Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is a weekly podcast that invites you to discover your purpose, explore new possibilities, and live in alignment with your true self. Hosted by Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Dan Peters, the show features inspiring interviews with thought leaders and experts designed to ignite hope, deepen self-awareness, and provide actionable wisdom. Each episode is designed to empower you to become a better version of yourself and make a positive impact on the world a ...
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No One Told Us the truth about parenthood. WHY?! Welcome to No One Told Us, the podcast where we uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about parenthood. I'm your host, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, mom of three and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby. Each week, join me as we dive deep into the joys, challenges, and surprises of raising children with a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations. From navigating postpartum anxiety to mastering the art of making mom friends, and from in ...
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The Smart Social Team teaches parents, educators, and students how to stay safe on social media so they can Shine Online. We show you how to audit your Google results and use your social media accounts as a portfolio of positive accomplishments. We keep it tactical and practical with tips you can use to better understand how to navigate the digital world as a parent, student, and educator. Learn more at SmartSocial.com
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Comedian Veronica Milsom is a mum on a mission to reduce her tiny newborn's massive waste footprint. Hoping to ward off the impending environmental apocalypse, Veronica has to find alternatives to using any of the wonderfully convenient disposable products that make modern day parenting possible, like nappies, wet wipes and store-bought baby creams, for the first 3 months of her baby’s life. *Spoiler* This series involves reusing afterbirth, leaky cloth nappies, poo-catching and plenty of sl ...
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Episode 75: Protecting Your Child's Digital Footprint in the Era of Oversharing with Fareedah Shaheed
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37:40We live in the age of "sharenting" where kids are content and there are seemingly no rules. This week, Rachael speaks with Fareedah Shaheed (aka CyberFareedah), an internet safety expert, about the importance of protecting our kids online. They discuss the risks of sharing too much information about children on social media and the potential conseq…
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Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning with John Graham
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1:28:04Dr. Dan interviews author, adventurer and Giraffe Heroes Project Executive Director John Graham about his fascinating journey from thrill-seeker to a man searching for the real meaning of his life. This honest and riveting conversation will move and inspire listeners to search for the meaning and calling of their own lives. A former diplomat and a …
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Introducing: Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan
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3:19Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is a weekly podcast that invites you to discover your purpose, explore new possibilities, and live in alignment with your true self. Hosted by Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Dan Peters, the show features inspiring interviews with thought leaders and experts designed to ignite hope, deepen self-awareness, and p…
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Episode 74: Postpartum Nutrition, Meal Prep, Minerals and more with Allegra Gast, RDN IBCLC
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38:41Postpartum nutrition is SO important and yet as busy and tired moms, it's hard to prioritize. That's why this week Rachael brings on Allegra Gast, a functional registered dietitian and international board-certified lactation consultant, to talk all about realistic, easy tips for postpartum nutrition and breastfeeding. Inside this episode you'll lea…
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Episode 73: Choosing the Right Daycare and Tips for Transitioning with Elise Disher
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43:32This week we're speaking with with Elise Disher, M. Ed all about choosing the right daycare and how to transition your child in as seamlessly as possible. Childcare is such an important topic for parents and we know it can be fraught with worry! Here's what Rachael and Elise discuss inside the episode: Why building relationships and attachment with…
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The countdown is on: the trailer for Dr. Dan’s new podcast drops on Sunday February 2! Each episode is designed to empower you to become a better version of yourself and make a positive impact on the world around you. Every Thursday, Dr. Dan will help you unlock new possibilities, cultivate hope, and begin living the life you’ve always envisioned. …
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Dr. Dan is launching a new podcast in February 2025. On this audio Save The Date, Dr. Dan tells listeners a little bit about the show. Remember the new podcast drops in the same feed as the Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan episodes. Visit www.drdanpeters.com for more updates and send inquiries/guest pitches to [email protected] please. Thanks fo…
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Episode 72: Postpartum Supports We Love: Babywearing, Doulas and Mental Health Care with Kay Medeiros
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45:05In this episode Rachael and guest Kay chat candidly about the postpartum experience. Kayleigh Medeiros, owner at Heritage Baby Designs and postpartum doula and lactation counselor, discusses her journey into the world of baby wearing and the importance of postpartum support. Rachael and Kay discuss: the history and newer "trends" of babywearing phy…
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Episode 71: Temperament, "Livewire" Children, and Sleep Challenges with Macall Gordon
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48:39In this episode,, Rachael is joined by an expert to discuss one of her favorite topics- temperament and sleep. McCall Gordon is a sleep researcher and author, and today she and Rachael delve into the complexities of a little-known but hugely important factor when it comes to sleep, parenting, and more: Temperament. Specifically, Rachael and Macall …
