Kansas City MomCast
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to the Kansas City MomCast — a place to learn, connect, and grow in a relevant and intentional way. Join us as we interview experts in the field and hear from local moms, just like you. This is a podcast FOR Kansas City Moms, BY Kansas City Moms. We know that your time is precious and we’re grateful you’ve chosen to spend some of it with us. Thank you for being a part of the Kansas City Mom Collective community.
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Episodes
Teaching Kids About Money
June 27, 2022 15:41 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBTeaching kids about money can be tricky, but have no fear! Our conversation with guest Kelly Peden of Mazuma Credit Union covers all things financial literacy. Join us as we discuss money introduction, when to open a banking account, whether or not kids should have jobs as they get older, modeling money management, and much more. Kelly has been with Mazuma Credit Union for 14 years. She started as a teller in 2008 and is now the branch leader at the Gladstone location. Kelly fell in love w...
Father's Day with the MomCast Dads
June 13, 2022 16:24 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBThe dads of the Kansas City MomCast join us on this episode for a special Father's Day edition! Join us for a glimpse into the dad brain on fatherhood vs. motherhood culture, being an emotionally present father, raising girls vs. boys, and some fun rapid fire questions. Wishing all the dads and father figures out there a wonderful Father's Day! Looking for a local gift for a Kansas City dad? Check out our gift guide! Meet the MomCast Dads Chris Coffey Chris is dad to two and works in heal...
Talking to Your Kids About School Shootings
May 27, 2022 16:34 - 24 minutes - 56 MBThe recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas has evoked many emotions — sadness, grief, helplessness, anxiety, and anger. Children who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings about the stories and images of the shooting may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. Today we talk with Kim Ludwig, LCSW, LSCSW, about how to talk to your kids and teens about this tragic event. Kim is the Director of Clinical Operations and a licensed clinical social worker at Research Psychiatric Cen...
Summer in Kansas City
May 23, 2022 21:08 - 53 minutes - 18.6 MBThere’s nothing better than summer in Kansas City! We're highlighting some of our favorite places and events in Kansas City during the summer months while sharing some of the new things we’re adding to our bucket list. So grab your calendar, and let’s get this party started! Summer Resource Guides The Ultimate Guide to a Kansas City Summer From festivals to day camps to movies under the stars, there are so many choices to ensure your summer days are memorable. We’ve not only included our fav...
Pregnancy After 35
May 16, 2022 02:19 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBOn today's episode, we visit with Dr. Jessica Parrott, Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician with HCA Midwest Health, about pregnancy after age 35. We discuss the risk factors women should consider when getting pregnant at advanced maternal age and how the age 35 was determined as the cutoff. Dr. Parrott discusses the shift in the average age that women are having babies, genetic testing options, and risk factors to both the woman and her baby. This episode is sponsored by HCA Midwest Health. Co...
Broken, Changed and Rearranged
May 09, 2022 02:02 - 44 minutes - 19 MBJoin us for a conversation with Lee's Summit mom and author, Liesl Hays, about what happens when life falls apart. Liesl had a great job, husband, kids, and life — yet the secret she was keeping blew it all up. Do you have a story that is untold? Liesl walks us through the process she went through unpacking where things went wrong, and the path she took to get back to herself and the life she truly wanted. Connect with Liesl Liesl Hays is a word artist, truth-teller, choice-maker, and inspi...
Moms Addressing the Climate Crisis
April 18, 2022 02:09 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBIn celebration of Earth Day, we are visiting with Susan Alig and Robin Ganahl of Mothers Out Front, an organization that brings moms together to work toward climate change both nationally and locally. Their work is centered on bringing mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other allies to be a collective voice for action at local and state levels, focused on phasing out fossil fuels. Mothers Out Front grows their network by hosting house parties where community members can gather to learn how to...
Alcoholism and Motherhood
April 03, 2022 23:25 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBIn today's episode, we are talking about alcohol and motherhood, an issue that has been normalized culturally as moms but can easily turn into something more serious. Moms with young kids increased their alcohol consumption by nearly 325 percent between the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and end of the year 2020 according to a study conducted for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. A study published in JAMA found that during 2020 there was a 41 percent increase in the ...
Pelvic Floor Health
March 21, 2022 21:50 - 51 minutes - 20.8 MBWe get personal with local Lee's Summit mom and Pelvic Floor OT, Dr. Kassie DeWitt. In our conversation, we cover all things pelvic floor health including the anatomy of the pelvic floor, ways to support and improve functioning pre- and post-natal, bladder and bowel health, most common issues, and what to do next if you need help. Kassie is a mom of three kids, ages 5 and under, and is passionate about advocating for women's health and normalizing functionality over dysfunction. What We're...
Disney World Tips for Moms
March 07, 2022 04:32 - 1 hour - 25.8 MBPlanning a trip to Disney World can feel like a huge undertaking! But, have no fear; we are here with all the tips for moms on planning the best vacation for your family. Join us as Megan interviews our own Sarah McGinnity, Kansas City MomCast cohost, and our KCMC sales director, Laura Mulcahy. Both of these moms are frequent flyers of Disney and are full of great tips and answers for all of my questions, and hopefully some of yours, too. In our conversation, you will learn all the tips on ...
Day and Weekend Trips from Kansas City
February 28, 2022 05:16 - 54 minutes - 26.1 MBYou don't have to go far to create a fun-filled family trip! Kansas City families are lucky many so many options for day and weekend trips. Join us as we visit with KCMC contributor and traveling mama, Kristin Ruthstrom, as we learn more about some wonderful places that are in a short driving distance from Kansas City. Kristin shares about her family's experiences in Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, including her favorite places to explore, dine and stay. Kristin has some great hacks and hidde...
