Mom Essentials

We aren't talking about sleep in this episode!  My guest, Laurie Aigner, shares about rREST; Rapid Response of Emotional Stress Technique.  She shares that if you had a childhood, this type of therapy could benefit you! This can help you uncover things that you may not even remember, how to approach situations without getting riled up, and how to be a better emotionally regulated parent.  To find...

Phones. Tablets. Social media. All of this can be very overwhelming to us parents as we try to navigate this new world of technology with our kids.  In this episode, Jessica Speer, a highly acclaimed author of books for kids and teens, returns to share some great tips on how to talk with our kids about the safety of devices, things they should know, and understanding that this is an ever-changing...

Even though we are a few years out from the pandemic, you may still be struggling with how to rebound from it as a family. Today's guest, Jeff Nelligan, is here with some great tips on how to navigate this! Jeff is the author of " Four Lessons from My Three Sons: How you can Raise Resilient Kids " (Second Edition just released) and most recently of "Your Kids Rebound from the Pandemic Lockdowns: A...

We all have one in our lives; a Gen-Zer! But what do you really know about this generation? My guest today, John Schlimm, had asked that same question and did the research to find out. As a Harvard-trained educator, artist, advocate, and international award-winning author of "What Would Gen-Z Do?: Everything You Don't Know About Gen-Z But Should," John was among the first to start piecing together...

Most of the time, our kids' reactions and behaviors are tied to a need they want met. But it's not always easy to see that in the moment. On this episode, I am joined by Andrea Pollack, a mom of two young adult children, a former lawyer in New York City, and an advocate for parents of autistic and other developmentally challenged children. We dive into some tips on how to navigate raising children...

It is not uncommon for moms to feel like they have lost themselves in motherhood. But how can we reclaim and rediscover your worth?  This is exactly what I cover in today's episode with my guest Emily Louis.  Emily is a worthiness coach who specializes in helping people stop feeling like they aren't enough so that they can be confident in their God-given identity. We dive into topics like shame, a...

Do you know someone with an autoimmune disease? There seems to be an increase in these, especially among children. And that is exactly what I dive into with my guest, Dr. David Bilstrom. Dr. Bilstrom is a physician, author, educator, and the Medical Director of the International Autoimmune Institute and the Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine. He is an expert in reversing and preventin...

What does healthy really mean? Today's guest, Dr. Sheila Carroll, a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician along with being a certified life and weight coach for parents, shares how weight is just one factor of our health, but not the main thing we should be concerned about. We talk about the marketing we have to look out for (especially with our kid's foods), how our body ima...

Perhaps you are already a parent of teens, but if not you might already be feeling a little anxious about when that time comes.  Thankfully, Jeanine Mouchawar is my guest on this episode and we talk all thing teens!  Jeanine is a life coach for parents of teenagers and helps make parenting easier by teaching new communication strategies that reduce conflict and create calm.  This is a must listen...

Money can be a huge stressor in life. But what do you do if you are constantly finding more month at the end of your money? My guest, Dawnette Palmore, the founder and owner of Your Money On Purpose Coaching, joins me to share why you should be vision focused rather than budget focused with your money. We talk dive into strategies to help you feel more in control with your money, but also the impo...

On today's episode I am joined by Joe & Mell Hashey, the creators of The Strong Family Co! The Hashey family was living a normal life. Joe was a high school teacher and business owner. Mell was a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. Then 2020 happened and turned their family upside down. They found themselves giving up their "dream home" and moving 2,000 miles away to a town wher...

Have you ever thought because your family members all have a certain condition, you are automatically going to have the same outcome? Dr. Mel Krug joins me on this episode to share the good news that you can rewire your nervous system and decide your own fate! We cover things from illnesses to childhood trauma that gets passed down from different generations and how we can break the cycle. To find...

On today's episode, Hally Brooke, the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished, Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and a fierce industry advocate joins me.  We talk all things gut related, debunk some HUGE misconceptions on how to take care of the bacteria in our bodies, and dishes some great ideas on how...


