BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

This week we got to talk with Glen Henry the founder of Beleaf in Fatherhood. Their mission is to “equip fathers to Love and Lead their families into eternity” and Glen is doing just that. Today, Glen shares about his decision to become a stay-at-home father, and what it was like to step into the role of a full-time caregiver. Glen encourages every dad to make sure to take an active role in parent...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with actress, director, and author Lake Bell to talk about her deeply personal journey as a mother, and the inspiration behind her new children’s book All About Brains. Sparked by her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, Lake shares how her family reshaped the narrative around neurological differences—turning fear and confusion into empowerment and pride.    We disc...

Gaby Dalkin joins us this week to share her journey to conceiving her daughter Poppy, and the struggles she went through along the way. At the time, Poppy was just a few weeks old, and Gaby was living the freshly postpartum life. She shares with us that she went through five miscarriages on her journey to having Poppy, and that she hopes all moms with similar experiences know they are not alone. S...

In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Thain Gioia, co-founder and CEO of Perelel, to talk about the deeply personal experience that led her to start the company. After learning that her daughter’s birth defect could have been nutrition-related, Victoria began asking hard questions about the gaps in prenatal care and why so many women are left without clear, reliable support during such a cruci...

Eva Chen joins us this week to talk all about her book I Am Golden . At the time of recording, her book had just come out, and we go into all of the details that went into creating such an important book for children. I Am Golden follows the story of a daughter to Chinese immigrants in New York, much like Eva’s own story. Today, we talk about her inspiration for creating this book, and how her own...

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Carson Meyer to talk about her beautiful new book, Growing Together: Doula Wisdom and Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Motherhood. We reflect on our own journeys into motherhood and dive into the inspiration behind Carson’s work as a doula, writer, and advocate for women navigating pregnancy and postpartum.   Carson shares how s...

Co-parenting is such a challenging task, and today Eva Amurri joins us to share insights into how she and her ex-husband have made this new parenting dynamic work for themselves. Eva explains that forgiveness and self awareness are some of the most important things to practice when co-parenting after a divorce. In order to show up as the best parents for our children, we have to make sure we’re ta...

Starting solids can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out there. In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric registered dietitian and IBCLC Cinthia Scott to talk about her evidence-based, low-pressure approach to baby-led weaning. As a mom, I wanted to understand how to introduce food in a way that feels calm, safe, and empowering—for both parent and baby. Cinthia breaks d...

Emily DiDonato joins us this week to dive into what its like to be a mother while also being a business owner and model. When we spoke, Emily’s baby was just barely one year old and she had just co-founded the skincare brand Covey. In this episode, she shares how she balances all of these aspects of her life and tackles mom guilt that can come up while being a working mother. We also talk about be...

In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned clinical psychologist and conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali. We talk about what it really means to parent with presence, and how doing the inner work as adults is essential for raising emotionally grounded kids. Dr. Shefali breaks down the concept of conscious parenting—why it’s not about being perfect, and how it’s actually a path toward healin...

Eden Grinshpan joins us this week to talk all about picking eating and getting our kids to try new foods. Eden is a chef and mom, and she has such great tips on how to introduce new foods to kids. She encourages parents to demonstrate curiosity to their kids when trying something new alongside modeling different ways to interact with a new food. Eden also encourages parents to get their kids invol...

In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric dermatologist, founder of KOREJ skincare, and mom of five, Dr. Laura Scott, to talk all things pediatric skincare — from navigating newborn rashes to what ingredients really matter in your child’s routine. We get into what’s normal (and what’s not) with baby skin, tips for toddlers and tweens, and how to cut through the noise when it comes to clean, “natura...

This week we sit down with Dr. Teresa Purzner to talk about how we can support our kids’ brain development through nutrition. Dr, Purzner is a neurosurgeon and the creator of Cerebelly: a baby food brand aimed at supporting growing brains. Today, Dr. Purzner tells us that our brains need 16 key nutrients to help support brain development. It’s especially important that our kids get these nutrients...

In this episode, I sit down with therapists and authors Ashley Graber, who is my step-parent coach, and Maria Evans to talk about their new book Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry . It’s a powerful, practical guide to easing anxiety in kids — and in ourselves — through mindful, emotionally attuned parenting.  We talk about the real pressures facing today’s parents, from screen time and scary he...

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins us this week to share some great advice on discipline and setting boundaries with our kids. Dr. Bryson emphasizes that discipline should focus on helping our children becoming self motivated humans that are empowered and make good choices on their own. She encourages parents to set and keep boundaries and view discipline as a way to teach our children how to regulate th...

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Oster — economist, best-selling author, and founder of Parent Data — to talk about her latest program, TTC, designed to provide science-backed guidance for those trying to conceive. Emily breaks down what the data really says about fertility, egg freezing, and lifestyle factors that can impact your journey. She dives into common myths about conception, includ...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Sherry Ross to talk all things fertility. Dr. Ross is an OBGYN and the author of Sheology and Sheology the She-quel. She is an expert on all things women’s health, and today she shares some great tips for people that want to start taking control of their fertility. She encourages women to start thinking about their fertility as early as their twenties, and gives some...

In this episode, I sit down with Elle Rowley, founder of Solly Baby, to hear the inspiring story behind her iconic baby wrap—a product that has become a staple for parents navigating postpartum life.  Elle shares how her journey began when she was a mom of two, juggling a colicky baby and a toddler. Out of necessity, she designed her first Solly Wrap using fabric from LA’s garment district and qui...

Dr. Sarah Oreck joins us today to dive into postpartum mental health, and how our hormones can play a role in managing our mental wellbeing after giving birth. Dr. Oreck is a specialist in reproductive psychiatry, and today she shares insights into managing metal health in the pre and postpartum period. One of the biggest changes moms will experience after giving birth is the hormone drop, and Dr....

This episode was recorded before my baby arrived, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you!   In this episode, I sit down with Kate Love, an entrepreneur, model, and mother, who is preparing to welcome her second child. Kate shares an honest and unfiltered look at her pregnancy journey—from battling persistent nausea and exhaustion to navigating the unexpected guilt of balancing pregnancy w...

Dr. Morgan Cutlip joins us today to talk about burnout and mom guilt. Burnout is a common experience many parents feel throughout various stages of parenthood. Dr. Cutlip shares how due to the overwhelming amount of information and social comparison in today’s society, burnout is frequently reported among parents. Our conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and healthy coping mech...

This episode was recorded before my baby arrived, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you!   Did you know that talking to your baby from day one is one of the most powerful things you can do for their brain development? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dana Suskind, pediatrician, professor, and author, to explore the science of early language and why the first three years of life are s...

Dr. Marta Perez joins us today to discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Perez received the vaccine herself shortly after giving birth. She addresses common concerns regarding the vaccine’s effects on fertility and breastfeeding. We discuss the importance of vaccination for protecting both mothers and infants. She shares with us that emerging studies indicate no increas...

In this pre-baby, pre-recorded episode, I sit down with Jordan Harper, founder and CEO of Barefaced, to explore her incredible journey of launching a thriving skincare brand while navigating the chaos of motherhood.    We kick off by tackling pregnancy-specific skincare challenges, like melasma, and Jordan shares her expert insights on how to care for your skin during this unique time. But the con...

Dr. Marc Brackett joins us to talk all things social and emotional learning for ourselves as well as our kids. Dr. Bracket is the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the author of the book Permission to Feel . In todays episode, he shares tips on how to help our children lean social and emotional intelligence, as well as ways we can use these tips for ourselves. Dr. Brackett...