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Parenting Courageously | Maria Toorpakai "A Different Kind of Daughter: The Girl Who Hid from the Taliban in Plain Sight" May 17, 2016

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Not even Taliban death threats could stop our guest Maria Toorpakai from fulfilling her destiny. Growing up in the conservative region of Waziristan where women have zero rights, Maria Toorpakai, age 4, burned all her dresses. Maria's father and brothers helped hide her female identity so she could play sports and roam freely as a boy. Now an internationally ranked squash player, Maria Toorpakai uses her platform to advocate women's rights. In her new memoir, "A Different Kind of Daughter: The Girl Who Hid from the Taliban in Plain Sight," Toorpakai shares, "Courage in Pakistan is often a fatal virtue." Still her courageous parents defied societal expectations and encouraged each of their children to live authentically, even if that meant putting their lives at risk. And Maria's mother, a school principal, continues to travel to dangerous territories in order to build schools for girls. You don't want to miss this provocative and empowering "Atomic Moms" discussion about having the courage to allow our children to be their truest selves. Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! For program notes go to www.atomicmoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting with Presence and Without Power Struggles May 10, 2016

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Ellie announces next week's brand new exciting interview, and then shares one of her all-time favorite podcast discussions with esteemed parenting expert Susan Stiffelman. Author of "Parenting with Presence" and "Parenting without Power Struggles", Susan is a leader in the conscious parenting movement. On Atomic Moms, Susan helps Ellie answer: How can we be the calm and loving leaders our children deserve? What % of interactions with our children are about getting them to do what we want? How can we strengthen our relationship with our sons and daughters at any age? How can we stop nagging and have our kids listen? And what the heck should we do if we are in a power struggle with an extended relative or in-law? You don't want to miss Susan's answers to these questions and more! You'll be going "there, there" every day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bravo TV Moms Talk "There Goes the Motherhood" May 03, 2016

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What if your mom-life were a reality series?! Award-winning parenting expert Jill Spivack and mom-guests Stefanie Fair and Meghan Conroy-Resich share it all on the new Bravo docu-series "There Goes the Motherhood" following six very different mamas in an eight week parenting group. In this funny, provocative, and honest podcast, we talk about how to "kid-proof our marriage", what we're willing to share of our children on social media (or on tv), and how we can find our own unique identity as parents regardless of societal pressures and family legacy. For episode notes and to continue the conversation, go to www.atomicmoms.com and find us on social media (@atomicmoms). Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes.com/atomicmoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin McGraw | One Powerful Revelation Apr 26, 2016

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Dr. Phil's sweeter half ROBIN McGRAW, a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, devoted mother and grandmother, and fierce philanthropist, sits down with Atomic Moms' Ellie Knaus for this in-depth interview. Robin encourages us to stop asking for permission in life and to go out and follow our passion! After revealing a heartbreaking moment in her own childhood, Robin shares: "You have a right to create your own legacy and a legacy for your children and your future grandchildren. You do not have to live the legacy that was dealt to you. You have a right to create your own." They also laugh about Robin's nontraditional (and kind of genius) approach to making sure their preschooler had enough time with dad after work. In honor of Mother's Day, Atomic Moms celebrates Robin's brand new ME O' MY collection ( like Ellie's faves Flossy Glossy, Chickee Chew, Nosey Cozy, and Handy Candy) inspired by happy times spent with Robin's favorite people: grandkids London and Avery. For podcast notes and links to the Me O' My collection, go to www.atomicmoms.com throughout the week. Continue the conversation on Twitter & Instagram: @atomicmoms and on our "Atomic Moms" Facebook page. Liked the podcast? Please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oprah Day with Teresa Palmer Apr 19, 2016

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Global film star Teresa Palmer compares "spiritual school" notes with girlfriend/host Ellie Knaus after their "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Super Soul Sessions 2" mom-date. Teresa speaks to the importance of cultivating self-love, while Ellie gives the play-by-play of every egoic moment starting with “what on earth to wear to a spiritual event?” The girlfriends also chat about paparazzi, Teresa’s upcoming “Year of No”, and how Ellie’s toddler Sabrina recently played with the hottest dad at the park….ergh, planet (Mr. “Hey Girl!” himself). For episode notes and to continue the conversation, go to www.atomicmoms.com and find us on social media (@atomicmoms). A very special thanks to Carl B. for our Super Soul sessions tickets and also to our dear friend/ musical genius/new Atomic Moms composer Jeremy Turner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bringing Home Baby Brother Apr 12, 2016

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Adoptive mama RUTH SMITH embraces the differences in her culturally diverse family. She and her husband are white, and their adopted sons are black. She speaks of her daily commitment to celebrate her sons' race, to honor their culture, and to be a conscious parent in a world that struggles with racism. She also laughs about the sleep deprivation and craziness that is inevitable when introducing a toddler to his newborn sibling! Check out www.atomicmoms.com for program notes. Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Choose Our Family Apr 06, 2016

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"Mom Solo" Evie Peck was nearing forty when she decided to start a family on her own. She discusses her choice to become a single mother with host Ellie Knaus and mom-friend-Bridget-Moloney-Sinclair. They chat about the unique challenges and upsides of parenting solo, societal assumptions, and how we are redefining family in the 21st century. Subscribe on iTunes! And for episode notes and the very first video version of Ellie's intro, go to www.atomicmoms.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Importance of Being Little | Bestselling Author Erika Christakis Mar 29, 2016

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Early childhood educator ERIKA CHRISTAKIS has dedicated her life to small children. This former preschool teacher and director, Yale Child Study Center lecturer, and mother of three chats with Ellie Knaus about her New York Times bestseller "The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really need From Grownups." Preschool has become the new Kindergarten, and that's a problem! She shares research that backs up the importance of play based, exploratory learning. And she talks about how classrooms are falling short with all their worksheets and tests and meaningless crafts, and how we can give our little ones what they need! Thank you in advance for leaving a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms if you enjoy this podcast! (It helps with our iTunes rankings. And we love hearing from you.) For more on this interview and podcast notes, check out: AtomicMoms.com throughout the week. xo Ellie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Messiness of Motherhood Mar 22, 2016

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JESS ZAINO captures the funny, raw, and honest moments of parenthood in the video diary series “New Mom Diaries” for TLC.com. This Emmy award nominated producer had no plans of becoming a mother until she was sitting at a Hollywood Health clinic for what she thought was the flu. Nothing is off limits when she and Ellie get together to chat about new mom life, including Jess’ weight gain, the strain a baby puts on a marriage, and the struggle to have true expression (and a very loud voice) while attempting to be a mindful parent. For episode notes, go to www.atomicmoms.com. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Comeback Birth Story : Second Time's A Charm Mar 15, 2016

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Marie Horrigan takes Atomic Moms mom friends Deanna Russo, Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, and host Ellie Knaus on a totally wild, completely unexpected, and super empowering birth journey that has changed the way she looks at parenting and the world at large. (And you'll never believe what her father ends up doing after the birth.) What makes this story extra special is how vastly different it is from her first traumatic birth experience. Healing is possible. And there's always the possibility that next time will be different. Atomic Moms believes it's imperative we share the good times and the difficult ones, the traumatic moments and the triumphant ones too. And we are honored that Marie allowed us to share both of her birth experiences on this episode. Follow on @atomicmoms, check out www.atomicmoms.com, and please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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