The Insider Mom Podcast

If you've ever tried to get fit or lose weight, you know that dieting can be difficult. But what if instead of trying a ton of different diets, you could make changes that would help you drop pounds and feel energized, all while eating delicious foods with spices that help you in your efforts to stay fit. In today's episode, this is exactly what Nagina @masalabody discusses. Nagina Abdul...

You've probably seen her designs and illustrations at some point because they are adorable and she's been creating them for years. Laura Kelly is a licensed artist, author, designer, project maker and kindness leader.  Through her endless abundance of creativity, she shares ways to spread kindness on purpose because she believes that kindness is contagious and that the world can always u...

Dr Courtney Howard is an Emergency Physician in Yellowknife, in Canada’s subarctic, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She is a nationally- and globally-recognized expert on the impacts of climate change on health, and in the broader field of planetary health.  As the first female board President of the Canadian Association of Physici...

There's no doubt that couples' lives and relationships can change after having kids, depending on how they go about tending to the needs of their kids and themselves, both individually and as a couple. But how can couples thrive rather than merely survive? In this episode, psychotherapist Allison Villa discusses ways couples can keep their connection strong, while also providing helpful...

Most parents aren't exactly delighted about allowing their kids to eat bucket loads of candy. Also, did you know that millions of tons of pumpkins are wasted every year because of Halloween? In today's episode I share some ways you can swap out Halloween candy for something else, as well as some tips to avoid wasting your Halloween pumkins.* *Source:  "5 things to do with your pumpk...

Modern society measures success in a very specific way, but these measurements shouldn't be tied to one's worth. In this short episode I explain why our worth can't be determined by numbers and offer a different perspective on how we can acknowledge our value and that of others.

Treating and addressing mental and physical health issues isn't always easy. Visiting a bunch of different specialists doesn't always help and many treatments can suppress symptoms without actually getting to the root cause of the problem.  In today's interview, Dr. Roseann Cappana-Hodge, a psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Neurofeedback Provider, talk...

Perfectionism, comparison and the fear of not being good enough can often hold us back from experiencing the beauty life has to offer. It can often make people think that they aren't beautiful, lovable and worthy as they are. That if they just make more, do more and are everything they strive to be (or that others expect them to be), that then they'll reach a state of happiness later. Bu...

There's a stigma surrounding grief in modern society. Many of us don't always know what to do or say when a friend or loved one is experiencing it. Also, when we personally experience it, we aren't always encouraged to express the rawness of our emotions, whatever they may be.  Today's guest is Leslie Barber, founder of Grief Warrior. Through her own personal experience with gr...

Ever feel totally stressed keeping track of everything you have to do? Wish you were better equipped with support to overcome the sleep deprivation that came with becoming a new mom? The old saying goes: "It takes a village to raise a child." Yet, how many moms have the support of their communities when raising their kids? Today's guest, Julia Jones, addresses these issues and more....

Brandy Hall is a mom and the founder of Shades of Green Permaculture. Shades of Green is a regenerative landscape design and education firm that uses permaculture practices to increase biodiversity, build soil, grow medicinal plants, while creating pollinator habitat and restoring the water cycle. In this interview Brandy talks about her upbringing, education and what led her to study permaculture...

Have you ever wanted to create art, but just couldn't find the time? Maybe there's a creative practice you've wanted to make time for, but other things always come up that you have to focus on. Whether, it's painting, crafting, sewing or any other creative activity, it's possible to make time for it, even as a busy mom.   In today's episode I share 3 tips that will he...

Critical thinking is a skill that is especially necessary today. With so many opposing views and misinformation that is rapidly spread online, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction. It's also critical for more people to learn how to become critical thinkers for the benefit of humankind. Today's guest is Guy P. Harrison , an award winning journalist, author and advocate for scie...

Making the decision to send your kid to school amidst a pandemic can be a difficult one and it totally depends on your situation and that of your community. You're not alone if you feel concerned and are trying to make the right decision.

Jovian Zayne is a powerhouse of positivity and a truly inspiring person. In this episode she shares ways we can overcome difficulty and create change by shifting our mindset, no matter what season of our lives we may be in. As a new mom, she understands the struggles many parents are facing and shares some ways she's made her self-care a priority, explaining why it matters so much. Jovian is...

Did you know one T-shirt takes about 700 gallons of water to produce. Also, dyes that are used in the fashion industry can be incredibly toxic and much of it ends up polluting fresh water resources. Textile production is the second biggest polluter in the world. Without change, by 2025 , two-thirds of the entire world’s population will face shortages of freshwater from textile production alone. To...

Want to learn a couple parenting hacks that will help you better connect with your kid whether they're a toddler or teen? What about strategies that can help you make your ambitions a priority without sacrificing your relationship with your kids or partner? This episode contains interviews with coaches Leanne Page and Caz Gaddis. Leanne is a behavior analyst and parent coach and Caz is a prof...

Have you ever experienced an embarrassing moment? A split second that made you cringe and want to hide...What about an immature mistake at some point in your life that you wish you could take back? If you're human, your answer is probably a "yes."  Many of us end up learning from those moments and moving on from them, but in today's digital age, it has become much harder to, es...

Have you ever wanted to know what your menstrual cycle is telling you about your body's health? Have you ever experienced negative side effects from certain types of birth control? What about painful periods and cramps? In this episode Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the book The Fifth Vital Sign, talks about how understanding the menstrual cycle can give us a tremendous amount of informatio...

It's essential that parents not only have discussions about racism with their kids, but that they also educate themselves about it. In this interview journalist and author Lori L. Tharps talks about ways parents can do just that. She also addresses ways we can increase diversity within our communities, while sharing the responsibility of combating racism within organizations.  Some of the top...

Wandering Moms is a community of over 20,000 women who are literally giving their children the world. Founded by Tanai Benard and Libryia Jones, Wandering Moms provides encouragement, information, and support for women who want to travel with and without their children. They also curate trips each year for families and for moms only.  In this interview they discuss how they started Wandering Moms,...

Chances are if you've had kids, you might have some degree of Diastasis Recti. But that doesn't mean you can't resolve it and bounce back stronger. In this interview, personal trainer Lorraine Scapens explains what Diastasis is and what to do if you have it. She also discusses ways women can heal and strengthen their pelvic floor, while addressing what things to look out for both in...

Parenting in the digital age means there are a whole variety of additional concerns many parents have. From learning when and how to limit and monitor screen-time to figuring out ways to deal with cyber-bullying, there are a lot of issues parents need to address. In this interview, digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov discusses ways parents can become their children's digital guardians...

If you haven't heard about Juneteenth, this episode is about what it is and the reasons why everyone should know about it. In it, questions are raised that we can ask ourselves, to help combat hate and racism. If you haven't heard about Juneteenth, you'll definitely want to listen in.

Over fifteen years ago Jillian Johnsrud and her husband were $55,000 in debt. However, they had a vision for a life free from financial stress, where they could retire early, travel the world and adopt. Jillian grew up poor and was determined to reach financial freedom early on. In the last 15 years, she and her husband paid off all their debt, traveled all over the world, lived abroad several yea...