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New Mom Daniella Monet Gives Us a Peek at How She Does It All Mar 11, 2020

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Daniella Monet juggles a lot these days. She's an actress, singer, entrepreneur, podcast host, partner and mother of one.

You may know Daniella best from playing the fan-favorite character of Trina Vega throughout all four seasons of Nickelodeon's Victorious from 2010 to 2013. More recently, Daniella partnered up with actress Evanna Lynch to create Kinder Beauty Box, a vegan and cruelty-free monthly subscription service that delivers clean products to your door. Aside from all that, Daniella is a co-owner of Los Angeles-based vegan Mexican restaurant Sugar Taco. Plus, she is an investor of Outstanding Foods, a cruelty-free, vegan snack company. She also hosts her very own podcast, Adulting like a Mother Father, alongside her partner, Andrew Gardner.

In this episode, Daniella dishes to Hilaria and Daphne about birthing her son last September – and the joys and challenges of being a first-time mom. Additionally, she talks about balancing her entrepreneurial projects and podcast while raising a new baby.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Lenny the Lobster Can't Stay for Dinner by Michael Buckley

Hilaria: Think! Protein Bars

Daniella: Yeti Thermos

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We Talked Fashion, Ex-Boyfriends and C-Sections With Arielle Charnas Mar 04, 2020

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Arielle Charnas started Something Navy, her fashion blog and Instagram account, in 2009 to impress her boyfriend at the time. By 2017 she had over a million followers on Instagram, launched her first collection with Nordstroms, and said boyfriend became her ex boyfriend. Now she has a long term contract with Nordstroms, and the release of her collections causes online site crashes due to insanely high demand. She juggles all of that with a loving supportive husband, and two beautiful kids.

In this episode Arielle tells Hilaria and Daphne how her career took off, and what separates her from other fashion influencers. Plus, how she approaches assembling her popular outfits. She also goes opens up about her experience with her c-section and the struggles she faced afterward.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Ibiza Hair Brush

Daphne: Bright from the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind from Birth to Age 3 by Jill Stamm

Arielle: Biologique Recherche VIP O2 Mask & Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Letter Puzzles

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Lenore Skenazy Wants Us to Free Range Our Kids Feb 26, 2020

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Lenore Skenazy has been fighting against helicopter parenting ever since 2008 when she published her controversial and eye-opening column about letting her then 9-year-old ride the subway home alone. That inspired her to found Free-Range Kids, which consists of a book, blog and movement dedicated to the belief that kids are not in constant danger. Her book is titled Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). Lenore is also president of Let Grow, a non-profit organization that promotes independence for kids. Previous to these roles, Lenore was a reporter-turned-columnist at The New York Daily News for nearly 14 years.

In this episode, Lenore tells Hilaria and Daphne about the virtues of allowing children to be reasonably more independent and take more chances. She says that letting kids play on their own can free them from fears and allow them to problem solve on their own, which will only benefit them as they mature.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Rite in the Rain All-Weather Top-Spiral Notebook

Hilaria: Carson BugView Quick-Release Bug Catching Tool

Lenore: Free to Learn by Peter Gray

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Jillian Michaels Wants Us To Make Smart Choices Feb 19, 2020

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Jillian Michaels is a fitness superstar. You know her from NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and her numerous television appearances. She's also a bestselling author and businesswoman who launched the company Empowered Media in 2008. She now hosts "The Jillian Michaels Show" podcast and runs "My Fitness App" as well. She's also the mother of 2 kids.

In this episode, Jillian tells Hilaria and Daphne how she attempts to get her kids to eat healthy and excited about being active. Plus, how maintaining your weight comes down to a simple equation. Jillian says it all comes down to smart choices. When you're not feeling motivated, be sure to do something, even if it's something small. Because something is better than nothing, and will lead to more. Just get started!

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Big Block Singsong "Big Foot"

Daphne: Hu Grain-Free Crackers

Jillian: Alaya Organic Super Greens Powder

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Leah + Rae Founder Brittany Peltz Buerstedde on Family, Doulas and Crystals Feb 12, 2020

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Brittany Peltz Buerstedde is a former competitive ice skater turned wife, mom and designer. In 2018, Brittany launched Leah + Rae, a children's clothing brand named after her two daughters. Brittany also welcomed a boy into the family when she gave birth to her son, Phoenix Blue, last year.

