The Flourish With Dr. B Podcast

Episode 12: THE BUZZ with Dr. B & Ben - Wrapping Up May She Flourish series: Real Talk on Raising Adults + June is Dads & Grads Month

Episode 12: THE BUZZ with Dr. B & Ben - Wrapping Up May She Flourish series: Real Talk on Raising Adults + June is Dads & Grads Month May She Flourish - our beautiful month celebrating mothers and those who nurture us - is coming to a close, and what a month it has been! In this warm wrap-up episode of The Buzz, Dr. B and Ben reflect on the season and send it off with something truly special. Dr. B opens her heart - and the pages of her book, Mom, I Wanna Be A Fighter! An Eye-Opening Guide to the Speed Bumps, Gut Punches & Miracles of Life - to share some of her most personal and hard-won wisdom on one of the least-talked-about chapters of motherhood: parenting your adult child. Because the job doesn’t end when they turn 18. It just changes. And learning to love them from a new posture (with open hands instead of a tight grip)might be the most courageous thing a mother ever does. Then Ben steps in with an exciting sneak peek of what’s ahead in June… and let’s just say the Flourish Family has a LOT to celebrate.  June is Dads & Grads Month and we are showing UP for it! Whether you’re a mom in the thick of it, a grown child reflecting on your own journey, or someone who was shaped by a woman who never gave up on you - this one is for you. In this episode: • Dr. B wraps up May She Flourish with heart and hard-earned wisdom • Insights from Mom, I Wanna Be A Fighter! on navigating the adult child relationship • The beautiful — and sometimes bumpy — art of letting go with love • Ben officially kicks off June: Dads & Grads Month!  Remember to LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE this episode or others with someone who may benefit from the insight, Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr] Dr. B’s website: http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ [http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/] Dr. B’s Speaker and Coaching Inquiry Form: https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/ [https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/] Dr. B’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190] Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003] YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS [https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2 [https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591]

Episode 11: IN THE HIVE with Amy Polacko of the Freedom Warrior Tribe - Girl, Wake Up!

Episode 11: IN THE HIVE with Amy Polacko of the Freedom Warrior Tribe - Girl, Wake Up! What does it truly mean to reclaim your power? In this episode installment of our May She Flourish Month series dedicated to Mothers and Nurturers, Dr. B sits down with her dear friend of nearly 20 years, Amy Polacko - journalist, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcaster, devoted mom, coach, and the powerhouse behind the Freedom Warrior Tribe. Amy’s journey is one of radical self-discovery, hard-won wisdom, and unshakeable resilience. As a two-time divorcee who has walked through the fire of toxic and narcissistic relationships, Amy transformed her pain into purpose. Today she coaches women to protect their rights, trust their instincts, and rise unapologetically into their own power - not just through divorce, but through every season of life that tries to dim their light. Whether you are navigating a difficult relationship, rebuilding after loss, questioning your worth, or simply ready to stop playing small - this conversation is for YOU. Amy’s message is clear: You were born for more, and it is never too late to wake up to that truth. In this episode Dr. B and Amy explore: * How Amy’s personal story shaped her mission to empower women * The subtle signs of manipulation that women often overlook * Why knowing your rights is an act of self-love * How to nurture yourself even when life feels overwhelming * The Freedom Warrior mindset - and how ANY woman can access it * What it really means to flourish on YOUR own terms Amy is also the host of the Girl, Wake Up! podcast and author of FRAMED, and has been featured in HuffPost, Ms. Magazine, and NBC. She offers free consultations for women who are ready to take their power back. 🔗 Connect with Amy: 🌲linktr.ee/freedomwarrior 📱 Instagram: @freedomwarriortribe 💻 Website: Freedomwarrior.info 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr Dr. B’s website: http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ Dr. B’s Speaker and Coaching Inquiry Form: https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/ Dr. B’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190 Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591

Episode 10: THE BUZZ WITH Dr. B - Menopause 101: The Basics of the Big M

Episode 10: THE BUZZ WITH Dr. B - Menopause 101: The Basics of the Big M As we continue on our MAY SHE FLOURISH Series - A Special Month for Mothers & Nurturers… Last week, Dr. B and her medical school classmate and dear friend Dr. Tati went deep - candid, unfiltered, and full of real talk in “Your Mom Is HOT!” And somewhere in all that fire, they never actually defined what we were talking about. 😅 Consider this your make-good. In this quick but mighty solo episode, Dr. B puts on her physician’s hat and breaks down the basics of menopause and perimenopause - what’s actually happening in your body, what’s normal, what’s not, and why this transition deserves way more honest conversation than it gets. No jargon. No fear. Just the facts delivered the way only Dr. B can - with warmth, clarity, zero judgment and a bit of humor! Whether you’re in the thick of it, approaching it, or love someone who is - this is the foundation you need before diving deeper. Think of it as the primer that should have come first. 🦋 Also don’t forget about Dr. Tati’s complimentary webinar Brain on Fire: What Perimenopause is Really Doing to Your Mind. 🔥🧠 on Tuesday, May 19th: Register here by clicking the link: https://pestanawellness.com/menopause-webinar Here’s Dr. Tati’s website Wellness Services | Pestana Comprehensive Wellness Instagram @pestana_wellness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-a-pestana-md-mph-ccms-ifmcp-05661483?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Real People. Real Talk. Real Inspo. Subscribe, share, and leave us a review - and as always, BEE Kind and Flourish Fully! 🐝 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr Dr. B’s website: http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ Dr. B’s Speaker and Coaching Inquiry Form: https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/ Dr. B’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190 Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591

