Power Mom Minute

Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Sara Petersen is a mom of 3 and author of the new book, Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture. Sara has written about motherhood and feminism for The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. She also writes the newsletter, In Pursuit of Clean Countertops, where she explores the cult of ideal motherhood. Sara lives in New Hampshire with her 3 kids, ages 4, 8 and 10. Follow Sara at... Twitter: @slouisepetersen IG: @slouisepetersen Buy Momfluenced on Amazon Subscribe to "In Pursuit of Clean Countertops" on Substack: sarapetersen.substack.com ---------- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 130 - Cultivating New Habits in 2023: What I'm Leaving Behind in 2022 and My 2023 Word of the Year Ep. 119 - Women's Health Issues I Never Talked About Before: Removing My Ovary, Battling Ovarian Tumors and My Personal Wellness Journey Ep. 19 - Feedback Loops ---------- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Welcome back to a new Mindful Monday series on Mommy's on a Call. It's been a couple months off from podcasting due to an unexpected surgery, illnesses and well, life. I'll go into my health and surgery later on the podcast, but for now, bringing back an episode from Oct 2020 that I thought is so helpful as we move forward to summer and the rest of the year. It's time to revaluate and eliminate those things wasting our time, draining our energy and bringing us down. In order to make space to grow, expand, build and improve, we need to eliminate those energy drains (aka energy vampires) and in this episode, I go through exactly how to do that. Before we can add, we need to subtract and reevaluate. ---------- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Everyone has trauma and toxic stress. You don't need to have gone through some major life altering event to have unresolved trauma (I mean the last 3 years were traumatic enough for most parents!). In this episode, I dive deep with Dr. Amy Hoyt on different types of trauma response and toxic stress, common symptoms of unresolved trauma in high-achieving women, and ways we can tune into our bodies to heal from trauma and stop generational trauma so we can optimize our health and happiness. Dr. Amy Hoyt is the founder of Mending Trauma, a digital mental health company that specializes in trauma recovery, and the co-host of the Universe is Your Therapist podcast with her sister, Leina Hoyt. Dr. Hoyt is certified in trauma and traumatic stress studies and what I love the most about her work is that she does it from a whole health and holistic psychology perspective. She is passionate about teaching others to reprogram their brains and heal their nervous systems so they can overcome thoughts, triggers and behaviors stemming from past trauma.  On top of it all, Amy is a mom of 5 children, 3 of whom have special needs. Follow Amy at Website: www.mendingtrauma.com Instagram: @mendingtrauma Take the Trauma Quiz: https://www.mendingtrauma.com/traumaquiz Listen to the Universe is Your Therapist podcast   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Many of you have followed the last 3+ years of my #OperationRoomShare journey. I've had my ups and downs with my kids' sleep which in turn affects us, the parents, getting a good night's rest. We all know the importance of sleep for adults and your overall health, but sometimes those kids don't let you get good zzzs. So today I'm bringing on a mom friend and sleep consultant, Brittany Sheehan, to chat all about getting kids to sleep! Brittany Sheehan is a Los Angeles-based sleep consultant and founder of Brittany Sheehan Sleep, a company that offers one-on-one support for families struggling with sleep, as well as online courses, from birth through age 7. She also hosts a sleep & parenting podcast, The Snooze Button. Brittany is a working mom of three little ones and has transitioned careers from marketing in the New York City luxury fashion industry to an entrepreneur. In this episode, Brittany and I chat all about  Her recent solo trip with one of her three kids and the importance of 1-1 time with individual kids Her transition from marketing to sleep consulting and becoming and entrepreneur The top three mistakes she sees parents making with their kids and sleep Sleep strategies to help sleep train your baby, toddler or kid Follow Brittany at Website: www.brittanysheehan.com (code: MOMMY for 15% off - see below) IG: @brittanysheehansleep **Get 15% off any of Brittany's Common Sense Sleep Courses (excludes custom plans & course bundles, and is valid through 3/31/23) by using the Code: MOMMY**   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

