I was a medical student with two kids, trying to keep it all together. I constantly felt like I had to defend my decision to chase a meaningful career and raise a family at the same time. But professional women with children shouldn’t have to choose between ambition and motherhood. Paging Dr. Mom is a podcast for the women doing it all and wondering if it’s ever enough. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be everything to everyone, this space is for you. I’m Dr. Angelle Downey, a family phys ...
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12: All the Women in Me Are Tired: Caregiver Burnout, Energy Leaks, and Real Resilience
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Jenn Fredericks, Personal Resilience Practitioner and founder of The Carewell Circle, joins us to talk about Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience, and why managing your energy (not just your time) is the key to staying afloat. Jenn shares powerful stories from her own journey as both a two-time kidney transplant recipient and a caregiver…
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11: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Yourself: Insights with Michelle McVittie
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Parenting isn’t always picture-perfect and sometimes it feels downright overwhelming. In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, I sit down with parenting coach and child life specialist Michelle McVittie to talk about what it really takes to raise strong-willed kids, support children with ADHD or anxiety, and stay grounded as a mom in the middle of it all…
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10: Motherhood, Guilt, and Grace: How Dr. Krista Cassel Balances Career and Family
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In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, Dr. Krista Cassel joins me to talk about the messy, meaningful reality of modern motherhood. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, lactation consultant, small business owner, and mom of three, Krista brings a rare blend of professional insight and personal honesty. We dive into the invisible work of mothe…
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Bonus 1: Motherhood, Medicine, and Mental Load: Dr. Karen Leitner on Redefining Success Without Guilt
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If you’ve ever felt like you had to push through pain, guilt, or exhaustion just to prove you’re a “good doctor” or a “good mom,” this episode is for you. Dr. Karen Leitner joins me for a raw, relatable conversation about perfectionism, burnout, and the emotional toll of always holding it together. We talk about why women physicians often carry dou…
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9: Finding Calm in Chaos: Stacey Johnson on Overcoming Grief, Decision Fatigue & Reclaiming Yourself
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In this inspiring conversation, Stacey Johnson opens up about her journey through grief, motherhood, and the invisible weight so many women carry. We talk about decision fatigue, overthinking, and the power of nervous system regulation to bring calm even in the busiest seasons of life. Stacey shares how she went from reacting in chaos to reclaiming…
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8: Finding Love as a Busy Mom: Practical Dating Advice with Lena Ehrenberg
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In this enlightening conversation, Lena Ehrenberg shares her transformative journey that began in the south of France, emphasizing the importance of self-connection and personal growth in the context of dating and relationships. She discusses how women often lose themselves in relationships and the necessity of prioritizing self-care. Lena provides…
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7: Motherhood Without Sacrifice: How to Balance Career, Family, and Your Own Worth with Reesa Morala
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Motherhood often comes with impossible expectations: sacrifice everything, excel at work, keep relationships perfect, and never show struggle. In this powerful conversation, licensed marriage and family therapist Reesa Morala shares how breaking generational patterns and practicing self-compassion can transform both moms and families. Drawing from …
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6: Sleep Tips for Busy Moms: Daycare, Twins, and Restoring Your Sanity
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Sleepless nights don’t have to be the norm. In this episode, I chat with Laura Van Luven, RN, nurse coach, sleep consultant, and mom of five (including twins!), about practical, compassionate sleep solutions for busy families. Laura shares why “cry it out” isn’t the only option, how to use your baby’s natural rhythms, and tips for navigating daycar…
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5: Parenting Through Overwhelm: How to Handle Disrespect, Parental Alienation, and BFRBs with Laura Hobson
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In this episode, I sit down with Laura Hobson (@hopeandhealingcoach), a BFRB and habit coach who combines her background as a mental health clinician with her own journey through burnout and motherhood. Laura shares practical tools for handling disrespectful behavior, coping with the heartbreak of parental alienation, and supporting kids who strugg…
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4: Balancing It All: Motherhood, Career, and Caregiving with Jennifer Armendariz
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What happens when the caregiver needs care too? In this powerful episode, nurse practitioner Jennifer Armendariz shares her story of juggling a demanding oncology career, parenting teens, and caring for her mother with cancer. From burnout and survival mode to setting boundaries and embracing imperfection, Jennifer opens up about what it really mea…
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2: Navigating Motherhood's Messy Beautiful Journey: Interview with Naiomi Catron, Lactation Specialist
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Struggling to juggle motherhood and career? You’re not alone. In this honest and hilarious episode, Dr. Angela Downey chats with Naiomi Catron, labor nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Milk Diva, about the messy beauty of early motherhood. From car naps to cold coffee, Naiomi shares real talk on feeding, burnout, and redefining success. Tu…
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3: Dropping the Super Mom Myth: Interview with Angie Weber From the Parent Toolbox
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Feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood? You’re not alone. In this honest and uplifting conversation, Angie Weber—parent coach, mom of twins, and creator of the Calm Family Planner—shares how small shifts like 15-minute family meetings and emotional awareness can create big changes at home. From battling anxiety to redefining success, …
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In this kickoff episode of Paging Dr. Mom, Dr. Angelle Downey shares the story behind the podcast and why she created a space for professional women trying to juggle career, kids, mental load, and identity. Click below to purchase the 365 day journal I created called Enough As I Grow. I am a proud affiliate partner with Amazon and will receive a co…
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Pastor Erick Edquist goes through our No Robots Allowed series - This week's message is on Speech in our Christian Faith.
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Pastor Erick Edquist goes through our No Robots Allowed series - This week's message is on Faith in our Christian Faith.
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Pastor Erick Edquist goes through our No Robots Allowed series - This week's message is on Purity in our Christian Faith.
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Pastor Erick Edquist goes through our No Robots Allowed series - This week's message is on Conduct in our Christian Faith.
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