Join Tara Clark, author and creator of Instagram’s Modern Mom Probs, as she and her guests tackle the modern parenting challenges you face every day. Each week, Tara and her guests discuss a modern mom problem in a conversation that is more like a chat with your best friends than just a typical podcast. She dives into topics such as maternal mental health, working mothers, social media use, co-parenting, and more. This funny, relatable “oh yeah, me too” show offers actionable solutions to today’s parenting problems.
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In this heartfelt episode, Tara sits down with authors Liz Swenson and Alessa Martin to discuss the deeply personal journey behind Trying , a powerful book created to support those navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and the often-overlooked emotional challenges that accompany them. Liz and Alessa shares the inspiration behind the book, the importance of telling honest stories, and how creating space for these experiences can help individuals feel less isolated in their grief and uncertainty...
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Tara welcomes trauma-informed therapist and author of Lonely AF: A Therapist's No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski discusses the growing loneliness epidemic impacting mothers, young adults, and families everywhere. Dr. Sylvia shares how modern life, social anxiety, postpartum struggles, and the pressure to “do it all” have left so many people feeling disconnected from themselves and others. Through personal stories and practical insi...
In this episode, Tara chats with Caitlin Wilder, a full-spectrum doula, lactation counselor, podcaster and founder of Wilder Beginnings, for an honest conversation about the realities of postpartum life that so many moms are experiencing, but few people openly talk about. Caitlin shares why managing expectations in motherhood can make such a difference during the postpartum season, especially in a world where social media often paints an unrealistic picture of what life with a new baby should lo...
For this episode, Tara is handing the mic over to Mika Altidor and Julie Lokun, hosts of the awesome show Get Obsessed, which is also on the Bleav Network. This episode is an interview with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the real-life ex-wife of Jordan Belfort, famously portrayed by Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street. While Hollywood glamorized the excess, Dr. Nadine reveals the hidden truth — the emotional and psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma that came with life behind the movie. What ...
In this thought-provoking episode, South African journalist, former CNN anchor and host of the “Searching for America” podcast, Robyn Curnow brings her unique global perspective to the conversation as she unpacks the fascinating realities of American culture, societal norms, and what it means to truly understand a country from both the inside and out. Drawing from her experiences reporting around the world and now living in the US, Robyn shares eye-opening observations about modern life, media c...
Motherhood is a wild ride: equal parts magic, mess, and muttering “what now?” In this episode, Tara is joined by Taylor Wolfe, comedian, content creator and author of Just a Busy Season, for a heartfelt conversation about parenting through those busy seasons of motherhood. Taylor opens up about her motherhood journey, the inspiration behind her book, and how humor has become one of the most reliable survival tools in the parenting toolkit. They dive into the mental load modern moms carry, from t...
In this episode, Katie Kimball, award-winning speaker, author and podcaster, shares a refreshing and practical approach to parenting teens, centered on building independence, confidence, and real-life capability. She explains why the teen years don’t have to feel chaotic if a strong foundation is laid early, and how a gradual release of responsibility, from toddlerhood through adolescence, can set kids up for success. Katie walks through simple systems families can implement to foster independen...
In this thought-provoking episode, Tara chats with journalist and author Fortesa Latifi to unpack the complicated world of influencer culture through the lens of her new book, Like, Follow, Subscribe. Together, they explore the rise of family vlogging and the often-blurred lines between sharing and oversharing, especially when children are involved. Fortesa shares how a viral story she wrote for Teen Vogue sparked a deeper investigation into the financial incentives, ethical gray areas, and emot...
In this inspiring episode, Tara sits down with Libby Ward, the author behind Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself to talk about what it really means to show up as a mom without the filters. Libby shares her powerful journey from feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood to building a platform rooted in radical honesty and authenticity. They dive into the pressures moms face to “do it all,” how social media can both help and harm, and why telling the truth about moth...
