In this conversation, Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and Tara discuss strategies for setting your day up for success, finding the right time to exercise, and balancing workouts with daily tasks. They also explore the importance of scheduling tasks and prioritizing, defining your priorities, and exploring new hobbies and interests. One of the most enlightening discussions revolved around "center points," which Dr. Casares defines as the five key areas in a perso...
Feb 20, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Tara and Kelley Coleman, a feature film development executive turned author and disability advocate, discuss the realities of parenting a child with disabilities. Kelley, a mother of two boys, one with multiple disabilities, shares her journey and the challenges faced. She talks about her new book, "Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child," offering guidance to parents in similar situations. The conversation covers the need for community support, understandi...
Feb 13, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, Tara speaks with Emily Nichols, a mother and habit coach, about how busy moms can develop sustainable health habits. Emily shares her journey from emotional eating to fitness coaching, emphasizing the importance of small, incremental habit changes. They explore habit loops and stacking, using examples like "pee squats" and making the bed with positive affirmations. The conversation also covers the emotional aspects of motherhood, such as avoiding projecting insecurities onto chi...
Feb 06, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
JoAnn Crohn, a parenting educator and host of the popular No Guilt Mom podcast joins the show to share her perspective on the complexities of modern parenting. Joann opens up about her battle with postpartum depression. It's a struggle many mothers face but often suffer through in silence. Joann's experience underscores a crucial message: being the best parent is intrinsically linked to being the best version of oneself. It's a reminder that self-care isn't selfish; it's essential. Tara shares h...
Jan 30, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 4
As a journalist, author, and marketing executive, Amy brings to the table her profound understanding of life's challenges, particularly through the lens of her new book, "The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward." In this conversation, Tara and Amy uncover the wisdom that can help us all move through life's inevitable setbacks with resilience and grace. Amy illuminates the four critical phases of the setback cycle: establish, embrace, explore, and emerge. She stresses the impo...
Jan 23, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, Tara speaks with Elizabeth Pearson, a former corporate sales leader turned executive coach, and author of "Career Confinement." Elizabeth's story is one of transformation, courage, and the pursuit of fulfillment beyond the conventional path. She shares her story of feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job and how she found purpose in helping women break free from their self-imposed cages of mediocrity and rise to their full potential. Elizabeth shares her belief in the intertwin...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode, Tara welcomes Dr. Maggie Vaughan, award-winning Psychotherapist and head of youth transformation at tapouts. Their discussion delves into the pervasive issues of mom guilt and burnout, offering strategies and insights invaluable to modern moms. Dr. Vaughan explores the impact of intensive parenting trends, which have placed an immense burden on mothers. The societal expectation that a mother's constant engagement is directly proportional to her child's success has led to an epid...
Jan 09, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In the season two finale, 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 repair in relationships. D...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this episode, Tara interviews Liz Swenson, author and illustrator of “You Got This, Mama! From Boobs to Blowouts A Survival Guide for New Moms” and her new book "Raising Tiny Humans: From Potty Training to Prejudice, A Survival Guide for the Wild Toddler Years." They discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly during the toddler years. Swenson shares her motivation for writing her new book and the benefits of an illustrated guide for busy parents. They also touch on the emotional toll ...
Dec 19, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this episode, Tara welcomes Audrey Wisch, the founder of Curious Cardinals, a platform that empowers K-12 students to achieve their potential through mentorship. Audrey's journey from a history major at Stanford to the founder of a platform that empowers K-12 students is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how her tutoring experience during the pandemic led her to create a platform that connects students' school subjects to their passions, making learning more engaging and fun. Tara and Au...
Dec 12, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this episode, Emmy award-winning television host and lifestyle expert, Maria Sansone joins the show to discuss how to survive hosting the holidays. Maria takes the listeners on a journey through her broadcasting career, sharing all the ups and downs of being a working mom. Maria believes in setting the tone as a host and how guests feed off the host's energy. She advises staying calm and starting preparations days or even weeks in advance. She shares her love for nostalgic comfort food and th...
Dec 05, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this episode,Tara talks with Stephanie McNeal, senior editor for Glamour magazine and author of the book "Swipe Up for More: Inside the Unfiltered Lives of Influencers." They discuss the evolution of content creation on social media platforms, the latest shift towards podcasting, and the concept of “following people you love to hate.” They also touch on the darker side of the influencer industry, including toxic online forums, staying true to one’s self, and mental health challenges. Being an...
Nov 28, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this compelling episode, Tara interviews Jessica Elefante, author of "Raising Hell, Living Well: Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You." Jessica's journey from a brand strategist to a truth seeker is nothing short of inspiring. She candidly shares her experiences with digital burnout and how a device-free vacation led to a significant improvement in her mental state. This sparked her mission, Folk Rebellion, promoting a mindful balance with technology. Tara...
Nov 21, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 63
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 method for being with and moving through hard things. Sh...
Nov 14, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 62
This week, Tara welcomes the multi-talented Rachael Kay Albers. Rachael is not just a creative director and brand strategist, but also a comedian, actor, self-described "brand strategist gone wild" and the host of the podcast "Marketing Muckraking.” Rachael's approach to branding is playful, experimental, and deeply insightful. She's interested in understanding the effects of brand culture and marketing on society and humanity. Rachael explains that a brand is more than just a logo or a tagline....
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 61
What happens when two powerful advocates for gender equity join forces? Can they change the narrative surrounding working mothers? Tune into this riveting conversation with Rachel Bauer and Kelsey Pytlik, the trailblazing co-founders of Gild Collective. They share their inspiring journeys, the inception of their organization, and their relentless pursuit to elevate empathy and understanding in workplaces, particularly for working mothers. Tara and her guests navigate the complex terrain of mater...
