Baby's First Podcast
Hosts Dr. Ruchi Gupta and Comedian Traci Stumpf are here to help answer your new parent questions, with help from experts from all walks of life! Join us on our journey as we talk all things parenting.

Episode 6: Food Without Fear
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH
September 22, 2021
In this episode, Traci speaks to Dr. Gupta about her new book – Food Without Fear. In her new book Dr. Gupta illuminates what she has coined the food reaction spectrum—a revolutionary way to look at food-related conditions—and offers a new approach to managing adverse responses to food with a practical plan to end the misery and enjoy eating with ease. Dr. Gupta’s panoramic view debunks common myths, such as the misconception that an allergy and an intolerance are the same thing, but both can have life-threatening consequences, and she empowers you to know what questions to ask your doctor to get the correct diagnosis.
Episode 5: Baby's Health & Sleep
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: Davis Ehrler, Postpartum Doula & Infant / Child Sleep Consultant
August 18, 2021
Join us and our guest, Davis Ehrler, an infant & child Sleep Consultant as we discuss all things babies and sleeping. From establishing healthy sleep habits, proper eating habits and age defined circadian rhythms, this episode has something for all moms.
Episode 4: Infant Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: Carina Venter, PhD, RD
July 14, 2021
Join Registered Dietician Carina Venter as we explore infant nutrition, early introduction foods, and creating healthy eating habits for their future.
Episode 3: A Holistic Approach
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: Dr. Tiffany Jumaily (“Dr. Tiff”) is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
June 9, 2021
Is there an alternative to Tylenol? How can I heal an ear infection naturally? Does my baby have to get a flu shot? Do amber crystals help teething? The internet is full of alternative medicine, in this episode we have a board certified pediatrician who leans into a holistic approach to offer guidance and debunk some of the crazy remedies on the internet.
Episode 2: Social Media & Medicine
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: David Stukus, MD, is an associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology
May 19, 2021
Social media is all around us, including medicine. In this episode we speak to Dr. Stukus, medical Social Media pioneer. We will discuss how social media can be an additional resource to patients and families, help debunk myths, and stay away from false information.
Episode 1: Mom Guilt
Hosts: Traci Stumpf, New Mom & Comedian and Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, Mom & Pediatrician
Guest: Laura Lee, CD (Dona), Newborn Care Specialist
April 14, 2021
We’re taking all the guilt out of mom guilt. Moms constantly blamed themselves for everything wrong that does or could happen with their child. In this episode, we interview a newborn care specialist to break down the crippling anxiety of motherhood and to answer those age old questions you ask yourself every second of every day: “Am I doing this right? Am I messing this kid up?”