Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum

Kathryn interviews Author Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum.With the deluge of new information about trauma, the nervous system, and secure attachment, many of us are deeply engaged in mental health awareness. We are reevaluating ourselves and our histories and exploring how our experiences have contributed to our issues with anxiety, depression and addiction. Many of us discover that our trauma is developmental trauma that comes from the way we were cared for as babies, from conception to age three. Our culture has praised and encouraged "low nurture parenting for generations.This includes sleep training, dismissing emotions, lack of physical closeness and overuse of swaddles, swings, walkers, saucers and more.. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD has combined her academic training with her experience as a doula and mother to lead The Nurture Revolution: a movement to nurture our babies' brains to revolutionize mental health. She wants families, professionals, and workplaces to understand how early caregiving experience can boost mental wellness and diminish depression, anxiety and addiction in adulthood. Dr. Kirshenbaum trained at Columbia University, New York University and Yale University.Kathryn also interviews Author Joel Warsh MD, MsC.Parents these days are bombarded with so much information often fueling anxiety and confusion. Their desire for evidence-based Western medicine with the pursuit of a holistic approach can leave parents feeling caught in the middle. Dr. Joel Warsh - aka: Dr. Gator - harmoniously bridges the gap between the "right way" and the way that is right for your unique, individual child—of course, within the confines of reasonable and safe. He brings to light the process of creating emotionally nurturing spaces, supporting mental health, mindful stress management, balanced nutrition, limiting toxins, and ensuring access to healthcare. Using the wealth of resources available to modern caregivers, he empowers them to trust their instincts, while making informed and confident choices affecting the health of their newborns and toddlers. He is an award-winning integrative and holistic pediatrician in Los Angeles and has published research in peer-reviewed medical journals including the American Journal of Pediatrics and the British Medical Journal.