Moms Ask Why

Dr. Paul Thomas, an author and board-certified pediatrician and graduate of Dartmouth Medical School, shares his journey from mainstream pediatrics to advocating for informed vaccine choices and parental consent.
In this conversation, Dr. Thomas discusses vaccine safety concerns, physician incentives tied to vaccination rates, and the growing debate around the childhood vaccine schedule. He explains the differences between oral Vitamin K and the standard Vitamin K injection at birth, and shares his perspective on the HPV and COVID-19 vaccines, which he considers among the most harmful in his opinion.We also cover the potential impact of vaccines on neurodevelopmental disorders, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on public health policy, and his legal battle involving the CDC.
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Goran breaks down the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines and what the new nutrition policy updates mean for families. A leading expert in childhood nutrition, he explains the risks of ultra-processed foods, the impact of added sugar on kids’ health and behavior, and why whole grains and minimally processed foods matter more than ever. Goran is a leading childhood nutrition researcher, Professor of Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
He also shares how he worked alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to help re-shape the national conversation around food policy, advocating for stronger school meal standards and clearer guidance on processed foods.
If you care about children’s health, school nutrition, food policy reform, and reducing sugar intake, this conversation offers practical insight into how the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines could shape the future of family wellness.
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In this episode of Moms Ask Why, we talk with Dr. Amy Shah, MD, double board-certified physician and bestselling author of Hormone Havoc, about the root causes of hormone imbalance in women.
Dr. Shah explains why so many women feel exhausted, anxious, inflamed, and out of rhythm, the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and practical ways to regain balance without fear or overwhelm. She breaks down the science of stress, circadian rhythm, nutrition, environmental toxins, and metabolic health, offering actionable strategies for moms to support hormone health and overall wellness.
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In this episode Dr. Sogol Ash, naturopathic and functional medicine expert, explores the overlooked impact of mold toxicity on health. She explains why conventional medicine often misses it and why parents should advocate for proper testing and treatment.
Dr. Ash shares her journey into functional medicine, the biological effects of mold, the gut-brain connection, and practical detox and wellness tips for moms. Learn how understanding mold toxicity can support family health, prevention, and healing.
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Gaeta discusses his “nature first, drugs last” approach to functional medicine and holistic health. We explore the limitations of modern healthcare, the overuse of pharmaceuticals, and why gut health and the microbiome are central to healing. Dr. Gaeta shares his journey into acupuncture, nutrition, and integrative medicine, and challenges listeners to rethink chronic disease, antibiotics, vaccines, and lifestyle-driven illness through a root-cause lens.
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