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In this episode we will have a chance to speak with Dr. Andrew Dorough on his recent interesting research article titled: Differentiating the impact of biomechanical forces of labor and delivery vs. the effect of posterior tongue tie on neonatal and infant feeding dysfunction: A clinical evaluation.  https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html Dr. Dorough is a native of St. Louis, MO. He practices at a medical clinic specializing in breastfeeding care. He is passionate about educating professionals and families about birth trauma and how it impacts family wellness. Over the past decade, Dr. Dorough has been inspired to collaborate with other professionals and share his experience and knowledge on the topic of pediatric chiropractic care.  https://drandrewdorough.com/

In this episode we will be speaking with Dr. Lynn Gerner of The Good Life Chiropractic to cover some simple and specific resources for overcoming breasteeding challenges.  Dr. Gerner is a Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA in 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Education Counselor) in 2021. She founded the Good Life Learning ,in 2019 and currently teaches privately as well as through Life Chiropractic College West, Northeastern Chiropractic College, Gold Lactation Learning, and the ICPA. Dr. Gerner is a wife, mother of three grown children, and lives in Davis, CA, with her family and rescued dogs.  https://thegoodlifedavis.com/ Manual Interventions for Muskuloskeletal Factors in Infants With Suboptimal Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299335/ Dr. Dorough Article https://jccponline.com/Dorough21-02.html

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Peter Gray, PhD about his article featured in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. The article is titled, "Childhood Education: How Early Academic Training Stifles Children's Learning." Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8 th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. Peter Gray's published works can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/peter-gray-phd Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will explore some of the differences between homeschooling and remote learning as well as some of what can make homeschooling so special. This is outlined  in the article "Homeschooling" by Patrick Farenga in Issue 75 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/shop Patrick Farenga continues the work of author/teacher John Holt, first as publisher of Growing Without Schooling magazine from 1985 until 2001, and now at the website johnholtgws.com. Farenga is also a founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education: Self-directed.org The Mathematicians Lament: https://www.maa.org/external_archive/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will take a moment to talk about what they're both up to this summer as the conversation unfolds about childhood, parenting, and life. This is a casual and informal episode, however for more in depth articles about some of what is discussed, please check out Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode we will get personal and share the recent birth story of our third child with Dr. Brendan and Dr. Amanda. Listen to discover how this one was different from the others, our values surrounding birth, and some empowering thoughts about birth in general. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode we have a special guest appearance from Bruce Lipton, PhD, renowned cell biologist and lecturer, who will speak with us about the importance of the perinatal period as well as early childhood and how these periods can have a dramatic impact on our future selves, not from the standpoint of genetic determinism, but through the lens of consciousness and programming. https://www.brucelipton.com

In this episode we will explore some lighthearted and fun ways in which we make manifest our dreams with specifics highlighted from Issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine in an article by Walter Crosson.  Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

We have a special treat this episode in that we will be speaking with Dr. Martin Rosen, pediatric specialist and chiropractor, about the CDC's updated childhood milestones as well as the difference between common and normal. Has the bar been lowered? Is crawling important? Are we normalizing dysfunction? Find out this and more! https://drmartinrosen.com https://drmartinrosen.com/catalog/item/its-all-in-the-head  

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Molly Rouse's article, "At the Heart of It: The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders,"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe https://www.lifebeyondbirth.com  

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Common Knowledge Trust's article, "The Reality of Birth,"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Dr. Caitlin Clarke's article, "The Birth Blame Game"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Dr. Anik St. Martin's article, "Sickness and Health"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this impromptu episode Lauren and Dr. Brendan will discuss some of what makes the holidays special for them. Enjoy!

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Michael Gurian's article, "Dry Your Eyes"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Vince Gowman's article, "Evolving to Early Childhood Attachment and Outdoor Play,"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Lauren's article, "Being There in Labor,"  appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe The Better Birth Blog https://betterbirthblog.org

In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Meredith Ashton's article, "Men and Menstruation,"  appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Ginny Yurich's article, "Sunlight: How to Profoundly Increase Mood, Health, and Nighttime Sleep,"  appearing in issue 70 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Physiology of the Pineal Gland and Melatonin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK550972/ Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

In this episode Dr. Brendan Riordan and Lauren McClain will discuss Dr. J.G. Moellendorf reprinted article "Breaking Through ADHD with Chiropractic Care," as well as Dr. Yannick Pauli's reprinted article "Injury and ADHD," both appearing in issue 69 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe