MOM2MOM with Maria Sansone

Has your relationship changed over the last few years? Maybe leaning on the evening cocktail a little too much? A lot of women are taking a closer look with their relationship with alcohol, especially after two years in the pandemic. Michelle Smith, Founder of "Recovery is the New Black," breaks down this idea of sober curiosity and shares some of her own journey to sobriety. Smith also offers tip...

“Rise and Grind.” “No Days Off.” “The Hustle Never Stops.” How many times have you heard these sayings? Probably too many. In today’s world we glorify hustle culture. We celebrate busyness, long hours, and “the grind” while often sacrificing self-care, mental and sometimes even physical health. Digital Anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush knows this culture and consequences of burnout all too well. Harfo...

Ty Alexander will be your new ultimate hype girl! After losing her mom nearly 10 years ago she published her first book "Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died" and has built an incredible community of people choosing gratitude over grief every day. She shares with Maria how she chooses happiness every day (spoiler: we can all do the same thing!) Ty also talks about how she prioritizes herself so...

Living fully is a choice, and it's one that Nashville blogger Mallory Ervin makes every day. She's lived a full life growing up with a big family on a farm in Kentucky, competing with Miss America, adventuring on "The Amazing Race" with her dad, and so much more. During that time, her obsession with perfection lead her to a pretty dark low. In her new book "Living Fully: Dare to Step into Your Mos...

They're calling it a menopause movement. It's inevitable for women and it's something we don't talk about nearly enough....yet. So, Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs have begun to modernize menopause with Womaness. Today, Sally joins Maria to explain how her personal experience with symptoms and lack of information and acceptable products lead to the brand launch. It's not that we don't know it ex...

Is it OK to ditch the New Year’s Resolutions? Absolutely. Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist based in New York City, suggests reframing New Year’s resolutions to SMART goals. Often we think resolutions will just magically happen if we say it out loud, but we know that doesn’t work. Dr. Rachel offers tips for making attainable goals, with specific details, measurable marks, and a plan. She...

It's crunch time....it's the final days before Christmas, then school vacation, and New Year's Eve! It's a busy time of year and funny lady Tiffany Jenkins gets it! The founder of the "Juggling the Jenkins" blog, author, content creator, comedian, recovering addict, and mom joins Maria to talk about surviving the holiday season by prioritizing the things that matter. She also talks about her tour...

Society has always told us to see the glass half full, but is that always possible? Sometimes, yes. Always, no. Natalie Christine Dattilo is a licensed psychologist and she explains to us the idea of toxic positivity. It's the concept of dismissing negative emotions through suggesting positive thinking. Dr. Natalie shares why we do this (we're going back to our childhood for this one!), some ways...

How good does a good night's sleep sound?! The kind where you fall asleep fast, sleep through the night, and wakeup refreshed and renewed. Today, Sleep Expert Dr. Shelby Harris will be able to help you get just that! She explains the popular term "momsomnia" -- what it is, why you may be experiencing it, and what you can do to beat it. She also dives into how you can determine how many hours you n...

Ready to clear space, in your physical space and your mind, for the things that truly matter in life?! "Tidy Dad" Tyler Moore did just that when he realized that climbing the professional ladder was actually causing more stress than pleasure and spending more time out of the home left him sad. Through therapy and tidying Tyler has made a life that works for him. He shares his journey, his tips for...

Representation matters...in the media, in workplaces, and on our bookshelves. Dr. Sheila Modir and Jeff Kashou are making that a little easier with the release of their first children's book "The Proudest Color." Dr. Sheila and Jeff share how their personal experiences, clinical professional backgrounds, and the murder of George Floyd inspired them to put pen to paper. The book introduces concepts...

Moms don't have time to....do just about anything! Mom Zibby Owens knew this all too well which inspired her to start her podcast "Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books." She quickly realized how fun it was to connect with authors and share their stories and how hungry people were to hear them! Now Zibby is a 2-time author, award-winning podcast host, and publisher. She shares her story with Maria, a...

