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Unplug, Together with Tiffany Shlain, Internet Pioneer Oct 22, 2020

Webby Awards founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain chats with host Ellie Knaus about how we can reboot our relationship with technology.

Thank goodness for the internet. We crave connectivity in these isolating times - and I felt so lucky this month to be able to meet my best friend's baby over Zoom - but what connections are we missing when we're glued to our screens?

In this conversation, we examine our own impulses when it comes to social media, newsfeeds, and online shopping, and we discuss what can be gained - in loving connections and creativity - if we follow in our guest's footsteps and take a "technology shabbat" one day a week.

Shlain's bestseller 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week is now available in paperback (8/20/20). Think you could do it? Listen up!

x Ellie Knaus

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Chelsea Clinton on Empowering the Next Generation and the "She Persisted" Children's Book Series Sep 29, 2020

Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter,#1 New York Times bestselling author, and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation shares with me (Ellie Knaus) steps we can take to empower the next generation. On the podcast, she gives us a glimpse of her own family life with three young children and reveals a never before shared mother-daughter moment from her own childhood when she truly "persisted”.

We also celebrate her new book SHE PERSISTED IN SPORTS: American Olympians Who Changed the Game, the third book in Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger’s #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted picture book series. She Persisted in Sports highlights American female athletes who have faced their own unique sets of challenges and excelled because of their persistence. Listen up! xx Ellie

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How to Ease Our Kids' Anxiety And Our Own | Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Renee Jain Sep 24, 2020

#262 - We're talking about signs of anxiety in our kids and how we can support them (and us!) in this wild and crazy, stomach churning time. 3x esteemed guest Dr. Shefali Tsabary (The Conscious Parent) is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from Columbia University. She specializes in the integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. Renee Jain, MAPP who received her masters in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania is the founder of child-psychology start-up GoZen! Together they’ve written the new kid’s book SUPERPOWERED: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience offering tools and strategies to tap into our five inherent super powers. Do you know what they are? Listen up. xx Ellie Knaus

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Elizabeth Lesser | Where the Feminist and Spiritual Paths Meet Sep 16, 2020

Oprah Winfrey calls Elizabeth Lesser, “a friend and one of our favorite spiritual teachers.” Co-founder of Omega Institute, New York Times bestselling author (Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow and Marrow: Love, Loss and What Matters Most), former midwife, and popular Ted Talk speaker, Elizabeth Lesser is here to discuss the power of the stories we tell ourselves, the #1 game-changer when it comes to self-care, and the ways in which we can begin to heal our society from the inside out. Her latest book is my new favorite! Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes (Sept 15,2020).

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Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Returns with Hot Button Parenting Decisions |The Whole-Brain Child's Bestselling Author Sep 01, 2020

#259 Respected parenting expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson (The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline) is back on the pod after our top-charting conversation this January on the power of showing up. (And Holy Moly have we ever needed to do that in 2020!) This time she’s here to discussback-to-school transitions, safety-based messaging (vs. threat-based messaging), and perennial hot button early parenting decisions. We also celebrate her new book The Bottom Line for Baby (Penguin Random House, Sep 01,2020).

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Social Anxiety and Pandemic FOMO | Tammin Sursok, Roxy Manning: Women on Top Podcast Aug 12, 2020

#258 Tammin Sursok (award-winning actress, 1.3 M followers on Instagram) and veteran red carpet host Roxy Manning join me for this cheeky podcast pairing! Listen to our Atomic Moms conversation about social anxiety, pandemic FOMO, and parenting right now. And then head over to Tammin and Roxy's raucous podcast "Women on Top" to hear stuff I've never shared on Atomic Moms! (Oh, here come the vulnerability shivers!!!). I had so much fun laughing with these women. I hope you find our conversations a fun diversion from 2020. xx Ellie Knaus

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Best-Selling Novelist J. Courtney Sullivan and Becky Friedman (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) on Mom Friends, Babysitters, and Moving Away Jul 01, 2020

Best-selling novelist J. Courtney Sullivan, known for Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, and Saints For All Occasions, chats with host Ellie Knaus about Friends and Strangers (Knopf, June 30, 2020). Ellie loops in their mutual mom-friend, Emmy-nominated children's show writer Becky Friedman (or Daniel Tiger’s Becky as she’s known on the pod). We get a glimpse into Becky and Courtney’s pre-kid friendship in NY, and we share our personal experiences related to the novel’s themes, such as fertility, privilege, and the fuzzy boundaries found between lonely new moms and the caregivers who love their children so much.

Also, don’t miss our recent Atomic Moms podcast: “Let’s Go There: Anti-Racism, The Pandemic , and Parenting Right Now”, guest co-hosted with Candace Trinchieri. (You can submit your fertility stories for Candace’s upcoming book Dream Redefined: The Struggle and Success of Infertility as a Woman of Color at infertilitystory.com.) We speak with Sophie Salvatore, who also happens to be Smith College ’04. Huzzah! My 15 year college reunion got cancelled so interviewing J. Courtney Sullivan ’03 and Sophie Salvatore ’04 this month felt like such a treat!

Like most, the pandemic is crushing my workflow. So join our newsletter atomicmoms.com so you don’t miss our next episode release. And chat with me on instagram @atomicmoms.

x Ellie

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Let's Go There: Anti-Racism, The Pandemic, and Parenting Right Now (Video Podcast!) Jun 18, 2020

#256 - Don’t miss our first video podcast available at atomicmoms.com! Candace Trinchieri and Sophie Salvatore share their personal experiences during this critical turning point in American history. We check my white privilege, laugh about school Zoom calls gone wrong, and stress the importance of talking to our children about race in preschool.

From sheltering-in-place for months on end to our collective grief over the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks and Ahmaud Arbery, we are facing a reckoning and a turning point as a country. There is so much for us to unpack from the parenting perspective. Join us!

xx Ellie Knaus

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Winning Shark Tank, Green Living, and Home Cleaning with Sarah Paiji Yoo, Blueland Founder + Toddler Mom May 05, 2020

#254 • Blueland CEO, co-founder Sarah Paiji Yoo speaks to us about green living, her deal-making moment on Shark Tank, and toddler parenting while running her company from her NYC apartment during the pandemic. We also share how her sustainability-driven company is changing how we clean our spaces and wash our hands. Blueland eliminates single-use plastic and all the dangerous clutter under my kitchen sink. With Blueland, I just drop the cleaning solution tablet into a Blueland “forever bottle”, add water, and voila! We’re cutting down on consumer costs, plastic waste, and carbon emissions. It's nice to have something to feel good about these days!

In this episode, we also discuss nap time tricks and resiliency tools she’s learned as a serial entrepreneur that we can all use during these challenging times. I can’t wait for you to listen!

X Ellie Knaus

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Pregnancy, Birth, and Mothering During Covid-19 | Mother.ly Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM Apr 17, 2020

#253 • Here's what you need to know when it comes to pregnancy, birth and Covid-19. Certified nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse, and mother of three, Diana Spalding talks us through these challenging times, including what expecting mothers need to know right now about their birthing plans (hospital, birthing center, or home birth). We always talk about how "It takes a village," so we also find out ways a mother can have a more connected experience after the baby arrives. Be sure to check out the first part of our series with Diana Spalding: "The Must-Have Mom Guide Right Now", available at atomicmoms.com and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our guest Diana Spalding is the Digital Education Editor at Motherly and the founder of Gathered Birth, a motherhood wellness center in Media, PA., as well as the author of THE MOTHERLY GUIDE TO BECOMING MAMA: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey along with Jill Koziol and Liz Tenety out April 14, 2020.

X Ellie Knaus

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The Must-Have Mom Guide for Right Now | Mother.ly Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM Apr 16, 2020

#252 • Feeling isolated and claustrophobic? Our community is here to help. We're talking: boundary setting, the best way to say no to obligations when you're facing overwhelm, and how to find clarity when everything feels upside down. Certified nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse, and mother of three young children, Diana Spalding is the Digital Education Editor at Motherly and the founder of Gathered Birth, a motherhood wellness center in Media, PA., as well as the author of THE MOTHERLY GUIDE TO BECOMING MAMA: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey along with Jill Koziol and Liz Tenety out April 14, 2020.This is part one of a two-part series with our guest Diana Spalding. Tomorrow we will be releasing Part 2: Pregnancy, Birth, and the Fourth Trimester During Covid-19. Be sure to find it by subscribing to this podcast, finding us at atomicmoms.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

X Ellie Knaus

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Glennon Doyle "Untamed" + Love in the Time of Coronavirus | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Mar 27, 2020

#251 • Glennon Doyle shares how to love in the time of coronavirus. This mother of three and #1 New York Times bestselling author of LOVE WARRIOR, CARRY ON, WARRIOR, and UNTAMED (March 2020) speaks with host Ellie Knaus about mother issues, anxieties, honoring our boundaries, and feeling all the feelings while housebound.

Moments after hopping off the phone with Glennon, we discovered my immunocompromised husband Adam has a 102 fever and is now in self-quarantine in our bedroom. I didn't realize it at the time, but this was exactly the conversation I needed to have in order to step bravely into this unknown. Luckily the kids are being hilarious though this mess. Follow along @atomicmoms.

Xx Ellie Knaus

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Social Distancing, Extreme Family Time, and Final Moments of Freedom | Internet Mom Friends Sonni Abatta and Ellie Knaus Mar 20, 2020

#250 • Who else needs a girlfriend call right about now? It's Day #6 of our Sztykiel family quarantine. It’s just been me, my handsome, funny immunocompromised husband Adam, and our preschooler and kindergartner at home. Am I losing it? A little. Is my germophobia through the roof? Absolutely. But hey! Reporter turned social media rockstar, blogger, and mother of 3 Sonni Abatta asked me to share some calmness and positivity on her podcast 30 Something with Sonni Abatta. Did I do that? Not really. BUT we did have a great time commiserating over the insanity that has wreaked havoc on our family life.

While I try to find the humor in this episode, I am keenly aware that it's a privilege to be able to spend this time together. And my heart goes out to everyone suffering during this difficult and unprecedented moment in history. This podcast was completed one hour before California Gov. Newsom issued a statewide “Stay at Home” order.

Stay safe. Stay well. Social distance!

Listen to the pod and check out 30 Something Podcast!

xx Ellie Knaus

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Embracing Sustainability in our Throwaway Culture | Zero Waste Expert Tara Button, BuyMeOnce.com Mar 17, 2020

#249 • How do we shop with a sustainable mindset? Cozy in for this comforting chat with British zero-waste expert Tara Button, a former advertising copywriter who couldn't stomach that she was selling people stuff they didn't actually need. She founded BUYMEONCE.com as a consumer guide for those of us who want to buy a quality item once and learn how to care for it. We discuss how to shop with a sustainable mindset, how to care for the things we already have, and her book A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life (Ten Speed Press).

These are uncertain times. Thank you for taking precautions with your sweet families by practicing social distancing. The elderly and those of us with immunocompromised spouses - like Adam - truly appreciate it. I'm aware that the elderly and children who depend on school lunches will be especially hit hard. I'll be donating to feedamerica.org. Check them out. New listeners, we have over 240 episodes. If you happen to come across any favorite moments or quotes from our experts, email me at hello@atomicmoms.com or DM on Instagram @atomicmoms and I may share them on social media, crediting you in the caption of course!

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x Ellie Knaus

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Be More with Less | Courtney Carver, Minimalist Expert & Project 333 Founder Mar 03, 2020

#248 • Minimalist expert Courtney Carver (@bemorewithless), Project 333 capsule wardrobe founder, and mother with MS shares how reassessing our relationship to “stuff” can be a powerful first step towards newfound confidence and financial independence, as well as overall health and happiness. Sound too good to be true? I can’t wait for you to take a listen.

xx Ellie Knaus

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Umm, Are My Kids Breaking Me? | Listener Q&A with Ellie and Adam Feb 19, 2020

#247 • Funny family update! Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel share their attempts to keep the peace with their tyrannical two year-old, what it's like for Adam to parent with an autoimmune disease, the surprising redirection Ellie's life seems to be taking, and more. Plus, Ellie announces our new biweekly release schedule. Thank you listeners on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for all your great questions!

xx Ellie Knaus

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Demystifying Puberty and "Decoding Boys" | Cara Natterson, M.D., best-selling author Feb 12, 2020

#246 • Pediatrician and best-selling author of the American Girl series juggernaut The Care and Keeping of You, Dr. Cara Natterson joins us on Atomic Moms to demystify puberty and talk about her new book for parents Decoding Boys: The Subtle Art of Raising Sons. In this honest and informative conversation we discuss when to have "the talk" with our kids about their changing bodies, raising teens in the digital age (yes, we're talking about porn too), and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster we can expect as our children reach adolescence.

x Ellie Knaus

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True Botanicals Hillary Peterson is Cleaning Up the Beauty Industry | Founder, CEO Feb 04, 2020

#245 • #CleanBeauty: True Botanicals CEO, founder, and mother of three HILLARY PETERSON joins us in studio for a heart-to-heart about raising a family while nurturing ambitions and the importance of educating ourselves about what dangers lurk in our skincare products.

Shortly after becoming a mother of twins Hillary was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The experience awakened her passion for non-toxic living. Alarmed by the chemicals in leading skincare brands, she spent eight years researching a solution, which in turn became her award-winning, eco-friendly clean beauty line True Botanicals, embraced by Olivia Wilde, Laura Dern, and Zazie Beetz.

In this relaxed and warm conversation, we talk about how each of our major health crises led to vipassana meditation retreats (and laugh about what happened once we got there), confess to our guilt-ridden working mom habits, and agree that I will take the 30-something rite of passage and finally try a "face oil".

x Ellie Knaus

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Britta Bushnell, PhD Returns | Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood Jan 28, 2020

#244 • Dr. Britta Bushnell is BACK, this time sharing her new book: Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Strength, and Resilience for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood (Sounds True, January 28, 2020). She shares the profound opportunity for transformation that comes with motherhood. We crack open cultural birthing expectations and how they are getting us stuck. I catch myself in a moment of ‘mom judgment’ and, together, we unravel what’s really behind it. Britta also offers healing tools for mothers who have experienced trauma. And we talk about how we can effectively ask partners for what we need and not alienate them with our directness -- a lesson I keep getting to practice. If you loved our previous two conversations, or if this is your introduction to Dr. Britta Bushnell’s work with mythology and womanhood, I can’t wait for you to listen!

xx Ellie Knaus

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Sundance 2020: Filmmakers Bridget Moloney + Claire Coffee on Making Art Out of Motherhood Jan 23, 2020

#243 • Actress Claire Coffee (Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector) and director Bridget Moloney share their excitement in premiering their short film BLOCKS -- an existential comedy about the mother of two young children who begins to spontaneously vomit plastic toy blocks -- at The Sundance Film Festival.

I find out what they're planning to wear to Park City, Claire's foolproof cocktail of choice, their altitude-proof skincare regimen, and what their lodging situation is like (bunk beds, perhaps?).

This is the story of two mom-friends who were creatively frustrated and feeling rejected, who decided to figure it out, and make something together.

I can't wait for you to hear Bridget and Claire's thoughts on how to take a bet on yourself and trust your own voice even when you're neck deep in childrearing.

x Ellie Knaus

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How to Interrupt Your ANXIETY and Finally Calm Down with Dr. Kathleen Smith | “Everything Isn’t Terrible” Jan 16, 2020

#242 • Do you live with anxiety? If so, how does it show up in your relationships? For example, are you over-involved with your extended family, or do you make up excuses to avoid them?

We all have our tricks for managing anxiety. (Mine is procrastination). And psychologist Dr. Kathleen Smith, author of Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down (Hachette Books, Dec 2019), encourages us to curiously examine our anxiety and our efforts to squelch it. Many of us try to control other people, myself included. "Because when we feel anxious, we often try to make other people change," she writes. "We try to calm everyone else down so we can finally relax. But if you can work on managing yourself in these relationships, it’s likely that your family, your workplace, and even the greater world will calm down a little too." So we pinpoint some ways that we can follow through on this.

Throughout the episode Dr. Kathleen Smith offers tools for how we can live a calmer, more authentic life, one that isn't defined by what other people think or feel. Sounds liberating, doesn't it?

x Ellie Knaus

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"The Whole-Brain Child" and "The Power of Showing Up" | Best-Selling Author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Jan 08, 2020

#241 • 2x best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson discusses how we can show up for our kids even when they’re making it really hard for us, how we can stay regulated when sh*t hits the fan, how we can gage if we have a ‘secure attachment’ (and why that matters), and what to do when you find yourself in a pressure cooker situation and parenting for an audience.

We use Dr. Bryson’s latest book, co-authored with Dan Siegel: The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired (A Ballantine Hardcover, On-Sale January 7, 2020) as a jumping off point for our discussion and I can’t wait for you to take a listen! x Ellie Knaus

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In the Kitchen with Catherine McCord @Weelicous Dec 18, 2019

#240 • From fashion show runways to celebrity kitchens, Catherine McCord feels right at home. In celebration of Catherine’s third cookbook The Smoothie Project,debuting December 17, 2019 and already the #1 New Release in Cooking for Kids on Amazon, we cover everything from how she transitioned from Glamour cover model to culinary chef, and how McCord built her company Weelicious after becoming a mother. We myth bust all my smoothie hang ups, like: “What about all the sugar?” and discuss the health benefits for our children. And you won’t want to miss her parenting suggestion for how to shut down that “…but I’m still hungry” bedtime whine. Listen up!

Xx Ellie Knaus

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Kate Northrup | Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms Dec 11, 2019

#239 • Best-selling author Kate Northrup joins Ellie on Atomic Moms to discuss time management for busy moms, how exactly we’re supposed to “do less”, how to break through newborn-land isolation, why tracking our menstrual cycle can increase productivity, and how to ask for help when your family's health is falling apart.

As an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire that reaches hundreds of thousands globally and speaks to us about her second book Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms.

Kate invites us all to “do less” with her in this episode, and I’m so in. Will you join me?

Xx Ellie Knaus

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Separation Anxiety + "The Invisible String" Bestselling Phenomenon | Patrice Karst Dec 04, 2019

#238 • The bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String has helped countless families with separation anxiety and loss. Patrice Karst, author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the co-author of The Invisible String Workbook speaks with us about how this independently published book made it around the world, why it’s healing message is so important today, and the exciting backstory of her new Invisible String series (published by Little, Brown Books, Dec 3rd, 2019).

Hope you all survived the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and made beautiful memories with your little ones. Post-Thanksgiving, I find that my kids have a really hard time heading back to school. The separation anxiety kicks in deep after so much fun, quality time with family. Thankfully, this week on the podcast, guest Patrice Karst has the most heart-warming solution to this challenging struggle. Can’t wait for you to take a listen.

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Momboss Medley: The Three Founders of Lovevery, State Bags, Aden + Anais Nov 21, 2019

#237 -Listening to entrepreneur podcasts like How I Built This, I can’t help but want to dig deeper into the guest’s personal lives. I want to ask crazy questions like: When building an empire, does your husband ever feel needy or jealous of your success? Or did your withholding mother drive you to prove yourself to the world? What kind of snacks do you keep at the office? You know, questions people don’t typically ask unless they’re your close girlfriend. And while I don’t know these wildly successful founders personally, Atomic Moms podcast felt like the perfect opportunity to do that. In this compilation episode, we share highlights with three trailblazing founders: Jessica Rolph, Jacq Tatelman, and Raegan Moya-Jones. I can’t wait for you to listen.

First up, Multi-million dollar company founding social entrepreneur, and super interesting/fun mom of three JESSICA ROLPH geeks out with us over baby brain development and start up family life. Jessica co-founded and sold the #1 organic baby food company Happy Family - selling it for hundreds of millions of dollars - and is now putting her heart and soul into Lovevery, play products designed by child development experts.

Then we catch up with Jacq Tatelman, Brooklyn-based social impact entrepreneur and mom of two is co-founder and creative director of the wildly popular STATE bags and the co-creator of the non-profit foundation Country Roads Foundation, est. in 2009.

And finally, we're talking to the creative entrepreneur who put baby swaddle blankets on the map and, eh hem, in Prince George’s “coming home from the hospital” photos, Australian mother of four RAEGAN MOYA-JONES. She shares with Atomic Moms what she learned building a $100 million company Aden + Anais from her kitchen table while raising four daughters. Enjoy!

X Ellie Knaus

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How to Raise a Boy in 2019 |Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D. Nov 13, 2019

#235 - MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D.,clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares transformational insights from his extensive studies and his book How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men (TarcherPerigee, April 2019). We discuss discipline and the single most important factor that shapes how a boy learns. This is a conversation every educator and parent will want to hear. You may have first heard this episode in April 2019. It's worth a revisit!

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The Fifth Trimester: A Working Mom's Guide | Lauren Smith Brody & Kate Bolduan Nov 07, 2019

#235 - CNN host Kate Bolduan and former Glamour executive editor Lauren Smith Brody give tips for heading back to work after having kids.

Just back from maternity leave, Kate Bolduan gives us three momhacks for transitioning back to work. And Fifth Trimester founder Lauren Smith Brody shares lessons from her fun, comforting, and informative book: The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Success After Baby. We talk about changing workplace culture, the gender pay gap as it relates to mamas, how to ask for flex time, signs of postpartum mood disorder, and what to do if you have the sudden itch to quit. You may have first heard this episode in April 2018. It's worth a revisit! And it perfectly pairs with our recent podcast: Fair Play | NYT Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky on Rebalancing Family Responsibilities and Reclaiming Your Time with Eve Rodsky.

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Family House Call | Flu Shot Rebellion, The 'Microdate', and The Silent Soccer Game Oct 30, 2019

#234 - Join Adam and me on our experimental 'microdate', the latest trend in staying connected after kids. In this episode, Coach Adam discusses what to do when your kid's soccer team loses every single game, and Ellie takes a premature super mom victory lap for organizing a flu shot house call for the whole family using a popular medical app. We report back after it goes horribly, insanely, outrageously awry.

You should definitely not take ANY advice from us. Enjoy!

Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel

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Fair Play | NYT Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky on Rebalancing Family Responsibilities and Reclaiming Your Time Oct 23, 2019

#233 - A current New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine bookclub pick, FAIR PLAY by Eve Rodsky tackles the question: how can we share domestic responsibilities in a fair and systematic way so that mothers can reclaim their lives from the thankless time-suck of “invisible labor”? Backed with a Harvard Law degree and organizational management know-how, Eve Rodsky is here to share a clear cut system for our modern families. I don’t know about your household, but in ours, too much is falling through the cracks, from forgotten school forms to cherished relationships with friends. We’ve got this one life; how are we going to consciously choose to live it? Eve helps us cut through the crap and figure out a fair approach to managing our domestic lives. Adam and I have just started implementing this system and our marriage is stronger for it. Listen up!

Xx Ellie

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Actress Malin Akerman, Dr. Marika Lindholm | The Solo Mom: Redefining Single Motherhood, Plus Support Oct 16, 2019

#232 - Actress Malin Akerman (Watchmen, Couples Retreat, Billions) and Dr. Marika Lindholm (ESME.com founder) share their personal experiences as single mothers and ways in which we can support the 15 million single parent caregivers in America, including, but not limited to military moms, single moms, divorced moms, and widowed moms.

