Parental stress is more than just a mental burden—it’s a physiological reality that can affect your hormones, digestion, energy levels, and emotional health.
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine practitioner, author and mother of three about how modern parents can better understand and address the root causes of stress.
From hidden toxins and nutrient deficiencies to chronic fatigue and emotional overload, this article explores how stress shows up in the body—and what parents can do about it. Learn how functional medicine uses advanced testing and personalized protocols to help individuals restore balance, improve resilience, and reclaim their energy.
Dr. Newsome also shares how parental stress impacts children, why modelling healthy habits matters, and simple, realistic strategies parents can implement today—from better nutrition and sleep habits to emotional regulation and transition routines.
DR. ALICIA NEWSOME
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Entrepreneur
Bestselling Author
International Speaker
Teacher
Mother of 3
“Energy is the real currency. When it comes to time with our kids, it’s not just about having more time—it’s about the energy that we’re bringing to that situation. Is mom happy?”
