Mom Curious – Details, episodes & analysis

This season reminded me why I started this show in the first place: no one has motherhood or womanhood figured out. We’re all learning from one another in real time. And we learned from some of the greatest in the game! If you’ve just discovered Mom Curious, fear not - this isn’t goodbye. Our library is full of hundreds of conversations about motherhood, identity, ambition, creativity, grief, reinvention, relationships, and more. Find an episode that speaks to where you are right now. So What’s Next? While the podcast takes a brief pause between seasons, I’d love to invite you into my next creative chapter: Klezmerette. Klezmerette is a Yiddish music album produced by Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter  Joanie Leeds and is accompanied by a short documentary film directed by BriGuel and produced by Hoff Studios. You can also follow along on Instagram @daniellarabbani. Thank you for being part of this community. See you soon for Season 7! Love, Daniella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can one mother build with $250, relentless optimism, and a refusal to take no for an answer? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with media entrepreneur Victoria Schneps, founder of Schneps Media, the company behind publications including New York Family, amNY Metro, Dan’s Papers, and more than 100 media outlets serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Palm Beach County. Victoria shares the remarkable journey from launching The Queens Courier out of her Bayside living room to building one of the largest local media companies in the country. But at the heart of her story is her daughter Lara, who was brain damaged at birth and became a named plaintiff in the historic Willowbrook consent decree. Victoria’s fight for Lara forever changed her understanding of advocacy, purpose, and the power of the press. Listen now on all streaming platforms. GUEST BIO Victoria Schneps (@vickischneps) is the founder, president, and co-publisher of Schneps Media, one of the leading local media companies serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Palm Beach County. What began in 1985 as a single newspaper, The Queens Courier, launched from her living room with a $250 investment, has grown into a network of more than 100 newspapers, magazines, websites, podcasts, events, and digital media platforms. Inspired by her advocacy on behalf of her daughter Lara, Victoria pursued her dream of entering the news business and built a company dedicated to informing communities and amplifying local voices. Today, she is widely recognized as one of New York’s most influential media leaders and entrepreneurs. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on SoWell's GLP-1 Support System: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. What shifts when you’re on the edge of becoming a mother again? Lindsey Simcik (@lindseysimcik) is the co-host of the Almost 30 podcast and co-author of the book Almost 30. Through her work, she has built a global community focused on personal growth, spirituality, and navigating life transitions with intention. As she prepares to become a mother of two, Lindsey brings a thoughtful and evolving perspective to conversations about identity, balance, and modern motherhood. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Book your Recording at Hoff Studios $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30 More Info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram! Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen up people, Danella's guest Ali Cobrin is comin in hot in this episode! The soon to be mamabear let's us in on all the unexpected truths of pregnancy (read: gas!) and so much more. This episode is for anyone feeling alone on their pregancy journey, curious about what that might be like and/ or the nostalgic mom remembering her first time. This week Daniella talks with friend and actress Ali Corbin, who is currently pregnant with her first child (1:00). Daniella and Ali talk about the difficulties surrounding family planning as working actresses and how to be present at work and in the home (12:20). While discussing Ali’s third trimester, the ladies get real about the symptoms mothers feel during the first trimester of pregnancies, and Daniella talks about her experience preparing for labor (21:30). Daniella talks about joining “crunchy/granola” mom communities when she was pregnant, and the shame some moms feel about medical intervention. The ladies then stress the importance of nurturing mothers during postpartum and making active decisions to be present during the first stages of motherhood (42:05). Ali Cobrin, born and raised in Chicago, spent her teens and 20s actressing in Hollywood. You may have seen her in American Reunion, Neighbors and/or many other movies you can find on Showtime, Amazon, Netflix, Lifetime & Hallmark. We are eagerly awaiting the premier of her newest television series The Baxter’s (MGM/Amazon). She currently lives with her Husband, Zak Resnick, in Harlem and is preparing for her upcoming role: Mom! Follow her on IG @ali_cobrin to follow along her journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renae is best known to comedy fans as Captain Evil or comedian Steve Trevino's wife, podcast, and production partner. Oh, and mother of two! She is the DIY Queen who shares her smooth purchases and fun projects all while producing comedy specials and touring the country with her sweet little family. This is