MomCast

Moms, if you have ever doubted that your professional dreams could coexist beside motherhood, this episode of MomCast is a showstopper! We’re joined by Sophie Chen Keller, bestselling author of Little Wonder . She knows exactly what it means to devote yourself to your children and your career simultaneously. In fact, she was holding two sick children when she got a call from Oprah saying Little Wo...

Moms, before our kids can even talk, we’re drilling the words “please” and “thank you” into their heads.  But etiquette goes so far beyond just being polite or using the right fork…so what matters and what can we let go of? Etiquette expert Myka Meier is on MomCast with all the answers! Myka is founder of the world-renowned Beaumont Etiquette, plus she’s a bestselling author, a reality TV sta...

Moms, which chapter of motherhood are you in? Wherever you are, let it change you and teach you because it’s all going to change anyway.  Zibby Owens is the author of the new book “Between Chapters,” a celebration of how we evolve. And she knows this journey well!  Ten years ago she was a stay at home mom of four, and now she’s a bestselling author, a book store owner, and host of the po...

It's our Season 3 Premiere! Moms, if you worry you’re not doing enough for your kids, it’s more likely you’re doing too much!  Today we chat with renowned parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Shefali. She throws out our “fixing” instincts: rescuing kids from discomfort, over-managing emotions, and shielding them from the exact struggles that build resilience.  Together, we unpack what "...

Moms, we have so many partners in raising our kids and one of the most trusted should be our pediatrician. Today, we sit down with Dr. Mona Amin, the pediatrician millions of parents turn to on social media for clear, credible answers about our children’s health. Known for her no-nonsense, science-backed approach, Dr. Mona cuts through the headlines on her platform PedsDocTalk and as host of The P...

Moms, it’s so fun to meet a celebrity and find she’s as warm and relatable as we’d hoped. We know you’ll think so too! In today’s episode, we sit down with the incredible Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. A New York Times bestselling author, Katherine gave birth to her third baby and children’s book, “Kat and Brandy,” all in the same year. Katherine shares her inspiration for this heartwarming story...

Moms, only you know when your family is complete. Deciding how many children to have is a deeply personal decision, and frankly, one that requires no approval from family and friends.  Yet, judgement abounds… That’s why Shannon Eng, a California-based mom, created the platform Only, Not Lonely Kids.  She and her husband have one child, by choice, and she celebrates other families who mak...

Moms, there’s no topic more popular amongst parents than sports! From the hectic schedules, to expensive equipment, and demanding travel, we pour a LOT into our kids’ athletics. Why? Well, we love watching our kids compete. But we’re also investing in our relationship with our kids and the future adults they will become. That’s why Jonathan Carone founded Healthy Sports Parents-a platform that’s a...

Moms, if the thought of the college admissions process feels either overwhelming or confusing (or both), Kate Stone of Kate Stone Prep has answers. Her team mentor students all over the world to crack the code on college admissions. From essays to application strategy, Kate breaks through the myths and mystery to share exactly what colleges are looking for. Kate has her finger on the pulse of coll...

Moms, we all get swallowed up by motherhood sometimes, right? It takes practice and intention to create space for both of our identities: woman and mother. Today, we sit down with one of our own moms, Amanda Vlastas, who curates the site West University Moms, in Houston, Texas. Amanda has been part of The Local Moms Network for nearly a decade, building the site and raising her two boys all at the...

Moms, there’s something so frustrating and scary about secondary infertility. If you’ve had a baby once, it’s easy to spiral about all the reasons you’re not getting pregnant again. Before you panic, it’s time to learn more about your body. Joining us once again are two experts in gynecologic care: Dr. Karlie Provost Goldstein and Dr. Leigh Rosen of ESSE Care. They diagnose and surgically treat so...

Moms, we don’t need anyone to greenlight our dreams. It’s a message that’s just as powerful for us as it is for our children and our guest will make you believe it! Gloria Harrison-Hall is an Emmy-nominated producer who has spent two decades in television. Today, she serves as Executive Producer of “The Karamo Show” at NBCUniversal. She’s also the author of the children’s book “Glow: My Childhood...

