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Send us Fan Mail Why can one small parenting moment bring up such a big reaction? Motherhood coach and therapist Rachel Brown joins The Mommy Pod to talk about emotional overwhelm, the beliefs we carry from earlier in life, and what it can look like to respond to our children with more awareness and compassion. Rachel shares how living with a chronic illness and trying to meet others’ expectations...

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself yelling at your child—and then feeling guilty afterward? In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ speaks with Sapna Radhakrishnan, a Parenting Success Coach, speaker, NLP practitioner, and author of Yelling to Zenning. Sapna opens up about becoming constantly frustrated with her child and recognizing that those difficult interactions were damaging their conne...

Send us Fan Mail How can parents encourage healthy eating without turning every meal into a battle? Award-winning children’s author, Registered Dietitian, and Registered Sanitarian Jessica Nicole McAnelly joins The Mommy Pod to discuss picky eaters, food safety, family meal planning, exercise, confidence, and creating healthy habits that work in real life. Jessica also introduces her three educati...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the motherhood you imagined doesn’t look anything like the motherhood you’re living? In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta sits down with Dr. Radhika , a board-certified behavior analyst, growth mindset coach, and founder of Analyze and Act. Dr. Radica brings more than 15 years of clinical experience—but her connection to this conversation is deeply...

Send us Fan Mail Ambreuka Garcia has been trained to fight—as a former professional wrestler and military service member. But one of the most difficult battles of her life was finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship while navigating motherhood. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Ambreuka shares how she survived narcissistic abuse, faced the challenges of single motherhood, and leaned...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when parenting a child with ADHD involves far more than managing extra energy or creating a new routine? In this honest episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ speaks with Nicky Currie, a South African business owner and single mother of two. After her youngest child received an ADHD diagnosis, Nicky’s life changed dramatically. She found herself navigating divorce, extende...

Send us Fan Mail Can you be a devoted mother without losing yourself along the way? In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with Trish Lacy—a divorced single mother, award-winning author, podcast host, speaker, People and Culture executive, and mental health coach in training. As the mother and advocate of a neurodivergent teenager navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depress...

Send us Fan Mail Does your child sleep with their mouth open, snore, grind their teeth, toss and turn, or wake up tired? These patterns can affect more than bedtime—they may influence the well-being of the entire family. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with myofunctional therapist and Mind Body Mouth founder Tiffany Ludwicki to discuss mouth breathing, snoring, sleep apnea conc...

Send us Fan Mail A breakup—especially after an abusive relationship—can feel like the end of everything. But what if it could also become the beginning of a stronger, more authentic life? In this episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta’ speaks with Leanne Hutchinson , founder of Life After +1 , single-parent coach, podcast host, and survivor based in Australia. Leanne shares how she walked away from a d...

Send us Fan Mail What if becoming a more conscious mother begins with bringing the focus back to yourself? In this episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta’ speaks with Urvi Shah, a certified coach and spiritual healer who helps mothers reconnect with themselves and learn how to regulate their emotions. She openly shares her experience with severe postpartum depression and how therapy and mindfulness sup...

Send us Fan Mail Walking away from a toxic relationship may feel like the ending—but for many women, it is only the beginning of the healing journey. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with author and mother Tiffany Lauren for an honest conversation about surviving emotional abuse, rebuilding confidence, navigating the legal system, and co-parenting while protecting your peace and...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel Kerr Schneider faced the unimaginable when her husband, John, was diagnosed with ALS while they were raising two young sons. In this deeply personal episode, Rachel shares how she talked to her children about their father’s illness, helped them prepare for loss, created space for their individual grief, and leaned on her faith through caregiving, hospice, death, and rebuild...

Send us Fan Mail Letting Go of the “Shoulds”: Its Okay not to be Okay- in this moment~ with Dr. Lindsay Weisner Motherhood can make us feel like we should be doing more, handling everything better, and meeting everyone’s expectations—all while pretending we aren’t overwhelmed. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner to discuss anxiety, motherhood,...

Send us Fan Mail Why won’t the father of my children step up? For many mothers, that question carries frustration, disappointment, and the exhaustion of feeling like they must manage everything alone. In this episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta' sits down with Dr. Binyamin “Ben” Rothstein—a retired family physician, father of eight, grandfather, author, and mentor to hundreds of men. Dr. Ben ex...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to be a present parent while running a successful business? In this episode of The Mommy Pod , we're joined by Mark McAuley —dad of three, business owner, soccer coach, self-proclaimed Certified Dad Joke Practitioner , and someone passionate about helping parents build thriving businesses without sacrificing what matters most. Mark shares how he&...

Send us Fan Mail Parenthood can make it difficult to remember who you are outside of caring for everyone else. In this episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta’ sits down with Lauren Pearlingi—a mom, television host, author, and Intuitive Human Design Business Guide. Lauren shares how her experiences with postpartum depression, divorce, custody challenges, and ten years in high-risk OB ultrasound transfo...

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: Talk of abuse also My Child was home! For years, Cheryl believed her purpose was hidden in her next job title, promotion, or accomplishment. As a nurse practitioner with nearly three decades in healthcare, she dedicated her life to helping others while quietly surviving challenges of her own. In this heartfelt conversation, Cheryl shares her journey as a single mom of...

Send us Fan Mail In this uplifting episode of The Mommy Pod , Shanta' Marie Robinson sits down with Naomi Adek (Katheu) —Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition-Based Weight Loss Coach, Certified Christian Life Coach, and founder of the BFF Methodology . As a former single mom, Naomi shares how faith became her anchor while raising children, pursuing her education, and building a career ded...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life doesn't go according to plan—three times? In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod , host Shanta' Marie Robinson sits down with Leah Marie Mazur , divorce recovery coach and founder of Mindfully Ready, for an honest conversation about navigating three divorces , rebuilding confidence, and creating a life rooted in purpose instead of pain. Leah sha...

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Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Mommy Pod , I sit down with Jessica Frey — single mom, Senior Caseworker, podcaster, author, life coach, and grief coach — for a deeply honest conversation about navigating motherhood while carrying unimaginable loss. After the sudden passing of her younger sister in August of 2024, Jessica found herself learning how to grieve while still showing u...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod , I sit down with attorney and speaker Pauliana Lara for an honest conversation about the guilt, shame, and pressure so many working moms carry every single day. Society often tells moms to give everything to everyone else — but what happens when constantly putting yourself last starts affecting your health, happiness, and identity? Paulia...

Send us Fan Mail This episode reminded me that being strong does not mean carrying everything alone. Sometimes healing looks like: ✨ resting ✨ asking for help ✨ setting boundaries ✨ and finally believing you deserve support too. Thank you to Jessica Sanchez for showing up honestly and vulnerably in this conversation. You can learn more about her work through Daughters of Both Suns and follow h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Matthew Melvin for a raw and honest conversation about mistakes, consequences, mental health, and rebuilding your life after one life-changing decision. Matthew shares how frustration, impulsive choices, and feeling unheard led him down a path that resulted in prison time — and how that experience forced him to reflect on accounta...

Send us Fan Mail Co-parenting isn’t easy — especially when emotions, past hurt, and constant communication challenges are involved. In this episode of The Mommy Pod , I sit down with certified mediator Jessica to talk about creating healthier co-parenting dynamics, protecting your peace, and making decisions centered around your children instead of conflict. Jessica shares powerful insight from he...