We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis is a podcast about Mom. It explores motherhood in all its shapes and sizes. Whether it's life as a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, we dissect the challenges, search for the solutions, embrace the crazy moments, and collect the treasures we find along the way. So grab a glass and come along for the nutty yet rewarding ride. “We’re Momming Today!”
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The "Elf on the Shelf" Co-Founder on Why Parents Have Grown to Love This Christmas Tradition
December 23, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Christa Pitts, co-creator of The Elf on the Shelf, along with her twin sister and mother. The trio launched The Elf on the Shelf book and brand 16 years ago and has now branched into food, theater and television. They did it with their own money and talent, after being turned down by every single publisher. Their inspirational story... Plus new ways to find magic in the Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How To Tell Your Boss You're Expecting ft. Morgan Ortagus
December 16, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Morgan Ortagus, former State Department spokesperson and familiar face on Fox News and Fox Business. Ortagus describes what it was like to be pregnant while traveling the world, including the first time she told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo she was expecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daredevil Mom Finds Glory Through Rally Racing In Her 60's
December 09, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes"We're Momming Today" with racing star, philanthropist, and mom of four Renee Brinkerhoff. Brinkerhoff just competed the 356-mile trek on the treacherous blue ice of Antarctica in her vintage Porsche 356A, making her the first woman to race all seven continents. And she did so in the same car, which is the same age she is. Neither are stopping anytime soon, and she tells us why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Charitable Christmas: New Gift Catalog Provides Startup Capital For Women-Owned Businesses
December 02, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Sara Forhetz with Convoy of Hope, a non-profit that’s just released a holiday gift catalog which includes sewing machines, restaurant equipment, even personal hygiene kits to help women in the developed world start their own businesses and support their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chipotle's Reputation Chief Says 'Moms' Bring Trust & Honesty to the Office
November 11, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Laurie Schalow, the Chief Corporate Reputation Officer at Mexican food giant Chipotle, and also a mother of two. We discuss the role of 'moms' at home and at work -- and how the two intersect: At Chipotle, the best recipe to build trust and honestly in the brand often stems from what Laurie is doing with her daughters at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Do Moms Make Friends?
August 19, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes"We're Momming Today" about how to make authentic friendships as adults. It's often easier said than done. Mothers Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly have experienced the struggle of loneliness and alienation. They initially met online, started to build a genuine relationship, and recently celebrated it in their new book: "I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Says Society Depriving Kids of Their Sense of Humor Is No Laughing Matter
July 29, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America and dad to son Lincoln, about raising kids in the age of rage that now targets even jokes from popular comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. We're discussing how to react when you don’t find the joke funny, cancel culture, and if America will ever get its sense of humor back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How A Child's Party Invitation Became A Viral Sensation For Moms Sick of Being Perfect
July 15, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Natalie LeClaire, who shared online an invitation her 5-year-old received for a classmate's birthday. The post went viral. The birthday kid's mother set very low expectations for the party she was throwing – even admitting on the invitation that it might be a bust. But her honest and casual invite spoke to so many mothers feeling the constant stress of trying to be perfect -- in real life and on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Does Dad Do It Better? "Dadding" with Todd Piro
July 08, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Todd Piro, Fox and Friends First co-host and father of two young girls. Todd offers a comical take on why dads can sometimes do "momming" better, but usually just wayyyy differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
School Choice Expert On How To Fix Education Pipeline Post Affirmative Action
July 01, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Erika Donalds, CEO of Optima Ed, boy mom, and wife of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fl) about the Supreme Court decision to restrict affirmative action in college admissions, and the push for school choice and better educational opportunities for young Americans. In fact, Donalds just set up a VR charter school and talks all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Addict Mom Turned CEO Determined To Help Others Be Healthy and Successful
June 10, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Leslie Zinn, CEO of Arden’s Garden, plant-based living advocate, recovered addict and business mentor. Zinn is not only hilarious, but refreshingly honest and inspirational. She shares how she’s stayed clean for nearly 40 years, raised four children, helped her eldest defeat morbid obesity, helped her mother build a business - and now pays it forward by helping hundreds of other women entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Physician and Mom of 4 Explains Why Dumb Phones Are a Smart Decision for Parents
June 03, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a Family Physician, mom of four, and "Resilience Expert." Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory about the risks of social media to young people. Dr. G shares her tried and true tips to keep kids mentally fit in a world of social media and screen-time chaos, and shares some hacks for parents to make sure their children are using social platforms responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
How To Keep Your Kids Safe From "Social Media Challenges"
May 27, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutesWe're Momming Today with Joann Bogard of Fairplay for Kids, an organization standing up for what kids and families really need, free from the false promises of marketers and the manipulations of Big Tech. Joann lost her son Mason in 2019 after participating in a social media challenge that encourages kids to choke themselves. Now, Joann and Fairplay work to pass legislation in order to keep other parents from experiencing similar tragedies. We're talking about the detriments of social media f...
