MomsWork Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Moms!  Hang Up the Wonder Woman Cape with Kim Cuthbert Are you trying to be everything to everyone? The perfect mom, wife, friend, and career woman? You're not alone! In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin Weinrich sits down with Kim Cuthbert, former owner of Sweet Jazmines Bakery in Berwyn, PA, to talk about motherhood, ambition, running a business, and the pressure so...

Send us Fan Mail Kids, Connection & the Power of Play with Nicole Weirich of The Clubhouse Are our kids getting enough time to just be kids? Between packed schedules, homework, activities, and screens, it can be easy to forget how important it is for children to have time to play, make friends, use their imaginations, and figure things out on their own. On this episode of MomsWork Podcast, I&a...

Send us Fan Mail Dancing Through Life with Tim & Tolly Sherry @timtoksherry: Finding Joy, Family & Connection What happens when you combine marriage, parenting, retirement, music, and a whole lot of dancing? You get Tim and Tolly Sherry! Better known online as @timtoksherry , Tim and Tolly have captured the attention of thousands with their joyful dance videos — but there's so much mo...

Send us Fan Mail I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Family & Ice Cream What happens when an ice cream shop becomes a family business — and a family business becomes part of the community? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin Weinrich sits down with Haley Buchanan, one of seven Buchanan siblings whose family has been behind Handel’s Ice Cream in Berwyn for more than 21 years. In 20...

Send us Fan Mail Sending Your Child to College: Navigating the Emotional Transition to Empty Nest MomsWork Podcast with Kristin Weinrich & Maggie Sieklicki There are few parenting milestones as exciting — and emotional — as sending your child off to college. After 18 years of school drop-offs, packed lunches, sports practices, homework, family dinners, and being the person your child turns to...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Job What if motherhood isn't a competency problem — but a support problem? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast , Kristin Weinrich sits down with Melissa Bradley — wife, mom of four, occupational therapist, lactation consultant, and founder of MAMA & BABE — to talk about something so many moms experience but don't always say out...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Noelle Santorelli – Mean Girls, Mean Moms & Female Friendships Have you ever thought, “Wait…aren’t we too old for this?” The truth is, the “mean girl” phenomenon doesn’t necessarily end when we leave middle school. Exclusion, cliques, gossip, competition, and complicated friendships can follow us well into adulthood—and motherhood can sometimes bring an entirely new layer...

Send us Fan Mail MomsWork Podcast Show Notes: The Sandwich Generation with Andrea Davis Episode Summary What happens when you're raising children while also caring for aging parents? More and more families are finding themselves in this stage of life known as the Sandwich Generation—caught between the demands of parenting and the responsibilities that come with supporting older loved ones. In...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing home a new baby is often portrayed as one of life's happiest moments—but what happens after the visitors leave, the meals stop coming, and the reality of postpartum sets in? In this episode of the MomsWork Podcast , Kristin sits down with Brittany Harris —wife, mom of five, and nurse practitioner—to have the honest conversation every parent needs to hear. Drawing fro...

Send us Fan Mail From Layoff to Leap: Building a Business While Raising Two Babies One Year Apart with Abbie O'Brien Sometimes life's biggest setbacks become the very thing that launches us into something even better. This week on MomsWork Podcast , Kristin sits down with Abbie O'Brien —wife, mom of two daughters born just 12 months and three weeks apart , founder of The Branding De...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is here, and that means family days at the pool, beach, lake, and splash pad! But while water creates some of our favorite memories, it also comes with an important responsibility—keeping our kids safe. This week on MomsWork , Kristin sits down with Erica Kowal , wife, mom, and owner of Big Blue Swim School in Paoli, Pennsylvania, for a conversation every parent should hear...

Send us Fan Mail More Than Melissa & Doug Toys: A Conversation with Melissa Bernstein On this episode of MomsWork, Kristin sits down with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the beloved children’s toy company Melissa & Doug, mom of six, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Lifelines. For generations of families, Melissa & Doug toys have encouraged creativity, imagination, and meaningful h...

