Episodios

  • Ep 152: Strategies to manage our parenting worries, with Dr Hope Seidel pediatrician and parenting coach
    Sep 16 2024

    Episode 152 Ask Dr Jessica podcast is joined by Dr Hope Seidel, pediatrician and parenting coach. This episode is a lovely and insightful conversation with Dr Seidel --and we talked about how to help parents manage their worries around their kids. This episode is meant to help parents who worry, and want to avoid putting their worries on their children.

    Dr Hope Seidel is available to connect with parents, and she coaches virtually all over the country. To learn more about her, check out her website where you can schedule a complimentary consult: www.parentwithhope.com
    Also, follow her on IG @parentwithhope or on facebook: Parent with Hope

    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
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    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 151: Promoting Jaw Health: tips with teeth grinding, sleep apnea, migraines and more! with Dr Victoria Wexley, oral facial pain specialist
    Sep 9 2024

    Episode 151 of Ask Dr Jessica, joined by Dr. Victoria Wexley DDS
    Board Certified in Orofacial Pain and Fellow of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. In this episode we discuss everything you've ever wondered about the jaw and jaw health--And this includes proper texting posture, gum chewing, and teeth grinding. We also discuss connection of jaw issues to sleep apnea and migraines. Thank you to Dr Wexley, I learned so much and I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with my listeners.

    To learn more about Dr Wexley's practice, which specializes in head and neck pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea check out:
    https://wexleymedical.com/

    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
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    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 150: Back pain & adolescents: posture, stretching, backpacks and more! with Dr David Skaggs
    Sep 2 2024

    Episode 150 with Dr David Skaggs (part 2)! This week we discuss everything you need to know about back pain and adolescents. For example, Dr Skaggs explains when to worry about back pain. He also describes ways to protect our backs---we talk about proper posture techniques, stretching, backpacks and more.

    Thank you Dr Skaggs for sharing your knowledge and expertise about pediatric back and spine health.

    Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children.


    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 149: Truths and Myths: What can be done to prevent sports injuries? With Dr David Skaggs, pediatric spine surgeon
    Aug 26 2024

    Episode 149 with pediatric spine surgeon, Dr David Skaggs. In this conversation, Dr Skaggs explains what can be done to prevent and recover from sports injuries. We discuss sleep, stretching, lifting and even ice baths, and what he says may surprise you! Please stay tuned for episode 150 with Dr Skaggs, where we discuss back pain in general--common injuries, red flags and recovery and prevention. He is a wonderful doctor and human being, and I am so grateful to have had Dr Skaggs on Ask Dr Jessica.

    Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children. He is accepting new patients, 310-423-6665.

    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep: 148 How to talk and connect with your teen, with Janine Halloran LMHC
    Aug 19 2024

    In this episode we talk to Janine about how to talk to teens and the importance of building a connection with them. The guest, Janine Halloran, shares her inspiration for creating the Coping Skills for Kids and Coping Skills for Teens workbooks. These books teach kids and teens coping skills and strategies . They also explore how to support teens facing emotional distress and social problems. The conversation ends with a discussion on how to approach teens who shut down and don't engage in conversation. In this conversation, Janine Halloran provides advice for parents on how to communicate with their teenagers and navigate their emotional ups and downs. Janine also discusses the topic of friendships and offers guidance on helping teenagers make quality friendships. Additionally, Janine shares coping strategies for teenagers, including labeling their emotions, channeling anger into positive energy, and using deep breathing techniques.

    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 147: What you need to know from a pediatric neurosurgeon: a conversation about head injuries, head size, epilepsy and more!
    Aug 12 2024

    This week we are honored to welcome pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Bonda to Ask Dr Jessica! We have an indepth conversation about head injuries, large and small head sizes, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, recent advancements in his field of medicine, and more! Parents, you'll enjoy Dr Bonda---he's articulate, thoughtful, and you'll learn so much!

    Dr. Bonda is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He received his BA in neuroscience at The University of Pennsylvania and his MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his neurosurgical residency training at The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he went on to complete his fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at The University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital. At Cedars-Sinai/Guerin Children’s, Dr. Bonda runs the surgical epilepsy program along with pediatric epileptologist Dr. Debbie Holder where they provide comprehensive epilepsy care for patients with drug resistant epilepsy.

    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 146: An integrative pediatrician's take on environmental toxins, co-sleeping, screen time, sunscreen and more! ! Part 2 with Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh
    Aug 5 2024

    Part 2 continuing my conversation with Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh on Ask Dr Jessica, where we discuss concepts in his new book. We discuss the importance of parents trusting their parenting instinct, how to minimize toxin exposure, balancing screen time, co-sleeping, pediatric milestones and more!

    To check out Dr Gator's new book, check out: "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": The integrative pediatrician's guide to the first 3 years.


    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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  • Ep 145: Parenting at your Child's Pace: by Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh
    Jul 29 2024

    Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh joins this weeks Ask Dr Jessica to talk about his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": a parenting guide for the first 3 years. Dr Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, and in this podcast we have a great conversation about what integrative pediatrician is exactly, and what his philosophies in general are about parenting and medicine. Our conversation will be a two part series --on this episode we discuss setting boundaries, technology, teaching healthing eating habits, and the importance of reading food labels.

    To learn more about Dr "Gator":
    Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018.

    He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others.

    He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com

    Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support.

    The link to his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": The integrative pediatrician's guide to the first 3 years.





    Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

    Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.

    Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
    Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
    Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com

    The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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