Mom Curious

MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week's Guest: Loryn Brantz is an author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of two best-selling board book series, Feminist Baby and It Had To Be You (Love Poems Your Baby Can See), and is also a two-time Emmy Award winner for her work on Sesame Street. She is currently a consulting creative director for the beloved children's education program, Ms. Rachel. Her debut poetry collection, Poems of Parenting, will be available Spring, 2025. PRE-ORDER her newest book Poems of Parenting here! Follow Loryn @lorynbrantz on Instagram And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week's Guest: Jill Kargman is a writer and actress born and raised in New York City. After graduating Yale in three years, she worked in magazines, with articles published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Town & Country, ELLE, DAZED, Condé Nast Traveller, andInterview, and others. She went on to become a New York Timesbestselling author of twelve books including Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut, The Right Address, Sprinkle Glitter On My Grave, and Momzillas, which was the basis of her scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, currently streaming on Peacock. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and as a contributor to the Drew Barrymore Show and the Today Show. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and three kids, and her new film INFLUENCED will be out in late 2025. Follow Jill @jillkargman on Instagram. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ As discussed on the pod, a great way to make a difference is to donate to The Red Tent Fund: The Red Tent Fund stands firm in its commitment to provide a safe, stigma-free space for anyone seeking abortion support. Guided by Jewish values and teachings that affirm the right to abortion, we provide affordable access to healthcare, even as barriers are raised throughout the United States. Visit https://www.theredtentfund.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mom Curious Podcast is a weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week's Guest: Kim Strother is a Holistic Health & Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience as a certified personal trainer, holistic health coach, and yoga instructor. Recognized as one of the country's top celebrity trainers, Kim is celebrated for her online workouts, her nutrition course, The Paleo Path, and her exclusive In-Home Retreat experience for the busy professional. She's also a featured instructor on the Melissa Wood Health app and has traveled around the world to lead classes for Alma Festival, Barry's Bootcamp, Yoga Glo, Bandier, and Summit Series. With a focus on bio-individuality, Kim blends fitness, functional nutrition, and mindfulness to create personalized wellness programs. Her commitment to holistic health grew after her 2013 Lyme disease diagnosis, inspiring her passion for integrative healing. A former Ford Model, Kim has graced the covers of Runner's World and appeared in campaigns for Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. She holds certifications from NASM, Yoga Alliance, and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, empowering her clients to achieve lasting, balanced health. Follow Kim @kimstrother on Instagram and at kimstrother.com. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the conversation @momcurious and @daniellarabbani on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week's Guest: Sarrah believes in “joy mining,” AKA “choosing the joy” in the journey. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she maintained her vision of becoming a mom and in December 2023, welcomed her first child via surrogacy. Now four years in remission, the former broadway showgirl created “A Chance For Life,” a nonprofit that helps women have babies after breast cancer. “Never stop believing that you will make it through this storm,” she says. “There is a beautiful life waiting for you on the other side.” Follow Sarrah on Instagram @sarrahstrimelbentley.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week's Guest: Alexandra Sall is the Founder and Creative Director at ALSALL Studio, a New York based branding, social media and web design studio passionate about helping female entrepreneurs in the lifestyle, health and wellness space. She lives in Manhattan with her bubbly one year old daughter Olivia and equally charismatic husband Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News. Alex is passionate about women's health, cooking, travel and sharing life hacks, which she shares extensively on her instagram @alsall. CHECK OUT ALEX'S LIST OF TOPICS FROM THE PODCAST HERE. CHECK OUT ALEX'S FERTILITY & PREGNANCY RESOURCES PAGE HERE.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week's Guest: Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate - an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals. Hitha is the author of We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris and How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip (Clarkson Potter). She lives in NYC with her husband and two sons. Follow Hitha on Instagram @hithapalepu and on Substack https://hitha.substack.com/.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  This Week's Guest: OULA HEALTH - At Oula, we pride ourselves on delivering better maternity care, before, during, and after pregnancy. Midwife or OBGYN?
Medicated or au naturale?
It shouldn't have to be one or the other. So we've redesigned an experience that doesn't have a “right way.” We listen, respect your preferences, and make decisions with you, not for you. Our team of trusted midwives, OBGYNs and dedicated care navigators ensure you get the type of care you need in the moments that matter most. LEARN MORE HERE. And follow along @oulahealth on Instagram. Our Host: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more.   Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  This Week's Guest: Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha's work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, ""THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever,"" will be published by Putnam in January 2025. Buy your copy of The Power Pause HERE. Our Host: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, CBS' God Friended Me, FX's The Americans, Fox's Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more.   Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartfelt episode of the Mom Curious podcast, host Daniella Rabbani speaks with Vikki Cohen, the mother of Nimrod Cohen, who was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7, 2023. Vikki shares her emotional journey of missing her son, the impact of his kidnapping on her family, and the ongoing fight for his return. The conversation delves into the context of military service in Israel, the day of the kidnapping, and the community's support for hostage families. Vikki emphasizes the need for peace and a resolution to the conflict, urging listeners to advocate for a deal to bring the hostages home. Throughout the episode, Vikki's unwavering hope and determination shine through, as she expresses her love for her son and the collective responsibility to bring him back. Takeaways: - Vikki Cohen expresses that she is not brave, just a mother missing her son. - The emotional toll of missing a child for over a year is profound. - Nimrod is described as a quiet, sensitive, and caring individual. - The kidnapping occurred while Nimrod was serving as a soldier. - Vikki emphasizes the importance of community support in their fight for Nimrod's return. - The need for a ceasefire and a deal to bring hostages home is critical. - Vikki shares the traumatic experience of seeing her son being taken in a video. - Life has changed drastically for Vikki and her family since the kidnapping. - The importance of hope and faith in the face of adversity is highlighted. - Vikki calls for peace and resolution to the ongoing conflict. Please take a listen, share and amplify this mother's-plea @bring.nimrod.home on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and stand up comic, Ashley Austin Morris can be seen as Roxanne Hurts on Fleishman Is In Trouble, Nicole in Inventing Anna, and can be seen nightly performing stand up comedy all over the city. Her stand up album was number 1 on iTunes and can be streamed anywhere one hears music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bianca Jade is a leading beauty, fitness and integrative lifestyle influencer, TV Host and wellness personality. She's known for her personal blog Mizzfit.com, where wellness meets style. As a Latin-American entrepreneur and TV/internet personality, Bianca shares her life experiences navigating the health & wellness world with audiences across the nation and amongst her half a million follows on social media. Bianca has appeared on outlets such as Today Show, CBS Morning News, Dr. Oz, Banfield, and regional affiliates across the country. Bianca is also a beauty expert and educator, and lifestyle guest host on HSN. She also travels the world featuring wellness destinations for healthy travelers. In 2018, Bianca had the foresight to do an egg retrieval and shared her experience online. “My Egg Freezing Story” quickly went viral on Youtube, inspiring fertility awareness online and in the media. At 45, Bianca officially started her IVF journey and uses her social platforms to advocate for fertility education, wellness and community. Her latest exciting venture with Wellness Marketing provides women with fertility retreat experience including resources, information, and coaching needed to navigate their own journey and treatment with confidence. Bianca Jade is also a Jewish activist and is a member of Tel Aviv Institute and the USA chair for Impact Israel to uplift at-risk youth trying to rebuild their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zibby Owens — like Pippa Jones — wears a lot of hats. She is the award-winning podcast host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books; founder and CEO of Zibby Media, which includes the publishing house Zibby Books, a book club, retreats, classes, and events; and is the proud owner of Zibby's Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Santa Monica. Her previous books include Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, children's book Princess Charming, and two anthologies that she edited. A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, Katie Couric Media, and other outlets, she is – most of all! – the mother of four fabulous kids ages 9 to 16 — and wife to Kyle Owens, founder of Morning Moon Productions. Follow her on Instagram and Substack where she tells it like it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Cohn is best known for her role voicing ‘Pharah' in Overwatch. She's also the voice of 'Lord Zash' in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and of Zuko and Azula's mother ‘Ursa' in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She can currently be seen playing lawyer 'Cheryl Levine' in HULU's limited series Welcome to Chippendales. Jen is also known for livestreams on TikTok, Twitch and YouTube at @heyitsjencohn - where she does Style streams, Studio visits, and Ask Bird Mom, a series of Real Talk Advice Streams for gamers. She's also a member of Rustic Mascara, a virtual theater company bringing live Shakespearean performances into video games. Their project GRAND THEFT HAMLET won the Innovation Award at London's Stage Awards in 2023, and just won best Feature Documentary at SXSW 2024. She lives with her husband and son in New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella sits down with prolific and beloved Ukranian actress and host, Sia Rovinska. Sia, a mother of 3, tells her story of finding refuge in New York when war broke out in her beloved country. Sia Rovinska is a distinguished Ukrainian actress, television host, and social activist known for her versatility and commitment to her craft. Born and raised in Kyiv, she developed a passion for the performing arts early in life, leading her to pursue a formal education in acting. She graduated from the Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema, and Television named after I. K. Karpenko-Karyi, where she honed her skills under the guidance of some of the most respected figures in Ukrainian theater. *As always, let's continue the conversation on Instagram @momcurious and @daniellarabbani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren is a podcaster, retreat planner, and content creator in the motherhood sphere with a focus on making funny parody videos, parenting across multiple ages, and astrology. She and her Grammy award winning husband became parents of three with the birth of their unexpected Covid twins in 2020 who joined their now 14 year-old big brother. With an audience of over 700K+ across social media platforms- Lauren's goal is to inspire