On today's episode, I'm bringing back an interview with Ara Katz, the founder of Seed. I loved this episode because she speaks to the importance of the microbiome, why we need to take probiotics (and prebiotics) as kids and adults, and how gut health is central to our immune system and health. Ara Katz is a mother, entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. She is the co-founder of microbial sciences company Seed Health and consumer innovations brand, Seed. Ara's first pregnancy and breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes.  At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling.  Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and 2 young kids. SPECIAL OFFER: 15% YOUR ORDER AT SEED WITH CODE: MOMMYSONACALL Seed has generously offered 15% off your entire order if you use the code MOMMYSONACALL. If you haven't tried the adult version of Seed (DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic) then now's the time to try both the adult and kid versions (PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic) and get 15% your order. Disclaimer: Seed is not sponsoring this podcast and I am not an affiliate for their products. I am just a huge advocate for improving the future generations of health and just excited to be a part of sharing their science-backed products. Follow Ara at Website: seed.com IG: @arakatz / @seed ---------- Other top MOAC episodes on immune health: Ep. 127 - Have Your Kids (and You) Taken Too Many Antibiotics? How to Holistically Strengthen Your Immune System, Gut Microbiome and Vagus Nerve with Integrative Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song, MD Ep. 117 - The Essential Nutrients and Vitamins You Need for Every Stage of Womanhood (from Conception to Pregnancy to Postpartum) Plus Giving Birth While Launching a Company with Victoria Thain Gioia, Co-Founder of Perelel Health ---------- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Happy March! I'm currently still recovering from laryngitis and so I thought I'd bring back some of my favorite episodes dealing with women's health. First up... Dr. Aviva Romm Dr. Aviva Romm is a world renowned midwife, herbalist, Yale-trained MD and board certified family physician with specialties in integrative, gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book "Hormone Intelligence" and is the mom of four and a grandma of two. Other top episodes on hormone health: Ep. 85 - Combatting Heavy Periods, Painful Sex, Postpartum Issues and Hormone Imbalances with Katie Bressack Ep. 57 - Natural Fertility Treatments, Understanding Hormone Imbalance & Seed Cycling with Dr. Melissa Vandermissen Ep. 35 - Hormones, Integrative Nutrition, Intermittent Fasting and Periods with Uma Naralkar ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Kaitlin Soule is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution. She specializes in women's mental health, anxiety, and modern parenting, empowering modern women to take agency over their life and say yes to themselves. She is also an “imperfect mom” to three, ages 4, 7 and 8. In this episode, Kaitlin and I chat about: How she handled the big feelings of her youngest child How she had the capacity to manage home life, a career, ADHD and Hashimoto's alongside her 3 little kids and her husband's unconventional schedule as a first responderHow a traumatic experience led to uncovering her own mental health disorder What she is doing daily to manage her ADHD and why How to rewrite your own narrative and story and give yourself permission to evolve Follow Kaitlin at Website: www.wellnotesforher.com IG: @kaitlin.soule Book: A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Happy New Year!!! It has been a long month, over a month actually since I published the last episode and even recorded an episode of Mommy's on a Call for you all. I'm excited to be back on the mic this week sharing the 3 things I'm leaving behind in 2022, the 10 things I'm cultivating for 2023 and what my 2023 word of the year is. I'm hoping some of these resonates and allows you to think about your year and what you would like to cultivate in 2023 also! I also share what this means for the podcast in 2023 and what to expect moving forward! ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Leah Arnold-Smeets is the founder of Woo Woo Realm, and an intuitive tarot reader, medium and spiritual guide located in Orange County, CA, with clients all over the world.  However, in her pre-"woo woo life", she was a badass COO for an app development company and a marketing and operations expert. Leah's growth over the years from battling postpartum depression and ending up in the psych ward to emerging into this beautiful spiritual being is an inspiration to all that there isn't one right way to heal or be a mom. Her journey has inspired me over the years to also tap into my spiritual side. When Leah is not slinging tarot cards or tapping into 'the other side,' she's busy being a mom to her two kids, Emiko and Jordy, her giant dog, and nine chickens! In this episode, Leah and I chatted about… Growing up with a single mom in South Central Los Angeles Living her life on other people's terms and what she thought she should be doing Getting pregnant with her first child and suffering from prenatal anxiety Her severe postpartum depression journey which led her to the psych ward How to ask for help and advocating for your own mental health Her spiritual journey awoke when she started to learn how to protect her daughter from spirits When she started seeing visions and how she channeled that gift and her intuition into the workplace as a COO The differences between ego and intuition How breathwork has impacted her life and her parenting What is tarot and how tarot can be used to help create clarity and healing Follow Leah at... Website: woowoorealm.com IG: @woowoorealm   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

**Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about her experience with the loss of a child, stillbirth, and miscarriages.** Christine McAlister is passionate about helping impact-driven entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being value-driven podcast guests. She and her clients have generated over $1 million as podcast guests, and she's has been recognized as the best in the world at podcast guesting by 7-figure founders. A media expert for 2 decades, she's helped broadcast the Olympic Games, produced an award-winning documentary for PBS, and has ​been featured in Inc., Business Insider, Bustle, The Huffington Post and on over 100 podcasts, in addition to hosting her top-rated show No One's Ever Asked Me That. Christine is also a mom of 3 – 2 earth side babies and 1 in heaven.  In this episode, Christine and I chatted about… The evolution of her belief system and spirituality from being raised in a super Christian family to becoming a generation breaker and questioning the norms of what a female's role in her family looks like What drove her out of the hole and emerge and get out of bed after her stillbirth Dealing with postpartum anxiety, pregnancy depression and grief How to be an advocate for your own health How to build your support system and cultivate relationships with other moms The idea of “remembering” and clearing generational trauma and limiting beliefs How she uses of somatic body based work to heal Using breathwork and meditation with her kids How she's structuring her business to exist around her kids school hours Follow Christine McAlister at Website: www.lifewithpassion.com IG: @lifewpassion Podcast: No One's Ever Asked Me That   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Dr. Elisa Song, MD is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children.  In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she's helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – through body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils.  Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach. In this episode, Dr. Elisa and I chatted about The foods her children eat for lunch and how to avoid so many snacks - especially carb-loaded snacks How to prevent “hangry” children and get off the sugar rollercoaster What is integrated pediatrics? What does holistic medicine really mean? The side effects of using antibiotics in children, but what you can do in tandem to help reestablish a healthy “gut bugs” How to nourish your microbiome - especially your gut microbiome and what will help it stick and grow to improve your gut What foods you can add into your kids diet to help increase fiber intake The importance of the mind-body connection and the vagus nerve Which is the true first vs. second brain? What are the easiest switches you can make to help improve your gut microbiome? Her list of the top 4 “mischief makers” How our thoughts and psychological stress actually can change our gut microbiome and even our vaginal microbiome Exercises to strengthen your child's vagus nerve “muscle” and ways to take “mindful moments” with your kids Tips to starting your morning off peacefully   Follow Dr. Elisa Song at Website: Healthy Kids Happy Kids Whole Family Wellness FB: @drelisasongmd IG: @healthykids_happykids YT: @drelisasongmd   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week… because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!!

