Today we are talking about a topic that we really haven’t covered here yet and that is the loss of a child. Our guest today Megan Hilukka has gone through what no mother or parent could even imagine going through. Megan is a mother of 7, in which 6 of them are still here. Megan encourages and supports grieving mothers that though the worst thing has happened to them, their life is not over. She also experienced PTSD from finding her daughter Aria when she died, and has done the work to find heal...
May 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 32
This week, host Chriselle Lim is joined by Super Mom Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE, a Mom of 7 (you read that right), Registered Dietitian, Author, Associate Professor, and so much more! Katie is an expert in baby-led weaning, a safe approach to introducing your baby to solids and self-feeding, and in this episode, she’s spilling her tips and tricks. Download Beebizy on the app store or google play store and get the services you need! "The Virtual Classroom Of The Future" Sign up and try out Bümo...
May 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Chriselle Lim sits down with Rachna Shah, Partner, Managing Director PR and Digital at KCD. As one of the most powerful and respected people in fashion and luxury, Rachna is definitely balancing a lot - and so gracefully at that! When she decided it was time to have kids and didn’t have a partner, she took matters into her own hands. Rachna talks through the process of finding the perfect sperm donor, IUI, pregnancy, and life as a single mother by choice. "The Virtual Classroom ...
May 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 30
On this episode, we’re talking all things mom with Meaning Full Living co-founders Hayley Hubbard (wife to Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and mom of 3) and Jessica Diamond, MPH RDN (dietitian, wife, mom, and expert on all things parent, kids, and baby). Nothing is off the table for this episode; we're talking 2020, picky eaters, couples therapy, and breast implants. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with bumo. Download Beebizy on the app store or google play store and get the services ...
Apr 27, 2021•51 min•Ep. 29
How do I respond to my child’s tantrum? What do I do after I yell at my kid? In this episode, Dr. Becky, a clinical psychologist and mom of three shares her expert advice on what healthy communication looks like during and after conflict. She breaks down the psychology behind why the tantrum is happening and what you can say to your kid and yourself to help repair those moments. This episode is much more than a chat, you’ll walk away with tools that you can use in your daily life to validate tha...
Apr 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 28
We are joined by Jes Wolfe of Rebel Girls to discuss various ways to empower girls from an early age. As the CEO of Rebel Girls, Wolfe has focused her company’s mission to inspire and instill confidence in every girl. Through inclusive and diverse content, she has created a space for girls to develop a sense of confidence to have dreams without limits. In books, male characters traditionally tend to be depicted with STEM skills or in strength, so it’s exciting to see Rebel Girls taking the initi...
Apr 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 27
Today, we are joined by Kim Walls of BEB Organic to discuss the importance of physical touch for your newborns. Touch is a bonding moment and a ritual for parents and their children. She shares the unique and positive experiences she had with her own children because she noticed that there was a lack of good resources on the importance and benefits of touch. BEB Organic products have been used industrially in major hospital systems like Kaiser and Sutter Health for many years, and it is also ava...
Apr 06, 2021•50 min•Ep. 26
Amy Palajian is a mother of 3 kids, and she is the creative mind behind the spectacular Instagram account, Yummy Toddler Food. She shares recipes and feeding tips for parents of little kids to help keep everyone sane and happy when it comes to mealtime. Amy has an extensive background in media as she worked as the Lifestyle Director of FamilyFun magazine, Food Editor with Better Homes and Garden Special Interest Media, and Deputy Editor of ReadyMade magazine. So it’s no surprise that her Instagr...
Mar 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 25
Today we are excited to have Maggie Nick, the founder of Parenting with Perspectacles. She is a mom of two, a parenting expert, and a therapist. She discusses why modern parenting styles do not work in today’s age and sheds light on how parents need to change their views on children’s tantrums and other misbehaviors. She shares effective parenting techniques, or Perspectacles, to help parents connect with their angry/anxious toddler/teen so that children will recognize their self-worth. Enjoy th...
