Milk options can feel overwhelming for parents striving to make the healthiest choices for their families. In this episode, health and wellness advocate Haley Scheich, co-founder of My Superhero Foods, dives deep into the pros and cons of milk—from raw and goat milk to non-dairy alternatives like nut and oat milks.
Haley shares her personal journey of eliminating and reintroducing dairy, including the transformative health benefits she experienced with raw milk. Learn how to navigate confusing labels like "grass-fed" and "organic," and uncover surprising truths about the milk industry, including concerns around glyphosate contamination, pasteurization, and gut health.
We also explore alternatives for those who can’t tolerate cow’s milk, such as goat milk, coconut milk, and nut milks—offering practical tips for choosing the least processed options. Plus, Haley and Dr. Elana discuss common fears about raw milk safety, the realities of herd shares, and how to make informed, budget-conscious decisions for your family.
Whether you’re navigating milk choices for toddlers, teens, or your entire family, this episode is packed with expert insights and actionable advice to help you feel confident and empowered in your decisions.
Topics covered in this episode:
Benefits of Raw Milk for Families
Comparing Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk
Non-Dairy Alternatives: Coconut and Nut Milks
Milk Industry Myths and Facts
How to Choose Safe and Healthy Milk
Show Notes:
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Haley Scheich is the cofounder of My SuperHero Foods, a wellness brand that teaches families about the powers of real foods and the importance of what we put in our bodies. She’s a working mama of 3 kids and 3 step kids, ages 2 to 18. She’s married to Dr. Tarek Pacha, her best friend and co-founder.
Haley spent 17 years in the healthcare industry before creating My SuperHero Foods. Her first 9 years were spent at Pfizer. There she learned that so many chronic medicines aren’t needed if you change the way you eat. Food can be the real medicine. She later spent another 8 years in bioinformatics, specifically urologist cancers, and genomics.
After being introduced to yoga and healing her own body through nutrition, she discovered a disconnect between the healthcare and nutrition industries and the strength of food as medicine. Shortly after, she dropped out of her Masters in Nutrition program and began a decade-long journey of self-education.
Haley and Tarek co-authored the children’s books, My SuperHero Foods and My SuperHero Sleep as well as the breakfast cookbook Sunny Side Up and The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Seed Oils in Your Kitchen. They also created mysuperherofoods.com, a free robust resource to help raise awareness about the power of whole foods and wellness. You can find her on Instagram @mysupherherofoods, where she continues to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of real food for all kids.
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Parenting is a journey filled with joy and challenges, but burnout and anxiety can often overshadow the experience. In this episode, psychologist and author Chelsea Bodie, co-founder of The Mama Psychologist, dives into the realities of modern motherhood and shares expert strategies to help moms manage stress, overcome burnout, and tackle intrusive thoughts with confidence.
Chelsea offers practical tools to address under-discussed signs of parental burnout, explores how societal pressures and post-pandemic life impact maternal mental health, and provides actionable tips for navigating anxiety at every stage of your child’s development. From helping your child manage emotional fatigue to understanding how intrusive thoughts evolve as kids grow, this episode is packed with real-life solutions for moms seeking balance and peace of mind.
We also discuss the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, fostering resilience in kids, and finding the right support system for your family. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parent, this episode equips you with actionable steps to thrive while raising resilient, healthy children.
Don’t miss this chance to learn how to care for your family—and yourself—with practical advice from an expert who truly understands the parenting journey!
Topics covered in this episode:
Recognizing Signs of Mom Burnout
Managing Anxiety in Parenting
Supporting Kids’ Emotional Health
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood
Building Resilience for Moms and Kids
Show Notes:
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Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood
We are Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of MamaPsychologists. We have built a community of over 590,000 parents worldwide. Currently based out of Alberta Canada In addition to mamapsychologists, we wear many hats. We are also best friends, Registered Psychologists, authors, and, most importantly, moms (to 4 kids aged 6 and under) who struggled significantly in the postpartum period. From months-long NICU stay to birth trauma and postpartum anxiety—we truly have experienced many of the topics we talk about! Between the two of us we have training and experience in EMDR, trauma, child and adolescent psychology, theraplay, maternal mental health, perinatal mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, infertility, somatic experiencing, and more. We have over 20 years of combined experience in the mental health field. We pride ourselves on sharing real life parenting experiences and struggles (with a dash of humour) to share the ups and downs to help parents worldwide feel less alone. When we aren’t working in our private practices or burning the midnight oil running mamapsychologists you will most likely find us with our families. Caitlin is often spending her time cheering her kids on at the skating rink with a coffee in hand. Chelsea can most often be found on her family farm running after her children chasing all their farm animal friends.