Welcome back to a Friday episode of Mommy's on a Call where I'm going to be doing a little bit of a pep talk or behind the scenes series of what's going on in my life or interesting things that I come across. Ever feel like you're doing all the things you're supposed to be doing? You've learned all the tools and tactics. You've started implementing what you've read and learned, and yet, you aren't seeing the results you hoped for? You keep feeling like you've had setback after setback even when you are still moving forward? You're just down right FRUSTRATED! Trust me, I have been there many times over and over, especially right now in my own business and health. In today's episode I share a big "ah ha" moment I had during a health coaching session for myself. Something that I overlooked, but is the key ingredient to my emotional wellness (and probably others too). ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! SHOW NOTES: MommysonaCall.com FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: The Modern Mama Society - Health & Wellness for Modern Moms FOLLOW ON IG: @MommysonaCall & @StephanieUchima WORK with Stephanie: Book a Recharge Session - Say Hello to a Happier & Healthier You! VISIT: www.stephanieuchima.com

Michael Perry is a husband and father to two little boys, Leander and Solomon. He is also the founder and CEO of Maple, a venture backed company focused on improving the quality of life at home by making it easier to plan and manage the workload in a more equitable way.  Prior to founding Maple, he was the founder and CEO of Kit, which was acquired by Shopify in 2016 and spent a few years after remaining as the Director of Kit and Product at Shopify. Michael has previously been recognized as a 30 under 30 by Forbes, as a top marketing executive by Business Insider and a technology influencer by Inc magazine.  Michael resides in Santa Barbara, California with his family and two bulldogs Olive and Pearl. In this episode, Michael and I chatted about... Experiencing IVF and infertility from the supportive spouse point of view How he's instilling life lessons and values about privilege and hard work to his young sons who didn't have a choice being born white, male and to wealth Who he attributes his success to and why Finding meaning in parenthood vs. achievements How Maple is trying to revolutionize household management - how do we get people to work better together so that not everything falls on “mom” How he's structuring his company around family and parents and building a company culture from a place of empathy Follow Michael at... Website: www.growmaple.com IG: @growmaple Twitter: @michaelperry  

Have your habits and routines gone out the door? For me, the last few months have really made me feel out of balance, exhausted trying to keep up with all the schedules and out of alignment with my routines. It's time to get it together and move forward so 2022 doesn't end in a mess!  In this episode, I go through my ABC's of how I'm moving forward intentionally and why I've been a little MIA on the podcast. Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! SHOW NOTES: MommysonaCall.com FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: The Modern Mama Society - Health & Wellness for Modern Moms FOLLOW ON IG: @MommysonaCall & @StephanieUchima WORK with Stephanie: Book a Recharge Session - Say Hello to a Happier & Healthier You! VISIT: www.stephanieuchima.com

Jessica Jenkins is the Co-Founder of Better Battery Co., the first and only Carbon-Neutral Alkaline Battery.  Growing up in the family consumer electronic business, Jessica gained passion for entrepreneurship. While completing her degrees, Jessica worked closely with her father's carbon neutral alkaline battery company and was instrumental in the creation of Better Battery Co.  As a busy mother of two beautiful young boys, Jessica quickly realized the ever present need for batteries, a guilt-free option for disposing of them, and a calling to make eco-friendlier switches for her family when possible. Jessica divides her time engaged in private practice as a clinical social worker and honored to be supporting individuals in their journey to become better versions of themselves, and working alongside her sister in bringing their vision of Better Battery Co. to fruition.  In this episode, Jessica and I chatted about Launching a product business while working full-time and co-parenting Explanation of what carbon neutral is Teaching your children about climate change and why as a mom she feels it's her responsibility to take part The maternal mental health issues moms are facing daily from overwhelm of day-to-day life, perinatal depression and lack of community Questions you can ask your friends to check in on them without asking “how are you doing” Self nurturing not self-care and how to self nourish yourself What to do when you start to feel anxiety coming on and how to cope with those moments so you're not the “angry mom” Recognizing when you need a break and how to ask for support Follow Jessica at Website: betterbattery.co Instagram: @betterbatteryco Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! SHOW NOTES: MommysonaCall.com FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: The Modern Mama Society - Health & Wellness for Modern Moms FOLLOW ON IG: @MommysonaCall & @StephanieUchima WORK with Stephanie: Book a Recharge Session - Say Hello to a Happier & Healthier You! VISIT: www.stephanieuchima.com

“The greatest gift you can give your children is your own financial independence when you get older so that they don't have to financially take care of you.” - Bobbi Rebell Bobbi Rebell is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart.  She is also a Certified Financial Planner, the founder of Grownup Gear - merchandise to celebrate all the milestones of adulting, a former global business news anchor having worked at CNBC, CNN and Reuters - and the host of the Money Tips for Financial Grownups podcast, of which I am a guest as well! But on top of it all Bobbi is a mom of 3, a 14 year old and 2 step-children, ages 22 and 25, navigating motherhood as a blended family. In this episode, Bobbi and I chat about... Her experience becoming an instant mom of 3 in 2.5 years in a blended family while managing a full-time career as a TV anchor The importance of her career to her identity How she had to make hard career choices as a working mom based on the lifestyle and workplace culture Going on a “mentor tour” and tips on changing careers as a working mom The meaning of being a “financial grownup” 3 tips on how to talk about finances with your kids Strategies to avoid a scarcity mindset around money when talking to your kids Follow Bobbi at Website: www.bobbirebell.com Instagram: @bobbirebell1 Book: Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart And if you want to check out my episode "Money Tips to build your kids financial habits early with Stephanie Uchima" on Bobbi's podcast "Money Tips for Financial Grownups" then head over to https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/stephanieuchimacarney   Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Celebrating 3 years of podcasting (and 2 years as the Mommy's on a Call podcast). What started as the Power Mom Minute evolved into Mommy's on a Call. Flash forward 120 episodes, 2 more babies, a global pandemic and THREE years later, Mommy's on a Call has now reached thousands of listeners in over a dozen countries and is now ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally. I'm not saying this to brag (although I am pretty proud of that), but more reflecting upon “what if I never launched?” As I reflected back on the last 3 years, I started reflecting upon what I'm struggling with right now and what does now look like in this new season of motherhood. And I want you to be part of this journey. I want to know what are you struggling with right now? What can I help you with? What do you want to learn and hear more about? Because I want to bring that to you. I want to bring interesting guests and content that excites you. I am so proud of the last 3 years of the show and I look forward to many more years to come! So please, share this podcast with your friends, share it on social media, and help continue to get the word out there. And if you haven't left a review, please do that because reviews also help gain awareness on Apple Podcasts. I appreciate all of your loyalty and for listening in even if this is your first episode or your 121th episode. Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Lauren Schulte Wang is the Founder and CEO of The Flex Co. She coined the term ‘menstrual disc' in 2016 and created a new category in period care. Today, Flex is the #1 selling, sustainable period care company in America and is aiming to transform the lives of people with periods and offer period freedom Lauren is also the mom of a toddler, but expecting a second child in a few months. In this episode Lauren and I chatted about... Her battle with prenatal depression with her first child The way she coped with prenatal depression and prevented postpartum depression All things menstrual health - yeast infections, periods, vaginal microbiomes and menstrual discs Cashing out her 401K and joining Y Combinator How she pitched investors in a creative way to gain funding How she scaled her company as a CEO while on maternity leave --- As a Mommy's on a Call listener, Flex is offering 10% off all products through the end of the year by using the Code: MOMMYCALL10 --- Follow Lauren at Website: www.flexfits.com (use code: MOMMYCALL10) Instagram: @laurenschultewang // @flex Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

This week's episode goes personal. I talk about my recent salpingo-oophorectomy (aka removal of ovary and tube), ovarian tumors and my wellness journey. Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Amanda Goetz is a single mom of 3 kids and the founder & CEO of House of Wise, a luxury CBD company and wellness brand that empowers women to give more purposeful intention to their routines so they can take better control of their lives.  Her CBD products empower women to take control of their sleep, sex, strength and stress while also giving women the opportunity to create wealth by selling the products in a non-MLM sort of way. But Amanda's journey has not always been easy. From infertility, miscarriage, a failed startup, divorce to leaving her role as the VP of Marketing of the Knot Worldwide in the middle of the pandemic while homeschooling 3 kids, Amanda is an inspiration to moms out there that you can do anything. In this episode, Amanda and I chatted about Co-parenting and dealing with divorce with little kids Roles of primary and secondary parent in a co-parenting relationship Ways to implement co-parenting strategies when you are married Structuring work and family time, time blocking and being present with your children Her journey launching House of Wise, a luxury CBD and wellness brand, while still working as a CMO and solo parenting in a different state than her co-parent Tactical step-by-step and tips on how to launch a product company - how to find a chemist, formulator, manufacturer, and co-packer How to think about is there a market for your product - how to do market research What makes a good CBD product? How can moms use CBD in their lives? How CBD can help with your sex life Follow Amanda at Website: houseofwise.co  Instagram: @goetzam // @house__of__wise Twitter: @AmandaMGoetz Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Victoria Thain Gioia is the co-founder of Perelel Health, the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin brand offering clean, targeted nutrition for each distinct stage of a woman's reproductive life cycle.  Tori holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a background in Finance and Strategy working for many eCommerce companies like Olive & June, Carbon 38 and the Honest Company. But on top of it all, Tori is the mom to 3 littles ones ages 4 and under. In this episode, Victoria and I chatted about How she launched a company mid-pandemic with 3 kids ages 3 and under (including giving birth a week before launch) How she and her co-founder, Alex started with a mission (not a product) to create a company that helped millennial moms where they're at and then figured out which idea to pursue. Victoria's journey through motherhood and how her child's cleft inspired the launch of Perelel Health How to create a product and brand that you can trust Why they launched with 5 vitamin products vs. 1 and why the brand, story and customer's journey played a huge role in their overall launch strategy The important nutrients and vitamins you need during each stage of pregnancy and postpartum Perelel's targeted vitamins support a woman's health through all stages of motherhood from conception to each trimester of pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. They even just released a new formula targeting PCOS! To learn more and if you're interested in trying out Perelel, go to https://perelelhealth.com and use the code ONACALL20 for 20% off your first month. Follow Victoria at Website: perelelhealth.com IG: @perelelhealth // @vat26 Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Katie Wussow is a business coach that helps creative entrepreneurs build profitable service-based businesses so they can make a living doing what they love.  She's also the host of The Game Changer podcast and a mama of two. In this episode, Katie and I chatted about Her journey leaving her management consulting job working with goverment contracts to launching her own business consulting and coaching company working with creative entrepreneurs How she figured out how to price her services The most important steps she took to launch her company and start making money (hint: it wasn't creating a pretty website or tons of social media content) The importance of community and where she found her support Everything to know about time blocking (what is it and how to structure it) plus what to do in the time blocks Follow Katie at Website: katiewussow.com IG: @katiewussow Podcast: The Game Changer Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

I have been following Dr. Aviva Romm's work and consuming everything she puts out into the world for the last couple years including participating twice in her 28-Day Women's Gut Reset as she is the go-to top expert in women's health and especially hormonal health. Dr. Aviva is a world renown midwife and herbalist who is also a Yale trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. Her New York Times bestselling Hormone Intelligence explores the impact of the world we live in on women's hormones and health, invites women into a whole new conversation about our hormones, bodies and health, and brings us a new medicine for women that is at once holistic and natural, while being grounded in the best science and medicine have to offer.  She's also the mother of 4, and grandma of 2. Follow Dr. Aviva at Website: avivaromm.com IG: @dr.avivaromm Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Sarah Dorsett is CEO of Nanit, a high-growth baby tech company that supports the new parent journey with products that connect parents to their child's development through powerful insights that improve the sleep and well-being of the entire family. She was previously the VP of ECommerce for Bed, Bath & Beyond and comes from a long standing career in the fashion and beauty industry. But above all, Sarah is the mom of 3 managing a family and a career. In this episode, Sarah and I talked about… The roles she plays at home and in the office with dual working parents What she's doing as CEO of Nanit to create an environment that supports working parents (especially for moms after returning from maternity leave) Her maternal experience in the demanding big retail world Her jewelry side hustle where she channels her creativity called Parken Jewelry The two things she can't leave the house without doing first Advice for entrepreneurs on go-to-market strategy and humanizing a technology product Creating a community around family Follow Sarah at Website: www.nanit.com IG: @get_nanit LinkedIn Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