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Episode 70: The Power of Integrative Pediatric Care with Dr. Elisa Song
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52:53In this episode Rachael welcomes Dr. Elisa Song, an integrative pediatrician, to discuss the importance of a holistic approach to children's health and the need for collaboration between parents and healthcare providers. Here is some of what Rachael and Dr. Song discuss in this episode: How a holistic approach to children's health, integrating conv…
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Episode 69: The Impact of Tongue Ties on Feeding, Sleep and More with Beth Morel, PT
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51:13In this conversation, Rachael is joined by Elizabeth Morel, Physical Therapist to demystify "tongue ties". The topic has been hotly debated in both medical and parenting circles, and Beth aims to give parents the knowledge they need to identify an oral tie and to take appropriate steps to address it. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of early int…
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Wisdom and Reflections: Parent Footprint says Goodbye
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1:22:42Welcome to the final episode of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan! On this special episode, Dr. Dan is in the virtual studio with podcast producer Laura Rossi and audio engineer Phil Rossi for the last time. Dr. Dan shares his favorite podcast wisdom and reflects on over 300 episodes with Laura and Phil. They highlight memorable guests (Kwame Alexander…
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Exactly Right Favorites: Lady to Lady - An Unfiltered Interview with Barbara, Brandie, and Tess
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1:13:56Dr. Dan rewinds to the last of our Exactly Right Favorites episode today: his interview with the three hosts of Exactly Right’s Lady to Lady podcast: Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker. All new comments from Dr. Dan make this a great listen. Listeners will enjoy this lively conversation about podcasts, friendships, family, comedy, feminism, …
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Episode 68: The Biggest Misconceptions About Attachment and "Gentle" Parenting with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
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42:10Do you ever feel confused about what "attachment parenting" or "gentle parenting" are? Do you ever feel like you're getting it all wrong, despite learning *all the things* from parenting experts online? You're not alone! This week Rachael welcomes Dr. Vanessa Lapointe- mom, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker- to shed lig…
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Episode 67: Baby Babbles, Books and more with Joanne Cazeau, SLP
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43:56In this episode, Rachel Shepard-Ohta interviews Joanne, a pediatric speech language pathologist and early childhood development expert. Joanne shares her journey into speech therapy and discusses her child-led play-based approach to therapy. Joanne emphasizes the importance of reading books, talking to children, and using music to facilitate langua…
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Episode 66: Invisible Labor: C-Sections and Birth Trauma with Rachel Somerstein
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40:08Birth trauma is something we may not even realize we experience in the moments during and after birth, and can really cause lasting effects on both the birthing person and their partner. That's why this week, Rachael has a great discussion with Rachel Somerstein, author and associate professor, all about cesarean sections, birth trauma, finding the…
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Sitting Down with Dr. Dan (November 2024)
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46:56On the November Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episode, Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint podcast producer Laura answer your new listener questions about Thanksgiving, TikTok, pets, bullying, and the recent Presidential election. Every month Dr. Dan answers questions about parenting (and adulting, too!) on our Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episodes which drop th…
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Episode 65: Inclusive Ways to Feed and Parent Your Baby with Victoria Facelli
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53:05Episode 65: Inclusive Ways to Feed and Parent Your Baby with Victoria Facelli @victoria.facelli.ibclc This week Rachael speaks with Victoria Facelli, an IBCLC and author of the book 'Feed the Baby', to discuss the inclusive approach to feeding and parenting. She emphasizes the need to change our mindset and be open to different feeding methods, rat…
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Exactly Right Favorites: Jordan Carlos
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1:09:24Welcome to a new Exactly Right and Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan favorite: Jordan Carlos. Dr. Dan rewinds to June 22, 2023 to another favorite episode: Dr. Dan and special guest Jordan Carlos, co-host of Exactly Right’s Adulting (with co-host Michelle Buteau). Dr. Dan and Jordan commiserate (and laugh) about #Dadlife, poop, what it means to be a ha…
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BONUS Episode x Caitlin Wilder of On We Go: Friendship Q+A
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51:53Welcome back to the pod for this very special bonus episode- Caitlin Wilder of @wilderbeginnings and the On We Go Podcast! For Part 1 of our conversation all about friendships, head over here! In this Part of our live chat we take listener questions including: how to handle if a friend has different political views than you how husband/ partner fri…
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Episode 64: How to Self Regulate as a Parent with Dr. Amber Thornton
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41:28Episode 64: How to Self Regulate as a Parent with Dr. Amber Thornton @dramberthornton Ever totally lose your cool on your kids and feel SO guilty afterwards? You’re NOT alone! That’s why this week, Rachael speaks with Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed clinical psychologist and strong advocate for parental mental health, all about self-regulation, over…
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Exactly Right Favorites: Kurt Braunohler
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1:01:32Today Dr. Dan revisits his December 1, 2022 interview with Kurt Braunohler -- Dad, comedian, and co-host of Exactly Right’s Bananas podcast – about parenting, humor, and more. A new introduction from Dr. Dan kicks off the funny, sometimes bananas(!), and laugh out loud conversation. Enjoy the Dad humor and the reminder that laughter really is the b…
