Episodes

The summer offers a magical time to kick back, change the routine, and unfortunately it also means that the easing of structure and routine can cause challenges. How are you saving your summer for the whole family, recreating the structure that helps you find fun, connection and health? Listen in for how we're addressing it in our family. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podc...

Doesn't it seem like we speak a different language than our kids, especially when it comes to getting them to do something like move, try something new, or change their eating habits? How do we motivate our kids? How do we connect with them to help them change? It starts with learning your child's language... let's dive in. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, an...

I've been reading the GAP and the GAIN by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy recently. Briefly, the book discusses our natural tendency to focus on the gap between where we are and where we want to be (comparing to others), our expectations (comparing to our anticipated future selves), and external pressures. And there is a greater value by focusing on the gains that we have made over time - looking at how we got here from where we started, essentially only comparing ourselves to where we starte...

It's time to celebrate! One year of the Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD podcast. And, time to celebrate you and your family. The progress that you are all making. Celebrate exactly where you are right now. Not sure how? Listen to the podcast. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop...

Truth: I was going to talk about this subject in regards to weight, body image, bullying, heck even having sex talks… and here, this week, we experienced another mass shooting. How do we as parents answer our kids' questions? Here are 4 tips you can use today to have those difficult conversations with the kids, no matter the subject. It takes a village to help raise kids today - you are not alone. Much love - Wendy Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if y...

Yes, I'm an Improv... Comedian? I own the improvisational part, just not sure about the comedian. The parallels between the rules of improv and coaching tools have made me a better parent. Listen in to hear about "Yes, and..." and other practices I use every day to support my family. Full show notes (including silly pictures of the Improv show!) available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast servi...

Today, we're talking body image. What is it? What makes it? And how can we as parents understand and help our kids with their body image? You're gonna learn 4 things to help at home, so take a listen! Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy ...

When we hear a new diagnosis, whether it is weight-related, mental health, behavioral, or physical, a lot of questions come up for us as parents. How do you learn to ask questions that actually help you and your child, now? Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries a...

Is it emotional eating? Is that bad? What do I do? So many questions about emotional eating. Let's dig into it today. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun! And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out w...

Parents with children who are overweight and diagnosed with obesity are not the only ones worried about weight. In fact, more often than not, I hear from parents whose children aren't overweight... and yet, the parents are worried about weight. Why are we worried about weight? We say it's not about the weight, but what is it really about? Dive in, understand why the worry, and what to do now instead. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this e...

The news headlines tell us there is a pandemic of obesity. We hear how our health is at risk, our children's lives are at risk. It's all wrong. It's the wrong approach. Listen now to hear about the right approach to weight for our families. Full show notes available here . --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggli...

So many similar questions: Why are our waistlines increasing? Why am I overweight? Why are my kids overweight? The questions ask for a reason, something to address and fix. Listen now to hear why we have overweight - and what to do about it. Show notes available here . --------------------- Please do me a favor: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling w...

TL;DR: Exercise is not always helpful, in fact, it can be harmful to your health, and not in some crazy I-can't-believe-I-ran-that-far or lifted-that-car-over-my-head kind of way. Exercising because you have to, to avoid shame, or to punish yourself (and your kids) is no-bueno, my friends. Listen to find out more about the right way to approach movement. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs...

Drum roll please... we've all been waiting and looking for the one right way to feed your family. We've got it here, today. Take a listen and then let me know how what you're eating today is right for your family. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog . Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical a...

Whether we like it or not, diet culture is all around us, and that means it has snuck into our homes. It is in the background while we are at dinner and while we are getting dressed. Today's episode examines 5 ways that diet culture is present in our relationships with our kids, and what you can do NOW to become the change we wish to see: creating healthier relationships with our own bodies, our food, and most importantly with our family. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own ...

How do you know if foods are good or bad? Does it have something to do with their nutritional content? Their impact on your blood sugar? If you like them or not? This week's episode dives into the (ONLY!) three bad foods you will encounter. And then what to do with the rest of the food. Don't miss this one! I'll even tell you about my exception (the 4th bad food). Check out the artwork for a spoiler of that 4th food being eaten. Here's a bonus sheet for you to figure out if you are dealing with ...

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we're chatting about love. But not that commercial buy-this, prove-that-you-love-them approach. Instead: how can you use love at home to help you and your family? Every. Darn. Day. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog . Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical ...

Welcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD We're time-traveling today: going back to my teen years to see how my dangerous, taboo ex-boyfriend is similar to... ice cream. And it has nothing to do with temperature. Take a listen and let me know what you think. wendy@wendyschofermd.com And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog . Disclaimer...

Welcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #33. I help you parent without all the food and body drama. So let's get drama-busting. One of the biggest dramas that I had was "knowing" what was healthy and then seeing my family make other choices. And then fearing the health outcomes of their "unhealthy" choices. No wonder I felt miserable. In today's episode, I unpack what we know about health and bodies, and challenge you to start considering what we don't really know. I dive into...

Welcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #32. The need to get things right was trained into me. I was rewarded for high scores in school. In medical school, I learned the "right way" to be healthy. Ha. All of it. In today's episode, I discuss how that spilled over to raising my kids, and I share an easy way to practice making it right. I've opened my doors for 1:1 coaching to help you parent without the food and body drama. Don't miss this opportunity to help yourself and your ...

Making a decision doesn't mean that you have to stick with it forever. Or that you're hypocritical to change your mind. In Episode #31 of Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD we talk about how I changed my mind, how it is glorious, and why you have permission to make glorious changes too! Check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about upcoming coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog . Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, ...

Trust is built by having a firm belief in someone or something. In episode 30 (!) of Family in Focus: find out how to build that belief in your body, its messages (like hunger), and then model that self-trust with your children. Check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about upcoming coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog . Disclaimer : While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor . Optima...

We continue on our series on Hunger, Eating & Family -- with recognition of emotional eating. Is it a problem? Is it THE problem? Only if we let it be. Let's chat about why emotional eating is not a problem. Come over to my blog to read more: https://www.wendyschofermd.com/blog/eating-while-feeling-not-a-crime And as always, you can visit my website for to sign up for weekly tips, tricks and love for your whole family.

Episode 28! Last time we talked about Hunger & Kids... but you may have noticed, there's a lot of food-searching going on. Is it possible the kids aren't actually hungry all the time? Why else could they be asking for food, again?! Today we dive into 4 additional reasons that we all search for food. How are we looking to food to solve problems other than hunger? I stressed it in the recording and I'll stress it again here: this is not a time to argue someone else's hunger. It's a time to observe...