Pediatrician in Your Pocket

About Pediatrician in Your Pocket

Ever wish you could text your pediatrician bestie at 2 a.m. when your kid spikes a fever—or refuses to sleep for the third night in a row?! That’s the vibe here. I'm Dr. McCullough—a pediatrician and mom who knows how overwhelming parenting can be (even with a medical degree). In this podcast, we dive into all things child health and development, but with zero judgment, just facts and empathy. You’ll get: Science-backed advice that actually makes sense The latest pediatric updates broken down simply Real talk about the messy parts of mom life Tips you can actually use without Googling five more things If you're a parent who wants answers you can trust without feeling overwhelmed or shamed, you're in the right place!

Publisher

Becca McCullough, MD

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2025

Latest episode

2 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

   HFMD is running rampant in our neighborhood right now so what a good time to chat about it!! While HFMD looks scary...thankfully it self-resolves. Buckle up for a week of popsicles, yogurt and soft foods while those mouth sores heal. Let me know what you think! @beccamccullough_md pediatricianinyourpocket@gmail.com

2. 

   11 Aug 2025

   Life Update, Random toddler things & Vaccines

   Life has been crazy crazy since ending residency 2 months ago. This episode is a life-update on what's been going on in the crazy toddler world we live in. Hope yall are having a great week! Connect with me! instagram: @beccamccullough_md tiktok: @beccamccullough_md twitter: @pediatricianinyourpocket email: pediatricianinyourpocket@gmail.com

3. 

   28 Jul 2025

   The Pink Eye Panic: What Parents Need to Know

   Woke up to your kid’s eye crusted shut? Wondering if it’s allergies, an infection, or just daycare drama? In this episode, I break down everything parents need to know about pink eye — from how to spot it, when to call your pediatrician, and how to keep it from spreading like wildfire through your house (or daycare)! We’ll cover the different types of conjunctivitis (yes, there’s more than one!), treatment tips, and red flag symptoms you should be watching out for! Itchy eyes? Tune in — I’ve ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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