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 for her daughter with a brain tumor, and offers practical strategies to help you pause, refill, and reconnect with yourself.

Connect with Jenn on Instagram, Facebook or her website. She also invites you to join the Carewell Circle for 2 weeks. 

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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. Michelle shares practical strategies for handling emotional dysregulation, building cooperation at home, and finding confidence in your parenting without burning out. She’s all about realistic, doable steps that bring more calm and connection into family life.

Connect with Michelle at momthemanager.ca and on Instagram @momthemanager. Don’t forget to grab her free resource What the Baby Books Didn’t Tell You.

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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 mothering, the myth of balance, the guilt that so many working moms carry, and how grace, not perfection, is what truly sustains us. Whether you’re juggling clinic notes and soccer practices, pumping between shifts, or just trying to stay present in the chaos, this episode is for you. Krista reminds us that we’re not failing, we’re faithfully showing up in a thousand unseen ways.

Connect with Krista here:

Instagram, Facebook, Website

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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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 double the guilt, how self-compassion actually leads to better care, and what it looks like to stop pretending everything’s fine. Karen shares her own journey with burnout and undiagnosed ADHD, and I open up about the time I kept working through a serious illness because I felt like I couldn’t let anyone down. If you’re running on empty, this is your reminder: you deserve rest, and you’re not alone.

💻 Links from Karen:

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🎁 Free mini-course for women physicians: Life Support for women doctors — use code FREEMINI at checkout

📆 New 8 week CME Course starts Oct 15: How to Feel Better — For Women Physicians Done Pretending Everything Is Fine 

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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 herself with intention—and how you can, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying it all alone, this episode is a reminder that calm, clarity, and self-love are possible.

Connect with Stacey:

Facebook: facebook.com/stacey.v.johnson

YouTube: Stacey Johnson Coaching

Website: www.staceyjohnsoncoaching.com

Free Resource: Calm and Focus Breakthrough Kit

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

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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 practical advice on finding time for oneself, navigating the dating landscape, and recognizing when one is ready to date again. She highlights the significance of transferring skills from professional success to personal relationships and encourages women to be open to new connections. The conversation also touches on the challenges of dating as a busy professional and the importance of setting boundaries. Lena offers insights on how to identify the right partner and how to help children adjust to a parent's dating life. Ultimately, she inspires listeners to shift their perspectives on love and embrace the journey of self-discovery and connection.

You can speak to Lena on Instagram @havemorelove, Facebook @havemorelove, or her website www.lenaehrenberg.com. She wants to share with you her free guide: 3 Essentials to help you meet your match!

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

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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 her own journey, growing up in an emotionally immature home and parenting a medically complex child, Reesa blends professional expertise with lived experience to offer practical strategies for easing mom guilt, sharing the mental load, and modelling balance for your children. Tune in for an honest, empowering perspective on why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.

You can continue the discussion with Reese by going to her website or Instagram. She is also sharing her free ER repair kit with you. 

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

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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 daycare, nannies, and even twins. We also talk about the connection between sleep and mental health, and why giving yourself permission to rest is essential, not selfish.

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @twin.sleep.help

Facebook: @twinsleepzzz

Website: twinsleep.com

Free download: Twin sleep help

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

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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 struggle with hair pulling or skin picking, all while reminding us that self-compassion and letting go of comparison are key to thriving as parents. Connect with Laura on Facebook and Instagram, grab her freebie “5 Unexpected Ways to Hack Your Habit,” and learn more at hopeandhealingcoach.com.

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

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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 means to be in the sandwich generation—and how she’s learning to care for herself, too.

IG@ JennLanae 

Tiktok @ Jennylanae

This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click the link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.

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 commission from purchases at no extra cost to you.

🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon

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🎵 Music: Upbeat Strings by Evan MacDonald