Our first guest Malin Akerman speaks to the challenges, lessons, and wins during her first year of motherhood that coincided with her divorce and shares the way she introduced co-parenting to the equation with her husband Jack Donnelly, whom she married last year.

And sociologist Dr. Marika Lindholm shares her mission behind ESME.com "Empowering Solo Moms Everywhere". In this wide-ranging conversation, we also discuss our own upbringings with single mothers and the new anthology Dr. Lindholm co-edited We Got This: Solo Mom Stories of Grit, Heart, and Humor, including essays by Anne Lamott, Amy Poehler, and 75 solo mothers. Xx Ellie Knaus

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The Mother's Transformative Journey + How to Strengthen Your Marriage | Britta Bushnell, PhD Oct 09, 2019

#231 - This week on Atomic Moms we're highlighting two previously aired conversations with one of our most beloved guests: Britta Bushnell PhD with “The Mother’s Journey” and “How to Strengthen Your Marriage After Children”.

In this raw and real conversation, Britta and Ellie discuss the challenges of emotional intimacy in marriage after kids and the ways in which we can learn to reconnect as a couple post-children. We also dive deep into mythology, motherhood, and the identity shift we experience as mamas. Dr. Britta brings healing light to the unique challenges and shifts we experience as mamas and walks us through powerful steps to rekindle intimacy with our partner.

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Beautycon: GloZell Green, Queen of Youtube (5M followers) + Sonni Abatta on All Things Beauty Oct 03, 2019

With nearly 5 million Youtube followers and credits including Trolls and Wreck It Ralph 2, The Queen of Youtube GloZell Green has done it all, including a sit down interview with President Barack Obama at The White House.

In this live episode in front of an audience of diehard GloZell fans, we discuss everything from screen-time (how does a Youtube star manage to get an iPad away from her toddler?) to the harsh realities of becoming a first-time mother at forty-four. We dispel the myth of the "overnight sensation" and share her secrets to longevity as a content creator. Since this podcast is a live recording straight from the world's largest beauty convention Beautycon and hosted by our friends at The Jane Club, we had to get the inside scoop on GloZell's signature look: green lipstick. After all, when she went to the White House, she gave three tubes of the same green lipstick to President Obama to give to Michelle and their daughters who happen to be huge fans as well.

We also chat with supermom Sonni Abatta, news anchor turned blogger and podcaster about how she looks so damn refreshed even after having three kids in five years! We're talking about skincare, makeup, and flirting with Botox.

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Dan Kois "How to Be a Family" | A Global Parenting Expedition Sep 25, 2019

#229 - Quick! Find your passport! DAN KOIS, Slate editor, founding host of the podcast Mom and Dad Are Fighting, and contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine, joins us on Atomic Moms to chat about the truly insane year his family spent traveling the world, hilariously captured in his new book: HOW TO BE A FAMILY: THE YEAR I DRAGGED MY KIDS AROUND THE WORLD TO FIND A NEW WAY TO BE TOGETHER (Little, Brown; Publication Date: 9/17/19). We find out what it's like packing up your family and spending three months living in four vastly different locales: New Zealand, The Netherlands, Costa Rica, and... Kansas. He shares what he found once outside the coastal elite bubble. And we discuss "tall poppy syndrome" vs. the American hunger for exceptionalism — Speaking of my own hunger for exceptionalism, don't forget to rate, review, and give us five stars! Kidding. Not really. It does help new listeners find us. I'm eager for you to hear about Dan's travels and insights he gleaned as a father breaking out of the suburban dad mold. Bring mosquito spray!

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"When the Kids Get Sick" Survival Guide | Becky Friedman, Nikki DeLoach, Caissie Levy Sep 18, 2019

#228 - New! How do you make it through the week when - surprise - the kids get sick? Quarantined in her podcast studio, Ellie Knaus sends out the mom-bat signal to returning beloved guests: Emmy-winner Becky Friedman (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) and actress Nikki DeLoach. We break down: favorite hand sanitizers, back up babysitters, the social anxiety of having the kid with the cough, and what these mothers do to reboot before heading to work after all night up with the kids. We've all heard the show must go on, but Ellie also shares a truly incredible moment from her interview with Caissie Levy, ya know, Elsa in Frozen, the Broadway Musical about a recent experience when her toddler fell ill right before an evening performance.

Also, thank you for all the love re: last week's episode "Apocalyptic Anxiety" with Claire Coffee and Bridget Moloney. Would you believe all three of us ended up with kids home sick from school. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! x Ellie Knaus

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Apocalyptic Anxiety, Plus Making New Mom Friends | Claire Coffee, Bridget Moloney, Ellie Knaus Sep 11, 2019

#227 - Decade-long friends Claire Coffee (actor), Bridget Moloney (director/actor), and Ellie Knaus compare notes on their apocalyptic anxieties, commiserate over the awkwardness of making "back-to-school" mom friends, and play a round of "I'm So Jealous!" The returning bi-coastal mom squad also discuss their post-bedtime reading and watching rituals (hello, HBO's Succession), acknowledge the trickier parts of parenting, and get the New York private school admissions lowdown.

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Xx Ellie Knaus

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The Motherhood Mind Game | A Pep Talk with NYT bestselling author Leslie Anne Bruce Sep 04, 2019

#226 - A five-time New York Times bestselling co-author, returning Atomic Moms guest, and Lauren Conrad's frequent collaborator/b.f.f., LESLIE ANNE BRUCE joins us in our podcast studio to discuss the MIND GAME that is early motherhood and her new book You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You (September - Hachette Book Group). We discuss why Newborn-land is so treacherous for Type A overachievers. We share our birth experiences and the post-baby marriage fireworks (not the pretty kind). And we compare notes on how we organize our lives now that we both have two kids. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

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Mastering Back-to-School: Teacher Jennifer Hunt + Dr. Natasha Beck (@Dr.OrganicMommy) Aug 28, 2019

#225 - Dr. Natasha Beck, equipped with a doctorate in clinical pediatric neuropsychology, and teacher Jennifer Hunt, a second generation early childhood educator, help us tackle the home and classroom fronts in order to give our listeners the tools we need to crush this school year!

First, I have Dr. Natasha Beck walk me through “the systems” she has in place for her own young family and what a non-chaotic day could look like at our house if we make some simple but deliberate changes in our routine. We tackle everything from getting to school on time, to mastering the school lunch, to transitioning into the late afternoon without backpacks and shoes all over the floor, as well as techniques for soothing that “after-school” attitude. I even toss in a listener question: How a mother can find more patience with her three year-old now that she’s exhausted from a newborn? Cause honestly, who doesn't hope for a little more patience during major transitions.

And then I have a parent-teacher meeting with Jennifer Hunt, a second generation early childhood educator. “The best preschool teacher in the world” according to my daughter Sabrina shares with me how the heck she gets all those little kids to actually listen, what advice she has for concerned parents of “the new kid”, what it’s like having her own toddler start preschool, and how you might approach a teacher to be your ally if you’re having behavioral issues at home. Finally, we share children’s books tacking separation anxiety and back-to-school you’ll want to add to your bedtime reading. x Ellie Knaus

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Who's Watching Us? | Claire Coffee + Bridget Moloney-Sinclair Jun 26, 2019

BFF’s actress Claire Coffee, director Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, and host Ellie Knaus warm up to summer with travel talk and "family gap year" dreams and bring levity to the bone-chilling subject of privacy in 2019.

In this conversation, we address nanny cams, security cams, data collection, and if there’s any point in trying to protect their children’s faces on social media. Claire discusses her parenting theory regarding “specialness”. And Bridget introduces the listener question from Ann Shrake and Vivian Lee:

“If you could take your family anywhere in the world for a year, where would you go?”

We want to hear from YOU: where would you take your “family gap year”?

X Ellie Knaus

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One Bad Mother Host Theresa Thorn on Career Shifts and Gender Exploration Jun 19, 2019

Theresa Thorn, host of the beloved “One Bad Mother” comedy podcast and mom of 3, joins us to celebrate her glorious new children’s book It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, illustrated by Noah Grigni.

In this episode, Ellie geeks out over how Theresa has co-hosted over 300 episodes of One Bad Mother, how she keeps the love alive with her high-school sweetheart turned husband, American Public Radio show host and Maximum Fun founder Jesse Thorn, and all that she has learned exploring gender with her children, including her daughter who identifies as transgender and her son who loves everything B-O-Y.

I can’t wait for all of you to check out the sweetness that is: It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity.

Xx Ellie Knaus

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School's Out! Plus Dad's in the Hot Seat | Adam Sztykiel + Ellie Knaus Jun 12, 2019

Happy Father’s Day! In this family check in, we discuss our tactics for entertaining our kids over summer break, and we catch up with my husband with the impossible last name.

Interrupting our conversational flow, graduating preschooler Sabrina puts Adam in the hot seat and asks questions better than her mother.

And because it's the end of another school year, and we’re all grappling with the wacky passage of time thing, I recount an awkward dad moment at the neighborhood park when my kid-free past collided with a very sniffly present moment. xx Ellie Knaus

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The Sunscreen Controversy + Gut Health for Beautiful Skin | Dr. Whitney Bowe, Dermatologist, Research Scientist Jun 05, 2019

#221 - Did you see the FDA's recent sunscreen announcement? Not only are sunscreen chemicals absorbed into our blood, but it remains unclear whether 12 ingredients currently used in sunscreens are safe! We need to protect ourselves and our kids from skin cancer, but what’s a parent to do?

Well, of course, Ellie calls the best in skincare to find out. Dr. Whitney Bowe, research scientist, dermatologist, and mom, shares her thoughts on Atomic Moms about this latest sunscreen controversy, and how we can best protect our health.

And then, we riff on the microbiome, the gut-brain-skin axis, and the importance of cultivating the gut’s good bacteria in order to support our immune system, mental health, and our skin. Dr. Bowe’s Dir ty Looks: The Secret to Beautiful Skin isfull of scientific research and simple lifestyle changes with a big impact. This episode is for anyone who has ever suffered from anxiety or IBS or inflammation. Pretty much everyone who listens to Atomic Moms!

xx Ellie Knaus

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Parenting Without Ego | Dr. Shefali Tsabary, clinical psychologist, NYT bestselling author May 29, 2019

#220 - New intro/ interview aired May 31, 2016. With the recent College Admissions Scandal, this Atomic Moms replay couldn’t be more timely. Conscious parenting trailblazer and 2x Atomic Moms guest Dr. Shefali Tsabary returns to talk about ego, boundaries, and all the psychological sticky stuff that comes with parenting. Her New York Times bestseller The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering our Children , The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting, and her appearance on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday has changed the conversation from how can we fix our kids to how can we heal ourselves. As Oprah Winfrey declared at a live event I attended, "Parents...you will be wowed and awed by her." Listeners, we can't wait to hear what you think/feel.

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Hollywood Director Julia Hart on Filmmaking, Confidence, and Motherhood May 22, 2019

#219 - Julia Hart shares her personal odyssey from HS English teacher to screenwriter and feature film director. Rachel Brosnahan, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and David Strathairn are just a few of the respected actors bringing her stories to life. In this in-studio conversation, Julia reveals how becoming a mother empowered her to step into the role of director and how motherhood influences the stories she tells. And Ellie shares an empowering matrilineal secret found in her grandmother’s locket. Also, we also discuss the importance of owning our stories as well as the sensitivities necessary in writing a character of another race. xx Ellie Knaus

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Jordan Reid of Ramshackle Glam Returns | Our Tell-All Conversation: Anxiety, Divorce, + Falling on Our Faces May 15, 2019

#218: Blogger phenom Jordan Reid of RamshackleGlam.com returns for our tell-all conversation on anxiety, divorce, falling on our faces, and her new project: The Big Activity Book For Anxious People (Penguin Random House, May 2019) co-created with illustrator Erin Williams, which is currently #1 in Art Therapy and Relaxation on Amazon. We’re talking: perfectionistic tendencies, anxiety attacks, massive life transitions, and her new single mom life. OH, and we swap tales of hitting our absolute most humiliating rock bottoms before we became “recovering actors” in L.A. Schadenfreude for all! Love, Ellie Knaus

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$100M "Aden + Anais" Baby Swaddle Co. Founder + Mom of 4: Raegan Moya-Jones on "What It Takes" and What She's Learned Getting There May 08, 2019

#217: We're talking to the creative entrepreneur who put baby swaddle blankets on the map and, ahem, in Prince George’s 'coming home from the hospital' photos! Australian mother of four RAEGAN MOYA-JONES shares with Atomic Moms what she learned building a $100 million company Aden + Anais from her kitchen table while raising four daughters. In this friendly and vulnerable conversation, we learn what Moya-Jones’s difficult relationship with her mother taught her about parenting and how she shared the invisible labor on the home front with her spouse. We also get this ultimate #momboss’s #1 hiring tip, what mother entrepreneurs need to keep in mind when launching their passion project, and important things to consider when scaling a business. Check out Raegan’s What It Takes: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds (May 7, 2019). Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Ellie Knaus

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The Daily Show's Desi Lydic | Maternal Wage Gap, Gender Equality, + our Southern Blonde's Guide to Surviving Family Politics May 01, 2019

The Daily Show correspondent and toddler wrangler DESI LYDIC chats about her recent globe-trotting adventures to Iceland, Namibia, and Spain in order to find out how America can do better with the Gender Gap. (The United States ranks flipping #49!). We talk about the time she flew across the country for her dream job interview that happened to coincide with a not yet revealed pregnancy. (Would you tell your potential boss if you were pregnant?) And since we're southern blondes, we share our hot tips for keeping things civil-ish when visiting our Fox News loving families back home. (We love you Moms.) We also give a Daniel Tiger shout, commiserate about not being our kid's favorite parent, and we can't wait for all y'all to watch her special The Daily Show Presents Desi Lydic: Abroad debuting Monday, May 13, at 11 pm ET/PT.

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There's a Toddler in My Art Studio| Finding Space with Madeline Donahue, Painter and Sculptor Apr 24, 2019

#215: Brooklyn-based painter and sculptor MADELINE DONAHUE uses her work to celebrate the postpartum body and explore the overwhelming physical intimacy of early motherhood. In our conversation, this extraordinary artist and funny, dear friend shares how she carves out time and space to create, how she juggles her responsibilities as an artist and mother, and what it’s like to raise a kid with the boy she met when they were 12! Sign up for our newsletter at atomicmoms.com so you can be the first to know about our atomic moms x madeline donahue limited edition t-shirt collaboration! xx Ellie Knaus

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How to Raise a Boy in 2019 | Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D. Apr 11, 2019

In this thought-provoking conversation, MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D.,clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares transformational insights from his extensive studies and his book How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men (TarcherPerigee, April 2019). We discuss discipline and the single most important factor that shapes how a boy learns. This is a conversation every educator and parent will want to hear. Listen up! xx Ellie Knaus

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The College Admissions Scandal: Parenting Lessons from the Fallout | Robin Berman, MD Mar 20, 2019

#213: The Operation Varsity Blues bribery scheme, you guys! Last week Lori Loughlin, Aunt Becky on Full House, was arrested and released on one million dollar bail. Thirty-three parents have been indicted so far, and when the news of the bribery scheme broke, the US attorney for the district of Massachusetts made it clear who was responsible, saying, “The parents are the prime movers of this fraud.”

What motivates some parents to risk everything to get their kids into elite colleges? What can we all learn as parents from this terrible mess?

Our esteemed guest Dr. Robin Berman, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, GOOP contributor, and author of Permission to Parent, admits this problem is “so insidious and starts at preschool.”

So how do we raise our children with integrity in a world that’s feeling more and more like a Lifetime movie? Listen up! Robin Berman, MD, helps us make sense of the college admissions scandal and reminds us of the true meaning of successful parenting. xx Ellie Knaus

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Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. HERE'S HOW. | Expert Pattie Fitzgerald (New Intro) Mar 13, 2019

#212: In the fall out of the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland, child safety expert Pattie Fitzgerald shares how to prevent child sexual abuse. Because it’s not just happening behind closed doors at fancy estates, it’s happening in church communities, family reunions, and even doctors offices. Last year (March 2018), we recorded a conversation with an audience of parents. We’re sharing that along with a brand new statement from Fitzgerald regarding the Michael Jackson allegations.

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The Longest Shortest Time Hillary Frank on Weird Parenting Wins Mar 06, 2019

Before you were a mom, did you think you'd be a good one? In this in-studio conversation with Hillary Frank, creator of the award-winning podcast The Longest Shortest Time, contributor to This American Life, and author of WEIRD PARENTING WINS: Bathtub Dining, Family Screams, and Other Hacks from the Parenting Trenches, we swap babysitting stories from our youth, where we find creative inspiration, and how we create work-family boundaries. We share our favorite weird parenting wins and our latest parenting challenges with our extroverted daughters. We also discuss Frank's recent, wildly popular The New York Times opinion piece "The Special Misogyny Reserved for Mothers" and how the parenting landscape has changed in the past decade. Listen up! Ellie Knaus

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Existential Anxiety and Target | Claire Coffee, Bridget Moloney, Ellie Knaus Feb 27, 2019

#210 Claire Coffee (six seasons of NBC's GRIMM) and Bridget Moloney (AFI Directing Workshop for Women) are back to discuss mom anxiety! We're sharing our most neurotic fears, questionable spending habits, and how to kick digital addiction. Join us! xx Ellie Knaus

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"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest Talk Feb 20, 2019

Marriage after kids is frigging hard! Luckily, Atomic Moms guests have given earth-shattering insights into relationships after kids. We're sharing six of our favorite relationship advice moments from experts and mothers in the thick of it. Featuring conversations with Dr. Laura Berman, Britta Bushnell, Emily Price, Nathalie Savell, Karisa Bruin, and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, we're talking sex, blended family boundaries, and what drives us nuts. Listen up! x Ellie Knaus

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@AtomicMoms Mailroom | 'Relationships' Q and A with Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel Feb 13, 2019

Whoohoo! Our marriage survived this podcast recording! Adam is back as my wingman in this fun and cozy Valentine’s ‘Listener Q and A' edition of Atomic Moms. The critic in my head wants to say, “What makes you worthy of giving relationship advice?” Welp. We aint perfect but we’re still married after 12 years and two kids, which in Hollywood is nothing to sneeze at. Take our advice with a grain of Himalayan salt, but keep us company on our date night in the garage. Special thanks to #atomicmamas Missy, Kelsey, Michelle, Angela, and all of our listeners who submitted questions for us! I look forward to sharing more of them in the near future. Next Week: We're revisiting the best relationship advice we’ve gotten on the pod in our 200+ eps. Listen up! Ellie Knaus

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The Worst Parenting Tips in History (You're Doing Great!) | Jennifer Traig, ACT NATURAL: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting Feb 06, 2019

We could be so much worse at this parenting thing! Modern parents are making themselves crazy trying to do everything right, and it's time we give ourselves a break. I've enlisted the help of JENNIFER TRAIG, author of ACT NATURAL: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting (January 8, 2019), to give us some historical perspective on this raising kids gig. In our "How Not To" parent conversation, we discuss Traig's hilarious research findings detailing the worst choices parents have made throughout history, her own family's genius "Bad Choices Day", and the perks of sibling rivalry. Listen up! Ellie Knaus

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Story Pirates | Lee Overtree, Co-Conspirator in Bringing Kids' Ideas to Life! Feb 01, 2019

#206 Story Pirates artistic director LEE OVERTREE chats with Atomic Moms podcast about all things STORY PIRATES, including elementary school creative writing workshops in underserved communities, performances across the country, two young adult books, and an award-winning music album. The New York Times raves, "Whether you're a pirate, a parent, or an elementary school student, the results are theatrical treasure." It's also the crazy popular family friendly podcast we have playing in our car at all times, about a bunch of story pirates who take children’s stories and turn them into sketch comedy or musical performances.

On Atomic Moms podcast, Lee shares: "It is profoundly moving to see what you can do to a child's life by applying your creativity to amplifying their voice." We discover the power of being a student's "co-conspirator" in the classroom, and we learn how Lee went from drumming in a Harlem kindergarten dance class to founding a community of like-minded artists who are changing the lives of children across the country... and making our family's preschool commute a heck of a lot more enjoyable. xx Ellie Knaus

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How She Does It | STATE bags co-founder + creative director Jacq Tatelman Jan 23, 2019

#205: Our chat with Jacq Tatelman is more energizing than a full night's rest, not that we'd remember what that's like. This Brooklyn-based social impact entrepreneur and mom of two is co-founder and creative director of the wildly popular STATE bags and the co-creator of the non-profit foundation Country Roads Foundation, est. in 2009. Her brain-child STATE bags has donated hundreds of thousands of backpacks to kids in need in the United States through their buy-one, give-one model. It also happens to be the bag I carry with me, and share with my 18 month-old Eliza, every single day.

In this episode, we get an inside look at the wife/husband team behind State Bags, including the darkest hour in the creation of their company and how they pushed through. We chat about what entrepreneurial lessons Tatelman gleamed from her childhood and what snacks she buys for the office. And we also share the origin story behind the Tatelman family’s passion project “Camp Power”, celebrating its 11th year giving underprivileged NYC kids the chance to experience the wonders of summer camp.

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I'm So Jealous | Claire Coffee + Bridget Moloney-Sinclair Jan 16, 2019

Kicking off 2019, longtime pals actor Claire Coffee and director Bridget Moloney-Sinclair discuss everything from Bridget’s naughty book picks to Claire's tips for getting as much work done as humanely possible during school hours. I chronicle my all-time favorite “parenting comedown” story involving bathtub puke and the Academy Awards, share how my long-time dry cleaner verbally attacked me (which would be straight out of a Seinfeld episode if it hadn't been so scary), and admit I ordered an outdoor play system without thinking it through (How are they SO expensive? I'm embarrassed I spent so much). And after weeks of no school, the moms share their screen-time favorites. Giggle along with our tongue in cheek ridiculousness. And for more show notes, go to atomicmoms.com! x Ellie Knaus

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The Empathy Effect: Neuroscience-Based Keys to Connection | Dr. Helen Riess, Harvard Medical School Dec 19, 2018

Dr. Helen Riess, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, speaks with Ellie Knaus about her new book The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences. We discuss the straightforward steps Dr. Riess uses to teach empathy and what up to date scientific research reveals about empathy. In a Legally Blonde inspired moment, Ellie pitches her own empathy-related research study idea and is expecting a call from Harvard any minute now. In the meantime, Dr. Riess suggests how empathy can diffuse stressful situations and decrease caregiver burn out and shares why ‘optimal frustration’ is good for our kids. Lastly, she offers a quick tool for calming our nervous system this holiday season.

