Modern Mom Probs

​​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...

Often we hear new moms say, “no one ever told me about this!” In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, we’re going to talk about all the things. Registered psychologists Chelsea Slavens and Caitlin Bodie, founders of the popular Instagram account @MamaPsychologists drop their knowledge on the good, bad and ugly about the postpartum journey. Caitlin and Chelsea are the authors of the new book, Not Your...

As a leading voice in the movement for equity in the home, Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play joins the show to discuss concepts from her new book Find Your Unicorn Space. Eve draws from her extensive research to provide an inspirational approach to reignite our creativity. In this insightful, meaningful conversation, she shares her practical tips for combatting mom guilt a...

On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, life and business coach, author, podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It, Marisa Lonic joins the show. Marisa shares her time management and productivity methods when it comes to the juggling act of mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, so we can live our best life.  Marisa explains how we should view time as a bestie instead of a fre...

On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Licensed Clinical Social Work therapist Eli Weinstein joins the show to share his perspective on men’s mental health issues. Eli, a father, husband and host of the Dude Therapist podcast, explores how becoming a father affects men’s mental health and why more men don’t necessarily seek out professional treatment.  In light of the tragic death of Stephen “tW...

2023 is here! Let’s start this year off on the right foot.  On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Pamela Pekerman joins the show to share her tips for realistic quarterly planning for entrepreneurs and moms in general. Pamela is the founder of Hustle Like a Mom, a community and educational platform on a mission to empower “the between drop off and pick up mompreneur.”  She explains how being a ...

On this week’s episode of Modern Mom Probs, Conscious Parenting Coach Ashley Seling joins the show to explore the connection between our childhood and our child's childhood and how it impacts our parenting. Tara and Ashley explore what it means to reparent yourself and what it may look like.  Ashley shares ways for parents to reparent themselves in small pockets of time, set healthy boundaries, an...

On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Samantha Matt, author of the book Average is the New Awesome: A Manifesto for the Rest of Us and creator of the popular Instagram account @averagepeopleproblems joins the show. In this celebration of ordinary awesomeness, Samantha shares what it means to embrace being average and how to manage expectations while still having standards. She also explains how...

It goes without saying how stressful the holidays can be, from gift-buying to dealing with family dynamics. In this week’s episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara welcomes Abbey Williams, behavioral health therapist and host of the You, The Mother Podcast. Tara and Abbey discuss navigating awkward family interactions and toxic family dynamics. They explore the most effective way to set boundaries withou...

In this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, New York Times opinion writer and author Jessica Grose joins the show to discuss her new book, Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood. Known for her excellent coverage of parenting in the pandemic, Jessica really has her finger on the pulse of modern parenting. Her work is helping dismantle unrealistic parenting expectations. I...

Puberty is tough. Too bad there isn’t a manual for it…well, now there is!  Dr. Melisa Holmes, board certified Ob-Gyn and Dr. Trish Hutchison, board certified pediatrician, are the co-founders of the leading digital health platform, Girlology. Combined, these two women have more than 4+ decades of clinical experience and have dedicated themselves to educating mothers, caregivers and young girls on...

This week on Modern Mom Probs, two of the funniest, straight-shooting women on social media join the show. Cailtin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting and host of the Big Time Adulting podcast and Nicki Marie, creator of TikTok’s Nicki Unplugged bring their honest, no nonsense (ok, maybe a little nonsense) approach to modern motherhood and the social media pressures we face. In this lively conver...

This week on Modern Mom Probs, product designer, mother of 5 and CEO of Slate, Brynn Snyder joins the show to explore the age-old question “Can we have it all?” She shares her insights on what it means to “have it all,” what that looks like for her, and why community is so important.   Time-crunched Brynn also shares some creative time management tips, which will leave you wanting to grab a pen an...