In this episode, Tara interviews Andee Martineau, mother of six, parenting coach, and creator of the Connect Method Parenting framework. They discuss parenting hacks and ways to improve kids' listening skills and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Andee shares her personal journey of struggling with parenting and how she developed her method. Tara shares a personal story on how and why she became a conscious parent. The Connect Method is applicable to children of all ages, from toddlers t...
Jul 11, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This week, Tara welcomes Heather Chauvin, leadership coach, author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of the popular podcast “Emotionally Uncomfortable.” Heather shares her personal story of beating cancer and how it led her to develop the concept of energetic time management. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our emotions and aligning our desires with our physical body. Heather also talks about the importance of valuing oneself and implementing boundaries to break free from liv...
Jun 27, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode, Liz Dunn and Jane Black, co-hosts of the Pressure Cooker podcast, join Tara to discuss the pressure on parents, especially mothers, to cook everything from scratch and how it's not a practical expectation. They talk about the broken food system and the need for easier and healthier options for busy families. They discuss the need for collective solutions to make better quality convenience foods more accessible. They end the show by sharing personal anecdotes and go-to recipes fo...
Jun 20, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, Tara chats with Kanika Chadda Gupta, a former CNN journalist and host of the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense. They discuss life lessons Kanika has learned from her podcast guests, including Rebecca Minkoff, Chelsea Clinton, Eve Rodsky, and Zibby Owens. Tara and Kanika dive into the concept of "mom sense" and the importance of trusting one's intuition in parenting. Kanika shares insider tips on conducting successful interviews and emphasizes the value of storytelling in le...
Jun 13, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 42
On this week's episode, Tara is joined by Ryan Viktorin, Fidelity Investments Financial Consultant, on the topic of retirement planning for busy parents. Ryan shares her takeaways for retirement planning, including what is the best age to start, how to decide how much to set aside and how we can learn financial literacy. Ryan explains how we can save for retirement while also saving for everyday life needs, such as an emergency fund. If you've ever thought "I don't know where to begin planning f...
Jun 06, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode Tara brings on Jo Piazza, best-selling author and established podcaster, about the mental health implications of living an online life, particularly for content creators. The conversation also touches on the tragic recent passing of Heather Armstrong, the pioneer parenting writer and creator of Dooce.com. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the toxicity of the internet towards women and mother creators. Jo shares her experiences as the host of Under The I...
May 30, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Infertility is a topic that is often surrounded by stigma and shame, leaving hopeful parents feeling isolated and alone. In this podcast episode, Tara interviews Stephanie Levich, the founder and president of Family Match Consulting, a fertility consulting firm. Over the course of her 20+ year career, Stephanie has helped over 3,000 parents on their path toward creating families. Tara and Stephanie discuss their personal experiences with infertility and how it has shaped their lives and careers....
May 16, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Having a premature baby or a newborn who spends time in the NICU can be a traumatic and emotional experience for parents. In this week’s episode, Tara speaks with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, a platform that offers support and resources for parents of premature babies. Jodi shares her personal story of having a premature baby due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, and how she created FLRRiSH to help other NICU parents. Tara shares her own experie...
May 09, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 38
As a mother, it can often feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. From postpartum depression to raising neurodivergent children, the challenges can be overwhelming. But the good news is that you don't have to go through it alone. In this “Modern Mom Probs” podcast episode, Tara talks with two amazing women who have created strong supportive communities for mothers: Aubrey Grossen and Megan Champion. In this raw conversation, they emphasize the importance of finding ...
May 02, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 importance of age-appropriate news...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Do you snuggle up on the couch to watch a good true crime documentary? Do you love to hear about the latest heist or unsolved case? Well, you're not alone! In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara interviews Gretchen and Tabitha, relatable, funny moms and hosts of the popular "Housewives of True Crime" podcast. Gretchen and Tabitha share their perspective on why moms love true crime stories, why they're so fascinating, and how they can be empowering. They also share personal experiences and tip...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Why is talking about money and spending so taboo? On this Modern Mom Probs episode, Tara interviews Megan Dwyer, a certified financial planner and host of the Money Isn't Scary podcast. The conversation centers around the importance of being intentional with spending and understanding the behavioral aspects behind it. They also discuss the challenges faced by mothers and women in general when it comes to managing their finances, including the need to reflect on one's values and priorities. The e...
Apr 11, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Is that a hot flash? Why does my brain feel foggy? Why don’t I feel like myself anymore? Tara and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph discuss menopause and its effects on mental health. Dr. Judith dispels myths about menopause and emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about its symptoms and effects. They discuss the link between menopause and mood changes, cognitive ability, and sleep patterns. Dr. Judith provides her 5 V’s strategy for protecting mental health during menopau...
Apr 04, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this episode, Tara interviews Terri Fry, a business consultant and founder of the Mom Like That podcast, about creating a business plan for content creators that extends beyond social media. They discuss the importance of understanding the full landscape of a business, setting goals that align with the business's objectives, and not fixating on visible goals, such as follower count or video views, that don't measure up to the key things that will move the needle towards your business goals. T...
Mar 28, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode, Tara talks with her long-time friend, author and content creator, Linda Fruits about her new book, "The Mom Life: The Sweet, the Bitter, and the Bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood." Linda is a relatable mom with a big sense of humor and a big heart, and her book is a gorgeous, incredible reflection of her amazing soul. In this life-affirming conversation, they discuss Linda's journey as a mom, as a creator, and they discuss the inspiration behind her book. They also talk about the...