Dr. Riess is the founder and chief scientist of Empathetics, Inc. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, TIME, NPR, and HuffPost. For more show notes, go to atomicmoms.com! x Ellie Knaus

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Disney's Frozen on Broadway Star Caissie Levy Teaches Us How to Let It Go Dec 12, 2018

#202: Broadway star CAISSIE LEVY (RENT, WICKED, HAIRSPRAY) is now originating the role of Queen Elsa in the stage adaptation of the Disney juggernaut FROZEN. She chats with me about what it’s like playing Elsa in this historical year for women, the ways she helps her rambunctious two and a half year-old burn off steam in the city, and the secret as to why Let It Go resonates with so many people from all walks of life. We also talk about how ambition and professional high standards can seem at odds with raising children and how she manages to stay on top of her game. Finally, since she portrays the most famous big sister of all time, I ask her to give some “big sis” pointers to our five year-old Sabrina. Listen up and Let It Go! x Ellie Knaus

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Mike Birbiglia: "The New One" on Broadway| Hilarious, Reluctant Father of the First Year Dec 05, 2018

#201: Comedian, director, and bestselling author MIKE BIRBIGLIA chats with host Ellie Knaus about his reluctance in becoming a father and his hilarious and moving solo show "The New One", a New York Times Critics' Pick, currently running on Broadway at the Cort Theater. Listen up! x Ellie

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#200: Our Family Life is a Sitcom. Seriously! (Plus the Piñata Story) |Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel Nov 28, 2018

I couldn't be more excited to share that we're in the thick of writing a multi-camera sitcom for ABC inspired by our family and the pod. In this episode, my husband, screenwriter Adam Sztykiel and I discuss what it's like working together as a writing team and take a moment to celebrate Atomic Moms' double century episode by sharing secrets to the podcast's longevity.

Stick through the sweet reflective moments about how inspiring you, atomic moms listeners, are, because it gets super salty when we share our latest (and maybe greatest) parenting failure. You'll never EVER look at a toddler's birthday party piñata the same way.

Don't forget to subscribe. Upcoming guests include comedian Mike Birbiglia and Caissie Levy, aka Elsa from the Broadway adaptation of Frozen, the musical! xx Ellie Knaus

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ABC has landed for developmentBecause Kids, a half-hour family comedy inspired by the Atomic Moms podcast, from Undateable creator Adam Sztykiel and his wife Ellie Knaus, who created and hosts the podcast, Lonely Island’s production shingle Party Over Here (with Becky Sloviter), and CBS TV Studios. - Deadline.com

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mom Confidence, Sopranos Family Lessons, + Finding Strength through Chronic Illness Nov 14, 2018

#199 Jamie-Lynn Sigler, boy mom of 2, and best known as Meadow in HBO’s The Sopranos, joins me in studio for a candid conversation that will stick with you. Jamie shares parenting lessons from her onscreen father, the beloved James Gandolfini, her favorite memories as Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, and what it’s like being married to a much younger gentleman. She offers a candid perspective on parenting as a mother trying to keep up with two young boys while also battling relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. She is truly a goddess onscreen and off with the biggest heart in Hollywood.

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Santi White a.k.a. Santigold on Music + Motherhood Oct 31, 2018

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Santi White, aka Santigold, has performed around the world and collaborated with the best in the music industry. On Atomic Moms podcast, we chat about all things motherhood and her latest album I Don’t Want: The Gold Fire Sessions completed weeks before the birth of her twins, now seven months old. We laugh about her recent career day visit at her son's preschool. (Forget sold out arenas, nothing impresses a class of four year-olds like the idea of a bus with bunk beds). Santi openly shares how she approaches the BIG topics with her young son like death, shyness, and racial injustice. And we talk about her sixteen year relationship with her husband, professional snowboarder turned artist Trevor “Trouble” Andrew, known as Gucci Ghost, who approaches life so differently from his soul mate. You’ll be so inspired by her authenticity, drive, playfulness, and humor. I can’t wait for you to get to know Santi, the mom. xx Ellie

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Declutter Your Mind + Take Back Your Life | Bullet Journal Creator Ryder Carroll Oct 23, 2018

A global phenomenon, the #bulletjournal has +2.5 million Instagram mentions. On Atomic Moms podcast, we're talking with #buju mastermind RYDER CARROLL about how we can use a blank notebook and a pen to get organized, increase productivity, and live intentionally. This digital product designer created the bullet journal as a way to cope with his ADHD and the method has since taken the millennial world by storm. Self-proclaimed productivity nerd and minimalist, stay-at-home mom Becca McHugh co-captains this episode with me, and we get a little teary-eyed sharing an example of how one mother's bullet journaling literally saved her preschooler's life. Check out atomicmoms.com for a "How To" video and THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future (Portfolio; 10/23). xx Ellie Knaus

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Ultimate Mom Boss! Happy Family Organics + Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph Oct 17, 2018

Multi-million dollar company founding social entrepreneur and fun mom of three JESSICA ROLPH geeks out with us over baby brain development and start up #momlife. Jessica co-founded and sold the #1 organic baby food company Happy Family and is now putting her heart and soul into Lovevery, play products designed by child development experts. We discuss the greatest parenting lesson she learned from business school, overcoming the fear of starting something new, why the Idaho life is the best life, and how to keep marital love alive while immersing yourself in a start up.

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Our Great Escape: Sleep-Away Mom Camp! Oct 10, 2018

Got cabin fever, atomic mamas? On the side of the road near Lake Arrowhead, CA, three recurring podcast friends: Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, Jessica Coulter, and Becca McHugh join me in a recap of our Mom Retreat experience, including how hard it is to get on the top bunk now that we're adults. We're chatting about an epic mom talent show, meeting moms in real life that we chat with in a secret mom Facebook group, a vintage PlayGirl featuring Brad Pitt, and most importantly, what's in the moms' fanny packs! Also, Becca's baby boy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last month, and we find out what it's been like to step away from caregiving for the first time. We reclaimed a little bit of ourselves this weekend and ate too many s'mores. Join us in Becca's hot Volvo and escape with us on the pod!

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Solving Sensory Overload: From Bath Time Tears to After School Meltdowns |Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L Oct 03, 2018

Pediatric occupational therapist Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L shares how parents can build their ‘sensory smarts’ and identify our children’s sensory needs. We’re talking about self-regulation, early signs of sensory processing differences, why we should all get dancing in the kitchen, and how to get through hairwashing with fewer tears. We also talk about creative ways to help our kids release all that pent up energy. Wanna go for a monster walk, anyone? (We'll explain). Lindsey Biel and Nance Peske are co-authors of the NAPPA Gold Award and iParenting Media Award winning book Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues, with its revised and updated issue out this week!

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Guest Bio: Lindsey Biel is an occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City where she evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and young adults with sensory processing issues, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities and other challenges. She is co-author of the award-winning Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues, with a foreword by Temple Grandin- with a brand new, expanded edition available in stores and online. She is also the author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens which is targeted to clinicians. Lindsey teaches workshops for parents, teachers, therapists and others across the country. Visit her website at www.sensorysmarts.com for more information.

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Jolie Jenkins on Netflix, The Apology Reflex, Getting To Know Your Partner as a Parent Sep 26, 2018

Jolie Jenkins, Netflix star of "Alexa and Katie" and 38 weeks pregnant with boy #2, shares the extraordinary relational shift that happens when you get to know your husband as a parent. We also talk about how pregnancy has been different this second time around, the biggest lessons she learned on her fertility journey, and how her unique childhood has influenced her parenting choices. We also talk about the "life lesson" Ellie has learned in Janet Lansbury's RIE baby class with 14 month-old Eliza and what is driving her crazy after the kids are asleep. x Ellie

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How to Keep the Love (and the Kids) Alive! | Karisa Bruin, comedy writer, director, actor Sep 19, 2018

What starts as a relaxed tête-à-tête between old friends reminiscing about theater conservatory and miniature boobs evolves into a super honest conversation about the effects of our own mother’s parenting styles, pro tips from couple’s therapy, and what we’d perhaps do differently as 'creative moms' if we got another shot at caring for newborns. Meet Karisa Bruin, you'll be fast mom-friends. x Ellie Knaus

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Guest: Karisa Bruin is a writer, director and actress living in LA with her husband, 3 year-old son, and their rescued pit bull Kermit. Watch her short web series Why Does Mommy Cry? and follow along with #cryingmommy on Twitter as Karisa puts a funny spin on modern mothering.

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Fierce Mamas + Tiny Miracles: Inspiring Stories of the NICU | Rachel Finger, Stacey Merwin Sep 12, 2018

September is NICU Awareness Month, and we're chatting with Rachel Finger in Miami and Stacey Merwin in NYC about their adrenaline-inducing and heart-warming birth stories as first time mothers of preemie twins. We're talking about: a mother's mindset, kangaroo care, twin to twin transfusion syndrome, life-saving doctors and doctors who get it wrong, preeclampsia, a sweet husband who took a sleeping pill at the absolute wrong moment, and a New Year's Eve one mom will never forget.

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Parenting Lessons from Neurodiverse Kids | Debbie Reber, TiLT Parenting, NYT bestselling author Sep 05, 2018

#190 What are the invaluable lessons neurologically atypical children teach us as parents and as a society? One in five kids is "differently wired". Debbie Reber, New York Times bestselling author and Tilt Parenting founder, shares her personal motherhood journey and inspiring life tools for all of us from her new book: "Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World." We're talking: behavioral challenges, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, accepting "what is", the education system, mom shame, and the homeschool leap. If you enjoyed our episodes with Martha Beck and Dr. Shefali Tsabary, you'll love getting to know Debbie Reber. Listen up! x Ellie Knaus

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Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and online community for parents who are raising differently wired children. Her most recent book, Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, came out in June 2018. She currently lives with her son and husband in the Netherlands.

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How to Be a Happier Parent | KJ Dell'Antonia, The New York Times Aug 14, 2018

KJ Dell’Antonia, mother of four and hockey mom extraordinaire, chats with us from New Hampshire about all the things she learned writing her new book “How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute” (August 21, 2018: pre-order now). I’ve admired this week’s guest for a long time. I would often share her New York Times Motherlode blogs on our #naptimereads. We’re breaking down some of the parenting “challenge spots” (her phrase, mine would be "moments that make me want to laugh-cry"), including chores, discipline, screen time, and getting ready in the morning. I also share fabulous #atomicmama listener tips for how to be a happier parent! xx Ellie Knaus, mom-in-chief

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A Conversation About Gender Identity | Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, USC's Keck School of Medicine + Children's Hospital Los Angeles Aug 08, 2018

"Dr. Jo" aka Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, medical director of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles and associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, gives us the low down on gender identity, the unique challenges facing transyouth, ways we can support a more gender inclusive community, and our #1 responsibility as a parent. Don't miss this one! xx Ellie Knaus

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Family Huddle: When the Annoying Baby on the Plane is Yours Aug 01, 2018

Family meeting! We're breaking down our second child's first birthday, our mother/daughter field trip to the ER, turtle races, a flight from hell, and audio of our family meeting gone wrong. Humiliation abounds in this Sztykiel family summer update. Cheers! x Ellie Knaus

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Getting Real about Stepmoms, Exes, and Blended Families | Nathalie Savell, LCPC Jul 11, 2018

Today we’re empowering blended families and talking stepmom strategies! Holistic psychotherapist, step-mom coach, and #atomicmama Nathalie Savell tackles the biggest challenges stepmoms face. We’re talking high conflict exes, healthy boundaries, and smooth transitions between households. Then we turn the tables and share my guest interview with Nathalie from her “Empowering Stepmoms: Re-Imagining the Modern Family” series in May. I share my experience as a child of blended families — after all, I’m an only child with six siblings! — and reflect on all my stepmother has taught me about parenting. x Ellie Knaus

You’ll learn:

The unique frustrations of blended families and tools to overcome them.
How to handle anyone with a "high conflict" personality.
How to create boundaries.
How to help your children have a smooth transition between homes.
How to interact with the ex.
The single most important thing to remember as a stepmom when times get tough.

Guest Bio: Nathalie Savell lives outside Baltimore, Maryland and is a Holistic Psychotherapist & Step-mom Coach. She is a bio-mom to a 3 year old boy, step-mom to an 8 year old boy. She considers herself a "personal growth junkie" and loves supporting people to be the best version of themselves.

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Becoming the Parent You Wish You Had | Margaux Bergen (original airdate Aug 16, 2016) Jul 02, 2018

We're going WAY BACK to the summer of 2016 (!!!) and sharing one of my favorite conversations. I've never met Margaux IRL but revisiting to this episode feels like I'm catching up with an old friend. "Born in Paris and raised in London, educated at Edinburgh University and living in Washington D.C., Margaux Bergen is the mother of three Millennials.” We use Bergen's fabulous memoir/advice book: Navigating Life: Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me (Penguin Press, August 2016) as a jumping off point to talk about respectful parenting, getting back into the workforce after being a stay at home mom, the difference between solitude and loneliness, her complicated childhood, and how we can create a meaningful life. x Ellie Knaus

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A champion for women leadership around the world, Margaux Bergen has worked with the non-profit Vital Voices. She has held senior communications positions at The Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty, The United Way and the World Bank, and is now with the women-led, conscious journalism site ORBMedia.

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The Ambition Spectrum | An Honest Look at Career + Motherhood Jun 27, 2018

New Episode + Giveaway (@atomicmoms on Friday 6/29). Guest co-host Jessica Coulter, named in Business Insider's "30 Most Creative Women in Advertising", offers her #1 tip for women who want to have families and charge hard in their careers. And journalist Elizabeth Wallace returns to celebrate her brand new book, The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life (June 2018), co-written with Hana Schank, and based on their popular essay series for The Atlantic.

This episode touches on it all, from professional envy to limit setting to fertility treatments to lesbian bath tub gin. Raised by high achieving single moms, Elizabeth and I share our own complicated relationships with ambition and our 90's power suit shopping trips with our moms. There are fun callbacks to last year’s conversation (2017), and you’ll just have to wait to hear our scoop on Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, Northwestern University's sorority sister extraordinaire.

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Mom on a Mission| Miry's List, Miry Whitehill, and Refugee Families Jun 20, 2018

What started as one stay at home mother donating a baby jumper to a refugee mom has turned into a crowdsourcing organization providing for hundreds of refugee families arriving in America. Wednesday, June 20th is World Refugee Day, and in this podcast, we chat with Miry Whitehill, mother of two and non-profit leader about the day she found her calling, how she resists burn out, our current system in America for recently arrived refugees, and how we can make a difference in welcoming our newest neighbors. x Ellie Knaus

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Parenting Struggles Solved: Julie Wright + Heather Turgeon on Bedtime, Tantrums, and Friendship/Sibling Drama Jun 13, 2018

We're tackling whining, tantrums, baby hair pulling, playdate drama, and middle of the night wake ups with parenting experts/psychotherapists Heather Turgeon, MFT and Julie Wright, MFT. Host Ellie Knaus offers funny and frustrating scenarios from family life and our guests share their 3 step approach to effective communication from Now Say This: The Right Words to Solve Any Parenting Dilemma (May 2018) and a sleep trick from The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to helping Your Baby Get a Good Night’s Sleep - Newborn to School Age. Listen up! xx Ellie Knaus

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Time Management & Productivity Expert Laura Vanderkam Jun 06, 2018

#180 - We're busting the "I'm too busy" myth, putting "mom guilt" to rest, and sharing practical tools for making time for the people and projects we love.

Guest LAURA VANDERKAM, time management and productivity expert and mother of 4, shares highlights from her new book Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done.

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The Attachment Effect: Our Relationship Blueprint for Life | Peter Lovenheim May 30, 2018

Ever wonder how your mother's relationship with you as a baby influences your life now as an adult? And how about your relationship with your own kids - what effect are you having on their future relationships? (Sabrina's future partner -- you're welcome. Ha!)

In The Attachment Effect: Exploring the Powerful Ways Our Earliest Bond Shapes Our Relationships and Lives, Peter Lovenheim shares this quote from psychologist Theodore Waters: "There is a thread connecting life in your mother's arms and life in your lover's arms."

In our podcast discussion, Lovenheim talk about how our relationship with our primary caregiver in those first critical years of life can play out in all types of future relationships, romantic and platonic. He also shares:

The different attachment styles and the ways they show up in our lives
The surprising benefits of each attachment style, including the anxious and avoidant styles
How temperament and environment come into play
How to heal your relationship style and become an "earned secure" as an adult.
The history behind attachment theory

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Guest: Peter Lovenheim is an author and journalist whose articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, Parade, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. He teaches nonfiction writing at The Writers Center in Bethesda, Maryland. His previous book is In the Neighborhood, winner of The First Annual Zócalo Public Square Book Prize.

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Got Mom Overwhelm?| Leslie Bruce on Social Media, Perfectionism, and Pregnancy May 22, 2018

#1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning entertainment journalist LESLIE BRUCE speaks candidly about overwhelming life moments from going back to work after baby, to fertility, to her complicated second pregnancy and recent bedrest. "Supporting overwhelmed mamas" is a tagline of her popular Instagram feed (@leslieannebruce), and as co-author of "Celebrate" with Lauren Conrad, I knew she'd be the perfect mom to talk some sense into me about what she calls the “optic peer pressure” of social media. It's literally her job to get that perfect shot, and she's happy to acknowledge the work and "hair and makeup" that go into it. Her honest and irreverent take on the struggles of motherhood can be found on her blog UNPACIFIED. As an overwhelmed mom myself (stories for another time), our conversation feels like a much needed post bedtime wine hang. Happy listening, Ellie Knaus

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The Spirit of Motherhood: Surprises + Challenges + Memories of Our Moms | 17 Moms Share May 13, 2018

#177: Our special tribute to our listener community. 17 listener moms open their hearts to us for our #177 podcast. My "mom questions" were basic. And the responses were profound. I am humbled by your life stories and your strength. There's no better mother's day company, hands down. I feel like I fell in love with 17 mamas this week.

Thank you for the wisdom and support you share in this episode. Happy Mother’s Day to all of us. And all of the mothers who came before us. Thank you for sharing the podcast and helping it grow. Thank you to the 17 listeners who dared to reach out and share their voices with us in honor of our mom community. xx Ellie

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Expressing Motherhood | Lindsay Kavet May 09, 2018

Expressing Motherhood showrunner and mother of three, Lindsay Kavet spills the espresso beans on how to get stuff done AND be creatively fulfilled while raising kids, the life-changing power of sharing your story, and the growing pains involved in learning how to speak up for yourself. And we share a live performance of the musical comedy duo Mommy Tonk! Use the earbuds for this episode, moms (language). xx Ellie

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"Mom Crush" - Shannon Noel and Stacie Burrows, the musical comedy duo Mommy Tonk, performed live at + their band The Assless Chaps.

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The Good News About Bad Behavior | Katherine Reynolds Lewis, award-winning journalist May 01, 2018

#175: Journalist/parent educator Katherine Reynolds Lewis and I bond over our love for our strict, hyper-achieving Tiger Moms, our fear of disappointing them, and our strong need to parent our children differently. In The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than EverAnd What to Do About It, Lewis writes, “we are facing a crisis of self-regulation”. Kids today are spiraling out of control. We talk about how to address the emotional needs of our children and ourselves, how to get our kids on board for household work, the neurological side-effects of critical mothering, the apprenticeship model of parenting, and our soulful mission as mothers. Y’all will LOVE this week’s #mombomb. x Ellie Knaus

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Meet Our Guest:

Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning journalist based in the Washington, DC, area who regularly writes for the Atlantic, Fortune, USA Today’s magazines, Washington Post, and Working Mother. Her story about school discipline was Mother Jones' most-read article ever. She is a certified parent educator with the Parent Encouragement Program in Kensington, Maryland.

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Innovative Ways to Get Kids Psyched to Read | Tracey Hecht, Elizabeth Dragga Apr 24, 2018

How do we unlock a young person's intrinsic motivation to read? Today we're spotlighting Tracey Hecht of Fabled Films and The Book Truck charity founder Elizabeth Dragga. These guests on opposite coasts are taking creative approaches to getting kids and teens psyched about books. Hecht, creator of The Nocturnals series, uses dialogue-driven storytelling, short films, author visits via Skype, a New York Public Library Read-Aloud Initiative, and even face-painting to get kids invested in reading. Then Atomic Moms listener Eleanor Burkett shares a conversation with Elizabeth Dragga about her non-profit The Book Truck driving up literacy in underserved neighborhoods and "helping teens find books they can't put down." Listen up! love, Ellie Knaus

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The Fifth Trimester: A Working Mom's Guide | Lauren Smith Brody Apr 17, 2018

CNN host Kate Bolduan and former Glamour executive editor Lauren Smith Brody give tips for heading back to work after having kids.

Just back from maternity leave, Kate Bolduan gives us three momhacks for transitioning back to work. And Fifth Trimester founder Lauren Smith Brody shares lessons from her fun, comforting, and informative book: The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Success After Baby. We talk about changing workplace culture, the gender pay gap as it relates to mamas, how to ask for flex time, signs of postpartum mood disorder, and what to do if you have the sudden itch to quit. xx Ellie Knaus

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Kate Bolduan is anchor and host of CNN's "At This Hour" and "State of America" on CNN International.

Lauren is the founder of The Fifth Trimester movement and the author of The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby (Doubleday), a simultaneous #1 best-seller in the Amazon categories of Motherhood, Women & Business, and Cultural Anthropology. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN.com, Forbes, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glamour, Refinery29,and dozens more outlets for business leaders and mothers.

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Bonus: Calming 10 Minute Mom Meditation | Jennifer Waldburger Apr 11, 2018

#172 • A 10 minute recharging meditation for all of us moms, and especially new mamas. As Jennifer Waldburger explains, "Your baby needs a mom who takes good enough care of herself to be able to meet her needs with loving present attunement and attentiveness. In this meditation, I'll help you get in touch with how you're feeling right now. The more you are aware of how you yourself feel, the more easily you'll be able to read and attend to your baby's needs."

x Ellie Knaus

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This Mom's Secret Birthday Fantasy Apr 11, 2018

We're talking about what happens when I have the chance to live out my ultimate birthday fantasy and Adam gives the play by play of the Rampage movie premiere.

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Our Damn Good Birth Story | Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel Apr 03, 2018

(New intro) It's my birthday week so we're revisiting our Eliza's birth! In this episode originally airing 7/17, we share the highlights of our second daughter’s totally outrageous birth, including audio from the day. Special thanks to our birthing dream team: our mama bear doula Carmen, OBGYN Dr. Susan Morrison, and all the fabulous nurses at Cedar Sinai hospital. To all you Atomic Mamas, thank you all for keeping us company on this 40 week pregnancy journey.

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BONUS: Preventing Next Larry Nassar, Secrets vs. Surprises, and Sexual Predators w/ Patty Fitzgerald, Child Safety Expert Mar 28, 2018

#169 After our special live episode with child safety educator Pattie Fitzgerald officially ended, we kept talking so we kept recording! In this bonus episode, we discuss:

Why we should encourage surprises and ban secrets
How to react if our child hints that something may be off
And how we can prevent our children from becoming victims of the next Larry Nassar

Sound-wise, consider yourself a part of the party. Because it was the end of the night, and we were not planning on sharing this, you'll hear parents rushing off to meet their sitters and our little dog Chubs even makes an appearance.

The atmosphere is relaxed, but Pattie Fitzgerald's advice is top notch! And we are so grateful to her for being so generous with her time.

xx Ellie Knaus

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About Pattie Fitzgerald:

Pattie Fitzgerald has been successfully teaching Child Predator Safety Awareness since 2001. She is the founder and creator of Safely Ever After, Inc. and provides effective, non-fearful safety workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches at schools, community organizations, churches, and corporations throughout the United States. She has trained many crime prevention educators and children’s advocacy groups with her specialized programs, curriculum, and educational materials.

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How to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse (Live in L.A.) Pattie Fitzgerald, safety expert Mar 27, 2018

In our first Atomic Moms Live, child safety educator Pattie Fitzgerald teaches us how to empower our children and prevent them from becoming victims of sexual abuse. After all, the "tricky person" (potential predator) is nearly always someone the family knows. We learn: how to teach our children: "you are the boss of your body", why "stranger danger" is ineffective, the ways in which predators groom our children (like "accidental" touching games), how to keep your child safe from "cousin creepy", the family code word - when to use it and what to do, and sleepovers - the ones to avoid and how to politely get out of them.

Ellie's mom-friend Jessica summed it up: "It's a Party at Ellie's. Wine! Cheese! A frank discussion about child predators!"

Be sure to check out our after-show bonus episode (3/28) for more important tips. x Ellie Knaus

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Sir Ken Robinson, PhD (#1 TED Talk) | An Education Revolution Mar 20, 2018

#167: The most watched TED Talk in history "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" made Sir Ken Robinson, PhD. a widely known crusader of non-traditional education around the world. In his new book YOU, YOUR CHILD, AND SCHOOL, co-authored with Lou Aronica, Sir Robinson argues that we should demand an education system revolution for our children and the future of humanity. No big deal.

“One of the deep problems in education, which should concern you as a parent, is the limited idea of intelligence that permeates school culture.” - Sir Ken Robinson

Always witty and super down to earth, Sir Ken Robinson discusses on Atomic Moms: how parents can help their children find the best school for them to thrive, the billion dollar testing industry, ADHD, how our current education system can be compared to industrialized farming, who is actually at fault in the school dropout crisis, and why dance is as important as mathematics in school! xo Ellie

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How to Strengthen Your Marriage After Children | Britta Bushnell, PhD Mar 14, 2018

#166 Dr. Britta Bushnell is back to discuss the challenges of emotional intimacy and the ways in which we can reconnect as a couple now that we’re parents. It’s part two of our extremely popular conversation: “The Mother’s Journey: Confronting the Unknown”. We’re taking baby steps, and Britta is here to help us wade through the metamorphic mama goo.

Guest Bio: Our guest Britta Bushnell is a celebrated speaker, veteran childbirth educator, and expert in guiding audiences to revolutionary new approaches to childbirth, relationship, and parenting. Utilizing the timeless disciplines of cultural mythology and ritual preparation, Britta challenges unseen preconceptions and helps audiences cultivate new ways to approach life’s most important transitions.

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The Dazzling Elephant in The Room | Novogratz, Sukey and Elizabeth Mar 06, 2018

UGH. Meditation. Why is it so hard to just sit? I'm chatting with Sukey and Elizabeth about the critical voices in our heads, the ways in which we underestimate ourselves, meditation, and how to get comfortable in our own skin. These sister-in-laws and former founders of the celebrated newsletter The Well Daily, are the authors of the cheeky, soulful, and playfully illustrated Just Sit: A Meditation Guide Book for People Who Know They Should But Don’t (Harper Wave). Also, I am so proud to shine a light on Sukey Novogratz’s work as vice-chair of Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation giving healing support to victims of sexual assualt. We cover it all in this podcast: from silent meditation retreats to sharing a bathroom with six siblings to quitting a pack a day to the best beauty treatment available to mankind. Listen up!

About Our Guests:

Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz are two of the founders of the celebrated newsletter The Well Daily. Elizabeth is the co-author of Downtown Chic and Home by Novogratz, and lives in Brooklyn, NY. Sukey is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary The Hunting Ground.

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Everything Happens| Kate Bowler: bestselling memoir, cancer, faith, and toddler-wrangling Feb 27, 2018

Meet Kate Bowler, our new podcast mom friend. She's funny, sweet, and really, really smart, but like in a very-humble-and-also-loves-reality-shows kind of way. She teaches at Duke Divinity School. She's a historian specializing in the American prosperity gospel: think Joel Osteen. And she bravely challenges the strongly held religious belief that "everything happens for a reason" in her New York Times bestselling memoir EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON: AND OTHER LIES I'VE LOVED. Because, let's be honest, you'd have to be insane to think there could be any possible "reason" for this beautiful, vibrant young mother living with incurable stage 4 cancer to have her life cut short. She is not going to get better. And she is letting us all in on her journey.

We discuss the challenges in finding a mom crew, the ways our children teach us to live moment to moment, and the Instagram-worthy "simplicity trap" (I really think I'm onto something here. And yes, I still want this.) And she shares honestly about living with an incurable disease. Glennon Doyle, author of #1 NYT bestseller Love Warrior writes "I left Kate's story feeling more present, grateful, and a hell of a lot less alone." I felt similarly after our conversation.

I am so grateful for this memoir (she reads it herself on audible!), her podcast, and our chat together.

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How to Parent After Another School Shooting| Stephanie Small, LMFT, Trauma Expert Feb 17, 2018

#163 We offer support in this up to the minute podcast with renowned trauma expert Stephanie Small, LMFT, including: what to say to our children about the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, how to find the courage to send our kids to school, how to support our teachers, and what to tell our children to do if they are in a crisis situation.

Our returning guest Stephanie Small consulted with local officials following the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary, as well as in San Bernardino, Paris, and Aurora, Colorado. She has committed her life to helping people heal after these atrocities. I'm honored that she took my call. I have recorded this conversation today in hopes of getting her message out to concerned families across the nation. x Ellie Knaus

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The Key to Motivating Our Kids (It's Not What You Think) | Neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, Ned Johnson Feb 13, 2018

Our kids suffer more stress and anxiety today than children did a century ago. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud and testing guru Ned Johnson explain why and what we can do about it in their new work The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives. Whether your child makes herself sick getting straight A's or has mastered the art of procrastination, whether she's just starting preschool or waiting for the college acceptance letters, our guests have an important message for us all about our true role as parents. x Ellie Knaus

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GUESTS: Ned Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, DC Metro’s premier provider of academic tutoring services, test preparation and educational planning. Dr. Bill Stixrud is a clinical neuropsychologist. He’s a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the Children’s National Medical Center, and he holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the George Washington School of Medicine. Together they have written THE SELF-DRIVEN CHILD: THE SCIENCE AND SENSE OF GIVING YOUR KIDS MORE CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES (Feb 13 2018).

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The Mother's Journey: Confronting the Unknown| Britta Bushnell, PhD Feb 06, 2018

You may not feel like a goddess right now, but it turns out we have a lot in common with Inanna, the Sumerian mother goddess of Heaven and Earth. Drawing upon mythology and decades of experience as a childbirth educator, Dr. Brita Bushnell brings healing light to the unique challenges and identity shifts we experience as mamas. After all, motherhood is the ultimate rite of passage.

This episode is our early Valentine’s gift to women at every stage of motherhood. xx Ellie Knaus

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The Screen Time Dilemma | Anya Kamenetz, NPR correspondent Jan 30, 2018

#160 Award-winning journalist and Lead NPR digital education correspondent Anya Kamenetz chats with Ellie Knaus about the benefits and risks of screen time. We share current research, funny personal stories, and insights from Kamenetz’ brand new book The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs 2018). From moms answering emails at the park to educational learning apps for kids to video game playing dads (or at least my husband), screen time affects us all, and you don't want to miss this episode!

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Anya Kamenetz is the lead digital education correspondent for NPR. Her team’s blog is at NPR.org/ed. Previously she covered technology, innovation, sustainability and social entrepreneurship for five years as a staff writer for Fast Company magazine. She’s contributed to The Village Voice, The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Slate, and O, the Oprah Magazine.

She was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post and won 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards from the Education Writers Association. NPR Ed won a 2017 Edward R. Murrow award for Innovation from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

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How to Survive (and Even Enjoy) a Family Vacation: Sleeping, Whining, and Sneaking in Moments of Self Care Jan 24, 2018

#159 Everyone goes into a family vacation with high hopes, but can mothers ever catch a break? Fresh off a weeklong family trip, host Ellie Knaus shares practical travel tips, cautionary tales, and ridiculous parenting moments.

In this Atomic Moms listener Q and A, we cover a variety of topics from making the whining stop, to sneaking in moments of relaxation, to baby packing tips, to keeping your cool when your children are trying to make you insane. Listen up!

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Writing Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Mom Life, & Fred Roger's Legacy with Becky Friedman Jan 16, 2018

#158 The delightful Becky Friedman, twice Emmy nominated head writer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood(PBS Kids), is in studio. We talk about her transition from preschool teacher to children’s media creator, her recent west coast migration, the new mom friends search, our babies’ celebrity dopplegangers, Fred Rogers' legacy, our comedic screenwriter husbands named Adam (hers executive produced The Daily Show with John Stewart), the kid games we play while lying down from exhaustion, pregnancy while parenting a toddler, and her journey from intern to head writer of a cultural phenomenon. Of course, I also get to the bottom of important listener questions like: why doesn't Daniel Tiger wear pants and how his mom is so frigging calm? xx Ellie Knaus

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Becky Friedman is a children's television writer whose work can be seen on such shows as Super Why, Creative Galaxy, Wishenpoof, the Stinky and Dirty Show, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Most notably, she has been Head Writer for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, for which she received two Emmy nominations, and countless questions about why Daniel doesn't wear pants. Currently she is working as the story editor for the forthcoming animated series Esme and Roy produced by Sesame Workshop. Becky also opined on her love of Marlo Thomas in an essay published in the anthology "When We Were Free to be, Looking Back at a Children's Classic and the Difference it Made." After living in New York City for 15 years, Becky, her husband, and 2.5 year old daughter Meadow just made the leap and moved to Los Angeles, CA...and then decided to add to the chaos of a cross-country move by getting pregnant with baby #2, due in February. Becky tells herself she thrives in chaos. Becky may or may not be correct.

Special thanks this week to atomic mamas Angelique for introducing me to our guest, her childhood pal.

Also, Lisa B. for all that you do for children with cancer.

And...

Samantha Midkiff at Art19 (thrilled to learn from a woman in tech)

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Listen to Jim Beuer’s impersonations - “Nicholson and Joe Pesci at a Golf Course story” - on Howard Stern.

Buddy Hackett

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Rachel Blanchard on Standing Your Ground & Always Finding the Upside Jan 08, 2018

After a forced evacuation from the raging California fires, film and television actress (and dynamite human being) Rachel Blanchard, her composer hubby Jeremy, and their baby girl Maxine spent the week with us at Chez Sztykiel! It was a terrible situation, but we were so grateful to get to have the time with them. In this hilarious mom-friend episode, we're talking: calm walks turned stressful stroller fits, dixie cups full of wine, babies falling off beds, husbands with solitary jobs (screenwriter vs composer), baby raising while working on set, co-sleeping, crib mishaps, moving houses, children's privacy, social media free weddings, photo book making, evacuating fires, surviving the holidays, finding quiet time, postpartum complications, pubes, and the ridiculous way Ellie got a parking ticket.

Rachel Blanchard is an actress best known for - PEEP SHOW, FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS & FARGO. She can currently be seen on Directv’s YOU, ME, HER. Ellie also wants everyone to remember she was Cher in the television show CLUELESS. Her husband Jeremy Turner is Former Assistant Principal Cello with the Metropolitan Opera turned Emmy nominated composer (and the composer of Atomic Moms theme song!). P.S. Rachel never got that donut.

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Cut the Crap and Get Organized in 2018 | Robyn Reynolds, Hollywood's Professional Organizer Jan 03, 2018

Happy New Year! We're back with brand new content next week, but while I recover from some sort of holiday season plague, here's one of our favorites from May 2017. Certified organizer Robyn Reynolds swears we can organize ANYTHING that’s worth keeping and bring harmony into our homes. This single mom with a can-do spirit and no-nonsense attitude whips Ellie’s haphazard “put away” habits into shape.

She teaches us how to streamline our kitchen in order to turn our morning routines into a well-caffeinated machine.

She walks us through the process of getting our closets under control (and saving money in the process!)

She gives an excellent mom hack for how the heck to keep track of what-you-put-where in all those darn diaper bag pockets.

In this podcast you’ll also laugh at what a rainy day means at Robyn’s L.A. home and how to keep your cool with home maintenance issues, like when the 1-800 customer service for your broken washing machine is leaving you high and dry.

Bravo TV, are you listening? Cause Atomic Moms is pretty sure that Robyn Reynolds, Long Island’s answer to Marie Kondo, needs her own show! xx Ellie Knaus

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Constructing Hope| Empowering Struggling Mothers with Faith Fowler Dec 18, 2017

(October 18, 2016) Detroit has a mother; her name is Rev. Faith Fowler. Best-selling author Mitch Albom (“Tuesdays With Morrie”) says our guest Rev. Faith Fowler is “…the most important currency of our city, a loving, egoless, inspiring leader who doesn’t see color, doesn’t see class, who looks at our poorest, most neglected citizens and sees only hope and opportunity. And humor.” She cares for and empowers thousands, including homeless mothers and children. In this episode, we talk to this fierce champion of ALL HUMANS about race, breaking the poverty cycle, addiction, her non-profit entrepreneurial projects including Tiny Homes. We chat about why she goes “tire hunting”, how can we be most effective with our talents, and she answers tough questions about parenting.

Even when you’ve lost faith, there’s Faith.

Check out Rev. Faith Fowler’s memoir: “This Far By Faith: Twenty Years at Cass Community.” I loved it!

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Relationship S.O.S. | Dr. Laura Berman on intimacy, marriage, and motherhood Dec 13, 2017

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If you liked our "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Having Kids" episode, you'll LOVE this one too. You’ve seen Dr. Laura Berman as a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. New York Times bestselling author, world renowned sex and relationship educator, and clinical professor of ob-gyn and psychiatry at Northwestern University Dr. Berman is here to help us mamas elevate our relationships with the ultimate “Jedi Mind Trick.” She swears that mastering our energy is the key to living an empowered and loving life. We = atoms. Atoms = energy. And let’s face it, most of us go about our lives unconsciously playing off each other’s energy, for better or worse. In this podcast, Dr. Laura Berman shares with host Ellie Knaus and guest co-host Bridget Moloney-Sinclair findings from her latest book, Quantum Love: Use Your Body’s Atomic Energy to Create the Relationship You Desire. She schools us in how we can cultivate feelings of optimism, hopefulness, and curiosity, and act from an empowered and truthful place as “a co-creator of our reality”. She swears it’s possible to hold onto our positive energetic state (good vibes) regardless of the cranky downers we have to interact with. And you’ll be blown away by the life-changing events that led Dr. Berman to developing this book (it was ‘another freak and growth experience’ (AFGE) after another).

Because Dr. Laura Berman is a leading expert in sex and love, we also talk about the first-year parenting phenomenon (ya know, the “I want to murder my partner” one) and what that’s really about. We also talk bedroom times: what sex means to men, how we can untangle ourselves from the associated shame, and also how we can raise sexually healthy children. Plus Dr. Berman shares a big-time parenting challenge she recently experienced with her impulsive teenage son and how she consciously handled it with both authority and love.

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Bonding with Your Baby (And Beyond) | Dr. Victoria Simms, PhD Dec 05, 2017

#153: Child development specialist and philanthropist Dr. Victoria Simms is here to help us bond with our children. We discuss the rituals and routines backed by science that can help our little ones feel safe, loved, and resilient. Dr. Simms is the president and founder of the nonprofit Simms/Mann Institute, trailblazing in the whole child approach to caring for our children and developmental neurogenetics. We all know separation anxiety can be frustrating, heart-wrenching, and guilt-inducing. Our guest has created a darling multi-faceted tool for families called “CuddleBright” to make transitions smoother and separation less overwhelming. And for those of you who had an “insecure attachment” with your own parent, Dr. Simms gives us hope. There is always the opportunity to break the generational patterns of drama and grow, heal, and thrive in our relationship with our kids. xx Ellie Knaus

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Body CONSCIOUS | Nikki DeLoach, Jen Dede: open-heart surgery, fertility, friendship Nov 28, 2017

What is your body trying to tell you? Has it ever felt like it has betrayed you? And what wisdom did you glean from the experience? This week Atomic Moms podcast is back at what it does best: commiserating over sleepless nights + expressing the grit and determination necessary to live fully and discovering the tools to do so, with a Cali-dose of woo woo and optimism.

Friends Nikki DeLoach (Awkward) and Jen Dede (Shameless) have supported each other through hell and back and aren't afraid to crack a joke about it. They speak candidly about Jen's 8 year struggle with fertility, Nikki's harrowing experience with her newborn's open-heart surgery two months ago, and our fear of the big D and we don't mean Dallas OR Divorce. OK fine...I'll say it. Death. Join us in celebrating the launch of their super positive, uplifting, and crazy honest site: What We Are: A community of women celebrating our beautifully unfiltered selves.

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The Disney Princess Craze | Humorist Devorah Blachor Nov 14, 2017

#150: What's a feminist mom to do? In our 150th podcast, humorist Devorah Blachor lifts the veil on all things glittery and pink as we find out why our daughters are more princess-obsessed than ever. We talk about her brand new book THE FEMINIST'S GUIDE TO RAISING A LITTLE PRINCESS: HOW TO RAISE A GIRL WHO’S AUTHENTIC, JOYFUL, AND FEARLESS–EVEN IF SHE REFUSES TO WEAR ANYTHING BUT A PINK TUTU (TarcherPerigree). And, of course, because you're listening to Atomic Moms, we also speak candidly about depression, being your children's ally, and the time Sabrina tried to open mouth kiss me because she saw Prince Eric and Ariel do it in the book. xx Ellie Knaus, host

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Organized Chaos with Claire Coffee Nov 07, 2017

#149 Get out the wine and the last of the Halloween candy! I’ve been leaning heavy on the experts as of late, and it was about damn time we had an unfiltered mom podcast full of laughter, commiseration, and perfectionism undone. TV star Claire Coffee played Adalind on NBC’s supernatural show GRIMM for six seasons. She, along with her musician husband Chris Thile (Yo Yo Ma told him where to get the engagement ring), and their son 2.5 year-old Calvin, rocked out at our home between A Prairie Home Companion with Chris Thile west coast shows. We talk about the struggle between being creatively fulfilled and getting Mom sh*t done, mama separation anxiety, traveling the world with a toddler, and how parenting is SO DIFFERENT with Ellie’s second child. We love to play into the ridiculousness of our wacky family life with our creative husbands, and jokingly give ourselves and each other a hard time in this episode, but I’d be remiss not to say Claire Coffee is one of the most generous and thoughtful women on this planet and a huge reason this podcast exists. We all need a mom friend who commiserates but doesn’t accept any self-defeating excuses and sends tubs of ice cream when you’re on bed rest. xx Ellie Knaus

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The Financially Independent Mama | Emma Johnson, Business Journalist Oct 31, 2017

#148 In this no holds barred Atomic Moms parenting podcast, award-winning business and personal finance journalist Emma Johnson talks cents to Ellie Knaus about what money means in our relationships, where we should focus our savings, what holds us back from going big in our careers, and why we owe it to our kids to go for it! Ellie speaks honestly about her money-making hang ups. And Johnson, a champion for solo moms everywhere, alleviates listener working mom guilt, shares how she carves out guilt free me-time, and discusses the “the sandwich generation” stress when you find yourself suddenly the primary caregiver of both your kids and your parents.

Finally we share a fantastic "Family Manifesto" exercise pulled straight from her new book The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children to do with your family this week. x Ellie

"Get over this idea that being harried and overwhelmed is somehow a badge of honor. That is just bullsh*t that holds women back.” - Emma Johnson on Atomic Moms podcast

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Celebrating Rainbow Babies | Pregnancy After Loss Oct 24, 2017

Dr. Jessica Zucker is back on Atomic Moms. As a Los Angeles-based psychologist and writer specializing in women's reproductive and maternal mental health, Dr. Zucker is a leading voice in miscarriage and pregnancy loss awareness. When her @ihadamiscarriage Instagram account was named “the bravest use of social media” by Women’s Health Magazine U.K., she shared, "My personal experience was a way to model for other women around the world that there is absolutely no shame in loss." We discuss her own experience as a rainbow mother and offer guidance to a listener struggling with prenatal anxiety after loss. "... the guilt, sadness and fear caused by what happened last time are stopping me from truly enjoying this new pregnancy, from connecting to my baby and being fully present. What is your advice to new parents who are preparing for the arrival of a new baby while dealing with so many fears and feelings?”

But first, a remarkable mother of two shares her own journey with grief after the termination of a much wanted pregnancy and the unexpected way she found help to emotionally heal. She's definitely my mom hero of the week. This episode is for all mothers and a testament to the strength and openheartedness of our listener community. And we stand in solidarity with these women.

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Befriending Your Shadow| Barry Michels, Psychotherapist, Bestselling Author Oct 16, 2017

#146 - Is there a part of you that feels unlovable? You know that part of yourself you're always trying to hide, change, or overcompensate? That's your Shadow. We're talking about what the Shadow means, how it affects your parenting and the power it holds within you. Psychotherapist, and New York Times bestselling author BARRY MICHELS explains how recognizing and aligning with our Shadow, a term coined by Carl Jung, can actually lead us to a better relationship with our children and ourselves. And Barry walks Ellie through a difficult moment in her birth experience that left her feeling exposed and ashamed until this honest and healing conversation.

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The Most Important Year| Suzanne Bouffard, Ph.D. Oct 03, 2017

Harvard researcher SUZANNE BOUFFARD, Ph.D. gives us a better understanding of the Universal Pre-K debate and insights from her brand new book: The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children. Clearly, it's an important conversation for all Americans, not just parents of young children. This early childhood education expert also shares problem solving and communication techniques we can steal from the classroom to make our lives easier at home.

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Dr. Elliot Berlin| Mama Wellness, Mommy Wars, VBAC, Breech Sep 26, 2017

Dr. Elliot Berlin is known for his huge presence, big personality, and enormous heart in the Hollywood birthing scene (why yes, it's a scene). We talk about maternal wellness, the mommy wars, raising 4 kids in LA, all types of births including VBACS, BREECH, and the most important thing to remember no matter what type of birth you plan.

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People Pleasing, Infertility, "Perfect" Moms| Elizabeth Day, Writer and Journalist Sep 20, 2017

Award-winning writer and journalist Elizabeth Day joins us from London to discuss Ellie's new favorite novel THE PARTY (August 15, 2017), what to say (or NOT SAY) to women dealing with infertility, the big lesson she learned from interviewing Sheryl Sandberg, and how she kicked "the good girl" habit. For show notes, guest bio, and more, go to www.atomicmoms.com

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Dr. Shefali Tsabary | Oprah's Favorite Parenting Coach Sep 12, 2017

It's a zoo at the Sztykiels. This up all night with the infant thing while trying to stay semi-sane for the other kid is for the birds. (Fun updates on Instagram!) Time to enjoy an Atomic Moms classic (5/31/16). In my second interview with conscious parenting trailblazer Dr. Shefali Tsabary, we share insights from her second New York Times bestseller "The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting". This exclusive interview is for anyone who wonders why her kid can drive her crazy…for anyone hungry for external validation…for anyone wishy washy with her parental boundaries. Honestly, it’s a conversation for all humans, with or without kids. And you don’t want to miss Dr. Shefali Tsabary give host Ellie Knaus the best spiritual pep talk ever so that Ellie can finally let go of the performance pressure she has carried since she was a kid. Since taking the the parenting world by storm with her New York Times bestseller "The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering our Children", Dr. Shefali Tsabary has changed the conversation from how can we fix our kids to how can we heal ourselves. Last month Oprah Winfrey said, “Parents…you will be wowed and awed by her.” Listeners, we can’t wait to hear what you think/feel. Please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. And continue the conversation throughout the week on Twitter and Instagram @atomicmoms and on our “Atomic Moms” Facebook page. Show notes: AtomicMoms.com

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How to Parent Through a Crisis | Stephanie Small, LMFT, Trauma Expert Sep 07, 2017

With catastrophic hurricanes and wildfires displacing countless families, I reach out to child and adolescent trauma expert Stephanie Small, LMFT. In this in-depth interview, she shares invaluable tools to help guide our children through traumatic events. Whether it be a natural disaster, a car accident, a terrorist attack, mandatory evacuation, or surgery, she teaches us how to support a child's natural resilience in the aftermath. And listen up for her simple and effective exercises for alleviating our children's everyday worries and our own!

