MomCast

Moms, information is power. And when it comes to pregnancy, each woman decides how much genetic information she wants to know. Whether you’re convinced of its value, or just curious about what it entails, this episode explains genetic testing before and during pregnancy. Our guest is Prenatal Genetic Counselor Kira Dineen, a passionate scientist and host of the celebrated podcast “DNA Today.” Kira...

Moms, there’s no shame if we need help connecting with our kids. After all, building a relationship isn’t intuitive—it takes work. Kirk Martin, a dad and founder of the Celebrating Calm platform, has helped thousands of parents build strong relationships with their children.  Spoiler: the strategy works by changing the parents’ approach, not the children. Kirk’s experience centers on strong-w...

Moms, feeding our kids can feel like a full-time job and just when we think we’ve got it figured out, the rules change. With the government rolling out an updated food pyramid, it’s no wonder we’re curious about what actually matters.  We’ve got you! Registered dietitian Stefani Sassos joins us for the key takeaways on the latest guidelines and all the food hacks to keep mealtime manageable....

Moms, what happens when you mix celebrity news, mom-group gossip, and real talk about covering stubborn grey hair? You get a must-listen episode with People’s Andrea Lavinthal. We sat down with the media executive and mom of two for a hilarious, honest conversation that feels like the ultimate escape from reality. We dive into: * why the Beckham family drama is triggering all of us (yes, you too)...

Moms, the childhood you create for your kids shapes who they become. It’s an enormous responsibility, right! It forces us to look at our own triggers and insecurities and do better. Our guest is Celia Kibler, a parenting expert and creator of the Be A Better Parent App. A mother of 5 kids in a blended family-and a grandmother to 9!-Celia has been supporting parents for more than 40 years. She grew...

Moms, if you’re trying to get pregnant again and it’s just not happening, you’re not alone—and it can be scary. You might even feel like your body is betraying you, because you’ve conceived and delivered before. Enter Dr. Lucky Sekhon.  She’s a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist. Her new book, The Lucky Egg, is a one-stop shop for everything she has learned in her career,...

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, be honest…how’s your relationship going? In today’s MomCast, we’re steping back from the day-to-day of mom life and dive into something just as important (if not more!): our marriages. We spend so much energy on parenting that our partnerships can easily slip to the bottom of the priority list. Our guest is Jocelyn Freeman, one half of the marriage-psychologist duo behind Meet the Freemans....

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, we get it…there are moments in motherhood when we put ourselves last but ignoring health concerns is never ok. In fact, suffering in silence is dangerous; symptoms like painful periods, chronic fatigue, and pelvic pressure need attention. Dr. Karlie Provost Goldstein and Dr. Leigh Rosen are experts in treating endometriosis and fertility issues at ESSE Care. ESSE is a practice on the east co...

Moms, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are magical and exciting. This season can also be overwhelming when the to-do list includes decorating, gift buying, hosting, baking and more. Add on the demanding relationships with family and travel…it’s no wonder we can feel depleted amidst the celebrating. That’s why Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano is holding our hand this holiday sea...

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...

The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch. A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller “The Power Pause,” a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life. This success, she says, didn’t happen overnight; she planted seeds over a decade ago through her online community “Mother Untitled.” Neha’s work offers stay-at-home m...

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, don’t believe everything you think! Neuroscience proves that the critical voice in your head, or that of your child, is just a default mode-and knowing this can be life changing. Our guest today is psychologist Dr. Betsy Holmberg, author of Unkind Mind, who teaches us how to flip the switch on negative self talk. Dr. Betsy builds up our superpower to recognize this nagging voice and shut it...

Moms, if you’re questioning the power of a motherhood renaissance, Brooke Lyons is proof that it’s empowering and alluring. Having lived in Hollywood for 20+ years, the actor and mother of two has officially ended her pick-me era. Brooke is trading in the titles of “low maintenance” and “agreeable” only to find more freedom and self-love on the other side. You might know Brooke from recurring role...

Moms, if the thought of the college admissions process feels either overwhelming or confusing (or both), we’ve got answers! This week on MomCast, we sit down with Kate Stone of Kate Stone Prep.  While her team is based in Fairfield County, CT, they mentor students all over the world to crack the code on college admissions. From essays to application strategy, Kate breaks through the myths and...

Moms, we are so far beyond the days of money being taboo.  We are the CFO’s (Chief Financial Officers) of our families and we need to talk about money MORE. MomCast asked our listeners for some of your most pressing financial questions -and we found answers! Bridget Wyatt and Lindsay Sabel are trusted Financial Advisors at Merrill Lynch. They’re also moms who understand so well that conversat...

Moms, there is no one better to kick off Season 2 of MomCast than the CEO of The Local Moms Network Layla Lisiewski! When Layla became a mom, she couldn’t find the mom community she craved so she built one. Ten years later, her company is comprised of 100+ moms in suburbs across 30 states, each bringing moms the best resources and relatable content.  Layla dreamt of “giving moms the gift of t...

Moms, how did you know you were done having kids? Or maybe you’re still deciding if your family is complete. Truth is, there is no one who can answer that question but you.  Frances Largeman-Roth had three kids in her 30’s, along with a booming career as a registered dietician nutritionist, an author, and a TV contributor. Even with a very full life, the pull to have another child never left...

Moms, if you have a passion for something, don’t let anything get in the way of sharing it! That’s the advice of Ereka Vetrini, a foodie turned recipe creator whose personality, and warmth helped her surpass a million followers on Instagram over the last year! Gen X and Millennials probably remember Ereka from Season 1 of The Apprentice that debuted 20 years ago!  This mom of two teens is a b...

Moms, feeding our kids can be the most basic and most mind-boggling task we have as parents. What seems simple and intuitive can be stressful! After all, our approach and habits literally teach a child how to eat. Exclusive breastfeeding or introducing foods? When do we start foods? Purees or solids? On top of all the questions, we have to discern between science and chatter. That’s why Dr. Krupa...

Moms, this may be controversial, but it’s a fact: pushing a child to succeed can put their mental health at risk. It’s all outlined by Jennifer Breheny Wallace in her breakthrough book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It.  Today’s episode is a wake-up call to draw the line between encouragement and pressure.   We spoke with Jennifer when MomCa...

Moms, I have a teenager! All the cheesy cliches feel so appropriate right now (Time has wings! They grow up so fast! Blink and they’re big!). In fact, all three of my kids have summer birthdays so it’s a reflective season. Learning to be a better mom hasn’t been easy, but I’m here and I’m wiser. And who would have thought the mom who once wished her kids would grow up just a bit faster is desperat...

Moms, making a baby is not for the faint of heart! Conceiving, carrying, and delivering a baby is so difficult...and it's just the beginning of finding health for a baby and for US. This episode is an encore presentation that, truly, is lifesaving for moms. Do I have baby blues or postpartum depression? Do I need medication to ease my anxiety and is it safe during pregnancy? Questions like these a...