In today's episode I share my 5 main takeaways from the Mom 2.0 Summit - a conference that brings together marketing, media and moms. Even if you're not a mom or don't care about whatever this conference is all about, tune in because whether you're a parent or a brand, there are some important lessons I learned moving forward in 2022 and beyond. Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Mary Beth Ferrante is a mom of 2 and advocates for creating inclusive workplaces for parents.  She is the Founder of WRK/360, a community and leadership development platform for working parents and leaders that care with the goal of providing tools and resources to build and transform company culture to support the spectrum of care for employees. She is a regular contributor to Forbes and most recently her out of the office email response went viral. In this episode Mary Beth and I chatted about… How she implements the Fair Play system in her house Her experience working in the corporate strategy space and returning to work after her first maternity leave which led her to start building her own company on the side Going from the breadwinner in the relationship to the uncertainty of a steady paycheck  Advice for things you look for in a company and ask for in an interview if you're switching jobs or looking to go back to the workforce? The story behind her viral out of office post Advice for employers and leaders on how they can make change within, set boundaries and model behavior Advice for moms if you're going back into the workforce after having a large gap because you took time off to be a mom - how to add motherhood skills to your resume Find more resources at https://wrk360.com/resources/ Follow Mary Beth at Website: wrk360.com IG: @wrk360official // @mb_ferrante Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Ara Katz is a mother, entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. She is the co-founder of microbial sciences company Seed Health and consumer innovations brand, Seed. Ara's first pregnancy and breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes.  At Seed Health, she leads fundraising, design thinking, brand, insights, commercialization, and the company's translational work in science communication and storytelling.  Ara lives in Venice, California with her husband and six-year-old son, Pax and is currently pregnant with her second child. In this episode, Ara and I chatted about The invisible work - childcare and the roles her and her spouse play as two hard-working startup founders Mindset going into having two children How her mom's pancreatic cancer inspired her to dive deep into health, care for our bodies and preventative health How her miscarriage before her current child was an eye opener to what she wanted to do with her life What is seeding? The effect of microbes in the prenatal period, birth and environmental What is vaginal swabbing and the effect of breastfeeding on the child's microbiome The differences in vaginal microbiome and how that can affect reproductive health What she prioritizes in wellness everyday SPECIAL OFFER: 15% YOUR ORDER AT SEED WITH CODE: MOMMYSONACALL Seed has generously offered 15% off your entire order if you use the code MOMMYSONACALL. If you haven't tried the adult version of Seed (DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic) then now's the time to try both the adult and kid versions (PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic) and get 15% your order. Disclaimer: Seed is not sponsoring this podcast and I am not an affiliate for their products (at least right now). I am a huge advocate for improving the future generations of health and just excited to be a part of sharing their science-backed products. Follow Ara at Website: seed.com IG: @arakatz / @seed

Kate Torgersen is the Founder & CEO of Milk Stork, the first-ever breast milk shipping company and the mom to 3 amazing kids (including 1 set of twins). What started off as a bootstrapped side hustle to her full-time 18 year corporate career at Clif Bar all while raising 3 kids under 3, has turned into a venture-backed company changing the landscape of working motherhood and travel. In this episode, Kate and I chatted about… The importance of sports as a learning zone for kids in building grit and endurance in life Life while working full-time at Clif Bar with 3 kids under 3 and launching Milk Stork late at night to transitioning from full-time to part-time to leaving to go all-in How she made the decision between her career and entrepreneurship Why she didn't quit on her idea and how she scaled quickly Her daily wellness routine How she adjusted the company in the beginning of the pandemic when travel stopped How sports made her a better entrepreneur Follow Kate at... Website: www.milkstork.com IG: @milkstork // @milkstorkmama Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur and investor whose work focuses on making big bets on the goodness in all of us.  Currently, she is the founder of Alltruists, offering at-home, kid-friendly volunteer projects for families, and a cofounder and General Partner at Untapped Capital.  Jessica is best known as a co-founder of Kiva, the world's first crowdfunding site allowing anyone to lend as little as $25 - at 0% interest - to entrepreneurs around the world. Since it launched in October 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $1.5B in loans.  She holds an MBA from Stanford GSB and teaches Social Entrepreneurship at the Marshall School of Business at USC. Jessica lives in Los Angeles with her husband, bestselling author and Emmy-nominated producer Reza Aslan, and their four young children. Follow Jessica at... Website: alltruists.com IG: @alltruists Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

