Beyond Clinical Walls

Most parents know they're supposed to take care of their kids' teeth. The part nobody talks about is when to start, what to use, and how to make it happen when your toddler has other plans. What surprises most parents: your child's oral health begins before their first tooth comes in. And those early habits have lifelong benefits. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, founder and CEO of Firstgrin, and a mom of two under three who brings real clinical expertise and real parenting experience to the table.  In this episode, you'll learn: When to start caring for your baby's mouth How to brush a baby's teeth when they don’t want to sit still When your child should have their first dental visit and what to expect What the science says about fluoride  Learn more about pacifiers and thumb sucking and when it’s a concern Warning signs that mean it's time to call your dentist How to raise kids who don't grow up with the dental anxiety so many of us carry into adulthood Special offer for listeners: Free year of the Oral Care Companion app and 50% off Oral Care Kits at www.yourfirstgrin.com — use code HALFBRIGHT50 🎧 Follow Dr. Ashley Lerman on Instagram and TikTok: @pediatric.dentist.mom | @firstgrin 👉 Find all of Dr. Bayo’s links at https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #pediatricdentist #kidsdentalhealth #babyteeth #whentobrushbabyteeth #toddlerteeth #fluoride #dentalanxiety #childrenshealth #parentingtips #firstgrin #beyondclinicalwalls #drbayo #momlife #newborncare #pediatrichealth

Newborn feeding and sleep questions are some of the most overwhelming parts of the first month. Is this normal? How often should they eat? When should you worry? Bringing your baby home for the first time can feel overwhelming. You leave the hospital with discharge papers and suddenly realize you are responsible for a tiny human who depends on you for everything. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell talks with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Leah Rappaport to answer your biggest newborn questions about feeding, weight gain, sleep safety, white noise, crying, vaccines, postpartum mental health, and when to go to the ER. Whether you are a new parent, expecting a baby, or supporting someone in those early weeks, this episode gives you clear, evidence-based guidance you can trust. In this episode, you will learn:• How often newborns should feed and how to know they are getting enough• What normal weight loss and weight gain look like in the first month• What safe sleep actually means and the non-negotiables• Swaddling, room sharing, and white noise explained• The truth about fed is best and reducing feeding anxiety• Early vaccines in the first month and how to feel confident about them• Top 3 newborn red flags that mean go to the ER immediately About 1 in 8 women report symptoms of postpartum depression. New parents deserve support, clarity, and reassurance, not shame or misinformation. This conversation turns anxiety into confidence and gives you practical tools to navigate your baby’s first month safely. Follow Dr. Leah Rappaport on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.leahrap/ Connect with Dr. Bayo and access all resources:https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo If this episode helped you, share it with a new or expecting parent. You do not have to be perfect. You just need the right information and the confidence to trust yourself. #newborn #newparent #postpartum #safesleep #breastfeeding #formulafeeding #pediatrician #babyhealth #parenting #patientadvocacy #beyondclinicalwalls

Have you ever left a gynecologist appointment feeling dismissed or like your pain wasn't taken seriously? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bayo sits down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, a PA in OB/GYN, founder of Take Back Trust, and author of We Deserve More, to give you real, practical tools to get better gynecological care. In this episode, you'll learn: What trauma-informed care looks like in a real exam room How booking the wrong appointment sets you up to fail before you arrive Exactly what to say when your pain is dismissed How to advocate for yourself without being labeled "difficult" Resources for patients with limited access to care Nikki's book We Deserve More releases May 18th and is available for preorder now. Find Nikki: @nikkivinck on Instagram and TikTok  Resources: Know Your Rights Guide takebacktrust.com  More from Dr. Bayo: linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #womenshealth #gynecology #patientadvocacy #reproductivehealth #traumainformedcare #wedeservemore #pelvicpain #endometriosis #PCOS #obgyn #knowyourrights #dismissedbydoctor #healtheducation #beyondclinicalwalls #DrBayo 

When should you go to the emergency room? It's one of the most Googled health questions, and getting it wrong can cost you thousands of dollars or, worse, your health. In this episode, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell breaks down everything you need to know about emergency room visits, ER billing, patient rights, and when to go to the ER versus urgent care with emergency medicine physician Dr. JMack Slaughter. Dr. JMack Slaughter is a practicing ER doctor in Texas with over 300 million views online and more than one million followers who trust him to make healthcare accessible and understandable. Before dedicating his life to emergency medicine, he toured the country in a boy band and appeared in the film Fat Albert. In this episode, you'll learn: What actually happens from the moment you walk in to the moment you're discharged What the ER is used for How ER triage works and why someone with a serious problem might still wait What patient rights you have in the ER and what you can say yes or no to What to bring and what information to have ready in the ER Whether you're facing a health scare now, supporting a loved one, or just want to be ready, this episode gives you practical tools to advocate for yourself when it matters most. 🎧 Follow Dr. JMack Slaughter (@dr.jmack) on Instagram and TikTok. Music Meets Medicine The Pitt https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo #emergencyroom #emergencymedicine #ER #whentogototheER #doctorexplains #healtheducation #patientadvocacy #pediatrichealth #patientrights #drjmack #beyondclinicalwalls

You take care of everyone else. You push through stress, exhaustion, and warning signs until your body forces you to stop. In this episode, Dr. Bayo is joined by board-certified pharmacist and self-care strategist Dr. Alisha Reed, whose life changed when her blood pressure reached 180/110. After years of counseling patients, she became one, navigating grief, chronic stress, and high blood pressure as a single mother. This conversation reframes self-care as survival, not indulgence. Whether you are burned out, managing high blood pressure, or constantly putting yourself last, this episode breaks down what chronic stress is doing to your body and how to protect your health in realistic, achievable ways. In this episode, you’ll learn: The warning signs that stress is harming your body How chronic stress affects blood pressure and heart health Why self-care myths keep people stuck in survival mode A practical six-step framework you can start using immediately, the REFILL Strategy What to ask your doctor and pharmacist about blood pressure medications How to advocate for yourself when something does not feel right Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and stress plays a major role. February is Heart Month, making this an important reminder that managing stress and blood pressure is essential to protecting your heart year-round. 🎧 Follow Dr. Alisha Reed on Instagram @dralishareed and listen to her podcast Your Self Care Prescription. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs it. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Your health depends on it. https://linktr.ee/Doctor.Bayo