Summer seems to be the one time each year that moms actually do have a little time to read. (Thank you, sleepaway camp!) But if you’re not on TikTok scrolling the black hole of #BookTok book-fluencer videos, how the heck are you supposed to know what fiction is actually worth your precious beach time?! OTG to the rescue! In our special Summer Book Club series we sit down with the hottest authors right now, give you a sneak peek into their sometimes-twisted worlds…and then ask them to read to you...
Jul 25, 2022•28 min
Conflicted about getting your under-5-year-old vaccinated for COVID? When we found out that longtime friend of OTG, Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, recently helped write some guidelines for vaccines and kids with Brown University school of public health, we knew it was time to have our first ever THIRD time guest on the show. There isn’t a more perfect or qualified doctor to help us sort through all of the noise surrounding the new covid vaccine for under 5s. As a refresher: Founder of Truvelab, Dr. ...
Jul 18, 2022•41 min
Wondering what to read this summer? TikTok has become the ultimate authority, turning books into instant best-sellers. Scroll through #BookTok and you’ll find a black hole of videos of book-fluencers talking about their favorite picks. Team OTG wants to save you from the endless scroll. That’s why we launched our new Summer Book Club series where we share the hottest books worthy of your beach bag, and introduce you to the interesting authors. This week’s special guest is New York Times best-sel...
Jul 11, 2022•35 min
People magazine calls Brooke Lea Foster's latest novel On Gin Lane the Best New Book, best-selling author Elin Hildebrand exclaims it's "utterly captivating," and Town & Country magazine heralded One Gin Lane as a Must-Read Book of Summer! We sat down with the award-winning author to get the inside scoop on title character Everleigh "Lee" Farrow, who thinks she finally has life all figured out: a handsome fiancé named Roland, a trust in her name, and a house in Bronxville waiting for her to ...
Jul 04, 2022•33 min
Zibby Owens has interviewed over 1200 notable authors (think: everyone from First Lady Jill Biden to James Patterson ) on her award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books . She regularly shares her book picks on Good Morning America and has written several of her own, including a new children's book Princess Charming and a best-selling memoir called Bookends . She also recently launched her own publishing house, Zibby Books, signing 18 book deals out of the gate. It's no wonder that ...
Jun 27, 2022•32 min
Alopecia took center stage, literally, when Will Smith seemingly slapped Chris Rock for cracking a joke about his wife Jada's bald head. The 50-year-old actress had previously been open about her experience with hair loss, even posting a video on Instagram discussing her struggle and decision to shave her head. She wrote, "Mamma's gonna have to take it down to the scalp so nobody thinks she got brain surgery or something. Me and this alopecia are going to be friends...period." She went on to say...
Jun 13, 2022•31 min
Do you ever feel like no matter what you try, you are simply speaking a different language from your kiddos? Want to learn how to connect more effectively and - more importantly - simply to YELL LESS?? Today we are joined by the woman Time Magazine named The Millennial Parenting Whisperer, clinical psychologist extraordinaire, Dr. Becky Kennedy. Known as “Dr. Becky” to her 1.1m followers ON the ‘gram, at her parenting workshops, on her chart topping Apple podcast “Good Inside with Dr. Becky”, an...
Jun 06, 2022•53 min
The Baby Formula shortage... it's a national crisis that has mom's everywhere living in anxiety and frustration. We're seeing all sorts of new conversations cropping up because of it, from "milk sharing" to "lactation shaming" and beyond... clearly, it's got us talking. So, what's a new mom to do?? We are joined by founder of boober, Jada Shapiro, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor to learn more about this crisis and what mom's can do to navigate these tri...
May 23, 2022•55 min
One in 3 female-owned businesses is owned by a mom. That’s nearly 4 million “mom bosses.” However, when you consider the fact that there around 582 million entrepreneurs globally, that number starts to seem kind of wimpy. What's holding YOU back from turning an idea into a business or a side hustle into a full-time gig? If you need the nudge and/or the know-how to chase your dream, today's guest is your gal. Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepreneur and the creator of Hustle Like a Mom, a thrivin...
May 17, 2022•38 min
Global fitness coach/influencer and author Joe Wicks (aka @thebodycoach 4M followers) became a social media phenomenon when the U.K. entered its first lockdown in March of 2020. He launched his YouTube series "PE with Joe" and more than 900,000 families tuned in around the world to work out with him on the very first day. On Day 2, over 955,000 families took part together and Joe broke the world record for the largest streamed workout on YouTube. It wasn't long before he was invited to Buckingha...
May 09, 2022•39 min
Today, we are talking about creating brains. Sounds fancy, right?! America’s Brain Gal, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Dr. Sarah Allen translates applied brain science to everyday life. She helps busy moms efficiently and effectively learn to look at their kids as little brains so they raise happy, connected, successful humans, building their brains without losing their minds! Dr. Sarah is a mom, parent/teacher strategist, doctoral professor, and school program consultant. She has spent more than ...
May 02, 2022•33 min
She hears voices and sees dead people. MaryAnn DiMarco is an internationally-recognized psychic medium, author, healer and spiritual teacher. Known for her ability to channel powerful messages from spirit guides, angels and loved ones who've passed, MaryAnn translates those messages into practical guidance and advice for happier and more fulfilling lives. Intrigued? Well, there's a 5-year closed waitlist to meet with her in person, but on this episode of Off the Gram, MaryAnn shares the 3 key st...
Apr 25, 2022•41 min
Meet Alex Rudin , a NYC-based multimedia artist and illustrator whose powerful work comments on everything from politics to racism and mental health. Stop whatever you're doing right now and go to @_alexrudin to see for yourself. OK. You’re back! Incredible, right?! Alex also commiserates with the cohosts on her longtime struggle with disordered eating and the often-misunderstood disordered thinking (aka body dysmorphia) that accompanies anorexia and bulimia. LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF: -You’re alre...
Apr 18, 2022•40 min
We've got our sparkly cowgirl boots on and a girl gang of VIPs at our side... today is a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE!! If you are a longtime listener of OTG, you may remember our first two editions of "Off the Gram: Live!" where we were joined by a live virtual audience for our interviews with Arianna Huffington and Katherine Schwarzenagger Pratt. We decided that 2022 was calling for the recreation of that OTG Live magic… but this time, it had to ACTUALLY be live ! With the pandemic turning a glorious ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Hey y’all!! Comin in hot with a sneak peek of the LIVE episode we just recorded with a live studio audience… in Nashville! Tune in today for details on the release date of the full length show, as well as the “big reveal” of the original song we recorded along with our gaggle of gorgeous OTG superfans at the private home studio of Country Music artist, Meghan Linsey!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2022•3 min
For nearly a decade, Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up, kept her painful past a secret—even from her now-husband. Her hundreds of thousands of TIU fans, had no idea that behind those killer workouts, chiseled abs and sunny smile, was a childhood filled with repressed emotions, guilt, shame and even a suicide attempt. Join us as Karena breaks her silence and recounts what it was like to grow up with a mother who was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. She shares how she ultimately overcame a...
Mar 28, 2022•31 min
After an intense CrossFit workout, today's guest suddenly couldn't move her arms—her body felt like it had been hit by a truck—and she was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Also known as Rhabdo or "CrossFit disease," the life-threatening condition happens when muscles start to dissolve, releasing muscle fiber contents into the blood, potentially causing fatal kidney damage. Meet 26-year-old weightlifting champ Alexia Swier (@swierstrong21) and hear her frighteni...
Mar 21, 2022•41 min
Today’s show is brought to you by sparkly cowboy boots and Honky Tonk music, and on today's episode... we’re going to Nashville! Ok, well we’re not technically going today, we’re going in a few weeks… but today we’re taking you on the trip before the trip, to tell you about all things “Off the Gram Live” – our live podcast event taking place April 1-3. On today’s episode, we take you back to past “Off the Gram Live” events (Arianna Huffington & Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, we're lookin' a...
Mar 14, 2022•20 min
Michelle Park is an Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and correspondent for NBC New York…but her most important role is as the mama to two adorable little girls, ages 3 and 6. As a health + lifestyle correspondent for NBC and beyond, Michelle found herself constantly worrying about them as it pertains to food, diet culture, and body positivity… and wondering how they will grow up amidst a world that is so often poised to tell us “we’re not doing it right.” Add to that the nuances of her Ko...
Mar 07, 2022•38 min
The wellness world is saturated with positivity. From "good vibes only" to "everything happens for a reason," we're taught to embrace the positive feelings at whatever cost. Radically honest psychotherapist Whitney Goodman (aka @sitwithwhit) says that's a miserable, inauthentic way to live. Get ready for some powerful advice on how to make space for emotions—especially the difficult ones. Her actionable insight may make you uncomfortable, but learning to accept and work through negative emotions...
Feb 28, 2022•38 min
Maya French co-founded Koia , the plant-based beverage juggernaut, at the tender age of 23. With no prior experience in the Food & Beverage category, she brought the brand to 25m in annual sales and secured herself a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List. So when she decided to step down from day-to-day operations in 2020, some were left scratching their heads… what they didn’t know was that Maya has always listened to her intuition, and thus knew she had to follow her heart - and her gut! - t...
Feb 14, 2022•44 min
Tuning in to your inner voice, and staying true to your purpose, are the keys to lasting success in business, community, and family alike. Our guest today, Natasha D'Anna, is on a mission to help you learn how. The founder of TwinDollicious & Co, Natasha is a Mom’s Choice Award-Winning children’s book author, and a practicing Behavioral therapist who helps her clients stay aligned with their purpose – in every aspect of life from building a brand to mothering. Via her many online communities...
Feb 07, 2022•35 min
Sarah Smith oversees the healthy living powerhouse Prevention , which has been at the forefront of wellness for more than 70 years. Under Sarah’s leadership, she has expanded the brand’s reach to 15 million total audience and has deepened its commitment to science. Sarah has her finger on the pulse of wellness and access to the latest breaking health news. In fact, Prevention.com has become a go-to resource for 12+ million visitors each month looking for trusted, expert-backed advice, particular...
Jan 31, 2022•40 min
Chloe Melas is an entertainment reporter for CNN, covering all things entertainment and Hollywood for the network across platforms. Somewhere amidst her meteoric career trajectory, she met her wonderful husband and had two cute little boys… but found herself perplexed with what to do when she found that they would literally NEVER SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT. It got so bad that Chloe found the lack of sleep was affecting every aspect of her life including her mood, weight and marriage. For these reas...
Jan 24, 2022•37 min
There's no secret to success—it's more like 4 secrets summed up in one easy acronym (B.O.L.D) by powerhouse author, CFO and philanthropist Bolanle Williams-Olley in her new best-selling book Build Boldly: Chart Your Unique Career Path and Lead with Courage . We sat down with the finance whiz who holds multiple master's degrees and is the very first female(!) Black(!) Chief Financial Officer and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a tech-first design firm based in NYC where she works with clients like Soh...
Jan 17, 2022•39 min
Hormone imbalances result in stress, acne, insomnia, fatigue, depression, and so many other undesirable conditions. To help us navigate it all, we called in the hormone whisperer, Alisa Vitti —pioneer of female biohacking, and expert in women’s hormones and functional nutrition. This 2-time best-selling author , creator of the Cycle Syncing Method, the MyFLO period app, founder of FLOLiving.com and builder of the world’s first hormonal healthcare platform that helps women around the world addres...
Jan 10, 2022•44 min
It's January—aka that time of year when we all hear the phrase "New Year, New You" on repeat. The gyms get crowded and suddenly everyone and their uncle is on a diet. We're all for a healthy lifestyle, but today's guest author, podcaster and registered dietician, Jaclyn London, RD, believes optimal wellness is all about making cumulative smarter, more informed decisions about what we put in our bodies on a daily basis—not just after the ball drops and the champagne flows. With her trusted author...
Jan 03, 2022•50 min
Welcome to our holiday special! This week, we’re turning up the inspo diel to 100 with one of the most inspiring humans we know… ABT Principal Ballerina, Skylar Brandt ! We couldn’t think of a more perfect guest for this week’s show in particular because Skylar is CURRENTLY starring as Clara in an ABT production of the Nutcracker… so she’s basically the walking embodiment of holiday cheer! Not to mention she was just named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, so, yeah, serving major #girlboss energy ...
Dec 20, 2021•45 min
Your skin is your largest organ, so if you are taking pains to know and be careful with what ingredients go IN to your body, you are missing the mark if you aren’t being careful about what ingredients go ON your body. Many companies these days try to trick consumers by marketing toxic products as green - with misleading packaging and more. Today, we are interviewing New York based fashion stylist, beauty and lifestyle blogger, on-air style expert, and mom of two, Liz Teich. Liz calls herself an ...
Dec 13, 2021•39 min
Do you ever feel helpless, or not in control, when it comes to your health or healthcare? In this episode, we speak with Elissa Goodman: cancer survivor, holistic nutritionist, and lifestyle cleanse expert who believes that proper nourishment, healing by listening to your “gut,” connecting to your inner strength and practicing a daily ritual of mindfulness and food consciousness is essential for optimal living. After her husband’s death from cancer and healing herself from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at ...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min
