Mama Knows

One of my followers, Adrienne Altman, reached out to me to talk about ADHD in adult women. Tune in to hear how Adrienne, a 40 year old mom of 2, got the late life diagnosis of ADHD. She shares the challenges she faced before and after receiving her diagnosis, and her passion for creating a community for moms with ADHD.  ADHD Resources:https://ihaveadhd.com/adult-adhd-symptoms/https://www.additudem...

This week is all about navigating screen time with Psychologists Chelsea and Caitlin. How much screen time should our kids be getting? What kind of shows should they watch? How to transition off screen time? Is screen time ruining my kid? Chelsea and Caitlin have amazing workshops and gave my listeners a discount code:50% off any workshopDiscount code: MAMAKNOWS Website: https://www.mamapsychologi...

Research shows that not only can Intergenerational Trauma be passed on by the way we parent, but also through DNA. Join me this week with Selma Baćevac as we talk about what Intergenerational Trauma can look like and how to break the cycle. Selma is a mother of two toddlers and a psychotherapist entrepreneur. She works with women and parents who want to overcome and heal trauma by offering one-one...

86% of my mamas over on IG do not take care of their own basic needs before they take care of their kiddos. THIS IS NOT OK. But then there is MOM GUILT. Diving into a major mom guilt discussion with Rena Beyer (coach, mom and psychotherapist) of @RemediesWithRena. Freebie 'Time Audit': https://tinyurl.com/RWR-TimeAuditA time audit which helps you see where your time is going and what your energy i...

But did you know that a lot goes on for your partner after child birth? Like the other person, the one that didn't push the baby out. This is crucial for all women to hear. I hope you leave here leaving more connected with your baby daddy. Eli is a Social Work therapist (LCSW )who has worked in a psych hospital, and intense outpatient clinic and currently works in a group and private practice on L...

I polled you guys once about intrusive thoughts and did we learn  a lot that day. We all have them, they're normal ...but when do they become NOT normal? Today we are talking about PPA and Intrusive thoughts, two topics I personally relate to and advocate on. Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers)  is a licensed psychotherapist, anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey. She is the...

Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new BFF couple friends! She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and he’s a regular dude. Together they’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you want to grab sushi with. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. Follow them on IG @vanessamarintherapy, tune in...

Are you sometimes guilty of getting into your own head and making many motherhood tasks  negative? Today I am chatting with Tessa Romero about Mindset Shift. Tessa is a coach that specializes in motherhood and mindset. Mindset is the start of everything in your life.  If you choose to tell yourself that YOU CAN and that YOU ARE GOOD then YOU will THRIVE! Thoughts create feelings. Are you ready to...

"It’s so frustrating that your child always tantrums, seems edgy, or doesn’t listen. Or, maybe they have some weird quirks and habits that you don’t get? But, you can’t shake the feeling that something deeper is going on. It could be related to their sensory processing!" -Your Kids TableOne day I was chatting to my girls on IG about how frustrating it is that my son is always running into things a...

100% should be listening to this with your partner. Most couples that seek counseling typically seek it 6 years too late. Today we chat with Mac a licensed Black Male therapist with a specialization in couples therapy. As a therapist he specialize in improving communication skills, conflict management, friendship, intimacy, admiration and fondness within my couples. In this episode:Mind blowing re...

What's the dumbest argument you've gotten into with your partner? Grab some popcorn because today we will read off hilarious arguments. Turns out we've also been in most of the same ones. I suggest listening with your partner around so you guys can laugh together! Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support! Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscr...

Grab a tissue: today we are hearing from a “normal” woman, she is your friend, co-worker, sister, neighbor and more….She is our very first @balkanina community mama on the podcast sharing her intimate experience with a cancer diagnosis as a young mom at only age 31. Lisa Orr! Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31 and is sharing her story with us today. She also shares to her podcast week...

If you could take a test that tells you your personality type and what motivates you to be better not only for YOU but for all your loved ones around you, would you? Well, you can. In this episode I am chatting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober of @enneagramashton on Instagram and also author of The Enneagram Made Simple. Ashton is also a public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram ed...

How was your relationship with your parents when you were a teen? Mine was not so great, that's all I know about that. Teenagers are a special breed and today we are sitting down with Aly Pain, a certified relationship Coach for families specializing in parenting teens! Growing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside. She spent years healing the pai...

The one and only, super hilarious Sunday Confessions are now extended on the podcast. Tom and I don't hold back (so ear muffs for the kiddos please). Pop in your headphones or turn up the volume in your van because these confessions are so good, funny, bizarre and girl you will for sure feel less alone.example: "I have a large labia." Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!  Find m...

Lavinia Brown (MA Oxon) is a one-to-one psychodynamic coach, company gender-equality and inclusion consultant, author and speaker. As a multi-passionate, life-long learner, she has enjoyed a portfolio career since graduating from Oxford University, that includes over 20 years as an employee of and service provider to the fine wine, corporate events, boutique hotels, merchant banking, auctioneering...

One thing I have learned in the last few years as a public figure on social media is that we just want to feel relatable. We want to know that we are not alone, we want to know that SHE is a lot like me. My name is Nina and if you don't know me from my social media @balkanina then HELLO - I am just this regular chick who is also a wife, mom, daughter and friend who has built a community of powerfu...