through humor and authenticity and believes that one of the most powerful tools to support mothers is normalizing realistic portrayals of motherhood in an effort to dismantle the shame, guilt and unattainable idea of perfection that society enforces on mothers postpartum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley is a personal finance expert, CFP®, speaker, and the author of Financial Adulting and The 30-Day Money Cleanse. She founded The Fiscal Femme, a feminist money platform and has helped thousands of people feel financially confident, achieve major financial goals, and destress their relationships with money. She has appeared on or been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, the TODAY Show, CNBC, Forbes, NBC, Glamour and the The New York Times. Ashley has worked in the financial services industry for over fifteen years: first as an investment banker, then in corporate finance, and most recently running The Fiscal Femme. She graduated with a bachelor's in finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Money Club Books: - The 30-Day Money Cleanse - Financial Adulting Quiz: Which budgeting app is right for you? Are your credit card points worth it? (as part of the FInancial Adulting Toolkit - in the "ALL ABOUT DEBT" section) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beryl Solomon Jackowitz is a cannabis lifestyle expert, advocate and spokesperson. She is founder and CEO of Poplar, Your Modern Drug Store; a one-stop shop for curated and elevated cannabis products and experiences. Beryl is your best friend (with weed) on a mission to make cannabis as socially acceptable as botox and chardonnay through education, conversation and new experiences. As a double Ivy League educated canna-mom, practicing Jew, adjunct professor and volunteer, with a background in fashion/beauty retail and brand strategy, Beryl is a knowledgeable cannabis resource and educator for the hospitality industry, consumers, media, and students alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim is an award-winning creative Executive Producer in TV and video, a digital marketing strategist, social media and video expert, an on-camera media coach with a proven track record and 500 million video views. She blends 15 years of journalism with content marketing at top-tier outlets including Us Weekly, where she launched and ran their video unit, Netflix, PopSugar, PEOPLE Magazine, and Fox News. She's worked with brands such as Bloomingdale's, Olay, Walgreens, Kia, Owl's Brew and It Gets Better, where her award-winning partnership has earned 6 awards and her has been incorporated into educational content within the Los Angeles school district. She has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider and is a frequent speaker - most recently at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, PodFest Expo, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Convention and The Women's Real Estate Investment Summit. Kim is Founder & Principal at Henry Street Media which helps companies, individuals and publishers of all sizes expand their brand and maximize revenue through unforgettable content and communications. At the peak of her corporate media career, when Kim found herself scrolling on her iPhone working during childbirth, she realized she needed to redefine success–and launched her own business focusing on helping businesses grow through video and podcasts. She also launched The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg, a Top 1% Podcast. In this episode, Kim let's us in on her journey and her best tips for busy moms who want more. Check her out at kimrittberg.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I (Daniella) wish I knew about Vered when my babies were still babies! That's why she's here today: Vered Benhorin is a music therapist, psychotherapist, and founder of Baby in Tune whose classes are beloved by New York parents. She teaches parents how to strengthen their attachment with their baby through mindfulness, play and music. Her award winning music can be found on Spotify at Vered, and her forthcoming book will be published in early 2025. Follow @babyintune on Instagram. And as always, please rate, review and share this episode with someone who can benefit from Vered wisdom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is a place to widen empathy for all walks of motherhood life. And this week, Daniella, along with fellow Jewish mama Liz Rose, opens up about it being "hard to be a Jewish mom right now". Come be a fly on the wall of a late night conversation between two tired mothers. Liz Rose is an active member of the Jewish Community in Atlanta and beyond. She is known as @JewishlyLiz on Instagram where she shares her life as a Jew, and speaks out against Jew hatred. In 2022 she was awarded the Young Leadership award by The Atlanta Jewish Federation. She has also served as board members for Hillels of Georgia and Jewish Women's Connection of Atlanta. These days community care is more important than ever so if you're in the New York area, we hope you'll join Daniella at this event by Robyn Youklis: https://daniellarabbani.krtra.com/t/0ZpHxjsUlCoQ Use code HOTMAMAPIF for 50% off Join Robyn Youkilis for the Mother's Day celebration of your literal dreams on Sunday, May 19th from 3PM - 8PM in Brooklyn, NYC! Think real space and time for you and your needs. We'll spend time meditating (promise not the everyday kind), journaling, relaxing, laughing our faces off, eating the most gorgeous farm to table food, and even sipping a glass of wine or mocktail, or two, and so much more! This is the ultimate Mother's Day gift, and YOU ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT MAMA!  If you've ever called your girlfriend while hiding in the bathroom in the throws of yet another very failed attempt at a "let's make it all about mom!" Mother's Day, then this special event is for you. If you're tired of the same cute but not quite it brunch with your darling kiddos, then this special event is for you.If you've been wanting to get something exciting on the calendar that you're counting the minutes until you can be there, then this special event is for you. If you've secretly (or not so secretly) wished you could spend your Mother's Day WITHOUT the people that made you a mother (it's okay, I see you!), then this event is for you! (And with the date, you get to have BOTH, we love that for us!