Growing Up with Dr Sarah

Growing Up with Dr Sarah

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we take on - and tackle - general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals...and as families. The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit - parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests - physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids and parents; and let’s all make a commitment to Growing Up...together

Episodes

May 13, 2025 35 mins

One of the most frightening moments being a parent is facing an emergency room with your child. It’s as stressful for an adult as it is for a child. That's why in this episode we have Dr. Jordee Wells pediatric emergency room physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She focuses on the most pressing issues in emergency medicine and health care today.

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In this episode of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” we talk with pediatric nutritionist and lactation specialist Divya Denduluri  on how to feed the picky eater in your family. And, what if you’re a new mom who’s lactating and nursing a newborn baby, how much should you be eating –and what can you do to fit in that much-needed selfcare? And ...

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Have you ever wondered what you are going to do with all your pictures, videos and personal memorabilia? In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by Haleh Shoa, Founder and CEO of Picturli: a photo organization, curation, archiving, and design studio that helps families, individuals, and businesses transform their chaotic mess of photos into one clear and cohesive digital library. Haleh shares her passion for preserving your family leg...

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Did you know there is a significant connection between your oral health and your physical health? This weeks guest, patient-health advocate and wellness coach Cris Duval, RDH, joins Dr. Sarah to talk about the importance optimizing your oral health and thus longevity. As Founder of the LifeGuard Approach, Cris’s ultimate goal is saving lives by both guarding and guiding health and wellness. 

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As a pediatrician, I often reassure parents of children with eczema that while I can help manage their symptoms, the condition itself is unlikely to disappear entirely. But in this episode, my guest Andra McHugh is here to challenge that common belief! Andra, a matcha-sipping, veggie-loving mom, transformed her family’s battle with eczema into a mission to promote healthier, happier childhoods. She shares her in-depth research and ...

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Parents are often encouraged to prioritize self-care, but when faced with a child's mental health crisis, taking care of ourselves can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by author and mom Tracey Yokas, who discovered that in order to help her daughter heal, she first needed to heal herself. Tracey is the author of Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing, a deeply personal account of how e...

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Richard Blank has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008, bringing over a decade of leadership and expertise to the industry. His journey in the call center world has been anything but conventional, marked by unexpected challenges and triumphs. In this week’s episode, Richard shares his inspiring personal story and his passion for excellence. He credits much of his success to his mastery of int...

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Divorce can be a challenging experience for both parents and children. This week, Dr. Sarah is joined by Mr. Charles D. Jamieson, P.A., a board-certified expert in Marital and Family Law with over 40 years of experience. Mr. Jamieson shares valuable insights on navigating divorce, offering support for parents, understanding the legal process, exploring parallel parenting, and much more.

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November 5, 2024 50 mins

When is the best time to talk to your kids about money? The answer is right now! You can start at a young age with the basics and go from there. More than half the parents in the country miss opportunities to teach their children about money and finance. It is important to talk about money in our daily lives and help them learn about your family’s values. John Adams, a private Wealth Advisor, founder and principal of Adams, Gut and...

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Fall is a favorite time of year for most families, but for some parents and children this time of year can be challenging due to the potential scary themes. In this episode Dr. Sarah will discuss how to decide if you should let your child watch scary movies and how to manage fears and phobia in general. 

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One of the most significant challenges parents face is sleeplessness and navigating sleep training. With the overwhelming amount of information available, finding the right approach for your family's unique needs can be daunting. This week, we're excited to welcome Kevin Lavelle, CEO and co-founder of Harbor, a startup that is transforming sleep for families with young children through its innovative baby monitor and Remote...

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Have you ever wondered why your once sweet teen all of a sudden doesn’t want to talk to you. This normal developmental stage of adolescence can be hard as a parent, especially when you once enjoyed a close relationship with your child. In this episode, Dr. Sarah breaks down whether or not to be concerned about the silent treatment and how to get your kid to talk to you. If you want more tips and guidance, make sure to follow @growi...

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Kids love pets! Pets offer a special kind of companionship that kids know they won’t find anywhere else. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will talk about the impact owning a pet has on children. Benefits like reducing stress and anxiety, promoting self esteem and confidence, teaching responsibility and more! If you want more tips and guidance, make sure to follow @growingupwithdrsarah on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast!
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This weeks guest is Melissa Hiemann, cofounder and director of The Centre for Healing. Melissa specializes in helping practitioners, therapists, healers and coaches learn life-changing, transformative methods while creating a thriving business for themselves. She is the creator of Root-Cause Therapy, a powerful method that addresses the underlying causes of addiction and mental health issues. In this episode Melissa shares her...
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Do you feel like you are riding two rollercoasters, the parenting and business roller coaster at the same time. In this weeks episode Gabe Adams, entrepreneur and parent, joins Dr. Sarah to discuss how to create manageable and achievable goals to keep you on track, how being a parent changes your definition of success and more! 
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This weeks guest is Jodi Cunningham, an author and expert on the topic of estrangement, particularly between mothers and daughters. Jodi has a unique perspective on family dynamics and shares her personal journey and how she found peace through difficult family situations.

To learn more visit https://www.jodilaraecunningham.com
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the statistics around youth suicide are alarming. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in people 10-34 years old in the U.S. and has increased more than 55% in the past 10 years. The Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics has been working to prevent youth suicide through their Store it Safe (SIS) program. In this episode, medical director of the SIS program Dr. Sarah Denny a...
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Want to take control of and optimize your health? This weeks guest is John e. Lewis, PhD, founder and creator of Dr. Lewis Nutrition, who is helping people utilize the power of nutrition and dietary supplements to improve their quality of life. Through his research, he found ways to improve cognition, immune function, and so much more! To learn more go to drlewisnutrition.com

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As the summer is coming to an end and school is starting again, many families find themselves navigating a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Tweens and parents experience a challenging transition from the freedom of summer to the structure and demands of the academic year. JoAnn Schauf, the insightful founder of Your Tween and You, and the celebrated author of the Amazon best-selling book, Loving the Alien: How to Parent Your Twee...

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Our thoughts, feelings, and actions all affect our body. This interconnection of the body and the mind begins in utero. How we take care of our mental health affects our physical health and visa versa. This week's guest, Desi Bartlett, MS CPT E-RYT, is passionate about sharing the joy of movement. As the Founder of the innovative subscription platform DesiBodyMind.com, she offers a holistic approach to health and w...

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