Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast

Episode Overview In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Habibi, a scientist, entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother who has built an incredible business by making science accessible, exciting, and fun for families. What started as sharing simple science experiments online quickly evolved into a thriving educational company, Mito & Co., helping children discover the magic of STEM...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Dr. Stu), obstetrician-trained with over 40 years of experience, to unpack the realities of modern obstetric care and the evolving role of midwifery. This conversation dives into the tension between medicalized birth and natural, physiological processes, and challenges the systems that shape how care is deliv...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Dr. Stu), obstetrician-trained with over 40 years of experience, to unpack the realities of modern obstetric care and the evolving role of midwifery. This conversation dives into the tension between medicalized birth and natural, physiological processes, and challenges the systems that shape how care is deliv...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Myers, a new mom of twins and recent PhD graduate, to talk about what it really looks like to balance motherhood with higher education. From strategically planning her pregnancy during her PhD to navigating the unexpected challenges of a micro-premature birth, Vanessa shares an honest and powerful look into resilience...

Episode Overview In this episode, we sit down with Mario Mancuso, a solo father of two navigating life after the loss of his wife while balancing entrepreneurship and a full-time career in the HVAC industry. Mario shares an honest and deeply personal look into what solo parenting really looks like behind the scenes. We talk about the emotional weight of carrying multiple roles, the quiet guilt man...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , I sit down with Meenakshi, an Ottawa mom of three who is balancing full-time work, motherhood, and content creation. This conversation feels like one of those honest, needed chats about what motherhood actually looks like behind the scenes. We get into the mental load, the pressure to keep everything together, and how overwhelming it can feel try...

Overview View In this episode, I sit down with Eli Weinstein , therapist, speaker, and author of From I Do to We Do , to have a real, honest conversation about what happens to relationships after kids enter the picture. We dive into the shift from being partners to becoming parents—and how easy it is to lose connection in the middle of the chaos. Eli brings such a refreshing male therapist perspec...

Episode Overview This week it’s just me. No guest, no fluff. Just a conversation I’ve been putting off for a long time. I’m finally sharing my birth story… and honestly, it didn’t go how I thought it would at all. What should have been something straightforward turned into multiple misdiagnoses. I was told I had an ovarian torsion, then later was wrongly diagnosed with an STI, which almost complet...

Overview In this week’s episode of Busy Mom Talk, I sit down with Shannon Kelly, co-owner of an Ottawa salon, mom, and entrepreneur who built her business and her family during one of the most uncertain times in recent history. Shannon shares what it was really like starting a business during COVID, being pregnant in a pandemic, and navigating both marriage and entrepreneurship at the same time. T...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , Kianna sits down with Dr. Olivia Richman, a family health physician and founder of Docfluencer MDO, to discuss the realities of women’s healthcare, physician burnout, and the need for meaningful advocacy in medicine. Dr. Richman shares how gaps in education around women’s health shaped her career path and inspired her to build a platform that bri...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk, I sit down with Melyse for an honest conversation about burnout, what it really looks like, and how it can quietly build up until you feel like you are running on empty. Melyse shares the signs she experienced firsthand, including emotional exhaustion, feeling disconnected from her work, and losing that sense of accomplishment that once motivated...

Episode Summary In this episode, Kianna sits down with mom therapist and coach Kristin Cogan to talk about the real mental load of motherhood, why so many moms wait to ask for help, and how trauma can show up in parenting triggers. Kristin shares practical, realistic tools for “emotional hygiene,” nervous system regulation, and repair after conflict with your kids, plus a powerful framework she ca...

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk, host discusses the complexities of motherhood with guest Krissy Bold, a podcast host and mom advocate. They explore the challenges of maintaining identity as a mother, the realities of parenting, and the importance of community and friendships among moms. Krissy shares her journey of starting a podcast, the struggles of monetizing content, and the...