In this episode, Brittany discusses everything from launching a kids' clothing line to balancing between a career and family. She also goes into detail about her reasons for choosing a doula for her most recent labor. She's even got some breastfeeding tips! Plus, the ladies get a little woo-woo when Brittany brings up her love of crystals.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Oxo Containers

Daphne: Leah + Rae children's clothes

Brittany: Tatcha Face Mask

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Our Kids' Education At Home Vs Abroad With Teru Clavel Feb 05, 2020

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It's time to get an international education on education. Teru Clavel is a comparative education and international education expert. She is the author of the Amazon bestselling book, World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children. Teru is also an education journalist, college consultant, and mother to three kids who have gone to school in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, California, and New York.

Teru gives Hilaria and Daphne her take on why the United States is falling behind on education. She discusses how certain Asian countries value education and how the US can benefit from those lessons. Oh and Teru also touches on her love of hip hop.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Carson Dellosa Basic Sight Words Flash Cards

Daphne: Visual Calendar

Teru: Hip Hop

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Prepping For All That Comes Postpartum With Dr. Alyssa Berlin Jan 29, 2020

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Having a baby is an extraordinary time of change, both physical and psychological. In this episode of Mom Brain, we talk about the latter – what to expect and how to prepare for the addition of a baby to your life. Not only is Dr. Alyssa Berlin a mother of four, but she is also a clinical psychologist who specializes in pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. Alyssa is also the creator of The AfterBirth Plan Workshop, a program helping couples prepare for the challenges that come with raising a newborn. She believes these postpartum challenges are actually predictable and preventable – or at least addressable.

Alyssa, Hilaria and Daphne have a wide ranging conversation that focuses on postpartum and perinatal anxiety disorders (PMADs) and how they differ from the "baby blues." She also discusses how partners can keep their relationship alive while raising children. Maybe putting sex on the calendar isn't such a bad idea after all!

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: K9 Granola Factory Green Bean Chips Dog Treats

Daphne: Apple Park organic toys

Alyssa: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder In Children With Julie Fast Jan 22, 2020

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Julie A. Fast is not only a bipolar expert, a national speaker, and author, she also has lived with bipolar disorder since she was a teenager. Julie is the author of numerous books including 2004's Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder. She was a consultant for Claire Danes on the Showtime series Homeland, as her character Carrie Mathison suffered from severe Bipolar disorder. As a family and partner coach, Julie has incredibly specific systems when it comes to dealing with bipolar disorder in children and/or living with someone suffering from Bipolar. She is a nationally recognized expert in mental health.

In this fascinating episode, Julie defines bipolar disorder and discusses her systems of helping families deal with the illness. She talks about empathy training, charting, and treatments. Julie impresses Hilaria and Daphne with her command of the issue and her eloquence. This is an important episode whether or not bipolar is in your family.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Dazzle Dry Nail Polish

Daphne: Bjornqorn Popcorn

Julie: Being with Her Nephew

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Finding Order In The Chaos with Julie Morgenstern! Jan 15, 2020

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Julie Morgenstern is an organization and productivity expert. She is the author of several New York Times bestselling books including, "Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You" and "Organizing from the Inside Out." For over 30 years Julie has helped people, companies and most importantly PARENTS, overcome disorganization to achieve their goals by designing “Inside Out” systems of time and space that feel natural, and easy to maintain. Be sure to check out her latest book "Time To Parent" which is out now.

In this episode, Julie talks about becoming organized after she became a parent, and the benefits of being organized. The goal being organization helps you be present with your kids. Plus, how we can teach our children organization skills at a very young age! She provides tons of insight on being organized with parenting, your home and everything else in your life.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Sliced Tiger Nuts

Hilaria: Nexel Wire Shelf

Julie: The Sleep Cycle App

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Babies, Backgammon, and Turning Hobbies into Businesses with Haylie Duff Jan 08, 2020

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Haylie Duff is an actress and singer you know from countless movies and tv shows. She was in the cult classic, “Napoleon Dynamite” and the series “7th Heaven” and “Lizzie McGuire”. She has a cooking blog, RealGirlsKitchen.com, and is the author of the cookbook The Real Girl's Kitchen. She is the co-founder of Little Moon Society, an ethically produced children and women’s clothing company. If that's not enough Haylie is the proud mama of two beautiful daughters, Ryan and Lulu.

Haylie tells Hilaria and Daphne about how she implements some of her favorite lessons from her childhood into her home and how she turned her hobbies into businesses. She discusses getting her picky eaters to try new foods, and tells a particularly good fish story. Be sure to stick around until the end to hear the true or false game!

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Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Kosas Beauty Tinted Face Oil Foundation

Daphne: Little Moon Society Children's Clothes

Haylie: Spades and Backgammon

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