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome into a tender conversation with Neeti Nerula who's emerged as a leading voice in the Yoga world. We talk about the push pull of diving into our life's passion while wanting to really invest in parenting as well. Neeti opens up about what brought her to her Yoga and the healing affects her practice has had on her life. We talk in depth about the loss of Neeti's father as a child and her brother in her twenties. If you are looking for the light in the dark, you've clicked the right episode. Neeti Narula is a yoga and meditation teacher and to mother of two delicious humans in NYC. She is a creator at Melissa Wood Health, contributor to Yoga Journal, and yoga advisor to THE WELL. Neeti believes that the way you move and breathe on your mat shapes the way you move and breathe in your life. Workout with Neeti on MelissaWoodHealth.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features world famous visual artist Zoë Buckman (b. 1985 Hackney, East London): a multi-disciplinary artist working in sculpture, installation, and photography, exploring themes of Feminism, mortality, and equality. We talk about her origins and the line she tows between soft and hard both as an artist and advocate. Zoë is an intersectional feminist and we talk about what that means as a Jewish woman in 2024. More about Zoë: Notable solo shows have included BLOODWORK at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery London, Nomi at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London, No Bleach Thick Enough, at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London, Heavy Rag at Fort Gansevoort Gallery New York, Let Her Rave at Gavlak Gallery Los Angeles, Imprison Her Soft Hand at Project for Empty Space, Newark; Every Curve at PAPILLION ART, Los Angeles; and Present Life at Garis & Hahn Gallery, New York. Group shows include those at SF Moma, The Broad Museum, The Museum of Art & Design, NYC, The Parish Art Museum, The Baltimore Museum of Art, MOCA Virginia, The Camden Arts Centre, London, The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Children's Museum of the Arts, The Shirley Fitterman Center NY, MASSIMODECARLO Gallery Hong Kong, Mother Gallery, Beacon NY, Paul Kasmin Gallery NY, Goodman Gallery South Africa, Jack Shainman Gallery NY, Monique Meloche Chicago, NYU Florence Italy, Grunwald Art Gallery, Indiana University, and the Democratic National Convention, Philadelphia, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta, GA and The National Museum of African-American History & Culture, Washington, DC Buckman studied at the International Center of Photography (ICP), was awarded an Art Matters Grant in 2017, The Art Change Maker Award 2019 at The New Jersey Visual Arts Center, and The Art and Social Impact Award 2020 at Baxter St NYC, and completed a residency at Mana Contemporary in 2017. Public works include MENDED: a Times Square Midnight Momenta, a mural, We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident, in collaboration with Natalie Frank at the Ford Foundation Gallery of New York & Live Arts in NYC, and various billboard projects with For Freedoms. In February 2018 Buckman unveiled her first Public Sculpture presented by Art Production Fund on Sunset Blv, Los Angeles, a large scale outdoor version of her neon sculpture Champ, which has been up for several years. Buckman's work is included in the permanent collections of The National Portrait Gallery, London, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, The Baltimore Museum of Art, The Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, The Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, The Chrysler Museum Virginia, and The Studio Museum in Harlem. More @zoebuckman on Instagram and at ZoeBuckman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella here, solo. I've always said that there are many ways to mom. And one of those ways, for me, has been to mother my pup. He died in my arms at the age of 12 and I wanted to let you know. Not just about his death but his life. And the impact he's made on mine. Not only that but I thought it would be appropriate given the premise of the show to celebrating the very real mothering experience of a dog mom. Enjoy. Just you and me, friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Jewish people making up .2% of the world population and Jewish Israelis making up .1%, it's likely you haven't met an Israeli Jew. We here at Mom Curious believe that hate grows in the dark so we'd love to take the opportunity, during this global rise in antisemitism, to shed light on one of our favorite Jewish Israeli moms, Dikla Goren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's back! And this time with a book and a baby! Join Daniella as she catches up with her college buddy Alexandra Roxo. Alexandra's sophomore book, Dare to Feel, was just published by Sounds True and is out now! We unpack Alexandra's healing journey and beg the question: so, like, does it work? Spoiler alert… yeaaaa. And Daniella can tell you that honestly because she's watched the ebbs and the flows for the past 20 years. Here's some background on Alexandra: With a career traversing genres, but with a through line of exploration of the female body and the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, Alexandra has been making art, writing, and sharing her heart publicly for nearly two decades about modern spirituality, the feminine faces of the divine, embodiment as healing and practice, and the path of the expression of the soul through art and writing as liberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Daniella is interviewed by one of our favorite guests from Season One of the Mom Curious Podcast, Ariel Stein. The two talk in detail about their experiences as Jewish mothers post October 7, 2023 which was when Hamas infiltrated Israel slaughtering the peace loving Kibbutz communities of the south, raping and torturing civilians and taking over 200 men, women, children and the elderly from the homes and into captive where 136 still remain today. We thought it was important to get current and get honest about how it's been as a diaspora Jew.  Some topics we cover is: Daniella's family history, White-passing Jews, What is Zionism, Being pro-peace and more. A note that Daniella offers Standing Together as a grassroots organization to follow but after some further investigation has found them to be more divisive than unifying. The other organizations including The Tel Aviv Institute founded by Hen Mazzig and The Parents Circle remain impeccable resources. Daniella has an episode on The Parents Circle on The Mom Curious Podcast.  