PARENTING and (PERI)MENOPAUSE

Deepfakes, Phones & Tech in Schools, Tracking Kids & More with Jess Grose, NYT Opinion Writer

Today we talked to Jess Grose, an opinion writer at the New York Times and the author of several books, including her latest, “Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood”  On this episode we discussed her latest work on deepfakes, but we also discuss phones and tech in schools, the impact of social media on kids, and her take on tracking her children. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com [http://cozyearth.com] and use our code PARENTPAUSE for an exclusive 20% off site wide, and May 18 through June 1st there is an extra 10% off in honour of Memorial Day. That’s 30% off! . And a quick favour: if you see a post-purchase survey, please mention you heard about them right here on the Parenting and Perimenopause.  Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Getting Strong in Your 40's and Beyond with Dr. Lauren Colenso Semple, PhD

In today's episode, we sit down with Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss the practical questions women have about fitness, weight loss, and muscle: How do we achieve muscle building when we are short on time? How much protein do we need? How does the menopause transition impact weight loss and the ability to gain muscle? Should we train differently at different times in our cycles? And much more! Lauren Colenso-Semple is a researcher and science communicator with expertise in female physiology and exercise. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and a Master’s in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Through her research, teaching, public speaking, and online platforms, Dr. Lauren is known for making complex topics accessible—and for calling out the myths that hold women back from reaching their full potential. She is also a seasoned fitness professional with extensive hands-on coaching experience and a co-owner of the MASS Research Review, where she helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical fitness strategies.  Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth [https://cozyearth.com/]. Use code PARENTPAUSE for 20% site wide, and from May 28th to June 1st get an EXTRA 10% off. That's 30% site wide. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Mini-Episode: Dr. Yeung talking Canadian social media bans on 570 News

This is a mini-episode taken from my conversation with Mike Farwell on Newstalk 570. This is an important topics for Canadians right now, as the Liberal party is exploring how to best keep kids safe online. There is a push for social media and AI chatbot age minimums, as well as regulation around design features that lead to compulsive or risky use. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Kids, Smartphones and Social Media//Focusing on the Nuance with Dr. Naylor and Dr. Abi-Jaoude

Let's face it- raising kids in this tech saturated world is HARD. As if there aren't enough things to worry about, parents find themselves constantly worrying about the impact devices are having on their children, the content they're seeing online, all while trying to manage their own digital distraction. Today we sat down with two staff psychiatrists from Toronto, ON. Dr. Karline Treurnicht Naylor (Mount Sinai Hospital) and Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude (Sick Kids Hospital) co-authored two articles about the impact digital media is having on mental health. This article [https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/6/E136.short] published in the CMAJ analyzed available research and discussed the impact smartphones and social media may be having on youth. This article [https://psyche.co/ideas/in-an-era-of-split-attention-there-is-more-than-one-type-of-adhd]argues that in the era of split attention, there is more than one type of ADHD. We sit down and discuss the changes we've all seen in our practices over the past decade, what the evidence shows, and practical tips for parents to use in their own home. We discuss the diagnostic challenges that have emerged due to the digital era. And importantly, we discuss the nuance. There are no easy answers here, and we're all navigating it together. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and leaving a review! And if you found this episode useful, please share with a friend. Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

“Why Can’t I Sleep Anymore?!”// Solutions for Mid-Life Sleep Challenges with Dr. Alison Shea, MD

On today's episode, we are talking all about sleep in the menopause transition! Whether it's due to stress, substances, screens, or natural fluctuations in hormones, sleep can be very hard to come by during these years. Alison and Julie sit down with Dr. Alison Shea to try to help you improve this most important factor in our overall health. Dr. Alison Shea is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at McMaster University.  Prior to medical school at the University of Ottawa, she completed a Masters and a PhD in Neuroscience & Behavioral Science where she studied the association of hormones and neurotransmitters with women's mental health through the lifespan.  She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology,  followed by a clinical fellowship in Menopause and Reproductive Mental Health at the University of Toronto. She is certified menopause practitioner through the Menopause Society (formerly NAMS North American Menopause Society) and is also the chair of the Examination Committee for the Menopause Society.  Dr Shea is also a board member for the Canadian menopause society.  You can find Dr. Shea on Instagram @hormone.md [http://hormone.md].hamilton or on her website [https://dralisonshea.info/]. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.