The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is important for me to bring awareness to the mental health stressors that impact single parents.  Single parenting may be becoming more common but the there are still unique stressors that single parents face that can ultimately lead to mental exhaustion and sometimes anxiety and depression.   In this part one episode I am discussing the different types of challenging stressors one might face in single parenting. 

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

It can be tough to find ways to have your children open up more about what's going on in their mind/world.  Perhaps it is not always because they feel disconnected to us, what if it was was simple as we were not asking the right questions that are engaging for them. 

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

This was year two of our "Cultivating Self-Love In Single Motherhood" challenge.  We had a dynamic line up of speakers, from podcast hosts to grief coach, confidence coach, family physician, photographer, small business owners. YOU NAME IT!!!  What we all had in common is that we are all single mothers.  Some widowed, some divorced, some co-parenting and others single parenting by choice. Listen in to this replay from day 2 with grief coach Nayshea Rice as we discuss self-love, self-compassion and self-care in single motherhood. 

In this episode I am discussing:

What are allergies?

How do I reduce the allergens in my home?

What if my child has a pet allergy?

What over the counter medications help with seasonal allergies.

This was year two of our "Cultivating Self-Love In Single Motherhood" challenge.  We had a dynamic line up of speakers, from podcast hosts to grief coach, confidence coach, family physician, photographer, small business owners. YOU NAME IT!!!  What we all had in common is that we are all single mothers.  Some widowed, some divorced, some co-parenting and others single parenting by choice. 

Listen in to this replay from our week challenge I hosted on IG/FB.

You may have heard by now that there were certain similac formula types that were recalled in February. 

In this episode I am discussing why there was a recall and what to do about it if your formula cans were recalled. 

Also, I discuss formula safety in general and some tips on how to save money!! 

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

In this episode I am discussing the big "P" word.  Purpose?  What is it?  How do I find it?  Why do I feel like I am always chasing after it? Believe it or not Purpose is already inside of you and there are these other "p" words that are going to be connected to it.  Tune in to learn more. 

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

It is the last day for childhood dental awareness month so I wanted to talk about dental emergencies.  Dental accidents can happen anywhere, anytime and usually at the oddest time when you may not be near all the resources you need to keep everyone calm. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s permanent tooth.

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

That's a wrap. We are done with season three and diving DEEP into season four!!! 

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Did you know that childhood carries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic childhood illness?  Well, yes it is and here is the thing it is 100% preventable.  Parents are essential in promoting healthy oral development for their children in support with dental professionals.  

Listen to this quick episode to for more information about:

1. When do I change my child's toothbrush

2. When should they floss

3. How often should they be seeing the dentist

4. What is fluoride

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Today I am discussing what is croup and how can you keep your child comfortable at home if they have symptoms of viral croup, as well as when to seek immediate medical attention for evaluation.

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

You are not lazy for taking moments to rest. In fact you're SMART for being intentional about pausing and taking a break to rest. We may be amazing super resilient single moms but we are not robots. Rest is NOT a reward or some sort of badge for kicking life in the butt.  It is essential for us to survive. We don't earn rest, we DESERVE rest. Every single day!!! 

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

New year, new you boo!!   Well that's easier said than done right?  No really what a perfect time then to set intentions about who you are determined to evolve into by 12/31/2022.  But let me ask you,  have you taken the time to reflect about who you want to be as a mom when it comes to nagging and yelling less to get your children to just follow simple house rules?   

Ahh we have all been there, finding ourselves repeating over and over simple directions like,  "Stop running!"  "Don't hit your brother" for the UMPTEENTH time!! Kids will be kids right?  Of course!  But don't let their normal developmental behaviors cause you to stay stuck in a mom frenzy of chaos feeling guilty for yelling!

In this episode I am sharing some strategies on how to get your children to  follow the house rules and practice good manners!

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

It’s a new year, it’s a new season. We can get so caught up with the end goals in mind that we forget to embrace the progression of who God is evolving us into while we are waiting on the blessings of His promises. It is okay to take your time, God has not delayed your blessings! HE IS THE AUTHOR OF TIME!

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Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

In this episode I am chatting with first time author and SINGLE MAMA,  Krista Barr-Bastian! A native of Nassau Bahamas, mother of four and CPA by trade she has a deep passion for women and seeing them unlock their intimate strength to life authoritatively as God has commanded. 