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Episode 63: Creating Safe Spaces for Trans Kids with Ben Greene
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43:58Episode 63: Creating Safe Spaces for Trans Kids with Ben Greene @psuedo.bro Ben Green, a transgender advocate and author, joins the podcast this week to discuss the important topic of transgender inclusion and support for trans kids! Ben encourages a joy-centered approach to supporting trans kids in your own life and the broader community, and cele…
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Sitting Down with Dr. Dan (October 31, 2024)
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55:05Trick or treat! Welcome to a Halloween Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episode. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint podcast audio engineer Phil answer your new listener questions about college gap years, hugging addictions, name changes, and more. Happy Halloween! Every month Dr. Dan answers questions about parenting (and adulting, too!) on …
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Episode 62: Advocacy after Loss with Ashley Spivey
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45:07Episode 62: Advocacy after Loss with Ashley Spivey @ashleyspivey Join Rachael this week as she chats with Ashley Spivey, a former contestant on The Bachelor, turned advocate and online content creator! Ashley has used her platform to advocate for various causes, including stillbirth prevention and paid family leave for stillbirth families. Since Oc…
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Exactly Right Favorites: Karen Kilgariff
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1:11:09Welcome to another Exactly Right and Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan favorite: Karen Kilgariff! Parenting Advice from a Non-Parent with Karen Kilgariff (episode 133) originally aired on October 28, 2021 featuring the one and only Karen Kilgariff, co-host of My Favorite Murder and co-founder of the Exactly Right network. On this episode Dr. Dan and Ka…
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Episode 61: In-Laws and Tricky Relationship Changes After Baby with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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44:25Episode 61: In-Laws and Tricky Relationship Changes After Baby with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish @drtracyd Have you ever found yourself navigating a tricky situation with your in-laws? In this conversation, Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy, a psychologist and couples therapist, all about the topic of in-laws and how they can affect relationships with significan…
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Exactly Right Favorites: Georgia Hardstark
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1:04:23With all-new intro and comments from Dr. Dan, today we take listeners back to the Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan + Exactly Right debut episode Reparenting with Georgia Hardstark! Originally dropped on June 17, 2021 this is an all-time favorite episode featuring the one and only Georgia Hardstark, co-host of the true crime and comedy podcast My Favor…
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Episode 60: Work-Family Balance: What Can We Learn from Policies Around the World? with Caitlyn Collins
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51:32Episode 60: Work-Family Balance: What Can We Learn from Policies Around the World? with Caitlyn Collins In this conversation, Rachael interviews Caitlyn Collins, an associate professor of sociology and author, about work-family life and how policies affect families in different countries. They discuss the differences between the United States, Swed…
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This is the October Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episode. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint podcast producer Laura answer your new listener questions about back-to-school night, Halloween, book banning, early decision college admissions, and more. Dr. Dan also shares some exciting news: over the next couple of months, each week we will …
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Episode 59: Surviving Postpartum Psychosis with Ayana Lage
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38:31Episode 59: Surviving Postpartum Psychosis with Ayana Lage @ayanagabriellelage In this episode, Rachael has a candid chat with Ayana Lage, writer, influencer and mental health advocate, who shares her experience with postpartum psychosis. Ayana details the devastating toll postpartum psychosis took on her and her family, as well as how it impacted …
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Raising Children to Thrive with Dr. Ronald Ruff
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1:05:58On this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Ronald Ruff about sensitive parenting, raising emotionally healthy kids, and his book Raising Children to Thrive: Affect Hunger & Responsive, Sensitive Parenting, the ultimate evidence-based guide to help parents bring up their children to thrive socially and emotionally during all phases of life. Dr. Dan…
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"We are more aware of how social media impacts the social emotional aspect of young people" with Dr. Toni Jones
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18:06To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…
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Episode 58: Gentle Parenting like a Teacher with Arielle Fodor
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37:19Episode 58: Gentle Parenting like a Teacher with Arielle Fodor aka @mrs.frazzled In this episode, Rachael Shepard-Ohta interviews Ariel Fodor, also known as Mrs. Frazzled, about her experience as a teacher and a parent. They discuss why many teachers are leaving the profession, the misconceptions about gentle parenting, and the importance of repres…
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Sitting Down with Dr. Dan (September 2024)
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59:47Listen to the September Sitting Down with Dr. Dan episode. Today, Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint audio engineer Phil answer your new listener questions about the surgeon general’s new report on parental stress, back to school sleep schedules, and making new friends. Every month Dr. Dan answers questions about parenting (and adulting, too!) on our Sit…
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