In this empowering episode, Tara sits with Dr. Rachel Goldman, clinical psychologist and author of When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free to talk about what it really takes to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. From unexpected challenges to everyday stressors, Dr. Rachel shares how shifting your mindset can be the key to moving forward instead of feeling stuck. Her practical insights offer a refreshing, real-life approach to buildi...
In this insightful conversation, Tara sits down with sisters, podcast hosts, and co-founders Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen to explore the powerful story behind Sage Haven, a safer messaging platform for children born out of real-life experiences with cyberbullying and the growing challenges of navigating digital life. They open up about the pivotal moments that pushed them to take action, and how those experiences shaped their mission to create a space where kids can connect more safely while g...
In this thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation, Tara Clark sits down with Katie Mulvaney to unpack the layered realities of weight loss, health, and motherhood. Together, they move beyond the oversimplified “eat less, move more” narrative and explore how mindset, identity, and daily habits truly shape long-term wellness. Katie shares insights from her book The Missing Links to Weight Loss , reframing the idea that the “missing link” isn’t another diet or program, but often a deeper unde...
In this insightful episode, Eli Weinstein, relationship therapist, author, and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, joins the conversation to unpack the realities of modern parenting and partnership. Drawing from his work and his book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage In The Parenting Years , Eli explores the often-overlooked transition from being a “dude” to a fully engaged dad, and why parenting works best when it’s approached as a true team effort. He sheds light on how unspoken expectat...
Journalist and author Ali Prato shares her personal battle with secondary infertility, miscarriages, and ultimately welcoming her son via IVF. Feeling isolated, she created the "Infertile AF" podcast and "Fertility Rally" community to foster open dialogue and support. Ali also discusses her children's books, which aim to normalize conversations around assisted reproductive technology, and explores the broader challenge of navigating technology and social media in modern parenting.
In this honest and energizing conversation, Tara sits down with Tyler Moore, known online as Tidy Dad, to talk about what it really means to raise a family in a world obsessed with perfection. Tyler opens up about how his own mental health journey led him to organization, and why decluttering isn’t just about having a picture-perfect home. It’s about creating peace. They dive into the pressure modern moms feel to maintain Instagram-worthy spaces, how social media fuels unrealistic comparisons, a...
In this episode, Tara sits down with Sydney Quiseng of Echosmith for an honest, grounding conversation about music, identity, and parenthood. Sydney opens up about the joy and anticipation she feels as she prepares to become a mom, and how that season inspired her newest song, “That’s My Baby (On Main Street).” Tara and Sydney talk about the evolution of her sound toward a more coastal-country feel, the role nature plays in her creativity, and how past songs like “Cool Kids” were born from her o...
In this episode, Tara sits down with Cameron Normand of Stepfamily Solutions and host of the Stepmom Diaries podcast to unpack the realities of blended family life and why stepmoms face a unique (and often overlooked) emotional load. Cameron shares her own path into stepfamily coaching and explains why stepfamilies aren’t just “nuclear families with extra people.” They’re a completely different dynamic that requires patience, boundaries, and a lot of self-compassion. Together, they explore the m...
FIRST AIRED APRIL 25, 2023 As parents, we often want to shield our children from the realities of the world, but it's ultimately impossible to do so. When children do hear about the news, it's important to have open and honest conversations with them. In this episode of the "Modern Mom Probs" podcast, Tara interviews Tracy Leeds Kaplan, the founder of Small But Mighty Media and creator of the popular podcast "The Ten News," about how to talk with children about the news. They discuss the importa...
BLAST FROM THE PAST: FIRST AIRED DECEMBER 26, 2023 Tara welcomes Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, author, and host of the wildly popular podcast Raising Good Humans. She shares insights from her groundbreaking new book, "The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans." Tara and Dr. Aliza discuss the challenges of modern parenting, what it means to raise good humans, the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships, and the concept of r...
BLAST FROM THE PAST: FIRST AIRED NOVEMBER 14, 2023 In this episode, Tara welcomes Alyssa Blask Campbell, CEO of Sew and Seed. Alyssa is a trusted expert in emotional development and the host of the popular podcast "Voices of Your Village." The conversation centers around Alyssa's new book, "Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children." Alyssa shares that the book is based on Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP), a metho...
