TW: Breast cancer

We're kicking off 2026 by talking about BOOBS! We chatted with Dr. Dana Bonaminio, a world-class radiologist, mom of 2, and breast cancer survivor, about all things breast-related. We cover basic breast health must-knows, what mammograms do & why they're so important, and factors that increase your risk of breast cancer.

Plus, we may have coined the term "jiggle-ometer"...

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Music by Ben Scott

Motion Design by Banona.co

Starting solids can feel overwhelming. From fear around choking to pressure about doing baby-led weaning “the right way,” many parents are left confused, anxious, and unsure where to begin.

In this episode of What I Wish I Knew, we sit down with Jenny Best, founder and CEO of Solid Starts, to break down the science and reality of feeding babies real food. Jenny shares evidence-based guidance on baby-led weaning, gagging versus choking, oral development, and how babies actually learn to eat.

We talk about why gagging is a normal and important part of development, why babies don’t need teeth to eat real food, and how letting babies self-feed can reduce choking risk. Jenny also explains how pressure at the table can backfire, contributing to picky eating and negative food relationships later on.

This conversation covers:

• The difference between gagging and choking
• Why gagging is developmentally normal
• How babies learn to map their mouths and chew safely
• Common myths about starting solids and baby food
• Why self-feeding supports long-term feeding skills
• How to approach holiday meals and family food pressure
• Tools and resources that actually help parents feel confident

Whether you’re preparing to introduce solids, already in the thick of feeding a baby, or supporting a new parent, this episode offers practical, reassuring, and science-backed advice to help you feel more confident at the table.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?” — this episode is for you.

TW: Pregnancy loss & infertility

We sat down with Dr. Jessica Zucker—psychologist, author, and creator of the #IHadaMiscarriage movement—for a conversation about the silence surrounding pregnancy loss, infertility, and grief, among many other experiences that women share. We learned about how deeply conditioned that silence is, and the true cost of carrying these feelings alone.

Jessica shares why speaking your truth matters, how story-sharing can be healing (without necessarily being performative), and what it can look like to finally break the silence.

This episode gets a little heavy at times, and it's deeply human.

Follow Dr. Zucker on Instagram: @ihadamiscarriage

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Music by Ben Scott

Motion Design by Banona.co