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Mom Boss | April Gargiulo Founder of Vintner's Daughter Jul 10, 2020

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As we continue to highlight amazing moms everywhere achieving incredible feats we wanted to talk to the moms that had a spark of an idea and ran with it. These are mompreneurs that started businesses with no business degrees or business plans, or any experience running a company, and then scaled that idea into a successful thriving enterprise, while still balancing their responsibilities to their family.

Hilaria and Daphne talk with April Gargiulo, founder and CEO of Vintner's Daughter and mother of 2. Vintner's Daughter is an incredibly high quality skincare line that delivers the very best whole botanicals, beautifying nutrients, and balancing properties to enhance and rejuvenate your complexion. April's family is in the wine business and she parlayed her past experience as a winemaker to develop her product and company in a very competitive market.

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Potty Training During The Pandemic With Momma and Actress Katie Lowes Jul 08, 2020

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Katie Lowes is an actor's actor, a star on stage and screen. Her breakout role came as Quinn Perkins in the ABC drama Scandal. She got her start in shows like The Sopranos, Without a Trace, NCIS, and Grey's Anatomy. Katie and her actor husband, Adam Shapiro, made their Broadway debut in the musical, Waitress in 2018. She will star in the upcoming Netflix series Inventing Anna. Katie is also the host of her own podcast Katies Crib, where she talks to different guests about the ups and downs of parenting. She and her husband live in LA with their 2 year-old son, Albee.

Katie gets real with Hilaria and Daphne about everything from potty training during the pandemic to the joys of hard kombucha, plus she gets honest and personal about her struggles with postpartum anxiety. These are our favorite kinds of chats, the girlfriend/mom kind!

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty

Daphne: Eden Grinshpan's maple tahini banana bread and Mrs. Anderson’s Silicone Loaf Pan

Katie: Hard Kombucha

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Front Line Mom | Dr. Florencia Segura Jul 03, 2020

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We're spotlighting another amazing mom on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Florencia Segura is a board-certified pediatrician, advocate and mother. She is a Children's National Medical Center trained pediatrician who works at Einstein Pediatrics in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

She talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her experience as a doctor during the pandemic and the common questions she gets from parents. Plus, the struggle to fulfill her oath as a doctor and care for her patients while being careful not to bring the virus home to her family. She also touches on the anxiety she's facing while being pregnant during the pandemic and the steps she's taking to give birth safely during this difficult time.

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The Secret To Happiness with Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos Jul 01, 2020

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After witnessing depression take hold of her students at Yale, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos decided to do something about it. What she did was launch the most popular class in Yale's 300 year history. Laurie teaches the famous happiness course, Psychology and the Good Life and hosts the Happiness Lab Podcast. In 2007 she was featured in Popular Science's "Brilliant Ten" young scientists and the following year was awarded Yale's prestigious Stanton Prize.

Dr. Santos talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her research pertaining to happiness and fulfillment in humans. They cover the actual science and data that correlates to human fulfillment and happiness. Plus, young people's complicated relationship with social media and how it can lead to their feelings of unfulfillment. She discusses tips on how to feel happier and how happiness is a practice, which is quite attainable when you give your mind and body the right nourishment.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Goat-Milk children's clothing

Daphne: Mighty Kids

Laurie: The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine

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Front Line Mom | Dr. Hina Talib Jun 26, 2020

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There are so many amazing moms doing incredible things in the world and we want to shed some light on some of the unsung hero moms working on the front lines of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hina Talib, MD is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine sub-specialist, practicing at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in New York City, one of the Coronavirus’ hardest hit Burroughs, Bronx NY at the height of the pandemic. Although she is a Pediatrician, she was called to care for adult patients facing COVID-19 disease, during a recent deployment while her hospital faced the NYC peak. This was the first time she cared for adult patients since she was a medical student!

Now, during the pandemic, she is caring for patients both in-person and by telehealth while wrangling her 2 and 4-year-old toddlers. She talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her experience on the front lines of the pandemic, the realities of stress and anxiety that quarantine is putting on children and how to handle these issues with our kids.