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Gentle Discipline | Sarah Ockwell-Smith Author, Coach Aug 29, 2017

Fundraising Contest! Go to our social media posts for details! Whining, biting, hitting, kicking, and screaming? What to do and how to discipline? Author, expert, and mom of 4, Sarah Ockwell-Smith is here to help.

Y'all, the newborn honeymoon stage is wearing off, and we’re figuring out how to be this new and improved version of our family while juggling life and not completely losing our marbles. No surprise. I'm exhausted and a tad overwhelmed. Almost 4 year-old Big Sis is incredibly loving and patient with her baby sister's needs and colic wails. (Seriously. She's crushing it). But I’m having hard time mustering up the energy to parent my eldest as patiently as I have in the past. Parent coach, author, and mother of 4 Sarah Ockwell-Smith gives me skills to make home life easier, a reality check about my expectations, and advice from her brand new book GENTLE DISCIPLINE: Using Emotional Connection – Not Punishment – to Raise Confident, Capable Kids (August 29, 2017). After listening to this episode, you better believe I'm marking my calendar for 2030. Listen to the episode to find out why.

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How to Reclaim Energy, Creativity, & Willpower| Barry Michels, Psychotherapist, Bestselling Author "The Tools" Aug 22, 2017

Do you struggle to set aside time for yourself? Do you have a hard time not giving in when your child throws a tantrum? How about controlling your anger or unhealthy eating habits? Hollywood’s A-List psychotherapist BARRY MICHELS helps host ELLIE KNAUS address these mama issues and more. Go to TheToolsBook.com for more about Barry Michels and Phil Stutz groundbreaking work “The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower--and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion” and their brand new book "Coming Alive: 4 Tools to Defeat Your Inner Enemy, Ignite Creative Expression & Unleash Your Soul’s Potential” (Penguin Random House, August 22, 2017).

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Born Wild: Our 4 Hour Birth Story| Ellie Knaus & Adam Sztykiel Aug 15, 2017

Meet the brand new love of our lives: Eliza Sztykiel (8 lbs, 8 oz, 21 inches long)! In this 'mom'umental episode, Ellie Knaus (hi!) and Adam Sztykiel share the highlights of our second daughter’s beautiful, hilarious, and wild unmedicated hospital birth, including audio footage Adam secretly and lovingly taped (best push present for a podcasting mom ever!) Special thanks to our birthing dream team: our mama bear doula Carmen, sunny OBGYN Dr. Susan Morrison, and all the fabulous nurses at Cedar Sinai hospital. To all you Atomic Mamas, thank you all for keeping us company on this 40 week pregnancy journey.

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Swimming| Safety & Overcoming Fear! Jul 18, 2017

A brand new podcast update from Ellie, including instructions for our baby naming contest, the insane LA LA Land things Ellie is doing in an attempt to flip her baby around from "sunny side up", and listener notes on last week's podcast "The Baby Waiting Game".

Then we highlight this episode from February 2017 that could save your child’s life. I can’t wait for you to meet guest SELENA WILLOWS, a mom of two, a nutrition and wellness coach as well as the child swim instructor who taught my toddler to swim safely across a pool in less than two weeks! We’ll talk with Selena about water safety (like the chilling fact that it takes less than 20 seconds for a child to stop fighting for breath), the spiritual experience of witnessing a child push past their fears and perceived limitations, as well as how she coaches. “Swimming is one of those things that children can learn very quickly if people get out of their way,” Selena says. “I often say I don’t so much teach as I facilitate. I provide a safe environment where kids are empowered and they get to learn how to swim — they get to teach themselves how to swim. I guide them, but I do very little instruction.”

We also go WAY BEYOND swim lessons into Selena’s mantra to “live life on purpose” and her own transformative experience of LOSING 100 pounds. And Selena will offer a “breakthrough homework assignment” for us moms to achieve greater clarity about getting to the root of shame and how it affects us physically inside and out.

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Baby Waiting Game | Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel Jul 11, 2017

We could meet this baby any moment folks! My modified bed rest restrictions have been lifted and she’s welcome to join us anytime. The acid reflux situation is real (as you’ll hear in my voice on the show) and so is nesting at our new home. Literally. You will not believe what is oozing out of our walls. I’m serious.

In this relaxed and fun episode, I grill my birth partner about whether he’s ready to be my pushing wingman again. And I ask him what he plans to do differently in raising Baby Girl #2. You’ll also hear one of our biggest motivating factors in life. Believe me, it’s one not many people would fess up to.

We also get into an honest debate over what it means to share on social media. For example, should a mom not announce in a Facebook or Instagram caption if she had an unmedicated birth because another mom could feel bad? And why would a mom want share that information anyways? We hit all sides of the argument.

Sending love in these final days (?) hours (?) minutes (?) before we meet Sabrina’s sister. If I happen to not be here next week because I'm filling a gigantic pad with witch hazel, definitely check out one of the amazing experts I've had on the show in the past month! xx Ellie

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Dr. Harvey Karp |The Happiest Baby on the Block Jun 27, 2017

Renowned pediatrician and international bestselling author Dr. Harvey Karp shares essential new mom advice regarding sleep (yours and baby's), signs you might have postpartum mood disorder and not know it, and effective ways to sooth your baby in the "4th trimester". His world famous 5 S's technique was so successful in getting Sabrina to stop crying, I'm excited to try again with baby #2. We also chat about Dr. Karp's new, revolutionary, safe and effective baby bed, the "Snoo" and what makes it different from everything else on the market. And he answers my questions about: baby swings, temperament, swaddling, sleep cues, SIDS, exposure to wifi radiation, at what age Dr. Karp believes bed sharing is safe, white noise machines, and so much more! Listen up and share with expectant mom friends! xx Ellie Knaus

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"Dr. Harvey Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician, child developmentalist and a leading advocate in the field of children’s environmental health. He is on the faculty of USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Karp’s books and DVDs, The Happiest Baby on the Block, The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and his newly released The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, teach parents simple techniques to reduce infant crying, boost sleep, build patience and eliminate tantrums and are translated into over 20 languages. The popularity of his work has made him America’s most read pediatrician.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Karp has been a spokesman on environmental issues for NRDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Environmental Media Services, California Department of Health, and a founding board member of Mothers and Others for a Livable Planet and Healthy Child Healthy World.

Dr. Karp is an advisor to Parents, Ser Padres and American Baby magazines and a pediatric expert on BabyCenter. He has appeared numerous times on Dr. Oz, Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, Dr. Phil and his work has been featured by the Associated Press, New York Times, Time, Newsweek, People Magazine, etc. Reporting on his innovative ideas, the New York Times proclaimed, “Roll over Dr. Spock!” Dr. Karp lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Nina, and their daughter lives in New York City." -Bio on Healthychild.org

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In Case of Emergency | Dr. Kurt Newman "Healing Children" Jun 20, 2017

Do you have an action plan if your child needs immediate emergency care? What if your mama gut instinct contradicts the specialist you are consulting with? And if your kid gets hurt, should you really drive to a children's hospital if it's further away than the good hospital down the street? Dr. Kurt Newman, CEO of one of the top children's hospitals in the country and pediatric surgeon extraordinaire, shares life lessons and life-saving tips from his new memoir "Healing Children: A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine" (Penguin Random House, June 2017). For generations, our esteemed guest has healed children, empowered families, and improved the pediatric medical system. Your heart will melt from the lesson he shares from a date night gone wrong with his future wife. And you'll get revved up when we discuss how the proposed health care plan directly effects children in this country. No matter your kids' ages, this episode will make you a better mama bear when they need you most! Please share this podcast with mom friends and with your online mom groups. Love hearing from you on Instagram: @atomicmoms Twitter:@atomicmoms Facebook: “Atomic Moms podcast” MEET OUR GUEST: "Kurt Newman, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, is a surgeon and a recognized leader on pediatric health issues, nationally and in Washington, D.C. Since becoming CEO in 2011, he has fostered a culture committed to advancing care and research by putting patients first and actively championed innovations in research, operations, and clinical care. He has forged creative and productive partnerships with other health systems in the region, with government and community entities and with industry, at the local, national, and global level. He is also a strong advocate for expanding mental health access for kids and has led two national forums on this issue. Dr. Newman joined Children’s National as a surgical fellow in 1984, becoming the Surgeon-In-Chief and Senior Vice President for the Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Center for Surgical Care in 2003. He was instrumental in developing the vision for the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National, inspired by the audacious goal of making surgery for children minimally invasive and pain free. When the Institute was made possible in 2009 through a transformational $150 Million gift, Dr. Newman served as its Founding Vice President. Currently Dr. Newman serves as the Chair of the Children’s Hospital Association Leadership Committee on Advocacy and Policy and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Hospital Association and a member of the Commonwealth Council on Childhood Success in Virginia. In addition, Dr. Newman serves on the Board of the Economic Club of Washington, Greater Washington Board of Trade, Federal City Council, DC Chamber of Commerce, and Fight for Children. Previously, he served as a Board Member of Commissioners of The Joint Commission, a member of the Board of Governors of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, and as Chair of the Surgery Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Newman is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his medical education at Duke University. He completed his surgical residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and also served as the Arthur Tracy Cabot Fellow at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of "Healing Children: A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine" by Penguin Random House." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renegade Mothering | Janelle Hanchett: Mom Friends, Parenting Styles, Addiction Jun 13, 2017

With hundreds of thousands of RenegadeMothering.com readers, writer/blogger and mother of 4, JANNELLE HANCHETT is a force of nature, fearless in her authentic viewpoint, her hilarious trucker mouth, and deep-rooted connection to what matters in life. Her writing has been featured in Brain, Child, Unworthy, and Scary Mommy, among others. For those of you in search of your own mom squad, we talk to Janelle about her viral blog: “The No-Bullshit, No-Drama Friendship Manifesto”, the unspoken understanding between best mom friends, and how to cultivate it. We also share why neither of us has chosen a definitive parenting style (or parenting team) and how whenever we think we’ve figured out something as a parent or take parenting credit (lets say for our kid sleeping well, or our pregnancy going smoothly), we end up having to make adjustments or swallow humble pie with the next kid. Most importantly, Janelle opens up about her struggle as a young alcoholic mother as revealed in her essay, “We Don’t Start with Needles in our Arms”. If you know anyone touched by addiction - and honestly, who hasn’t been? - I urge you to hear what she shares on this podcast. love, Ellie Knaus Please subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Please share this podcast with mom friends and with your online mom groups! Instagram: @atomicmoms Twitter:@atomicmoms Facebook: “Atomic Moms podcast” Show notes and episode streaming: atomicmoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Minute Meditation for Moms | Jennifer Waldburger Jun 06, 2017

Need a mama recharge? Jennifer Waldburger’s voice is so soothing in this “mama and baby meditation" it'll work wonders for you with or without baby. Our recording together was perfectly timed for me because we've upped the ante on my bed rest. No more lifting anything, minimal physical movement, and they’ve taken away my car keys! This challenge is giving me a sneak peak of my upcoming Tour de Babyland. You know those hours when you think you should be getting a ton accomplished but you do not have the energy, and there’s no one to talk to but the crazy voices in your head? WELL…this short meditation for moms with young children and babies will help us reconnect with our children and ourselves and regain our serenity (or at least some of our sanity). It’s helping me tremendously and I’m not even doing it with a baby. I just visualize Sabrina at preschool or the little one rocking out in my tummy. xx Ellie P.S. Get excited! Upcoming podcasts for June include interviews with top child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp (too many books to name) and tips that could save our children's lives from leading pediatric surgeon Dr. Kurt Newman (HEALING CHILDREN, Penguin Random House). So don’t forget to subscribe iTunes.com/AtomicMoms! About our Guest: "Jen Waldburger, MSW, and co-founder of Sleepy Planet Parenting and co-director of the Mindfulness program at Stephen S. Wise School. Coauthor of the award-winning book The Sleepeasy Solution and Calm Mama, Happy Baby, she has worked with adults, children and families for more than 20 years.” Waldburger has been our Atomic Moms go-to expert on “Sleep Learning” for our children ages 0-5 and our two part series on "Separation Anxiety”. Check out This Meditation App Featuring Jen Waldburger: evenflow.io Atomic Moms Listeners can use code EVENFLOW2017 to get a free trial month! Let's chat on social media: Instagram: @atomicmoms, Twitter: @atomicmoms, Facebook.com/AtomicMomspodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Get Your Kids to Sleep | Jennifer Waldburger May 30, 2017

Infant, co-sleeper, toddler, and preschooler moms! World renowned parenting expert Jennifer Waldburger (sleepyplanet.com) shares decades of expertise helping families get their zzz's and regain their sanity. With her gentle and compassionate approach, practical advice, and no judgment attitude, Jen helps us debunk sleep training myths and answers all my questions when it comes to ages 0-5. Atomic Moms listeners still thank us for our first “sleep learning” podcast conversation with Jen two years ago so we figured it was about time for an update! In #131, we debunk mega sleep training myths and get important answers. Where should newborns sleep? What’s the deal with that new American Academy of Pediatrics first year room sharing recommendation? What's the biggest mistake you can make in the first few months? Why the 4 month sleep regression? How can families transition out of co-sleeping with older children? When should you ditch the crib if they’re not climbing out of it? How do you convince a toddler to stay in his own bed? Are toddler beds worth the cost? And how do you juggle a new baby and an older sibling when it comes to bedtime? As always, we cover a lot of ground! I cannot wait for you all to hear all of Jen's answers and this week’s #mombomb. x Ellie Knaus Shownotes: atomicmoms.com Sleepyplanet.com "The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5" Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms, Facebook.com/atomicmomspodcast Subscribe: iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Support our independently produced, top rated iTunes podcast by SHARING these episodes on your social media and within your trusted mom networks. Please and thank you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daddy's Home | Joe Ballarini, Writer, Director, Funny Dad May 23, 2017

Funny work-from-home dads and best friends Joe Ballarini and Adam Sztykiel (my husband) riff on how fatherhood has changed them, how much us moms scare them, and how they’d man-handle the apocalypse (God help us all!). We share Sabrina’s latest antics (!!!), the dads’ opposing views on “maternal gatekeeping”, marriage after kids, Joe's epic Dad-urdays with his adorable, half British baby Theo, and what they hope to remember most about these intense early years of parenting. We also talk about the inception of Joe's brand new middle grade novel series, A BABYSITTER’S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING (published by fancy pants Harper Collins), the first of which will be released this June. Expect to see it in theaters as well, as Montecito Picture Company and Walden Films are producing Ballarini's film adaptation. I’m so proud to report that it has fantastically written, funny, and super empowered female leads (#girlpower!), and I cannot wait for Sabrina to be old enough to read it. Mom Question of the Week: Would you feel comfortable leaving your child sleeping in a hotel room if you stayed on the premises and had a monitor? Share on instagram (@atomicmoms) and our “Atomic Moms” Facebook page. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms! It really helps out our free, self-produced, iTunes top-ranked show. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms! It really helps our free, self-produced show! Show notes and guest bio: AtomicMoms.com xo Ellie Check out momsneedsleep.com/AtomicMoms for more on the Reverie power bed! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Get Organized and Get It Done Fast! May 16, 2017

Buh bye clutter! Robyn Reynolds swears we can organize ANYTHING that's worth keeping. This single mom with a can-do spirit and no-nonsense attitude whips Ellie's haphazard "put away" habits into shape. She teaches us how to streamline our kitchen in order to turn our morning routines into a well-caffeinated machine. She walks us through the process of getting our closets under control (and saving money in the process!), and gives an excellent mom hack for how the heck to keep track of what-you-put-where in all those darn diaper bag pockets. In this podcast, you'll also laugh at what a rainy day means at Robyn's L.A. home and how to keep your cool with home maintenance issues, like when the 1-800 customer service for your broken washing machine is leaving you high and dry. Bravo TV, are you listening? Cause Atomic Moms is pretty sure that Robyn Reynolds, Long Island's answer to Marie Kondo, needs her own show! Show Notes: atomicmoms.com Reverie Power Bed Foundation: www.reverie.com/atomic Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and please leave a review! Join our conversation on Facebook "Atomic Moms" page and Instagram: @atomicmoms! xx Ellie About our Guest: Founded in 2008, stepping out as a first-time entrepreneur, Robyn created her professional organizing company with the intent to manage the mundane, simplify the complexities of everyday life, and bring harmony to your home or office. Using her childhood home as her personal workshop, she found joy in organizing and re-organizing every room, closet, cabinet and drawer to perfection. As an adult, Robyn continued to hone her skills as a fashion merchandiser and a personal assistant. After a short-lived career as an actress, Robyn found herself at a professional crossroad. She decided to take a leap of faith and follow her lifelong dream of creating an environment where organizing was her focus and Organize2Harmonize was born. As a long-time member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), a Certified Professional Organizer and a Golden Circle Member, Robyn has steadily grown her business into a recognized and trusted name in the organization industry. In addition to being quoted in the Huffington Post, Woman’s Day magazine and numerous other publications, Robyn has also worked on the television show “Hoarders.” She just published her first book and is working on another one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Extreme Nesting | Tips for Marriage, Renovations, & Moving On May 09, 2017

Meet SARA REICHLING: Hollywood real estate agent and mama to Sabrina's best friend. The fact that our own mom-friendship is still going strong after signing on a new house and listing our old one is testament to her ability to remain the calm, focused, trusted leader every client dreams of and every kid hopes for in a parent. Together with her charming husband/ real estate partner JOE REICHLING, Sara reveals secrets for getting the most bang for your home renovation bucks, the neglected home maintenance that could turn into a seller's nightmare, how to keep the marriage passionate, and how the heck to turn our work brains off at home in this age of 24/7 accessibility. We also discuss their ‘one and done’ parenting decision and you won't want to miss Joe's thoughts on the beauty and bitch of impermanence. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Facebook and Instagram! Support the podcast. Get some Zzz's. Pretty please click our Reverie link: Momsneedsleep.com/atomic More on Our Guests: Instagram: @beyond.the.crib BeyondTheCribLA.com BryantReichling.com Show Notes: atomicmoms.com Don’t miss the conversations we’re having on Instagram @atomicmoms, Facebook Page "Atomic Moms", and Twitter @atomicmoms Don't forget to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. It helps new mom friends find us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ch-Ch-Changes! Ellie & Adam on Moving, Bed Rest, & Third Trimester May 02, 2017

In this madcap family huddle, comedy screenwriter Adam Sztykiel (aka “Sabrina’s favorite”) and host Ellie Knaus catch a breath from packing up the house and make light of the insanity that seems to be knocking on their door. Ellie replays a couple Friday nights ago when she suspected another woman of checking out her husband. (And it wasn't weird at all that Ellie wasn't wearing panties at the time.) Adam, who swears he just has a really high tolerance before feeling things, shares other recent events that made “water come out of my face." And the couple kicks off Ellie’s third trimester before rushing back into the house to help the handyman dismantle their lives for an upcoming move. If there’s one thing Ellie is super grateful for this week, it’s her superstar cervix! Find out why and have a good Shadenfreude laugh! Support the podcast. Get some Zzz's. Pretty please click our Reverie link: Momsneedsleep.com/atomic Show Notes, Family pics, and a link to the FFN (Fetal Fibronectin) test info : atomicmoms.com Loving me the action on Instagram @atomicmoms, Facebook Page "Atomic Moms", and Twitter @atomicmoms Don't forget to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. It helps new mom friends find us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 'Good Enough' Mama | Erin Williams, Illustrator, Cancer Research Specialist, Writer Apr 25, 2017

Mama identity crisis? Join the club. After stepping into the all-consuming role of mom, how the heck do we reclaim our sense of self outside of motherhood? Writer, illustrator, and cancer research specialist ERIN WILLIAMS shares the deeply personal solutions that are working for her, especially how she's embracing 'good enough' when it comes to being mom. In addition to writing raw, complex personal essays, and conveying the messiness of motherhood in her artwork, and caring for her two year-old Lucy, Erin Williams is an oncology research specialist. And while that admirable job title would make a lot of us need a drink (or 3), Erin shares what it’s like being a sober mom and having to learn to cope with feeling everything. Sensitive mamas out there, this one is especially for you. And if you listened to last week’s episode with Jordan Reid, Erin’s co-author of "The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People” (Penguin Random House), you WILL NOT BELIEVE Erin’s side of their ‘meet-cute’ friend story. As much as I want to spill the beans, you’ll have to hear it from her. I’ll just say: sometimes the most supportive people in our lives show up in the most unexpected ways. xo Ellie Knaus Reach out on instagram/twitter: @atomicmoms and Facebook (search: atomic moms) show notes: atomicmoms.com Read Erin’s blog: www.goosecamp.co/ Take a peek at all the awesomeness available for sale at Erin and Jordan's online shop: www.glamcamp.co Check out where Erin is a cancer research specialist: https://www.flatiron.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mother of Reinvention | Jordan Reid, Ramshackle Glam Apr 18, 2017

Jordan Reid hustles like a mother-lover: raising two young children, writing books, and running the uber popular RamShackleglam.com, where she shares funny parenting moments, DIY videos, and refreshingly honest details about her family life. But before all that cool stuff started, Jordan endured what Ellie would describe as a Joseph Campbell-esque “dark night of the soul” or what Jordan calls a “truly spectacular career implosion!” (HINT: you’ll never ever look at one particular insanely popular tv show the same way ever again). From that experience, she discovered the magic of reinvention and promises us, “If you put in the work, and you do the things you say you’re gonna do, your past experiences all make sense.” Of course, transitions are a b*tch, and her life as an accomplished author and popular website founder isn’t always an Instagram-worthy bed of roses. (Isn’t it a GD relief to hear that?!) Jordan gives us a heart-to-heart about the negative online commenters she’s had to handle in the past and tips for how to rise above the haters (real or imagined). We also laugh about her brand new book “The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People”, co-authored by her gal pal Erin Williams, and published by Penguin Random House. If you overhear me giggling in my OBGYN waiting room, it’s cause I’m doing the book’s “Bad Baby Names” word search. xx Ellie Knaus atomicmoms.com Subscribe and write a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms so new moms can find us! Reach out on Twitter (@atomicmoms), Instagram (@atomicmoms), and Facebook "Atomic Moms" MEET OUR GUEST: JORDAN REID is the founding editor of the lifestyle blog Ramshackle Glam and the author of two parenting and style memoirs. Her hobbies include unfortunately timed blushing, coming up with reasons to not shave her legs, and darts. She lives in California with her husband and two children, mostly so that she can wear flip-flops in the winter. The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People (April 25, 2017): "This book, part guide, part journal, part activity book, chronicles the trimesters of pregnancy (and the fourth trimester, aka having a newborn) and encourages readers to both entertain themselves while reflecting on this incredibly meaningful experience in a woman’s life." - Penguin Random House See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pregnancy, Cancer, and Courage | Warrior Mom Apr 11, 2017

