Podcasts by Is It Bedtime Yet?

97- WTF 2022? from 2022-01-28T06:00

After taking a much needed break, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are back for their first episode of 2022.  Join them as they catch up, reflect on the past month, and validate the feeling of Covid-Burn...

96- Holidays and Mental Health from 2021-12-17T06:00

Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for their last episode of the year as they have a conversation about the holidays, some ways the holiday season can impact your mental health, and what you can do ab...

95- Mama Bear from 2021-12-03T06:00

You see the phrase everywhere- on sweatshirts, mugs, necklaces... But what exactly is a "Mama Bear"? Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they break down the meaning behind the popular phra...

94- 10 Things Moms Do That Impact Their Mental Health from 2021-11-19T06:00

As parents, we all do things that we know aren't good for our mental health (Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are guilty of a lot of these as well!). Join us for a breakdown of the 10 things moms (a...

93- Parenting Fails and Successes from 2021-11-05T06:00

Parenting fails and parenting successes... we all have them.  Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they discuss some of theirs, and why even the biggest parenting fails could be a good thing.

92- Halloween and Mental Health Stigma from 2021-10-22T06:00

Halloween-time can be spooky and fun, but it's important to be mindful not to feed into the mental health stigma that can come along with it.  Happy Halloween!

91- Sibling Dynamics with a New Baby from 2021-10-08T06:00

Bringing a new baby home can mean a lot of new changes- especially if you already have kids at home. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they discuss how sibling dynamics can change with a new baby ...

90- Shooting the Shit Now That We Are Back To School from 2021-09-24T06:00

We know, we JUST had a back to school episode. But now that we are actually back in school (and so much is constantly changing so fast!), we thought it was worth talking about it again! Join Dr....

89- Mama Drama from 2021-09-10T06:00

Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for a conversation all about mama drama, why it happens, and how to deal with it when it comes up. 

88- Responding to Parenting Criticism from 2021-08-27T06:00

No matter how you chose to raise your children, someone will always have an opinion about it.  Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss parenting criticism, and how to handle it.

87- Back To School 2021 from 2021-08-13T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are back together to discuss all the anxieties and uncertainties surrounding this upcoming school year.

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86- Shit We Said We Would Never Do As Parents (Until We Became Parents) from 2021-07-30T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss all the things we said we would NEVER do as parents (until we became parents).

85- Gaslighting Ourselves from 2021-07-16T06:00

Have you ever minimized your own feelings?  Do you sometimes convince yourself that things "aren't that bad"? You might be gaslighting yourself! Tune in as Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine...

84- Anxiety Around Developmental Milestones from 2021-07-02T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore the anxiety many parents experience around their children's developmental milestones.

83- Shooting the Shit About"You're Having ANOTHER Boy/Girl?'" from 2021-06-18T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss the comments, questions, and opinions that tend to come from others when you tell then you're having another boy/girl.

82- To Share or Not To Share? from 2021-06-04T06:00

Some parents post about every milestone, photo, and kid update, while others feel strongly about not sharing anything about their children on social media. And both are completely okay! Dr. Jenn...

81- Shit They Don't Tell You- Postpartum Edition from 2021-05-21T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss all that postpartum shit that they just don't tell you before you experience it for yourself.

80- Let's Talk About Sleep, Baby from 2021-05-07T06:00

What exactly does sleep training mean? Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Certified Sleep Coach Ellanee Wilson to discuss all things sleep! (https://www.sleepcoachmom.com/)

79- Arguing in Front of Kids from 2021-04-23T06:00

We all do it, especially when we are all stuck inside together during a pandemic.  No, we aren't talking about THAT- we are talking about ARGUING! Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they break...

78- Misused Mental Health Terms from 2021-04-09T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore some commonly misused mental health terms in every day language, and explore how they are used and what they actually mean.

77- Sensory Overload in Parenting from 2021-03-26T06:00

We have ALL experienced sensory overload as parents. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for a discussion on sensory overload, what it means, how the pandemic may have made it more complicated, and wha...

