#373: Freeing Mothers from Worry & Uncertainty with Ciara Burton
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent
Release Date: 07/01/2025
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent
Rethinking childhood education is more important than ever. In this inspiring episode, educator Ana Fabrega shares why traditional schooling is outdated and how parents can nurture creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills at home. She explains how systems like Synthesis are changing the future of learning through games and simulations, why failure is one of the most important gifts we can give our kids, and how parents can support curiosity outside of the classroom. You’ll walk away with practical tips for fostering independence, cultivating a love of reading, and encouraging kids...
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Medical emergencies with kids can feel overwhelming, but what if you knew exactly what to do? In this powerful and practical episode, pediatric ER nurse and mom of four, Shannon Tripp, joins us to share her real-world wisdom on how to handle scary moments with calm and clarity. You’ll learn how to differentiate between urgent care and ER visits, how to stay composed during a choking episode, when to worry about head injuries or broken bones and what symptoms matter most with fevers. We also dive into how to prevent three of the most common emergencies she sees in the ER, the one thing she...
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Puberty often begins earlier than most parents expect and shows up in subtle, easily missed ways. In this episode, we speak with bestselling author and pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson to demystify the emotional, social, and physical changes boys go through during puberty. We discuss what early signs to watch for, why silence is often mistaken for disconnection, and how to keep communication open even when your child begins pulling away. You’ll learn what puberty really looks like (hint: it doesn’t start with facial hair), how hormones affect boys differently than girls, and what parents...
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Birth stories are powerful and deeply personal, and in this episode, Elana opens up about the arrival of her fourth baby, Revi. From early labor and mindset shifts, to choosing a supportive birth team and trusting her intuition, Elana shares the details of her journey to a beautiful home birth at 42 weeks. You’ll hear how she navigated discouraging medical advice and outside influences, and the tools that made the biggest difference in her labor. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to also listen to Ep. 383 | Part 2, where Elana shares her postpartum experience and tips for a...
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Early airway health can shape your child’s long-term development more than you think. In this episode, myofunctional therapist and dental hygienist Caity Hart joins me to break down what parents need to know about expanders, guided growth appliances and how the mouth and airway are connected. We explore how structural oral issues like crowded teeth, mouth breathing and tongue posture can influence sleep, behavior and even facial development. Caity explains the difference between fixed and removable expanders, how to know if your child is a candidate and the importance of early assessment. We...
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Early airway health can shape your child’s long-term development more than you think. In this episode, myofunctional therapist and dental hygienist Caity Hart joins me to break down what parents need to know about expanders, guided growth appliances and how the mouth and airway are connected. We explore how structural oral issues like crowded teeth, mouth breathing and tongue posture can influence sleep, behavior and even facial development. Caity explains the difference between fixed and removable expanders, how to know if your child is a candidate and the importance of early assessment. We...
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Genetic testing is more than just ancestry results. It can be one of the most powerful tools for supporting your child’s long-term health and making informed medical decisions. In this empowering episode, Dr. Elana is joined by board-certified genetic counselor, Natalie Samson, to explore how DNA testing can help personalize everything from supplements to nutrition, vaccine protocols and emotional well-being. One of the most important parts of this conversation is how genetic insights can help assess vaccine risk. You’ll learn how inflammation markers, methylation, detox pathways and...
info_outlineMotherhood can feel like a never-ending cycle of to-dos, emotional burnout, and self-sacrifice. But what if there’s another way? In this heart-centered episode, Steph Greunke sits down with life coach and mom mentor Ciara Burton, who shares how to move from survival mode to a place of soulful fulfillment.
Ciara opens up about her own postpartum struggles, the pressure of perfectionism, and how becoming a mother demanded she become a new version of herself. Together, they explore why doing more isn’t the answer and how aligning your actions with your values can help you feel grounded, energized, and deeply connected to yourself and your family.
Whether you're in the thick of early motherhood or feeling emotionally drained from trying to do it all, this episode will leave you feeling seen and empowered with mindset tools, daily practices, and powerful reminders that you matter too.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
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Motherhood mindset and personal transformation
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The difference between self-care and self-maintenance
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How to stop people pleasing and trust your intuition
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Building emotional resilience in early motherhood
- Strengthening relationships through conscious communication)
Show Notes:
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Sign up for the Becoming Her course
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Free Masterclass: 5 Shifts Empowered Mothers use to Solve Anxiety + Reclaim their Power (without adding to the To-Do List and feeling totally wiped out in the process)
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Follow @ciaramburton on Instagram
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Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
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Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset,an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
“You’re learning how to mother children, but you’re also learning how to mother yourself—which is a different version of you from the you before Motherhood.”
Ciara Burton known as “The Life Coach for Moms,” has created a unique brand that’s freeing Mothers of anxiety and uncertainty by helping them return “HOME” to themselves.
Her unconventional approach has helped hundreds of women heal from toxic patterns and routines that have ultimately become blockages to happiness and success.
In her course Becoming Her; The Next Evolution women awaken to the life they WANT while transforming the “complacent” one they’ve found themselves in - one that looked good on paper, but felt far from fulfilling…
Within Becoming Her, Ciara’s clients go from breaking free from constant questioning, the desire to “get it right” and be “liked” - to owning their value and living life on their own terms all WHILE showing their kids how to do the same. A Mother unleashed and able to express herself freely in the world, is one of the greatest gifts we can give our next generation.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you!
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