Brainy Moms
Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast with smart ideas to help moms and kids thrive! Hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore along with rotating co-hosts Sandy Zamalis, Teri Miller, and Dr. Jody Jedlicka, this weekly show features conversations and guest experts in parenting, psychology, child development, education, and medicine with practical tips to help moms navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. We're smart moms helping make moms smarter...one episode at a time!
Episodes
150 episodes
Sensory Processing Differences and Difficulties: Tools for Parents with guest Dr. Eva Lassey
Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer range of sensory experiences your child navigates daily? On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy discuss the world of sensory processing with Dr. Eva Lassey, a doctor of physical therapy ...
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Season 4
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Episode 443
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58:31
The Art of Calm and Intentional Parenting with guest Holly Swenson
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, discover the transformative power of conscious parenting as Dr. Amy and Sandy talk with Holly Swenson, an award-winning author, nurse, and mother of four. Holly shares her groundbreaking approach to p...
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Season 4
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Episode 438
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46:29
Inattentive ADHD: Support for Your Child, Teen, and Spouse with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore chats with Sandy Zamalis about inattentive ADHD in children, teens, and adults. This subtype of ADHD is often overlooked and underdiagnosed because it manifests in...
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Season 4
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Episode 437
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49:33
Parenting a Teen Through Depression and Self-Harm with guest Katie May
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, therapist Katie May joins Dr. Amy and Sandy to discuss concepts from her book, “You’re On Fire, It’s Fine: Effective Strategies for Parenting Teens with Self-Destructive Behaviors.” They talk a...
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Season 4
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Episode 436
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47:44
Dysregulated Emotions in Parenting: Breaking the Cycle with guest Dr. Amber Thornton
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy welcome Dr. Amber Thornton, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in parent mental health and well-being. She shares tips from her new book, “A Parent’s Guide to Self-Regu...
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Season 4
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Episode 435
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47:51
Pediatricians Share Why Kids Need Time in Nature with guests Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy
On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy welcome TWO experts to discuss the benefits of getting your kids outside into nature. Researcher and pediatrician, Dr. Pooja Tandon, and pediatrician and leader of Project Nature, Dr...
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Season 4
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Episode 434
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46:44
Insomnia & Sleep Solutions with guest Dr. Daniella Marchetti
Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling rested? If so, then you won’t want to miss this information-packed episode of the Brainy Moms podcast with health psychologist Dr. Daniella Marchetti who specializes in behavioral ...
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Season 4
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Episode 433
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50:01
Raising Healthy Kids: Avoiding Toxins in Foods, Skincare Products, Detergents, and More with guest David Steinman
On this episode, David Steinman, author of the book “Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins,” talks to Dr. Amy and Sandy about his extensive knowledge from decades as an environmental journalist and activist....
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Season 4
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Episode 432
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48:22
Managing school anxiety: Tips for parents of kids and teens with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk about back-to-school anxiety at different ages and stages. You’ll learn how some of the most common fears typically manifest in elementary, middle, and high school and how you c...
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Season 4
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Episode 431
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49:28
Maternal Mental Health: Sharing the Load and Loving Motherhood More with guest Erica Djossa
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy are joined by Erica Djossa, a psychotherapist and the CEO and founder of MomWell to discuss the “mother load”—the mental load of care, responsibility, planning, organizing, managing,...
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Season 4
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Episode 430
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46:01
Help Sleep Problems and Anxiety using qEEG and Neurotherapy with guest Mindy Haukedahl
On this fascinating episode of the Brainy Moms podcast with Dr. Amy and Sandy, psychotherapist Mindy Haukedahl shares details about assessing and treating anxiety and sleep problems in kids, teens, and adults using qEEG and Neurotherapy.
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Season 4
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Episode 429
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44:58
Embracing Dad Mode: Tips to Help Dads Connect with Their Kids with guest Tal Eyre
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Tal Eyre joins Dr. Amy and Sandy to talk about how dads can better connect with their kids. Tal is an expert in positive psychology and is the author of the book, “Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect ...