Daniella also reveals that the show will publish once every two weeks for the foreseeable future so as to maintain a healthy work-life balance.  About Ariel: Named one of the New York Jewish Week's 36 Under 36 Jewish change makers (https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/ariel-scheer-stein-33-sharing-jewish-mothering-inspiration/) in 2021 and one of Tel Aviv Institute's Jewish 100 in 2023, Ariel Stein is the founder of Jewish Family Magic (https://www.jewishfamilymagic.com/), an online platform designed to make Jewish living fun and accessible for the whole family. She is also the content creator behind the Jewish motherhood blog ArielLoves.com (http://arielloves.com/). Ariel's work has been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, Parents Magazine and The Times of Israel. As a digital content creator, Ariel has worked with many brands to showcase modern Jewish life including HGTV, Michaels Stores, The Children's Place, Dyson and West Elm.  Ariel developed her passion for Jewish education through over 15 years of experience teaching in the day school classroom, informal education on college campuses, Jewish camping and staffing youth programs. Ariel earned her BA in Judaic Studies and Organizational Psychology from the George Washington University and earned her MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Ariel lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. Keep up with Ariel on Instagram  @Ariel.Loves (https://www.instagram.com/ariel.loves/) and @JewishFamilyMagic (https://www.instagram.com/jewishfamilymagic/). Thank you so much for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regena Thomashauer (a.k.a. “Mama Gena”) is a teacher and best-selling author, mother and media personality, and founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts, which began in her living room in 1998 and has since grown into a global movement. She believes that women are the greatest untapped natural resource on the planet, and that as people of all genders reclaim the magnificence of the feminine, the patriarchy will fall, liberating us all. Thomashauer's approach stems from decades of research in the social, cultural, and economic history of women. Her distinctive style — at once irreverent, unwavering, affirming, and swear-y — has engaged thousands from all over the world. In addition to leading the School of Womanly Arts, Thomashauer has authored four popular books, including her newest New York Times Bestseller, Pussy: A Reclamation, and has been featured widely as a leading expert in modern feminism. She lives and works in New York City. Website: www.mamagenas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In addition to being in the world's first director of vibe, Melissa founded IFP Communications in 2015. A true life style agency, IFP are rainmakers and work alongside emerging and established brands to make them household names. She's the mom to Sidney aka This Vibe Baby and lives in dumbo Brooklyn with her partner Robert and their dog Cybile the rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GRAMMY Winning, NYC based singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds is a National Touring recording artist, early childhood educator and activist. For her original children's music, she has won a GRAMMY, 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, International Songwriting Competition, several Gold Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold Awards, Family Choice Awards and is a John Lennon Songwriting Award Finalist. Joanie has played at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center & Lincoln Center, Wolftrap, Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Billboard and The Washington Post. Joanie's 9th children's album, All the Ladies is a female empowerment folk collection and earned a GRAMMY Award in 2021 for Best Children's Album. Her recently released children's album titled "FREADOM," is a vibrant celebration of diverse literature and the freedom to read starring the multi-talented "Book Band" (Regina Carter, Divinity Roxx, SaulPaul, Oran Etkin and Cheryl B. Engelhardt.) Each song is inspired by a different children's picture book that has been removed from the shelves of libraries and schools in over 30 states nationwide. Find more at www.joanieleeds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aishat Badmus is a Bristish Nigerian who moved to America in 2018 to be with her husband. Aishat has a full time career as a Certified Orthoptist but she found her passion in highlighting the beautiful and challenging moments in motherhood after her two daughters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aishat felt felt the need to start sharing her experiences in the hopes of connecting with other mothers and building a community, a safe space for mothers without judgement. As a result, she started writing a blog and creating content to share with mothers around the world through her brand The Good Mutha. Aishat hopes to continue building The Good Mutha to a point that it is able to give women and mothers real help and support through the challenging journeys they may go through. Having daughters of her own is a big inspiration in helping women find their power in a world telling them they should have none. By sharing her experiences, Aishat hopes to create something she struggled to find after having her own children - solidarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sari is a registered dietitian and founder of Fun with Food where she helps parents build a toolkit to raise confident, competent eaters. She studied theater in undergrad and worked in theater and then a brief stint in PR before finding a home in nutrition and dietetics. She holds a Master's Degree in nutrition science from NYU. She's also a native New Yorker and certified city kid who is raising two certified city kids with her husband (and their dog Raisin) in NYC. In today's episode of Mom Curious, we are joined by Sari Imberman, a dietitian and founder of “Fun with Food” where she helps parents build a toolkit to raise confident, competent eaters. This episode starts with an interesting conversation around their personal stories with their children's eating habits. They talk about exposing children to trying new things and why it is important (17:00). Daniella and Sari also bring up the struggles of parenting and reaching out for help (26:25). Sari shares with us