Mighty As A Mother

You asked and we listened! Today we are joined by an expert on all things skincare, injectables, and facial aesthetics. Molly Tomich is a physician assistant specializing in cosmetic dermatology, and a new mom embarking upon her own journey back to work after maternity leave. We got candid with Molly on all of your (and our!) skincare concerns - from skin laxity to anti-aging routines, and pressed...

If you've ever experienced anxious thoughts, feelings of burnout, or moments of self-doubt, you are not alone and this episode is the one for you.  We know that more moms are feeling MORE anxious and burned out than ever, with more than two-thirds of mothers reporting feeling of burnout and overwhelm. So in this episode, we decided to enlist the help of a renowned expert to help us understand wher...

Today we are joined by mother of five and Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer McLeland of Frame Fertility to raise awareness and honor World Infertility Awareness Month this month. Dr. McLeland brings a wealth of expertise and an unmatched passion for women's healthcare and fertility and we know this conversation with help so many of you, regardless of where you are on your fertility and overall health...

Today's episode is heating up with the topic of hormonal shifts! Whether you're knee-deep in motherhood or just beginning, the menopausal and perimenopausal phases are closer than you think. Join us as we delve into this vital conversation with an esteemed guest — Midi Health Co-Founder and CEO Joanna Strober. As someone who has spent her career building businesses that unlock the potential of wom...

We're honored to have Dr. Cassidy Freitas, LMFT, join us to discuss how critical conversations around maternal mental health must be discussed often and openly. Dr. Freitas is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in peripartum mental health. With a wealth of firsthand experience as a mother herself and expertise running her own group practice, Cassidy supports the treatment of emo...

We are so excited for you to listen to today's episode with Monique Volz, a corporate marketer turned blogger and cookbook author. Monique's goal is simply this: to inspire us all, both in and out of the kitchen - and she does that and then some.  Together we discuss how to confidently leave behind a "dream job" in order to ruthlessly pursue your dreams and Monique shares what began as a personal...

It's Stress Awareness Month and we dive head first into the complexities of maternal stress with fellow mom and PhD, Molly Dickens. As a scientist, writer, advocate, and founder, Molly has the fascinating insights to share around the physiological and psychological impacts of chronic stress on mothers, along with personal lessons learned throughout her career journey from academia to maternal heal...

In today's critically important episode, we're talking all things gender equity and working parenthood with  Lauren Smith Brody. Fellow mom, gender equity advocate, and former Executive Editor at Glamour Magazine sits down with us to discuss the crisis facing working parents and caregivers today - and what's needed to advance women's leadership and overall economic growth.    Lauren shares her own...

  Today's episode with none other than CNBC's Julia Boorstin is such a treat. As a mom to two boys and esteemed journalist and reporter, Julia shares her experiences and perspectives on reframing what leadership is for women. She has interviewed some of the most notorious and influential men (and women) in business over the last few decades but only once becoming a mom did Julia ditch her fears of...

In today's episode we sat down with the multi-faceted, multi-talented Rachel Mansfield! As the co-founder of grt sht ventures, food entrepreneur, cookbook author and podcast host, Rachel has merged her love of food, business and family. She is known for her engaged cult following, easy recipes that taste delicious, lifestyle tips and tricks, and raising her three adorable boys in New Jersey.  In t...

In honor of American Heart Month, we're tackling a special topic today: Happiness. When we think of juggling motherhood alongside any passions or responsibilities outside of our kids, guilt and overwhelm often kick in - but does it have to? To better understand this phenomenon, we sat down with esteemed Brown University Assistant Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Yael Schonburn to discu...

We're kicking off American Heart Month with our first MD and OBGYN, Dr. Tasha Kalra! By the end of this episode you'll feel inspired and ready to make some small tweaks to your daily habits in order to live a healthier life. Tasha is a busy mama to two toddlers and just 'gets it' - there's not enough time, not enough energy, and sometimes not enough resources to prioritize your own health. But she...

