Dr. Dan welcomes Jayne Allen (pen name for Jaunique Sealey) to discuss her new book BLACK GIRLS MUST DIE EXHAUSTED, resilience, exhaustion, loving fearlessly, infertility, Lady Gaga, Prince, and much, much more. Jayne writes fiction from life experiences. Her series “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” touches upon contemporary women’s issues such as workplace, womanhood, race, fertility, modern relationships, and mental health awareness. Her writing echoes her desire to bring both multiculturalism and multidimensionality to contemporary women’s fiction with dynamic female protagonists who also happen to be black. As Jaunique Sealey she has a broad range of experience in business and brand architecture, digital strategy, marketing, and product innovation. A graduate of Duke University Pratt School of Engineering and Harvard Law School, Jaunique’s professional career began as a music attorney and entertainment industry executive, followed by a period as a senior digital strategist and business development executive for Lady Gaga, assisting with the platinum album release, “Born This Way,” and executive producing the “Gaga’s Workshop” digital experience for Barneys New York that won an array of marketing awards, including an OMMA Award, Gold and Silver W3 Awards and a Davey Award. Sealey then began her own consulting agency and was hired by the late artist Prince as an addition to his in-house business and legal team. Recently the new book publisher Zibby Books announced Jaunique Sealey is Vice President of strategy and community. Her fiction has been featured in Essence Magazine, Good Morning America, The Root, Bustle, Ms. Magazine, and Shondaland. Jaunique is also the author of non-fiction titles including Regroup: The How-To of Never Giving Up, and Piece of the Fame: Rockstar Social Media Marketing Strategy for Everyone to Ignite Your Business, Career, and Personal Brand. For more information visit www.jayneallen.com and www.jaunique.com and on Instagram @JayneAllenWrites. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted: Embracing the Complexity of Life and Love with Jayne Allen

Dr. Dan interviews author (and mother) Alena Dillon about My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, her memoir about the grit and glory surrounding pregnancy and motherhood not often discussed.  Comedian/writer/actress Amy Schumer writes about Alena’s book, "Alena Dillon is one of my favorite writers and to read her journey through pregnancy is a great joy and heartbreak." Alena discusses marriage, morning sickness, motherhood, mom guilt, body changes, breastfeeding, baby blues, the heartache of not loving her son as she thinks she should, pandemic parenting, being present, postpartum depression, selfcare, singing, and her new running regime with Dr. Dan. Alena’s book Mercy House is set to be adapted into a series by CBS All Access, the CBS network’s streaming platform, with Amy Schumer acting as an executive producer.  For more information about Alena Dillon, My Body Is A Big Fat Temple: An Ordinary Story of Pregnancy and Early Motherhood, and Alena’s other books  go to www.alenadillon.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motherhood: The Full Story with Alena Dillon

Dr. Dan welcomes author, entrepreneur, and father Payman Fazly to the podcast to discuss his new book PROJECT LOVE: What Legacy Do You Want To Leave.  The two passionate dads discuss Payman’s memoir, parenting, mental health, persistence, unconditional love, and Parent Footprint Awareness Training.   This episode reminds listeners that when parents are self-aware they are happier and healthier and they raise happy, healthy children. For more information about Project Love visit Payman’s website www.paymanfazly.com Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project Love with Payman Fazly

In this new episode, Dr. Dan interviews Karen Chan, a UCLA-educated former food blogger, attorney, mom, and founder of the new Gloo Books, an LA-based independent book publisher. Gloo Books creates children’s books and was founded on a simple concept -- to increase representation of characters of color in the books children read. As a new mother, Karen Chan was always searching for more children's books. While reading with her son Karen realized that almost none of the characters in those books looked like him. Karen had to seek out books that featured people of color and so she decided to write her own book. What started as an idea for a children’s book quickly turned into a larger vision to publish books that feature subjects and voices that have been underrepresented. Karen started Gloo Books to empower children through storytelling that is inclusive, just, and compassionate. Gloo Books believes that diversity in stories (whether about BIPOC, immigrant or LGBTQ+ characters) is necessary in children’s literature as a way to accurately reflect the world around us today. This fall, Gloo Books releases its first title, What’s That?  -- written by Karen herself - astory about a child who brings a lunch box filled with his favorite Chinese dishes to school only to discover his lunch looks very different from his classmates. What follows is a heartwarming story about how food reflects who we are and how the diverse meals we eat can bring us all together.  What’s That? can be ordered online today. Gloo Books donates a portion of its proceeds to nonprofits working to advance justice and equity.  For more information about Karen Chan and Gloo Books visit www.gloobooks.com.  Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s That? Embracing Culture, Food, and Friendship with Karen Chan

Dr. Dan welcomes Sophie Brickman to discuss the timely and provocative topic of parenting and technology. Based on the book Baby, Unplugged:  One Mother’s Search for Balance, Reason, and Sanity in the Digital Age, today’s episode will help first time parents, overwhelmed parents, and tech-phobia parents. Reporter Sophie Brickman and Dr. Dan explore how technology infiltrates every single aspect of raising children today, give parents helpful advice to navigate the digital landscape, and encourage parents to trust their judgment. Sophie is a mom, writer, and editor who has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, and other outlets. A Harvard graduate, she lives in New York City with her family. For more information, visit www.SophieBrickman.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby, Unplugged with Sophie Brickman

Dr. Dan speaks to the inspiring environmental activist, mother, grandmother, and bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe. Mary Alice and Dr. Dan talk honestly (and passionately) about parenting, mentoring, family, being present, why nature is healing, unplugging, family dinners, legacy, mindfulness, and living your best life every day. Mary Alice Monroe writes stories for adults and children about the parallels between nature and human nature. Bottlenose dolphins, monarch butterflies, shorebirds, and loggerhead sea turtles are among the wild species she has worked with and woven into her novels. This episode encourages parents, grandparents, and caregivers to model positive ways to live today, tomorrow, and every day. For more information about Mary Alice Monroe’s books and her conservation and environmental work go to www.maryalicemonroe.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com For podcast merch www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Create Your Legacy While You Are Living It with Mary Alice Monroe

Do you have anxiety? Does your child? Dr. Dan welcomes The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek to talk about anxiety management and their new book THE ANXIETY SISTERS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy. Abs and Mags have both lived with anxiety their entire lives and in this episode they tell us how we can all live happily with it, too. Anxiety can make us feel isolated and alone. Today’s episode reminds us that we are not alone and gives us ways to better understand and manage worry (or panic), steps to normalize anxiety, and research-based techniques to thrive with anxiety. Parents and kids can outsmart our anxiety-ridden brains - whether it is back to school, a pandemic, or anytime. For more information about The Anxiety sisters, their podcast, and their book check out www.anxietysisters.com.  Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving Anxiety with The Anxiety Sisters Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek

Dr. Dan talks to award-winning columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her new three part Back To School series which focuses on therapy, mental wellness, parenting mistakes, adolescent milestones, masks, and more. Bonnie passionately believes that prioritizing mental health is even more important than other Back To School essentials like backpacks, new sneakers, and haircuts. Bonnie’s popular Creators syndicate columns (and YouTube series) often seek to understand how current events and family life intersect. She ties personal experiences to social issues to help readers empathize, relate and care. Bonnie is a wife and mother of three children, whose ages span two decades. Bonnie is also an avid gardener, bird nerd and conservation enthusiast. Find Bonnie on social media @WriterBonnie or learn more at www.WriterBonnie.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen. For more information www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health is a Back To School Essential with Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Dr. Dan interviews the inimitable Hank Phillippi Ryan -- the award winning USA Today bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers and investigative reporter (winning 37 Emmys!) for Boston's WHDH-TV -- about why it is better to embrace our imperfect selves, especially around our children who are always watching. Dr. Dan and Hank confess to being “recovering perfectionists” and their honest conversation is filled with great advice about self-love, self-worth, and self-affirmation. Each of us is “enough” right now -- a life lesson for parents and children of all ages. Hank’s new book Her Perfect Life is a cautionary tale and a page turner about the dangers of social media, fame, privacy, the dark side of the digital world, and the perils of perfectionism. For more information about Hank, her reporting, and her books go to www.hankphillippiryan.com.  Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is No Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan

