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Masculinity and Politics: Exploring the Connection Between Gender Ideals and Voting Trends
There has been a growing shift of young male voters towards right-wing politics, driven by feelings of alienation from progressive narratives that often overlook and dismiss their struggles. The right has capitalized on this by promoting hyper-masculine ideals that resonate with this demographic.
This week, I welcome back Ruth Whippman, author of the book Boy Mom, to discuss how to foster emotional connections, have open dialogue and reimagine boyhood to help boys develop healthier and more inclusive identities.
She joins me to discuss:
The noticeable shift of young male voters towards right-wing politics
How the left has struggled to effectively communicate a positive and inclusive narrative for boys and men
That messages celebrating hyper-masculinity have resonated with young men, filling in a gap left by progressive movements
To connect with Ruth Whippman follow her on Instagram @ruthwhippman, check out all her resources at http://www.ruthwhippman.com/, join her Substack: I Blame Society and purchase her book Boy Mom.
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How to Navigate Career Pauses and Balance Family Life with Intentionality
Balancing family life with personal ambitions is no small feat, especially when career pauses are part of the journey. Redefining success and embracing your evolving identity can be powerful steps toward personal growth—even during time away from paid work.
This week, I welcome Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life, to discuss the challenges and rewards of navigating career pauses.
She joins me to discuss:
Embracing and redefining personal identity during career pauses
The importance of support systems, self-compassion, and intentional choices
The evolving dynamics of gender roles in caregiving
To connect with Neha Ruch follow her on Instagram @motheruntitled, check out all her resources at https://www.motheruntitled.com/ and purchase her book new book: The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
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Six Ways to Raise a Resilient Kid
I believe resilience is about teaching children to handle challenges, adapt to change, and recover from setbacks while respecting their emotions. We can model resilience by demonstrating healthy coping skills, fostering a growth mindset, and helping children develop emotional awareness and problem-solving abilities. By supporting them through difficulties and validating their feelings, we empower children to face life's challenges with confidence!
I discuss:
How to model resilience and demonstrate healthy coping skills
That it’s important to encourage children to embrace their feelings
The need to promote problem-solving and support by allowing children to tackle challenges independently, while offering guidance and reassurance.
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Dr. Mona on The Sakara Life Podcast: Raising Children Who Know Their Bodies
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite guest appearances on other shows. New episodes will be back on January 8th! This past June, I had the pleasure of joining Danielle and Whitney on The Sakara Life Podcast, where we delved into pediatric nourishment and explored ways to help our children become mindful eaters.
During the episode, we discussed:
What it means to raise a child who knows their body-in terms of health, sleep needs, and food
Strategies for raising children with a healthy food mindset
The best language to use when talking to kids at mealtimes
How to re-frame picky eating and promote a positive body image for our little ones
Use code PEDSDOCTALK for 20% off the Signature Nutrition Program from Sakara
Check out the Sakara Life Podcast featuring “curated conversations that dig deep into the ancient rituals and modern research we can all use to build lives we love living”.
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Dr. Mona on The Sleepopolis Podcast: Sleep Talking With Dr. Shelby: The Fourth Trimester and Sleep
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite guest appearances on other shows. New episodes will return on January 8th! This past March, I had the pleasure of joining Dr. Shelby Harris on the Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby podcast, where we explored why the advice to “sleep when the baby sleeps” isn’t always realistic.
During our conversation, we discussed:
Why getting rest during the "fourth trimester" can feel nearly impossible
How hormonal changes postpartum can impact your already limited sleep
Practical tips and tricks for actually getting some much-needed rest
Check out Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby where “Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve”.
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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood.
Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey.
Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube for more!
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