Modern Mom Probs

In this compelling episode, Tara interviews Jessica Elefante, author of "Raising Hell, Living Well: Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You." Jessica's journey from a brand strategist to a truth seeker is nothing short of inspiring. She candidly shares her experiences with digital burnout and how a device-free vacation led to a significant improvement in her menta...

In this episode, Tara welcomes Alyssa Blask Campbell, CEO of Sew and Seed. Alyssa is a trusted expert in emotional development and the host of the popular podcast "Voices of Your Village." The conversation centers around Alyssa's new book, "Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children." Alyssa shares that the book is based o...

This week, Tara welcomes the multi-talented Rachael Kay Albers. Rachael is not just a creative director and brand strategist, but also a comedian, actor, self-described "brand strategist gone wild" and the host of the podcast "Marketing Muckraking.” Rachael's approach to branding is playful, experimental, and deeply insightful. She's interested in understanding the effects of brand culture and mar...

What happens when two powerful advocates for gender equity join forces? Can they change the narrative surrounding working mothers? Tune into this riveting conversation with Rachel Bauer and Kelsey Pytlik, the trailblazing co-founders of Gild Collective. They share their inspiring journeys, the inception of their organization, and their relentless pursuit to elevate empathy and understanding in wor...

Did the TikTok “Egg Crack Challenge” make you cringe? Us too. This week, Sarah Adams, creator of the popular social media account, Mom Uncharted, joined the show to shed light on child exploitation on social media. Sarah's journey began in late 2017 when she became a mother and started following mommy influencers for guidance and support. However, during the pandemic, she noticed an unsettling tre...

This week, Tara welcomed Chesca Hause, the talented cartoonist behind the popular Litter Box Comics and author of the new book "Parenting is Weird: Tales from the Litter Box." Chesca's comics are a humorous take on the rollercoaster ride of motherhood. She draws inspiration from her own family experiences (except for the fact they’re cats), making her work relatable, heartwarming and hilarious. Ch...

In this episode, Tara interviews Stephanie Rosenfield, a former speech pathologist turned life coach for overwhelmed moms and host of the podcast "The Five Minute Shift for Moms." Her journey from overwhelmed mom to life coach will have you nodding your head. She shares her unique concept of the three buckets of emotional management - emotional diffusion, self-regulation, and connection. This does...

This week, Tara welcomes Eric Taylor, "dadfluencer" and creator of the popular Instagram account @girl_dad_e, to discuss the importance of raising confident and empowered children and breaking generational cycles. Eric shares his motivation for creating his viral “dusty son” content that helps his daughters recognize their worth and navigate life. They also explore the meaning of the term "dusty,"...

In this podcast episode, Tara welcomes Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a pediatrician and advocate for holistic health and integrative medicine. They discuss the impact of excessive screen time and social media on mental health, particularly in children and teenagers. Drawing from a study by Sapien Labs, Dr. Joel explains how the study found a correlation between the age of first smartphone and poorer men...

On this week's episode, Tara is joined by Ryan Viktorin, Fidelity Investments Financial Consultant, on the topic of planning for the unexpected, in particular, life insurance planning. During this Life Insurance Awareness Month, Ryan shares her takeaways about life insurance, including when to start thinking about it, what it covers and why it's important to protect yourself even if you aren't cur...

How would you have liked it if your parents shared every embarrassing detail of your childhood with friends and family? It’s a good thing the 80s and 90s weren’t that documented. Just think about the hairstyles and outfits alone! In this week’s podcast episode, Tara interviews Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert in media technology and society and author of the new book, Growing Up in Public: Coming of...

This week, Tara welcomes celebrity cookbook author, TV star, and host of MTV’s hit series Deliciousness, Tiffani Thiessen to talk about her new book, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers. In this episode, Tara and Tiffani discuss how to take your leftovers from blah to bangin', and why reducing food waste is a cause that's close to Tiffani's heart. They also tackle...

Are you a “good enough” mother? On the latest episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara welcomes Dr. Tanya Cotler, a seasoned psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship. Dr. Cotler explored the idea of the "good enough mother," a term coined by Donald Winnicott in the 1950s. Being a good enough mother means finding a balance between not being ove...

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...