‘Mom Rage’ Is Real! Expert Tells Us How To Suppress It
May 20, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Florence Ann Romano, a child and “village” advocate, about how to identify and suppress “mom rage” to prevent yourself from unraveling… but also set a good example for your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FOX Anchors Dish On What To Do About the Mean Moms Club
May 13, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Kennedy! Lauren and Kennedy talk about raising girls, when to be hands off, how to have the drinking/drugs conversation, and the best way to handle that group of mean moms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Help Children and Teens Struggling With Anxiety
May 06, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Laura Morton, a mother and producer. Her “Anxious Nation” documentary just dropped. It tells the stories of many families as they deal with their children’s mental health issues. Laura also shares her own impressive journey to motherhood: a single mother who underwent seven IVF treatments. Her sperm donor was anonymous... until she and her daughter reached out to find him to help them get through some health issues. His response may surprise you. Learn more about yo...
How-To Guide For Moms Working Their Way Up the Corporate Ladder
April 29, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Gayle Keller, author of “Full STEAM Ahead,” a how-to book for women (and mothers) feeling stuck and sometimes lost at work. Hear stories and tips on how to find clarity to articulate goals, and the courage to take the risks needed to accomplish them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bud Right: How A Husband-Wife Team Branded A New Booze That Took Off Across the Country
April 22, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Jill and Bryce Morrison, the founders of Mom Water, a brand we had on the podcast when they first launched their alcohol line a year ago. Now, they sell in over half the country and 10,000 stores, and are about to launch a new product, Dad Water. They share how they found success so quickly and how they plan to keep it going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Do Activist Mommies, ADHD Struggles and Thomas Edison Have In Common?
April 15, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Raymond Arroyo, New York Times best-selling author and Fox News contributor, about his 12th and newest book, “The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison.” While the children's book is very much about Edison’s brilliance and greatest inventions, it’s also about the power of a great teacher: his mother, Nancy, who leaned into her son’s talents and stood by him when, yes, he was kicked out of school and burned down the family house. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
"Scrap the Testosterone Targets," Mr. Wonderful Explains Why Women Make Better Business Leaders
April 08, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Shark Tank judge, about why he prefers to invest with women. O’Leary says women set realistic and achievable sales targets, and hit them 95% of the time. He also credits his mom for giving him the best financial advice of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The No. 1 Question Every Parent Needs To Ask Their Teenage Daughter
April 01, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Fox’s Gillian Turner about the mental health crisis facing teenage girls. The CDC says 1 in 3 teen girls have considered suicide. Turner takes a deep dive into how we got to this low point, and the parenting revolution needed to climb out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Issues Are Most Important To Parents As We Head Into the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle?
March 25, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutesWe're Momming Today with Tudor Dixon, breast cancer survivor, mom of four girls, host of "The Tudor Dixon Podcast," and former candidate for Governor of Michigan. Tudor shares how she handled running for office while momming, how her breast cancer diagnosis shaped her faith journey, and what issues she thinks are most important to parents as we head into the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Moms Refuse To Be Gaslit By Society Telling Them How To Raise Their Kids
March 18, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutesWe’re Momming Today with Bethany Mandel, author of “Stolen Youth,” about raising six kids, homeschooling them, and having some uncomfortable conversations about what is going on in society (and why you – and your kids – don’t want to participate!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Paula Faris On Ditching Mom Guilt and Getting the Support You Deserve
March 11, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutesWe're Momming Today with Paula Faris, mom of three, Founder of CarryMedia, Advocate for working moms, and author of "You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward." Paula shares that about 80% of working moms in America struggle with mom guilt, and her book sets out to show you how to ditch it! Paula gives insightful and practical steps for better working, momming, and living, allowing us to learn through her unique lens as a successful journalist and worki...
Moms Speak Out After Prestigious High School Withholds Merit Awards To College-Bound Seniors
March 04, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutesWe're Momming Today with Asra Nomani and Shawnna Yashar about Thomas Jefferson High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, denying students their merit awards in time to meet their early college application deadlines. Mothers say the school and district put wokeness over hard work, and fear their kids will pay the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Exactly Is 'School Choice' and Why Should Parents Know About It?
February 25, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutesWe're Momming Today with Corey DeAngelis, Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, about the new hot button issue: school choice. A lot of parents out there find themselves saying 'What school choice?' We spend about $16,000 per student per year in the government-run school system, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 data. And it's probably a lot higher now in 2023... Corey shares with us why we're seeing school choice policies, which allow that same money to follow the c...