The next season of Mommy's on a Call is here with a new set of guests and experts all focused on the different dimensions of wellness and the intersection with motherhood. In this episode I share about the slight change in direction of the podcast, what does multidimensional wellness mean and what big decision I just made in my life that will also add value to the podcast content... tune in to hear more! ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Dr. Alison Mitzner is a single mom of 2 (ages 8 and 10), board-certified pediatrician, family wellness and fitness expert, and passionate supporter of parents feeling calm, confident, and healthy.  After attending medical school in Syracuse and completing her residency on Long Island, Dr. Mitzner worked at a private practice in Manhattan and is now a senior director at a major pharmaceutical company in worldwide safety and regulatory.  She is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, Calm and Confident Parenting where she shares proven strategies and tools for making small changes to your mindset, routine, and habits to help parents raise their children with calm confidence. In this episode, Dr. Alison and I chatted about… How she structures her day to be able to fit in her full-time career, 2 kids and side hustle as a single mom Most important aspects moms should focus on to start feeling less burnout and stress: exercise and sleep Starting with working on yourself and learning how you deal with stressful situations How to co-parent and keep consistency with your children when you barely communicate with the other co-parent Teaching kids how to express their emotions so that they can learn tools to stay calm Follow Dr. Alison Mitzner at Website: www.dralisonmitzner.com IG: @dralisonmitzner ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Dr. Natasha Beck is a parenting expert and the founder of Dr. Organic Mommy, an online resource focused on pregnancy, parenting, nutrition and non-toxic living.  She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, specializing in pediatric neuropsychology from Pepperdine and has a Master's in Public Health, specializing in child and family health from USC's Keck School of Medicine. But above all she is the mom of 3 (ages 3, 5 and 7) with a 4th little one on the way (due Feb 2022) and is married to her high school sweetheart. While the conversation was going to be all about environmental toxins and children's diets, we digressed and spent a lot of time talking about how she maintains a thriving relationship with her husband (hint: the secret is in her day dates) and all about boundaries and how she teaches her kids about them. In this episode, Natasha and I talk about… Her childhood diagnosis of ADHD and dyslexia which started her passion for working with children to find ways to help them with disorders - so she majored in psychology and neuroscience Her experience researching the impact of diet on children's behavior and how when she changed her own diet and it started to help her ADHD symptoms How she communicates with her own children about making healthy eating choices Sugar consumption in kids and how to find better alternatives What started her deep dive into environmental toxins began when her son was hospitalized at 7 weeks for 29 days 3 helpful tips and easy resources for parents who want to start looking at eliminating everyday environmental toxins Her morning routine (she's a morning person) in which she incorporates many things to help set her mindset for the day and the importance of setting her circadian rhythm Her secrets to maintaining a healthy relationship - especially being married to her high school sweetheart The rules of her day dates and how to make them successful Teaching kids boundaries and how to communicate them What to do when you lose your temper at your kids Follow Dr. Natasha Beck at Website: www.drorganicmommy.com IG: @dr.organicmommy

Michelle Tangeman is a mom of two and a licensed therapist specializing in maternal mental health and pediatric behavior support.  She is also the founder of Thriving Toddler, an online resource that helps parents navigate toddlerdom and the preschool years, and she is the co-host of Parenting Understood, a research-based parenting podcast with Dr. Erin O'Connor from NYU. In this episode, Michelle and I talk about Her attempt to wean the pacifier - as mom vs. therapist. Staying on the same parenting page with your partner. What does the conversation look like? And how to set boundaries. Her journey and how her children were the catalyst to start her private practice and Thriving Toddler The importance of taking action toward your goals even if it's small steps Advice on small things she does to instill mindfulness in her young kids Her experience with postpartum depression (PPD) and how she works with clients to work through it Importance of sleep, building inner strength and self-care How to react to toddler tantrums both toward the child and within yourself - some of these practices are great for any anxiety-driven or heat-of-the-moment type of situations Follow Michelle at... Websites: michelletangeman.com // thrivingtoddler.com IG: @thriving.toddler ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Last weekend I headed out to Joshua Tree for an incredible retreat by my good friend Danielle (@themoonmedicine). It was supposed to be a getaway for me to have some space to work on spiritual practices; however, I accidentally (yes, accidentally) invited my family to come along and tag along to the trip. It actually worked out beautifully and in today's episode I share some takeaways on how we can integrate our personal needs and family and make it work. On a side note: If you need any tips on how to navigate Joshua Tree with kids (especially young ones) send me a DM @StephanieUchima. I did a bunch of research and created a doc for it! ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Shanna Hocking is a thought leader, keynote speaker, podcast host of One Bold Move A Day, and author of a forthcoming book on women and leadership, as well as the former Associate VP at a global pediatric hospital. She recently left her role in 2022 to focus full time on Hocking Leadership Her expertise has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, American Express Business Insights, Today.com, The Muse, and Thrive Global, among others.  Shanna is committed to helping women thrive at work and home, which she navigates, too, as a wife and proud mother of a 7th grader. In this episode, Shanna and I chat about… As a working mom, how you can be a role model for your team The idea of the “primary parent” and how her husband played that role despite being dual working parents How to have conversations about careers in your relationship How to mentally get to the place to outsource things Who is in her personal board of advisors for career, leadership and life advice Her definition of rest - doing things that fuel you Ways she's been a leader to her team during the pandemic and what policies she created to help How to maintain and lead a work from home team Follow Shanna at... Website: www.shannaahocking.com IG: @ShannaAHocking ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Jen Saxton is the founder and CEO of Tot Squad, a marketplace that connects new and expecting parents with health, wellness and safety services like car seat installation, sleep consulting, babyproofing, and lactation consulting. She's an alumna of Duke, has a Kellogg MBA and is a serial entrepreneur having sold her first business in 2020 and was part of the 2020 Techstars Anywhere accelerator.  But above all, Jen is the mom of Charlotte and Sophie, aged 7 months and 3 years. In this episode, Jen and I chat about... Selling her business in March 2020 (literally when the Pandemic was beginning) Her vision and drive for starting a business centered around family and work-life balance and how she launched a baby company out of business school before she had kids or even was married Her "infants at work" policy she implemented pre-kids She didn't take a break after selling her company (10 years) and dove into something new, joined an Accelerator and became pregnant with her second kid What “maternity leave” the second time looked like and her fun out of office response How she kept her boundaries within the company while on leave How she implements the Fair Play system at home to create boundaries, manage her relationship, and replenish herself Advice for founders on when to leave their “day job” Follow Jen at... Website: totsquad.com IG: @totsquad ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Eve Rodsky is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) where she applies her expertise in organizational management to a problem closer to home – a system for couples seeking equity, efficiency, and peace in their home. And on Dec 28th, 2021, she released her newest book called “Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World” which is a practical program for reclaiming the natural gifts, interests and talents that make you uniquely you. But on top of it all, Eve is the mom of 3 - ages 13, 10, 5 In this episode Eve and I talked about… The difference between roles and values and the importance of values in our lives Time is our most valuable currency - what happens when we keep that time instead of giving it away to others Eve's journey from climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a specialist in gender division of labor  What is Unicorn Space and the 3 C's to achieving it How her Fair Play cards are distributed in her household The power of telling stories to understand the why and motivation behind the why they do what they do and how to compromise on minimum standard of care Follow Eve at... Website: fairplaylife.com or everodsky.com IG: @everodsky or @fairplaylife Buy Fair Play or Find Your Unicorn Space on Amazon ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

I'm excited because not only is it the last day of the year but also I'm celebrating 100 episodes of Mommy's on a Call. I just wanted to thank everyone out there for listening and for supporting me along the way for leaving reviews, tuning in, sharing it with friends. I couldn't get to 100 episodes without your support. Thank you! And as I celebrate 100 episodes, I wanted to reflect back on a few things that have happened over the last hundred episodes, but also the last year, 2021. And just what I'm looking forward to in 2022 so tune in. In this episode I review 3 major themes that were holding me back and keeping me stuck and what exciting things are launching in 2022! For more information on the Recharged Retreat, go to >> RechargedRetreat.com ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

This episode originally aired on December 1, 2020. It was one of my most popular episodes on money and motherhood. Denise Duffield-Thomas (aka Denise DT) is a money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world.  She helps women charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives. Her Money Bootcamp has helped over 6,000 students from all around the world reprogram their money mindset and live an abundant life. She is the author of 3 bestselling books all of which give a fresh and funny roadmap to living a life of abundance without burnout. I've listened to 2 of them on Audible and so I highly recommend them! Denise calls herself a lazy introvert and an unbusy mother of 3 and when she's not running her multi-million dollar company, you can find her at either her rose farm or at her beach house in sunny Australia. Follow Denise at... Web: https://www.denisedt.com/ Instagram: @deniseDT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisedt

This episode originally aired on May 10, 2021. This previously published episode is a favorite for mom and kid wellness. Whitney English is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and a mama of two little ones (ages 6 months and 2 years).  She's the creator of the media platform Whitney E. RD, where she serves up the scoop on food and fitness trends, and co-creator of Plant-Based Juniors, an online destination for all parents looking to get more plants on the plate.  Whitney earned her master's degree in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Southern California's Norris Cancer Center and Keck Medical Center as well as BreatheHealing Life Center. Her experience working in cancer research fueled her curiosity for using food and fitness to promote lasting health and helped shape her Predominantly Plant-Based philosophy.  Whitney also is the co-author of The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler coming out next Tuesday, May 18th! They're offering some great pre-order bonuses so head over the link below for more info. In this episode, Whitney debunks some of the top myths surrounding plant-based eating using her evidence-based research while sharing strategies on how to get your babies, toddlers and kids to eat a predominantly plant-based diet. She also talks about plant-based nutrition during pregnancy and shared insight into the 3-day water fast she completed (pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding) to help with cell regeneration (aka autophagy) and longevity. Even if you're an omnivore (or recovering paleo eater) like myself, her tips helped inspire me to find ways to get more veggies into my kids meals and have piqued my interest in the studies behind fasting and longevity. So whether or not you are plant-based curious or wondering how to get your kids to eat more greens, listen in! Resources: The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler The Predominantly Plant-Based Pregnancy Guide Follow Whitney at... Website: WhitneyERD.com // Plant-Based Juniors IG: @whitneyerd // @plantbasedjuniors

This episode originally aired on November 10, 2020. This previously published episode is my number one parenting episode ever! Many of you might know Todd as the award-winning author of the Alter Ego Effect, the founder of the 90 Day Year, author of the children's book, My Super Me, or just as the secret weapon behind many of the professional and Olympic athletes out there.  He's dedicated the past 23 years to creating systems, programs, and coaching the world's elite athletes, leaders, and public figures and has been featured on the Today Show, Sky Business, CBS Sports, NFL Films, and the NY Times. Todd is extremely good at helping ambitious people calm their minds and master their inner voice. But most importantly, he's a husband to Valerie, and dad to 3 little kids - Molly, Sophie, and Charlie, and today I'm really excited to share this episode because I get to bring out the parent and dad side of him. Normally we hear about Todd the mindset coach or the systems guy, but today we're going to talk about Parenting and how he parents to build “tough” (meaning independent and resilient) kids The 4 questions he asks his kids daily How we can reframe our mindset on how we communicate with our kids about outcomes to build more emotionally and mentally centered individuals How we as a moms can differentiate our identities in order to thrive in our different roles whether that be as a mom, a wife, a CEO, etc…   I literally could listen to this episode over and over and keep pulling out new “ah ha” moments so I hope that you learn something new too! Follow Todd at... Web: toddherman.me Instagram: @Todd_Herman Book: Alter Ego Effect Children's Book: My Super Me: Finding The Courage For Tough Stuff