Teresa Palmer and host Ellie Knaus speak with Helen Tunea about her intense journey from pregnant cancer patient to thriving mother of two. In this candid and inspiring conversation, Helen and Teresa share the life-changing power of friendship, including fun advice for how the rest of us can “pick up” lifelong mom friends. For the first time publicly, Helen opens up about her moment-to-moment decision making when she was diagnosed with stage 3, triple negative breast cancer while pregnant with her second child. She shares her fears at the time of not being present for first child, her countless surgeries and chemotherapy while pregnant, and how they got through it all! You'll definitely want to hear Helen's advice for what NOT to do or say when supporting a friend with illness and HOW to best show up for her in times of need! Helen's #MOMBOMB: "Pain is temporary, warriors are forever” Follow Teresa's parenting journey on our favorite mom blog: YourZenMama.com Facebook: "Atomic Moms” page and Twitter/Instagram Meet Our Guests: Born and raised in Chicago to Romanian refugees, and the middle child of five, Helen Tunea was the first American born of her family. She found her bi-cultural upbringing made it easy to connect with people which lead her to a career in HR, and in the global tech industry. She’s traveled the world for work and play, met her soul mate (also a first gen/Mexican) and chef. They moved to LA when said soul mate-now husband received an offer to open a restaurant in Hollywood. They had their daughter Luna, and soon after, she was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after finding out she was pregnant with her son. She underwent a year of chemo/radiation treatment and gave birth. Now in remission, Helen is the head of talent acquisition for a global tech company in Silicon Beach, and lives in Palms with her family. Teresa Palmer splits her time between the Hollywood Hills and Adelaide, South Australia with her husband Mark and their kids, 3 yr old son Bodhi and 4 month old son Forest. She also has an almost 9 year old step son, Isaac. Teresa is an actor, director, writer, philanthropist and owner of Your Zen Life and co-founder of our favorite blog: YourZenMama. She is passionate about raising conscious minded children and using her platform to “Be The Change.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Motherhood in Hollywood" | Heather Brooker Apr 04, 2017

Emmy award-winning journalist turned actress/comedian/host Heather Brooker chats with fellow parenting podcast host Ellie Knaus about everything under the L.A. sun. Join us as we laugh about the recent moment Heather's family video went Youtube viral, and go international with us as we discuss how Heather’s recent family trip to London took a shocking turn when she found her family in the midst of the Parliament attack (she gave live news coverage to US stations while her daughter played in a nearby park). Ellie shares the recent loss of their family pet, how she shared the news with Sabrina, and the sweetest (and perhaps most bizarre) FaceTime exchange in iPhone history. Because we're talking "Motherhood in Hollywood", we also have a playful social media tug-of-war over the fine line between not wanting to project a falsely perfect family image while also not sharing our dirty laundry or our children’s meltdowns. And of course, we have to ask Heather: what’s the biggest misconception about motherhood in Hollywood? x Ellie Knaus, Atomic Moms mom-in-chief Guest Bio: Heather is an actress, comedian, Emmy Award-winning Journalist, and host of the Motherhood in Hollywood podcast (available on iTunes!). She’s appeared on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, Fresh Off The Boat, and The Mindy Project. On her podcast, Heather discusses her two passions — parenting and entertainment — and has a hilariously addicting, tell-it-like-it-is personality. She has appeared as a guest on CBS2/9 Los Angeles, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, mom.me, Wonderwall and the Today Show Parenting Team as well as her own blog. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and 3-year-old daughter. MotherhoodinHollywood.com Subscribe and download iTunes.com/atomicmoms! Please leave us an iTunes review (consider it our Atomic Moms tip jar! It helps other moms find us!) Find us on social media: Instagram/Twitter @atomicmoms and Facebook Page “Atomic Moms” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids" | Jancee Dunn, Bestselling Author Mar 28, 2017

Relationship tips + hilarious parenting stories. Podcast #122: New York Times best-selling author Jancee Dunn and host Ellie Knaus share the ins and outs of their relationships and compare funny notes on the home front. Dunn's new book, "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids," (Little, Brown and Company) is described as "part memoir of discovery, part parenting and marriage how-to, and part intriguing exploration of science that explains why we behave the way we do." We laugh about what frustrates us most about our partners in Newbornland. For example, I remember in my sleep-deprived haze telling Adam he was not allowed to sit in the driveway with his phone after work and that if he wanted to go to the bathroom right when he got home then he should use the one at the office!... (Sorry, Adam. Can't wait to be back in the thick of it with baby #2 this July!) Jancee shares communication skills she learned from an FBI hostage negotiator (for her husband, but I swear it applies to toddlers as well), and we discuss the traps of "maternal gatekeeping". If you find yourself losing your cool with your partner in front of your child, Jancee offers a powerful suggestion for calming your temper. And if you're struggling to make Quality Family Time (Q.F.T.) in this crazy age of kids sports and non-stop birthday parties, Jancee offers the guilt-free, sure-fire way to get off the hook! Yes, buckle up. We cover a lot of ground! xx Ellie Guest Bio: New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn is the author of five books, including "But Enough About Me", a memoir of her rock and roll years, (HarperCollins, 2008) and an essay collection, "Why Is My Mother Getting A Tattoo? And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had To Answer", a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor (Ballantine, 2009). In 2012, with Cyndi Lauper, she cowrote "Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir". Her first book for children, "I’m Afraid Your Teddy Has Been Naughty Today", will be published in 2017 by Candlewick Press. She was a staff writer at Rolling Stone for over a decade, and a veejay at MTV for five years. She writes for many publications, among them the New York Times, Vogue, Food & Wine, and Parents, and was a columnist for GQ and O, The Oprah Magazine. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, the author Tom Vanderbilt, and their daughter. JanceeDunn.net Subscribe and download iTunes.com/atomicmoms Please leave us a review (consider it our Atomic Moms tip jar! It helps other moms find us!) Find us on social media: Instagram/Twitter @atomicmoms and Facebook Page "Atomic Moms" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BabyMoon + Meeting the Baby | Bridget & Becca Return Mar 21, 2017

#121 Mom friends Ellie Knaus and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair crash Becca McHugh’s babymoon! We find out if Hawaii is as “relaxing” as it sounds with a three year-old and a thrill-seeking husband. We also address the Do’s and Don’ts of meeting the newborn. Sleep-deprived and always candid, brand new second time mom Bridget enlightens Becca and Ellie as to their future of juggling young children and infants (like, who do you address first when they both want something at the same time?…how about when the older one takes the new transition out on the dog?…does motherhood foster or destroy creativity?...and last but not least, do peepee teepees actually work?). Most notably, Ellie interviews her youngest Atomic Moms guest ever: Bridget's six week old baby George. SUBSCRIBE (iTunes.com/AtomicMoms) for next Tuesday's Atomic Moms episode: "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids" with New York Times bestselling author Jancee Dunn! Pretty please help us out by leaving a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Go to AtomicMoms.com for show links! Social media: Facebook "atomic moms", Instagram/Twitter: @atomicmoms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#Momlife in Digital Media | Jill Simonian Mar 14, 2017

Jill Simonian, entertainment reporter turned parenting lifestyle expert (CBS Los Angeles, NBC's Today Show Parenting Team, Mom.me), gives us the scoop on new mom life hacks and sensitive parenting topics offered in her book, "The Fab Mom's Guide: How to Get Over the Bump & Bounce Back Fast." Host Ellie Knaus asks Jill to reflect back on the blurry days of SAHM-ing "two under two" while juggling the occasional freelance, high intensity on-camera work. After 5+ years of running TheFabMom.com, we get her advice for mom bloggers starting out and ask where she draws the privacy line in sharing stories of her children on social media. We also dish about our birth experiences, our nursing/formula decision making, and dismantle the frequent Mama "F Bomb" (Failure). Boom! Subscribe on iTunes.com/atomicmoms to get our 120 episodes! We LOVE hearing from you on social media: Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms, Facebook: search "Atomic Moms" page! Shownotes: atomicmoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Huddle | Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel Mar 07, 2017

We're celebrating the midpoint of my second pregnancy! 20 weeks down. 20 weeks to go. I sit down with Adam Sztykiel (comedy screenwriter/ sitcom show runner/ husband of almost 10 years) to catch up on all the ridiculousness happening at Chez Sztykiel. I find out what it's like living with a pregnant zombie (me) who has suddenly revived herself with an intense second trimester "nesting” frenzy. Our toddler correspondent, Sabrina, makes her Atomic Moms debut to reveal the gender of our baby! And throughout the episode, she pops in to share her thoughts on having a sibling, what’s hot in entertainment news (on Nick Jr), and to belt out "Moana". She’s pushing hard for her own spin-off podcast (N-O) or a spot on Ellen (not gonna happen). We also answer listener questions about the ways in which our first child is like us and totally different from us, how Adam measures up to his own manly-man father, and the most exciting purchase Ellie has made this year (yes, folks, it’s a label maker). Join our conversation on our Facebook "Atomic Moms" page, Instagram: @atomicmoms, and Twitter: @atomicmoms! Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms! You'll have access to our 120+ podcast episodes in the archives. New episode next Tuesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a Deep Dive with Selena Willows Feb 28, 2017

This episode could save your child's life. I can’t wait for you to meet guest SELENA WILLOWS, a mom of two, a nutrition and wellness coach as well as the child swim instructor who taught my toddler to swim safely across a pool in less than two weeks! We’ll talk with Selena about water safety (like the chilling fact that it takes less than 20 seconds for a child to stop fighting for breath), the spiritual experience of witnessing a child push past their fears and perceived limitations, as well as how she coaches. “Swimming is one of those things that children can learn very quickly if people get out of their way,” Selena says. “I often say I don’t so much teach as I facilitate. I provide a safe environment where kids are empowered and they get to learn how to swim -- they get to teach themselves how to swim. I guide them, but I do very little instruction.” We also go WAY BEYOND swim lessons into Selena’s mantra to “live life on purpose” and her own transformative experience of LOSING 100 pounds. And Selena will offer a “breakthrough homework assignment” for us moms to achieve greater clarity about getting to the root of shame and how it affects us physically inside and out. P.S. Here's hoping I kick this preschool cold by the time Sabrina is in college. Jeez Louise. Selena’s blog: http://www.selenawillows.com/ Swim to Selena: http://www.swimtoselena.com/ Loving our conversations on social media: Facebook "Atomic Moms" page, Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All You Need is LOVE| KaDee Strickland Feb 14, 2017

You know KaDee Strickland from the ABC dramas "Private Practice" and "Secrets & Lies", and her new Hulu series "Shut Eye". In this special Valentine’s episode, KaDee confesses how she tried to play cupid between her girlfriend and actor Jason Behr before realizing she had been struck by the arrow herself. She shares her secrets to 10+ years of marriage with "Mr. Delicious" in La La Land, which let's face it, in Hollywood years, is a record. We chat about how motherhood underscores the awesomeness of female friendship, KaDee’s upbringing in rural Georgia (she had a pet alligator, for real...learned that tidbit watching her on "The View"), and we examine the mother-daughter dynamics in her family history. A huge Atomic Moms shoutout to the One Billion Rising campaign, the biggest global action ever to end violence against women and girls. Subscribe on iTunes.com/atomicmoms We LOVE hearing from you on social media: Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms, Facebook: search "Atomic Moms" page See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's OK Not to Share | Heather Shumaker on Homework, Sharing, and Technology Feb 07, 2017

Journalist HEATHER SHUMAKER shares insights from her parenting books loved by so many free-thinking moms: “It’s Ok to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids” and "It’s OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids” (Penguin Random House). With a warm voice and a no-nonsense attitude, Heather helps us advocate for our children's unalienable right to be kids! We discuss the importance of childhood physical risk-taking and the benefits of scraped knees. She reminds us that CONFLICT is a great opportunity for our little ones to learn conflict resolution and gives us the tools to help them do it successfully! She tells us how to sidestep the "time to turn it off" screen-time wars, and what to do if our kids are being assigned too much homework in school. We're starting a renegade parenting revolution! Are you with us? Please leave a review: iTunes.com/AtomicMoms AtomicMoms.com Social media: Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram @atomicmoms, and Facebook: search "Atomic Moms" page See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moms' Night Out | Jessica Coulter Returns Jan 31, 2017

Jessica Coulter kidnaps host Ellie Knaus for a Mom’s Night Out. Our award-winning advertising creative director mom-friend shares a glimpse into her life as an undercover working mom who gets everything done in time for preschool pick up, and Ellie shares her experience as a living, breathing, hormonal roller coaster gearing up for second trimester. We make a toast to the perks of socializing sober and stress the importance of leaning on mom friends when we feel depleted or stressed. We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the musical RENT before hopping in the cab to see it at the Pantages Theater. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. Please share with a friend! Twitter/Instagram: @atomicmoms and Facebook page "Atomic Moms" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ambition + Motherhood | Hana Schank, Elizabeth Wallace, The Atlantic Jan 17, 2017

How does motherhood affect ambition? Guests Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace co-wrote "The Ambition Interviews" essay series for THE ATLANTIC and share their powerful findings with Atomic Moms. We talk about our desire to redefine ambition, the reason there are so few power couples, and why moms are juggling more than ever before. We also talk about Elizabeth’s two mom household and celebrate Hana's career move that was inspired by this project. Listen to our interview! Read these essays. And join our conversation on social media. About Our Guests: ELIZABETH WALLACE is a freelance writer who has been published in Lenny Letter, Domino, Parenting, and Redbook, and a former editor at Vogue, Nylon, Seventeen, Us Weekly, and Lucky. Elizabeth is a Brooklyn-based mother of two kids and avid practitioner of yoga, lunch making, and handcrafted cocktails. elizabethannwallace.wordpress.com. HANA SCHANK is a user experience consultant, author and essayist. Her writing appears frequently in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic and in other national publications and around the web. She is the author of two memoirs. Hana divides her time between Washington DC and Brooklyn, NY, where she lives with her family. www.hanaschank.me Please share this podcast with your friends! And don't forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. AtomicMoms.com Twitter/Instagram: @atomicmoms and Facebook: "Atomic Moms" page Atomic Moms is a modern parenting podcast celebrating the joys and complexities of caring for our children and ourselves. Host Ellie Knaus celebrates and commiserates with New York Times best-selling authors, acclaimed parenting experts, and bighearted moms all over the world. With 100+ episodes available for free on iTunes, we have been creating positive and empowering content for mothers since 2014. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're Expecting! Jan 10, 2017

We're having a baby! Host Ellie Knaus (first trimester) consults best mom-friends Becca McHugh (second trimester) and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (third trimester) about the ups and downs of pregnancy while toddler-wrangling at the same time. We discuss: expanding our families, “second child-itus” (it’s like my stomach was an instant pop-up tent this time), the “mini van stigma”, VBACS, IUI’s, and a bunch of other initials I knew nothing about before motherhood, and how our toddlers pressured us into making them siblings (Sabrina has convinced me that I'm the surrogate for “HER baby”). We hear Becca’s insane ZIKA-conception story, kiss goodbye to any illusions of a cocooned “4th trimester” with the newborn, and share how Sabrina broke the news to her entire preschool. After listening to this episode, our child-free sound engineer Owen O'Neill wrote Ellie: "Well, that episode was an eye opener to say the least." Leave a review on iTunes (consider it a baby welcoming present): iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Join our conversation on Facebook "Atomic Moms" and Twitter/Instagram: @atomicmoms Sign up for our newsletter on atomicmoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting Stronger in 2017| Fitness Expert Sara Haley Jan 03, 2017

It's time to charge up! Celeb fitness trainer SARA HALEY is here to help us excuse proof our workouts and get strong for all the right reasons. This hands-on mama chases after two young sons and is pregnant with #3. We discuss: the insane but very real pressure we feel in this celebrity obsessed culture to "bounce back", 3 things NOT to do after having a baby, postnatal surprises NOBODY talks about, how to recover from the emotional drain of being MOM, and the internal shift many of us experience as mothers. x Ellie Knaus Sara Haley, an acclaimed pre and postnatal recovery specialist, spent her pre-mothering years touring the world as a Reebok Global Master Trainer. She has been named in Shape's 50 Hottest Female Trainers in America and is the creator of the award-winning pre and post-natal workouts "Expecting More" and "Expecting More: The 4th Trimester Workout". Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and leave a review!!! SaraHaley.com Twitter: @sarahaleyfit AtomicMoms.com @atomicmoms and Facebook "Atomic Moms" page See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merry Married Mayhem | Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel Dec 20, 2016

Spotlight on ADAM SZTYKIEL (Ellie’s decade-long starter husband, film/television comedy screenwriter, Sabrina’s favorite). We look back on 2016 and the biggest parenting lesson Sabrina has dished up for us thus far. We brace ourselves for the tornado of wrapping paper and fun as we head to the in-laws for the holidays. Plus, we re-live a humiliating moment from Ellie’s pregnancy and decide it’s time to clear out Adam's custom mug collection from his comedy writer friends, like the one that says "Tea Bag Me", now that Sabrina is curious about reading. Next week we’re off giving you the perfect chance to catch up on a recent episode you missed. x Ellie Knaus Subscribe on iTunes.com/atomicmoms and leave a review. Stream on atomicmoms.com Reach out on social media, Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms and @ellieinla, Facebook: "Atomic Moms". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mama Glow Latham Thomas on Mothering Ourselves First Dec 13, 2016

Named one of Oprah's Super Soul 100 visionaries and "Top 100 Women to Watch in Wellness" by Mind Body Green, LATHAM THOMAS is one hardworking single mama on our side. Maternity/lifestyle maven and NYC birth doula, Latham schools ELLIE KNAUS and our listeners on her philosophy of “mothering yourself first”, saying no to make room for yes, and slowing down this winter by tuning into the rhythms of nature (when it's dark at 4 pm, it's fancy pajama time!). Latham tells Ellie about her vision of radical self-care, an act that is radical at least in part because “nobody cares that you want to read a book or lay in bed or sleep in...." Nobody until now! Finally, we are recognizing for ourselves the absolute necessity of self-care in order to show up wholeheartedly for our loved ones. Latham offers advice on re-charging ourselves at least as often as our iPhones, letting go of our polarizing motherhood archetypes, and answers our "second round of childbirth" fears. She also gives Ellie marching orders for how to get her Mama Glow on in the kitchen (hint: it involves this fantastic Atomic Moms community) and you won’t want to miss her recommendation for a ritual each of us can start tonight to strengthen our relationship with our children and to prevent ourselves from getting “off-mission.” This episode is brought to you by Seedling.com, code: ATOMIC Mama Glow: mamaglow.com Latham Thomas’s Instagram: @glowmaven Atomic Moms Instagram: @atomicmoms AtomicMoms.com "Mama Glow : A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy" by Latham Thomas See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Laura Berman on Elevating Our Relationships Dec 06, 2016

You’ve seen her as a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. Our esteemed guest Dr. Laura Berman (New York Times bestselling author, world renowned sex and relationship educator, and clinical professor of ob-gyn and psychiatry at Northwestern University) is here to help us mamas elevate our relationships with the ultimate “Jedi Mind Trick.” She swears that mastering our energy is the key to living an empowered and loving life. We = atoms. Atoms = energy. And let’s face it, most of us go about our lives unconsciously playing off each other’s energy, for better or worse. In this podcast, Dr. Laura Berman shares with host Ellie Knaus and guest co-host Bridget Moloney-Sinclair findings from her latest book, “Quantum Love: Use Your Body’s Atomic Energy to Create the Relationship You Desire.” She schools us in how we can cultivate feelings of optimism, hopefulness, and curiosity, and act from an empowered and truthful place as "a co-creator of our reality". She swears it's possible to hold onto our positive energetic state (good vibes) regardless of the cranky downers we have to interact with. And you’ll be blown away by the life-changing events that led Dr. Berman to developing this book (it was 'another freak and growth experience’ (AFGE) after another). Because Dr. Laura Berman is a leading expert in sex and love, we also talk about the first-year parenting phenomenon (ya know, the “I want to murder my partner” one) and what that’s really about. We also talk bedroom times: what sex means to men, how we can untangle ourselves from the associated shame, and also how we can raise sexually healthy children. Plus Dr. Berman shares a big-time parenting challenge she recently experienced with her impulsive teenage son and how she consciously handled it with both authority and love. Thank you to Seedling.com for supporting our podcast! Help us out by using the code ATOMIC for $10 off a +$30 order. Great crafting gifts for the whole family! The website is amazing. Quantum Love Bonus: Here’s one question to ask yourself during a challenging moment today: "What way is this experience FOR me?" Shoot Bridget a congratulations on Twitter @BridgetMoloney (she’ll get a kick out of it). DrLauraBerman.com Atomicmoms.com Do NOT forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. Please share this episode with a mom-friend or 12!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mom Date | Actress Nikki DeLoach Nov 29, 2016

Nikki DeLoach’s life journey has taken her from a farm in Georgia to her most recent starring role in the new Hallmark Channel movie “A Dream of Christmas,” with plenty of WILD (!) stops along the way. Nikki sat down for a mom-date over a gift of Coor’s Light and homemade “Georgia caviar” to chat about everything from her early years in the Mickey Mouse Club (with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling and Britney Spears) to how she worked her way out of the grips of deep postpartum depression while starring on the MTV acclaimed series "Awkward". Nikki and Ellie talk about their fast-track playground friendship, how Nikki’s son Hudson is Sabrina’s male counterpart (or, “spirited,” as we like to say), and the healing journey Nikki took with her own mother. Nikki also shares the great awakening she sees happening among fellow women: “I’ve seen us all go on this journey together where we’re like, ‘We are powerful and we are strong and we are leaders but also, we are nurturers and we are lovers and messy, you know, like super messy.’” And although you know we’re Switzerland here at Atomic Moms, we dip our toes into the presidential election and what it means to and for us. This is one mom date you do not want to miss. (P.S. the Southern mamas let the S word out in this one so listen without the littles.) This podcast is supported by Seedling.com (code: ATOMIC) for $10 off a $30 order. (You'll love their site, promise!) “A Dream of Christmas” premiers this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. on the Hallmark Channel: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/a-dream-of-christmas Nikki DeLoach Twitter: @NikkiDeLoach Nikki DeLoach Instagram: @NikDeloach iWe network: https://www.joiniwe.com/ Twitter:@atomicmoms Instagram:@atomicmoms Facebook: 'Atomic Moms' Contact host Ellie Knaus at AtomicMoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adoption Illuminated | Angie Sanders Nov 22, 2016