Mar 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 24
Today we are joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman to discuss how to raise good little humans and the challenges that come with parenting. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, parent educator, assistant clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. She’s is a living testament of a career professional and a present parent to her two children, or as she calls “good humans.” On her incredible Podcast, Raising Good Humans, she dives deep with exper...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 23
The global pandemic has changed everything- How we consume, how we do business, how we interact, and most of all how we parent. Rebecca Minkoff is the founder of Rebecca Minkoff, a fashion brand distributing in 900 stores, with a global audience. She has been forced to pivot her business during the pandemic and she shares with us how she did so all while homeschooling 3 children at home. In September of 2018, she established the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women tha...
Mar 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 22
Today we are joined by Ryann Kipping, a Registered Dietician, Nutritionist, and the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist. We chat about the common myths and misconceptions about pregnancy nutrition. Simply put, advice to "Take a prenatal vitamin" is not enough. We also chat about appetite changes, intense cravings, morning sickness, and more. She shares with us how you can eat intentionally while pregnant. "The Virtual Classroom Of The Future" Sign up and try out BümoBrain for ages 6 months- 6 y...
Mar 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 21
Today we have Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read. Charnaie is a wife, mom of two, a diversity expert and podcaster, and a self-proclaimed lifelong learner. Her blog, Here Wee Read , is where she is currently expressing her creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning, and curiosity in her kids. We chat about why diverse books matter for everyone and not just people of color. She also shares with u...
Feb 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 20
I am joined by Melissa Guerriero of “Pump Momma Pump” . Her mission is to inspire and educate mamas on breast pumping. We talk about all the things that no one tells you about breastfeeding and pumping. Also, tips and tricks to make your pumping journey easier and more enjoyable! "The Virtual Classroom Of The Future" Sign up and try out BümoBrain for ages 6 months- 6 years old. Get 25% off by using code: BEINGBUMO www.bumobrain.com Send us a DM and Follow us Here: www.instagram.com/BeingBumo Be ...
Feb 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 19
Whitney Eve Port is our guest today and she opens up about her struggles with motherhood, breastfeeding, and her recent miscarriage story. Most of you may know Whitney from the reality shows, The Hills and The City, but ever since becoming a mom she has evolved herself and her brand. She is a CEO, Fashion Designer, Creative Consultant, Digital Influencer, and has a multifaceted business. This raw and vulnerable conversation will not only inspire you but will also make you feel less alone. "The V...
Feb 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 18
"There’s never a magical potion to a successful relationship but there definitely is a formula." Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a relationship expert who earned her master’s in Human Development and Family Science and her doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Through her educational experience, she studied relationship development, maintenance, and predictors of relationship success. We talk about relationship resentment after having kids and ways to stay connected with your partner. We also talk about sex ...
Feb 02, 2021•40 min•Ep. 17
Today’s episode is with Jessi Malay- singer/songwriter, digital influencer, but most importantly a mama & wife. Today we talk about a topic that is not often talked about which is intimacy and sex after kids. She talks about how she prioritizes her relationship with her husband and how they keep it sexy and exciting. She shares with us tangible tips that we can all do to rekindle that flame with our partners even after kids and years of marriage. She also talks about how to have a successful...
Jan 26, 2021•37 min•Ep. 16
Today's episode is with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT - a licensed marriage & family therapist and founder of A Better Life Therapy. She’s passionate about helping people have healthier relationships with themselves and others through helping them learn to understand themselves and others and build stronger conflict management skills so they can create meaningful connections. Today we talk about The Four Horsemen To Parenting and to Relationships. Also we talk about creating boundaries with your ...
Jan 19, 2021•35 min•Ep. 15
Christy Turlington Burns opens up about her transition into advocacy from the fashion world, and her own personal childbirth related complication that ended up inspiring her to start Every Mother Counts - an organization that makes pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. She shares with us some of the values that she has instilled in her children and how we can encourage kids to become advocates at an early age. She also shares her self-care secret that has brought peace and ...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 14
Have you ever experienced with your children challenges associated with school, social environments, emotional development? Have you ever wondered how to empower them through their strengths and also their weaknesses? Welcome back to another episode of Being Bumo, today we have Dr Oren Boxer, a licensed clinical pediatric neuropsychologist based in Los Angeles. He is a specialist in neuropsychological assessment to evaluate intelligence, learning and recall, attention skills, perception, motor s...
