Two PTs, Zero Hills Worth Dying On | With Meg Powers
Two Pediatric PTs, Zero Hills Worth Dying On **Featuring Meg Powers, PT, DPT, IBCLC**
Two pediatric physical therapists. Plenty of opinions. Absolutely zero hills worth dying on. Meg Powers is back on Driving Development, and we're tackling everything from fear-mongering in pediatric healthcare to developmental milestones, infant reflux, food allergies, and the importance of being willing to change your mind. We discuss why not everything needs to be labeled a red flag, what happens when healthcare professionals prioritize engagement over nuance, and why good clinical practice requires curiosity rather than unwavering certainty.
Along the way, we get distracted by questionable analogies, shrimp pouches, professional gossip (the collaborative kind), and whether we'll ever manage to stay on topic. It's evidence-informed pediatric conversation with a healthy dose of skepticism, humor, and absolutely no hills we're willing to die on.
In This Episode - Fearmongering and misinformation in pediatric healthcare - Developmental milestones, rolling, and the problem with labeling everything a red flag - Why changing your mind is a strength, not a weakness - Collaboration and communication between healthcare providers - Breathing, balance, and scoliosis research - Food allergies, anaphylaxis personal experience, and gastrointestinal symptoms in infants - Colic, reflux, and the importance of tummy time
About Our Guest Meg Powers, PT, DPT, IBCLC, is a physical therapist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who brings clinical expertise, humor, and a refreshingly nuanced perspective to pediatric development and family-centered care. *A special shoutout to Meg and Provenance Wellness PT & Wellness!* Be sure to check out Provenance Wellness PT & Wellness to learn more about Meg's work and her approach to supporting individuals and families through physical therapy and wellness services.
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