PARENTING and (PERI)MENOPAUSE

Let's face it- raising kids in this tech saturated world is HARD. As if there aren't enough things to worry about, parents find themselves constantly worrying about the impact devices are having on their children, the content they're seeing online, all while trying to manage their own digital distraction.Today we sat down with two staff psychiatrists from Toronto, ON. Dr. Karline Treurnicht Naylor (Mount Sinai Hospital) and Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude (Sick Kids Hospital) co-authored two articles about the impact digital media is having on mental health.This article published in the CMAJ analyzed available research and discussed the impact smartphones and social media may be having on youth.This article argues that in the era of split attention, there is more than one type of ADHD.We sit down and discuss the changes we've all seen in our practices over the past decade, what the evidence shows, and practical tips for parents to use in their own home. We discuss the diagnostic challenges that have emerged due to the digital era. And importantly, we discuss the nuance. There are no easy answers here, and we're all navigating it together.If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and leaving a review! And if you found this episode useful, please share with a friend.Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmdParenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmdPlease note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

A recent conversation with a patient revealed a rising trend: people are turning to online, unregulated, unapproved peptides for weight loss, often without understanding the risks involved. While approved medications like Wegovy and Zepbound exist for obesity management, sidestepping medical oversight for experimental drugs that lack sufficient research is increasing in popularity due to cost, accessibility and social media hype.Using these peptides can lead to serious health issues—dehydration, kidney problems, and more. It’s crucial to weigh the desire for quick results against potential long-term consequences.If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review!Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.comFind Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmdParenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmdPlease note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Alison and Julie chat with Mike McLeod from GrowNowADHD. We discuss the complexities of parenting children with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding executive functioning, the impact of social media, and the need for appropriate consequences rather than punishments. Mike introduces the concept of a 'brain coach' to help children self-regulate and highlights the outdated DSM criteria for ADHD diagnosis. The discussion also covers the effects of screen time on ADHD behaviours and the phenomenon of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as a social media trend. Mike offers practical advice for parents to navigate these challenges and foster their children's development.Mike's new books are titled The Executive Function Playbook and Workbook and can be found on his website.Dr. Yeung's appearance on Mike's podcast, The ADHD Parenting Podcast, can be found here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review!Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.comFind Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmdParenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmdPlease note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Dr. Sasha High is a Board-Certified Internist and Obesity Medicine Physician with over a decade of experience in metabolic healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and completed her medical degree and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto.Since 2012, Dr. High has specialized in obesity medicine, with a focus on a compassionate, evidence-based approach to long-term weight management and metabolic health. She is the Founder of the High Metabolic Clinic, a multidisciplinary weight management practice serving patients across Ontario. Her clinical expertise lies in helping individuals overcome emotional and binge eating through emotional regulation strategies and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) tools that support mindset transformation and sustainable lifestyle change.In this episode we discuss rates of obesity and its evolution over the past century, as well as its implications on health outcomes. We discuss why weight becomes more difficult to manage when the storm of perimenopause hits women, and evidence-based strategies to help. We also dive into medical obesity treatments, namely GLP-1 agonists, and their risks and benefits. You'll leave this episode with a wealth of information and empowerment!Find doctor High on Instagram @sashahighmd, learn more about her coaching program here, and Ontario patients can be referred to the High Metabolic Clinic here.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting and Perimenopause Podcast05:31 Evolution of Food Culture and Sedentary Lifestyle11:05 Health Concerns and Risks Associated with Obesity19:23 Counseling Points for Weight Management26:37 GLP-1 Medications for Obesity Treatment32:20 Exploring GLP-1 Receptors in Different Disease States38:10 Treatment Continuation and Dose Adjustments56:26 Cautionary Note on Unregulated GLP-1 Receptor Treatments