Annapolis Psychiatry

01/21/2026

Check out the latest episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped where we explore how it's okay to not have all of the perfect answers as a parent!

Talking with kids about bodies, boundaries, and relationships can feel intimidating — especially when parents worry about saying the wrong thing.In this epis...

01/12/2026

Thank you Will Dobud PhD for being a guest on Parenting Shrink Wrapped!

Podcast Episode · Parenting Shrink Wrapped · 12/01/2026 · 54m

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎅🦌🎄

12/10/2025

Great article written by Dr. Wellner's co-host of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Teen Savvy Coaching with Samantha Straub

High school counselor and therapist offers advice to parents whose teens suddenly struggle to maintain friendships.

12/02/2025

🎉 Flash back to summer 2024: Parenting Shrink Wrapped didn’t even exist.

We didn’t have a name, a plan, or a clue how to host a podcast.

But we did have a shared mission: to make practical, shame-free parenting support accessible for families navigating the tween and teen years.

This week, we’re celebrating our one-year anniversary with a special episode reflecting on:
✨ What we learned from weekly conversations
✨ The guest experts who expanded our thinking
✨ The behind-the-scenes trial-and-error no one sees
✨ How recording this podcast has shaped our own parenting

We’re deeply grateful to our listeners, our guests, and this community. Thank you for showing up each week as we help parents raise the next generation of world changers.

🎙️ Listen to the anniversary episode by my Link In Bio or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Listen to Parenting Shrink Wrapped wherever you get your podcasts!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who have served! 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Free event coming up this Thursday evening hosted by the Emotional Fitness Studio in Annapolis where Teen Savvy Coaching with Samantha Straub and Dr. Wellner will be giving a great workshop/talk on parenting through the holidays! If you can't make it, be sure to check out their podcast, Parenting Shrink Wrapped, wherever you get your podcasts or on You Tube- https://www.youtube.com/

Parenting Survival Guide for the Holidays: Navigating Challenges of the Season with Calm & Connection

10/02/2025

Dr. Wellner is honored to be named a Top Doc for Psychiatry in What's Up Annapolis Magazine! Dr. Wellner is grateful to her patients and colleagues for this recognition!

07/21/2025

Parenting Shrink Wrapped is your all access pass to the wild and wonderful journey of raising kids! Hosted by Dr. Melissa Wellner of Annapolis Psychiatry, a double board certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Samantha Peltz Straub of Teen Savvy Coaching with Samantha Straub, a licensed therapist, educator, and parenting coach, this dynamic duo brings a perfect mix of professional expertise and Mom humor. With 5 kids between them-and thousands more they've supported in their professional roles- they're here to share practical strategies and real-life stories that will help you navigate everything from tantrums to teen drama. Whether you're handling sleepless nights or the chaos of carpools, you'll find relatable advice and a good laugh along the way. Strap in, because parenting is a rise, and we're here to make it a little smoother!

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Parenting Shrink Wrapped is your all-access pass to the wild and wonderful journey of raising kids! Hosted by Dr. Melissa Wellner, a double board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Samantha Straub, a licensed therapist, educator, and parenting coach, this dynamic duo b...

02/25/2025

Feeling overwheled by the mental health care process? 🤯 In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we simplify the process of finding the right therapist or mental health professional for your child. From understanding who does what to navigating insurance and telehealth options, this episode is a must-listen for parents. 🎧✨ Link in bio