In this episode, Tara Clark sits down with developmental psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff to talk about what kids actually need to thrive and why so many well-meaning parents are more stressed than they need to be. Drawing from their book Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less, the conversation tackles the pressure cooker of modern parenting and gently reminds us that kids aren’t falling behind ...
In this episode, Tara sits down with popular content creator of @ThatDarnChat, Fair Play Facilitator, and author of the new book No More Mediocre , Laura Danger for an honest, validating, and occasionally uncomfortably relatable conversation about domestic labor, mental load, and why so many partnerships quietly slide into mediocrity. They unpack how the pandemic cracked things wide open exposing just how uneven household responsibilities really are and why so many couples are still struggling t...
In this episode, Tara is joined by Dr. Kim Van Dusen, a marriage and family therapist, founder of The Parentologist, podcaster, and author of Parenting through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication , who specializes in play therapy, for a conversation that feels equal parts validating and practical. They explore why play isn’t just “extra” in parenting. It’s essential. As parents, we tend to reach for conversation to connect, but ki...
In this festive, laugh-out-loud episode, Tara is joined by Jackie Santillan and Priscilla Kavanaugh, hosts of the new We Say What podcast, for a cozy (and slightly chaotic) holiday roundtable that feels like catching up with friends over spiked cocoa. The trio swaps stories about how holiday traditions evolve as families grow, like coordinated outfits, holiday videos, and the never-ending question of whether sending Christmas cards is worth the time, money, or sanity. They also tackle holiday fa...
In this episode, Tara is joined by Devon Kuntzman, author of Transforming Toddlerhood: Your Essential Guide to Age 1-5, to talk about what’s really happening when a child loses it, and why so many of us feel completely stuck in those moments. Devon explains that when a child is at a “level 10,” they’re in a full stress response. This isn’t bad behavior or manipulation; it’s a nervous system in overdrive. When kids are this overwhelmed, they’re not capable of logic or reasoning, and they often do...
In this fun solo episode, Tara dives into one of the most universal parts of family life: dinner time. From picky eaters to last-minute meal planning, Tara explores why dinner can feel like a juggling act. She reminds listeners that dinner doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect to be meaningful. Instead, it’s about presence, laughter, and creating small moments that bring your family closer together. Tara also shares practical strategies and her favorite tips to take the pressure off mealtime, fro...
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Tara sits down with international parenting coach and author of "Parenting a Spicy One" Mary Van Geffen to talk about the beautiful complexity of raising strong-willed, “spicy” children. Together they unpack why parenting a spicy child can feel so isolating, and why even the very "best moms" can have "wildly defiant" kids. Mary explains how neurodivergence can shape a child’s behavior, why picking your battles matters, and how understanding a child’s un...
In this episode, Tara sits down with clinical psychologist, podcaster, and author of the new book "You, Your Husband, and His Mother," Dr. Tracy Dalgleish for an honest and eye-opening conversation about one of the most universally challenging family dynamics: the relationship between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. Together, they unpack why an incredible 85% of people experience conflict in this area, exploring how cultural shifts in parenting, emotional socialization, and postpartum expec...
In this honest and heartfelt episode, Tara chats with actress, singer, and The Mom Curious podcast host Daniella Rabbani about the wonderfully complicated world of motherhood. They dive into why friendship, connection, and a solid support system matter so much, especially when it feels like judgment is everywhere. Daniella talks about how leading with curiosity (instead of criticism) can totally shift the way we see parenting and help us appreciate the fact that every family’s journey looks diff...
In this inspiring episode, Tara welcomes Brynn Putnam, a former professional ballerina turned tech entrepreneur and founder of innovative tech companies Mirror and Board. Her new venture Board is a family game night platform that blends digital and physical gaming to bring families closer together. Brynn shares the fascinating journey that took her from the world of dance to the world of innovation, explaining how creativity, discipline, and resilience shaped her entrepreneurial path. As a mom a...
