Ep. 80: Dr. Michele Borba & Whitney English of Plant Based Juniors

Alex and Shane discuss their plans to make positive lifestyle changes, and letting go of the bad habits they picked up during winter hibernation.

 

Educational psychologist and author Dr. Michele Borba discusses her new book, "Thrivers," which details why some kids struggle while others shine, and what strategies parents can use to encourage the development of resiliency in their children. 

 

Registered Dietician and cofounder of Plant Based Juniors, Whitney English, discusses how to healthfully raise plant based kids, busts myths, and shares ways that omnivorous families can add more plant based meals to their routine. 

 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to enjoy wine while breastfeeding, navigating dating in today's climate, adoption, when to start getting intimate after delivery a baby, and more!

 

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