If you've ever been forced to return to work so soon after welcoming a child, or taken unpaid maternity leave, or wondered how you'd juggle your career and caring for a human, we see you.  Frankly, American societal infrastructure is stacked against mothers and caregivers, which is why we sat down with esteemed author, columnist, and fellow mom Jess Grose to discuss why it feels so hard to be a mo...

Becoming a mother is such a fundamental shift in our identity, and one of the most significant physical and psychological changes a woman will ever experience. On today's show, we have Lauren and Megan — the founders of The Matrescence. The Matrescence was born out of a desire to help other women navigate their personal experiences with motherhood while providing a community to support, uplift, an...

If you're finding yourself in need of productivity hacks, actionable suggestions for self-care, habit stacking, and mindset shifts as we kick off the new year, we have the episode for you!  Jeanelle Teves, General Manager of Bugaboo and mama to two, shares her journey and helpful tidbits on how she intentionally (and unapologetically) creates boundaries and sets herself and her busy family up for...

And just like that, our first year is coming to a close!    We've sat down with some incredibly respected thought leaders, met many mamas IRL, and laughed and cried along the way. As two executives juggling the demands of motherhood while building our careers, we know the plight all too well and couldn't be more proud of this community we're building alongside you - a community in which all mamas...

Marriage is a living thing. Early on in our relationships, we shower our partners with love and attention (obviously, we want them to want to marry us!) Yet once kids enter the scene, it's not uncommon for partners to begin living parallel lives, with passion and deep connection unintentionally falling by the wayside (hello sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, and packed schedules!).  In today's ep...

If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt disappointed with what you see, you're not alone. In this episode, we get vulnerable (as per usual!) talking about our own body image challenges from young childhood through those difficult teenage years and beyond. Jenn shares her struggles overcoming an eating disorder and obsessive exercising and sheds light on how she got to the place she is now,...

We are thrilled to have Ashley Neese on the show to talk about something much needed for all mamas. REST!  Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has helped thousands of people with crippling anxiety, exhaustion, boundary setting, emotional regulation, grief, anger, overwhelm, and chronic stress. In this episode, you will learn:  How to soothe your nervous system  Manage feelings of anxiety and overw...

In the wake of motherhood, women are facing a new, modern dilemma. Becoming a mother affects so much of who we are - psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally. By listening to today's show, be prepared to understand how our well-being as new mothers and the well-being of our relationships impact our identities.  In today's episode, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Molly Millwoo...

Today we bring you our first ever bonus episode - Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.  In maybe our most raw conversation yet, we unpack the prevalence of pregnancy and infant loss and the lack of adequate support in the modern medical community and Jenn shares her own personal story with pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and how to support those who are grieving, and those sup...

We had so much fun sitting down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to talk all things maternal mental health. A highly sought-after relationship expert with a PhD in psychology, Dr. Morgan knows firsthand what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood and she's determined to help the next generation of mothers. Through her work, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn how to form and maintain...

Continuing on our Maternal Mental Health Series, we are honored to speak with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT. Gayane is a mother and licensed marriage and family therapist practicing out of Sherman Oaks, California (she also treats patients virtually!) and has been featured in Huffington Post and The LA Times.  We sat down for a candid conversation about adequately preparing for postpartum (it's more than r...

Our first episode of our new Maternal Mental Health series is for you if you've ever felt like OMG why did NO ONE tell me how hard this was going to be. We sit down with fellow mom and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jessie Hines to discuss everything from why the "6 week postpartum check-up" is simply not enough, how prevalent anxiety and depression are inside motherhood, and ways in which...

In today's episode, Jenn sat down with Talia Kovacs - a child development expert who helps children tap into their inherent resiliency. Talia has worked with kids as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and as a children's resilience coach and has been focused on Forbes, The Today Show, Newsweek, and more. She joined our show to discuss: - How children are competent, capable people - Why we a...