Diversity and Inclusion
February 07, 2022 03:41 - 44 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin us for an important conversation with Kristen Harris, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Hallmark. Kristen shares her experience as a leader in the field, as well as her tips for how to make your home more diverse — from initial conversations starting with awareness months to creating diverse experiences, education and play all year long. For resources for your families to get started on diversifying your library of books and games, check out these suggestions: Books with Dive...
Get Organized
January 25, 2022 00:11 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MBIs one of your New Year resolutions to get organized? If so, you will love this podcast with local mom and lead organizer at Simplified KC. This episode is sure to motivate you to get organized to make your home a place where you can focus on what matters most. Connect with Emily To learn more about Emily and Simplified KC, visit her website or follow her on Instagram or Facebook. We want to connect with you! You can always e-mail us. Or find us on Instagram or Facebook. We would lov...
Screen Time Sanity
January 09, 2022 19:55 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBJoin us for an important and relevant conversation with Tracy Foster of START, a Kansas City organization focused on screen time boundaries that work for families. About START: "Today’s parents have many resources to help them prepare to raise a child, but there’s one book that doesn’t yet exist: What to Expect when you’re (Tech)xpecting! The truth is, we are the first generation of parents pondering questions like: How much screen time is too much? How should I feel about Fortnite? When do I...
The Mental Load of the Holidays
December 13, 2021 01:26 - 47 minutes - 24.4 MBIs your December to do list as long as ours? Join us for a conversation today with spiritual life coach and Kansas City mom, Ginger Rothhaas. We will be discussing the mental load and stress of the holiday season and how we can be more present while showing ourselves compassion during this time. Connect with Ginger To learn more about Ginger, you can visit her webiste www.compassionfix.com and sign up for her email newsletter - a free, weekly dose of love for your soul, to increase self-awar...
Holiday Mom Hacks
December 06, 2021 03:43 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBHappy holiday season from Kansas City MomCast! In our latest episode, we discuss two fun and relevant topics that will hopefully make your life a little easier — holidays hacks and local Kansas City shopping. We hope you learn something new, and find a new Kansas City shop to to visit to help finish the rest of your list! Bonus Content: KCMC Contributor Team Holiday Hacks Buy the 4-pack of gift cards that places sell to have on hand for last minute gifts. I also take all the bonus gift stuf...
Behind the Scenes Gratitude
November 21, 2021 21:42 - 36 minutes - 84 MBIn today’s episode, we focus on the people in our community who we are grateful for but who are rarely in the spotlight. These people don’t necessarily have a day dedicated to them where we would show our appreciation like Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day or Boss’s Day. They are the school crossing guards helping kids to safety during all kinds of weather. They are the Door Dash drivers, bringing food to you when your kid is sick. They are the people behind the scenes that make it all ...
Adult Friendships are Complicated
November 07, 2021 23:36 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBJoin us for our conversation on adult friendships with one of our own Kansas City Mom Collective contributors, Jiao Jiao Shen. Jiao Jiao is a local mom who shares her experience of friendship in relation to her upbringing, adulthood, and the impact of COVID on relationships. She recently wrote the article, "I Don't Have a Best Friend, and I'm OK With It." We will also share an upcoming meet up, that you won’t want to miss where you can connect with other listeners and maybe just find some ne...
BONUS Episode: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
November 04, 2021 19:15 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBCOVID-19 vaccines have been approved for ages 5-11, a big moment that many moms have been waiting for. We know you also have lots of questions so we got on the phone with Dr. Gabriel Schifman of the Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He helps us debunk some vaccine myths and looks into his crystal ball as to what life might look like after kids are vaccinated. Resources Vaccine Recommendations, American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Teens, CD...
Kansas City MomCast Episode 3 | Why Should I Care About Local Politics?
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Why Should I Care About Local Politics?
October 10, 2021 03:02 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBWe are so glad to be back today for an important conversation with a local KC mom, Joni Wickham. Joni was chief of staff for former Kansas City, Missouri mayor Sly James She now runs a consulting firm with Mayor James, Wickham James. Join us as we hear her story of how she got involved in leadership in politics and why we as moms should care, too. Connect with Joni Wickham Check out Joni's book, The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch, here. Website | Facebook Connect with Megan and Sara...
Ghost Hunting in Kansas City
October 10, 2021 02:42 - 49 minutes - 5 MBDo you believe in ghosts? In today’s episode, we discuss all things ghost hunting with Kansas City-based paranormal activity investigator, Elijah Buchholz. Elijah is the founder of Apex Paranormal, a non-profit organization that specializes in paranormal investigations throughout the Midwest. Apex Paranormal has been around since 2014 in the Kansas City area. In addition to conducting their own paranormal investigations, they also lead ghost hunts, ghost tours, and celebrity events at vario...
Kansas City MomCast Episode 2 | Ghost Hunting in Kansas City
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Why This Podcast?
October 09, 2021 01:06 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBHi friend! Welcome to the first ever episode of Kansas City MomCast, a place to learn, connect, and grow in a relevant and intentional way. Today you will get to know hosts, Megan and Sarah, and hear about the history of Kansas City Mom Collective and why we are starting this podcast. We will share about what you can expect from the podcast and some exciting surprises that will be sprinkled along the way including giveaways, fascinating guests, and in-person get togethers. Follow Megan on I...
Kansas City MomCast Episode 1 | Why This Podcast?
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