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PARENTING and (PERI)MENOPAUSE

by Dr. Alison Yeung & Dr. Julie Maidment

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Mini Episode: Dr. Yeung on Canada's Proposed Social Media Legislation, News Radio 570

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Mini-Episode: Dr. Yeung talking Canadian social media bans on 570 News

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This is a mini-episode taken from my conversation with Mike Farwell on Newstalk 570. This is an important topics for Canadians right now, as the Liberal party is exploring how to best keep kids safe online. There is a push for social media…
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March 9, 2026 · 17 min

A recent conversation with a patient revealed a rising trend: people are turning to online, unregulated, unapproved peptides for weight loss, often without understanding the risks involved. While approved medications like Wegovy and…
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February 23, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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Episode 4: Kids & ADHD// Practical Strategies for Parents with Mike McLeod

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Episode 3: A Brief Overview of Perimenopause//Should Social Media be Banned for Kids?

January 26, 2026 · 40 min

Alison and Julie sit down to give listeners a brief overview of perimenopause- definitions, diagnosis, and treatment. We hope to bring some clarity and simplicity to a quickly changing field of medicine. In future episodes we will dive…

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About the show

Parenting is hard, especially in today's digital world! Add to this the changes happening in our own bodies during the menopause transition, and everything can feel pretty overwhelming. Hosted by Family Physicians Dr. Alison Yeung and Dr. Julie Maidment, Parenting and (Peri)Menopause is a space for moms to learn about different topics relevant to healthy child development (with an emphasis on raising kids in the digital world), while also learning how to love and care for their own changing minds and bodies. We show up best for our kids when we also show up for ourselves, and we want to support you on that journey.