MOM2MOM with Maria Sansone

Kris Carr is no stranger to life-changing events -- a cancer diagnosis in her 20s, loss of family members, and everything in between. Instead of leaning into sadness and pity, Kris opted to become the CEO of her health and live life to the fullest. In the process she has coached many people to a happier and healthier life. Oprah (yes, THAT Oprah) calls her a gamechanger. Today she talks about how...

"She Did It Anyway" podcast host Marina Middleton is dishing the tips and tricks to find your voice to build your brand and life you want! The former corporate marketing gal turned brand coach and entrepreneur is helping people live their best lives by drawing the blueprint to break through obstacles, overcome imposter syndrome, and protect your peace. She and Maria have a candid conversation the...

School is in session! That often means new routines, booked activity calendars, new friends, and so much more. Dr. Jen Hartstein, a family and clinical psychologist, shares great tips for navigating this time of year which she calls "different," not necessarily "new." Parents will learn strategies to connect with their kids, what yellow and red flags to look for when it comes to struggles with men...

"When can I get a phone?" It's a question that is coming from younger and younger kids each year. Is there a right time to get your kid a phone? And when you do, how do you make sure they're being safe and responsible? Jessica Speer, an acclaimed author for teens and kids, chats with Maria to answer some of those questions and plenty more! Jessica shares her tips for setting boundaries, educating...

It's a conversation that doesn't happen nearly as often as it should; the conversation of gender. Photographer Jesse Freidin has traveled the country to photograph trans and non-binary youth with their friends and family to tell their stories or strength, power, and resilience. The project is called "Are You Ok?" In an effort to share these beautiful stories of joy and strength, he has teamed up w...

Bethany Braun-Silva already wears many hats -- writer, editor, podcast host, wife, mom -- and now she's adding author to the list with new book "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love." She joins Maria to talk about the inspiration behind this book and the realities of motherhood. Fun fact: Bethany was one of the OG guests of the show during th...

You don't need to "fit in," but you do need to belong! In this MOM2MOM episode, parenting journalist Donna Tetreault talks about her latest children's book "Dear Me: I Belong." Donna explores what it means for kids to feel connection and belonging at home, at school, in their community, and most importantly, with themselves. This all connects to Donna's first children's book "Dear Me: Letters to M...

Parents are tired these days; too tired to over-parent! In a recent column for the Boston Globe journalist Kara Baskin talks about why parents in their 30s and 40s no longer "want it all" for their kids. It's not that they don't want what's best, it's that they're willing to give up the packed schedules, name-brand educations, and helicopter parenting tendencies to craft what society has named "pe...

Hey Hun, let's talk MLMs (multilevel marketing companies)! Emily Lynn Paulson is on tour for her newest book "Hey Hun: Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing." The author and founder of the Sober Mom Squad holds nothing back as she shares her personal experience working for an MLM for nearly 7 years. She breaks down what drew her to the company and the seat of privil...

She's a woman of many talents, a mom of four beautiful boys, and newly named New York Times best-selling author! Khadeen Ellis wrote her first book, "We Over Me: The Counterintuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want from Your Relationship," with her husband Devale Ellis. The couple has been together for more than 20 years, are raising four boys, and sharing family content with the world on...

Dr. Oneeka Williams is a urologic surgeon by trade but her days include a lot more than that. Dr. Oneeka is on a mission to educate, elevate, and empower people to live with positivity, achieve whole health, and chase their dreams. She is no stranger to facing adversity head on and thriving. Today she shares her story, 5 tips to find positivity, and simple strategy to include S.E.L.F. C.A.R.E. in...

First she was "Scary Mommy" and now "She's Got Issues." Jill Smokler is one of the O.G. mom bloggers when she launched "Scary Mommy" in 2008. Now in her 40s, divorced, parenting 3 teens, and weathering life's highs and lows, Jill has launched a new platform, "She's Got Issues," to connect with Gen Z women like her. She shies away from nothing. On the podcast (and forthcoming magazine) she openly d...

