The Parentologist Podcast

Who is Really Behind the Voice of Mickey Mouse?

This week, Dr. Kim is talking with Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse!

Bret Iwan has loved the legacy and story of Walt Disney for as long as he can remember, but never dreamt he would

one day voice Walt’s most iconic character, Mickey Mouse. Iwan decided to pursue his love of art at Ringling

College of Art and Design. Shortly after, he moved to Kansas City, to begin a career at Hallmark Greeting Cards.

After learning of auditions being held to understudy with the third voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, Iwan

wasted no time submitting his high pitched performance. Since 2009, Iwan has been the official voice of Mickey

Mouse, providing the famous falsetto for Disney theme parks around the world, video games, toys, promotional

material, game shows, live shows, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2009-2016), Mickey and the Roadster Racers

(2017-2019), Mickey’s Mixed Up Adventures (2019), and Mickey Mouse Funhouse (2021) television series.

When Iwan is not performing behind the microphone, he continues his passion for design, as well as wood working,

restoration, and steam locomotive engineering. Since 2017, Iwan has worked as a steam mechanic, and engineer

on several railroads, and is currently building his own steam locomotive, much like Walt Disney did.

The opportunities presented by the role continue to surprise him, and he looks forward to “fillin’ in for the boss” far

into the future. Iwan resides in Los Angeles, California.

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How to Manage and Minimize High Functioning Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Social Phobia

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Kelly Vincent about managing high functioning anxiety. Dr. Kelly Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30672) practicing in Encinitas, CA. She is a certified yoga teacher, author of True You: A Self-Discovery Journal and Co-Founder of Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic mental health wellness collective. Her passions include supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. She utilizes a mind-body approach with her clients, as she strongly believes in integrating the whole self in treatment. You can learn more about her practice by visiting drkellyvincent.com or following along on Instagram @dr.kellyvincent. 

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How To Get Your Picky Kids to Eat

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Alyssa Miller. Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, founder of Nutrition for Littles and mama of two. She is also a podcast host for the Nutrition for Littles Podcast and creator of Table Talk, a Picky Eating Program for families. She has a gentle approach for more peaceful mealtimes where little ones can learn to like new foods. She is passionate about teaching moms how to raise healthy, independent eaters and is dedicated to seeing families have success at mealtimes and seeing lifelong healthy eating patterns start at a young age.

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How To Connect with Your Partner and Spice Up Your Sex Life

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Laura Berman all about connecting with your partner and spicing up your sex life. Dr. Laura Berman is the world’s leading expert in sex, love and relationships. She earned two Masters and a PhD degree from New York University and has spent the last several decades helping individuals and couples around the globe love and be loved better. She is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including her latest “Quantum Love.” And she is an award-winning radio host and has her own podcast “The Language of Love.”

Dr. Berman previously hosted her own program “In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman” on the OWN Network, and she is a popular television personality who makes regular appearances on daytime television shows like “The Rachael Ray Show,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “TODAY,” “Good Morning America” and many more. She is a frequent contributor to women’s magazines like Cosmo, Glamour and more.

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Parenting Through Fostering, Adoption, and Down Syndrome

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Kirsten Czernek. Kirstin Czernek is a wife and mom to three beautiful children. After getting her Master's degree and working in the therapy field, she changed courses and owned a women's fitness studio for 7 years. 

10 years into being married, they adopted two biological siblings from foster care. A year later, she became pregnant with a daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. She loves to educate other moms about Down syndrome and being a mom with a special needs child and recently announced they are adopting a child with Down Syndrome and are currently in the process of waiting to be matched with a baby girl. 

She is vulnerable and transparent about her entire motherhood journey and shares the depths of her unique, beautiful, and inspiring story of motherhood. 

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How To Get Your Picky Kids to Eat

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Alyssa Miller. Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, founder of Nutrition for Littles and mama of two. She is also a podcast host for the Nutrition for Littles Podcast and creator of Table Talk, a Picky Eating Program for families. She has a gentle approach for more peaceful mealtimes where little ones can learn to like new foods. She is passionate about teaching moms how to raise healthy, independent eaters and is dedicated to seeing families have success at mealtimes and seeing lifelong healthy eating patterns start at a young age.

How To Connect with Your Partner and Spice Up Your Sex Life

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Dr. Laura Berman all about connecting with your partner and spicing up your sex life. Dr. Laura Berman is the world’s leading expert in sex, love and relationships. She earned two Masters and a PhD degree from New York University and has spent the last several decades helping individuals and couples around the globe love and be loved better. She is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including her latest “Quantum Love.” And she is an award-winning radio host and has her own podcast “The Language of Love.”

Dr. Berman previously hosted her own program “In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman” on the OWN Network, and she is a popular television personality who makes regular appearances on daytime television shows like “The Rachael Ray Show,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “TODAY,” “Good Morning America” and many more. She is a frequent contributor to women’s magazines like Cosmo, Glamour and more.

How Caitlin Stamos Stole the Heart of John Stamos

This week, to prepare for Valentine's Day, Dr. Kim is talking to Caitlin Stamos all about love. Caitlin Stamos is an actress, model, jewelry designer, mom, and wife of John Stamos. Caitlin shares how her and John first met, how he proposed, the most romantic thing he’s ever done for her, and how they prioritize love in their marriage. They also share a jewelry line called St. Amos Jewelry. They design handwoven "My Saint My Hero" bracelets that share the message of love and prayer and are made in global communities rising above poverty. Their LOVE collection is for adults and children.

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Finding the Best Summer Camp for Your Kids

Pamela Briskman is the Vice President of Education at Galileo Learning where she works to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. A graduate of Stanford University with a BA in design and a BS in product design engineering, Pamela has been working at the intersection of education and design for more than 25 years. She served as a Teach for America corps member in Oakland, taught STEM at the American School of Antananarivo in Madagascar, and designed learning experiences for National Science Foundation–funded programs, educational television, toys, and video games. She is also Chief Learning Officer and co-founder at Brainquake, an education technology company with patented game-based learning products that dramatically improve math proficiency. Pamela is also a co-founder of Urban Montessori Charter School and Latitude High School in Oakland, CA.

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Emily Calandrelli from Emily’s Wonder Lab on Motherhood and Making Learning Fun for Kids

This week Dr. Kim is talking with Emily Calandrelli about making science fun for kids! 

Emily is an MIT-engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host. She's the Host and Co-Executive Producer of Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix, she's featured as a correspondent on Netflix's Bill Nye Saves the World and an Executive Producer and host of FOX's Xploration Outer Space.

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