Creating a Sustainable, Parenting Framework with Dr. Whitney Casares [IEP 168]

We’re so thrilled to have Dr. Whitney Casares (“Dr. Whitney”), creator of the popular “The Modern Mommy Doc” website with us for today’s interview! Join us as we dive into the topics around new parenthood and self-care, and discuss her newest book, The Working Mom Blueprint, which will be released May 11, 2021.Whitney Casares, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P. is a pediatrician and a mom to two young girls in Portland, Oregon. After completing her undergraduate degree in journalism, she completed her medical school training at the University of Vermont and her pediatrics residency training at Stanford University. She also holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley. She cares for children and adolescents as a full-time, board-certified pediatrician in Portland, Oregon. She knows from experience what it’s like to welcome a new baby into the world and what it’s like to make sure those babies thrive in their first days, weeks, and months.Show Highlights:Dr. Whitney reveals how her struggles as a new mom lead to her writing a blog, which in turn became her first published book.Having a village of mom-friends and dad-friends around you provides a much-needed network of support.Creating a sustainable framework for herself, where she could be tuned in to her own needs, turned out to work for other moms, too.Learn to say ‘no’ to things that do not serve you.Learn to say ‘yes’ to the things that will give you the reserves that you need.Dr. Whitney offers strategies to streamline your life so that you can have more time and energy for the things that you care about.Self-care: there's a whole new movement around it.Dr. Whitney provides her personal definition of "self-care" and suggests ways to work it into your schedule.Thank you for listening!Connect with Dr. Whitney:Check out The Modern Mommy Doc’s website. podcast, Facebook page, and Instagram!Book Mentioned:How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee DunnLinks/Resources:Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagramTwitterIEP websiteThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.