She is the multi-hyphenate; Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, poet, author, podcast host, app creator, wife, mom, content creator, and more! With a passion for creating and telling stories and lessons through art, Morgan has found a way to connect with millions of people around the world. Her social media platforms boast beautiful colors and thoughtful messages based on stories of followers. Jus...

Ditch the bubble baths and crystals, we're getting real about self-care. OK, maybe don't need to ditch them completely, but understand them to be tools rather than principles, which are at the heart of self-care. Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychologist, wrote "Real Self-Care" after years of working in perinatal psychiatry realizing that the practices society often labels as self-care are no...

Anxiety seems like a buzzword these days and we're often trying to find ways to avoid it. But what if you didn't have to? Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist at New York University, shares how everyday anxiety can actually be good for us. Productivity is just one of the superpowers she talks about (there are five others in her book!) She also discusses the science behind the relationship between sc...

If you've ever said "I could never be conned into a cult!" Listen up! You may be more vulnerable than you think. After 12 years in a cult Canadian actor Sarah Edmondson fought her way out. Once she was out, along with others, knew exposing the group was the right thing to do. It wasn't easy but they did it. Today she shares her story: how she got started, why she stayed, and what made her "wake up...

We've said it before and we'll say it again: your mom squad is SO important when it comes to raising your kids. It's more than just the helpful carpool pick up or meal, it's the relationship with the person (or people!) Having close friendships in adulthood are crucial for both our physical and mental health according to Dr. Marisa Franco's research. The new author of Platonic has studied the scie...

She's a life coach, author and mom of SEVEN...Hannah Keeley is a mom you want to know! With a background in behavioral therapy combined with her experience parenting she is on a mission to help empower moms and rescue them from overwhelm. She has cracked the code on staying sane during the holidays by ditching unrealistic expectations, maximizing pockets of time, keeping our minds healthy, and mor...

A longer, healthier, and happier life? Sign us up! Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and New York Times best-selling author, has learned the secrets to longevity by studying the areas of the world where people live the longest, or what he calls 'blue zones. Over time has has learned what they eat, what they do, who they spend their time with. When the pandemic hit the US in 2020 he brough...

Destini Davis is a VIP...a very intentional parent! The certified parenting coach has a background in psychology and traded her stylist sheers to coach parents to become the best parental version of themselves. On social media and in her new book, "Very Intentional Parenting," Davis explains that the peaceful/gentle/conscious parenting approach is a way of raising kids using respect, boundaries an...

There's very little Holly Robinson Peete doesn't do -- she's an actor, autism and parkinson's advocate, children's book author, founder, mom, wife, and so much more! The superstar chats with Maria about her newest book "Charlie Makes a Splash!", her Hollywood star, raising her family and more. She also reveals the secret to her 27-year marriage! ------ Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcbos...

Tik Tok star Clare Brown, also known as Clarabelle, is teaching “European Americans” what it’s like to feel othered in society - straight up with no chaser - but there is a dash of humor. Brown tackles implicit bias, sexism, religion, and more in her social videos to show people what those in marginalized groups experience daily. Her cast of characters encourages uncomfortable chuckles and honest...

In her new book psychotherapist Niro Feliciano wont' give you the tips for happiness, but she will give you the keys to find true contentment. So, what's the difference? Feliciano shares that contentment is wanting everything you have while happiness is having everything you want. Sounds pretty simple, right?! Feliciano shares how you can make small changes to find that sustained fulfillment inclu...

Overwhelm is an overwhelming theme of parenthood; too much to do, too little time. Dr. Yael Schonbrun knows this through her practice as a clinical psychologist and has experienced it as a mom of three. So, she wrote a book about it! "Work, Parent, Thrive" suggests that the identity conflict of a working parent can actually be shifted (with some mindset work!) to leverage each role to support the...

Raising kids takes a village. When Krystian Gabrielle became a mom for the first time she wanted to find her community - one that she could connect and laugh with. She found it on social media when she switched her Instagram account from private to public. Since that moment she has connected with thousands of women virtually, and even hosting an in-person meet up. She joins Maria to talk all about...