Episode 9: IN THE HIVE with Entrepreneur Jill Lemke - Can You Really Spell SMOTHER Without MOTHER?

Episode 9: IN THE HIVE with Entrepreneur Jill Lemke - Can You Really Spell SMOTHER Without MOTHER? A Candid Conversation on Adult Child Parenting MAY SHE FLOURISH - Celebrating Mothers & Nurturers in this month of May… What does it look like to love fiercely without holding too tight? In this heartfelt and fun installment of our May She Flourish series, Dr. B sits down with one of her dearest friends and creative collaborators, entrepreneur Jill Lemke, for a raw, real, and relatable conversation about one of motherhood’s least-talked-about chapters - parenting your adult children. Dr. B and Jill are in two beautifully different seasons: Dr. B’s sons have graduated college and are out building their lives and careers, while Jill has leveled up to grandmotherhood - with 2 grandchildren living across the country and a heart big enough to pack a bag and show up for weeks at a time. Two friends. Two stages. One conversation you didn’t know you needed. Together they unpack the tension between presence and space, love and letting go, staying connected when the miles between you are real - and when to check your instinct to fix, protect, and yes… smother. Whether you’re a mom watching your kids launch, a grandma navigating the new family dynamics, or somewhere in between - this one is for you. 🦋 Real People. Real Talk. Real Inspo. Subscribe, share, and leave us a review — and as always, BEE Kind and Flourish Fully! 🐝 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr Dr. B’s website: http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ Dr. B’s Speaker and Coaching Inquiry Form: https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/ Dr. B’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190 Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591

Episode 8: IN THE HIVE with Dr. Tatiana Pestana, MD-YOUR MOM is HOT! A Candid Convo about the Big M

Episode 8: IN THE HIVE with Dr. Tatiana Pestana, MD - Your MOM is HOT! A Candid Convo About the BIG M She’s your mom. She’s your aunt. She’s your best friend. And yes - she might be running a little hot lately. 🔥 We are talking about the BIG M - MENOPAUSE (and perimenopause too)… Your Mom is Hot! is the candid, no-filter conversation every woman in her 40s and 50s deserves - and every family needs to hear. Dr. B sits down with her Albany Medical College classmate and longtime friend, Dr. Tatiana Pestana, MD, MPH, to talk about the topics most doctors rush past in a 10-minute appointment: perimenopause, menopause, hormones, hot flashes, brain fog, mood shifts, and what it actually means to thrive - not just survive - through one of life’s most powerful transitions. Dr. Pestana brings over 25 years of clinical experience as a dual board-certified Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician, and now as Founder of Pestana Comprehensive Wellness - a concierge functional medicine practice where she combines advanced lab testing, culinary medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching to help women feel like themselves again. She’s not here to manage your symptoms. She’s here to find the root cause. Together, these two doctor soul sisters keep it real, keep it warm, and keep it moving - because midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a calling. In this episode you’ll hear about: 🔥 What perimenopause actually is - and when it starts (hint: earlier than you think) 🔥 Why so many women feel dismissed by conventional medicine 🔥 How functional medicine and nutrition change the game 🔥 What YOU can do right now to feel better in your body This is Real People. Real Talk. Real Inspo. - and Dr. Tati will be back! 🐝 Register for her Complimentary Webinar on May 19th, 2026 🔥🧠 https://go.pestanawellness.com/webinar-brainonfire Here’s Dr. Tati’s website Wellness Services | Pestana Comprehensive Wellness Instagram @pestana_wellness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-a-pestana-md-mph-ccms-ifmcp-05661483?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishwithdrbpodcast?igsh=cDY0M3JzeXczNzR5&utm_source=qr Dr. B’s website: http://www.flourishwithdrb.com/ Dr. B’s Speaker and Coaching Inquiry Form: https://drbintakeform4.tiiny.site/ Dr. B’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-basaca-zeitlin-ms-md-65438190 Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-zeitlin-2469003 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@flourishwithdr.b5866?si=O2CyTQUwfTDKxyZS Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YMBIeWVVb3n79DPU2IMh2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-with-dr-b-podcast/id1893343591