Modern Mom Probs

This week, Tara had the pleasure of welcoming Brooke Romney, author of the best-selling books 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens (Volumes 1 & 2) and 52 Modern Manners for Kids. Their conversation revolved around the importance of teaching manners and social skills to children and how these contribute to a successful and connected life. Brooke, a mother of four boys, shared her insights on how tea...

How do you get what you want professionally? Betting on yourself. This week Tara welcomes on-air personality Bethany Braun-Silva to the pod. Bethany is not just an on-air parenting entertainment and lifestyle expert, but also a fellow podcaster and author of the inspiring new book "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love." Bethany shared her jou...

This week, Tara welcomes fellow only child Jen Dalton, creator of the Instagram account "One and Done Parenting." Tara and Jen both share their experience as only children with only children. Jen explores her decision to have only one child due to a traumatic birth experience. Tara shares her journey of infertility and miscarriages before finally having her son. They also discuss the benefits of b...

In this podcast episode, Tara interviews Dayna Abraham, author of "Calm the Chaos: Raising the Most Challenging Children." Dayna shares her personal journey of raising a child who didn't fit the mold and struggled with various challenges. Springing from that experience, she developed a framework that helped her own family and other parents facing different parenting challenges. Her story is a test...

In this podcast episode, Tara welcomes Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of the Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. They had an enlightening conversation about the challenges of modern motherhood and how technology can be a game-changer when determining if something is “up.” Sehreen shared her personal experience of struggling to find information and suppor...

In this episode, Tara interviews Andee Martineau, mother of six, parenting coach, and creator of the Connect Method Parenting framework. They discuss parenting hacks and ways to improve kids' listening skills and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Andee shares her personal journey of struggling with parenting and how she developed her method. Tara shares a personal story on how and why she...

This week, Tara welcomes Heather Chauvin, leadership coach, author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of the popular podcast “Emotionally Uncomfortable.”  Heather shares her personal story of beating cancer and how it led her to develop the concept of energetic time management. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our emotions and aligning our desires with our physical body. Heather...

In this episode, Liz Dunn and Jane Black, co-hosts of the Pressure Cooker podcast, join Tara to discuss the pressure on parents, especially mothers, to cook everything from scratch and how it's not a practical expectation. They talk about the broken food system and the need for easier and healthier options for busy families. They discuss the need for collective solutions to make better quality con...

In this episode, Tara chats with Kanika Chadda Gupta, a former CNN journalist and host of the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense. They discuss life lessons Kanika has learned from her podcast guests, including Rebecca Minkoff, Chelsea Clinton, Eve Rodsky, and Zibby Owens. Tara and Kanika dive into the concept of "mom sense" and the importance of trusting one's intuition in parenting. Kanika sh...

On this week's episode, Tara is joined by Ryan Viktorin, Fidelity Investments Financial Consultant, on the topic of retirement planning for busy parents. Ryan shares her takeaways for retirement planning, including what is the best age to start, how to decide how much to set aside and how we can learn financial literacy. Ryan explains how we can save for retirement while also saving for everyday l...

In this episode Tara brings on Jo Piazza, best-selling author and established podcaster, about the mental health implications of living an online life, particularly for content creators. The conversation also touches on the tragic recent passing of Heather Armstrong, the pioneer parenting writer and creator of Dooce.com. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the toxicity of...

Infertility is a topic that is often surrounded by stigma and shame, leaving hopeful parents feeling isolated and alone. In this podcast episode, Tara interviews Stephanie Levich, the founder and president of Family Match Consulting, a fertility consulting firm. Over the course of her 20+ year career, Stephanie has helped over 3,000 parents on their path toward creating families. Tara and Stephani...

​​Having a premature baby or a newborn who spends time in the NICU can be a traumatic and emotional experience for parents. In this week’s episode, Tara speaks with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, a platform that offers support and resources for parents of premature babies. Jodi shares her personal story of having a premature baby due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and...

As a mother, it can often feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. From postpartum depression to raising neurodivergent children, the challenges can be overwhelming. But the good news is that you don't have to go through it alone.  In this “Modern Mom Probs” podcast episode, Tara talks with two amazing women who have created strong supportive communities for mothers: A...

As parents, we often want to shield our children from the realities of the world, but it's ultimately impossible to do so. When children do hear about the news, it's important to have open and honest conversations with them.  In this episode of the "Modern Mom Probs" podcast, Tara interviews Tracy Leeds Kaplan, the founder of Small But Mighty Media and creator of the popular podcast "The Ten News,...

Do you snuggle up on the couch to watch a good true crime documentary? Do you love to hear about the latest heist or unsolved case? Well, you're not alone!  In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara interviews Gretchen and Tabitha, relatable, funny moms and hosts of the popular "Housewives of True Crime" podcast. Gretchen and Tabitha share their perspective on why moms love true crime stories, why...

Why is talking about money and spending so taboo? On this Modern Mom Probs episode, Tara interviews Megan Dwyer, a certified financial planner and host of the Money Isn't Scary podcast. The conversation centers around the importance of being intentional with spending and understanding the behavioral aspects behind it. They also discuss the challenges faced by mothers and women in general when it c...

Is that a hot flash? Why does my brain feel foggy? Why don’t I feel like myself anymore? Tara and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph discuss menopause and its effects on mental health. Dr. Judith dispels myths about menopause and emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about its symptoms and effects. They discuss the link between menopause and mood changes, cognitive ability, an...

On this episode, Tara interviews Terri Fry, a business consultant and founder of the Mom Like That podcast, about creating a business plan for content creators that extends beyond social media. They discuss the importance of understanding the full landscape of a business, setting goals that align with the business's objectives, and not fixating on visible goals, such as follower count or video vie...

In this episode, Tara talks with her long-time friend, author and content creator, Linda Fruits about her new book, "The Mom Life: The Sweet, the Bitter, and the Bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood." Linda is a relatable mom with a big sense of humor and a big heart, and her book is a gorgeous, incredible reflection of her amazing soul. In this life-affirming conversation, they discuss Linda's journe...

What does it mean to be your authentic self? It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot on social media.  Tune in to this Modern Mom Probs episode with Tara Clark and Iesha Madden to learn how to identify your core values, passions, and how to create a space for others to share their stories.  Iesha encourages people to ask themselves the hard questions and to put forward what they are passionate a...

Have you ever wished that children came with a parenting road map? Yeah, us too! New York Times best-selling author, international speaker, and Oprah-endorsed conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali joins the show to discuss her new book The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Shefali shares concepts on how to...

Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture joins the show to share her sharp observations on this shiny world.  In this candid conversation, Sara and Tara discuss how mommy influencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers and as mothers. They both share their personal experiences of being influenced and...

Popular writer Kathryn Jezer-Morton joins the show to explore the concepts of affordable child care, wellness, and social media narrative. Kathryn writes Brooding, a column about family life for The Cut and does research on momfluencers, and digital culture's influence on domestic space.  In this timely, thought-provoking conversation, Tara and Kathryn explore “what would get people interested eno...

Psychologist and couple’s therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins the show to share her expertise on how to set boundaries with your in-laws. Dr. Tracy is the host of the "I'm Not Your Shrink" podcast and her new book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Our Relationships” will be released in Fall 2023. In this honest conversation, Dr. Tracy shares why wome...