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Mold exposure can wreak havoc on health, yet many families don’t realize the hidden dangers lurking in their homes. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Elana shares her personal story of navigating mold detection and remediation after discovering water damage in her dream home. Joined by renowned mold expert Brian Carr, founder of Mold Finders, they break down the steps to detect mold, interpret tests like ERMI and dust sampling, and choose effective remediation strategies.
From understanding the pitfalls of standard air sampling to uncovering the truth about chemical fogging, this episode offers actionable advice to ensure a safe living environment for your family. Brian shares his expert insights on how to advocate for yourself during home inspections, the role of water damage in mold growth, and how to avoid costly mistakes in remediation.
Whether you’re buying a new home, suspect mold exposure, or simply want to create a safer space for your family, this episode is packed with empowering tips. Tune in to learn how to take control of your home’s health and raise your family in a mold-free environment
Topics covered in this episode:
Mold detection and testing methods
Signs of water damage in homes
Safe and effective mold remediation
Understanding ERMI and dust testing
Creating a mold-free home environment
Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues.
Brian has become a mold & biotoxin expert to many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals worldwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.
Brian is the Co-Founder of We Inspect, the host of #moldfinders: RADIO and an expert at identifying indicators of mold growth. Including but not limited to strategic sampling, validating, and developing remedial strategies for mold growth and biotoxin production in all areas of a home or building including walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and HVAC systems.
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Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.
Are your lab tests telling the whole story about your health? In this episode, functional nutrition expert Kaely McDevitt, RD, breaks down the world of functional lab testing for women’s health. Learn why conventional labs often miss critical markers and how advanced testing like a complete thyroid panel, DUTCH tests, and HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) can provide a deeper understanding of your body’s needs.
Kaely dives into the essential labs women should consider during key life stages—preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—revealing how these tests can optimize fertility, balance hormones, and improve postpartum recovery. You’ll also hear actionable advice on how to advocate for better care, interpret lab results, and take control of your health journey.
We discuss everything from morning sickness remedies to managing low progesterone, and why your energy levels, digestion, and even mood might be linked to under-eating or missing nutrients. Whether you’re curious about functional medicine, navigating fertility, or seeking to feel your best at every stage of life, this episode offers tools to help you thrive.
Topics covered in this episode:
Functional lab tests for women’s health
Hormone balance and fertility optimization
Preconception and postpartum health essentials
Morning sickness remedies and tips
Interpreting thyroid and nutrient testing
Show Notes:
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Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood
Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community.
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Is your home making your family sick? How do you know if homeschooling is right for your child? What’s the best way to manage parenting stress while juggling life’s unexpected hurdles? In this episode, Dr. Elana Roumell and Steph Greunke get real about their personal experiences tackling mold exposure, transitioning into homeschooling, and overcoming the daily chaos of parenting with proactive health strategies.
Dr. Elana opens up about discovering mold in her home, the extensive testing and remediation process, and how hidden toxins may have been affecting her family’s health—including her baby’s eczema. She shares the exact steps she’s taking to detox and protect her family, plus what every parent needs to know about identifying and addressing mold exposure. She also dives into the highs and lows of homeschooling, revealing how her family made the switch, what’s working (and what’s not), and the unexpected joys of tailoring education to her children’s needs.
Steph brings listeners into her world of solo parenting while her husband recovers from knee surgery, sharing the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have helped her maintain balance.
In addition to personal stories, this episode gives you a sneak peek at expert interviews coming up this season, covering must-know topics like functional lab testing for moms, navigating perimenopause with confidence, natural solutions for Lyme disease, and how to raise resilient, healthy kids.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictability of parenting, this episode is packed with relatable stories, expert-backed health solutions, and insights to help you navigate motherhood with confidence.
Topics covered in this episode:
Show Notes:
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood
This Episode’s Sponsors
Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom
Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed’s Complete Plan!
Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!
Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.