MomCast

Moms, we all get swallowed up by motherhood sometimes, right? It takes practice and intention to create space for both of our identities: woman and mother. Today, we sit down with one of our own moms, Amanda Vlastas, who curates the site West University Moms, in Houston, Texas. Amanda has been part of The Local Moms Network for nearly a decade, building the site and raising her two boys all at the...

Moms, there’s something so frustrating and scary about secondary infertility. If you’ve had a baby once, it’s easy to spiral about all the reasons you’re not getting pregnant again. Before you panic, it’s time to learn more about your body. Joining us once again are two experts in gynecologic care: Dr. Karlie Provost Goldstein and Dr. Leigh Rosen of ESSE Care. They diagnose and surgically treat so...

Moms, we don’t need anyone to greenlight our dreams. It’s a message that’s just as powerful for us as it is for our children and our guest will make you believe it! Gloria Harrison-Hall is an Emmy-nominated producer who has spent two decades in television. Today, she serves as Executive Producer of “The Karamo Show” at NBCUniversal. She’s also the author of the children’s book “Glow: My Childhood...

Moms, imagine knowing exactly where your child is all the time but still allowing them freedom to roam and play without restriction. It’s possible with Little Bird! Little Bird is a wearable that offers on-demand location alerts and so much more. Joining us on MomCast is founder and mom of two Monica Plath.  As she explains, Little Bird is smarter than an AirTag because you know when your chi...

Moms, feeling frazzled is not mandatory in motherhood. It’s true! If your body and brain are screaming “burnout” but you don’t know how to break free, Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu is your saving grace. Dr. O, as we affectionately call her, is a reproductive psychiatrist who supports women from before we conceive to long after we become moms. Dr. O walks us through how to get unstuck from survival mode a...

Moms, today we sit down with an iconic mom-both in real life and in fiction. Actress Kelly Rutherford, best known for her role as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, opens up about raising her own two teens and creating space for independence, trust, and meaningful connection with them. Kelly is also a fashion enthusiast and entrepreneur, recently creating a fragrance, Rose Premiere, during a ver...

Moms, if there’s one word that describes all of us, it’s tired. Dads are tired too.  Our guest on MomCast this week is Jon Gustin, aka the Tired Dad. He’s the guy on Instagram who pours coffee and shares his journey through sobriety with more than a million followers. Now, he’s an author of The Tired Dad, a book of encouragement written to parents who are doing it differently than our parents...

Moms, so much of parenthood is planning…from what to feed our children, to where they should go to school, and ultimately, how to prepare them to leave home and start their own lives. For parents of a child with a disability, these layers are more complex because they include decisions about long-term care. And this requires a unique approach to financial planning. On MomCast today, two incredible...

Moms, we have an incredible announcement to share! The Local Moms Network is transforming the way we support you through every stage of your life. Announcing Mule Media, a company that emboldens us through ambition, marriage, parenting, career pivots, and second acts. Our CEO Layla Lisiewski is partnering with Erika Badan, founder of Work Like A Girl and Re-Work, and the former CEO of Barstool Spo...

Moms, the hamster wheel of stress and burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable. Let’s change it together! No hacks today. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Goldman walks us through small, sustainable changes for feeling stronger and getting unstuck. Drawing from her new book When Life Happens, Dr. Rachel preaches mindset shifts, small daily actions, and self-compassion to handle life’s chan...

Moms, it’s time to live the life you want. And our guest makes us believe we have the guts to make it happen! Lydia Fenet is a mom of three and a world renowned auctioneer who founded the Lydia Fenet Agency. Confidence is truly her brand; Claim Your Confidence is the title of both her book and podcast. Behind that confidence is an incredible story of resilience, having survived a life changing car...

Moms, when did you first feel the pressure to be the perfect mother? We all carry a laundry list of to-do’s and obligations that come with this role…but aspiring to be “perfect” can lead to a crippling whisper that tells us we’ll never be enough. Let’s be done with it! The Myth of the Perfect Mom is a new book by therapist Erin Schlozman that shatters the unattainable expectations and helps us dis...

Moms, parenting tweens and teens can be downright confusing. Some behaviors are developmentally normal—yet those same behaviors can also signal that it’s time to step in. Today’s guests, Sissy Goff and David Thomas, are experts at helping parents understand the difference. Both are licensed therapists with more than 30 years of experience supporting children and families in Nashville. Through thei...

