In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares sits down with Dr. Jay Gargus and Dave Justus from NeuroQure to discuss the power of early clarity when it comes to autism detection and why earlier intervention can fundamentally change outcomes for children and families.

Dr. Gargus explains the science behind early behavioral therapies and why their impact goes far beyond short-term skill-building. Research shows that early, evidence-based interventions can lead to measurable, lifelong improvements in IQ, social skills, independence, and educational placement, often determining whether a child can thrive in mainstream education or requires ongoing specialized support.

The conversation also tackles a critical and often overlooked issue: access. Dave Justus shares the personal motivation behind NeuroQure’s work and explains why the test is being launched at cost, with installment plans and employer subsidies, while the team works toward insurance coverage. The goal is to prevent families from losing precious years waiting for answers.

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Our kids are growing up surrounded by misinformation about health, beauty, and worth. My new book, My One-of-a-Kind Body, helps kids ages 7–12 understand how their bodies work, what real health means, and how to build body confidence grounded in science, not social media. It features kids of all races, sizes, abilities, and family backgrounds, so every child feels seen and respected.

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What if the stories we struggle to share are the very ones that could help someone else feel less alone?

In this deeply moving episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with physician and author Dr. Rebecca Thompson to talk about her powerful collaborative memoir, Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. The book weaves together the real-life stories of 22 women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, medical trauma, foster care, grief, and the countless unexpected turns that shape family life.

Dr. Thompson shares the origin of the book—born from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications—and why preserving women’s stories felt essential in a culture that often pushes these experiences into silence. Together, Whitney and Rebecca explore themes of isolation, vulnerability, grief, flexibility, and the emotional complexity of becoming—and being—a parent.

Throughout the conversation, they unpack what it means to:

• Feel deeply alone in motherhood, even when surrounded by others
• Let go of rigid expectations and grieve the family life you thought you would have
• Navigate identity when medical knowledge doesn’t protect you from fear or uncertainty
• Face the guilt and self-blame that often show up when our children struggle
• Redefine family beyond biology through adoption, fostering, step-parenthood, and chosen family
• Hold grief and joy at the same time, especially when honoring lost parents and imperfect relationships

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Our kids are growing up surrounded by misinformation about health, beauty, and worth. My new book, My One-of-a-Kind Body, helps kids ages 7–12 understand how their bodies work, what real health means, and how to build body confidence grounded in science, not social media. It features kids of all races, sizes, abilities, and family backgrounds, so every child feels seen and respected.

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In this episode of The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with Kishshana Palmer, speaker, coach, and author of Busy Is a Four-Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less. Together, they dive into what happens when moms finally decide to step off the hamster wheel of over-functioning and start living with more intention, joy, and rest.

You’ll hear:

💡 Why busyness has become the new badge of honor and how it’s isolating us

🧘🏾‍♀️ Kishshana’s Five-Star Wellness Plan to help you identify where you’re out of alignment (physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and community)

💤 The real reason moms struggle with sleep and how Kishshana created bedtime rituals that actually work

🗓️ How to use time-blocking and “buffer blocks” to reclaim your schedule and your sanity

🚫 Why multitasking doesn’t make you more productive and how to practice doing less so you can achieve more

💬 Real talk about canceling plans with integrity, managing guilt, and redefining success beyond everyone else’s expectations

This conversation is honest, empowering, and packed with practical strategies for any mom who’s ever thought, “If I slow down, everything will fall apart.” Spoiler: it won’t( and Kishshana shows you exactly why).

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Whitney and Jordyn also share personal stories, expert insight, and practical tools to help parents replace pressure with presence at mealtimes — and raise confident, curious eaters for life.

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Our kids are growing up surrounded by misinformation about health, beauty, and worth. My new book, My One-of-a-Kind Body, helps kids ages 7–12 understand how their bodies work, what real health means, and how to build body confidence grounded in science — not social media. It features kids of all races, sizes, abilities, and family backgrounds, so every child feels seen and respected.

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