Episode Overview Am I the Drama… or Is This Actually Wild? This week on Busy Mom Talk , Kianna goes solo for a much-requested episode of “Am I the Drama?” — diving into real stories submitted by listeners who are deep in the messiness of motherhood, family dynamics, and public judgment. From overstepping mothers-in-law to partners who won’t set boundaries, this episode pulls back the curtain on si...

Building What Didn’t Exist: A Mother’s Vision This week on Busy Mom Talk, Kianna sits down with Julia Reid , co-owner of Play On Paediatrics Therapy in Ottawa. Julia shares how her background as an athletic therapist and her lived experience as a mom to a neurodivergent child led her to build something that didn’t exist when she needed it most. What began as a personal gap in care became a clinic...

Episode Overview The Uncommon Path: Specializing in Pediatric Osteopathy This week, Kianna sits down with Megan Palmer , a highly trained osteopath from Mulberry Wellness and Mulberry Minis , whose extensive focus in pediatrics sets her apart in a field where infant-specific training is still uncommon. Megan shares what led her to pursue this path, the depth of education required, and why she is s...

From Corporate Life to Full-Time Creator This week on Busy Mom Talk, Kianna sits down with Leanne Lee , the creator behind Life With Leanne Lee - a highly influential digital storyteller across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram . Leanne opens up about the moment she realized her corporate job was no longer aligned with her values or mental health, and how she made the bold jump into full-ti...

A Pediatrician Who Became a Guide for Parents In this episode, Kianna sits down with Dr. Mona Amin , board-certified pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk , to talk about what happens when medicine, motherhood, and the online world collide. Dr. Mona shares how burnout in traditional pediatrics and a desire to give parents more time, context, and compassion pushed her to start creating content on...

What This Episode Covers Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection Dr. Storage explains how the gut and brain communicate through the vagus nerve, hormones, and the microbiome. She breaks down why stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm can trigger GI symptoms, especially in moms navigating postpartum or high-stress seasons. IBS vs IBD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment So many people confuse IBS (...

Episode Overview In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Sarah Belefontaine of Four Wings Psychology talks about the path of parenthood. She shares how each transition into parenthood—whether it’s welcoming your first baby or your fourth—brings its own identity shift, emotional landscape, and learning curve. Dr. Sarah reflects on the complexity of these seasons and how becoming a mother transformed bo...

Episode Overview Laying the Foundations of Rest In this conversation, pediatrician and sleep consultant Allison Egidi breaks down what it really means to set healthy sleep foundations from the earliest weeks of life. She explains where the idea of “drowsy but awake” actually comes from in sleep science—and why it’s often misunderstood by exhausted parents. Rather than offering rigid rules, Allison...

Episode Overview Kianna introduces Alycia King and how she became inspired to help another family through surrogacy. Alycia started an instagram page to share her surrogacy journey - @notthebabymamaa. Alycia has been in the surrogacy world for 4 years now, and is on her second journey as a surrogate. Alycia shares some of the exciting and amazing parts of surrogacy, and answers all of Kianna's que...

Episode Overview Kianna introduces Alycia King and how she became inspired to help another family through surrogacy. Alycia started an instagram page to share her surrogacy journey - @notthebabymamaa. Alycia has been in the surrogacy world for 4 years now, and is on her second journey as a surrogate. Alycia shares some of the exciting and amazing parts of surrogacy, and answers all of Kianna's que...

Episode Overview A Mother’s Why Angela opens up about the moment that changed her perspective on vaccine safety and medical trust. When her baby experienced a mild reaction after routine vaccinations, she asked questions that were met with dismissal. Told not to come back unless she complied without hesitation, Angela began to dig into medical literature, parent forums, and books to understand wha...

Episode Overview: In this deeply emotional and faith-driven episode of Busy Mom Talk , we sit down with Krystal Vanderbruggen , a devoted mother of four whose youngest daughter, Veya , was born on December 4, 2023 , with Down syndrome and cardiac conditions . Despite countless medical challenges, Veya’s life was filled with joy — from her bright smile to her love for geese stuffies and shaking her...