Modern Mom Probs – Details, episodes & analysis

For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara welcomes Michelle Valiukenas, a mother, advocate, and founder of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation. After the loss of her angel daughter, Colette, Michelle started the foundation, which provides financial aid, education, and advocacy to support families navigating high-risk pregnancies, NICU stays, and loss. Michelle's mission is to create a world where every choice, parent, and family is supported and empowered. In this raw conversation, Tara and Michelle explore topics like infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and the importance of community. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss, or knows someone who has.

Links:

www.colettelouise.com

Facebook: @colettetisdahl

Instagram: @colettelouisetisdahl

Twitter: @thetisdahl

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-colette-louise-tisdahl-foundation/

Raena Boston and Erin Erenberg, co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, dive deep into the pressing challenges faced by modern moms. From the lack of paid family medical leave and affordable childcare to the urgent need for improved maternal health support, they discuss the systemic issues hindering families across the nation.

In this thought-provoking conversation, they emphasize the importance of political engagement and voting as powerful tools for change. The Chamber of Mothers has launched the "Vote Like a Mother" campaign, aiming to educate and empower moms to vote for candidates who prioritize their needs and the well-being of future generations. Join us as we explore the critical steps necessary to build a better America for all.

Links:

https://chamberofmothers.com/vote-like-a-mother/

In this conversation amongst friends, author Gila Pfeffer discusses her new book Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences and the use of humor in dealing with heavy topics like loss and grief. Gila explains why she chose a comedy club as the venue for her book launch and how humor can provide relief from the heaviness of life. 

The conversation also touches on the importance of finding humor in parenting and the challenges of balancing writing with motherhood. Gila shares her experience of carving out time for writing and the impact it has on her relationship with her children. Gila also shares the hardest chapter to write, which was about her experience with cranial prosthesis (wearing a wig). Gila also talks about stepping up as the oldest member of her family after the loss of her parents and the impact it had on her and her siblings. She emphasizes the importance of early detection in breast cancer and shares her advocacy for breast health awareness, including her monthly “Feel it on the first” campaign.

Links:

https://www.gilapfeffer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gilapfeffer/

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. 

In this timely and important conversation, Jessica and Tara discuss the history of American motherhood and how it has evolved over time. Jessica explores the implications of social media in modern motherhood, and explains how anxiety, jealousy, shame and guilt are the four horsemen of the “Mompocalyse.” 

Jessica explains how we got to this moment, why the current state of expectations on mothers is unsustainable, and how we can make meaningful change.

If you ever felt like you were “screaming on the inside,” you need to listen to this episode.

Link:

http://jessicagrose.com/

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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, Melisa and Trish share their insights on how and when to talk to our daughters about puberty. They set the record straight on some of the biggest misconceptions and myths about females hitting puberty and what happens at a first GYN appointment. 

Whether it be developing breasts, dealing with new odors, or acne on the skin, Melisa and Trish share how to approach these common topics in a way that helps your child without embarrassment (for them or for you). They even share their most recommended bra shopping tips (something many women don’t know until they’re adults). In this conversation, Melisa and Trish explore how parents can respect their daughter's needs for privacy while also monitoring their development.

If you ever thought  “I wish someone would have explained this to me when I was young,” take a listen to this episode.  It will leave you feeling empowered with the right things to say during an awkward conversation.

If you want to have the answers to your daughter’s questions, check out Girlology.com and use discount code MOMPROBS to receive 20% off your annual subscription.

Link:

https://girlology.com/

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This week on Modern Mom Probs, two of the funniest, straight-shooting women on social media join the show. Cailtin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting and host of the Big Time Adulting podcast and Nicki Marie, creator of TikTok’s Nicki Unplugged bring their honest, no nonsense (ok, maybe a little nonsense) approach to modern motherhood and the social media pressures we face. In this lively conversation, they get honest by calling BS on the whole thing. 

If you follow them on social media, you’re going to love the big New England Mom Energy Caitlin and Nicki bring to this episode!

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/bigtimeadulting/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-time-adulting-podcast/id1593880783

https://www.tiktok.com/@nickiunplugged

https://www.instagram.com/nickimarieinc/

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This week on Modern Mom Probs, product designer, mother of 5 and CEO of Slate, Brynn Snyder joins the show to explore the age-old question “Can we have it all?” She shares her insights on what it means to “have it all,” what that looks like for her, and why community is so important.  

Time-crunched Brynn also shares some creative time management tips, which will leave you wanting to grab a pen and paper.

If you’ve ever pondered whether you can have it all, you should listen to this episode. 

Links:

www.slateflosser.com

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This episode was originally recorded live on Fireside. 

One of Tara’s oldest friends from kindergarten, Katie Mulvaney of Healthy Moms joins to chat about making mom friends. Why does it sometimes feel so hard? Should you force a friendship because your children are friends? What should you look for in a good mom friend? Can technology help?

Motherhood wasn’t meant to be experienced alone. Listen to this episode and find your people. 

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/healthy.moms_/

https://katie-mulvaney.mykajabi.com/

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Diary of an Honest Mom’s Libby Ward returns to the show to talk about mom rage. What is it? What can we do about it? Why does it seem to be an issue that so few moms are talking about? 

Libby shares her tips on how she brings herself down from a “10” when she’s reached her limit. 

If you’ve ever rage cleaned your kitchen, or even know what rage cleaning is, you need to listen to this episode!

Links:

https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/

https://www.instagram.com/diaryofanhonestmom/

https://www.tiktok.com/@diaryofanhonestmom

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Designer, style expert, mother, and founder of the do-it-yourself lifestyle brand P.S.- I Made This, Erica Domesek joins the show to discuss how to step away from screens and get creative with our children. In this lively conversation, Erica shares how getting crafty with our family can grow smarter and happier kids. She walks Tara through her favorite projects in her new book P.S.- We Made This: Super Fun Crafts that Grow Smarter and Happier Kids and explains how it’s a “no glitter zone.”

If you’re a parent who wants to creatively connect with your children in a way that won’t break the bank, you need to listen to this episode!

http://psimadethis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/PSiMadeThis/

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