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Moms Matter: Burnout Solutions & Self‑Care for Working Moms

Moms Matter: Burnout Solutions & Self‑Care for Working Moms

Written by: Dr. Susan Landers MD
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 Moms Matter tackles the real‑world struggles of today’s working mother—burnout, career/caregiver balance, and the quest for ongoing self‑care. In each episode, host Stacey Chillemi (The Advisor) sits down with neonatologist and bestselling author Dr. Susan Landers to uncover:
  • Burnout Prevention & Recovery: Evidence‑based strategies to recognize, treat, and prevent chronic stress and exhaustion
  • Career & Family Harmony: Tactics for navigating workplace demands while nurturing flourishing family life
  • Self‑Care Roadmap: Simple daily rituals and mindset shifts that restore energy, resilience, and joy
  • Expert Insights & Resources: Free solutions guides, worksheets, and actionable tools to empower your journey
Whether you’re returning to work postpartum, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply juggling too many plates, Moms Matter equips you with the roadmap to sustainable well‑being—body, mind, and heart.

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Episodes
  • Why You Keep Yelling at Your Kids (Even When You Don’t Want To)

    Why You Keep Yelling at Your Kids (Even When You Don’t Want To)
    Jan 5 2026
    If you’re a loving parent but keep snapping, yelling, or shutting down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to change it. Susan Landers talks with Dr. Melanie Gray (RN, PhD) about trauma-informed parenting, how stress patterns get passed down through behavior, and simple regulation tools (including the STOP IT framework) that help you respond on purpose.

    You’ll learn 👇
    🧠 Why triggers feel bigger than the moment (trauma + modeling)
    🚦 How to notice dysregulation before you explode
    🛑 The STOP IT framework for emotion management
    🤝 Why apology + repair builds emotionally safe kids
    ⏰ How protecting family time reduces conflict (love = T-I-M-E)

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moms-matter-burnout-solutions-self-care-for-working-moms--6340642/support.

    Connect with Susan Landers
    🔗 Explore more resources + insights on work-life balance: ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/⁠
    📚 Follow Dr. Susan Landers, MD for newborn care + parenting guidance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/⁠
    📖 Get Dr. Landers’ book So Many Babies (career + motherhood + resilience): ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/book/⁠
    👏 Subscribe to her Substack newsletter (2,000+ subscribers in one month): ⁠https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com/⁠
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    30 mins
  • RSV & Your Baby: Important and Lifesaving Tips for Moms

    RSV & Your Baby: Important and Lifesaving Tips for Moms
    Dec 5 2025
    RSV is frightening when it’s your baby struggling to breathe.

    In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with neonatologist Dr. Susan Landers to break down RSV in a simple, calm, and practical way so moms can move from panic to a clear plan.

    You’ll learn how to:
    🫁 Understand what RSV is and why infants—especially preemies—are at higher risk
    👶 Spot red-flag symptoms in babies and know when to call the pediatrician or go to the ER
    💉 Use new RSV prevention tools (like long-acting antibodies and maternal vaccines) to cut hospitalization risk
    🤱 Support your baby’s breathing and recovery at home while managing your own fear and stress
    💼 Navigate RSV season as a working mom and why trauma-informed care matters for burned-out mothers

    This conversation is especially helpful for moms 25–40 who want evidence-based guidance, not panic.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moms-matter-burnout-solutions-self-care-for-working-moms--6340642/support.

    Connect with Susan Landers
    🔗 Explore more resources + insights on work-life balance: ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/⁠
    📚 Follow Dr. Susan Landers, MD for newborn care + parenting guidance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/⁠
    📖 Get Dr. Landers’ book So Many Babies (career + motherhood + resilience): ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/book/⁠
    👏 Subscribe to her Substack newsletter (2,000+ subscribers in one month): ⁠https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com/⁠
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    30 mins
  • Teen Cannabis Dangers: What Parents Must Know

    Teen Cannabis Dangers: What Parents Must Know
    Oct 27 2025
    Think cannabis is “no big deal”? Think again... especially for teens and moms-to-be.

    Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Susan Landers to unpack the real risks of today’s high-potency Cannabis—addiction, mental health fallout, pregnancy, and breastfeeding concerns—and why parents need open, judgment-free conversations with their kids.

    We wrap with a fast, clear primer on RSV prevention (yes, there are powerful new options) so families head into fall ready.

    What you’ll learn:
    • The hidden dangers of high-potency cannabis for teens & young adults
    • Cannabis use disorder & cannabis hyperemesis; what to watch for
    • Pregnancy & breastfeeding: what “crosses the placenta” really means
    • Kid safety 101 (edibles, storage, accidental ingestion)
    • RSV basics + the new preventative meds parents should know about
    Loved this episode? Share it with a parent friend, rate the show, and subscribe for the upcoming RSV-in-babies deep dive with Dr. Landers.


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moms-matter-burnout-solutions-self-care-for-working-moms--6340642/support.

    Connect with Susan Landers
    🔗 Explore more resources + insights on work-life balance: ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/⁠
    📚 Follow Dr. Susan Landers, MD for newborn care + parenting guidance: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/⁠
    📖 Get Dr. Landers’ book So Many Babies (career + motherhood + resilience): ⁠https://susanlandersmd.com/book/⁠
    👏 Subscribe to her Substack newsletter (2,000+ subscribers in one month): ⁠https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com/⁠
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    37 mins
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