Beyond the Story #7 What Your Child's potty struggles are really telling you | with Dr. Quiara, Pediatric Pelvic Health Specialist

Send us Fan MailMost parents think potty training is about timing, sticker charts, and patience. But what if the real story is happening inside your child's nervous system?In this episode of Beyond the Story, Rita sits down with Dr. Quiara Smith, a Pediatric Pelvic Health Specialist based in Santa Rosa, California, who has dedicated her practice to helping children and families navigate one of the most overlooked areas of child development — pelvic floor health.From sensory processing and interoception to bedwetting in teenagers and the cultural pressures around potty training, Dr. Quiara brings compassion, science, and a whole lot of clarity to a topic most people are too embarrassed to talk about.What You'll Discover:🧠 Why conventional potty training methods often fall short🚽 The real signs of readiness — beyond what the books tell you💧 Why bedwetting in older kids and teens is a medical issue, not a behavior🧬 The connection between pelvic floor dysfunction, sensory processing, and neurodivergence🌍 How cultural background shapes our approach to potty learning❤️ What to say to a parent who has been quietly carrying this struggleDr. Quiara's message to every parent: "If they could, they would." Your child is not doing this to spite you — there's a root cause, and there is help.🎧 Paired with this episode: Listen to "Too Loud, Too Cold, Just Right" — a sensory-focused potty training story read by Anattina, available one episode back and FREE on the Gooshi App (download on the App Store).👉 We Want to Hear From You & Collaborate With You!Are you an Author? DM us — we'd love to feature your book inside the Gooshi App and put it in front of thousands of parents.Are you a Teacher, Child Life Specialist, or Pediatric Therapist? We want you on the show. Reach out — let's create content that supports families together.Are you a Mom or Dad? Did this episode resonate? Share it with a parent who needs to hear this, drop a comment with your experience, or write to us — we read every message.🌱 Explore Gooshi's EcosystemGooshi is more than a podcast. It's a curated ecosystem of expert-backed stories, tools, and resources built for parents raising emotionally healthy, body-aware children.📲 Download the Gooshi App — Free stories on the App Store📩 Subscribe to our Newsletter — Expert insights and new episodes straight to your inbox🎙️ Follow the Show so you never miss a Beyond the Story episodeOnce Upon a Feeling + Beyond the Story is produced by Gooshi — where stories meet science to support your family.Dr Quiara Smith Links:https://alohaintegrativetherapy.com/about-us/https://linktr.ee/AlohaintegrativetherapyYou can explore Gooshi's ecosystem here:https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world