Here is a description about the book: "Woman! Push Powerfully: FASTEN Your Faith IN God, PUSH Through Your Trials And EMERGE Fruitfully" 

" We All Experience Disruptions

No matter how close we are to God, we still encounter periods in which dark and painful clouds pass through our lives. God never promised that we would be exempt from the troubles of our trials. He has promised to never leave or forsake us. He is with us, to lead us victoriously through these valleys if we firmly place our faith in Him.

You Were Made To Be Fruitful!

Don't allow the disruptions of life to distract or discourage you. God has set you apart for greater works. Heaven is waiting to partner with you to birth the fruit of your womb. All you need to do is PUSH! This will require a determination that is only afforded by shiftless faith in God.

Woman! PUSH Powerfully presents five powerful PUSH principles; Powerful Person, Powerful Purpose, Powerful Presence, Powerful Perspective and Powerful Patience which will help you ground your focus and faith in God so that you can develop the fortitude of mind to persist tenaciously toward fruitfulness; irrespective of your trials.

The world needs to be served your fruit now! Woman, it's time to PUSH powerfully by faith!" 

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Guest Information:

Name:  Krista Barr-Bastian

Instagram @eventsbyKrista 

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Holiday's can be a very hard time for single mom's.  Weather you are parenting completely solo or you co-parent, these times can be triggering and cause some feelings of grief and maybe even hate.  In this episode I share my own experiences in how I navigate through these times and the power of SHIFTING your mindset and focusing on gratitude so you can create new long lasting memories with your children.

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice

Host Information: 

Name: Dr. Catricia 

Website: www.drmomsageadvice.com

Podcast:  The Dr. Mom Sage Advice Podcast 

Instagram:  @drmomsageadvice 

In this episode of our "Thriving Single Mom Stories" series I chat with Audrey Renee about her single motherhood journey. From living in a transitional home to quitting her job in the middle of a pandemic out of obedience and crazy faith to start her speaking and entrepreneurship journey.  

In this episode we discuss: 

- Self Awareness 

- Relational intelligence in friendships 

- Breaking Generational Curses

 - Being a single mom and a new entrepreneur

 Book recommendations 

1.  Purpose of a woman- Myles Munroe 

2. Relational Intelligence-  Dharius Daniels 

3. Bamboozled by Jesus:  How God Tricked Me- Yvonne Orji

 4. Woman Evolve-  Sarah Jakes Roberts 

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Guest Information:  

Name: Audrey Renee 

As we continue the "Thriving Single Mom Stories" series I have the pleasure to interview my first physician guest on the podcast, Dr. Claudia Anglade. She shares with us how she had to make the conscious decisions to pivot in her career to create more harmony in her life after becoming a new mom. Now as a single mom she works remotely from home, started her own voice over business and is thriving in her single mom parenting journey.   Listen in as we talk about the importance of self-care, holding on to our faith and being FLEXIBLE in our parenting. 

Guest Information:

Name: Dr. Claudia Anglade

Too many times single mom's are labeled as a "bitter baby mama".  I hate that!  It is an overgeneralization and it really implies such a negative connotation.  Everyone is entitled to the feelings they feel, even the ugly bitter ones.  But what do you do as a single mom when you are allowing those bitter feelings to take root in your thought process and keep you from fully living in purpose?

Tune into this episode where i give you five steps to help you shift your mindset from bitter to BETTER.  I share why it happens and how to overcome it so you can TRANSFORM into a growth. mindset. 

In part two of the "Thriving Single Mom Stories" series I had the pleasure of chatting with our guest Symphony from "Melanated Mama". She is a former single mom of two, now  a mama of four adorable children in a newly blended family who shares her single mother journey and the pivotal moments in life where she intentionally moved out of survival mode of single motherhood into a place of THRIVING!!! 

Listen in to hear us discuss

1. Dating with children as a single mom 

2. Dating with intentionality 

3. When is the "right time" to introduce children

4 Finding joy during the process

5. Practicing more self- compassion in your motherhood journey

Guest Information:  

Name: Symphony Zawadi

It has been more than a year and a half of "pandemic life",  and the holidays are approaching soon so how do you travel safely with your young children who aren't able to get COVID-19 vaccines.  So many anxiety filled questions.  Listen in as I share some of my experiences traveling with my daughter these past 18 months. 

