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OTG Summer Book Club: Nora Goes Off Script with author Annabel Monaghan Jul 25, 2022

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Summer seems to be the one time each year that moms actually do have a little time to read. (Thank you, sleepaway camp!) But if you’re not on TikTok scrolling the black hole of #BookTok book-fluencer videos, how the heck are you supposed to know what fiction is actually worth your precious beach time?!

OTG to the rescue! In our special Summer Book Club series we sit down with the hottest authors right now, give you a sneak peek into their sometimes-twisted worlds…and then ask them to read to you.

Meet Annabel Monaghan whose debut adult novel Nora Goes Off Script has been called "truly the perfect escape," and named one of the Best Beach Reads of Summer 2022 by The Washington Post, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Southern Living, Country Living, Business Insider and Buzzfeed.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You blew through our first recos On Gin Lane and Her Last Affair and your book club is dying for its next red-hot read
You’ve always wondered how fiction writers make this stuff up
You want Annabel to read to you on your next walk or run. She’ll share an excerpt!

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The Real Deal on Vaccinating Kids Under 5 with Dr. Darria Jul 18, 2022

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Conflicted about getting your under-5-year-old vaccinated for COVID? When we found out that longtime friend of OTG, Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, recently helped write some guidelines for vaccines and kids with Brown University school of public health, we knew it was time to have our first ever THIRD time guest on the show. There isn’t a more perfect or qualified doctor to help us sort through all of the noise surrounding the new covid vaccine for under 5s. As a refresher: Founder of Truvelab, Dr. Darria is a Yale-trained ER physician and mom of two from Atlanta, Georgia who earned an MBA from Harvard, before joining the faculty of Harvard Medical School to teach medicine.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You have children under 5.
You want to separate MEDICAL FACTS from fiction regarding the newest COVID Vaccine.
You are on the fence about protecting your child with the covid vaccine, and want a doctor who is on the front lines of medical research to tell you if it’s safe.
BONUS: you want Dr. Darria to decipher all of the confusing new research on supplements and MORE.

For the most up-to-date information on all breaking medical news, especially as it relates to children and parents, visit: https://drdarria.com/truevelab/

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OTG Summer Book Club: Her Last Affair with author John Searles Jul 11, 2022

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Wondering what to read this summer? TikTok has become the ultimate authority, turning books into instant best-sellers. Scroll through #BookTok and you’ll find a black hole of videos of book-fluencers talking about their favorite picks.

Team OTG wants to save you from the endless scroll. That’s why we launched our new Summer Book Club series where we share the hottest books worthy of your beach bag, and introduce you to the interesting authors.

This week’s special guest is New York Times best-selling author, John Searles. His latest thriller, Her Last Affair, is a tense, intricately woven tale of heartbreak, retribution, and redemption. People magazine named it a Best New Book and critics say it's "eerie and captivating with all kind of startling surprises in store."

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You’re not on TikTok, so you have NO IDEA what to read.
You love a good thriller that dares you to put it down.
You’re curious about how writers make this crazy stuff up.
You like to be read to—we convince John to share a racy excerpt!

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OTG Summer Book Club: On Gin Lane with author Brooke Lea Foster Jul 04, 2022

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People magazine calls Brooke Lea Foster's latest novel On Gin Lane the Best New Book, best-selling author Elin Hildebrand exclaims it's "utterly captivating," and Town & Country magazine heralded One Gin Lane as a Must-Read Book of Summer!

We sat down with the award-winning author to get the inside scoop on title character Everleigh "Lee" Farrow, who thinks she finally has life all figured out: a handsome fiancé named Roland, a trust in her name, and a house in Bronxville waiting for her to fill it with three adorable children. That is, until Roland brings her out to the Hamptons for a summer that will change everything.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

Your book club is dying for its next red-hot read
You're intrigued by the glamour of Marilyn Monroe and the Hamptons in the 1950s
You’ve always wondered how fiction writers make this stuff up
You love hearing the author read her own work. Brooke didn't record her Audio Book, but she DID give us an exclusive captivating excerpt!

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How to Score a Book Deal + Hot Summer Reads with Zibby Owens Jun 27, 2022

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Zibby Owens has interviewed over 1200 notable authors (think: everyone from First Lady Jill Biden to James Patterson) on her award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. She regularly shares her book picks on Good Morning America and has written several of her own, including a new children's book Princess Charming and a best-selling memoir called Bookends. She also recently launched her own publishing house, Zibby Books, signing 18 book deals out of the gate. It's no wonder that New York magazine dubbed Zibby "NYC's Most Important Book-fluencer."

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You know you have a book in you and want the scoop on how to become a published author.
You’re hitting the beach this summer and need some red-hot reading recommendations.

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Shedding Light on Hair Loss Jun 13, 2022

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Alopecia took center stage, literally, when Will Smith seemingly slapped Chris Rock for cracking a joke about his wife Jada's bald head. The 50-year-old actress had previously been open about her experience with hair loss, even posting a video on Instagram discussing her struggle and decision to shave her head. She wrote, "Mamma's gonna have to take it down to the scalp so nobody thinks she got brain surgery or something. Me and this alopecia are going to be friends...period."

She went on to say in a video, "Now at this point, I can only laugh," running her finger across a bald line patch along the center of her scalp. But you can see it in her eyes: Excessive hair loss is no laughing matter for Jada, nor the nearly 7 million people in the United States who develop the condition annually.

In this special episode, first, we’ll hear from TEDx speaker McKenna Reitz, who like Jada, lost all of her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes included, due to Alopecia. She'll share her journey before we bring on Dr. Helena Kuhn, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, who specializes in hair disorders. She’ll explain common causes of hair loss, when to see a doctor, treatment options, prevention, and more.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You had no clue Alopecia was an autoimmune disease that affects nearly 2% of the population—men and women equally—and need the 411 STAT
You’re terrified you could develop Alopecia and want to know the risk factors and common causes
You've experienced some thinning and shedding of your own and would like practical tips for keeping your hair healthy
You’re ready to be inspired by an alopecia warrior who has a knack for reframing life’s challenges into gifts and opportunities

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Tips from Dr. Becky, aka the "Parenting Whisperer" Jun 06, 2022

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Do you ever feel like no matter what you try, you are simply speaking a different language from your kiddos? Want to learn how to connect more effectively and - more importantly - simply to YELL LESS?? Today we are joined by the woman Time Magazine named The Millennial Parenting Whisperer, clinical psychologist extraordinaire, Dr. Becky Kennedy.

Known as “Dr. Becky” to her 1.1m followers ON the ‘gram, at her parenting workshops, on her chart topping Apple podcast “Good Inside with Dr. Becky”, and now on her Good Inside Membership app, Dr. Becky takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance. Her goal is to empower parents to feel more equipped to manage the challenges of parenting. Dr. Becky’s first book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, releases this September!

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Dr. Becky's Instagram: @drbeckyatgoodinside

Dr Becky's Platform Good Inside - Parenting with Dr Becky: https://www.goodinside.com/

Good Inside Podcast: https://www.goodinside.com/podcast/

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Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage with Boober Co-founder Jada Shapiro May 23, 2022

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The Baby Formula shortage... it's a national crisis that has mom's everywhere living in anxiety and frustration. We're seeing all sorts of new conversations cropping up because of it, from "milk sharing" to "lactation shaming" and beyond... clearly, it's got us talking. So, what's a new mom to do?? We are joined by founder of boober,Jada Shapiro, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor to learn more about this crisis and what mom's can do to navigate these tricky times, SAFELY.

Listen to this show if:

You want to find out why we are having a formula shortage.
You want to get some expert advice from a maternal health expert.
You want to feel less alone in your own personal breast feeding journey, whatever that might look like for you.

Also, check out this resource for more info on the baby formula shortage: https://getboober.com/the-formula-shortage-crisis-why-how-and-what-do-i-do-now/

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Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Hustle with Pamela Pekerman May 17, 2022

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One in 3 female-owned businesses is owned by a mom. That’s nearly 4 million “mom bosses.” However, when you consider the fact that there around 582 million entrepreneurs globally, that number starts to seem kind of wimpy.

What's holding YOU back from turning an idea into a business or a side hustle into a full-time gig? If you need the nudge and/or the know-how to chase your dream, today's guest is your gal. Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepreneur and the creator of Hustle Like a Mom, a thriving community focusing on empowering and educating moms to build a successful bridge from mom life to entrepreneur life.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You need a few golden career nuggets from a mega motivator to take you to your what's next!

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Buckingham Palace's Favorite Trainer: Joe Wicks May 09, 2022

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Global fitness coach/influencer and author Joe Wicks (aka @thebodycoach 4M followers) became a social media phenomenon when the U.K. entered its first lockdown in March of 2020. He launched his YouTube series "PE with Joe" and more than 900,000 families tuned in around the world to work out with him on the very first day. On Day 2, over 955,000 families took part together and Joe broke the world record for the largest streamed workout on YouTube. It wasn't long before he was invited to Buckingham Palace and honored by the Queen for his incredible work making the world a fitter, healthier and happier place.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You love a British accent and want to see if Meaghan can make it through her first solo show without getting an explicit rating

-Kidding aside, you could use a little motivation to jumpstart your fitness routine OR to get your family moving

-You love the royals and want the inside scoop on visiting The Palace

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