Today's episode is a MUST listen! I am joined by Tara Gratto who has been working with children and families for 20+ years as an educator, former preschool owner, picture book author, and social-emotional expert. She is also the parent of two middle school children. In her role at RRC, she helps parents and caring adults learn the tools and skills they need for the hard and messy parts of parenti...

Mom Essentials is officially one year old!  Tune in to hear some of the highlights over the last 365 days!  Listen to the full episodes featured: Eps. 11 | Embrace Your Perfectly Imperfectness   Eps. 18 | Life Coaching for Kids Eps. 25 | Parenting Without Yelling  Eps. 33 | Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Eps. 43 | Why Parenting Like Our Parents Doesn't Work  

Warning: This episode may make you blush! Today, we are diving into the topic of sex with your partner. In this episode, I am joined by Jordyn Hakes: mom, wife, and podcast host of " The Horny Housewife Podcast "- a podcast disucussing all things sex, dating your spouse and being intentional in your marriage. Tune in to learn tips on how to spice things up in the bedroom, how to approach uncomfort...

This episode focuses on one of my favorite subjects; business! Today's guest, Lyss, is the owner of five different businesses, a podcast host, author, speaker, goal-getter, mother, and wife. Lyss is also a self-taught wedding floral and events designer, earning over six figures in just 18 months. She uses her experience to help other women reach their goals and live their best lives. Her story is...

Do you feel like you are drowning with your mental load and mom guilt? It might be time for an emotional detox! Today's guest, Sherianna Boyle, is on a mission to redefine action, especially for us moms. She shares practical tips and guidance on how we can create more peace through energy work. Sherianna is the author of ten books including her latest Energy in Action: The Power of Emotions & Intu...

Motherhood can be lonely. Yet, even when you try to find "friends" or just get more intone with yourself again, it can be challenging and not in line with what you had in mind. Today's guest, Michell DeKeyser, totally understands this struggle and journey. She has both led and participated in various mom groups and book clubs, but despite these groups, she always envisioned something different. Mi...

"How the #$!@ did I get here?"  That is the question Kristen Noel and Bill Miles hear from the mamas they help all of the time.  Going through divorce can be scary, overwhelming, sad, and loaded with grief.  But it can also be a beautiful beginning of so many things.  Kristen and Bill help their clients take control of their divorce, get off the emotional rollercoaster and save precious time, mone...

Are you living in chronic pain? My guest, Lyndsay Soprano, is no stranger to this! Along with her boutique marketing agency, Bound-by Marketing, she is the host of the pain game podcast to share her story and help others living in pain.  She shares what she went through while trying to become a mom and even though she has not been able to have children of her own, she proudly displays the title of...

This episode is for the Millennial moms out there! We can't mom like the moms before us. There have been a lot "shoulds" placed on us, but the truth is the world is different our role has changed drastically. Kasey Potts joins me today to debunk some of the things we have been told, how to handle the mental load we carry, the truth about finding balance, and so much more! Kasey is a content creato...

Friendships at any age can be challenging! When kids are growing up, understanding friendship truths and how to navigate the changes in their relationships is so important. But sometimes, even as adults, we aren't sure how to best guide them.  Tune in as my guest, Jessica Speer, the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safe...

TW: This episode contains the subject of domestic abuse. A lot of people have heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but what about after all the hard work of healing? A. Garcia joins me on this episode to share her brave story of survival after an attempted double homicide while she was eight months pregnant. Her desperation to survive became the catalyst to the foundation of her busines...

As soon as you announce you are having a baby, it can be easy to get bombarded with negatives. "You'll never sleep again." "Say goodbye to having a life." "Good luck trying to have a clean house."  These narratives are forced on us. But what if we had the power to change it?  Sarah Isely joins me on this episode and shares how you can take control and make the most of the valuable time of when our...