In this episode of the “Thriving Single Mom Stories” I have the pleasure to chat with fellow single mom Kim, from @singleblackmotherhood (on IG and FB). We talk about how to find your tribe, building your community, the importance of self-care, and the mindset work we have to do to move beyond surviving single motherhood into a THRIVING single mom life!! Remember do whatever BRINGS YOU JOY!!

Guest Information:

Name: Kim Williams 

Website:  www.singleblackmotherhood.com

Instagram: @singleblackmotherhood

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

We are approaching winter season and there are so many common childhood illnesses that children are prone to, even in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic.  If you have ever found yourself up late at night not knowing how to make your child feel more comfortable and questioning if you should take them in to be seen then listen to this episode.

Remember that although I am a board-certified pediatrician the content of this episode and all episodes are NOT direct medical advice and does not establish any patient-physician relationship. Always seek medical advice from your child's licensed physician. 

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Happy National Working Parent's Day.  In this episode I am sharing some of my personal experiences in how I have dealt with the guilt of being a working mom, especially a working single mom in the middle of a pandemic. 

"We should go after our dreams and not be apologetic about it, but it’s scary. Whether you want to work or not, you have to do what makes you a fuller person. You have to love yourself." – Catherine Reitman

I would love to hear from you.  Send me an email at contact@drmomsageadvice.com and tell me what other motherhood, mindset or medicine (pediatrics) topics you would love for me and my guests to discuss on future episodes.

Remember you are MORE THAN ENOUGH,  and you deserve to THRIVE and not just survive in your single motherhood journey.

Have you heard of Black Breastfeeding Week?  Did you know there has been a decades long racial disparity in breastfeeding rates? 

In this episode I am sharing why Black Breastfeeding Week was created, the impacts of racial disparities and how mothers need to be supported along their breast-feeding journey. 

I would love to hear from you.  Send me an email at contact@drmomsageadvice.com and tell me what other motherhood, mindset or medicine (pediatrics) topics you would love for me and my guests to discuss on future episodes.

Remember you are MORE THAN ENOUGH,  and you deserve to THRIVE and not just survive in your single motherhood journey.

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing guest Melissa Salmeron,  coach and founder of the "CARE Method".  If you have ever felt like you lost yourself in motherhood, asking yourself questions like, "Who am I?" then this episode is for you.  Melissa shares pratical tips for how single moms can learn how to become more aware and reconnect with themselves FIRST so that they can fully show up in motherhood. 

Welcome back to season two.  In this season I am going to remove a layer of defense and get more vulnerable in sharing my purpose journey.  Yes, I said the P word!!!!  I believe we can make "finding" our purpose more complicated than it really is. 

In this episode I am just scraping the surface in encouraging you that you were created ON purpose FOR purpose!!! 

I would love to hear from you.  Send me an email at contact@drmomsageadvice.com and tell me what other motherhood, mindset or medicine (pediatrics) topics you would love for me and my guests to discuss on future episodes.

Remember you are MORE THAN ENOUGH,  and you deserve to THRIVE and not just survive in your single motherhood journey.

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia

Yay, we made it to the end of season one!!! Just three months ago I press "record" for the first time EVER!!  You can totally hear me pressing the button too..  Hey, it's all about first messy steps right.  In this last season I have learned so much more about purpose, clearly I thought I already knew what was up but baaaaaaaby I am here to tell you that the more you COURAGEOUSLY take forward action the clearer you get about who you are and who you were called to serve and how to create impact!!!

In this episode I am highlight the wins of being a brand new podcaster, while still full-time working and you guessed it.....being a single mom. Doing it all, most of the time, because I am on a mission to influence other single mom's to stop living in survival mode and to start THRIVING in their purpose!!

If you've been rocking with me since the trailer episode,  you're the real MVP.. If this is your first time listening,  Hey Queen, Hey!!  You are totally welcomed here and I am so glad to be able to serve you.  

Stay tune for season two this summer!! 

Host Information:

Name: Dr. Catricia