WhozYourMama

Divorce can turn everyday parenting into a maze of handoffs, feelings, and unspoken fears, and it gets even harder when your child is living in two homes. Michelle sits down with Fran Schwartz, a fellow single mom, to get specific about what actually helped her two daughters stay grounded after she and her ex separated. We talk about making a conscious decision to put kids first, even when the adu...

Building a real creative career changes your life, and it usually looks a lot less glamorous than people think. We sit down with Brannon Watson to trace the actual path: making early short-form videos during day jobs, listening to audience feedback, and learning what “traction” really means when comments start asking for more and the numbers begin to stack. If you care about social media growth, I...

Your calendar is full, your brain is loud, and somehow you still feel behind. That’s not a character flaw, it’s a pattern, and today we slow it down with real tools. I sit down with Kiana Webb, an entrepreneur who grew up building McDonald’s franchises and later founded Glorious Arisings, a company centered on human flourishing from the inside out. We talk about what it means to serve community wi...

A creative career rarely starts with a perfect plan, and Deena Abdul proves it. What begins as a handbag line and a love of fashion turns into a bigger mission: learn people’s stories, shape them into powerful media, and help brands (and humans) show up with clarity. We talk with Deena, founder of Amunet Collective, about the real mechanics behind brand strategy and creative direction. She shares...

He hit a breaking point in the cold of Michigan, quietly dropped the MCAT plan, and chose a different life. Mark Williams joins us from Madrid, Spain, to tell the story behind NUUX Design Studios and the career pivot that took him from pre med expectations to digital marketing, then into UX design and entrepreneurship. We talk honestly about pressure, especially when you grow up in an immigrant fa...

Ever wonder why you feel drained after being “nice” all day? We dig into the difference between rigid boundaries and observed limits, then show how energy hygiene can help you respond to life without burning out. With returning guest Anabel Salimian, we unpack practical tools that honor your capacity, protect your sleep, and make kindness to yourself a daily practice. We start by reframing boundar...

What if your soundtrack could meet you exactly where you are—without substances, complicated rituals, or one-size-fits-all advice? We sit down with audio alchemist Robert Alexander to unpack how personalized music and sober guided journeys can sharpen focus, calm the nervous system, and strengthen community. From energy hygiene to brain health as life health, we explore how sound becomes a practic...

Sunset can feel like a reset button, and for us, it’s the moment a glowing stream of bikes turns Venice into a living neighborhood again. Marcus Gladney joins to share how the Venice Electric Light Parade grew from a late-night discovery into a decade-long, sober, family-friendly movement that brings hundreds of people together every Sunday. What started with wheel lights and a playlist became a l...

What if the soundtrack that moves a dance floor could also carry you through mile 24? We sit down with Ryan “DJ Lush Bunny” Jesena to unpack a transformation that began in lockdown and ended at a marathon finish line—powered by purpose, disciplined coaching, and playlists engineered for cadence, not just vibes. Ryan takes us back to the track where he watched athletes grind in silence while the wo...

What if a dance floor could double as a healing space? We dive into an energizing conversation with DJ and creator Sebastian Siren about how intuitive movement, electronic music, and community can regulate the nervous system and unlock real emotional release. This isn’t about performance or steps—it’s about listening to your body, following curiosity, and letting rhythm reset your stress response....

Your mind doesn’t just need more motivation; it needs maintenance. We dive into energy hygiene with Anabel Salimian of ROOTS, exploring how to keep your mental state clear and resilient when life crowds your calendar. From the holiday rush to everyday stressors, we unpack simple ways to care deeply without carrying more than your share, and how to reset before burnout takes the wheel. We start by...

What if the way you plate dinner could rewire the way your family thinks, feels, and shows up for the world? Chef Keven Lee joins us to explore how intention transforms everyday meals into tools for health, creativity, and community. He traces his culinary identity back to a home alive with art and hospitality—a sculptor father, a nurturing mother, and a childhood where food was both ritual and pl...

