What happened with our brains during the pandemic
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Release Date: 05/05/2023
Heartfelt Conversations: Exploring Emotions and Connection with Jen Person
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Are you craving authentic connections and meaningful conversations? Me too, which is why I turned to my favorite person (Person!) in the world, Jen Person, to have my first coffee conversation.
Jen is a badass executive, leadership and personal development coach, so well-versed in emotional intelligence and.... she is my sister.
We connected for a completely unscripted conversation and let it rip! Join us as we delve into the heart of emotions and sisterhood, in our latest podcast episode
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An exercise to make parenting easier
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Parenting is no joke! It's hard to juggle and figure out all the rules (which none of the kids want to follow).
But there are ways to make it easier. Today we're going to do a reflective exercise to understand how becoming aware of and defining your values creates a foundation for making parenting easier.
Full show notes available here.
YouTube version of Episode #113 here.
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The Power of Being a Real Human: Unpacking Expertise
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Let's weave this together: celebrating certifications, expertise, and defining how you are an expert in your life, health and family. In today's show,
- Wendy celebrates achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
- She discusses the significance of credentials in her coaching journey and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and human connection.
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My simple steps to eat less chocolate
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
I've been destroying the chocolate lately. Specifically, peanut butter M&Ms. In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the process that I'm using to get really clear on the problem and the steps I'm taking to make change.
You're welcome to take the simple steps with me to make any change you want to see in your life.
Full show notes available here.
YouTube version of Episode #111
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A Conversation for Teens and Parents: Creating Supportive Relationships
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Shake It Off: How to shift when you're stressed
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
You're zapped, trying to focus on getting that report done. Or from the kids running on your nerves all day long. And the kids are having a meltdown and just arguing with each other, raiding the cabinets and doing anything but homework.
What do you do?
In today's episode I explore the concept of the "Shake Off," and I swear I'm not singing Taylor Swift the whole time (I.do.not.sing!). What is shaking it off? What does it do? How does it change your physiology? Why does that matter?
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Are you playing ping pong or chess with your kids?
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
As a parent, are you playing ping pong or chess with your kids? It's not all about the games, it's about the approach to being with them.
In this episode we talk about taking some lessons from Improv Comedy and apply them to working with our kids. No one approach is better than another, but is it possible that your go-to (like my strength of being a Maximizer) is keeping you from fully having the experience you want at home?
Let's talk about health, habits, strengths (and their downside), t
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"Snack Sneakers Snonymous": 3 Steps for Parents to Understand the Sneaking
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Are you ready to be a member of the secret parent society, "Snack Sneakers... S-nonymous?"
Parents are frustrated with snack sneaking and want to know how to fix it. Today we talk about 3 steps that you haven't heard before to get to the root of the question, "What do I do about snack sneaking?"
Full show notes available here.
YouTube version of Episode #107 here.
Calling all Hea
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New Choice! A Playful Tool that Works to Create Change
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
Ever notice how you tend to have a soundtrack playing for your life? The same emotions, same story, same day to day.... and don't get me started on the "I'm bored!" soundtrack.
Today we dive into an amazing tool - a game from the world of Improv Comedy - and apply it to our day to day lives.
You see, in improv comedy, we are constantly flexing, changing, trying on new possibilities, and we don't have to save that for the stage. I include examples of my own stuck-ness, and how I used this to
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Why we use shame tactics when it comes to health
Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD
We have to admit it: we all (yes, I) have used shame tactics when it comes to health. It's a part of our culture and once we admit it, we can start being on the look for where we are using the tool of shame against us. Because shame doesn't make anyone healthier. Period. It backfires time and again.
In this episode, I discuss how shame is being used, often covertly, as well as other ways to address actions that can be changed.
As always, there are plenty of examples from real life.
Brains, Pandemics, Weight, and Trauma...
Ooph - yeah, it sounds like a hard topic, but we're going to explore today a few concepts that have been spinning through my head and readings, of course with laughter, stories, analogies and (once again) Allen Iverson references.
Let's talk about the very important function of 2 different parts of our brain: amygdala and prefrontal cortex (aka downstairs and upstairs brains)
with a nod to Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Bryson, PhD wh wrote "The Whole-Brain Child".
We explore the increasing rates of overweight and obesity from 2020 onward, with a different perspective about the why.
And most importantly, what we can do to address the chronic activation we have of our threat detection centers, and why "feeling better" with food and electronics isn't actually helping to heal the underlying wounds.
Full show notes available here.
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Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Optimal health is achieved in combination with your physician, who collaborates with you for your individual health. Talk to your doctor. And tell them about Family in Focus. Mwah!