all public knowledge, but you might not know that Renae is also Daniella's college roommate. In this episode, get to know Renae and how she and her husband Steve made their own way through Hollywood and beyond. This week Daniella talks with her long-time friend and college roommate Renae Treviño. Renae discusses her career path, going from an aspiring actress to working alongside her comedian husband as his producer and director (09:15). Daniella asks Renae about how Renae and her husband balance being husband and wife and business partners in the world of comedy (15:22). Renae discusses her and her family’s commitment to presenting an authentic representation of themselves through their work and on her social media (20:05). Through breaking down how Renae manages to be a mother with a busy schedule, the ladies discuss the importance of delegating and creating intimate relationships with all the people who help them raise their children and achieve their career goals (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Daniella and Kiva as they connect on parenting both as mothers who have mothers and as women who support families to create more peace in their homes. Kiva Schuler is the Founder and CEO of the Jai Institute for Parenting, an organization that has trained over 1000 parenting coaches globally. She is also the author of the ground-breaking book The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution: Changing the World by Changing How We Parent which turns traditional parenting “techniques” on their heads with a parent-centric approach instead of behavior modification. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘The Honest Mom’ Libby is the mom friend that everyone needs in their lives. She is the ‘tell it like it is’ friend who you can always count on to say the things everyone else is thinking in a way that makes you feel seen and understood but also encouraged. Through her candor and humor, she connects with her communities on social media and validates all the rollercoaster of emotions and struggles moms face every day. Encouraging moms to put themselves first, to lower their perfectionist standards and to rely on those around them to be supported are some of her main messages as a mom who influences others. It’s Libby’s hope that by talking about hard things moms can feel less shame, more connectedness, and a whole lot of “I guess I am not alone after-all” moments. Today Daniella speaks with Libby Ward about her videos on social media that aim to change the narrative surrounding motherhood. They have an honest conversation about frustrating aspects of motherhood that mothers are hesitant to say out loud (8:05). They also discuss the importance of self-regulation as a mother; how it can only strengthen your relationship with children (8:05). Libby shares the story of her childhood, and how it affirms her belief that parenting should prioritize providing constant love and support. They address why as mothers, it is important to recognize that they deserve wellness, growth, and compassion (51:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Karen Cinnamon has been dubbed the “Oprah of Jewish Joy” and the Queen of Jewish Positivity. As the founder of Your Jewish Life – the premier podcast, Instagram account and weekly newsletter for Jewish millennials, Karen reaches, and positively impacts, over 4 million users every week. She is the founder of Smashing Life, the fastest-growing community for Jewish women in the world, and Smashing The Glass the world’s biggest Jewish wedding platform, and is the author of the Jewish Joy Journal – the best-selling gratitude journal and goal planner for Jewish women." Today Daniella speaks with Karen Cinnamon about her late Mom and the impact that Israel has on her life after her passing (3:50). They dive into her upbringing, feeling like you don’t belong and the reasons why as an adult she started her own Jewish communities (9:15). They’ll also discuss what it's like to be a woman in a patriarchal religion (14:20) and how Karen’s Mom instilled so much positivity that Karen wants to continue her legacy (18:36). They’ll then cover mothering after losing your mother (24:32) and living life without the negativity and hatefulness of the world affecting you (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Daniella speaks on reparenting yourself! Daniella dives into what reparenting is (:45). Daniella will share a personal example of reparenting as an adult (2:16). Lastly, Daniella shares her hope for what listeners take from this episode (10:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator with over 20 years of public speaking experience, Lauren makes comprehensive sexuality education fun and accessible. Having studied the lasting effects of trauma, childbirth, parenthood, culture, and spirituality on human sexuality, Lauren works to restore pleasurable and consensual approaches to sex and relationships. To learn more about her work visit: www.sexedforyou.com or follow her on instagram @sex_ed_for_you Today, Daniella talks with Lauren Elise Rogers! Lauren will dive into her story and lived experience (6:00). She shares going from purity culture to being a sex educator, loud and proud (15:57). Lauren speaks on bringing consent into our daily life (25:20), and relational healing with her new husband (38:20). She goes into trial and tribulation online and being a sexual educator (41:49). Lastly, Lauren shares what her favorite resources are (49:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices