For Moms with Love with Pediatrician Dr. Kirin Palmer

In this episode of The Care Room, Dr. Cindy Ojevwe speaks with Dr. Kirin Palmer, a pediatrician and mother, about the challenges of parenting and the importance of self-care. They discuss Kirin's journey into motherhood and medicine, the struggles of balancing work and family life, and the significance of community and connection among parents. Kirin shares valuable advice for burnt-out moms, emphasizing the need for self-care and the humor found in parenting fails. The conversation concludes with insights on intentional living and resources for mothers seeking support.Dr. Kirin Palmer is a seasoned general pediatrician and the founder of Pure Joy Pediatrics in Portland, Oregon — a practice devoted to nurturing both children and the parents who care for them. With over twenty years of experience in pediatrics, Dr. Palmer has come to see joy not as a luxury, but as medicine — a vital sign of well-being for families and professionals alike.In her work, she helps parents move beyond survival mode and rediscover the physical feeling of joy through connection, exquisite self-care, and the courage to move past fear. Her approach blends medical wisdom with deep compassion, reminding busy women that healing begins when we slow down enough to listen to what brings us alive.Through her practice, workshops, and her new digital course, and The Joy Reset Summit conversations she leads, Dr. Palmer invites others to reconnect with their inner steadiness and remember that joy is not something to chase — it’s something we return to.Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn or check out her website www.purejoypediatrics.com