Oct 31, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Did the TikTok “Egg Crack Challenge” make you cringe? Us too. This week, Sarah Adams, creator of the popular social media account, Mom Uncharted, joined the show to shed light on child exploitation on social media. Sarah's journey began in late 2017 when she became a mother and started following mommy influencers for guidance and support. However, during the pandemic, she noticed an unsettling trend of parents oversharing their children's lives online. This led her to delve deeper into the subje...
Oct 24, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 59
This week, Tara welcomed Chesca Hause, the talented cartoonist behind the popular Litter Box Comics and author of the new book "Parenting is Weird: Tales from the Litter Box." Chesca's comics are a humorous take on the rollercoaster ride of motherhood. She draws inspiration from her own family experiences (except for the fact they’re cats), making her work relatable, heartwarming and hilarious. Chesca's journey into the world of webcomics began with her own family. She found humor in the ups and...
Oct 17, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this episode, Tara interviews Stephanie Rosenfield, a former speech pathologist turned life coach for overwhelmed moms and host of the podcast "The Five Minute Shift for Moms." Her journey from overwhelmed mom to life coach will have you nodding your head. She shares her unique concept of the three buckets of emotional management - emotional diffusion, self-regulation, and connection. This doesn't mean being calm all the time, but rather being in control of oneself in challenging situations. ...
Oct 10, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This week, Tara welcomes Eric Taylor, "dadfluencer" and creator of the popular Instagram account @girl_dad_e, to discuss the importance of raising confident and empowered children and breaking generational cycles. Eric shares his motivation for creating his viral “dusty son” content that helps his daughters recognize their worth and navigate life. They also explore the meaning of the term "dusty," which refers to being stuck in ignorance, fear, and pain. Tara and Eric discuss their childhood upb...
Oct 03, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In this podcast episode, Tara welcomes Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a pediatrician and advocate for holistic health and integrative medicine. They discuss the impact of excessive screen time and social media on mental health, particularly in children and teenagers. Drawing from a study by Sapien Labs, Dr. Joel explains how the study found a correlation between the age of first smartphone and poorer mental health outcomes, such as self-harm. He likens the situation to the historical shift in attitudes...
Sep 26, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 55
On this week's episode, Tara is joined by Ryan Viktorin, Fidelity Investments Financial Consultant, on the topic of planning for the unexpected, in particular, life insurance planning. During this Life Insurance Awareness Month, Ryan shares her takeaways about life insurance, including when to start thinking about it, what it covers and why it's important to protect yourself even if you aren't currently in the workforce. Ryan explains how protecting your family's financial future is more attaina...
Sep 19, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 54
How would you have liked it if your parents shared every embarrassing detail of your childhood with friends and family? It’s a good thing the 80s and 90s weren’t that documented. Just think about the hairstyles and outfits alone! In this week’s podcast episode, Tara interviews Dr. Devorah Heitner, an expert in media technology and society and author of the new book, Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. Tara and Dr. Heitner explore the concept of 'sharenting' - parents sharing ...
Sep 12, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 53
This week, Tara welcomes celebrity cookbook author, TV star, and host of MTV’s hit series Deliciousness, Tiffani Thiessen to talk about her new book, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers. In this episode, Tara and Tiffani discuss how to take your leftovers from blah to bangin', and why reducing food waste is a cause that's close to Tiffani's heart. They also tackle a classic modern mom problem: never knowing what to do with leftovers. So if you're looking for some...
Aug 29, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Are you a “good enough” mother? On the latest episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara welcomes Dr. Tanya Cotler, a seasoned psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship. Dr. Cotler explored the idea of the "good enough mother," a term coined by Donald Winnicott in the 1950s. Being a good enough mother means finding a balance between not being overly precise or intrusive in parenting, while also not being dismissive. This approach allows the chi...
Aug 22, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 51
This week, Tara had the pleasure of welcoming Brooke Romney, author of the best-selling books 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens (Volumes 1 & 2) and 52 Modern Manners for Kids. Their conversation revolved around the importance of teaching manners and social skills to children and how these contribute to a successful and connected life. Brooke, a mother of four boys, shared her insights on how teaching manners is not just about appearances, but about helping kids feel successful on the insid...
Aug 15, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 50
How do you get what you want professionally? Betting on yourself. This week Tara welcomes on-air personality Bethany Braun-Silva to the pod. Bethany is not just an on-air parenting entertainment and lifestyle expert, but also a fellow podcaster and author of the inspiring new book "Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love." Bethany shared her journey from being an editor to becoming an on-air personality. Her story is a testament to the power o...
Aug 08, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 49
This week, Tara welcomes fellow only child Jen Dalton, creator of the Instagram account "One and Done Parenting." Tara and Jen both share their experience as only children with only children. Jen explores her decision to have only one child due to a traumatic birth experience. Tara shares her journey of infertility and miscarriages before finally having her son. They also discuss the benefits of being an only child, such as developing strong social skills in uncomfortable environments, making th...
Aug 01, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 48
In this podcast episode, Tara interviews Dayna Abraham, author of "Calm the Chaos: Raising the Most Challenging Children." Dayna shares her personal journey of raising a child who didn't fit the mold and struggled with various challenges. Springing from that experience, she developed a framework that helped her own family and other parents facing different parenting challenges. Her story is a testament to the fact that parenting is not about perfection, but about understanding, acceptance, and r...
Jul 25, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In this podcast episode, Tara welcomes Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of the Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. They had an enlightening conversation about the challenges of modern motherhood and how technology can be a game-changer when determining if something is “up.” Sehreen shared her personal experience of struggling to find information and support for her daughter's medical journey, which led her to co-found Sleuth. Tara and Sehreen emphasize t...
Jul 18, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 46