how she got into her work and what it means to her (32:33) as well as how it has influenced her so far in her ten year long career (41:52). We hope you enjoyed this episode. See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeanelle is a transformational leader on a mission to empower women and parents in the workplace. As the General Manager of Bugaboo, Jeanelle leads a fully remote team across the US and Canada —80% women and 60% mothers, and was a nominee in Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work in America 2023. Before joining Bugaboo, Jeanelle had a decade-long career in leadership roles at Nike, first in the Netherlands and then in New York City. At Nike, she launched new product categories celebrating sports across all body types, including Nike's first dance and yoga line for plus-size and pregnant women. She resides with her husband and two young children. In today's episode of Mom Curious, we are joined by Jeanelle Teves, a transformational leader on a mission to empower women and parents in the workplace. We start the episode talking with Jeanelle about stay at home parents and their responsibilities, (4:00) and she shares with us her appreciation for her support network. (9:37) Jeanelle also shares with us her daily routine as a working mom in corporate (20:20) and her big ambitions (27:37). Our guest opens up about her parents and how much they have influenced and supported her. (39:32) To end today's episode, Jeanelle shares advice to fellow working mothers. We hope you enjoy it! See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Glazer is a Jewish, lesbian comedian, actor, and writer who used to be a tenured law professor, a job she was very funny at. Liz is a recent first place winner of the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition, and has opened and opens for Myq Kaplan and Maria Bamford. Her recent debut album A VERY PARTICULAR EXPERIENCE — recorded at two sold out headlining shows at New York Comedy Festival — debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts where it stayed for 6 days, and was featured in the New York Times. Liz has also been profiled for her comedy by the Wall Street Journal, a premier publication for comedy. As an actor Liz has appeared on NBC's The Blacklist, ABC's For Life, and CBS's BULL. And as a writer, Liz has written and is writing pilots about her life as a former lawyer and law professor, rabbi's wife, and new mother. In May of 2024, Liz will record her next hour tentatively entitled VERIFIED FRAUD, on the Main Stage of the South Orange Performing Arts Center, a 439 seat venue. Between now and then, Liz will be working on that hour as well as making 439 friends. In today's episode of Mom Curious we are joined by Liz Glazer, a successful stand-up comedian, and mom–amongst many other things–as she shares her experience. She begins by explaining her journey to comedy, that she started as a law professor at Hofstra, and how this impacted her relationship with her father (3:28). Liz opens up about recording her debut comedy album about the stillbirth of her and her wife's first daughter, Leo, and ruminates on loss, and using comedy as a form to convey hope and healing (8:28). Daniella and Liz talk about their connection to Judaism and its relation to grief, and how this led to curating a comedy show meets shiva (mourning period), on the year anniversary of the stillbirth (14:25). Liz further talks about her pivot from professor to comedian at 27, after teaching for 9 years (25:31). Liz shares the story of her first ever comedy set, and what led to her opening a package from her mother for the first time on stage (32:36). The episode concludes with the two discussing career changes and motherhood, and Liz now has a four month old she anticipates seeing how she will change (43:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Mom Curious we are joined by Pamela Watson, a celebrity fashion stylist, costume designer, and mother to two sons; aged 20 and 11. She talks about the process of getting an opair (1:40) and compares it to the selective process of dating apps like Tinder. Watson talks about the challanges (and beauty) of raising boys, and how women are often blamed (whether parentally, or societally) for men's mistakes (9:25). She opens up about dealing with 'mom guilt' from being a working mother, raising a son with special needs, and staying resiliant when facing the board of education - she even had to sue the school district (11:40). After delving further into her experience advocating for students with learning disailities, Pamela talks about the challenge of learing balance with her 20 year old, as he gets ready for the real world (22:30). She opens up about being herself at 50, divorce, and difficult conversations she had with her children (and herself) regarding sepreation (27:30). Pamela opens up about the difficulties of motherhood including post-partum depression, and feeling like there should be more conversations about it before women give birth (31:40). The episode concludes with ruminations on career pivots (due to the strike), in which Watson plans to create a fashion program for school, and her hopes for how the fashion industry could improve for costume designers in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Mom Curious, Daniella is joined by Dr. Raquel Martin, an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, professor, researcher, and scientist. In this episode, our guest shares her experience balancing multiple careers while parenting young children (3:35). We then shift our focus to discuss the destigmatization of women who choose not to have children and how everyday propaganda influences life choices (9:15). At 18:40, Dr. Martin brings attention to the topic of breaking generational patterns and raising children with respect. After discussing the normalization of boundaries (34:40), Dr. Martin shares her knowledge and advice on parenting black children (42:27). We end the episode with a conversation about how parenting is an “amazingly awful” job (49:07). We hope you enjoyed this episode and look forward to seeing you on the next one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Mom Curious we are joined by Peter Mutabazi, a single foster parent and author. He comes to share his backstory (3:20) and talk about parenting after your own life experiences- how the past does not define one. (10:30) Peter also shares with us his first foster child experience (18:50) and how relationships are when