AnchorMoms: The Podcast

The new age of virtual learning has some unattended consequences. Parents are actually privy to what teachers are saying inside “the classroom.”  So imagine one parent’s surprise when she overhears her child’s educator advising against, of all things, carbs. Should schools teach nutrition and dieting techniques? Why it may be a necessary evil and where educators could draw the line.   Also, when g...

It’s our Thanksgiving episode!   To embrace the yard inflatables…or not? Tis the season for holiday decorating and the moms wonder, when to bite the bullet and go full on Grizwalds. Will your neighbors still like you? It is worth making your kids happy whilst you hide in embarrassment?  Leave it to the AnchorMOMS to tackle the tough decorating questions.   Plus, what to weigh when deciding on big...

Ah! Parenting Advice. You love it, you hate it…actually you mostly just hate it.  The Moms take a look at parenting advice from yesteryear. And, wow, just wow. This advice (including slipping a little red wine into your kid’s menu) will have you scratching your head but also feeling much less guilty. The Moms highly recommend.   Also, dealing with a toddler who likes to hit? You’re not alone. We h...

So... have you heard of this thing called TikTok? Well, the Anchormoms are just now discovering it and have a lot to learn.  This week, we chat with a local mom and daughter team who have used the powerful social media tool to turn their struggling business into a HUGE success story. We're talking hundreds of thousands of followers online, products that sell out in hours, and a growing group of em...

There’s a global pandemic. You’re struggling to work from home. You haven’t left the house in a week. Oh, and your toddler wants you to play.   The AnchorMoms are here to remind you that the struggle is real. Why something that seems so simple, can be hard.   Also, some tips on getting ahead as a working mom during COVID. Guess what?   It’s finally ok to be yourself at work.   Lastly, a “Mums the...

It’s the Election Episode!  Before you roll eyes and hit pause—relax, we’re keeping it civil around here. No mute buttons needed.  Where are the youngins’ getting their political news?  TikTok apparently.   The AnchorMOMS do what moms do best…puzzle about this newfangled technology.    But, if you’re suffering from Election Stress Disorder (and who isn’t?), the ladies take on an article that has s...

The countdown to Halloween is on and if you’re looking for less trick (read a Covid diagnosis) and more treat this year, the AnchorMOMS have you covered with some fun alternatives.   The moms weigh in on scavenger hunts, Halloween drive-bys and the ever-popular “Trunk or Treat”—to which Ingrid seems especially unclear about the logistics—much to the hilarity of the Katie and Karen.   Also, popular...

Boo!  Actually, parents and kids alike are saying boo-hoo this Halloween because there’s nothing like a pandemic to put a real scare into this year’s festivities.   With the holiday all but canceled in 2020, the Anchormoms bemoan Halloweens of yesteryear.  What to do instead?  Is it safe to even consider Trick-or-Treating?  The moms weigh the risk.   Also, date night?  Is that still a thing as Cov...

The AnchorMOMS continue to focus on all things skincare.   This week the moms talk to a professional make-up artist about some go-to tips for the perfect look.   Wendy Morris is a mom and owner of “Blush Asheville” and talks common make-up mistakes, why not everyone can look like a Kardashian and the secret to a good false lash.   Wendy also discusses the challenges of operating a business during...

It’s the skincare episode!  There are a ton of options out there when it comes to skincare products and it can be overwhelming even for the most seasoned beauty guru.   The AnchorMOMS invite a Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology to answer all of the questions.   Rebecca Rankin is a working mom who knows the skin-struggle is real when you’re trying to juggle it all. She gives us a rundo...

A mom puts pen to paper and publishes a book highlighting her own child’s transgender struggle. The AnchorMOMS talk about how books have helped them bridge the gap with their own kids.   Plus, sexism and science and why we need women scientists more than ever. Ingrid wonders why she didn’t consider a career in science sooner and Katie has a story that illustrates just how ingrained sexism really i...

As if being a mom and meteorologist on CNN isn’t enough…what if your spouse is a storm chaser for another major TV network as well?    This week the moms sit down with Allison Chinchar.  What it’s like being married to a fellow weather nerd (Mike Bettes of the Weather Channel), the dangers of severe weather and how Allison is managing working from home with a five-year-old in tow.   All on this we...

365 Days of the AnchorMOMS! The moms celebrate the big milestone and reminisce about the last year.   Take toddler tantrums, anatomy quandaries, loofah lunacy and mix in a global pandemic…and you’ve got the big anniversary episode.   Follow along as the moms play hosts to several guests, including a mom who didn’t know she was pregnant until labor, a panel of women who address the importance of ta...