76- Dynamic Self-Care and TRE from 2021-03-12T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Christa Bevan, a dynamic self-care coach for radical mothers. Christa shares her thoughts on dynamic self-care for parents as well as her work with parents ...

40- Parenting And Video Game Addiction from 2021-03-01T13:00

At what point does a video game hobby become a video game addiction? And what can you do about it? Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Jeff Munn, licensed marriage and family therapist and aut...

75- I Shouldn't Complain from 2021-02-26T06:00

Have you ever complained about something pertaining to your kids and/or being a parent and then experienced guilt for feeling that way?  Welcome to the club! Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss this...

74- Love Languages from 2021-02-12T06:00

What's your love language? For this special Valentine's Day episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss the 5 love languages, and why it is important to know yours and your partner's...

73- Family Traditions from 2021-01-29T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss the importance of family traditions and rituals, and how this past year may have changed what they look like.

72- New Year, New Me from 2021-01-15T06:00

Happy New Year!  After their quick break, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine ring in 2021 by talking about the fascination we all have with starting over, especially around the near year.

71- Do We All Have 2020 PTSD? from 2020-12-18T06:00

In their last episode of 2020, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore whether or not we all have PTSD from this past year.  Either way, at least we made it to the end! See you all for brand new episode...

70-"I Can't..." from 2020-12-04T06:00

You have probably heard your kids exclaim, "I can't...," or have even said it yourself multiple times a day.  But what do we actually MEAN when we say this? In this episode, Dr. J...

69- Shame vs. Guilt from 2020-11-20T06:00

As parents, we have all probably experienced shame and guilt at some point (and Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss those two concepts a lot in previous episodes). But what really is the difference ...

68- Anxiety in Parenting from 2020-11-06T06:00

As adults who are raising tiny humans, anxiety is a pretty common experience for most parents. Dr. John Danial (https://simip...

67- Halloween Special:"It Must Be a Full Moon" from 2020-10-23T06:00

In today's special Halloween episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore whether there is a correlation between the moon and our behaviors and mental health. 

66- Mom Rage from 2020-10-09T06:00

Mom rage (aka parent rage) is REAL. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they discuss what mom rage is, how to identify triggers and precursors, and what you can do about it if you think you may be s...

65- Interview with Janet Allison from 2020-09-25T06:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Janet Allison of Boys Alive! (https://www.boysalive.com/) for a discussion about the societal and cultural perspect...

64- Healthy Relationships in TV from 2020-09-11T06:00

In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine talk about examples of relationships they like in television as examples of "healthy" relationships. Who says tv can't be educational?

63- Dealing with Uncertainty in Parenting from 2020-08-28T06:00

Sometimes, parenting can throw you major curveballs. Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Dr. John Danial (https://simipsych...

62- Pregnant During a Pandemic from 2020-08-14T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss what it's like to be pregnant during a pandemic. Spoiler alert- Someone is about to announce they are pregnant!

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61- Enneagrams from 2020-07-31T07:00

In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Melissa Corkum of The Cork Board.  Melissa, a life coach, enneagram coach, Empowered to Connect parent trainer, and mother of 6, enlighten ...

60- Self-Care During a Pandemic from 2020-07-17T07:00

Ok, we know we talk a lot about self-care and why it is so important. But what exactly does self-care mean when you are trying to raise tiny humans during a pandemic?  Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sari...

59- Shit- I Sound Like My Mother! from 2020-07-04T07:00

At some point or another, I'm sure you have that thought as a parent: "Shit- I sound like my mother!" Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore why we sometimes might "become" our...

58- Thoughts From Our Kids from 2020-06-19T07:00

We have been in quarantine with our kids for months and talking about what that has been like for us, so we figured we might as well let our kids talk about their own experiences as well! Dr. Je...

32- Loss Through Transitions In Parenthood from 2020-06-16T16:00

Parenthood is filled with transitions, and with the end of each phase, can come a sense of loss and a grieving process. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they discuss the various areas of parentho...

57- The World Post-COVID from 2020-06-05T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss what they think the world will be like post-COVID (or rather, post the height of the pandemic), especially for parents.

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56- Good Enough Parenting from 2020-05-08T07:00

In a pre-recorded episode right before the coronavirus lockdown started, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss what good enough parenting means.  In this time where parents are feeling stuck and like ...

55- Why Is My Kid Regressing? from 2020-04-24T07:00

A lot of parents are wondering why their kid may be acting out or even regressing right now. Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss why this is, and what to do about it.

54- Parenting During a Pandemic from 2020-04-10T07:00

Corona virus. Social distancing. Wear masks and gloves. Distance learning. Stay at least 6 feet apart.  Zoom meetings. Welcome to parenting during a pandemic. 

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53- Anxiety Disorders from 2020-03-27T07:00

Anxiety is a common experience for a lot of people (especially in unpredictable times like these).  But do you know the difference between experiencing anxiety and having an anxiety disorder? Ta...

52- Shooting The Shit About Extracurricular Activities from 2020-03-13T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine shoot the shit about extra curricular activities for kids.

51- Parenting According to Freud from 2020-02-21T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss all things Freud.  This episode will be unlike any mother.... I mean, other.

50- Q&A from 2020-02-07T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are celebrating their 50th episode by answering YOUR questions!

49- 10 Things Moms Should Stop Doing from 2020-01-21T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine break down the 10 things they think all moms/parents need to stop doing.

48-"Ghosting" from 2020-01-10T07:00

Whether you have "ghosted" someone or been "ghosted" yourself, it seems like everyone is talking about this increasingly common way of suddenly ending relationships without a...

47- Shooting the Sh*t on 2019 from 2019-12-27T07:00

Well, we made It to the end of 2019!  Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for their honest and raw reflection on the past year, and what we have learned.  Happy holidays, and happy new year!  

46- The Postpartum Journey from 2019-12-13T07:00

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. Natasha Sriraman (https://natashamommd.com/ Listen

45- Loss of a Child from 2019-11-29T07:00

**TRIGGER WARNING**

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by a mother who shares her experience of loss, grief, resiliency, and healing around the loss of her child.

44- Gaslighting and Parenting from 2019-11-15T10:00

Gaslighting is a term that has popped up a lot in pop culture recently, so Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine decided to dive in to what gaslighting really means, where the term came from, and how it can i...

43- The Shit We Do For Our Kids from 2019-11-01T07:00

As parents, we do a lot for our kids.  What started as an episode to discuss the shit we all do for our kids quickly became a therapy session for Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine about what they do for t...

42- Get Your Carve On- Halloween Bonus Episode! from 2019-10-25T07:00:02

We have a special Halloween TREAT for you- A bonus episode! Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by master pumpkin carver Jon Neill (www.jonneill.com) who stopped by to talk about all things pumpk...

41- Navigating Modern-Day Motherhood from 2019-10-18T07:00:12

In this special collaboration episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine sit down with Lara Schulte, co-host of Generation.Mom Podcast for a discussion about what it means to be a modern-day mom, how social ...

39- Conversations On Grief, Cultural Identity, And Motherhood from 2019-09-20T07:00:15

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Lara Vanian-Green, creator and host of Armenian Enough Podcast, for a candid discussion about cultural identity, what it means to be "enough", grief,...

38- Boundary Setting from 2019-09-06T07:00:06

Setting boundaries in relationships can be hard. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for a discussion around what boundaries are, how to set them, and why they're important (especially as parents).<...

37- Shooting The Shit About Back To School from 2019-08-23T07:00:16

It's that time of year again-- Back to school! Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they shoot the shit about everything back to school, including anxiety and stress it causes parents, and how to ...

36- How To Cope With Mass-Shootings As A Parent from 2019-08-09T07:00:15

**TRIGGER WARNING** Unfortunately, dealing with random, senseless acts of violence have become a part of our reality as parents. In light of several mass-shootings that have occurred this week, Dr...