fostering different ages and siblings. (22:50) He talks about the process of becoming a foster parent (24:54) as well as dealing and overcoming trauma within his own experiences and with his children. (28:50) This episode ends with Daniella and Peter talking about how to take care of one self as a parent. (34:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Mom Curious we are joined by Jamie Graber, a business and life coach with the brand OrganicallyJamie. She shares that growing up she didn't fit in, which made her want to parent differently from her mother (3:23). At 42, she started trying after convincing her husband. Jamie says that as stressful as the fertility process can be, you can make anything beautiful, and romance can be found in any situation (10:58). Jamie delves into the process of IVF and retrievals, her experience with disappointing doctors, and deliberating donors (18:48). Jamie shares that you must release the belief that the timeline is purely the mothers -- its always about the baby's time being right (28:18). She goes into further detail about the donor process, and choosing a match. (31:39) The episode ends with Jamie ruminating that you must surrender to the journey (whether a baby or a dream), and that she would choose it all over again (39:48). Please use this link for a free meditation with Jamie: https://organicallyjamie.mykajabi.com/welcome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who is on a mission to help couples break old relationship cycles and find joy in their relationships again. She is the owner of Integrated Wellness, a mental health practice in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been working with individuals and couples for 17 years. Dr. Tracy has extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and has been published in books, journals and online media. Her forthcoming debut book, I Didn't Sign Up for This: A Couples Therapist Shares Real-Life Stories of Breaking Patterns and Finding Joy in Relationships...Including Her Own (September 12, 2023), features case studies from her practice and her own relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A visionary and contemporary New York City artist, Michelle Currier enjoys making ceramic artwork that not only enhances the beauty in our homes, but is also functional in our everyday lives. Whether rough stoneware or fine porcelain, she strives to harmonize the relationship between form, function, and the nature of the clay. Each piece she creates is handmade and one-of-a-kind. Passionate about teaching, Michelle holds a BS in Art Education from Central Connecticut University and an MS in Education from the University of New England. She is also an instructor at Greenwich House Pottery in the West Village in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Raviv is a world music artist. She's a Moroccan-Romanian, Canadian-Israeli singer, songwriter, and actress with a BFA in musical theatre. Singing in multiple languages and fusing genres, her music is influenced by both the contemporary Modern and Middle Eastern cultures. After a decade in New York and being recognized as the official home singer for the New York Islanders NHL team, she is now developing her international music career in Tel Aviv, collaborating with artists, musicians and producers from around the world. In today's episode of Mom Curious, we are joined by world music artist Nicole Raviv. Nicole is a Moroccan-Romanian, Canadian-Israeli singer, songwriter and actress. She shares a glimpse into her artistic life these days (2:54) as she works on new personal projects. Nicole speaks about her experience/relationship with languages and the beautiful process of learning a new language (8:07). Both Daniella and Nicole do a deep dive into the misconceptions of women not being able to have it all, to be a mom and have a successful career (25:42) while the world views you in a different lens after motherhood (29:27). The conversation closes with Nicole's optimism about the future and writing/creating her projects (37:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Mom Curious, we are joined by Lauren Unger, aka Lauren Courtney. Lauren is a spirit guide, medium, reiki expert and so much more. She shares the story of how she came to be a spiritual guide (4:23), and the conversation turns to the topic of love and energy (8:25). Daniella and Lauren share their journeys with Reiki (18:20), and Daniella shares her experience starting meditation and how feelings can be passed on to children (23:20). Lauren talks about how she came to feel ready for children and motherhood (34:26). They finish their conversation by talking about healing around twin flames and its energy (39:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A SAG-AFTRA member of 23 years and Actors' Equity member of 17 years, Erin is a proud union performer who has appeared on the Broadway stage and in dozens of film, television, animation and commercial projects. As a New York SAG-AFTRA member leader, she was recently re-elected to the NY Local Board, currently serves on the union's TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiating Committee, is a Strike Captain on the NYC picket lines, and is also a fierce champion of SAG-AFTRA's "Ads Go Union" organizing efforts. She resides in Brooklyn and is the proud Mama of an 8-year old little boy named Beckett. She also has an old, grumpy cat named Wellington, who's a bit of an a-hole. In today's episode of “Mom Curious” Daniella is joined by Erin Fritch, an actor and advocate member of SAG-AFTRA. They discuss the importance of reading contracts and how Erin assists union members in navigating those documents (3:30). Erin explains the influence of Artificial Intelligence on the SAG member's futures (8:40). They chat about the complexities surrounding payment and residuals, shedding light on injustices from the AMPTP (13:30). In the end, Daniella and Erin talk about how the strike began and got member's authorization and how it might ultimately come to an end through negotiations with AMPTP (28:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren's life-changing course, the Recondition Your Life Academy, has taken 100s of women from lives of ill-health and stagnation, to lives of wellness, joy, abundance and purpose, and it is open for enrollment NOW for a week only! If anything she said in this episode made you realize you are finally ready to heal your WHOLE self and start living the life you deserve, enroll now and join the beautiful community that has been cultivated around this most powerful offering. Click this link to enroll and make sure to use code DANIELLA to take the price down from £555 to £485: https://lauren-vaknine.thinkific.com/courses/recondition-your-life-academy?ref=e90157. In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella has a conversation with Lauren Vaknin, a health and wellness specialist and mom who shares her experience being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; her limited treatment options, and the choice to not take steroids and choosing homeopathy (2:59). Daniella and Lauren talk about mothers intuition, and share their experiences as D prompts a conversation about the magic of motherhood (15:16). Danielle asks Lauren about the practice of “the Divine Feminine,” which Lauren explains as knowledge on the history of oppression, research of goddess mythology, and tapping into to women's intuition: the scared gift of femininity (18:27). Lauren delves into postpartum depression, breastfeeding, perseverance, as well as other parenting trips like mitigation and lots of Omegas (27:28). Lauren talks about epigenetics and the gene mutation her and Daniella share — MTHFR (37:15). Lastly, Daniella and Lauren talk about the importance of improving in small ways, and taking life one step at a time (44:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Mom Curious Daniella has a conversation with Leah Fink, a serial entrepreneur from New York. They discuss Leah's experiences at Williamsburg Pizzeria, one of her businesses, and her journey to develop resilience and the value of community (5:35). Leah and Daniella delve into the advantages of cold plunging for neurodiverse individuals (13:30). Daniella initiates a discussion about the influence of motherhood in the economy and media (28:30). Leah discusses the creation of her children's book, "Brooklyn Pizza Cat," (33:18). Lastly, Leah talks about her personal growth and how she dealt with loss while establishing her career (40:00). Leah Wiseman Fink is New Yorker, serial entrepreneur (see: Williamsburg Pizza, Brooklyn Arbor School, B'nai Brooklyn), and a mom of two kids in Brooklyn, NY. Her background focuses on training leaders both in academic settings and out in the field, and she has turned her knowledge and experience into a robust coaching career where she takes fellow entrepreneurs from point A to point B with a combination of mindset work and technical strategies and skills. A current client who recently doubled her revenue said, “With Leah's help, within a year, I've gone from a well-intentioned but overly nerve-ridden entrepreneur to a forward-thinking, agile leader.” You can follow Leah on Instagram or signup for her newsletter for more insights and stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Daniella talks about the impact of the body's nervous system with guest start Kate Northrup, an entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Do Less and Money: A Love Story (1:13). Kate starts off the episode with an introduction to the body's nervous system and how it relates to money, work, time and power (3:15; 11:49). Daniella and Kate pivot the conversation to talk about how motherhood, pregnancy, and masculine energy have warped their perception of productivity (15:16; 19:04; 23:15). Later, Kate talks about her personal life and her marriage (30:03) before diving into the impact and process of recognizing privilege (35:39). To wrap up the episode Kate mentions how internal mindsets can have unexpected/unintentional consequences in the outside world (41:43; 47:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stroller In The City boasts about city living, family travel, kids fashion and all things that are mommy. Being a mom doesn't mean you need to lose sight of the cool stuff. Brianne has has been featured on the Today Show, E! News, and People Magazine to name a few. In today's episode, Daniella speaks with Brianne Manz, aka Stroller in the City. They talk about all the things that come with being a family blogger/influencer. Brianne opens with what being a content creator entails (2:08), then how she helps foster good relationships between her kids (8:00). Brianne gives insight on how to travel with a family (11:55), while addressing the pressure that comes with being a notable influencer (16:11). Daniella and Brianne also discuss the importance of respecting kids' consent (33:15), a topic especially necessary in today's world of social media. Lastly, they conclude with the topic of ambition-what drives Brianne to maintain her influencer lifestyle (41:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindi Smith is the founder and creative director of The Little Red Planet in Sag Harbor (an ethically curated children's boutique). She was a fashion editor and stylist for 20 plus years beforehand and wanted to "shift the way we shop" and support designers doing the right things. She is a single mother to her 17 year old daughter Mars and 9 year old Gt Pyr, Max. She and her daughter live full time in Sag Harbor after relocating from Brooklyn during Covid in 2020. In today's episode, Daniella talks with Mindi Smith about her background in fashion and why she opened up her own store in Sag Harbor (2:00). Daniella and Mindi dive into cost and availability in the fashion industry (17:20) and her experience as a parent of a teenager (23:00). Lastly, Mindi shares how parenting has impacted her and advise that she has from raising her daughter (39:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella starts off the episode by introducing the guest, Eunji Kim (0:00 - 6:30), a fellow mom and accomplished stand-up comedian living in Chicago. Daniella and Eunji jump into a broad conversation covering topics including their family and their families' religion and cultural history (6:30 - 9:48). Eunji expands on her own relationship with Judaism, her family's relationship with Judaism, and navigating the cross-cultural differences between the US and the former Soviet Union. (9:48 - 15:12). The conversation segways into Eunji and Daniella sharing stories of being first-generation immigrants (15:21 - 29:41), the cultural and generational differences in parenting (29:41 - 46:32), and balancing parenting responsibilities with personal goals (46:32 - 47:39). Lastly, Eunji and Daniella discuss the perception of pregnant women in the entertainment industry (57:39 - 1:04:15) before wrapping up the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices