In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney Casares sits down with Liat Ron, filmmaker and producer of the new documentary Fear and Now. The film shines a light on how fear and trauma often shape the birthing experience—and how tools like hypnobirthing can transform it into something calmer, safer, and even enjoyable.

Liat shares her own journey of discovery as she dove into the world of birth work, learning that women don’t have to choose between medicine and empowerment. Instead, it’s about reframing birth as an experience where parents can feel informed, supported, and free from unnecessary fear.

You’ll learn:

• Why fear and trauma are so common in modern birth stories—and how they can be addressed.
• What hypnobirthing actually is (and what it isn’t).
• How parents can prepare for a more calm, confident, and fear-free birth.
• Why this movement isn’t “anti-medicine”—but rather about combining safety with empowerment.
• Liat’s behind-the-scenes experience making Fear and Now and what she hopes parents, providers, and birth workers take away from it.

This conversation is an invitation to imagine birth differently: with less fear, more connection, and the possibility of joy in one of life’s most powerful transitions.

Find out more here.

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In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with Miyaeva Renae—full-time creator, business owner, and intentional mom—to talk about the real side of new motherhood.

Miyaeva opens up about the anxiety and overwhelm she faced after having her son, Stetson, and the rituals that helped her navigate postpartum life with more calm and self-compassion. From calling on her mom and her village for support to learning the importance of asking her fiancé for breaks, she shares how she learned to prioritize her own mental health while caring for her baby.

You’ll also hear:

• How social media both fuels perfectionism and provides unexpected mom-to-mom support.
• Why ASMR and organization videos became part of her “calm the chaos” toolkit.
• Her honest take on breastfeeding, weaning, and the bittersweet milestones of a first year.
• The behind-the-scenes of life as a creator—and why she’s shifting from picture-perfect posts to more authentic, supportive content for moms.
• The story behind her new clothing line, Every September, created to fill the gap for boy moms who want neutral, stylish mommy-and-me outfits.

This conversation is equal parts refreshing and relatable—a reminder that no mom has it all together, and that sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is permission to be real.

✨ Connect with Miyaeva:

• TikTok & YouTube: @miyaevrenae
• Instagram: @miyaeva
• Clothing Line: everyseptember.co

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GLP-1 medications are everywhere—ads, social feeds, fridge drawers—and our kids notice. In this solo episode, Dr. Whitney lays out when to bring GLP-1s up (rarely), when to respond (when your child asks), and exactly how to keep the conversation grounded in health, not aesthetics. She covers common myths teens absorb online, what’s appropriate for kids (and what’s not), real risks and benefits, and simple scripts you can use to push back on diet-culture messaging—without shaming bodies of any size.

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This episode is brought to you by Suvie:

If dinnertime is your daily chaos hour, I’ve got something game-changing.

It’s called Suvie. It’s a smart countertop appliance and meal delivery service that makes effortless home-cooked meals. And here’s the coolest part - The Suvie Kitchen Robot that refrigerates your food all day, then cooks it automatically—roasting, slow cooking, even air frying—so dinner’s ready exactly when you need it.

I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

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Parenting regret is one of the last taboos in modern family life—yet hundreds of thousands of parents admit to feeling it. In this episode, Dr. Whitney sits down with MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson to unpack this hidden reality.

Together, they dive into:

1. The rise of online communities like Reddit where “regretful parents” find solidarity
2. Why parents can deeply love their children and still wish for their old lives back
3. How shame and silence around these feelings worsen parental burnout
4. Protective factors that reduce regret and help parents thrive—like realistic expectations, self-care, and “unicorn space”
5. The developmental stages where parents have the greatest influence, and how to focus on what really matters

Dr. Whitney and Kyle share raw stories, humor, and research—normalizing the full spectrum of parenthood: the joy, the grief, the love, and yes, even the regret.

