Why Health Policies Impact Children the Most with Dr. Anita Patel

Nap Time Activism | Domonique Browning

Domonique Browning, founder of Moms Clean Air Force [https://www.momscleanairforce.org/], joined me to discuss how moms are advocating for clean air and environmental health. Our health is intertwined with the health of our planet, and in a world where the EPA is rolling back protections and climate change is being denied, it’s crucial for us to stay informed and fight for our children’s future. Also, The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/maha-voters-midterms.html] reported that MAHA is drifting away from Republicans and their votes are up for grabs in the midterms. Are they really? Subscribe to Canaries in the Car Line [https://citcl.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips] on Substack Follow Haley [https://www.instagram.com/itshaleypepper/] in Instagram Show Sources EPA [https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/president-trump-and-administrator-zeldin-deliver-single-largest-deregulatory-action-us] Politico [https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/28/congress/house-gop-moves-to-vote-on-pesticide-language-00895828] Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe [https://citcl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Radical Empathy, Conservative Feminists & the Myth of Misplaced Motherhood

Ellen FitzGerald, co-founder of Moms for Indiana [https://www.instagram.com/momsforindiana/], joins me in my attempt to answer the question of who is Allie Beth Stuckey, really? Stuckey is, like Phyllis Schlafly and a roster of influential conservative women who came before- a feminist. A woman, like myself, fighting ruthlessly for her voice to be heard in equal value to the male talking heads surrounding her. She is argumentative, head strong, seemingly competitive, and high achieving- all qualities I objectively admire in a woman... But she is a woman who’s ambition and impressive career is in direct conflict with her own ideology. Stuckey (now infamously) believes ‘progressives’ exploit Christian compassion via ‘toxic empathy,’ and she preaches that empathy becomes toxic when it encourages you to affirm sin, validate lies or support destructive policies. My questions for Allie, and those who subscribe to this bizarre manipulation of human emotion are- sin according to who’s interpretation of the Bible? Validate a lie according to who’s truth? And support policies that are destructive to which groups of people? Who is actually harmed by the policies you oppose? Show Notes Radical Empathy sweatshirt [https://milwaukeemerch.com/collections/motherhood-for-good] by Kate Duffy [https://substack.com/profile/135591145-kate-duffy] Follow Haley [https://www.instagram.com/itshaleypepper/] on IG Follow Ellen [https://www.instagram.com/ellenbobellen/] & Moms for Indiana [https://www.instagram.com/momsforindiana/] on IG References Fundie Fridays [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdV1ipTWoJI] YouTube The New Evangelicals [https://substack.com/profile/50868791-the-new-evangelicals] Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe [https://citcl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why Breast Is Not Always Best | Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom

Whether you are an exclusively formula, combo feeding, pumping, or exclusively breastfeeding family, this episode is for you! Mallory Whitmore, founder of The Formula Mom [https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/] and Education Lead at Bobbie, joined me to discuss all things baby formula. I am a proud 2x exclusively formula feeding mom, and Mallory is truly the most invaluable resource for families seeking more information on formula and debunking myths about formula and breastfeeding that are unfortunately often propagated in parenting spaces. A few things we chatted about: * What does “breast is best” even mean? * How policies like paid leave and other female-focused policies impact formula and breast feeding statistics * Why nobody should fear corn syrup or seed oils in formula * Why you should NEVER give your baby homemade formula Preorder Mallory’s book Bottle Service [https://bottleservicebook.com/books/bottle-service/9999999999999], out February 24th! Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe [https://citcl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why Health Policies Impact Children the Most with Dr. Anita Patel

After a brief intro with my thoughts on the recent murder of Renee Nicole Good and the escalation of ICE aggression in Minnesota, Dr. Anita Patel [https://www.instagram.com/anitakpatelmd/] joins me to discuss her thoughts on American public health from a pediatric critical care physician’s perspective. We discuss Dr. Patel’s role as a health educator on social media and her experience combatting the COVID pandemic as a new mom, the repercussions to the ACA subsidies expiring, the societal impact of continued infectious disease outbreaks, Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation changes, and why it is important to remember the doctors attached to this administration spreading misinformation ALL rose to relative fame during the COVID pandemic. Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe [https://citcl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Sunscreen Myths, Fears & Facts with Dr. Aegean Chan, MD

One of the most harmful impacts of the ‘nontoxic’ trend in health and personal care products is the misinformation surrounding sunscreen and the understated risks of skin cancer. Dr. Aegean Chan is a dual board-certified dermatologist and is here to set the record straight on all things sun protection, low-maintenance skincare, the efficacy of at-home devices, and recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Spoiler alert- no, your sunscreen is not poison. Follow Dr. Aegean Chan, MD [https://www.instagram.com/draegeanchan/] Follow Haley [https://www.instagram.com/itshaleypepper/] Use code DETOXED for 15% off your first purchase at Bright Body and Bright Body Baby! Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe [https://citcl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]