I'm Dr. Meg Meeker, a practicing pediatrician, parent, and grandparent in addition to being a coach, speaker, and author, so I've seen parenting from every angle.
After helping over 100,000 parents become more consistent role models for their children, I can definitively say that being a great parent doesn’t need to be complicated. It really just comes down to boundaries and discipline.
In this episode, Bruce talks about how he is passionate about helping young adults plan and live an intentional and fulfilling life. Bruce coaches young adults to take responsibility for their relationships with God and their family/friends, what career to pursue and managing their money.
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There are times in life when God shows Himself so clearly it’s hard not to want to tell the world about it. In 18 Days of Grace, Nate and Anna Weeber share the terrifying, uncertain, and faith-building adventure when Anna experienced a severe ruptured brain aneurysm at 26 weeks pregnant.
Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She has become a leading advocate for autistic communities and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals.
You won’t want to miss this episode! Dr. Meeker brings in some experts to talk about kids and transgender issues. They discuss what the medical data shows not just nationally, but worldwide.
A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. We can all help prevent suicide!
Listen, as Dr. Meeker interviews Tori Hope Peterson on being in the foster system and how it changed her life completely. There were trauma’s and bad experiences but out of all of this, she became strong in Christ through the love of a few important people in her life.
Starting first with her own relationship with food, Autumn decided to try a “whole food” diet which included dairy free and gluten free foods. Her husband joined her in this journey and her 5 boys shortly thereafter. In this episode Autumn shares how food helped her and her family feel better.
In this episode, Dr. Meeker talks with Dennis Prager about his new book, Deuteronomy- God, Blessings and Curses in his Rational Bible Series. He answers some difficult questions about God and loving God; as well as shares from his heart about his love for the first five books of the Bible.
In this episode, Dr. Meeker and Dr. Peck talk about the hard topics of depression and anxiety and how to help our teens through these tough issues. Talking with your primary care provider is the best place to start to get your teen the help and resources they need.
In this episode, Dr. Peck shares about her book and how to navigate through life's toughest issues. As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids.
Dr. Meeker talks with Roland Warren who is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. He has used his own life experiences to address the role of fathers in the pregnancy and/or abortion process through Care Net and pregnancy centers.
Dr. Ross Greene sits down with Dr. Meeker to discuss his book, The Explosive Child and the approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS). Dr. Greene discusses the problems and frustrations that make a child have concerning behaviors are caused by unsolved problems.
Dr. Carol Swain and Dr. Meg Meeker engage in a candid discussion between two professionals - an African American and a Caucasian - whose conversation about hot-button topics shines a fresh perspective on what our kids are being bombarded with, in the classroom and in every day life.
A parent's critical/self-sabotaging mindset can be passed down to their children. Best-selling author Jon Acuff shares how choosing to think and speak positively about ourselves (and teaching our teens to do the same), can literally change the trajectory of our lives.
Alyssa Blask Campbell is the founder of Seed & Sow, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers & caregivers tools to raise emotionally intelligent children. Deeply passionate about creating a shame-free, judgment-free community, Alyssa insightfully shares her expertise in this area.
Is there a way for teens & young people to date & bring glory to God? Many voices are eager to chime in on this conversation, yet it often feels overwhelming with no clear answers—until now. Joining Dr. Meg are husband/wife duo Tovares & Safa Grey, as they discuss their new book, "Godly Dating 101."
Stop wasting time! Turn a mundane life into one of adventure & blessing! Ken Harrison, Chairman/CEO of PromiseKeepers, joins Dr Meg to discuss his book, "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World." He weaves together powerful stories & deep truths from Scripture to point you to the life God has for you.
What do you do if you suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum? Jessica Daley, the mother of a now 6-yr old son diagnosed with autism, joins Dr. Meg in a conversation where she vulnerably and honestly shares both the struggles & the joys from her journey as a parent of an autistic child.
Abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days, Jessica Buchanan was ultimately rescued by the elite SEAL Team Six. Jessica faced and overcame impossible odds that not only changed and affected her life as an individual, but also as a parent to her children.
Available on streaming platform PureFlix, full-length feature film "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters," based on Dr. Meg's book by the same name, stars Bart Johnson & Robyn Lively who join Dr Meg to discuss the significance of the movie & lessons they've learned as parents to their own children.
The physical, emotional, hormonal and societal challenges that kids are facing today can be overwhelming. But there are things that a parent can do to help ensure a secure foundation for their children. Erica Komisar joins Dr. Meeker to discuss the alarming mental health crisis in America today.
Dr. Marie Seiler, a pediatrician recently retired from practice after 35 enjoyable years of caring for children and their caregivers, joins Dr. Meg to discuss the all-important topic of kids and nutrition. Listen in as Dr. Seiler shares healthy nutrition and supplement tips for kids, from birth on.
What would it look like to raise a generation of boys who see vulnerability as a strength & prioritizing their mental health as wisdom? Join David Thomas, author & director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling, as he shares helpful tools on how to teach your son to develop emotional capacity.
An expert on autism by life experience - having a husband and two grown sons on the autism spectrum, and through decades of personal research - Jennifer Wynn Stoll joins Dr. Meeker to discuss the effects and challenges of autism and her passionate pursuit as an autism advocate.
When it comes to girls & young women discovering their identity and personal value, they often cannot grasp just how important they really are. Dr. Meg sits down with Allie Marie Smith to discuss her book, “Wonderfully Made,” birthed out of Allie’s own personal story of self-doubt & depression.
If your teen is abusing substances, what should you do? What are the best steps to take? Dr. Meg talks with mental health & substance abuse counselor Richard Capriola, who gives clear insight & direction to parents who may be confronting this issue. Learn which warning signs to watch out for!
“I have learned so much from her! I love her books and her podcasts. She really gets it and puts information into terms so that I can get it also"
“I was skeptical of this…but I was desperate…not only is he (my son) taking decent naps now but I can put him down awake and he rolls over and goes to sleep. Last night he slept 11 pm-5:45am which was HUGE…”
“I read a lot, finishing 76 books last year alone. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters is easily a top five all-time book for me and a must read for anyone raising daughters.”