Dr. Dan’s guest this week is Mary Gauthier, the Grammy-nominated American folk singer, songwriter, and author of the new memoir SAVED BY A SONG. Mary’s life and her book are powerful and inspiring and today’s poignant interview will open minds and hearts. Dr. Dan and Mary discuss overcoming childhood trauma, living in an orphanage for the first year of her life, addiction and recovery, her later in life calling to music, the significance of our chosen family where we can often find the love and acceptance we didn't have in our biological or adoptive family, her work with veterans and the Songwriting with Soldiers program, and how she spreads empathy, acceptance, and hope through music and words. Among others, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Silverman, Robert Plant, and Wally Lamb have all praised SAVED BY A SONG.  And Brandi Carlile said: “Mary’s songwriting speaks to the tender aspects of our humanness. Her vignettes span the emotional landscape, and leave us feeling deeply seen and understood. We need her voice in times like these more than we ever have.” For more information about Mary, her music, and her book www.marygauthier.com. For more information go to  www.parentcompassbook.com  For more information please visit  www.miraculousmamas.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saved By A Song with Mary Gauthier

Dr. Dan interviews educational consultants, podcast hosts, and authors Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. today about their show and their book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World.  Dr. Dan discusses how parents can best -- and appropriately -- support their kids in our hyper-competitive and uncertain landscape with Cynthia and Jenn.  The Parent Compass concept challenges the notion that "success" is based on getting into a "name brand" college or being at the top of one's class -- instead it proposes that success can mean many things:  living a life with purpose, attending a “right fit” college, being able to self-advocate, and embracing mistakes.  When we let our kids use their own voices, build resilience, and practice independence, we give them the path to a lifetime of real success. For more information go to  www.parentcompassbook.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Compass with Cynthia C. Muchnick and Jenn Curtis

Dr. Dan interviews the host of the popular Miraculous Mamaspodcast Elizabeth Joy Sandoz. Liz is a Mom, a doula, and a former reality tv star from The Bachelor.  On today’s episode (and on her podcast), Elizabeth encourages honest discussions about parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and more. Dr. Dan and Elizabeth have a fascinating conversation in this episode about being a new parent, birthing plans, parental fears, social media, and other topics. For more information please visit  www.miraculousmamas.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miraculous Mamas with Elizabeth Joy Sandoz

Ever lose it with your kid? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Dan is thrilled to welcome Carla Naumburg, the hilarious and brilliant author of Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent to the podcast. Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Today’s interview with Carla will give you tips on how to manage your triggers, stop meltdowns, parent mindfully and become a calmer, happier parent -- with calmer, happier kids. Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW is a clinical social worker, writer, and speaker. She is the author of three parenting books and her writing has appeared in The New York Timesand The Washington Post. Carla lives outside of Boston with her husband, two young daughters, and two totally insane cats. For more information visit: https://www.carlanaumburg.com/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Stop Losing it with Your Kids with Carla Naumburg

Dr. Dan interviews writer Caroline Leavitt about her Psychology Today blog “Runs in the Family” and family secrets -- how devastating they can be until we decide to own our life story, our problems, and our challenges and not let them define us. Caroline is a screenwriter, writing teacher, and author of With or Without You, a book loosely based on her real-life coma.    A New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author, Caroline’s novels (and her essays) expertly explore the struggles and conflicts that people face in their search for happiness. For more about Caroline visit her website:  www.carolineleavitt.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loss, Drama, and Trauma with Caroline Leavitt

Dr. Dan speaks to Jonathan Mooney, the always inspiring social justice and diversity advocate, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Normal Sucks. Jonathan tells us that “different is not deficient” -- there are advantages to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn’t learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn’t the problem―the system and the concept of normal were―literally saved Mooney’s life. Jonathan now changes lives every day. Jonathan upends what we call normal and empowers us all.  For more information: www.jonathanmooney.com.  Listen to Dr. Dan and Jonathan’s previous Parent Footprint episodes here and here Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode) Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter) Listen, subscribe, rate, review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you like to listen For more information  www.exactlyrightmedia.com  www.drdanpeters.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Normal Still Sucks with Jonathan Mooney

The Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan Peters aims to build a community of parents who are inspired to raise healthy, confident, and self-aware children who are engaged in life and contribute positively to the world. The show’s guiding principle is that raising healthy children starts with a parent's self examination of the experiences and beliefs that influence their parenting, and that helping children reach their own potential begins with a parent’s aspiration - and ability - to reach their own. Dynamic, passionate, and inspiring, Dr. Dan and his guests will discuss diverse and timely parenting topics and each episode teach listeners how to sculpt their best and most authentic “Parent Footprint." Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. https://parentfootprint.com/explainer1/

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