In this fun and inspiring episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer speaks with Special Guests and fellow physicians Betty Nguyen, MD and Brandon Pham, MD, co-founders of Medical School for Kids and authors of 31 children's books (and counting!) that seek to educate children about their bodies, medicine, and empower kids to understand their health and be active participants in their healthcare. Drs Pham and Nguyen talk with Dr Shafer about their journeys in medicine and their mission to empower children through health education. Drs Nguyen and Pham discuss their inspiration for writing children's books, the importance of health literacy, and how storytelling can change the trajectory of children's understanding of their bodies and their health long-term. The conversation highlights their dedication to creating accessible medical education and the impact of their work on young readers.takeaways

• The journey into medicine often starts with personal inspiration.


• Storytelling is a powerful tool for health education.


• Empowering children with knowledge can change their health trajectory.


• Health literacy should begin at an early age.


• Creating engaging content for children is essential.


• The process of writing books can be a collaborative effort.


• Feedback from readers drives the creation of new content.


• Preventative health education is crucial for future generations.


• Physicians have a role in promoting health literacy.


• The goal is to make medical education accessible to all.

Thank you to Dr Betty Nguyen, MD and Dr Brandon Pham, MD for being Guests on the show! You can learn more about Medical School for Kids here: 

https://www.mdforkids.org/

And on Instagram at @md.for.kids

And you can order their children's books here: 

https://www.amazon.com/Medical-School-for-Kids-30-book-series/dp/B09TL2TVZQ

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse