330: How a Mom Can Stop "Doing It All" with Dr. Whitney Casares, MD

“When moms take better care of themselves, they can take better care of others.” This is the message behind Modern Mommy Doc, the creation of Dr. Whitney Casares. She joins us to discuss her wide-ranging work to support new moms in the transition to parenthood and beyond. Join us to learn more! Dr. Whitney Casares is a private practice pediatrician, AAP spokesperson, Medical Review Board Advisor for Prevention Magazine, and the mother of two young girls in Portland, Oregon. She hosts The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast and is the author of several parenting books, including Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant To Be. Her mission is to help working moms break the cycle of burnout in parenting and shift the focus to their own health and well-being to create a sense of balance that fosters greater joy in every area of their lives. In this episode, Dr. Whitney helps us understand the concept of physical and mental clutter and how to find clarity in life’s priorities with “centered vision.”  Show Highlights: Modern Mommy Doc: the heart of the platform and how it began Understanding how parent wellness and child wellness make a feedback loop A parent’s stress response and the onslaught of conflicting messages from society and social media An overview of Dr. Whitney’s book, Doing It All Dealing with physical AND mental clutter Breaking the cycle of mom guilt and the internalized pressure we put on ourselves The value of practicing “slowing down” techniques (because we are so bad at it!) Ways to bring awareness and gratefulness to each day Organize your life and focus your time and energy by creating a “centered vision” for your life. A closer look at what Modern Mommy Doc has to offer parents Dr. Whitney’s advice for parents: “In the end, the only thing–the only person–you have is you. I love that parents are invested in helping their kids be the best they can be, making their homes hospitable, and getting everything done, but there is a decision that comes very early in parenthood: Are you going to care more about other people than you’re going to care about yourself?” Resources: Connect with Modern Mommy Doc: Website, Instagram, Doing It All book, and LinkedIn Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!