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I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

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Many of us grew up learning that exercise was about punishment or performance: “No pain, no gain.” “Burn off that cookie.” But what happens when we want something better for our kids? In this episode, Dr. Whitney unpacks her own complicated relationship with movement, how diet culture sneaks into exercise, and practical ways parents can help kids see movement as care, joy, and connection. Whether your child is a budding athlete, a reluctant mover, or somewhere in between, you’ll learn how to shift the conversation away from shame and toward lifelong well-being.

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I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

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In this episode, Dr. Whitney sits down with Kaelynn Partlow—autism advocate, therapist, speaker, and star of Love on the Spectrum—to talk about what parents, educators, and professionals often miss when it comes to understanding and supporting autistic kids.

Kaelynn’s videos have provided powerful insights into how autistic children think, feel, and communicate. Together, she and Dr. Whitney unpack some of the most pressing challenges families face, while offering concrete strategies to better support neurodivergent kids at home, in school, and beyond.

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This episode is brought to you by Suvie:

If dinnertime is your daily chaos hour, I’ve got something game-changing.

It’s called Suvie. It’s a smart countertop appliance and meal delivery service that makes effortless home-cooked meals. And here’s the coolest part - The Suvie Kitchen Robot that refrigerates your food all day, then cooks it automatically—roasting, slow cooking, even air frying—so dinner’s ready exactly when you need it.

I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

You can load it in the morning, set it, and forget it. No stress. No last-minute drive-thru.

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In this special solo episode, Dr. Whitney gives a heartfelt preview of her upcoming children’s book, My One-of-a-Kind Body: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Me (out October 20). Designed for kids ages 7–12, the book helps children build body confidence, body literacy, and lifelong wellness habits—without shame.

But this episode isn’t just for kids. Whitney reads the powerful letter to parents from the beginning of the book, offering an honest reflection on what it really takes to raise body-confident kids in today’s image-obsessed world. She breaks down:

• Why so many parents (even pediatricians!) struggle with their own body image
• How diet culture shows up in parenting—often without us realizing it
• The toxic beauty ideals our kids face on social media and beyond
• What kids really need to hear about health, weight, and self-worth
• How we can model body confidence—while unlearning harmful messaging ourselves

Plus: Dr. Whitney shares how to grab a FREE bonus mini-course when you pre-order the book.

👉 Pre-order now + get your freebie at www.raisingbodyconfidentkids.com/books

This episode is brought to you by Suvie:

If dinnertime is your daily chaos hour, I’ve got something game-changing.

It’s called Suvie. It’s a smart countertop appliance and meal delivery service that makes effortless home-cooked meals. And here’s the coolest part - The Suvie Kitchen Robot that refrigerates your food all day, then cooks it automatically—roasting, slow cooking, even air frying—so dinner’s ready exactly when you need it.

I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

You can load it in the morning, set it, and forget it. No stress. No last-minute drive-thru.

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In this eye-opening episode of the Modern Mommy Doc podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with child sleep experts Dr. Andrea Roth and Dr. Allison Shale—two clinical psychologists and co-authors of The Essential Guide to Children’s Sleep: A Tired Caregiver’s Workbook for Every Age and Stage. Together, they break down the myths, shame, and unrealistic expectations that surround sleep training and offer compassionate, evidence-based advice that actually meets parents where they are.

This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself, throw out the cookie-cutter advice, and start working with your child’s unique temperament, challenges, and developmental stage—whether that means defiant toddlers, anxious middle-schoolers, or non-sleeping newborns.

This episode is brought to you by Suvie:

If dinnertime is your daily chaos hour, I’ve got something game-changing.

It’s called Suvie. It’s a smart countertop appliance and meal delivery service that makes effortless home-cooked meals. And here’s the coolest part - The Suvie Kitchen Robot that refrigerates your food all day, then cooks it automatically—roasting, slow cooking, even air frying—so dinner’s ready exactly when you need it.

I use it because I don’t have time to meal prep every Sunday. I need something that works with my actual schedule. Suvie does.

You can load it in the morning, set it, and forget it. No stress. No last-minute drive-thru.

Suvie makes dinner one less thing to worry about.

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