Yelling at our kids is certainly not the proud our proudest 'mom moments,' but it happens..to all of us. The feelings of overwhelm, stress, burnout, and failure add up to bring us to a breaking point. Writer Minna Dubin identified this as mom rage. Yes, there is a name for it! And no, we don't talk about it enough. Dubin joins Maria to break down what mom rage truly is, why we feel it (personal an...

Thank you: two small words with a much larger meaning. Gina Hamadey knows that well! The author and mom of two set out to write 365 letters of gratitude in 2018. We're not talking the obligatory birthday present thank you note; these were random but intentional letters of gratitude. After, Gina put all she learned into a book called "I Want to Thank You." She joins Maria to chat about the lessons...

Do you feel in control when it comes to your future and children? Egg Freezing Nurse Specialist Whitney Bischoff Angel shares how women can take back control of starting a family, on their own time with egg freezing. As both a nurse and patient, Whitney shares the medical and emotional elements of the process. She also talks about how the pandemic impacted the industry, why some women are waiting...

The flip switched when Meaghan B Murphy, Editor-in-Chief at Woman's Day Magazine, learned she could 'do' happy instead of waiting to 'be' happy. After some trying teen years, Meaghan began practicing science-backed ways to find and create more happiness and it worked. In her first book "Your Fully Charged Life," she shares how you can find 'yay' (gratitude) in every day, how to make the most of da...

What would you do if your three year old told you that they were different than the person the world say them as? Author Jodie Patterson was faced with that situation. She embraced her transgender son and embarked on her own journey of gender and identity. In her new children's book "Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope," Patterson shares an important story of humanity, acceptance, a...

Have you ever called yourself Super Mom?! You know, the mom who strives for perfection with the homemade birthday treats for school, volunteers for carpool pick up and works like crazy for a promotion. Mom Coach and Mentor Deborah Porter explains how this so-called Super Mom Syndrome can actually be dangerous. She encourages women to take off the "costume" and offers tips for setting up systems at...

Do you want to parent like a spy?! And no, it's not listening in to your kids playdate or tracking their every move. Actually it's the opposite: autonomy. Former CIA Intelligence Analyst and "License to Parent" Author Christina Hillsberg joins Maria Sansone to discuss how she and husband Ryan (former CIA officer) parent using strategies they learned while training in espionage. Hillsberg discusses...

What do your mornings look like? Are they chaotic as you try to rush everyone out the door or do you take time for yourself so you can own the rest of your day? If you identify with the chaotic scene, listen up! Liz Plosser, Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health and new author of "Own Your Morning," joins Maria Sansone to help you take back control of your mornings. Plosser wasn't always a morning per...

Wouldn't it be nice if hospitals gave out "how-to be a parent" books when you have a child?! And then send another when you're approaching the teen years? Well, Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis wrote a parenting book that's the closest thing to that latter: "The Parent Compass." The education consultants and co-authors offer tips on how to navigate the teen years through empowerment, flexibility a...

It's that time of year again: back to school! Before you panic with the new routines, busy schedules and hungry kids, listen up. Maria is joined by three boss moms to help you navigate this time. First, "The Workspace for Children" Founder Lizzie Assa gives her tips to help the littles (and their parents!) feel confident heading back in the classroom, "Routine Queen" Ashley Brown offers 5 ways to...

Kids are on their phones, tablets and computers now more than ever! Research shows that teens are in front of screen for more than seven hours a day…for fun! So how do we parent a tech-involved generation when we’ve never been through it ourselves? Internet Safety Expert Katie Greer helps us identify the threats of the internet for kids of all ages, offer advice on how to align our offline and onl...

Last September 865,000 women were pushed out of the workforce (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) and the number has continued to grow. It's the invisible labor, the unrealistic expectations of work, managing the house, and more. Allison Robinson, CEO and Founder of "The Mom Project," started the company nearly five years ago on her maternity leave to support women in tackling these exact hurdles. Tod...

Siblings are our first friends, our first fights & our forever teammates. But what happens when there's conflict? Do we as parents step in? How do we teach our kids to fight well? Dr. Laurie Kramer joins Maria Sansone to offer tips on how and when to step in, share how you can support teens in conflict, rivalry and fairness, and explain what we can do to strength adult sibling relationships. Dr. L...