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God Bless Angela Santomero, For Giving Us Daniel Tiger and Blue's Clues Jun 24, 2020

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You might not realize it, but Angela Santomero is more than likely a seminal figure to your kids. She's the 30 time Emmy nominated producer behind Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues and creator of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, not to mention PBS's Super Why, Amazon's Wishenpoof and Netflix's Charlie's Colorforms City. Needless to say Angela has created, developed, and executive produced numerous children's series all from her study of child development and psychology. Her new book is titled, Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving. She is married and has two daughters.

Angela tells Daphne and Hilaria about creating programming for children that focuses on education and emotional learning. She discusses how teaching children through television is an ongoing process that evolves. Her belief is that moms shouldn't feel guilty about screen time as long as what kids are watching is educational and promotes development, which is her goal for all the kids shows she produces. She grew up on Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street and takes that wholesome programming with her into her own shows. Angela prides herself on the thorough research done to make her shows uniquely positive forces for kids.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Osmo

Daphne: Andean Dream Gluten Free Quinoa Pasta

Angela: The Fosters series

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Deepak and Mallika Chopra Want Us To Focus on Being Human Jun 17, 2020

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It's the father and daughter team of Deepak and Mallika Chopra, bringing some calm into our day. Deepak is one of the most well known figures in the wellness community. He is a physician, bestselling author, and Oprah pal. His most recent book is titled Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential. His daughter Malika is an author, motivational speaker, and meditation teacher. Her latest book is titled, Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More.

Together Deepak and Malika talk to Hilaria and Daphne about how to stay grounded and focused in these turbulent times. They discuss how staying positive isn't as beneficial as giving yourself up to the unpredictableness of life. In this episode you will learn specific practices for you and your children to gain some perspective and stability. Above all, Deepak and Malika tell us to focus on our humanity and how our actions can help us to be in unison as a species in tune with everything on our planet.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Jack n' Jill Natural Sweetness Moisturizer

Daphne: Dino Bars

Mallika and Deepak: I am Never Alone Campaign

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Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart on Talking To Our Kids About Racism Jun 10, 2020

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Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist and parenting coach. She is the President and Owner of a A New Day pediatric psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from Saint Croix in the Caribbean, Ann-Louise is married with 1 daughter and 1 son.

In light of the anti-racism protests and movement for change around the country, Hilaria and Daphne talked to Dr. Lockhart about educating our children about racism, inclusiveness and equality. Ann-Louise discusses teaching children not to be colorblind but to appreciate everyone's differences, and accept them. She shares her own experiences of being a person of color and raising children of color in these crucial times.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: No Your Rights Camp

Daphne: Boys and Girls Club of America

Ann-Louise: Diversity in Parenting Conference and A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

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A Moment of Pause Jun 03, 2020

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In an effort to pause and reflect on the events taking place in our country, and stand in solidarity with the movement for change, equality and inclusiveness happening right now, we've decided to skip this week's episode and instead amplify the voice for change.

Mom Brain will be back next week, in the meantime we encourage you to donate to Know Your Rights Camp, a nonprofit organization that aims to “advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.” We support them in their mission and you can too. Visit https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/ to donate and learn more. Together, let's create the change we desperately need.

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The Science of Friendship with Lydia Denworth May 27, 2020

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Lydia Denworth wants you to know the power of friendship. She's a mom of 3 boys, a science journalist, contributing editor of the Scientific American, and writer of multiple incredibly well researched and scientifically backed books tackling various topics like the relationship of sound in children or the debate about lead and children. Her latest release, Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond is out now wherever books are sold. It delves into the neurological effects of friendship and socialization on humans.

Lydia talks to Hilaria and Daphne about the health benefits and the science that goes into friendships. Not only do we as humans need friendship, but it affects every part of us both mentally and physically. Everything from our immune system and sleep patterns to our mental and cognitive health, right down to a cellular level. This conversation tackles friendships from a child's perspective, adult's perspective, and of course the perspective of people being in quarantine.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray

Hilaria: Christophe Robin Mask

Lydia: Merlin Bird ID Bird Watching App

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