The Confident Mom Podcast
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The Confident Mom Podcast is a calm, practical space for moms who are done with the endless Googling spiral. Hosted by Mary Brooks — a pediatric PA with over a decade of clinical experience and a mom of three — each episode breaks down common childhood health concerns so you can understand what's normal, what to watch for, and when it's time to reach out for help. This podcast is educational — not medical advice. It's designed to help you feel more confident — not more anxious — as you care for your kids.
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Why Smart Moms Panic When Their Own Kids Get Sick
If you’re calm, capable, and decisive in most areas of life—but feel completely different when your own child gets sick—you’re not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, we talk about why even thoughtful, intelligent moms can feel overwhelmed when it comes to their child’s health, an
How Calm Moms Think Differently
Have you ever known what a symptom usually means — and still felt that knot in your stomach when it was your own child? In this episode, I share a moment from early in my career — standing in a Disney World hotel room with a febrile toddler — that changed the way I think about parenting, medicine, a
The Short Office Visit - How to get your questions answered
Have you ever left your child’s doctor appointment feeling like you just ran a race — and still didn’t get your questions answered? In this episode, I’m breaking down why pediatric visits often feel so rushed — and more importantly, how you can walk into even a short appointment feeling prepared, ca