The Monmouth Moms

In episode 67, Kate sits down with Little Silver HerSpace to discuss breast cancer awareness, and what to expect when getting your first mammogram.

In episode 66, Kate sits down with Patricia Bonatakis, PT, DPT to discuss fall and Halloween safety tips to keep in mind this season! Patty is a physical therapist who is the coordinator of Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention for the Jersey Shore Medical Center Trauma Program. She serves as an advocate and educator for injury prevention for children aged 0 to 14 at community programs such as health...

In episode 65, Kate sits down with Erin Haney of Raising Sunshine, a play space and early childhood community center opening in Shrewsbury, NJ this fall. Listen in as we chat about Erin's journey to entrepreneurship and motherhood, how her business grew during COVID, and her incredible plans for the new community center opening this fall! https://www.raisingsunshinellc.com/

Stacey Donadio is back in episode 64. Listen in as we chat about back to school routines, our latest local favorites, and more!

In episode 63, Kate sits down with Stacey Fink, owner of Lactation Express. Listen as we discuss helpful tips for nursing moms! Connect with Stacey! https://www.lactationexpress.org/

In episode 62, Kate sits down with Jenna Werner, a local mom, Registered Dietician, and founder of Happy Strong Healthy, a weight-neutral, HEALTH-FIRST, behavior-focused nutrition practice. Listen in as we chat about the challenges of parenting picky eaters, what's important to keep in mind when it comes to your diet, and more! Check our Jenna's business below https://www.happystronghealthyrd.c

In early 2023, Allison Adams found out that she and her husband, Dennis, were expecting their third baby girl. She was excited and a little overwhelmed because their middle child was only six months at the time. On early scans, her doctor determined that it was likely that she had placenta accreta. So began a health journey that today has brought her to found an organization that honors her daught...

In episode sixty, Kate sits down with Jeremy D. Kuper, MA, EdM, ACSM-EP, Chief Wellness Officer and Director of Exercise Physiology at Atlantic Physical Therapy Center. Listen in as we discuss a comprehensive health testing series I went through at Atlantic Physical Therapy Center, which helped me to learn so much about my overall health including where I need to build more muscle, how fast I meta...

In episode #59 Kate meets with Victoriya Staab, M.D., pediatric general surgeon and medical director of pediatric trauma at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Together, they address the hospital’s advanced surgical program and provide tips for preparing your child for surgery.

In episode #58, Kate sits down with Dr. Guillermo Hidalgo, division chief for pediatric nephrology at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to address: - Increase in recent years of high blood pressure in children. It is not just an adult issue. - Kidney stones, urinary tract infections in children - Importance of hydration for children, as well as adults. - It...

Listen in as Kate catches up with her friend Stacey Donadio of Turn Key Women. We're chatting about summertime, our latest skincare favorites, and more!

In episode 56, Kate sits down with Jessica Panetta, owner of Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Listen in as Jessica shares her story of motherhood, running a family business, and life in the amusement park!

Listen in as Kate sits down with the founders (and sisters!) of Tempaper & Co.

In episode 54, Kate sits down with Emanuela Arreaga, Monmouth County mom and founder of Cosmesi, LLC. Listen in as Emanuela shares her empowering story of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what can happen when you are determined to succeed! Connect with Emanuela! https://cosmesillc.com/

Listen in as Kate sits down with Debbie Yuengling, 6th generation family member of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, as we discuss how she's managed to continue to grow her family business while raising her own children. Debbie Yuengling is the Employee Engagement and Culture Manager and 6th generation family member of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®. Aft...

Listen in on episode 52 as Kate sits down with Barbara Paul, sales professional with Red Bank Volvo. Buying a new car can be a daunting task, so we break down what it's important to ask before you purchase.

In episode fifty one, Kate sits down with Michelle Breaud, MA Manager of the Autism Program at Hackensack Meridian Health. Listen in as we discuss what resources are available to parents of children with autism in our community!

In honor of Women's Health Month this May, we were thrilled to sit down with Dr. Stephanie Sansone of Hackensack Meridian Health. Listen in as we discuss pelvic and urogynecological health. Stephanie A. Sansone, M.D., is a fellowship-trained obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She is passionate about delivering evidence-based practices in all...

In episode forty nine, Kate sits down with the founders (Ana Anttonen, Maggie Ludman, and Elise Casey) of the new Fair Haven Market in Fair Haven, NJ. Listen in as we chat about this INCREDIBLE market coming to our area this spring, vendor details, kids activities, and more! A true testament to the power of what women can do when they come together, these ladies are taking action and doing so much...

In episode forty eight, Kate sits down with Drs. Stephanie Hanhan and Jessica Kondraciuk, co-founders of Radiant by MD in Morganville. Listen in as we discuss what services to get before summer for glowing skin, which skincare is best, and what treatments moms are loving! Learn more about Radiant by MD! https://www.radiantbymd.com/

In episode forty seven, Kate sits down with Courtney Gilmartin, co-founder of NJ Protective Moms. After facing tremendous adversity in Family Court, Courtney is dedicated to improving NJ family law. Listen in as we learn about Courtney's mission to provide awareness about the Family Court system in NJ, how she and her partner have advocated for change in domestic violence cases, and how her experi...

Stacey Donadio, co-founder of Turn Key Media, is back in the studio with Kate. Listen in as we catch up and discuss details about our The Monmouth Mom 2024 Summit, a day of inspiration curated to support working moms in our community.

In episode #45, Kate sits down with Dr. Dena Arumugam, a board certified gastrointestinal surgeon who is an expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgery. K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital now offers New Jersey’s first Comprehensive Center with Adolescent and Obesity Medicine Qualifications, for teenagers 13 years old and above, accredited by American College of Surgeons...

In episode forty four, Kate sits down with Joe Smith and Craig Doyle of Spark Day Camp in Middletown, NJ. Listen in as we discuss important questions to ask when researching a summer camp for your children: - The important of First Aid and CPR certification - Staff/Camper Ratios - Transportation - Water Safety - Lunch - Security - and more! Learn more about Spark Day Camp below! https://sparkdayca...

In episode 43, Kate sits down with Dr. Sunita Mann of Juvenate Medical. Listen in as we discuss what functional medicine is, why diet is so important to our overall health, how hormones can help moms going through peri menopause and menopause, weight loss management, and more! Dr. Sunita Mann is a board certified physician who practiced Radiology for 13 years in Ocean County. In 2013, Dr. Mann had...