Be On Her Side

Ep 042 - Coming Together to Say Good-bye- For Now

This is the final episode of the 2025 year. Join us as we reflect on our past year and our favorite episodes. Tune in to hear what is next on our Be On Her Side journey.

Ep 041 - Mothering Styles in the Real World

As Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown walked through the woods in this special episode, they illustrated four parenting styles with known film characters. They added adult outcomes, explained pros and cons, and explored how girls experience each style. Listen to find out which parenting style you might be!

Ep 040 - Helping Daughters Unravel Perfectionism

Drs. Lisa Rice and Margaux Brown explore the perfectionism and unrealistic expectations that often take root in girls' minds. Join them as they share their own experiences with perfectionism and discuss practical ways to uncover—and gently challenge—the unhealthy perfectionistic thoughts so common in today's world.

Ep 039 - Better Boundaries, Better Relationships

In this intimate episode, Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown shared personal stories about learning boundaries in friendships, the workplace, and family relationships. They provided insights about signs of unhealthy boundaries, mother-daughter boundaries, and guiding daughters in their own boundary-setting.

Ep 038 - Staying Steady When Your Daughter Isn't Nice to You

In this special episode, Drs. Margaux Brown and Lisa Rice tackle a challenge many mothers face—navigating hurtful or "mean" comments from their daughters. They focus on practical strategies for staying grounded, responding with intention, and strengthening connection.

Ep 037 - (Emotional) Gas Tank on Empty

Drs. Lisa Rice and Margaux Brown unpack emotional exhaustion - what it is, how it shows up, and why moms miss the signs. They explore a wellness model and how moms prioritizing their own wellbeing not only restores energy but also teaches daughters what health and boundaries look like.

Ep 036 - When 'He's Sweet' Turns Scary

In this episode, Drs. Margaux Brown and Lisa Rice discuss the prevalence and nature of unhealthy romantic relationships. They identify some of the characteristics of toxic relationships and offer listeners advice on how to maintain a connection.

Ep 035 - Mom's Tank is on Empty!

Feeling fatigued and burned out in parenting? Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown discussed mom burnout, a model for wellness, and how to recover from and prevent burnout.

Ep 034 - Should You Make Your Daughter Apologize?

Is it important to say, "I'm sorry"? Drs. Lisa Rice and Margaux Brown discuss a story of a mother who is longing for an apology from a parent. Join us as we talk about apologies and when and how to say "I'm sorry"

Ep 033 - What Shapes a Girl's Self-Image (and How Moms Help)

Dr. Margaux Brown and Dr. Vince Culotta discussed how girls develop self-image and how moms can discover what those self-appraisals are. The team included some how-to and how-to-not respond tips when helping daughters develop a positive body image.

Ep 032 - Cracks in the Mirror: Losing My Mini Me

Dr. Lisa Rice, Dr. Vince Culotta, and Dr. Margaux Brown explored the power of a mom's assumptions that her daughter is a carbon copy of her. The team discussed how a mom can boost her daughter's sense of self by saying goodbye to her own expectations.

Ep 031 - Don't Wait to Evaluate: Catching Dyslexia Early

Drs. Lisa Rice, Margaux Brown, and Vince Culotta discussed the neuroscience basis of dyslexia, the science of reading, and the importance of early detection. They discussed mothers' advocacy, girls' self-advocacy, and tools to support learning differences.

Ep 030 - When Food is the Only Choice She Has

Dr. Vince Culotta shared a new client, a 14 year old girl, started eating a very limited pasta-only diet and had lost weight. Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown explored the case with Vince. They discussed the mom's controlling language and the daughter's limited areas to exhibit choice and self-control - other than eating. The team talked about choice at different ages and family interventions.

Ep 029 - Is my Daughter Lazy or is it ADHD?

In this episode, Vince, Lisa, and Margaux talk about girls with ADHD and offer some advice to parents about how to recognize the signs of ADHD in girls and how to begin to take steps to assist their daughters. Parents and teachers often miss girls who might seem "lazy" or unmotivated; however, these girls are actually struggling with a very real disability. Listen in to find out more.

Ep 028 - Helping Girls with ADHD Make and Keep Friends

Drs. Lisa Rice, Vince Culotta, and Margaux Brown discussed the brain-based challenges for girls with executive function deficits and how these affect social skills. The experts discussed clinical experiences with students and clients and provided suggestions for moms to friendship-making for daughters with ADHD.

Ep 027 - Mothering A Difficult Temperament Over The Years

Have you experienced your daughter's classmate or friend as rigid or uncompromising? Maybe you avoid trying new things because it's always a fight, or she requires others in the family to accommodate her needs. Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown discussed that a difficult temperament, an inborn trait, may be underlying this resistance, and explored ways to parent with - not against this characteristic.

Ep 026 - Behind the Smile - Depression and Girls

Ep 025 - She's Your Favorite

Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown discussed the not-uncommon and human experience of favoring one child in the family over others. Unknowingly to the best-intended moms, this bias has consequences for the favored daughter and siblings. The hosts discussed how much of the Mothers' childhood may come into play.

Ep 024 - Saying No

Ep 023 - How to End Things Well

Listen to Dr. Lisa Rice and Dr. Margaux Brown discussing the importance of ending well and saying goodbye. They discuss common reactions to endings and then a process for healthily saying goodbye.