In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Jillian Knight, LMFT , a financial therapist specializing in feminist and trauma-informed care, to discuss the emotional and relational complexities of money—especially for women and mothers. They explore how financial stress intersects with caregiving, gender roles, and systemic oppression, offering a compassionate lens on how to unlearn the money stories we've been handed and build healthier, values-aligned relationships with mo...
May 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 56
Just tell me what to do is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker , a psychologist and writer specializing in reproductive health, to talk about her new book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives . Together, they explore how shame and cultural silence shape women’s experiences—from miscarriage...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 55
In this bonus episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Tiff D’Amico , a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, birth worker, and educator, to discuss the unique challenges of motherhood and postpartum for neurodivergent moms. Tiff shares her personal journey through loss, motherhood, and her late diagnoses of ADHD and autism, diving into how these experiences shaped her approach to parenting and mental health. Erin and Tiff cover: The emotional and mental load of postpart...
Mar 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 54
In this bonus episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast , we’re diving into a critical and urgent conversation at the intersection of reproductive rights and mental health —a topic that has only become more pressing in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade . Joining me is Dr. Carissa Gustafson, PMH-C , a clinical psychologist and expert in maternal mental health, to explore: The mental health toll of losing reproductive autonomy How therapy can empower women to advocate...
Feb 25, 2025•44 min•Ep. 53
In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Dr. Serene Khader where they discusses her book “ Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop ” and explores the intersections of feminism and motherhood, particularly in the context of the pandemic. In this conversation, Erin and Serene discuss the evolution of childcare awareness and the impact of the pandemic on caregiving. They explore the historical context of feminism and childcare, the need for flexibl...
Feb 04, 2025•55 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Nancy Reddy , author of the forthcoming book The Good Mother Myth , which challenges the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers. Together, they discuss the cultural narratives that shape motherhood, the history of these ideals, and how we can create healthier, more equitable family dynamics. They explore the value of caregiving work, the importance of community, and why we need to let go of the "shoulds" that weigh us down. To...
Jan 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 51
In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood. Together, they explore Ambreia’s journey as a mother, her groundbreaking work on FreeBlackmotherhood, and the systemic challenges faced by Black parents. Ambreia reflects on the intergenerational trauma stemming from enslavement, the complexities of gentle parenting and intensive mothering, and the importance of cultural healin...
Dec 10, 2024•54 min
In this episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast , Erin sits down with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, a clinical psychologist and the author of Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World . Drawing from her decades of experience and her education at Harvard and Northwestern Universities, Dr. Finkelstein shares invaluable insights into the challenges of raising girls in a world still shaped by gender bias. They discuss the lasting effects of sexism on girls' self-per...
Dec 03, 2024•56 min
Jennifer Jolorte Doro is a Mom of 2, Clinical Nutritionist, and the cofounder and Chief Culinary Officer of Chiyo. For the next generation of mothers looking for guidance on their ever-adapting health journey, Chiyo is a personalized & integrative food-as-medicine platform when they need it most. Unlike other maternal health companies, Chiyo does the research and the work of nutrition planning during fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, empowering women to feel their best with minimal effort...
Nov 26, 2024•55 min
Sharon Itkoff Nacache ATR-BC LCAT LPAT PMH-C (she/hers) is a perinatal art therapist with 15 years of clinical experience specializing in supporting those who identify as caregivers–personally or professionally–in cultivating creative resilience in the workplace, throughout their family building journeys, and beyond. She is a trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational clinician with a virtual practice serving New Jersey and New York. As a creative clinical consultant with the Whitney Museum o...
Nov 19, 2024•37 min
Elissa Strauss is a writer who covers culture, gender and care. She is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others . Her work appears in places like the Atlantic, CNN, Slate and the New York Times. She lives with her family in Oakland, CA. In this episode, we’re joined by Elissa Strauss, who dives into the often-overlooked importance of care work. She explores how care has been historically devalued and argues for a cultural shift that places care at the center of our ...
Oct 22, 2024•55 min
TJ Matton, LCSW-C (she/her) is a social worker, psychotherapist, adult play coach, and constructive misbehavior enthusiast helping adults liberate their mind and bodies through play. TJ’s business, The Playful Revolution, is focused on helping people understand the neuroscience of play and reconnect with the power and potential of play. Play is a primal need to the human body and is the neglected side of mindfulness. TJ helps people find enjoyment in the everyday, playful ways to manage stress, ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On this episode Misty Pratt discusses her book ' All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health, ' which combines memoir, research, and the stories of women from around the world. Misty shares her personal experience with mental illness and the challenges her grandmother faced in receiving a diagnosis. She also discusses the impact of motherhood on her mental health and the struggles she encountered within the mental health system. Misty Pratt is a science communicator and the auth...
Sep 03, 2024•59 min
Helena Vissing, PsyD and Erin discuss the critical role of somatic therapy in maternal mental health, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach that considers societal and cultural contexts. They explore the tension between public and private spheres in motherhood, the challenges of modern motherhood, and the journey towards empowered, authentic motherhood. The conversation also examines the impact of social media on motherhood perceptions and the importance of reflection and connection in...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Trac e y Lindeman , in her discussion of her book "Bleed," highlights systemic issues in diagnosing and treating endometriosis, pointing to misogyny and paternalistic care in the medical system. She emphasizes the dismissal of women's pain and the impact on reproductive rights, mental health, and the invisibility of chronic conditions. Tracey Lindeman is a longtime freelance journalist (The Guardian, the Associated Press, CBC, Fortune, etc.) and the author of BLEED: Destroying Myths and Misogyny...
Aug 13, 2024•56 min
Today on the podcast is Marissa Rivera Bolaños . Marissa is a doula, gentle parenting coach and visual artist with a passion to create change around the way our culture approaches women's health. In this discussion Marissa and Erin talk about gentle parenting beyond the white, heteronormative narratives we often associate with gentle parenting. Mentioned in this episode: Marissa’s article “This is how patriarchy weaponizes gentle parenting and leaves moms behind”: www.wombrevolution.com/blog/thi...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Nicole Pensak and Erin talk about the maternal brain, matrescence and why mothers deserve to be paid more. Dr. Pensak is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression. She is certified in postpartum mental health and provides evidence-based therapy to her patients. Dr. Pensak serves on the Expert Review Board for Parents Magazine. She is also the author of the book Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the P...
Jul 23, 2024•57 min
Erin and Nykesha Geeter talk about anti-racism parenting and the intersection of anti-Black racism and sexism (aka “Black Feminism”). Nykesha Geeter, MSW MPsy PPSC (on TikTok / Instagram / Patreon as TheAntiRacismEducator). Nykesha has spent over 15 years servicing children and families in communities in Southern California both in education and social services agencies. In addition, she has earned certification in both parenting education and as a doula to further learn ways to provide extensiv...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Erin and Dr. Sam DuFlo talk all things pelvic floor! Dr. Sam DuFlo is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Indigo Physiotherapy - a pelvic physical therapy practice founded on the premise that the body deserves more and deserves better. Since opening in 2016 in a single rented room in Baltimore City, Indigo has grown to eight boutique locations and counting. Sam is also the author of Pelvic Prep School , a board member for &Mother and Caroline Center, the 2023 recipient of the APTA Mar...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Bryana and Erin talk about conscious parenting, parenting boys, and needing fathers to evolve along with their femal counterparts. Bryana makes a case for how conscious parenting can be a revolutionary act that has the potential to create a more inclusive and compassionate society. Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the owner of Conscious Mommy. She is endorsed as an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a Perinatal Mental Health Spec...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Nilam Pate l, is the author of Finding Her Being Her, A Journey of Poems where she invites readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery. She is also a pharmacist, mother, artist, and the COO of the Bloom Foundation . Nilam talks about finding her unique voice, grieving a pregnancy loss, and healing through writing. Learn more about Nilam: https://findingherbeingher.com/ Follow Nilam on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nilam.poetry Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.co...
Jun 18, 2024•49 min
Linda Fruits is the content creator behind the relatable motherhood account @fruitsofmotherhood . Her mission in life is to normalize the sweet, bitter and bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood, with a side of humor. Linda wrote, designed and illustrated a book called, The Mom Life. Linda and Erin talk about finding yourself in motherhood, coming out and living authentically. Learn more about Linda: https://fruitsofmotherhood.com/ Follow Linda on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fruitsofmotherhood Follow...
Jun 11, 2024•57 min
Candy Baracat-Donovan is one half of Like A Sister , founded alongside her real life sister, Tiffany Miller. They use their backgrounds - Certified Lactation Counselor (Candy), trained postpartum doula (Tiffany) and new parent educators (both of them) to support new and expecting families of all kinds and they learn how to make the right choices for their unique family. We believe everyone needs a "sister" by their side to offer evidence-based information, non-judgmental and inclusive support as...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture , and a newsletter about the myth of the ideal mother called In Pursuit of Clean Countertops . In this conversation, Sara and Erin discuss the impact and evolution of mom influencers, the performance of motherhood, and the pressure and scrutiny that women face in their roles as mothers. Mentioned in this episode: Cult of Perfect podcast with Virginia Sole-Smith : https://podcasts.apple.c...
May 21, 2024•53 min
Lisa Selin Davis , author and journalist. She has written two novels, BELLY and LOST STARS , and the nonfiction book TOMBOY: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dared to be Different . She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and many other publications. HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead is her latest book. Lisa Selin Davis delves into her book, 'A Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What To Do Instead', examining the modern concept of hous...
May 14, 2024•1 hr
Saumya Dave, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and mom to a toddler. She completed her psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she was a chief resident and currently teaches a Narrative Medicine course. In her private practice , she is especially passionate about working with women in areas such as self-care, motherhood, and burnout. Her third novel, THE GUILT PILL, will be released in early 2025 and explores motherhood, guilt, and ambition. In this conversation we discuss the impact...
May 07, 2024•59 min
Erin Harris is a virtual lactation educator, creator of Nursing Mamas, and a veteran nursing mom of 4 ½ years. She is also the host of the podcast, Weaning It: A Podcast for Toddler Nursing Moms . She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, and personal nursing experience to focus on the parent-toddler nursing relationship. Through online courses and consults she helps extended breastfeeding parents set breastfeeding boundaries and wean gently s...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own ho...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Tina Cartwright , founder of Rebranding Motherhood, spent over 16 years at Procter & Gamble, shaping the destiny of global consumer brands. From Pampers© to Olay©, her expertise fueled the growth and expansion of some of the world's most iconic brands. Now, as the founder of Rebranding Motherhood, Tina pours her passion into a purpose-driven brand that has swiftly grown into a global phenomenon, uniting mothers worldwide. Together, alongside her community of mothers, Tina is building a space...
Apr 09, 2024•58 min
Shannon Watts , is the founder of Moms Demand Action , the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence. She was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Prior to founding Moms Demand Action, Watts – a mother of five – was a communications executive at public relations firms and Fortune 100 companies. She is an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation’s leading organizations for recruitin...
Apr 02, 2024•54 min
