Modern Mom Probs

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.comSupport the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/@diaryofanhonestmomSupport the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real-life husband and wife therapist team, Erin and Dr. Stephen Mitchell of Couples Counseling For Parents, join the show to explore the often-sticky topic of the mental load of motherhood. They share how to tactfully bring it up to your partner and a role-play script you can use to start the conversation in your own home. Stephen provides his unique insight as a father and husband on sharing the load.If you ever wanted your partner to take ownership of some of the responsibilities without it turning into an argument, you need to listen to this episode.Links: https://createyourcouplestory.com/https://www.instagram.com/couples.counseling.for.parentsSupport the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara welcomes author and mental health advocate Alex Kornswiet to the show. In this very candid episode, Tara and Alex open up about their experiences with infertility, loss, and surrogacy. They share their circuitous and unexpected journeys to motherhood. During this poignant episode, they offer support and share insightful tips on overcoming.If you have ever suffered pregnancy loss or infertility, know you are not alone. Links:https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulsurprisehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LKQVXLB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_srMXFbKK63D5HSupport the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nutritionist, health coach, Certified Health Educator and one of Tara’s oldest friends, Katie Mulvaney joins the show to explore how self-love is tied into healthy eating and body-appreciation. Tara and Katie explore modern diet culture and how to dress for one’s body. Katie shares practices that moms realistically can do to increase their self-love and body positivity.If you have a body, you shouldn’t miss this episode!Links:https://www.instagram.com/healthy.moms_/https://katie-mulvaney.mykajabi.com/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where do people pleasers come from? Why do they do it? What’s their origin story?Therapist and founder of “Parenting with Perspectacles” Maggie Nick joins the show to explain how patterns of low self-worth show up as people pleasing, perfectionism, and controlling behaviors. She shares how parents need to put on their “Perspectacles” to catch themselves when they are accidentally and unintentionally falling into the way they were parented and making their children feel ashamed when they act out their stress or express their emotions. With the right “Perspectacles” on, parents can start meeting their children where they are developmentally and physiologically to make them feel seen and loved, no matter their behavior. Sometimes in order to parent our children, we need to reparent ourselves. If you’re a people pleaser or a recovering one, you need to listen to this conversation!Links:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithperspectacles/https://register.maggienick.com/goSupport the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not all marriages have fairy tale endings. What happens when it doesn’t work out? What happens then?Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author, certified divorce coach and host of the podcast, “Moms Moving On” stops by to explain what it means to “move on” from relationships in a healthy way and shares some practical ways moms can start fresh without having their past hold them back. In this lively conversation, Michelle outlines what effective co-parenting looks like and how to be your best self post-divorce.If you are considering a divorce, in the process or already divorced, this episode is for you. Links:https://momsmovingon.com/https://momsmovingon.com/podcasts/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer and Parent Educator Deborah Farmer Kris joins the show to share why and how to be an “emotion scientist” with our children. By getting curious about their emotions, parents can help reduce judgment surrounding certain behaviors, paving the way for a more understanding, respectful relationship.  Deborah shares her key tools (H.O.S.E. and “Yay, Oops, & Blah”) to tap into our children’s behavior, moods, and thoughts.This episode will have you grabbing a pen and paper to take notes! Links:https://www.parenthood365.com/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.