Motherhood in Hollywood

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Author Meredith Sinclair Gives Us Tips On How To Be Playful Parents Sep 19, 2016

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Do you know how to play in your house? Genius of Play Ambassador and author of the new book "Well Played", Meredith Sinclair joins me to share her insights on the importance of play in a child's development. She gives great examples on how to incorporate play to build trust in younger kids and teens. She has also great advice on what simple things shy parents can do to engage in play with their kids. Meredith is also an educator and has spent many years inside the classroom observing and interacting with kids through play. In addition to being a teacher and author, she's also a regular guest parenting expert on the Today Show and ambassador for The Genius of Play, an organization that supports parents with play ideas, tips, research and news. For more info head to motherhoodinhollywood.com Follow me @HeatherBrooker on Twitter IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood

That Time Hipster Musician Mike Doughty Came To My House Sep 12, 2016

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Please file this episode under the win category for me! My guest is one of my favorite musicians, the former lead singer of Soul Coughing and now solo artist, Mike Doughty. He talked to us about his new album The Heart Watches While The Brain Burns which is due out October 14th. We also talked about his recent move to Memphis from New York City, his relationship with Soul Coughing now versus then, and how he uses faith and religion to deal with his addiction. This was such an emotional interview for me because it was also the anniversary gift I gave to my husband Chris. We could have talked to Mike about music for hours, and we nearly did. Enjoy! And don't forget to check out motherhoodinhollywood.com for more info Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB @ Motherhood in Hollywood And SUBSCRIBE to my podcast will ya?

NCIS: Los Angeles Star Daniela Ruah Reveals The Secret Weapon To Having It All Sep 05, 2016

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NCIS: Los Angeles star Daniela Ruah joins me on the show to share her perspective on parenting while starring on a hit CBS TV show. I can't even imagine how much work that is! She has great tips on staying healthy during and after your pregnancy, and building your village for support. She talks about what it was like telling the producers of her show that she was pregnant and how they reacted. Also how she would tackle a birth scene differently now that's she's had a baby of her own. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for actresses, moms, and women trying to balance their career and family. Read my blog at motherhoodinhollywood.com SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes FOLLOW me @HeatherBrooker and IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood

Beachbody Coach Lynn Bettencourt Gives Us Low Cal Recipes Aug 29, 2016

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Finding ways to eat delicious food that is also low calorie is hard enough for people without kids. When you add the day-to-day mom stuff in there it's practically impossible! So my friend Lynn Bettencourt took some time out of her incredibly busy schedule being a mommy to Irish twins to talk to me about her work as a recipe developer for Hungry Girl, and her work as a Beachbody coach. What is Beachbody? Does it work? Do you need a coach? We're diving into that plus how swaping out one ingredient can make a HUGE difference in the nutrition of your favorite meals. Are you putting a priority on exercise and eating right? We've got some tips! Now if I can just figure out how to implement them LOL Please SUBSCRIBE to my show! Make sure you follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB on Motherhood in Hollywood

Travis McElroy Gets Fired Up About The Future Of Podcasting Aug 22, 2016

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Travis McElroy has 8 podcasts including, My Brother, My Brother and Me, Interrobang, Shmanners, Bunker Buddies, Trends Like These, Can I Pet Your Dog, The Adventure Zone and the annual show, Till Death Do Us Blart. Most of which are regularly in the top of the iTunes charts. That's incredible! As an actor, he has built a name for himself as a powerful podcaster and now makes a living doing something he loves. I was so excited to interview travis about where he thinks the medium of podcasting is headed, who his comedic influences are, and what are some mistakes new podcasters make. He's also about to become a new dad and we talk about how being a parent will effect his future podcasting plans. New show? I wouldn't be surprised! I loved talking with Travis and hearing his insights on creating a podcasting empire. He also shares plans for a new show in the works based on his podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me. Like MIH? SUBSCRIBE to the show and leave a comment, aye! Go to motherhoodinhollywood.com to read my blog. Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker

Atomic Moms Podcast Host Ellie Knaus On Her Favorite Creative Outlet Aug 15, 2016

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Atomic Moms is one of the top podcasts in iTunes and that's due in large part to host Ellie Knaus (Undateable, Happy Endings). This week I had the pleasure of getting to know Ellie and hear more about her career as an actress, her joys as a mom, and her newfound love of podcasting. We talk about what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed and over scheduled...close an app! And she reveals why podcasting has changed her outlook on her acting career, and what it could mean for the future. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to and SHARE Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes! Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood

Casting Director Risa Bramon Garcia On Motherhood & Mentorship Aug 08, 2016

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Director/Casting director Risa Bramon Garcia has so much knowledge about this industry I want to squeeze it all out of her and soak it up like a sponge! But instead, I just asked her a lot of questions about how she got started in casting, her mentor Oliver Stone, her passion for directing and producing, and why she's found creative peace as co-founder of the BGB Acting Studio. She's cast TV shows like Roseanne, CSI: NY, and Masters of Sex. Her film credits are as long as the sea is deep with iconic films like JFK, Natural Born Killers, Christmas Vacation, Speed, and Twister...to name a few. She just wrapped up casting Gilmore Girls: A year in the life with fellow casting director Jami Rudofsky. And somewhere in there she found time to direct 200 Cigarettes, and be a mom of two. Risa was very open about her struggles with infertility and how not having a family was never an option for her in this business. She shares insights on how she had a lot of help finding the balance between work and family while staying on top of her field. Plus I share my embarrassing mom friend moment at BlogHer. Seriously, I'm ridiculous. Thanks for listening! Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB at Motherhood in Hollywood

Bad Moms Premiere Interviews With Stars, Writers and Producers Aug 01, 2016

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Bad Moms stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn and Christina Applegate! None of those people are on this podcast. But I'll tell you who is! I got take Motherhood in Hollywood on the road again. This time I went to the premiere of Bad Moms. I interviewed a wonderfully random group of celebs including Camryn Manheim, Sara Rue, Alan Thicke, Oona Lawrence and more! Plus producers Bill Block and Suzanne Todd and writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Need more? SUBSCRIBE to my show! Follow MIH on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB @MotherhoodinHollywood

Challen Cates Gives Tips On Creating Your Own Content Jul 25, 2016

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I just got back from an epic and quick adventure to Comic-Con! I might still be hungover. But more importantly my guest is the beautiful and funny mama actor Challen Cates. You will recognize her from Passions, Modern family, and Mrs. Knight on Nickelodeon's show Big Time Rush. It was one of the longest running live-action shows in Nick's history. Nice! Challen shares what it's like working as a series regular on such a popular show, while trying to raise 2 young kids. But she did it! And now she's revealing that her kids are getting into acting as well.. One of my favorite parts about talking to Challen was hearing about her wine making! She produces a Pinot Noir that is devine! If you're into wine and awesome Hollywood moms, you will be into this show. Follow on Twitter @MIHpodcast IG/FB: MotherhoodinHollywood Please SUBSCRIBE TO MIH on iTunes

Hollywood Publicist Katie Barker Weighs In On Who Really Has The Power in Hollywood! Jul 18, 2016

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Katie Barker is a VP for Publicity at CBS! She handles PR for NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS AND the new show starring Joel McHale called The Great Indoors. We talk about when actors actually need a publicist, what modern day publicists do, and how they affect the casting process. I thought I knew everything about the entertainment business then Katie blew my mind LOL She also talks about what it's like to be a mom of 2 young girls, while balancing a demanding career in network TV. Wait until you hear why she had to miss Adele live at the Grammy's you guys! Katie also says planning meals has been the biggest change and live safer since having kids. And reveals who we can really trust in the media. Please SUBSCRIBE to my show! Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker IG/FB at MotherhoodinHollywood

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