Raising Grounded Girls: Fatherhood, Family Values & Staying Connected with Ashwin Rajan What does it take to raise kind, confident, grounded daughters in today's world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast , Kristin sits down with filmmaker, producer, husband, and father of two middle school girls, Ash Rajan , for an honest conversation about fatherhood, family values, and staying connecte...

MomsWork Podcast Episode 29 From Biology to Buttercream with Lynn April of Fresh April Flours Sometimes the path you think you're meant to take isn't the one you stay on. This week on MomsWork , Kristin is joined by Lynn April , the creator behind Fresh April Flours . A trained biologist turned self-taught baker, cookbook author, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, Lynn shares how a simp...

Episode 28: Family Travel Tips That Work with Stephen Weinrich  Family vacations create some of our favorite memories—but let's be honest, they can also be a lot of work. In this episode of MomsWork Podcast , Kristin welcomes back her husband, Stephen Weinrich, to share practical tips for planning and enjoying family vacations with less stress and more fun. Together, they discuss everything f...

Across the Pond: A Family's Journey to England with Amy Bencher What happens when your family gets the opportunity to move across the world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Amy Bencher—wife, mom, professor, and local university leader—as her family prepares for a major international move from the United States to England. Amy shares the excitement, uncertainty, and...

MomsWork Podcast Show Notes Pennsylvania's First Lady , Lori Shapiro, on Motherhood, Service & Community In this very special episode of MomsWork Podcast , host Kristin Weinrich sits down with Lori Shapiro, First Lady of Pennsylvania, mom of four, former parenting coach, and lifelong advocate for community service and connection. From the halls of the The White House to raising a family i...

MomsWork Podcast Episode Show Notes Frequent Flyers and Family Drivers: Family Travel Tips for Families with Krista Rogic Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming before you even zip the suitcase — whether you're road tripping in a packed minivan or sprinting through an airport with snacks, strollers, and tired kids in tow. In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Krista R...

MomsWork Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Holding it All Together (Mostly!) with Mom Therapist Brittany Gallagher Episode Summary: This episode is a special one — created as a reminder (and a bit of a gift) for moms everywhere. In the days following Mother’s Day, Kristin sits down with therapist and mom Brittany Gallagher, founder of Mom Chat Therapy, to talk honestly about the emotional weight s...

Episode 23: Finding Your Way Through Setbacks, Fatherhood & The Great Sea Ahead with Marc Cappelletti What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode of MomsWork, Kristin sits down with Marc Cappelletti — former college athlete, world traveler, author, and dad of two — to talk about resilience, identity, and the unexpected paths that shape us into the parents we become. Ma...

Dirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting and Living More Green with Colleen Falicki and Cara Rash Ep 22 Episode Description: In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Cara Rash and Colleen Falicki — moms, business owners, and passionate advocates for simple, earth-friendly living. Together, they break down what sustainable living actually looks like in...

Understanding Autism: A Parent's Perspective with Lisa Catton Ep 21 April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this week on MomsWork, we’re having an honest, heartfelt conversation about what autism truly looks like within a family. Kristin sits down with Lisa Catton — preschool teacher, mom of two, and wife to a husband on the autism spectrum — to talk about the beauty, challenges, and realities...

Show Notes Selling a home is a big transition — and for families, it can feel especially overwhelming. Between juggling daily life, keeping a house “show-ready,” and preparing emotionally (and physically) for a move, it’s easy to feel stressed before you even begin. In this episode of MomsWork , Kristin sits down with Ayse Clay , a mom, wife, and experienced realtor with over 24 years in the indus...

Episode 19: Brad Ingelsby — Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back Again In this episode of MomsWork (and DadsWork, too!), host Kristin Weinrich sits down with TV show and movie writer and producer Brad Ingelsby for an honest, thoughtful conversation about creativity, career paths, and parenting — and how becoming a parent can completely reshape the way we define success. Brad is a husband, father of...

Episode 18: Supporting Kids Through Anxiety with Dr. Fiona MacPhee Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, Kristin sits down with licensed child psychologist Dr. Fiona MacPhee for a thoughtful, practical, and reassuring conversation about kids’ mental health — with a special focus on anxiety. If you’ve ever wondered: Is this normal? Am I doing enough? How do I help my child without burning myse...