Dec 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 13
Can kids learn coding? And why is it so important that they do? I am joined by Grant Hosford CEO & Co founder of CodeSpark Academy, the #1 coding app for kids. He is also an advisor for BumoBrain. In this episode we talk about why it’s so important to expose kids to STEM disciplines from an early age. How it can benefit them not only in core subjects like reading , math, history, but also in life in general. Technical and scientific skills are increasingly important in our society so he shar...
Nov 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 12
Today we dive deep into the topic of divorce and co-parenting with Alli Webb. Alli is the co-founder of Drybar & Squeeze. She has been named as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company and also been featured on Fortune's “40 under 40”. She is an incredible entrepreneur but today she opens up about her personal life and her recent experience with Divorce & Co-Parenting. She opens up about the hardships but also the joy that she has found along the way. Send us a D...
Nov 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 11
Today I am joined by Danielle Spangler, a pre and postnatal fitness specialist , and founder of Core mom Fitness. She has been in the fitness industry privately training clients and mentoring other fitness professionals for our 20 years. She has specialized in prenatal and postpartum fitness for over 25 year and has received her masters of science in exercise Physiology with an emphasis in pre & postnatal fitness. She’s also a mother of 3 and understands the physical challenges women face du...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 10
In this episode I answer questions that were sent to me from our Instagram- @BeingBumo. We've all experienced guilt as a parent , but what about working mom guilt? Whether it be leaving your crying one at daycare or feeling bad when you can't spend as much time with them. Working mom guilt can paralyze you and hijack your thoughts.In this episode I share with you 5 steps on overcoming guilt so you can truly enjoy your life as a parent! Be a part of our community and follow us HERE www.instagram....
Nov 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 9
In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Robin Berzin M.D., who is a functional medicine physician and the founder of Parsley Health . Her mission is to make functional medicine affordable and modern, so more people can access a holistic, root-cause approach to health. We talk about how millions of women have been misdiagnosed with infertility and how very few doctors are doing the right tests to figure out what is truly wrong with these women's bodies. We also go deep into the topic of why so many wom...
Oct 27, 2020•41 min•Ep. 8
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD who is a board-certified psychiatrist and writer specializing in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry and a contributor to The New York Times Parenting section. On today’s episode we discuss the mental crisis parents are facing during this Pandemic. We talk about the increase in anxiety & depression during these times for parents and expecting parents as well. We also discuss something called MARTYR MODE that a lot of parents, e...
Oct 20, 2020•44 min•Ep. 7
In today’s episode I chat with award winning journalist Lisa Ling. Many of you might know her from her show This is Life on CNN. We chat about her findings and learnings of COVID-19 & how it affects kids. We also talk about screen time, the importance of parent’s being an active part of their kid’s digital life, how the pandemic has affected kid’s mental health, why she doesn’t allow her to kid have Youtube on their devices, and how to properly engage & educate your kids on the world’s c...
Oct 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 6
On this episode we are joined by Kelly Leveque- a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, & celebrity health coach. She has coached and trained everyone from Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Emmy Possum, Molly Sims, and Jennifer Garner to name a few. On today's episode we discuss the science behind nutrition and what kids ACTUALLY really need in their everyday meals (it’s not what you think). What to do with picky eaters, supplements that kids should be taking & shouldn’t be taking, What p...
Oct 06, 2020•58 min•Ep. 5
Genevieve Padalecki is a mother, actress, activist, and founder of lifestyle blog Now & Gen. In this episode we talk about all the taboo topics that no one really talks about.From hiring outside help- Nannies, politics, homeschooling, expectations in marriage, and so much more. She shares with us how she navigates herself and her family during these uncertain times. To connect with Genevieve www.instagram.com/nowandgen To read her blog click HERE www.nowandgen.com To connect with us click HE...
Sep 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 4
On this episode we are joined by a life long early childhood educator & expert and former CEO of Teaching Strategies Kai -Leé Berke. On today’s episode we talk about the importance of early childhood education & why it's so critical. Also the negative impact that it can take on a child if they don’t have the proper education and tools they need at an early age. She shares with us tangible tips & tricks that we can all apply today that will make a long lasting difference in a child’s ...
Sep 22, 2020•44 min•Ep. 3
