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Family in Focus®

Wendy Schofer, MD

Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert parenting and family-health show focused on children’s food, body image, weight, and emotional well-being, with occasional external guest interviews. Credible candidates include pediatricians, child psychologists, eating-disorder and body-image specialists, parenting authors, and weight-stigma advocates; booking difficulty is likely medium because the show has featured an award-winning author with relevant subject-matter expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 147

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

solvingforjoy@joypointsolutions.com

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Host

Wendy Schofer, MD - Board-certified pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience helping families build healthier relationships with food, body image, and emotional well-being.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise or published work in child health, parenting, body image, weight stigma, bullying, or eating disorders; lived experience with a clearly relevant perspective may also be suitable.
Required Achievements:  
Award-winning authorship, Published books addressing children’s body image or weight-related experiences, Recognized expertise in parenting, pediatric health, or eating-disorder prevention

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Fipps - Weight-based Bullying, Weight Stigma, Body Shame, Eating Disorders, And How Parents Can Discuss Children’s Bodies And Weight Without Reinforcing Shame.

Recent Topics

Body Image, Weight Stigma, Parenting, Pediatric Health, Eating Disorders

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Family in Focus®
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Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck

September 02, 2026

Perfectionism Is Keeping You StuckIf you keep waiting until you feel completely ready, have the perfect plan, or know exactly how things will turn out, you may never begin.In this episode of Family in Focus, I’m talking about how perfectionism can quietly turn into procrastination, especially when you’re trying to make meaningful changes for yourself or your family.We’ll explore why you don’t need to have everything figured out before you take the first step, how being honest about your own i...

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Intuitive Eating for Kids

August 26, 2026

If you’ve been told to “let your child listen to their body,” you may be wondering what that actually looks like when they refuse dinner but happily ask for snacks five minutes later.In this episode of Family in Focus, I’m breaking down five things parents need to know about intuitive eating and kids, including why an approach designed for adults may not translate directly to a child who is still learning to recognize hunger, fullness, and satisfaction.We’ll talk about the difference between ...

Before You Talk to Your Child About Their Weight, Ask Yourself This

August 19, 2026

What happens when comments about a child’s body stay with them long after childhood? And how can you protect your child from carrying the same shame, fear, and judgment many of us grew up with?In this special episode of Family in Focus, I’m joined by Lisa Fipps, award-winning author of the middle-grade novel Starfish. Lisa shares how her experiences with weight-based bullying inspired the book and why its message continues to resonate with children and adults.We talk about weight stigma, body...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Family in Focus®?

Family in Focus® is hosted by Wendy Schofer, MD. Its publicly listed email is solvingforjoy@joypointsolutions.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Family in Focus®?

The publicly listed email for Family in Focus®: solvingforjoy@joypointsolutions.com.

How many listeners does Family in Focus® have?

Podseeker estimates Family in Focus® reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Family in Focus®?

Family in Focus® typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise or published work in child health, parenting, body image, weight stigma, bullying, or eating disorders; lived experience with a clearly relevant perspective may also be suitable. Common among recent guests: Award-winning authorship; Published books addressing children’s body image or weight-related experiences; Recognized expertise in parenting, pediatric health, or eating-disorder prevention. Recent guests include Lisa Fipps.

How hard is it to get booked on Family in Focus®?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Family in Focus® cover?

Recent episodes cover Body Image, Weight Stigma, Parenting, Pediatric Health, and Eating Disorders. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

solvingforjoy@joypointsolutions.com

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