What Your Pediatrician Wishes You Knew—and How To Get The Most Out Of Every Visit

Pediatricians are more than just doctors--they can be a star player on your parenting team. This week on "The Lisa Show," pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer joins Lisa to share why pediatrician visits matter so much. He explains how to get the most out of every appointment--from writing down your questions ahead of time to building a relationship with your pediatrician so they can reinforce the values you’re teaching at home. Dr. Spencer also covers important topics like managing fevers, supporting picky eaters, and danger-proofing your home. Plus, he shares why it’s helpful to let your kids lose at games and how that can build resilience and teach them to navigate disappointment. Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you make the most of every visit and every conversation with your child’s doctor.

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The Law of Love: Letting Go of Transactional Faith

In this unforgettable conversation, Heather chats with Hall of Fame quarterback and author Steve Young to explore one of the most transformative concepts: The Law of Love. Steve invites us to examine how our culture—especially within faith communities—often leans into transactional patterns in relationships, spirituality, and even identity. Through powerful personal stories, including his own wrestling with anxiety, legacy, and identity after football, Steve shares how embracing a non-transactional, love-centered approach has changed the way he sees God, himself, and others. Whether you're struggling with parenting, faith transitions, or your own self-worth, this episode will challenge you to reframe your lens and find healing through the eternal, unearned love that transcends performance.

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Planning a Better (Not More Expensive) Summer For Your Family

Summer can feel like a cruise...except you're the director. You’re in charge of the schedule, the entertainment, the food, the fun and it can get overwhelming fast. Jordan Page from "Fun, Cheap, or Free" joins Lisa to talk about how to sail through summer without running yourself into the ground. She shares smart, practical tips on setting a “fun budget” to save money, managing screen time, coordinating friend time, planning meals, carving out moments for yourself, and creating meaningful memories along the way.

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How To Heal Your Trauma For Better Parenting

It’s hard to be the parent we want to be when we’re carrying wounds from our own childhood. Therapist and coach Michael Anderson helps parents heal their past so they can show up more powerfully for their families in the present. In this episode, he shares 3 practical ways to start that healing journey and explains how doing the work can lead to deeper, more genuine connections with the people we love most.

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Parenting with Peace

In this episode, Heather is joined once again by life coach Tiffany Rhoton to explore the delicate art of parenting young adults. Tiffany shares how parents can let go of control, embrace agency, and build strong, lasting relationships by parenting from love instead of fear. With wisdom drawn from gospel principles and her deep coaching experience, Tiffany discusses practical ways to support young adults, even when their decisions differ from parental expectations. This episode is a beautiful reminder that trust, unconditional love, and connection are the true foundations of powerful parenting.

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Why the Hajj?

Steve sits down with Imam Shuaib Din, who is the director of religious affairs at Utah Islamic Center located in West Jordan City, Utah. He and Steve have a conversation about the Hajj, ritual, and how he ended up in Utah. Born in Wisconsin and raised in Chicago, he graduated from the Institute of Islamic Studies in Dewbury, England, and completed a 5-year course in Islamic Theology at Dar ul Uloom University in Karachi, Pakistan. He is the recipient of the World Peace Federation’s Ambassador of Peace Award and the Utah Office of Ethnic Affairs’ Community Service Award.

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Healing, Hope, and Help for Foster & Adoptive Families

In this episode, Coach Bonnie Butler shares her powerful journey as a mother of 10—including six adopted children—and the challenges and healing that come with foster and adoptive parenting. She opens up about emotional regulation, rebuilding relationships, and letting go of guilt and control. Bonnie also introduces her free virtual summit designed to support foster and adoptive parents with tools like EFT, handling meltdowns, advocacy in schools, and more. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking greater compassion and connection in parenting.

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Doctrine and Covenants 29

In His final moments before Gethsemane, Christ prayed for something powerful—unity. But what does it actually mean to be "one" with God and each other? John explores the Savior's intercessory prayer, how it connects to the Atonement, and why unity is one of the most divine attributes we can develop. If you've ever felt disconnected from God or others, this discussion will give you fresh insight into Christ’s ultimate desire for His followers.

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