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month we’re diving deep with an astonishing, candid conversation with Angie Sanders, a former casting director and now-adoptive mother who opens up about her own tumultuous road to motherhood, transracial adoption, and how it felt to be on the other side of the casting equation, which Angie says is a bit “like jumping through hoops that are lit on fire.” Angie, mother to 6-year-old Mason, answers the biggies anybody who has thought about adoption might have wondered: adoption matching, navigating the post-adoption birth-mother relationship, and Angie’s definition of deep self-care. You’ll also hear from Atomic Moms listener and mother-of-two Melanie, herself an adoptee, on how she navigates the pitfalls and silent biases of race as the wonderful mother to her adopted black daughter and biological white son. This episode is brought to you by SPEAKABOOS.COM, a digital library for our children. Turn screen time into reading time. Show Notes: ATOMICMOMS.COM Subscribe or download our entire 105 episode catalogue: iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Angie Sanders' blog: mommywantsmoresleep.com Peaceful Parenting: evolving parents.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Family Man | Randall Winston Nov 15, 2016

Need a big hug and some "can do" spirit? This is your podcast. Primetime Emmy-nominated producer Randall Winston (Scrubs, Spin City, Undateable) is a towering presence in Hollywood, and not just because he's 6'6", but because he's the best in the biz. He makes you feel like anything is possible, and then he goes out and proves it! And he does it with love! In this funny and heartfelt conversation, Winston shares tips for producing a beautiful family life. We cover a lot of ground, including: how he and his husband discuss multiracial identity at home, what he loves most about creating family rituals, their adoption journey, how he ended up donating a kidney to his inspiring sister, and the simplest/most genius path to being able to communicate with our kids. The interview portion of this episode originally released January 2016. xx Ellie Knaus Check out our New York travel pics on Instagram: @atomicmoms Subscribe to our newsletter on atomicmoms.com for my "mommy brain" crib notes. Twitter: @atomicmoms Facebook: search "Atomic Moms" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Compassionate Discipline | "Raising Lions" Joe Newman Nov 08, 2016

Joe Newman grew up with the labels: ADHD and "problem child". Now as parenting expert and author of "Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline," he guides parents and teachers in supporting strong-willed children. Newman promises "Firm boundaries make happy, more relaxed children." In this #AtomicMoms, mom-pal Marie Horrigan and I celebrate our children's ferocity while we learn how to create firm boundaries, how to "stay on their side" while handling impulsive or inappropriate behavior, and how we can "shift from opponent to coach". If that's not enough, Joe also explains why I no longer need to ask my child to say "I'm sorry." Listen to find out why. Support for this episode comes from SPEAKABOOS.COM, a digital library for children ages 2-6. Use the code ATOMIC for your free trial! x Ellie Knaus, Atomic Moms mom-in-chief Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Show notes and join our newsletter on AtomicMoms.com Find us on social media: Facebook "Atomic Moms", Instagram @AtomicMoms, and Twitter @AtomicMoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Craziest Birth Story Ever Nov 01, 2016

Who has a Halloween candy hangover? (I do!) Today I share a special announcement and also revisit the most mind-blowing birth story I've ever heard. Guest MARIE HORRIGAN takes #AtomicMoms friends Deanna Russo, Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, and me on a totally wild, completely unexpected, and super empowering birth journey that has changed the way Marie looks at parenting and the world at large. What makes this story extra special is how vastly different it is from her first birth experience. On Atomic Moms, we celebrate the good times and hold space for the difficult times. And we are honored Marie chose to share her "comeback birth" with us. Again, it will BLOW YOUR MIND. xx Ellie Knaus Dont forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Twitter/Instagram: @atomicmoms and Facebook "Atomic Moms" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moms Talk Race | Vanessa Baden Kelly Oct 25, 2016

We’re discussing race: how we can talk about it with our kids and how we can talk about it with each other as mothers. Guest VANESSA BADEN KELLY and host Ellie Knaus discuss color blindness, beauty standards, modern day segregation, diversity in the classroom, code-switching, mom groups, and Vanessa's concerns about the challenges her son will face as a young black man in America. Vanessa is a new mama, community organizer, television/film actress/writer, and one busy woman. Her bio reads: As a community organizer she has worked with Community Coalition, Brave New Films, the Center for Health Environment and Justice, and Obama for America (2008). Vanessa trains organizers for the Children’s Defense Fund’s YALT initiative, and is one of the original members of the Dream Defenders. She also serves as a consultant for the Trayvon Martin Foundation. Currently she works on the new Netflix Original series Ozark (2017). Support for this episode comes from Speakaboos.com, a digital library for children ages 2-6. Use the code ATOMIC for your free trial! Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Show notes on AtomicMoms.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Constructing Hope | Detroit Rev. Faith Fowler Oct 18, 2016

Rev. Faith Fowler is a real life hero. Best-selling author Mitch Albom (“Tuesdays With Morrie”) shares that Fowler is “…the most important currency of our city, a loving, egoless, inspiring leader who doesn’t see color, doesn’t see class, who looks at our poorest, most neglected citizens and sees only hope and opportunity. And humor.” She cares for and empowers thousands, including homeless mothers and children. In this episode, we talk to this fierce champion of ALL HUMANS about race, breaking the poverty cycle, addiction, her non-profit entrepreneurial projects including Tiny Homes. We chat about why she goes "tire hunting", how can we be most effective with our talents, and she answers tough questions about parenting. Since Halloween is coming up, you gotta hear Rev. Faith Fowler's brilliant response to protestors (!) at the Cass Community Haunted House. Even when you’ve lost faith, there’s Faith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

100th Episode Special |9 Lives Oct 11, 2016

100 episodes! Whoa! Thank you for sharing your lives with me. I consider this podcast my weekly moms group. And I thought it would be special this week to call up some of you. It turned out to be more than special. It rocked me in ways that I haven't fully taken in yet. In Episode #100, nine listeners share their parenting lives. We talk about their challenges, their insights, their families, and their favorite Atomic Moms moments. I cannot wait for you to hear what they have to say! We're in good company, listeners. Together, we are the most rocking moms group on the planet. love, Ellie Subscribe on iTUnes.com/AtomicMoms (please leave 5 stars and written review) Please share our website atomicmoms.com on your social media pages! So grateful for this journey we’ve been on together. And looking forward to our next 100 episodes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Working Mom Crush | Creative Director Jessica Coulter Oct 04, 2016

Award-winning creative director Jessica Coulter and host Ellie Knaus laugh about play dates gone awry, making mom friends, and surprising details from her pre-baby past (burlesque and NFL cheerleading, what?). This year Coulter was named one of Business Insider's "30 Most Creative Women in Advertising" and we talk about what it's like being a mom-boss in the dude-centric world of advertising. Ellie also gets her to share fantastic mom hacks for getting stuff done and her personal struggle going back to work full-time. Last but not least, we bring our mutual "Hamilton: An American Musical" obsession to a whole new level. Lin-Manuel Miranda would be proud. x Ellie This episode is brought to you by LostMy.Name (you saw that right. There's no ".com" Just LostMy.Name). Don't forget the promo code ATOMIC for 10% off your order. (And so they know you got the message from us.) Free shipping worldwide! Twitter/ Instagram: @atomicmoms Facebook: search for "Atomic Moms" page www.atomicmoms.com Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms And please share with all your mom friends in person and online! Thanks for keeping us thriving! xo Ellie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Support Our Sisterhood | Pregnancy Loss Sep 27, 2016

How can we help a mother who has experienced pregnancy loss? What should we say? What should we not say? Our two special guests devote their lives to the wellness of mothers and have suffered pregnancy loss themselves: clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Zucker and training midwife Georgina Blanchard. Our first guest Dr. Jessica Zucker specializes in women's reproductive + maternal mental health and serves on the Medical Advisory Council of "Every Mother Counts". She has contributed to PBS’s "This Emotional Life", and started the #IHadAMiscarriage hashtag campaign that went viral. Our second guest Georgina Blanchard is in her final year of Midwifery studies at the Midwifery Education Program at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. After our conversations, we clear the stage to share Georgina’s exquisite essay “Still Life” published in the Canadian journal “The Walrus", read by her sister, actress Rachel Blanchard with music by Georgina's husband John Showman. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We hope this episode helps in some small way. Please share with your mom community. x Ellie Please subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms! Go to AtomicMoms.com for show notes and more about our guests. Sign up for our newsletter on atomicmoms.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Understanding Montessori | Jeanne-Marie Paynel Sep 20, 2016

Mom pals Ellie Knaus and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair call on Voila Montessori founder JEANNE-MARIE PAYNEL to sort out our child-rearing chaos. We learn: how to simplify our family’s morning routine so we don’t lose our marbles, how to calmly handle mealtime struggles, why Montessori classrooms don't have pretend play objects or talking animal books, and how to create a home environment in which our children can thrive as independent learners. Thanks to podcast #97 Ellie is wondering how she’ll get her exercise now that she won’t be sunscreen play-wrestling her toddler every morning. And for listeners with older kids, you won’t want to miss the choice Jeanne-Marie Paynel's own remarkable mother gave her in high school. Go to atomicmoms.com for show notes and to sign up for Jeanne-Marie Paynel's FREE summit this week! Ellie's video interview on all she's learned while hosting Atomic Moms is Saturday, Sept 24! Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. Twitter: @atomicmoms Facebook page: "atomic moms" Instagram: @atomicmoms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Making Space for What Matters | Bianca Kajlich, Actress: Rules of Engagement, Undateable, Bring It On Sep 13, 2016

#96: Do you suffer from obligation overload? Ever feel like what you're doing isn't enough in this age where everyone is branding themselves as a multi-hyphenate? Or are you stuck in something that doesn’t feel good anymore? We feel ya! Actress and Atomic Moms co-founder Bianca Kajlich (Rules of Engagement, Undateable, Bring It On) inspires us to commit ourselves to what matters most to us and shed the rest. This full hearted, generous, and crazily charismatic mama reveals her recent personal challenges and parenting Ah Ha's. It’s a brand new episode with our old friend and it's classic Bianca & Ellie - so blow up your Atomic Moms raft, get your #mombomb coozie and cold beer (or cold brew coffee... the bottles look the same), and get ready to ride our wild, fun, and sparkling stream of consciousness. xx Ellie Knaus Follow us on social media @atomicmoms (Instagram/Twitter) Search "Atomic Moms" on your iPhone podcast app and subscribe! Search for "Atomic Moms" Facebook page and join our conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Working Mom Crush | CNN's Kate Bolduan on Confidence, Funny Mom Fails, & Interviewing the President Sep 06, 2016

Listen to Ellie's new intro to a fave episode. We're sharing our uncensored and funny mom-friend call with CNN anchor Kate Bolduan. The woman is non-stop, co-anchoring "@ This Hour with Berman and Bolduan" every week day along with raising her toddler Cecelia. Atomic Moms host Ellie Knaus asks this spirited mama: How do we juggle the parenting act while still hitting the pavement hard? What is it like raising your kid in Manhattan when you grew up with grass? How CRAZY was it getting on-camera parenting advice from President Obama while you were pregnant? Awesome? Awkward? Weird? All of the above? This conversation originally aired in January 2016. Check out AtomicMoms.com for our show notes! Find us on social media on Facebook ("Atomic Moms") and Instagram/Twittter: @atomicmoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starry-Eyed | Awakening Our Sense of Wonder Aug 30, 2016

#94: Heading towards the last hurrah of summer, we’re letting our hair down, celebrating our sensuality, and re-awakening our sense of wonder. We're also posing one of my favorite mom questions: Why do we struggle to look like we're perfect when the people we love the most are the ones who are fancy free with their imperfections? Our guest Mandy Arioto, mother to three young children, is the president and CEO of MOPs International: "a grassroots movement that believes moms are world influencers.” Mandy has been featured on MSN.com, theknot.com, the nest.com, and Fox. She writes: “Carl Jung suggests that becoming whole means bringing together that which has been torn apart. Whether that is light and darkness, feminine and masculine, conscious and unconscious, we are whole when we embrace both.” You can find her new book "Starry-Eyed: Seeing Grace in the Unfolding Constellation of Life and Motherhood" on atomicmoms.com. P.S. We also talk about ice cream. Show notes: atomic moms.com Twitter: @atomicmoms Facebook: "Atomic Moms" Instagram: @atomicmoms Don't forget to "Subscribe" on the purple podcast app already on your iPhone. Android users: subscribe on the stitcher app! Just search: "Atomic Moms" xo, Atomic Moms mom-in-chief Ellie Knaus Special Thanks: composer - Jeremy Turner, post audio mix - Owen O'Neill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Martha Beck, Oprah's Go To Life Coach: On Loving Ourselves Aug 23, 2016

Oprah says of our guest Martha Beck: "She's one of the smartest women I know." In podcast #93 Martha Beck encourages host Ellie Knaus to get honest in every aspect of her life with an INTEGRITY CLEANSE. Of course, Ellie freaks out that everyone will abandon her. Could YOU do it? Wouldn't it be liberating to stop "dancing on eggshells"? We also discuss: the truth about pain, how to handle self-criticism, challenging the voices in our head, what our bodies are really trying to tell us, and how to be compassionate towards ourselves when we're mad at ourselves for how we're being so hard on ourselves (a double whammy and Ellie's longtime favorite conundrum until Martha solves it for us here. Huzzah!) Martha's bestselling books include: Expecting Adam, Finding Your Own North Star, Steering By Starlight, and Finding Your Way in a Wild New World, and we discuss her new work of fiction: Diana, Herself: An Allegory in Awakening. Martha Beck has three degrees from Harvard. And every month we flip to Martha's column in O Magazine first. Learn more about her training program at marthabeckinstitute.com Go to atomicmoms.com for our social media links! Please help us out! If you like this podcast, please rate us on iTunes. 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.

Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me | Margaux Bergen Aug 16, 2016

Sometimes our own parents aren't equipped to teach us how to create a meaningful life. It's our job to figure it out for ourselves and pass it on. MARGAUX BERGEN, an observant and whip smart daughter of a dysfunctional family, wrote down some of her hard earned wisdom to give to her eldest daughter when she went to college. Penguin Press has published these family stories and raw insights in the hybrid memoir/advice book: “Navigating Life: Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me.” A champion for women leadership around the world, Margaux Bergen has worked with the non-profit Vital Voices. She has held senior communications positions at The Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty, The United Way and the World Bank, and is now with the women-led, conscious journalism site ORBMedia. On Atomic Moms we talk about respectful parenting, the dreaded resume gap, solitude vs. loneliness, and how we can veer away from our dysfunctional family history and find our way back to our essential self. xx Ellie Knaus Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. Find show notes at atomicmoms.com. Please help us out by sharing on social media! #atomicmoms Special thanks to 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.

Cheers to Complicated Families | Tracy Barone 'Happy Family' Aug 09, 2016

We're raising a glass to complicated families. *Clink* In episode #91, guest Tracy Barone chats with Ellie Knaus about the fractured mythology of our own family of origin. For example, do we ever really know our parents? What are they not telling us and how has it subconsciously informed who we are? A mother of reinvention (playwright, film producer, now novelist), Barone also opens up about the identity crisis that plagues so many moms taking a break from the work force and what she learned about herself in the process. We talk about the Buddhist concept of the child choosing the parent before birth. (We'd love to know: why do you think your kid picked you?) And for all you creative mamas out there, we pinpoint what it takes to birth your passion project. Find show notes at atomicmoms.com Twitter: @atomicmoms, Instagram: @atomicmoms, Facebook "Atomic Moms". Special thanks to Jeremy Turner for his gorgeous music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Your Child Get Upset When You Leave? Aug 02, 2016

Separation Anxiety Part 2 with parenting expert Jennifer Waldburger goes WAY DEEP. In this new episode with host Ellie Knaus, we break down the steps for healthy separation, discuss how we can help our children be more independent from us, talk about attachment patterns that can arise generation after generation, share the neurological response of "separation anxiety", and offer tips for saying goodbye at school drop off. Boom! Episode 90. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Consider helping us out by leaving us a review on iTunes! Show notes available: 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.

Goodbye Chicago, Hello China | Adventures in Motherhood Jul 26, 2016

You know the lyrics to Frozen's "Let It Go," but how about in Mandarin? In this lighthearted and seriously entertaining 89th Atomic Moms episode, Ellie Knaus and guest co-host Bridget Moloney-Sinclair introduce you to Amber Duke, a big-hearted mama who leans into adventure and embraces motherhood camaraderie. We talk about living in China: the cultural adjustments and the toddler parenting wins. We discuss how Amber's husband quit his Chicago job to become the stay-at-home dad in China (and the partner award goes to...!). And we give a shout out to Amber's online mom group: the F15 Vipers, who prove that Motherhood can lead to the most satisfying friendships across time zones. Find us on social media: @atomicmoms, Facebook "atomic moms", and atomicmoms.com Join our new "crib notes" newsletter on atomicmoms.com Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and help us out by leaving a review. xo Ellie Knaus See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Supercharge Your Parent-Child Relationship Jul 19, 2016

What's the #1 thing you can give your kid? A healthy, loving connection with you. But sometimes it's really hard. Okay. Really effing hard. Luckily, we have some parenting world rockstars here to help. Featuring brand new commentary with host Ellie Knaus and insights from these remarkable guests: *Erika Christakis: early childhood educator, Yale lecturer, and author of this year's New York Times bestseller "The Importance of Being Little" *Roma Khetarpal: parent educator, Tools of Growth founder, author of the Nautilus Award winner "The 'Perfect' Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids" *Susan Stiffelman: licensed psychotherapist, credentialed teacher, The Huffington Post's "parent coach", and author of "Parenting without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected" and "Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids" (An Eckart Tolle edition). Please share this podcast with your friends and loved ones. Or mortal enemies. Hey, it might make them a little nicer. If you appreciate this content, please help us out by leaving a review on iTunes. (Email me on atomicmoms.com so I can thank you.) Find us on social media: @atomicmoms and on our Facebook "Atomic Moms" page. I'll be sharing articles from these fabulous guests all week. xx Ellie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lifelong Family Secret | Liz Pryor Jul 12, 2016

For nearly 40 years Atomic Moms guest LIZ PRYOR has kept a tremendous secret. In 1979 she moved into a government run, lock down facility for pregnant teenage girls and secretly gave birth to a child she’d never meet. Liz's new memoir "Look At You Now: My Journey from Shame to Strength," (Random House) explains her affluent and scholarly parents’ decision to send her away and what happens once she gets there. Liz’s siblings, friends, and relatives have not heard the truth until now. On Atomic Moms, we talk about legacy, the adoption, heritage, and shame, divorce, secrets, and second careers. We also ask this charismatic mother of three and "Good Morning America's Advice Guru" to help us with mama "overwhelm". Subscribe on iTunes to get the weekly podcast first. And continue the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@atomicmoms). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Separation Anxiety Part 1 | Jennifer Waldburger Jul 05, 2016

#86 Parenting expert and Atomic Moms mentor Jennifer Waldburger answers a million questions in this two-parter with host Ellie Knaus. In this episode Jennifer offers practical tips for both the “rejected” parent and the “preferred ” parent. We discuss what attachment means and the signs of a healthy attachment. And we take a long hard look at our need to be needed and also mommy separation anxiety. Co-founder of Sleepy Planet Parenting and co-director of Mindfulness at Stephen S. Wise School in Los Angeles, Jennifer has co-written “The Sleepeasy Solution” and “Calm Mama, Happy Baby”. Find out more about our guest at sleepyplanet.com. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms so you don’t miss PART TWO of this discussion. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. It’s immensely helpful. (And afterwards, shoot me an email through atomicmoms.com so i can thank you!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Minutes to a More Peaceful Family Life | Ethan Sawyer Jun 28, 2016

Ep #85: Ethan Sawyer returns with an illuminating exercise that can help make our parenting job a little easier and way more harmonious. After a huge response from our “Core Values, College Essays, and Burning Man Babies” episode last fall, the nationally recognized college essay expert shares with our listeners a simple and empowering method for parents to break down problems (big and small) and find solutions… all by themselves. (So much cheaper than therapy! And as always, Ellie is the guinea pig). The parenting friends also laugh about baby sign language, competitive potty training, and the importance of Dumbo’s feather. Visit www.atomicmoms.com to print out the “Feelings and Needs” worksheet and to order “The College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful College Admission Essay”. Follow @collegeessayguy and @atomicmoms on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Multicultural Mothering | L.A. Parent Magazine's Elena Epstein Jun 21, 2016

Journalist Elena Epstein moved to Los Angeles during the Iranian Revolution when she was only ten years old. She chats with host Ellie Knaus about what it was like being the kid from "far far away" completely immersing herself in everything "American". Then she shares her soul-shifting experience reconnecting with her cultural identity once she became a parent herself. As the owner/creative director of L.A. Parent Magazine, Elena gives us tips for how to prepare your kids for the "right" college and how to handle mom peer pressure. You don't want to miss the one simple act you can do to ensure a strong family foundation! Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and join the conversation on @atomicmoms, Facebook, and 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.

Funny Dads | My Husband Adam & Emmy Winner Tony Hale Jun 14, 2016

In honor of Father's Day, we're putting the spotlight on two of the funniest dads we know: Ellie's husband/comedy screenwriter ADAM SZTYKIEL (DUE DATE, UNDATEABLE) and 2x Emmy winner TONY HALE (HBO's VEEP, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT). Adam shares the surprises of toddlerdom and gives a character sketch of each of their wacky fathers (extreme travel, like Mt. Everest included). Then Ellie shares a special conversation with Emmy winner Tony Hale (HBO's VEEP, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) about their big-hearted (and neurotic) attempts at mindfulness. They trade tricks for staying present, laugh about their shortcomings, talk about their work together on "Alvin and The Chipmunks: Road Chip", and discuss the origin story of Hale's whimsical children's book "Archibald's Next Big Thing". Share with a friend and subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. Pretty please leave a review! Give us a shout out on social media @AtomicMoms and check out 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.

It's Surprising How Strong We Really Are | Natalie Taylor Jun 07, 2016

For any mother who has ever felt alone or feared that things couldn't get better, this one’s for you. On Father’s Day 2007, Natalie Taylor became a pregnant widow when her husband Josh died in a sudden accident. Overwhelmed by grief and the challenges of being a new mom, Natalie chronicles her first year of motherhood in the memoir SIGNS OF LIFE (Broadway Books). Armed with her wry sense of humor, Natalie opens up on Atomic Moms about: her return to happiness, her love of the Midwest, and what it's like living with four generations of her family on the same block. Please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. And continue the conversation throughout the week on Twitter and Instagram @atomicmoms and on our “Atomic Moms” Facebook page. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conscious Parenting Revolution | Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D. May 31, 2016

Returning to Atomic Moms, conscious parenting trailblazer Dr. Shefali Tsabary shares insights from her brand new book "The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting" (on sale May 31). This exclusive interview is for anyone who wonders why her kid can drive her crazy…for anyone hungry for external validation…for anyone wishy washy with her parental boundaries. Honestly, it’s a conversation for all humans, with or without kids. And you don’t want to miss Dr. Shefali Tsabary give host Ellie Knaus the best spiritual pep talk ever so that Ellie can finally let go of the performance pressure she has carried since she was a kid. Since taking the the parenting world by storm with her New York Times bestseller "The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering our Children", Dr. Shefali Tsabary has changed the conversation from how can we fix our kids to how can we heal ourselves. Last month Oprah Winfrey said, “Parents…you will be wowed and awed by her.” Listeners, we can’t wait to hear what you think/feel. Please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. And continue the conversation throughout the week on Twitter and Instagram @atomicmoms and on our “Atomic Moms” Facebook page. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warrior Parenting : Discipline and Empowerment May 24, 2016

What does Bruce Lee have to do with parenting? It turns out a whole heck of a lot. Host Ellie Knaus wants to know how we can help our children stoke their inner fire, while reducing hyperactivity, and learning self-discipline, and meets with JOANN WABISCA (first woman in the USA to receive the coveted "Silver Glove" in Boxe Francaise Savate) and EDWARD MONAGHAN (USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, UCLA professor) to get some answers. This husband and wife team run the renowned Ekata Training Center and have devoted their lives to teaching children, adults, and entire families the power of meditation and martial arts. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about mindfulness, reclaiming our power, and Monaghan's ADHD work with the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Share this episode on atomicmoms.com. And subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms for next week's conversation with Oprah's favorite parenting expert Dr. Shefali Tsabary on her new book "The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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.