Mar 21, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 31
What does it mean to be your authentic self? It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot on social media. Tune in to this Modern Mom Probs episode with Tara Clark and Iesha Madden to learn how to identify your core values, passions, and how to create a space for others to share their stories. Iesha encourages people to ask themselves the hard questions and to put forward what they are passionate about, even if it feels scary. Tara and Iesha discuss the importance of women supporting women and how ...
Mar 07, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Have you ever wished that children came with a parenting road map? Yeah, us too! New York Times best-selling author, international speaker, and Oprah-endorsed conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali joins the show to discuss her new book The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Shefali shares concepts on how to live in the present as parents and exist in a state of “what is, not what if.” She explores “parent...
Feb 28, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture joins the show to share her sharp observations on this shiny world. In this candid conversation, Sara and Tara discuss how mommy influencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers and as mothers. They both share their personal experiences of being influenced and offer strategies on becoming more aware of the messaging. This conversation will leave you thinking o...
Feb 21, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Popular writer Kathryn Jezer-Morton joins the show to explore the concepts of affordable child care, wellness, and social media narrative. Kathryn writes Brooding, a column about family life for The Cut and does research on momfluencers, and digital culture's influence on domestic space. In this timely, thought-provoking conversation, Tara and Kathryn explore “what would get people interested enough to talk about the need for affordable child care?” Could the solution be correlating it with well...
Feb 14, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Psychologist and couple’s therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins the show to share her expertise on how to set boundaries with your in-laws. Dr. Tracy is the host of the "I'm Not Your Shrink" podcast and her new book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Our Relationships” will be released in Fall 2023. In this honest conversation, Dr. Tracy shares why women often have a “head start” on setting boundaries and why it’s so important for partners to work tog...
Feb 07, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Often we hear new moms say, “no one ever told me about this!” In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, we’re going to talk about all the things. Registered psychologists Chelsea Slavens and Caitlin Bodie, founders of the popular Instagram account @MamaPsychologists drop their knowledge on the good, bad and ugly about the postpartum journey. Caitlin and Chelsea are the authors of the new book, Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and F...
Jan 31, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 25
As a leading voice in the movement for equity in the home, Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play joins the show to discuss concepts from her new book Find Your Unicorn Space. Eve draws from her extensive research to provide an inspirational approach to reignite our creativity. In this insightful, meaningful conversation, she shares her practical tips for combatting mom guilt and how to create an active legacy. This talk will leave you rethinking how you use your time and how...
Jan 24, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, life and business coach, author, podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It, Marisa Lonic joins the show. Marisa shares her time management and productivity methods when it comes to the juggling act of mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, so we can live our best life. Marisa explains how we should view time as a bestie instead of a frenemy and why this relationship with time is a critical piece in effective time management. In this li...
Jan 17, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Licensed Clinical Social Work therapist Eli Weinstein joins the show to share his perspective on men’s mental health issues. Eli, a father, husband and host of the Dude Therapist podcast, explores how becoming a father affects men’s mental health and why more men don’t necessarily seek out professional treatment. In light of the tragic death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Eli and Tara discuss their experiences with loved ones who died by suicide and how to che...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
2023 is here! Let’s start this year off on the right foot. On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Pamela Pekerman joins the show to share her tips for realistic quarterly planning for entrepreneurs and moms in general. Pamela is the founder of Hustle Like a Mom, a community and educational platform on a mission to empower “the between drop off and pick up mompreneur.” She explains how being a "value-driven entrepreneur" and “diversifying your joy” can set you up for a successful year. She also...
Jan 03, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On this week’s episode of Modern Mom Probs, Conscious Parenting Coach Ashley Seling joins the show to explore the connection between our childhood and our child's childhood and how it impacts our parenting. Tara and Ashley explore what it means to reparent yourself and what it may look like. Ashley shares ways for parents to reparent themselves in small pockets of time, set healthy boundaries, and gain confidence in their emotions, so they can feel in control of whatever stressful parenting situ...
Dec 27, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, Samantha Matt, author of the book Average is the New Awesome: A Manifesto for the Rest of Us and creator of the popular Instagram account @averagepeopleproblems joins the show. In this celebration of ordinary awesomeness, Samantha shares what it means to embrace being average and how to manage expectations while still having standards. She also explains how it’s ok if you’re not “where you thought you’d be in life” right now and empowering yourself to emb...
Dec 20, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It goes without saying how stressful the holidays can be, from gift-buying to dealing with family dynamics. In this week’s episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara welcomes Abbey Williams, behavioral health therapist and host of the You, The Mother Podcast. Tara and Abbey discuss navigating awkward family interactions and toxic family dynamics. They explore the most effective way to set boundaries without looking like “the jerk.” If you’re looking to protect your peace during this season, you should li...
Dec 13, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this week’s Modern Mom Probs episode, New York Times opinion writer and author Jessica Grose joins the show to discuss her new book, Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood. Known for her excellent coverage of parenting in the pandemic, Jessica really has her finger on the pulse of modern parenting. Her work is helping dismantle unrealistic parenting expectations. In doing so, she empowers today’s mothers to make choices that serve themselves and their families. I...
Dec 06, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Puberty is tough. Too bad there isn’t a manual for it…well, now there is! Dr. Melisa Holmes, board certified Ob-Gyn and Dr. Trish Hutchison, board certified pediatrician, are the co-founders of the leading digital health platform, Girlology. Combined, these two women have more than 4+ decades of clinical experience and have dedicated themselves to educating mothers, caregivers and young girls on puberty, adolescent development, sexual health and wellness, and parenting. On this week’s episode, M...
Nov 29, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 16
