, Julie is an engaged
community member serving on boards and volunteering. She is passionate about women’s issues, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and social justice.
Find out more about Julie at https://mabelslabels.com/juliecole
This week Dr. Kim is sitting down with Dr. Jenny Woo. Dr. Jenny Woo is a mom of 3 (a singleton and twins), Harvard-trained educator, Emotional Intelligence researcher, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion. Dr. Woo is the creator of award-winning card games and mental health tools to help children and adults build emotional intelligence, social skills, and communication skills. Her bestselling card games, 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills, are used in homes, schools, and workplaces in 50+ countries. Dr. Woo has been featured in Parents, CNBC, Forbes, PopSugar, and Verywell Mind. Dr. Woo has worked as a Montessori school director, management consultant, talent recruiter and executive coach, and cognitive science researcher. She teaches Emotional Intelligence at UC Irvine.
Find out more at: https://mindbrainemotion.com
This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Jessi Gold, MD. MS, a Psychiatrist that just released her first book “How Do You Feel: One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine.”
Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is the first Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System, a role encompassing 5 campuses across the state of Tennessee and over 62,000 students. She also serves as an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure.
Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University where she served as chief resident.
Dr. Gold also writes for the popular press and has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Forbes, In Style, and Self. Dr. Gold is new nationally bestselling book about healthcare worker mental health and burnout during the pandemic is out now!!
Find out more at: https://drjessigold.com
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Nicole Pensak. Dr. Nicole Pensak is a Harvard and Yale-trained Clinical Psychologist certified in Postpartum Mental Health and the Author of RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain. RATTLED was awarded Best Book for Parents by Zibby Owens, featured on Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and The Bright Side Podcast, and named by Audible as Most Anticipated Reads 2025 in Well-Being. Dr. Pensak also serves on the Expert Review Board of Parents Magazine and owns her Private Practice in NJ, NY, and 40+ states nationwide.
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Sheryl Ziegler. Sheryl Ziegler, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Play Therapist in private practice. She is the author of Mommy Burnout: how to reclaim your life and raise healthier children in the process and the forthcoming book, The Crucial Years: the essential guide to mental health and modern puberty in middle childhood. She is a regular national and local news contributor on topics related to parenting and mental health and did a Tedx talk on "Why Moms are Miserable" which is all about the power of connection. She is the host of Dr. Sheryl's PodCouch and the founder of the parent-child puberty course, Start with the Talk. She is a frequent speaker on chronic stress, parenting and burnout both in the workplace and at home. Dr. Ziegler is Colorado’s NBC affiliate (9News) Parenting Expert for the franchise series Mental Health & Me.
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Elana Roumell all about holistic health. Dr. Elana Roumell is a pediatric naturopathic doctor, soon-to-be mom of four, and creator of Med School for Moms. Known as "Doctor Mom" in her community, Dr. Elana has dedicated her career to helping over 5,000 moms step into the same role—teaching them how to feel calm, competent, and confident when caring for their children’s health. Her Doctor Mom Membership, with over 2,000 members, offers tools and support to help parents make empowered healthcare decisions. As co-host of the “Doctor Mom” Podcast, approaching two million downloads, Dr. Elana shares expert advice and practical tips.
Learn more at www.medschoolformoms.com and follow her on Instagram @DrElanaRoumell.
This week we hear from Dr.Kim and Dr. Jessica Rabon. Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers and a book on topics such as suicide, depression, anxiety, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. Additionally, Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram and hosts two podcasts, Psych Talk and Welcome to Group Therapy, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health.
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Michelle Patidar of Revival Health & Wellness. Cancer survivor, mother, and lifelong learner Michelle Patidar gives cancer survivors the tools they need to heal themselves from the inside out. In 2016, at the age of 32, Michelle was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and after six rounds of inpatient chemotherapy she was on a mission to heal the wounds of treatment. In response to the absence of programs that were available to help her
detox and rebuild her health and immunity, she founded Revival Health & Wellness.
As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Michelle specializes in working with cancer survivors to detox and restore their bodies, as well as with those who have a genetic link or pre-exposure to cancer and want to live a healthy, preventive lifestyle. She serves as a wellness influence and supportive mentor who motivates individuals to cultivate positive food, environmental, and relationship choices to achieve whole-person health.
This week Dr. Kim is talking with Bryana Kappadakunnel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the voice behind Conscious Mommy. Bryana is the author of Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids By Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had. She serves new moms and families with young children who are in need of compassion, comfort, and support during life's inevitable changes and transitions. She runs the Conscious Mommy Community, an online membership platform for parents who wish to heal their inner child wounds and parent from a place of intention and confidence. She lives in Southern California with her spouse and 2 kiddos.
Learn more at https://www.consciousmommy.com
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I just want to let you know that the drowning and diapers episode will not play it only has one minute of recording I was really looking forward to listening to it