MomsWork Podcast

Raising Grounded Girls: Fatherhood, Family Values & Staying Connected with Ashwin Rajan What does it take to raise kind, confident, grounded daughters in today's world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast , Kristin sits down with filmmaker, producer, husband, and father of two middle school girls, Ash Rajan , for an honest conversation about fatherhood, family values, and staying connecte...

MomsWork Podcast Episode 29 From Biology to Buttercream with Lynn April of Fresh April Flours Sometimes the path you think you're meant to take isn't the one you stay on. This week on MomsWork , Kristin is joined by Lynn April , the creator behind Fresh April Flours . A trained biologist turned self-taught baker, cookbook author, personal trainer, and entrepreneur, Lynn shares how a simp...

Episode 28: Family Travel Tips That Work with Stephen Weinrich  Family vacations create some of our favorite memories—but let's be honest, they can also be a lot of work. In this episode of MomsWork Podcast , Kristin welcomes back her husband, Stephen Weinrich, to share practical tips for planning and enjoying family vacations with less stress and more fun. Together, they discuss everything f...

Across the Pond: A Family's Journey to England with Amy Bencher What happens when your family gets the opportunity to move across the world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Amy Bencher—wife, mom, professor, and local university leader—as her family prepares for a major international move from the United States to England. Amy shares the excitement, uncertainty, and...

MomsWork Podcast Show Notes Pennsylvania's First Lady , Lori Shapiro, on Motherhood, Service & Community In this very special episode of MomsWork Podcast , host Kristin Weinrich sits down with Lori Shapiro, First Lady of Pennsylvania, mom of four, former parenting coach, and lifelong advocate for community service and connection. From the halls of the The White House to raising a family i...

MomsWork Podcast Episode Show Notes Frequent Flyers and Family Drivers: Family Travel Tips for Families with Krista Rogic Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming before you even zip the suitcase — whether you're road tripping in a packed minivan or sprinting through an airport with snacks, strollers, and tired kids in tow. In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Krista R...

MomsWork Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Holding it All Together (Mostly!) with Mom Therapist Brittany Gallagher Episode Summary: This episode is a special one — created as a reminder (and a bit of a gift) for moms everywhere. In the days following Mother’s Day, Kristin sits down with therapist and mom Brittany Gallagher, founder of Mom Chat Therapy, to talk honestly about the emotional weight s...

Episode 23: Finding Your Way Through Setbacks, Fatherhood & The Great Sea Ahead with Marc Cappelletti What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode of MomsWork, Kristin sits down with Marc Cappelletti — former college athlete, world traveler, author, and dad of two — to talk about resilience, identity, and the unexpected paths that shape us into the parents we become. Ma...

Dirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting and Living More Green with Colleen Falicki and Cara Rash Ep 22 Episode Description: In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Cara Rash and Colleen Falicki — moms, business owners, and passionate advocates for simple, earth-friendly living. Together, they break down what sustainable living actually looks like in...

Understanding Autism: A Parent's Perspective with Lisa Catton Ep 21 April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this week on MomsWork, we’re having an honest, heartfelt conversation about what autism truly looks like within a family. Kristin sits down with Lisa Catton — preschool teacher, mom of two, and wife to a husband on the autism spectrum — to talk about the beauty, challenges, and realities...

Show Notes Selling a home is a big transition — and for families, it can feel especially overwhelming. Between juggling daily life, keeping a house “show-ready,” and preparing emotionally (and physically) for a move, it’s easy to feel stressed before you even begin. In this episode of MomsWork , Kristin sits down with Ayse Clay , a mom, wife, and experienced realtor with over 24 years in the indus...

Episode 19: Brad Ingelsby — Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back Again In this episode of MomsWork (and DadsWork, too!), host Kristin Weinrich sits down with TV show and movie writer and producer Brad Ingelsby for an honest, thoughtful conversation about creativity, career paths, and parenting — and how becoming a parent can completely reshape the way we define success. Brad is a husband, father of...

Episode 18: Supporting Kids Through Anxiety with Dr. Fiona MacPhee Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, Kristin sits down with licensed child psychologist Dr. Fiona MacPhee for a thoughtful, practical, and reassuring conversation about kids’ mental health — with a special focus on anxiety. If you’ve ever wondered: Is this normal? Am I doing enough? How do I help my child without burning myse...

