Mommyhood Unscripted

Nicole Nalepa and Carrie Lupoli discuss  purpose over perfection.    SHOW NOTES:  Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV  Guest: Carrie Lupoli  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli  Website:  https://www.carrielupoli.com/

Nicole Nalepa and Carrie Lupoli discuss   time management for moms who are done feeling behind.    SHOW NOTES:  Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV  Guest: Carrie Lupoli  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli  Website:  https://www.carrielupoli.com/

Nicole Nalepa and Carrie Lupoli discuss why so many people numb themselves with things like food and alcohol,  and how one can reclaim their power.    SHOW NOTES:  Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV  Guest: Carrie Lupoli  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli  Website:  https://www.carrielupoli.com/

Nicole Nalepa and Carrie Lupoli discuss  creating anchors that hold during the hard days.    SHOW NOTES:  Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV  Guest: Carrie Lupoli  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli  Website:  https://www.carrielupoli.com/

Nicole Nalepa and Carrie Lupoli discuss dismantling the food and fitness myths that keep us stuck.   SHOW NOTES:  Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV  Guest: Carrie Lupoli  Instagram: @carrie_lupoli  Website:  https://www.carrielupoli.com/

Perimenopause and menopause are two words that are thrown around a lot on social media or in conversation between women. But there's still a LOT that is NOT talked about regarding these topics — not to mention there are still many unknowns too! A few months back, Nicole asked you to send her YOUR questions; and after sifting through hundreds upon hundreds of responses, she found that the maj...

After a 10-year career and an MBA from Stamford, Neha Ruch became--what society calls--a "stay-at-home mom". But it was a title she was not buying into. Neha didn't believe that she'd become a shut-in or that her career would be over. Instead, she reframed the situation and called this period "the power pause" -- a label so many women across the country are catching onto and getting behind. Neha c...

For the first time, two hit spin-offs of the timeless "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" series are coming together on PBS Kids! Emmy-winning puppet series, "Donkey Hodie" is welcoming friends from "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood". Nicole had the chance to chat with the Co-Executive Producer of "Donkey Hodie", Kristin DiQuollo and Supervising Producer of "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood", Chris Loggins about...

Motherhood is a comical journey in so many ways… and in this special “Mommy Profile” episode of “Mommyhood Unscripted”, we are chatting with comedian, viral sensation, and Groundlings alum – Nicole Burch. Perhaps you’ve seen her on your social media feeds – since she has amassed over 60-million views across platforms; or you’ve seen her critic...

Have you ever wondered how those who dream it, actually make it happen? In this episode, Nicole has an inspiring conversation with Kelli O'Hara — a Tony Award winner, Emmy and Grammy-nominated actress. Kelli hails from a small town in Oklahoma and headed to the Big Apple in her 20s with the goal of making it to Broadway. Not only did she do that, but she also achieved another dream — s...

Have you ever heard of the term, "mompreneur"? It's a mother who owns and runs her own business — hence the combo of words: "mom" and "entrepreneur". Nicole sits down with Caroline Olson--a mom of 3 young boys--who chased a dream when she was 3 months pregnant with her first. She ended up opening up a boutique called, "Pearls and Plaid" and now her business has grown to 3 different brick and...

If you are of the generation when magazines were the comparison when it came to unrealistic beauty standards, your parents or you were consuming diet drinks and snacks like candy, and all you thought about was getting to that ideal number on the scale — then please, listen up. Counting calories and inherited body shame is not  the way you want to operate, according to Carrie Lupoli. She...

The Sandwich Generation and Forecasting Long-Term Care Needs

Every 52 minutes, someone dies as a direct result of an eating disorder in the U.S. -- making them one of the deadliest yet most overlooked mental challenges in our country. Plus, the fact that over 30 million Americans are affected by this silent crisis drives home the fact of why it's so important that we talk about this difficult topic. Nicole chatted with Johanna Kandel who is the Founder and...

How often do you put your needs on the backburner? It’s easy to do, since so many people depend on you. But what if we told you it’s actually imperative that you put yourself first? Well, get ready…because this is a conversation every mom needs to hear! It’s all about healthy habits you can instill in your life and put into action so you can THRIVE! Nationally certified he...

This is a special episode all about love -- whether you're in a relationship, married, single, or perhaps on a mission to setup a friend up with someone. Dating coach and Netflix star, Aleeza Ben Shalom joins Nicole for an in-depth conversation. In addition to her Netflix series, "Jewish Matchmaking", Aleeza is busy working with people of all backgrounds and just came out with a book called, "Matc...

Alcohol. It's one of the most addictive drugs in America, and it's also the most socially acceptable one. How many times have you seen products or memes on social media promoting drinking "...because motherhood is hard"..."Mommy needs wine"....or "I wine because my kids whine". Everyone's relationship with alcohol is different -- but for those who really struggle with it, it can be a matter of lif...

Video games were created as a form of entertainment. But for many parents, the concerns over their children's safety--when playing multi-player games online (and too much screen time) seems to be top of mind. So how can we ensure that our kids are picking the right games? And is there a way we can monitor things? Nicole chats with Aubrey Quinn, the Senior Vice President of the Entertainment Softwa...

Mommyhood Unscripted is starting off a new season and a new year with some motivating words and stories from Peloton coach and fellow mama, Selena Samuela.  In this episode, Nicole and Selena KEEP IT REAL talking about the highs and lows of motherhood, their postpartum bodies, and the struggle moms experience when it comes to actually getting our bodies moving! If it's one thing moms feel the...

Consider this your crash course on how to approach the holiday chaos with your children -- both young and old. What can you do to set your family up for success? What things will you be doing that may result in a difficult day of parenting? This season is a time of joy, a time of being cranky and overtired, but it's a time of being together. National parenting expert, Danielle Lindner joins Nicole...

The holidays are a time of joy, yet they can also be a time of stress -- especially if you have a picky eater on your hands. The holidays are also notorious for throwing routines off -- which is something our kids thrive on. So if you're already fretting over how the special holiday meal at grandma's is going to go, or how you're going to deal with the relatives saying something abo...

The holiday season is full of fun activities and family time, but it can also be super overwhelming -- especially if you're a parent with ADHD. Not only are you shouldering the weight of the holidays for your children--but you're trying to keep track of and plan out the decorating, the lists, the shopping, the cooking, the gatherings; and then there's the overstimulation brought on...

#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jan Brett has brought to life lovable characters and imaginary backdrops for children for more than 40 years. With over 40 books--and over 44 million books print--her work continues to add to so many childhoods around the world. Jan also just came out with a new book: "Alice in a Winter Wonderland", which is a striking rendition of th...

This episode features a real, raw conversation between two moms regarding careers and the struggles and sacrifices women make to become a mom. Dorothy Cascerceri Simone knows about this all too well as she learned to navigate some highs and lows -- both professionally and personally. She worked for the magazines: People, In-Touch Weekly, and Life & Style and appeared on various national T.V. s...

Do you remember the chores your parents assigned to you, once upon a time? Is this something you plan to implement in your household, or are you struggling with where to start? In this episode, we're exploring how we--as parents and caregivers--can connect our children to tasks at home that will be meaningful and rewarding to them (in other words, how to make sure they'll get done)!  Nic...