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Season 4
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Episode 428
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56:15
Slow Processing Speed as a Root Cause of Learning Struggles, Anxiety, and More with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and board-certified cognitive specialist Sandy Zamalis break down a vital learning skill called processing speed. Tune in to find out what this cognitive ...
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Season 4
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Episode 427
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50:30
Skincare for Teen Boys: Advice from a Top Pediatric Dermatologist with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness
Why are there so many skincare products marketed to tween and teen girls but so few for boys? What should teens look for on a label—and what should they avoid? How much do hormones, diet, stress, and age play a role in acne? What are the latest...
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Season 4
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Episode 426
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1:02:33
Parenting an ADHD Child When You Have ADHD, Too with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy get real about raising a child with ADHD when you have it yourself. See, Dr. Amy is not only a cognitive psychologist and brain training researcher, but also an ADHD mom and a mom wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 425
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49:06
Parenting a Disabled Child: Systems, Services, and Supports with guest Kelley Coleman
On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy are joined by Kelley Coleman, a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Kelley is here to talk abou...
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Season 4
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Episode 424
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1:00:27
How Visual Processing Impacts Learning and Life with guest Kim Hanson
Continuing our series on cognitive skills, Dr. Amy and Sandy welcomed LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson to the Brainy Moms podcast. Kim explains for our listeners what visual processing is (hint: it’s more about the brain than the eyes), why we need it...
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Season 4
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Episode 423
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59:10
Improving Sleep for Children and Adults: A Dentist's Surprising Method with Dr. Blaine Leeds
In one of our most fascinating episodes of the Brainy Moms podcast to date, dentist and author Dr. Blaine Leeds joins Dr. Amy and Teri to talk about a novel way to significantly improve the quality and quantity of sleep for children, teens, and...
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Season 4
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Episode 422
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46:47
Shattering Homeschooling Myths: The Truth About Opting Out of the School System with guest Christy Faith
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. DR. AMY is joined by Sandy and Teri—who have both been homeschool moms—to talk with Christy Faith about homeschooling. Christy shares topics from her new book, “Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths...
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Season 4
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Episode 421
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57:57
Treat Bedwetting, Constipation, & Accidents with Dr. Steve Hodges
Forget everything you think you know about bedwetting, poop accidents, and potty training. Dr. Steve Hodges, a professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine joined Dr. Amy and Sandy on this episode of Brainy Moms t...
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Season 4
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Episode 420
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48:50
Understanding Auditory Processing: How to Help the Brain “Hear” Better with Dr. Jody Jedlicka
On this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Sandy speaks with co-host Dr. Jody Jedlicka, an audiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of auditory processing disorders. Dr. Jody explains for listeners the difference between hear...
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Season 4
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Episode 419
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36:05
A Whole-Child Approach to Autism with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh
In this two-part series, Dr. Suzanne Goh shares her latest insights on autism with Dr. Amy and Teri. As one of the top experts in the field, Dr. Goh brings a wealth of new information on everything from early signs of autism and getting a diagn...
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Season 4
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Episode 314
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1:47:35
Autism and Neurodivergence: New Research, Insights, and Approaches with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh
If you or someone you love has autism or a neurodivergent brain, you don’t want to miss this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast when Dr. Amy and Teri interview one of the top experts in the field, Dr. Suzanne Goh. Working at the forefront of co...
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Season 4
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Episode 313
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56:12
Tutoring vs. Brain Training: Interventions for Students Who Struggle with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
If your child or teen has every struggled in school, your first instinct might have been to enroll them in tutoring. It makes sense, as that’s the intervention most parents are familiar with. But there are two parts to smart: the knowledge you ...
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Season 4
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Episode 312
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28:21
What Research Really Says About Birth Control with guest Dr. Mariza Snyder
Our previous episode with women’s hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder was so jam-packed with great information that we invited her back! This time on the Brainy Moms podcast, we’re talking about birth control, periods, perimenopause, PCOS, and men...
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Season 4
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Episode 311
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1:05:58