A father’s wisdom hits different when you can feel the miles behind it. We invited my dad, Jim “Jimbo” England, to pull back the curtain on the values that shaped our family—integrity, perseverance, and caring without fear—and the result is a candid, grounded conversation about how to build a life you can stand by. No buzzwords, no fluff. Just the habits and hard lessons that carry you through a n...

What if your body aches were really energy leaks—and your best medicine was a song you could move to? We sit down with DJ and producer Sebastian Siren to trace the line from burnout to flow, using dance, sleep hygiene, and intentional creativity to restore the nervous system and spark joy. Sebastian frames life as a single energy account: time, attention, and relationships all spend from the same...

Ever wish your brain came with a dimmer switch for the late-night buzz and a quick-start button for mornings? We delve into energy hygiene—simple, science-backed habits that clear mental clutter, safeguard your inner peace, and help you navigate your day with less friction and more intention. With Anabel Salimian of ROOTS, now pursuing her PhD in psychology, we unpack how boundaries, sleep cues, a...

Change doesn’t feel big or small to the nervous system. It just feels like change. We open up about “intentional energy” and how choosing context on purpose can turn overwhelm into steady progress, whether you’re moving states for a PhD, advocating for safer streets, or juggling family and work. Our goal is simple: meet yourself where you are, then pick the next right step that your brain will act...

The modern medical system has a startling gap in its knowledge—a nutritional foundation so vital that its absence may be responsible for much of our chronic disease epidemic. Dr. Gould, a dentist who suffered from chronic illness until age 48, shares his accidental discovery of the profound importance of vitamin D and the work of Dr. Weston A. Price, whose 1938 nutritional research was largely ove...

What if the root of modern health issues isn't just about what we eat, but our fundamental disconnect from nature itself? Dr. Joel Gould returns to share his revolutionary concept of "modern hunter-gatherers" – a framework that reconnects our modern lives with our ancient biology. Having discovered his own profound vitamin D deficiency that led to years of suffering from Crohn'...

Have you ever considered that your child's teeth grinding might be connected to their overall health? Or that the dental issues you've been experiencing could be symptoms of something more fundamental? Dr. Joel Gould, with 35 years of dental experience, takes us on a fascinating journey from conventional dentistry to groundbreaking insights about how our oral health connects to sleep qua...

Discover the incredible journey of Sam Balto, the passionate founder of Bike Bus World, as he takes us from his beginnings as a physical education teacher in Boston to becoming a leader in the movement for active transportation. Sam, affectionately known as Coach Balto, shares how he started with a simple Walking School Bus program and transformed it into a vibrant bike bus initiative. Inspired by...

Karen Hayett, a beloved educator with a remarkable career spanning over thirty years, joins us to share her lessons and insights that are bound to inspire any listener. Hear Karen's captivating story, beginning with her passion for teaching at the tender age of six, as she reflects on guiding students who grapple with future career choices and emphasizing the profound role of community and vo...

Ever wondered how cultural shock can lead to a discovery of passion? Join us as Babz, a DJ originally from the UK, shares his inspiring journey of becoming a DJ in America. His story begins with a quest for a DJ for his fraternity, which turned into a self-discovery adventure. Feel the pulse of his narrative as he describes the transformative power of festivals as a space for healing and connectio...

Is planning your day-to-day life the key to better mental health? Join us as we sit down with Anabel, a dynamic 23-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist, to explore this intriguing idea. Anabel shares her inspiring journey, rooted in her academic studies at UCSB in Biopsychology and Applied Psychology, and the vital role her mentor played in shaping her understanding of positive psychology, mind...

What if true fulfillment in life requires more than just spiritual enlightenment? Join us on this captivating episode of WhozYourMama as we explore the extraordinary journey of Allan Knight. From grappling with his mother's battle with cancer to experiencing a near-death incident that challenged his atheistic views, Allan's path is nothing short of transformative. Learn how his quest for...

What if you could transform childhood playtime passions into a thriving creative career? Join us as we welcome Cerraeh Dutchess Laykin, better known as Dutchess, a multi-talented artist who reveals the secrets of nurturing creativity from a young age. Dutchess reflects on her formative years surrounded by a tapestry of artistic influences from her mother, grandmother, and aunt, recounting playful...