The Insider Mom Podcast

Parenting is a huge responsibility and it can be hard to know what the best, most researched and up-to-date parenting practices are without reading or learning about them. The guests of today's episode dive into ways parents can raise empathetic and resilient kids by healing their own past wounds and disciplining without yelling.  They talk about the program they've created to help toddl...

Working at home as a new mom with your baby present isn't easy. In today's episode Kay Hillman talks about her experience in growing her business while doing just that. She addresses the challenges, while also offering tips for other moms on how they can find time to do so. She shares the strategy that works better than scheduling out each hour and how she assigns specific tasks to each...

Did you know that there are long lasting benefits of learning to play a musical instrument? Many parents wonder at what age they should sign their kids up for music lessons. In today's episode Jo Violin, a music educator and violinist, talks about the benefits of music and the profound impacts it has on the brain. She also shares part of her journey into becoming a violinist and music educato...

How do we break the cycle of generational parenting practices that can lead us to reacting to our kids' behavioral issues, based on past conditioning? How can we lead from a place of mindfulness and greater understanding? In today's episode Hunter Clarke-Fields @mindfulmamamentor addresses these very questions. Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT, is a mindful mama mentor. Hunter is the crea...

What are some of the most surprising things about motherhood and the postpartum period that you were never informed about? After having her son in September 2018, Renee was so surprised by all the things she was experiencing that no one had prepared her for and that no one ever talks about. After sharing her experiences and feelings (with friends and on social media), she learned that so many wome...

Have you ever seen a freshwater dolphin? The Amazon River dolphin not only lives in freshwater, but it is also pink and grey. They are unique and friendly creatures, but they're endangered. Approximately 1,500 river dolphins are killed a year for catfish bait. In today's episode Suzanne Smith, a mom and conservationist, talks about these unique creatures and her mission to save them.  Su...

With so many social media platforms to choose from, LinkedIn isn't always prioritized by many, but today's guest, social media strategist Dee Boswell-Buck @deeboswell_buck talks about why we should consider investing more time on it. She also discusses how and why moms can get started on the platform when they want to find a new job, or start a new business, even if they have a gap in th...

Have you ever had a migraine? If so, you know how debilitating they can be. While they can be hereditary, there are also external factors that contribute to them. Eye health and nutrition also play a key role. In today's episode Dr. Rani Banik MD, Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert, talks about the various causes of migrai...

Doulas are incredibly helpful. Their support and guidance can have positive lasting effects on the birth and postpartum experience. Considering it's World Doula Week I wanted to give a shout out to all the doulas making a positive difference. On social?  Make sure to head on over to @theinsidermom Also if you'd like, make sure to check out these episodes: Innovation and Motherhood: The S...

Orangutans are critically endangered and human activity involving deforestation is driving this umbrella species to extinction. If we humans don't make drastic changes in the next decade to save their habitat, they as well as a variety of other species, will be wiped out.  Someone who is doing something about this is Leif Cocks. Leif  is an orangutan expert and the founder of The Orangutan Pr...

There are so many myths surrounding pelvic floor health and recovery after birth. Many women are told that leaking after having kids is normal and that they better be careful when they sneeze. But that's not the case. Many women suffer from pain during sex with their partner due to scar tissue that hasn't been treated or cared for properly.  A problem they should not have to accept and l...

Moira Cleary is a Professionally Certified Life Coach  and Mindfulness Practitioner, and mom of two beautiful, smart, funny teenagers who both live with often debilitating chronic invisible conditions. Over the years she has depended on support groups for information, camaraderie, and guidance. However, while in a downward spiral these were not what she needed. she needed help keeping her head abo...

Ditching a high paying career and downsizing isn't something a ton of people do, but today's podcast guest Julie Ciardi @julieciardi  is a mom of three who did just that. Despite the uncertainty, she left a high paying job at a Fortune 500 company so she could start working for herself as an entrepreneur and move up in a career that matched her own passions. Today, she helps other women...

The past year has left many parents scrambling to find alternative forms of education that would benefit their kids. Some have stuck with virtual learning, some have sent their kids back to school in areas where schools have re-opened and others have either turned to, or seriously considered, homeschooling. In this episode Robyn Roberston, blogger, podcast host and creator of Honey! I'm Homes...

Humans can have pretty big emotions and kids in particular, don't always have the knowledge or experience to deal with them. They often need help and guidance to better process them. Janine Halloran @copingskillsforkids is a licensed mental health counselor, entrepreneur and creator of the copings skills for kids products and resources for children. She teaches children how to deal with stres...

Succulent plants are pretty popular, not only because they're cute and can brighten up a space, but because many varieties don't need to be constantly watered... However , not all succulent species are the same and each one has unique instructions for care. That's where Cassidy Tuttle comes in. Several years back she decided to start a blog @succulentsandsunshine teaching people how...

It seems like there are so many social media platforms to choose from nowadays. You may have tried Pinterest before, but considering it also functions like a search engine platform, online businesses and bloggers have seen massive growth when effectively utilizing it to grow their brands.  In this interview I speak with Kate Ahl, Pinterest marketing maven and the owner and founder of Simple Pin Me...

Maternity leave shouldn't be a luxury. Maternal mortality rates in the US are higher than most developed countries, breastfeeding rates are low and Black women are disproportionately affected. Many women are affected by a system that is failing them. In this discussion journalist Kimberly Seals-Allers addresses: - Why all women need to have access to the education and tools that will help the...

Tara Williams had just recently lost her job. On top of that she had a newborn and three other kiddos to look after. To say she was tired would be an understatement. She was extremely exhausted. Her husband had also lost his job at the time and they were scrambling to figure out a way to keep their family afloat.  At the time, her mother in-law had sewn a sleep sack for her youngest and it worked...

Does culture determine whether or not our kids become introverts or extroverts? What makes some babies and kids more prone to fussiness while others are more calm? Also, can we positively influence our children's behavior or is temperament primarily genetic? Maria (Masha) Gartstein is a professor in the Washington State University Department of Psychology and the Clinical Psychology Doctoral...

It's coming to the end of the year and it's probably a time where you want to start planning for the year ahead. With so many things being unpredictable, here I share a few tips on what to do to simplify planning the year ahead. I also share some really nice planners and calendars you might want to check out too, so be sure to have a listen. (Note: This was recorded several weeks prior a...

The holidays are here and the year is almost over....and what a year it's been! I just wanted to share my holiday wishes for you, share some tips and ask you what ways you're celebrating this year. Tune in for this short episode when you get the chance. (Note: This was recorded the week prior so I could spend time with my family during the holidays, but I just wanted to make sure I got t...

Myoshia Boykin-Anderson had a really difficult life and upbringing, but she didn’t let that stop her from striving for a better future. Through grit, hard work, believing in herself and her own faith, she became a self-made businesswoman with no formal higher education or college degree.  In 1998, Myoshia @msmyoshia started her first company. She was able grow it to a multi-six figure operation be...

Finding other moms that can relate to life with kids and raising a family is always nice. Knowing a mom that shares the highs and lows of parenting in an authentic way online through YouTube can be really helpful. Amanda Muse does just that.  Amanda @amandamuse started her YouTube channel “AmandaMuse” to document her journey into motherhood with her two children, and connect with women around the...

Excess clutter can create stress, but it's not always easy to find time to organize your home, especially when you've got kids. In this interview Jodie Kase, creator of One Detailed Mama, shares simple strategies you can use to tackle clutter one day at a time and one area in your home at a time. In this interview she shares: - Ways you can start to organize your home each day - How she...