Moms, imagine knowing exactly where your child is all the time but still allowing them freedom to roam and play without restriction. It’s possible with Little Bird! Little Bird is a wearable that offers on-demand location alerts and so much more. Joining us on MomCast is founder and mom of two Monica Plath.  As she explains, Little Bird is smarter than an AirTag because you know when your chi...

Moms, feeling frazzled is not mandatory in motherhood. It’s true! If your body and brain are screaming “burnout” but you don’t know how to break free, Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu is your saving grace. Dr. O, as we affectionately call her, is a reproductive psychiatrist who supports women from before we conceive to long after we become moms. Dr. O walks us through how to get unstuck from survival mode a...

Moms, today we sit down with an iconic mom-both in real life and in fiction. Actress Kelly Rutherford, best known for her role as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, opens up about raising her own two teens and creating space for independence, trust, and meaningful connection with them. Kelly is also a fashion enthusiast and entrepreneur, recently creating a fragrance, Rose Premiere, during a ver...

Moms, if there’s one word that describes all of us, it’s tired. Dads are tired too.  Our guest on MomCast this week is Jon Gustin, aka the Tired Dad. He’s the guy on Instagram who pours coffee and shares his journey through sobriety with more than a million followers. Now, he’s an author of The Tired Dad, a book of encouragement written to parents who are doing it differently than our parents...

Moms, so much of parenthood is planning…from what to feed our children, to where they should go to school, and ultimately, how to prepare them to leave home and start their own lives. For parents of a child with a disability, these layers are more complex because they include decisions about long-term care. And this requires a unique approach to financial planning. On MomCast today, two incredible...

Moms, we have an incredible announcement to share! The Local Moms Network is transforming the way we support you through every stage of your life. Announcing Mule Media, a company that emboldens us through ambition, marriage, parenting, career pivots, and second acts. Our CEO Layla Lisiewski is partnering with Erika Badan, founder of Work Like A Girl and Re-Work, and the former CEO of Barstool Spo...

Moms, the hamster wheel of stress and burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable. Let’s change it together! No hacks today. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Goldman walks us through small, sustainable changes for feeling stronger and getting unstuck. Drawing from her new book When Life Happens, Dr. Rachel preaches mindset shifts, small daily actions, and self-compassion to handle life’s chan...

Moms, it’s time to live the life you want. And our guest makes us believe we have the guts to make it happen! Lydia Fenet is a mom of three and a world renowned auctioneer who founded the Lydia Fenet Agency. Confidence is truly her brand; Claim Your Confidence is the title of both her book and podcast. Behind that confidence is an incredible story of resilience, having survived a life changing car...

Moms, when did you first feel the pressure to be the perfect mother? We all carry a laundry list of to-do’s and obligations that come with this role…but aspiring to be “perfect” can lead to a crippling whisper that tells us we’ll never be enough. Let’s be done with it! The Myth of the Perfect Mom is a new book by therapist Erin Schlozman that shatters the unattainable expectations and helps us dis...

Moms, parenting tweens and teens can be downright confusing. Some behaviors are developmentally normal—yet those same behaviors can also signal that it’s time to step in. Today’s guests, Sissy Goff and David Thomas, are experts at helping parents understand the difference. Both are licensed therapists with more than 30 years of experience supporting children and families in Nashville. Through thei...

Moms, nothing unlocks the emotions of the human experience like motherhood. All the cliches ring true; it’s a rollercoaster, a whirlwind… This week’s guest puts words to these feelings in such a poignant way…and she’s one of our own! Lauren Garcia is curator of The San Antonio Moms Network, one of 100+ suburban sites that make up The Local Moms Network. And if there’s one feeling she radiates, it’...

Moms, we all seem to have collectively embraced the idea that we don’t have to “do it all.” But once we let go of that myth, what do we actually delegate? And how do we outsource without guilt or micromanaging? Our guest this week is Courtney Hirsch, CEO of Jomboy Media, a creator-led sports media company. Courtney shares a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to build a thriving caree...

Moms, imagine this: your daughter is riding the rollercoaster of puberty while you’re navigating perimenopause. Sound familiar? This episode takes us headfirst into the wild world of hormones equipped with the absolute best information. We welcome back two powerhouse experts in gynecologic care: Dr. Karlie Provost Goldstein and Dr. Leigh Rosen of ESSE Care. Whether you’re in the thick of perimenop...