Co-Parenting | Garcelle Beauvais : Hollywood Today Live Mar 08, 2016

Film and television actress and host Garcelle Beauvais chats with Ellie Knaus about co-parenting twins after a very public divorce. We also talk about what inspired her children's book series: I Am Mixed, I Am Living in Two Homes, and I Am Amazing. And I can't wait for you to hear what happened when Garcelle took her children to the White House. Subscribe on iTunes.com/Atomicmoms or stream on www.atomicmoms.com. And share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "H-Word" Happiness| Bestselling Author Lee Eisenberg Mar 01, 2016

New York Times bestselling author and legendary Esquire Magazine editor-in-chief Lee Eisenberg speaks with Ellie Knaus about his new book "The Point Is: Making Sense of Birth, Death, and Everything in Between". We discuss the identity shift that comes with parenthood, how early childhood memories influence one’s personal myth, the importance of jotting down the little moments, and what constitutes a meaningful existence. We also talk about the “H Word”…happiness. Find more of Eisenberg’s work: www.leeeisenberg.com. And follow Atomic Moms @AtomicMoms, subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms, check out our website: www.atomicmoms.com. Share with friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Powerful and Simple Parenting Tools | Author Roma Khetarpal Feb 23, 2016

Author Roma Khetarpal ("The 'Perfect' Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids") shares simple and effective parenting tools for strengthening the parent/child connection. We talk about the easiest and most effective way to get your children to problem solve for themselves, the difference between guidelines and rules, the first step to take when a meltdown is coming (child's or parent's), the daily "Take 5" approach, and Ellie realizes she needs to wash her own mouth out with soap (verbal hygiene). In closing Roma reflects on what she has learned raising her children in America after being raised in Kuwait by her Indian parents. Roma Khetarpal's website is: www.toolsofgrowth.com. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @atomicmoms. And check out our website: www.atomicmoms.com which includes a link to Susan Stiffelman's "Parenting in the Digital Age" series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friends Without Kids | Claire Coffee (NBC Grimm) & Bridget Moloney-Sinclair Feb 16, 2016

Guests Claire Coffee (starring in NBC's Grimm) and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (masters in clinical psychology) explore the tricky subject "Friends Without Kids" and how raising children has strengthened or strained our other relationships. Also in this episode a medical mystery has host Ellie Knaus re-evaluating her priorities and obligations. And she opens up about Bianca's departure from the podcast last fall. Listen while you're commuting, exercising, or doing chores, or up for the night shift. We're your mom friends on demand. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram @atomicmoms and our website www.atomicmoms.com Please subscribe on iTunes and share with friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The “When Are You Having Another Baby?” Question Feb 09, 2016

Natalie Thomas, Emmy-nominated TV producer, Huffington Post, Today Show, Cafe Mom and Womanista contributor, Nat’s Next Adventure founder, and former editor and spokesperson of US Weekly chats with Ellie Knaus about everybody wanting to know if a mom is having another one, and her essay “Can We Just Be”. Whether you’re “one and done” or considering your sixth, this episode will have you nodding your head in agreement, rolling your eyes, and wanting to shout: “It’s none of your bee’s wax people!” In honor of the upcoming Hallmark holiday, Ellie introduces her husband Adam and gives him a Valentine’s Quiz. Subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and please leave a review (it's very helpful for rankings), follow on social media @atomicmoms, and check out www.atomicmoms.com xo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Truth About Attachment Parenting and Homeschooling Feb 03, 2016

Guest EMILY FILMORE homeschools and practices attachment parenting. So host Ellie Knaus asks this former lawyer turned conscious parent and published author to explain what Filmore calls "alternative parenting" choices. They talk about the no hugging or tickling policy in schools, what it's like living with an autoimmune disease, and Emily's high risk pregnancy experience. Ellie had her baby sleeping in a crib from day one, while Emily co-slept with her daughter until she was nine! Forget Oscar and Felix, Ellie and Emily have the ultimate odd couple friendship. Please share with your parent-friends. Find us on social media @atomicmoms. Find Emily's books at 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.

Secrets to Producing a Beautiful Family | Randall Winston Jan 27, 2016

Television producer/director Randall Winston (Scrubs, Spin City, Undateable) is a towering presence in Hollywood literally and figuratively. 6'6" daddy of two, Winston chats with host Ellie Knaus about: adoptions and birth moms...how they discuss multiracial identity at home...the challenges of dressing a tutu-crazed daughter...creating family rituals with his husband...and how we can turn the No’s in our lives into big fat Yeses. Available on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms and streaming on our new website: http://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.

CNN Kate Bolduan |Working Mom Juggling Act Jan 20, 2016

Kate Bolduan is co-anchor of "@ This Hour with Berman and Bolduan" and previously co-anchored "New Day" with Chris Cuomo and "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer". In addition to reporting on Isis and the Presidential primaries, she is mommy to her one-year-old daughter Cecelia. Atomic Moms host Ellie Knaus asks her: What was it like getting parenting advice from President Obama? How can we separate work life from home life? How do we gracefully juggle the parenting act while still hitting the pavement hard? And what is it like raising a kid in Manhattan? Subscribe on iTunes.com and check out our brand new website: 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 Without Power Struggles: Susan Stiffelman Jan 13, 2016

Susan Stiffelman ("Parenting with Presence" and "Parenting without Power Struggles") will be an instant Atomic listener fave. In this episode, we ask the big questions, like: 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! www.atomicmoms.com Social media: @atomicmoms. Leave a review on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms Sincerely, Ellie Knaus See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Military Son to Nickelodeon Dad Jan 07, 2016

Henry Dittman ("100 Things to Do Before High School") plays DAD on television and in real life. In this intimate conversation with host Ellie Knaus, he recalls how his international upbringing has shaped his outlook. He reflects on how his own parents have influenced his perspective as a father. And he shares what he hopes his little girl will always remember about her daddy. New Atomicmoms.com site coming soon! Find us on social media @atomicmoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Shine Bright in the New Year Dec 30, 2015

Do you have a New Years resolution? Ellie's might surprise you. In this Atomic Moms remix of old and new, film actress Teresa Palmer and fitness model/triathlete Angi Greene Fletcher speak up about not apologizing for who you are and not underplaying your skills or blessings for fear of hurting feelings or not being liked. Marianne Williamson writes, "Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do." Let's shine bright in 2016! Follow on social media @atomicmoms. And please share episode with special friends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Naughty or Nice? How to Discipline with Love and Limits Dec 23, 2015

This Christmas Ellie Knaus shares a personal story along with interview excerpts from two of her favorite guests: Dr. Robin Berman (Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits) and Janet Lansbury (No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline without Shame). These parenting experts teach us how to honor our children's feelings while we embody the role of confident leader. It's an Atomic Moms Remix with old and new! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday Survival Guide: Travel & Drama-Free Family Time Dec 16, 2015

Host Ellie Knaus calls up Jenny Duffourg (Atomic Moms' french correspondent), Claire Coffee (NBC's Grimm), and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (frequent guest co-host) to discuss the ins and outs of traveling with small children from getting the best plane seats to what to do when your toddler won't stop kicking the seat in front of you. Then our inspiring podcast co-founder Bianca Kajlich gives a sweet farewell to our listeners and shares her intentions for the new year. Last but not least, don't miss parenting expert/psychologist/author Susan Stiffelman on how to stay drama free with relatives of all ages over the holidays. It's absolutely genius (Eckhart Tolle and Arianna Huffington are big fans of her work and for good reason), and her parting wisdom is our holiday gift to you. Pretty please share Atomic Moms podcast with friends, relatives, and your parenting groups in person and online. We have an amazing line up of episodes for the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Runway Model to Twins Mom on Creativity, Fertility, Charity, & Toddler Heart Surgery Dec 09, 2015

Kelly Zajfen has her hands full with three year-old twins and her charity "Alliance of Moms" supporting pregnant and parenting foster teens through hands-on workshops.

We discuss Kelly's struggles with infertility, her daughter Super Lily's heart condition, what she chooses to remember about her own mother, how our creativity can be reignited when we become parents, and the immense support mothers can provide in each other's lives. Released: December 9, 2015

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Shining Light on Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Dec 02, 2015

400,000 mothers suffer postpartum depression each year. In this honest, raw, and surprisingly funny roundtable discussion, four mothers (including one therapist) share their personal stories and resources that can help. Pretty please share Atomic Moms podcast with friends and find us on social media @AtomicMoms! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Giving thanks with Oprah's go-to parenting expert: Dr. Shefali Nov 25, 2015

Ellie Knaus and Bianca Kajlich share what happens when they take their little monkeys to the zoo. And then, the hosts give thanks to their wonderful listeners by sharing one of their all-time favorite episodes with guest Dr. Shefali. Oprah hailed Dr. Shefali’s NYT bestselling THE CONSCIOUS PARENT as one of the most profound books on parenting she had every read. Dr. Shefali’s approach is revolutionary as it focuses on the evolution of the parent instead of the child. Blending Eastern spirituality with Western psychology, Dr. Shefali melds the best of both worlds helping families overcome generations of struggle and pain. Join Dr. Shefali and Atomic Moms podcast hosts Ellie Knaus and Bianca Kajlich in an intimate, intensive weekend in Los Angeles on December 4-6. Tickets available online. New epsiode next Wednesday. Follow @atomicmoms on social media. Subscribe at iTunes.com/AtomicMoms. And share with a friend! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Hale: Emmy Dad on Mindfulness & The Next Big Thing! Nov 18, 2015

Emmy winner Tony Hale (VEEP, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) and Atomic Moms host Ellie Knaus share their big-hearted and neurotic attempts at mindfulness while parenting. They trade tricks for staying present, laugh about their shortcomings, and share a story from working together in the upcoming family feature Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip. Of course, there's more. They discuss the lessons in Tony Hale's children's book Archibald's Next Big Thing, explore what it's like being a dad to a 9 year-old daughter, and ask the question: "Are you treating yourself as well as your kids? Okay, how about your dogs?" Share with a friend and subscribe on iTunes.com/AtomicMoms for a new episode every Wednesday! Follow @atomicmoms on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bianca's Dressing Room Chat: Juggling Work & Family Nov 11, 2015

Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus join forces in Bianca's Undateable dressing room on the Warner Bros lot. They talk about Time Magazine's cover on millennial parenting, babies at weddings, and Bianca's struggle with working mom guilt. Follow us on social media @atomicmoms. And subscribe on iTunes for past episodes and a new one every Wednesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bringing Up Bebe in Vietnam: Expat Moms Nov 04, 2015

American moms raising their small children abroad. Ellie Knaus and guest co-host Bridget Moloney-Sinclair interview old college friends turned expats: Diana Metzger (Vietnam) and Jennifer Jones Duffourg (France). We discuss smuggling baby supplies to Hanoi, pelvic floor tightening in Paris, nose-to-tail grocery shopping, and in-laws. Follow @atomicmoms, subscribe on iTunes for past episodes, and share with a friend. New podcast every Wednesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Core Values, College Essays, & Burning Man Babies Oct 28, 2015

Ethan Sawyer, thecollegeessayguy.com, chats with host Ellie Knaus about how to identify our core values and and how to make clear decisions with ease. We discuss Eckart Tolle's "High Quality No" and use Myers Briggs personality test to better understand that relative you secretly can't stand. Subscribe on iTunes and follow us @atomicmoms on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Nielson: Survivor, Family, & Faith Oct 21, 2015

Plane crash survivor, mother of 5, mom blogger, and best-selling author Stephanie Nielson of the "NieNie Dialogues" puts things in perspective by sharing her struggles, blessings, and sweet family rituals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Funny Mom Reflects Back on Preschool Days Oct 14, 2015

Humorist Anna Lefler (Preschooled: A Novel) talks about competitive moms in the sand box, writing fiction in the car pool lane, changing careers after being a stay-at-home mom, and that kryptonite ex from our pre-children past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Undateable NBC: Ron Funches, David Fynn, & Rick Glassman Oct 07, 2015

Kicking off season 3 of NBC's Undateable, Bianca and Ellie share their interviews with hilarious cast members Ron Funches, David Fynn, and Rick Glassman. They chat about everything from: fatherhood, to their relationships, to their mamas, to "doing you". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Shefali: The Conscious Parent Sep 30, 2015

Oprah's favorite parenting expert and best-selling author DR. SHEFALI speaks to Bianca and Ellie about The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children and Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn't Work...And What Will. We discuss how to build authentic connections with our children, how to keep our parental egos in check, and how to honor each child's spirit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brett Benner: Raising Pre-Teens in LA & Gay Parenting Sep 23, 2015

Emmy nominated casting director and Time writer Brett Benner discusses surrogacy, getting hitched after the supreme court ruling, and the trials of raising pre-teens in La La Land. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Childbirth: Midwife Elizabeth Bachner Sep 16, 2015

Midwife and owner/director of the Gracefull birthing center in Los Angeles, Elizabeth Bachner sits down with the moms to discuss birth choices, "mommy hats" and birthing ourselves as mothers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CrossFit Mom & Mom Entrepreneur Sep 09, 2015

Sarah Wilson (Fashletics Founder and CrossFit endurance coach) shares the highs and lows of building a thriving company while nurturing a growing family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janet Lansbury : Elevating Child Care Sep 02, 2015

RIE parenting method expert Janet Lansbury (No Bad Kids, Elevating Child Care) talks about strengthening the parent/child bond and setting clear boundaries while still validating your child's feelings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Help! I'm Nursing! Aug 25, 2015

Lactation Consultant (Pump Station founder) Corky Harvey talks to the moms about nursing in public, wet nurses, and the social media milk storm! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tackling Narcissistic Parenting & Perfectionism Aug 19, 2015

Dr. Robin Berman (Psychiatrist, Associate Professor at UCLA, and Author of "Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits") talks about parenting with love and limits, narcissistic parenting in children's sports, and the importance of speaking mindfully to our kids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mind Body Tune Up with Dad David Zint Aug 12, 2015

David Zint (senior SoulCycle instructor) chats with Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus about the transformative power of tapping into the mind-body connection and how raising a toddler has taught him to live from his heart not from his head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ellie & Bianca on the Joys of Resistant Toddlers Aug 05, 2015

Hosts Bianca and Ellie dive into the wonder of childhood, patience with resistant toddlers, and the world's worst musical instrument. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Pinsky: Triplet Trouble Jul 29, 2015

Dr. Drew's better half Susan Pinsky talks to the moms about raising triplets and maintaining a marriage with America's busiest doctor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Webber: Sundance Filmmaker & Father Jul 22, 2015

From homeless child to successful filmmaker and actor, Mark Webber (The End of Love, The Ever After, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) speaks out about being raised by his single mom, directing his toddler in The End of Love, and parenting with his wife actress Teresa Palmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Single Mom Remarried: Eve Sturges Jul 15, 2015

Cosmopolitan writer Eve Sturges shares her journey from being a single mom in her 20's to a remarried mom in her 30's, and the differences in being pregnant the 2nd time around. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The C-section Choice Jul 08, 2015

Guest Erinn Hudson talks about her three planned c-sections, the importance of reconnecting as a couple, and mother-in-law Goldie Hawn's loving advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You Asked. We Answered. Jul 01, 2015

the mamas take on listener questions and a blog about "pinterest moms" sparks a conversation about the root of our parenting insecurities. Visit AudiblePodcast.com/Atomic for a free audiobook of your choice! Go to Plated.com/Atomic to get chef quality meals delivered to your door in perfect portions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intuitive Jill Willard Jun 24, 2015

Intuitive and medium Jill Willard (TedTalkX, Goop) goes deep with the moms as they explore energy centers, inner balance and what's going on inside the heads and hearts of so many mamas. Visit AudiblePodcast.com/Atomic for a free audiobook! Don't forget to visit Plated.com/Atomic for free shipping on your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bianca's Birth Story Jun 17, 2015

Ellie inspires Bianca to tell her own birth story, and the mom's discuss how to turn guilty excuses into high quality "no's". For a FREE audiobook visit AudiblePodcast.com/Atomic and get a one month trial. Go to Plated.com/Atomic for gourmet meals pre-prepared and pre-portioned, sent to your door. Get free shipping on your first order by going to Plated.com/Atomic today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Own Your Story Jun 10, 2015

Christine Blackburn, Story Worthy podcast host, tells HER story of divorce, co-parenting, and the powerful lessons she's learned along the way. For a free audiobook check out AudiblePodcast.com/Atomic Visit our sponsor BoxyCharm for monthly beauty boxes at BoxyCharm.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Slumber Party Jun 03, 2015

Bianca Kajlich shares her sleep training success story and the moms talk magic tricks, creative parenting, and preschool pandemonium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clare Kramer: Mom Boss May 27, 2015

Clare Kramer, Geek Nation Founder and mother of FOUR talks doing it all and doing it your way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ellie's Birthing Story May 20, 2015

Ellie Knaus, Atomic Moms co-host, shares her funny, sweet, and wacky birthing story as a guest on Christine Blackburn's Story Worthy podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pregnancy Complaints & Grandma Happy Dance May 13, 2015

Deanna Russo (Two and a Half Men, Being Human) shares what it's like getting married while pregnant and also grieving while pregnant. And her mama Diana talks to us about the challenges of rejoining the workforce as a single mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breast Friends May 07, 2015

Lactation consultant and The Pump Station co-founder WENDY HALDEMAN, IBCLC, answers our uncensored questions about nursing, weaning, and the good ol' pump and dump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bridget Moloney-Sinclair May 07, 2015

Mother?s intuition, birth shame, and how our concept of self transforms with motherhood are a few topics we discuss with our special guest Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, M.A. in in Clinical Psychology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free Range Parenting Apr 21, 2015

Free range parenting is in the news these days. The moms called THEIR moms to talk about the good old days and what has changed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strong Mother Lover Apr 10, 2015

Fitness Model, triathlete, and badass mama Angi Greene Fletcher inspires us to be open to the struggle, embrace the pain, and wear the story of you with pride! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life-Changing Magic Apr 08, 2015

Organizational guru Jen Robin discusses how letting go and clearing clutter can impact all areas of our lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moms Gone Wild Mar 31, 2015

The moms hit the desert to celebrate Bianca's birthday and lean on each other when the weekend doesn't go exactly according to plan. They discuss girl getaways, weaning depression and good ol mama guilt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Calm Mama, Happy Baby Mar 23, 2015

Calm Mama, Happy Baby co-authors Derek O'Neill (psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and energy healer) and Jennifer Waldburger (psychotherapist, baby sleep specialist) discuss parenting intuition, the sacred space of the family home, and how your energy is your child?s energy. Kids are wired to study you and to think, feel, and behave like you. So listen up! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleep Training & Co-Sleeping Mar 18, 2015

Sleep specialist & psychotherapist Jennifer Waldburger (co-author of "The Sleepeasy Solution") chats with Atomic Moms about tapping into mama instincts, getting rest, and transitioning to the crib. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nothing's Zimpossible Mar 10, 2015

Legendary celebrity trainer Steve Zim (Jessica Biel, Chris Hemsworth) shares simple and effective workouts for Atomic Moms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby! Mar 04, 2015

Sultry songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera of "Belle & the Claytons" sits down with the moms to talk post-baby sexuality & creativity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baby Got Back Feb 24, 2015

The moms discuss the role of fear in parenting: including body image, loss, & addiction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Undateable Happy Hour Feb 17, 2015

NBC Undateable comedy stars Ron Funches, David Fynn, & Rick Glassman talk about fatherhood, their moms, and "doing you" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebirth Feb 11, 2015

Sada Simran , PhD, clinical psychologist and doula, talks to the girls about birth destiny, reframing trauma, and forgiveness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just The Two Of Us Feb 03, 2015

The girls turn the spotlight on each other and work through their mommy brain fog to talk about childhood dreams, laundry day tights, and food on the floor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grimm's Claire Coffee - Expecting! Jan 27, 2015

Actress Claire Coffee (Grimm, NBC) announces her pregnancy! We talk first trimester revelations and about hiding that bump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teresa Palmer on Shining Bright Jan 21, 2015

Film star Teresa Palmer ("Warm Bodies" & upcoming Terrence Malick's "Knight of Cups") responds brilliantly to baby bragging allegations & shares how you can live your zen life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IVF & 3 Under 2! Jan 13, 2015

Hillary Stamm (The Hollywood Assistants Handbook) discusses her 8 year IVF journey and raising three children under the age of two! And we touch on the Montessori learning method. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Year Same Problems Jan 07, 2015

The moms talk New Year Resolutions, anxiety & depression, and the difference between "asking & nagging". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Drew & Michael Catherwood Dec 16, 2014

Dr. Drew & Michael Catherwood & The Atomic Moms co-host this crossover episode on narcissistic parenting, the mean girls syndrome, and if we're screwing up our kids by having a mom podcast. Be advised: the discussion gets a little NC-17. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ground Control with Jake Martin Dec 10, 2014

Guest Jake Martin discusses grounding ourselves as parents by understanding the power of our subconscious. Bianca and Ellie share how they knew it was time to get knocked up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hypnotherapy & Hypnobirthing Dec 03, 2014

What we say to ourselves and to our children is immensely powerful. Alisha Tamburri, clinical hypnotherapist, hypnobirthing coach, & doula to stars likes Jessica Alba and Amy Adams discusses everything mind, body, and spirit with hosts Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stellar Style "Rules:" Hollywood Stylists Molly Mitchell & Kimberly Engelman of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Nov 25, 2014

The moms chat with television stylists and "Rules of Engagement" costumers Molly Mitchell and Kimberly Engelman. Closet confessions, practical advice and how to break up with your sweatpants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrity Trainer Steve Zim - Defy Gravity! Nov 18, 2014

The ladies talk candy hangovers and celebrity trainer Steve Zim shares workout wisdom and the best exercises for new moms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eva Amurri Martino - Welcome to the Mothership! Nov 11, 2014

Actress Eva Amurri Martino chats with us about pregnancy tests, postpartum surprises, and how to politely excuse the lingering house guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Loveline Host Mike Catherwood - All System Go! Nov 04, 2014

This week Bianca and Ellie talk about the inception of Atomic Moms and our guest, Loveline cohost (and Bianca's husband) Michael Catherwood drops some dad bombs. Also a very special visit from KROQ's Kevin & Bean show regular Rudy Cisneros and his wife Sad Girl. 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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