Episode 15: Rachel Farnsworth — The Stay at Home Chef In this episode of MomsWork, I’m joined by someone so many home cooks already know and trust: Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay at Home Chef. Rachel is a mom, cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind one of the most popular and approachable recipe platforms on the internet, reaching millions of families every month. Rachel and I talk hon...

Episode 16: My Funny Valentine MomsWork Podcast with Kristin Weinrich It’s February, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and things are getting a little more personal on the MomsWork Podcast. In this special Valentine’s-themed episode, host Kristin Weinrich is joined by a very familiar guest — her husband of over a decade, Stephen Weinrich. This marks our second episode featuring a dad gue...

Episode 15: Rachel Farnsworth — The Stay at Home Chef In this episode of MomsWork, I’m joined by someone so many home cooks already know and trust: Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay at Home Chef. Rachel is a mom, cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind one of the most popular and approachable recipe platforms on the internet, reaching millions of families every month. Rachel and I talk hon...

Episode #14: Austin Wade aka @AustintheRappingDad MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! Welcome to a milestone episode of MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! 🎙️ In this very first dad-focused conversation, host Kristin Weinrich expands the podcast to include fathers’ voices—because parenting is a partnership, and dads’ perspectives matter. Kristin is joined by Austin Wade, a first-time dad, husband, marketing and...

Episode 13: How AI Can Help Busy Moms at Home & Work (with Amber Berry) Welcome to a brand-new year of MomsWork! 🎉 In our first episode of 2026, host Kristin Weinrich is kicking things off with a topic that has the potential to truly change your day-to-day life: how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support busy moms. Whether you’re managing a household, raising kids, juggling work responsibil...

🎄🕎 MomsWork Podcast — Episode #12 The Three Best Traditions of Christmas & Hanukkah With special guest Alison Ostroff In our final holiday episode of MomsWork for 2025, host Kristin Weinrich is joined by friend and guest Alison Ostroff for a festive, thoughtful conversation comparing the five best traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah. From candles and cookies to songs, stories, and family me...

Episode 11: Making Christmas Magical-Without Losing Your Mind (with Becca McDonagh of @mathwithmissmcd) Guest: Becca McDonagh — Teacher, Mom of Two, Author  of Math to the Music (Grades 4 and 5) coming out in spring of 2026, and Creator of MathWithMissMcD on instagram. Welcome back to a very festive episode of MomsWork ! I’m your host, Kristin Weinrich — mom of two, 4th-grade teacher, and currentl...

Episode 10 — Creating a Cozy Holiday Season with Ruth McKeaney Welcome back to MomsWork! In today’s episode, host Kristin Weinrich—mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and holiday-season enthusiast—sits down with the incredibly inspiring Ruth McKeaney. Ruth is a mom of five, home restorer, author of Hungry for Home: A Year Together at Hillside Farm, host of At Home with Ruth McKeaney on Homeworthy, and...

Episode 9: Women’s Health in Your 40s & 50s — Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause with Paoli OB/GYN Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, host Kristin Weinrich — mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and proud non-eater of gravy or stuffing — continues the important two-part conversation on women’s health with three returning guests from Paoli OB/GYN : Dr. Jennifer Gilbert, Dr. Nancey Hahn...

🎙️ MomsWork Podcast — Episode 8: Women’s Health in Your 20s and 30s Host: Kristin Weinrich  Guests: Dr. Jennifer Gilbert , OB/GYN, Paoli OB/GYN (Axia Women’s Health) Dr. Nancey Hahn , OB/GYN, Paoli OB/GYN (Axia Women’s Health) https://axiawh.com/locations/paoli-obgyn/ Paoli OBGYN 🩺 Episode Overview This month on MomsWork , we’re celebrating gratitude by focusing on something that deserves more of...

🎙️ MomsWork Podcast – Episode #7 Guest: Heather Stigall | Children’s Book Author & Mom of 5 Topic: Raising Readers & Writers + “Gilbert and the Ghost” Welcome back to another episode of MomsWork ! I’m your host, Kristin Weinrich—mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and book lover. Today I’m joined by Heather Stigall, a fellow mom and the talented author of Gilbert and the Ghost and Paisley’s Big...

🎃 MomsWork Ep. 6 — Costumes, Candy & Chaos: A Halloween Chat with Amanda Kurman Host: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Amanda Kurman Length: ~45 minutes Theme: Halloween memories, parenting tricks, and the magic (and mess) of October 31st.   🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome back to MomsWork — where the tricks are fun and the treats are all in the stories! In this festive episode, we’re diving headfirst int...