You might be old, if the last time you watched a music video, Total Request Live was still must-see TV. The Moms discuss the state of MTV, express surprise over the fact that, yes, music videos are still being produced and wonder aloud if said videos were always so ridiculous. Also, when the reality of the pandemic makes life unpredictable. Why some moms are feeling more stress more than others an...

It’s another podcast, another husband. Katie’s hubs, Brian, steps up to the mic this week…and let’s just say he’s #blessed with the gift of gab.   Husband bashing as a conversation starter? The ladies (and gentleman) weigh in on why this practice isn’t a great one, but perhaps a necessary part of mom bonding. Brian might disagree.   Also, why the importance of a good father in a child’s life is on...

Okay, moms - time to kick your feet up and catch up. Our husbands have been gracing this podcast with their presence and perspective for several weeks now, so we are taking a little break from the dad talk.  This week, hear why Ingrid's trip to the pediatrician ended in a screaming meltdown and about Karen's anxiety sending her kids back to pre-school during a pandemic.  Also, we break down some b...

It’s another “AnchorDAD” episode with Karen’s husband, Gregory.   Greg picked not one but TWO news articles for this week’s episode, which earns him an overachiever award. Now…if only he was that committed to laundry. Perhaps that’s another episode entirely.  This week the moms and dad take on “The Myth of the Lazy Father” and wonder aloud if this article is accurate or just written by…you guessed...

It’s another coffee date episode!  No news articles, just straight up gab (you’re welcome). The AnchorMOMS break down the “AnchorDAD” episodes thus far.  It seems Ingrid’s husband “accidentally” listened to his episode and he’s getting rave reviews from his mother-in-law.  He’s still speaking to Ingrid, so the moms consider this a win.  Up next, hear Karen’s husband in next week’s episode.  He’s n...

A truly momentous occasion! Ingrid’s husband joins the AnchorMOMS as a guest host. We take a trip down memory lane, as John and Ingrid fondly (or…ahem…maybe not so fondly) recount their days as a TV news photographer-reporter team long before love, marriage and two kids in a baby carriage. Do parents bear the brunt of responsibility for how kids turn out? A therapist says no. Our hosts aren’t so s...

The AnchorMOMS have a coffee date…via Skype.    Listen in as they discuss a glamorous (well, for at least one of them) photoshoot to promote mask-wearing.   Also, a pediatrician visit during a global pandemic.  Katie nearly doesn’t make it through the doctor’s door, and it’s NOT because of a cranky toddler.   Plus, does your 1-year-old snack on chicken wings?  Ingrid’s does.  Karen finds this deli...

Remember the mall?  Where you likely spent endless hours as a teen cruising the escalators and checking out your latest crush?  One dad argues for saving the American shopping mall in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic one Claire’s accessory at a time.  His take on why the mall actually promotes family bonding.   Yes, Mom, I really do want that 3rd cup of coffee, thank you very much.  When parents...

Back to school? The question about what fall 2020 will look like hangs in the balance. Now, one pediatric group is recommending that the academic, physical and mental upsides associated with returning elementary children to schools outweigh the risks. A trend that seems to be taking the baby party world by storm...but the one who started them says, "Who cares what gender the baby is?"    & wha...

Dealing with public bathrooms is no fun on a normal day, cue the Coronavirus and it could riddle any mom with anxiety. Why making it a quick trip, could help protect you and your kiddos. Plus, a new bill could help save the future of childcare. The industry hit hard by COVID-19 and why daycares nationwide are on the brink of collapse.   Then, a stay-at-home dad struggles with his identity. The dou...

Feeding your soul and your belly during the pandemic.  On today’s AnchorMOMS episode we speak with a mom, battling to keep her new restaurant open amid COVID restrictions.  What businesses are doing to keep you safe and why your support means so much.  Plus, the message she’s sending to her kids during the long days and late nights working to keep her doors open. And, what we got the hubbys for Fa...

Racism in America. How to speak to your children about prejudice and how young those conversations should start. We sit down with a panel of women who answer our uncertainties over raising kids during this climate.  Our panelists:  Elizabeth McCorvey, Asheville therapist Danae Aicher, Rainbow Community Schools Equity Director Punam Medina, Colorful Pages Coalition What they suggest to introduce to...