Moms, nothing unlocks the emotions of the human experience like motherhood. All the cliches ring true; it’s a rollercoaster, a whirlwind… This week’s guest puts words to these feelings in such a poignant way…and she’s one of our own! Lauren Garcia is curator of The San Antonio Moms Network, one of 100+ suburban sites that make up The Local Moms Network. And if there’s one feeling she radiates, it’...

Moms, we all seem to have collectively embraced the idea that we don’t have to “do it all.” But once we let go of that myth, what do we actually delegate? And how do we outsource without guilt or micromanaging? Our guest this week is Courtney Hirsch, CEO of Jomboy Media, a creator-led sports media company. Courtney shares a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to build a thriving caree...

Moms, imagine this: your daughter is riding the rollercoaster of puberty while you’re navigating perimenopause. Sound familiar? This episode takes us headfirst into the wild world of hormones equipped with the absolute best information. We welcome back two powerhouse experts in gynecologic care: Dr. Karlie Provost Goldstein and Dr. Leigh Rosen of ESSE Care. Whether you’re in the thick of perimenop...

Moms, information is power. And when it comes to pregnancy, each woman decides how much genetic information she wants to know. Whether you’re convinced of its value, or just curious about what it entails, this episode explains genetic testing before and during pregnancy. Our guest is Prenatal Genetic Counselor Kira Dineen, a passionate scientist and host of the celebrated podcast “DNA Today.” Kira...

Moms, there’s no shame if we need help connecting with our kids. After all, building a relationship isn’t intuitive—it takes work. Kirk Martin, a dad and founder of the Celebrating Calm platform, has helped thousands of parents build strong relationships with their children.  Spoiler: the strategy works by changing the parents’ approach, not the children. Kirk’s experience centers on strong-w...

Moms, feeding our kids can feel like a full-time job and just when we think we’ve got it figured out, the rules change. With the government rolling out an updated food pyramid, it’s no wonder we’re curious about what actually matters.  We’ve got you! Registered dietitian Stefani Sassos joins us for the key takeaways on the latest guidelines and all the food hacks to keep mealtime manageable....

Moms, what happens when you mix celebrity news, mom-group gossip, and real talk about covering stubborn grey hair? You get a must-listen episode with People’s Andrea Lavinthal. We sat down with the media executive and mom of two for a hilarious, honest conversation that feels like the ultimate escape from reality. We dive into: * why the Beckham family drama is triggering all of us (yes, you too)...

Moms, the childhood you create for your kids shapes who they become. It’s an enormous responsibility, right! It forces us to look at our own triggers and insecurities and do better. Our guest is Celia Kibler, a parenting expert and creator of the Be A Better Parent App. A mother of 5 kids in a blended family-and a grandmother to 9!-Celia has been supporting parents for more than 40 years. She grew...

Moms, if you’re trying to get pregnant again and it’s just not happening, you’re not alone—and it can be scary. You might even feel like your body is betraying you, because you’ve conceived and delivered before. Enter Dr. Lucky Sekhon.  She’s a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist. Her new book, The Lucky Egg, is a one-stop shop for everything she has learned in her career,...

Moms, we have so many partners in raising our kids and one of the most trusted should be our pediatrician. Today, we sit down with Dr. Mona Amin, the pediatrician millions of parents turn to on social media for clear, credible answers about our children’s health. Known for her no-nonsense, science-backed approach, Dr. Mona cuts through the headlines on her platform PedsDocTalk and as host of The P...

Moms, be honest…how’s your relationship going? In today’s MomCast, we’re steping back from the day-to-day of mom life and dive into something just as important (if not more!): our marriages. We spend so much energy on parenting that our partnerships can easily slip to the bottom of the priority list. Our guest is Jocelyn Freeman, one half of the marriage-psychologist duo behind Meet the Freemans....

Moms, only you know when your family is complete. Deciding how many children to have is a deeply personal decision, and frankly, one that requires no approval from family and friends.  Yet, judgement abounds… That’s why Shannon Eng, a California-based mom, created the platform Only, Not Lonely Kids.  She and her husband have one child, by choice, and she celebrates other families who mak...