Dr. Dan speaks to husband-and-wife Myra Sack and Matt Goldstein about Fifty-seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way – their powerful memoir honoring the daughter they lost and chronicling their journey helping her live and die. At fifteen months old, Havi was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a fatal neurodegenerative disease that can be revealed through genetic testing but was misreported to the couple. Havi was given just a year to live. Myra and Matt decide to celebrate Havi’s short life and vow to show her as much of the world as they can and they do. This episode is a beautiful and ..read more

Dr. Dan interviews Comedian Ellie Hino about parenting, ADHD, being a weird wife (!), and much more.   Ellie is a self-described “super fun mom, a mediocre wife, and an all around delight.” Dr. Dan talks to Ellie about her silly, honest comedy and her take on the naked truths of married life and motherhood.  Ellie Hino is a Minneapolis based stand-up comic. She just released her debut comedy album Soft Bones in April 2024. Ellie appeared in the 2019 and 2021 Limestone Comedy Festivals, Boston’s Women in Comedy festival, and she’s opened for Maria Bamford, Laurie Kilmartin, and ..read more

Dr. Dan and guest Yemi Penn discuss trauma (in all its forms) on today’s powerful, paradigm-shifting episode. Yemi Penn is an author, documentary producer, speaker, engineer, and fearless thought leader. In her work, she encourages us all to use our trauma as a catalyst for transformation instead of transference.  Dr. Dan and Yemi talk about her mission to disrupt the status quo to evoke radical change. Yemi helps us dissect trauma to build and develop shame resilience and is passionate about empowering others. Yemi Penn is also a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and mother and she works tirel ..read more

This is April’s Sitting Down With Dr. Dan bonus episode. Today Dr. Dan and audio engineer Phil Rossi talk about when your child’s imaginary play is worrisome, self-esteem, teens who want to be in their room alone with the door closed, and #TeacherTok on TikTok. Each month Dr. Dan answers listener questions about parenting (and adulting, too!) on our Sitting Down with Dr. Dan bonus episodes. Please email your parenting questions to podcast@drdanpeters.com or DM us on social media. We read every question and we want to consider yours for a future bonus episode. Our new bonus episodes drop in ou ..read more

Dr. Dan interviews comedian Adam Cayton-Holland about fatherhood and Adam's comedy special Wallpaper about Adam's entrée into #dadlife. Adam says, “I never wanted to be a dad comic, a ‘kids say the darndest things’ comedian. But you write what you know, and I have two boys now.” A lively, funny, and real discussion! Adam is co-host of the podcast The Grawlix Saves the World. Find Adam on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @CaytonHolland or visit his website www.adamcaytonholland.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode). F ..read more

Today Dr. Dan interviews Elise Loehnen – author of the instant New York Times Bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay to Be Good, host of the popular podcast Pulling The Thread, and frequent contributor to Oprah.   Elise’s work and writing explores the ways the patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness. Her Pulling the Thread podcast focuses on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together.   On this episode Dr. Dan and Elise discuss how with awarene ..read more

On this new episode Dr. Dan and guest Kelley Coleman discuss disability and her must-read book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports. According to the CDC, “Every 4 ½ minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States.” That’s 1 in 33. Dr. Dan and Kelley talk about how to navigate the practicalities of parenting a disabled child including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability rights, and what life looks like as a parent caregiver. With over a decade of experience nav ..read more

Dr. Dan interviews the woman who's been described as "the Anna Wintour of motherhood” and one of the first “mommy bloggers” Jill Smokler! Jill launched Scary Mommy as a blog in 2008, sold her hugely successful platform in 2015 (to a media company), and recently launched She’s Got Issues, a new magazine and podcast geared towards women in their 40s - GenX Women.  On this fantastic episode, Dr. Dan and Jill talk about her new platform She’s Got Issues, parenting, her New York Times bestselling books and much more.   Parent Footprint listeners everywhere will enjoy this iconic ep ..read more

Dr. Dan and guest Christine Levy define and discuss the role of an Educational Advocate for students (ages 3-22) and their parents. Christine’s experience in education as an administrator, teacher, and special educator (as well as a parent) led to her advocacy work with children and families nationally. In her discussion with Dr. Dan, Christine guides listeners to a successful path to receive the educational support, services, and placements that their children are entitled to in school. Christine empowers parents to make informed decisions regarding their child’s education and encourages fami ..read more

Dr. Dan talks to Debra Brause, Psy.D., about neurodiversity including her work with parents raising neurodivergent children and working with autistic adults from a neuro-affirming perspective. They also discuss Debra’s Psychology Today essays which cover topics such as a child's new diagnosis, autism, and more. Debra Brause is a psychologist, neuro-affirming parent and neurodiversity advocate and educator.Find more information about Debra and her work at www.drdebrabrause.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode). Follow us @pa ..read more