In this episode, Dr. Mikel Segal welcomes Dr. Wendy Schofer, a pediatrician and emotional health expert, to explore a radically compassionate approach to family wellness—especially around eating habits, emotional patterns, and how we support our kids.
After facing burnout as a mom and doctor trying to “do it all,” Dr. Wendy found healing in lifestyle medicine, yoga, and CrossFit—and when she embraced emotional health as the cornerstone in her pediatric practice she began to see huge transformations in her families.
💬 She now works with families to move beyond the outdated "eat less, move more" model and into emotionally aware, judgment-free conversations about food, body image, and wellbeing. Her 3-step method? It starts with a simple breath: “Pause with an exhale.”
🎲 With creative tools like emotion wheels, playful games, and family improv, Dr. Wendy makes emotional literacy fun, engaging, and doable. Her approach builds emotional connection through curiosity, humor, and play, helping parents and kids grow together.
✨ Key Highlights:
Every eater is an emotional eater—awareness is the first step
Emotional naming and co-regulation are core family skills
"Make your partner look good" — using improv principles for better relationships
❤️ This episode is a must-listen if you want to raise emotionally aware kids without shame or stress.
👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more heart-centered conversations on health, mindset, and meaningful change.
🌟 More About Dr. Wendy Schofer Dr. Wendy Schofer is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Family in Focus, where she helps parents and families navigate weight, eating habits, and emotional health with empathy and laughter. Her signature programs bring play and curiosity into the heart of family wellbeing.
🌐 Explore her resources and free workshops: www.wendyschofermd.com 📩 Get weekly inspiration via her newsletter “The Exhale” 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @wendyschofermd
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