35- The Importance Of Play from 2019-07-26T07:00:15

Everyone knows that play is important for kids. But do you know WHY? Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss the benefits of play, the science of play, and some common misconceptions around play.Listen

34- Unresolved Childhood Trauma In Parenting from 2019-07-12T07:00:14

Parenting is hard, but if you have unresolved childhood trauma, it is likely harder. Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for a discussion about trauma, attachment styles, and how having an unresolved chil...

33- Is There A Narcissistic Epidemic? from 2019-06-28T06:46:43

Is narcissism on the rise? What does it mean to be narcissistic, anyway? And how does this come into play when you are a parent, or the child of a narcissistic parent? Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine...

31- Shooting The Shit About Summer from 2019-05-31T07:00:17

Summertime is here! That means sunshine, swimming, and vacations.... but it also means trying to keep your kids busy, coordinating schedules and childcare, extra expenses... Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. ...

30.5- Game Of Thrones And Bad-Ass Parenting from 2019-05-17T07:00:19

Game of Thrones is coming to an end, and we have feelings about it. Join us as we process a few quick thoughts and feelings around the show, and also talk about what it means to be a bad-ass parent...

30- Partner Relationship After Baby from 2019-05-17T07:00:19

Dr. Menije Boduryan-Turner joins us this week to discuss couple relationships and how they change after having a baby. Tune in to find out all the things that COULD go wrong, and how you can preve...

29- History Of Women's Mental Health from 2019-05-03T06:47:01

Happy National Mental Health Awareness Month, and Happy Mother's Day month! To celebrate, we thought we would reflect back on the history of women's mental health. Buckle up for a wild ...

28- Parenting And Technology from 2019-04-19T07:00:04

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Dr. Dustin Weissman (postdoctoral psychotherapist supervised by Dr. Jonine Nazar-Biesman), for a discussion about technology and parenting that ranges from scr...

27- Expat Parenting from 2019-04-05T07:00:02

Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as we sit down with an expat parent from England, and discuss some of the major challenges of raising a family when a large portion of your support system is abroad. W...

26- Parenting In TV And Movies from 2019-03-22T07:00:19

We admit it- we love TV and movies. It's our self-care. But it is also a great resource/way to reflect on issues that come up for a lot of us as parents! Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine in a dis...

25- Polarizing Parenting Topics from 2019-03-08T10:26:37

There are SO many different ways to parent, and lots of topics around parenting that can be polarizing. In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine break down some controversial parenting topics, and...

24- Make Every Day Valentine's Day from 2019-02-22T07:19:29

Well, we missed Valentine's Day. But, really, that's appropriate for this topic. Because this week we talk about how we can make EVERY DAY Valentine's Day by not just reserving one ...

23- Conversations With A Pediatrician from 2019-02-08T06:43:21

Do you ever wish you could sit down and pick the brain of your children's doctor? In this episode, we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Lianne Beerman for a conversation about how she helps suppo...

22 - Mental Health- Stigma, Trauma, And Parenting from 2019-01-25T07:00:13

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine talk about a topic near and dear to their hearts- mental health. Join them for a conversation about the stigma around mental health and barriers to accessing mental health ...

21- Kicking Off 2019 from 2019-01-11T07:00:15

In our first episode of 2019, we welcome our first British guest, talk a little about self-care, ask a LOT of questions about British culture and words ("What's a Bristol England??")...

20- Shooting The Shit About New Years Resolutions from 2018-12-21T07:00:15

5....4....3....2....1! Happy New Year! It's the last episode of 2018! Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they shoot the shit about New Years, and making, keeping, (and breaking) resolutions. S...

19- Sleep from 2018-12-07T07:00:07

What's a sleep regression? How do I deal with naps? When will my child sleep through the night? Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Tracie Kesatie, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, fo...

