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Kate Bowler is Showing us How to be Joyful Anyway Sep 24, 2026

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We all want to feel joy, but what does it really mean to be joyful? Kate Bowler joins us today to break down what joy really is.

Kate’s new book, Joyful, Anyway, explores what it means to be joyful and the fact that joy often comes into our lives alongside other emotions like grief and sadness. Today, Kate shares her definition of joy and happiness as well as how we can recognize the difference. We also dive into happiness as parents, and how moms don’t always need to be joyful to be good parents. Kate shares that joy can be found in all of life’s moments and learning to let go and recognize those joyful moments is so important along our journeys through life.

Order your copy of Joyful, Anyway here: https://amzn.to/4d32clM

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Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is looking Beyond the Pink and Helping Women Navigate Breast Cancer Sep 10, 2026

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Breast cancer and all of its unknowns can feel scary and overwhelming. In her upcoming book
Beyond the Pink, Dr. Elonora Teplinsky gives women an easily accessible guide to understand
their or their loved ones’ cancer diagnosis.

In today’s conversation, Dr. Teplinsky walks us through the risk factors for breast cancer and
why more women are getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age. We also dive into
surprising risk factors for breast cancer and preventative measures we can take for ourselves
and our daughters. So much about cancer and breast cancer can be confusing and frightening,
but Dr. Teplinsky reminds us that early detection and awareness can go a long way.

Learn more and pre-order Beyond the Pink here: https://interludecancerstories.com/book/

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Optimizing Nutrition at Every Life Stage with Needed Co-Founder Julie Sawaya Aug 27, 2026

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So many women are nutritionally deficient and don’t even know it. Today, Needed co-founder Julie Sawaya breaks down these nutrition gaps and what Needed is doing to help women catch back up.
As a nutritionist and mother to three, Julie knows firsthand just how nutritionally depleting pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding can be. Women are often lacking nutrients before becoming moms, and taking care of our kids puts demands even more nutrition. In our conversation, Julie explains what nutrients our bodies need to thrive and how to make sure we’re getting enough. From pregnancy to perimenopause to menopause, women need specialized nutrition and Needed is here to help.
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What the Data Reveals About Motherhood Today with Lauren Prentiss Aug 13, 2026

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Moms are often the first to notice when something is changing in their children, their families, and their communities but so much of what mothers experience goes unseen and unmeasured.
Today, Lauren Prentiss of Count on Mothers joins me to share what their first national benchmark reveals about motherhood in America today. From the overwhelming early years of parenting and the financial pressures families are facing to the surprising number of mothers putting off their own healthcare because of cost, the data puts real numbers behind experiences so many moms already know firsthand.
They also discuss where mothers across the political spectrum are finding common ground, why making these experiences visible matters, and how research like this can help inform the companies, policymakers, and organizations making decisions that impact families.
Most importantly, Lauren shares an encouraging reminder for moms: your observations matter and chances are, you’re seeing more than you give yourself credit for.
Read the Wave One Benchmark and learn more about Count on Mothers at countonmothers.org
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Feeding Our Kids Well with Jennifer Anderson Jul 31, 2026

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Feeding our kids in today’s world can feel overwhelming. From worries about the contents of our food to making sure they get the right nutrients, there’s so much to consider. In her upcoming book Feed Them Well, Jennifer Anderson simplifies mealtime from infancy to the teen years.
As a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge to share on kids’ nutrition. Today, she joins us to answer some of the top questions parents have surrounding mealtime. We cover everything from fruit pouches to figuring out what sources to trust online. Through it all, Jennifer reminds parents that every meal doesn’t have to be perfect and that little swaps can make a huge difference.

Pre-order Jennifer’s book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75896408

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Ambition doesn’t mean sacrificing motherhood with Dr. Welsh Jul 23, 2026

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In her upcoming book, Ambitious Mother, Dr. Anne Welsh breaks down what it means to be an ambitious mother and how women can thrive in their careers as well as at home. Today, she joins us for an honest conversation on the demands of parenthood and redefining ambition.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Welsh has a wealth of experience guiding mothers and parents through all of life’s challenges. In today’s conversation, she stresses the importance of reframing ambition and remembering that something being hard doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Reframing our perspective and keeping sight of what we want for ourselves can change the way we navigate life and parenting for the better.
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How Implementing Tiny Shifts Can Bring You More Calm, Connection & Joy Dr. Elisha Goldstein Jul 16, 2026

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In his new book, Tiny Shifts, Dr. Goldstein explains how to make small meaningful shifts in our lives to enhance our calm, connection, and longevity. Today he walks us through his philosophy of tiny shifts and how small shifts can make a huge difference in our lives.
Dr. Goldstein walks us through his Four Rs of emotional regulation and how we can integrate them into our daily lives. He also offers some insight into the overwhelm so many of us feel, and how we can take a step back and process all that we’re experiencing in life. From relaxation techniques to connecting with our kids, Dr. Goldstein covers it all in today’s episode.

Order his book here: https://amzn.to/4pnfDSt

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Jon Fogel is Teaching Parents Punishment Free Parenting Jul 09, 2026

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From gentle parenting to authoritative parenting Jon Fogel has studied it all. Today, he joins us to walk through his parenting philosophy and how he became a trusted parenting source online.
Jon explains how he got his start online after sharing parenting tips on TikTok, and how he’s built a parenting platform with more male followers than most. Jon tells us that dads have a different parenting perspective, and speaking to that perspective can help couples get on the same page. He also shares his insights on punishment free parenting, and how parents can use his philosophy to foster a calm, loving family environment.
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Kay & Tay Dudley are Creating a Positive Space Online Jun 25, 2026

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Kay and Tay Dudley have been a beloved internet couple for years, and today they join us to break down their journey on social media. From making family content to protein bars, Kay and Tay have done it all.
The couple explain how they got their start on the internet, and how they’re balancing social media life with personal life now that they make their living online. We also get into the decision to be open about Kay’s struggle with Lupus, and how they’re hoping to be good representation for others with autoimmune conditions. Part of Kay’s health journey also inspired them to create their new protein bar, the HeyNu bar, and we round out our conversation talking more about their bar and where they hope to take it next!
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Tracking Cycles and Managing Hormone Health with FLOLiving’s Alisa Vitti Jun 18, 2026

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racking your cycle and understanding hormones are key building blocks to women’s health. Today, Alisa Vitti, the creator for FLO Loving, joins us to explain how women can understand what’s happening in their bodies and optimize their health.
Alisa explains her journey with PMOS which led her to start cycle tracking, and why she created FLO Living and the MyFLO app to help other women get a handle on what’s going on in their own bodies. We also dive into what we hope to teach our daughters about their bodies so that they’re set up to be in control of their hormonal health. Alisa explains how she’s being open about her cycle and hormonal health with her daughters and gives practical ways other women can prepare their daughters for the hormonal changes that come with puberty. When we treat menstrual health and our cycles as a vital sign, our health always benefits.
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