This episode originally aired on September 16, 2021. This previously published episode is one of the best mindset episodes of 2021. Manifesting is not just for the woo-woo world, it can be done in a tangible, real-life manner and Julie Ciardi helped walk us through it in this episode. Julie Ciardi is a former Fortune 500 marketing executive who has taken her passion for business and marketing to help women create businesses and income streams that create passion, purpose, profit and protection for themselves and their families. She is also the host of the Ignite Her Mind podcast, but above all she is the mom to two teenagers and a 7 year old.  Follow Julie at... Website: www.julieciardi.com Instagram: @julieciardi ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Ali Levine is a sought-after celebrity stylist and motherhood, fashion and lifestyle expert who believes that no matter where you roam, from the laundry room to the red carpet, authenticity is your superpower and “confidence is your best accessory.”  She is the mom of two little ones (Amelia and Arley) and she frequently shares her real, raw truth of motherhood as a mommy influencer on her blog, Instagram and her podcast: “Everything with Ali Levine.” On her podcast, Ali delivers a real look at her own motherhood journey amid the treasures she's uncovered in the universal search for authenticity, spiritual wholeness, and happiness. In this episode Ali and I talk about... Pre-mom and postpartum life on the red carpet Her journey through postpartum depression Shifts in mindset and trusting your intuition How confidence and authenticity is what will lead you to your best life Going from a workaholic to a present mom A rundown of her daily mindfulness practices - breathwork, sound frequencies, affirmations, journaling, etc… including a sample of her breathwork and a deep dive into sound frequencies Follow Ali at... Website: AliLevine.com Instagram: @alilevinedesign Resources: Wayne Dyer - I Am... affirmations Soaak - Use code: ALI70 for 70% off your first month AND make sure to listen to Ali's special 21-day program: Breathe-In ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Kelly Roach is a former Fortune 500 executive and NFL cheerleader turned eight-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, business strategist and coach known for creating the Unstoppable Entrepreneur and the Live Launch Method. She is also the co-founder of The Courageous Brand, a podcast host and above all a mom to a 7 year old daughter. In this episode Kelly and I talk about.. The most important things you need to do build and scale a profitable business (hint: you need to understand what profit producing activities are) What her life looked like with her young daughter while working full-time in corporate and starting her business on the side and meeting with clients at night Who was the first at home “team” member she hired? How she protects her mental health while managing multiple companies, teams and her family Top 4 tips on how to scale a business to a million in one year Her mission teaching life lessons to young girls vs. what they learn in school Why entrepreneurship was the solution to her problem not the aspiration Tips for how to gain your first clients Follow Kelly at... Website: kellyroachcoaching.com  Instagram: @kellyroachofficial ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Ever feel like you've been hit by a truck? Well, Jo Schaalman has and she is an expert in healing and recovery. Jo was a state champion gymnast, a nationally ranked diver and a diving coach. While prepping for medical school she was t-boned by a semi-truck during a cross-country bike tour. As a result of the accident, Jo was told that she wouldn't live a normal life, let alone become a doctor. Her recovery process was both physically and emotionally grueling, but through her healing she was able to unlock some universal healing principles that could not only help her, but other people as well. These discoveries became key foundations of the Conscious Cleanse. Because of her experience, Jo is driven to help people who think healing is out of their reach. Although she never became a doctor, Jo has been able to fulfill her lifelong mission of helping people heal. Jo Schaalman is the co-author of the book The Conscious Cleanse, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life and the newest book, The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook. She has led thousands of people through the online supported cleanse with her accessible and light-hearted approach. The Conscious Cleanse program been dubbed “the real deal” by Bobbi Brown, founder and chief creative officer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. On top of it all, Jo is also a mom of 2, ages 1 and 7 years old. In this episode, Jo and I chat about... Her personal journey from getting hit by a truck to overcoming pain How the conscious cleanse was created and the basis behind it Three things to think about everyday when you're eating and when you want to feel better Habits busy moms can implement to set themselves up for success around nutrition The importance of changing our mindset around health and our body ** Jo will be launching a live 14-Day Conscious Cleanse starting on Jan 12, 2022. For More Programs Click HERE. ** Follow Jo at... Website: www.consciouscleanse.com Instagram: @consciouscleanse Books: The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook // The Conscious Cleanse, 2nd Edition Freebies: FREE eCookbook - Healthy Holidays: 10 Recipes for Conscious Eating ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Consistency matters. Small wins accumulated day by day and week by week will snowball into tremendous results. Join me every Wednesday at 10am PST, LIVE on Instagram @StephanieUchima where I'll be recording these short live solo podcast episodes. Come ask questions, join the conversation and be part of the podcast every week! These lives will then air on the podcast every Friday.  Follow @StephanieUchima and mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 10am PST. ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Tonya Harris is an award-winning environmental toxin expert and the founder of Slightly Greener, offering busy women simple tips to reduce toxins without turning their family's lifestyle upside-down.  As a childhood leukemia survivor and mom of three (ages 17, 19, and 23), Tonya helps parents learn how toxins in the home can affect their family's health.  Tonya holds a Master's degree in holistic nutrition, board certification and multiple certificates in the environmental health field.  She has been featured in multiple publications and TV shows across the country sharing her expertise in environmental toxins, holistic nutrition and how toxins affect children. And her new book “The Slightly Greener Method” was released by Sourcebooks on August 3rd, 2021. In this episode, Tonya and I chat about... Experience having her first child in college and then launching an e-commerce business The ingredients she eliminated in her house to help her son's attention issues Other ingredients to get rid of in your house to make it “slightly greener” Tips on where and what to start eliminating in your house by using her R.E.A.D. method Her morning and nighttime wellness routine Advice on raising teenagers Follow Tonya at... Website: www.slightlygreener.com Instagram: @slightlygreener Book: The Slightly Greener Method ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Babita Trivedi is a certified financial planner with a passion for educating and empowering women in their financial lives. She helps her clients understand where they are financially, define where they want to be in the future, and give them strategies and tools to achieve those goals so they can feel less stress and be more confident in their future.  She's a mom of 2 (5 and 11 year old) who went through a huge career transition after having her first kid. In this episode we dive into her journey of going back to school and switching careers to everything you need to know to start planning for your financial future as a mom with young kids. Financial planning is way more than just excel projections, pie graphs and investment portfolios, it's about imagining the life you want to have when you retire. One of my favorite things she said to me offline was “I never knew my job would be mainly about helping people figure out what they want.” And that is so true! Follow Babita at: Company Website LinkedIn Free Financial Planning Consultation (CA, NY, NJ residents only) Resources: https://lifehappens.org/  ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima