Episode 2: Pediatric Physical Therapy with Dr. Rachel Panetta

What if we told you that baby milestones aren’t a race — and that trusting your instincts matters just as much as tracking timelines?In this episode of The Damsel Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Panetta, pediatric physical therapist and founder of Bean Sprouts Physical Therapy, for a grounding, confidence-building conversation about early childhood development, intervention, and motherhood.Rachel breaks down what really matters in a baby’s first two years, the subtle signs that might warrant extra support, and how parents can tell the difference between a child who’s simply taking their time and one who could benefit from early intervention. We talk about what pediatric PT actually looks like in real life, how to support development through everyday play and routines, and which common baby products may be doing more harm than good.As a mom herself, Rachel also shares how motherhood reshaped her perspective — both personally and professionally — and offers reassurance for parents navigating milestone anxiety in a world full of comparison.