18- Shooting The Shit About The Holidays (and Other Stuff) from 2018-11-23T18:50

The holiday season is upon us! Join Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine as they shoot the shit about kicking off the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Black Friday, Hanukkah to Christmas, and everything i...

17- PTSD And Parenting from 2018-11-09T07:00:08

In this special Veteran's Day episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by a veteran and his wife for a discussion centered on the impact of PTSD and mental health issues on parenting and an...

16- Shooting The Shit About Halloween from 2018-10-26T06:00:03

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine shoot the shit about all things Halloween. They cover such important topics as costumes, trick-or-treating, and which candies to pair with what wines. So grab yourself some ...

15- Shooting The Shit About Parenthood And Friendships from 2018-10-12T12:40:11

Making friends is hard. Making mom friends is even harder! In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine shoot the shit about the trials and tribulations of making mom/parent friends. Listen

14- Our Relationship With"Stuff" from 2018-09-28T07:34:13

What is your relationship with your "stuff"? Do you have too much of it? How does that happen? We are joined by Tanya Stone, professional organizer and interior stylist, to talk all about...

13- Surrogacy from 2018-09-14T07:13:04

Melissa Steele (mom and surrogate) joins Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine for a discussion about surrogacy, and shares her story about her surrogacy journey, including her decision to become a surrogate, ho...

12- Sex And Intimacy After Kids from 2018-08-31T07:18:15

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Angela Maradiage of Evoleros Sexercise Studio in Los Angeles to discuss all things sex and intimacy after kids. Topics range from how sex and intimacy changes...

11- In-Law Relationships from 2018-08-17T06:51:28

Dr. Aline Tanielian joins Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine in a discussion about the ins and outs of in-law relationships, cultural dynamics that can impact it, and how to improve and cope with difficult re...

10- Experiences Of Stay At Home Moms And Working Moms from 2018-08-03T09:33:01

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work outside of the house full-time, or work part-time, we all have a tough job. Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine sit down with a panel of 3 moms (Morgan, a stay-at-home...

9- Postpartum Depression- Part 2 from 2018-07-27T07:39:04

In this two-part episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In Part 1, they discuss the clinical aspects of postpartum depression...

8- Postpartum Depression- Part 1 from 2018-07-25T17:00

In this two-part episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss postpartum depression and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In the Part 1, they discuss the clinical aspects of postpartum depres...

7- Social Media from 2018-07-20T07:19:11

How does social media impact us as parents? In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine explore topics including the guilt and pressure parents feel around Facebook/Instagram posts, "Pinterest mo...

6- Shooting The Shit About Vacations from 2018-07-13T06:49:24

It's summertime, and that means family vacations are probably right around the corner! Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine shoot the shit about the fun, planning, and stress that goes into vacationing wi...

5- Self-Care from 2018-07-06T06:59:35

What does self-care mean to you? Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine are joined by Dr. Aline Tanielian and Dr. Mike Von Habsburg for a round table discussion about self-care, where they discuss the concept of ...

4- Special Education from 2018-06-29T07:21:57

Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine interview Los Angeles-based parent and special education advocate Andrea Lorant (www.andrealorant.com). Join them as they discuss what it is like to be the parent of kids w...

3- Mom Shaming from 2018-06-22T09:21:16

Mom shaming. If you're a parent, you have likely experienced it (or maybe even been guilty of it!). Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine discuss this all-too-common phenomenon, including common areas of pa...

2- LGBTQ Parenting from 2018-06-14T12:09:35

In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine speak with therapist and parent Dr. Mike Von Habsburg about his experience being a new father, and some of the unique challenges he has experienced as a gay...

1- Shit They Don't Tell You from 2018-06-13T13:05:50

In their first episode of Is It Bedtime Yet? Podcast, therapists and mamas Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine share some insight into shit they don't tell you when becoming parents. Listen

1- Shit They Don't Tell You from 2018-06-13T13:05:50

In their first episode of Is It Bedtime Yet? Podcast, therapists and mamas Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine share some insight into shit they don't tell you when becoming parents. Listen