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Hey moms, have you ever wanted to feel more seen and supported? This is MomCast, powered by the Local Moms Network. I'm Demetra Ganias, a host, a writer, a mom of three...and I am in it, just like you. I'm comfortable having the uncomfortable conversations about motherhood, so I'll ask the questions you're already thinking. Together, we'll talk to the best experts and most relatable moms for their take on this incredible, yet sometimes impossible, role. We'll raise questions, find some answers, share a lot of laughs, and likely even some tears. And we'll do it together. The good news, nothing'...

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Ep. 6 - Sober Curious? Deb Podlogar, aka Mocktail Mom, Talks Breaking Up with Alcohol 01.10.2024 37:30

What is your relationship with alcohol? That’s the question we explore today with guest Deb Podlogar, known to her fans as “Mocktail Mom.” If you’re sober or sober curious, or simply wondering about your connection to mommy wine culture, this conversation is transformative. A Kentucky-based mother of two girls, Deb has built a brand and trusted following thanks to her openness about breaking up wi...

Ep. 5 - Breaking Away from Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Breheny Wallace 24.09.2024 36:30

If you’re not convinced that pushing your child to succeed can put their mental health at risk, this conversation is the wakeup call you need.  Jennifer Breheny Wallace wrote the breakthrough book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It, urging parents to draw the line between encouragement and pressure. An award-winning journalist and author, Wallace...

Ep. 4 - Motherhood and Mental Health with Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu: How to Stop "White Knuckling" Through Motherhood 17.09.2024 41:35

Do I have baby blues or postpartum depression? Do I need medication to ease my anxiety and is it safe during pregnancy? Questions like these are completely normal-and the exact reason why motherhood and mental health should always be in the same sentence. Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu has dedicated her career to this synergy! Dr. O, as patients affectionately call her, is a Harvard-trained reproductive p...

Ep. 3 - Shattering Myths About Teenage Girls with Chelsey Goodan 10.09.2024 38:42

When was the last time you described a teenage girl as wise, powerful, curious, and kind? It’s not the norm-but it should! That’s the mission of Chelsey Goodan, author of the groundbreaking new book UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. Chelsey shatters the image of the “dramatic” and “hormonal” teenage girl and corrects the course so parents, teachers, and society see them for th...

Ep. 2 - Ereka Vetrini Talk Food, Family & Following Your Passion 10.09.2024 30:08

Gen X and Millennials first met Ereka Vetrini on Season 1 of The Apprentice 20 years ago! Now we’re loving her, along with millions of her followers on Instagram and TikTok, as the recipe creator we cannot stop watching! This mom of two teens is a breath of fresh air and is unabashed in pursuing her passion for food and connection. Leaning on her Italian roots and dedicated to a healthy lifestyle,...

Ep. 1 - Meet our CEO Layla Lisiewski 10.09.2024 31:55

When Layla Lisiewski became a mom, she couldn’t find the mom community she craved…so she built one. Beginning with Greenwich Moms, Layla gathered resources for families ranging from pediatricians to preschools to after-school programs. She did the work so moms wouldn’t have to, fulfilling her mission of “giving moms the gift of time.” Ten years later, Layla has brought this incredible concept to m...

Welcome to MomCast! 17.06.2024 1:19

A sneak peek at what's ahead...