How To Have the New "Say No To Drugs" Conversation As Teen Overdoses Skyrocket
February 18, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Amy Neville, President of the Alexander Neville Foundation, in honor of her 14-year-old son who died from taking a fentanyl-laced pill he bought on Snapchat. Neville says social media is to blame for grooming kids into being drug dealers and users, and tells parents how to have not only the “drug” conversation with their kids, but also the social media conversation that needs to accompany it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Counselor Mom Says It's Not Important To Even Have A "Dream School"
February 11, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Allison Slater Tate, mom of four and college counselor. Tate shares her advice on helping your child make those important college decisions. She says visit the worst university first, don’t even list a dream school, and above all else: prioritize your teen’s mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jinger Duggar Vuolo of '19 Kids and Counting' On Why She's Raising Her Daughters Differently Than She Was Raised
February 04, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Jinger Duggar Vuolo from TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" and author of "Becoming Free Indeed" about how she broke away from the cult-like faith she was taught as a child, and why she's chosen to model Christ differently for her children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tipping Gone Wild! Marketing Expert On When It's OK To Not Tip For a Good Or Service
January 28, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Ismail Karabas, marketing professor at Murray State University in Kentucky, who has done extensive research on the services industry and the impact of tipping. Karabas says tips are always appreciated, but not always necessary, even though it may feel like it when most merchants’ point-of-sale devices offer a tipping option – that sometimes starts at 20 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Actually Far Less Than 'One Pill' That Can Kill Thanks To Fentanyl Crisis
January 21, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Andrea Thomas, founder of Voices for Awareness, an advocacy group she set up in the aftermath of her daughter’s death from taking half of a fentanyl-laced painkiller. Thomas calls the drug dealer a mass murderer. He was given a life sentence for knowingly selling and killing Thomas’ daughter and many others. Thomas remembers her daughter through her advocacy and by raising her grandson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pandemic-Recovered Restaurant Owner Rewards All Staff with Free Trip to Disney
January 14, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Jessica Travis, owner of Toast restaurant in Hull, Massachusetts, who rewarded all 13 of her employees and their families with a week-long trip to Disney as a thank you for their hard work and dedication since opening her breakfast cafe’s doors in late 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mom Creates Baby Blanket That Never Needs To Be Washed...?
December 17, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Alexandra Ulmer, founder of AU Baby, a luxurious baby blanket made with natural, self-cleaning fibers. You’re hearing that right... You never need to wash it! Alexandra talks motherhood, what inspired her innovative brand, and what else moms should know about the harmful chemicals and materials in baby clothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Model Kelly Hughes On Being First Woman To Show Off C-Section Scar On Sports Illustrated Cover
December 10, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutesWe're Momming Today with Kelly Hughes, a model, jewelry designer, single mom of one beautiful four-year-old boy, and the first ever Sports Illustrated model to show her C-section scar on the cover! Kelly discusses why she thinks women often hide or feel ashamed of their scars, the importance of body positivity and acceptance, and how she was able to both mentally and physically recover after her son's traumatic birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Momtrepreneur Bonnie Wallace On Teaching Kids To Read & Raising Successful Children
December 03, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Bonnie Wallace - author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and also mom to singer/actress Dove Cameron. Bonnie discusses continuing her family tradition of creating customized books to teach children to read. They’re called the “We Can Books” and are available online now! Bonnie also talks about raising healthy and successful kids in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ironman Champion Mom on Getting Back Into Competition Mode After Delivering First Child
November 26, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Chelsea Sodaro, who competed in — and won — the 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, just months after giving birth to her daughter, Skylar. While professional sports is her full-time job, Chelsea says rampant morning sickness, pelvic floor issues and anxiety impacted her ability to train, recover and compete. Still yet, she won the title in 8:33:46, proving moms truly can do it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mother of Murdered Veteran Fights Against the Detriment of Bail Reform
November 19, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutesWe're Momming today with Madeline Brame, Chairwoman of the Victims Rights Reform Council. Madeline has become a leader in the charge against bail reform since the tragic murder of her son, Sergeant Hason Correa, who was stabbed to death at the age of 35 by a group of attackers he didn't even know. He had a wife and three children. Because of New York City's bail reform law, one of Sgt. Correa's attackers walks free today, only 4 years after his murder. Madeline shares the action she and the V...
Single Mom Says Congressional Run A "Calling From God'; Hopes To Restore Dignity To Politics
November 12, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) about winning her race in Florida after two failed attempts, what gave the single mom motivation and how she hopes to bring dignity back to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influencer Mom Shares Inspiring "Rags to Riches" Story
October 29, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Noell Jett, famous for her TikTok account @JettSetFarmhouse, about how she escaped extreme poverty to build a brand that now inspires so many others to create and build their own dream home. Noell is also an author, blogger and mom of five who shares a glimpse into her family life, fertility journey, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fox & Friends' Ainsley Earhardt On Raising Kind Kids
October 15, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Ainsley Earhardt, Fox and Friends co-host and author of her latest book, “I’m So Glad You Were Born,” about discerning when to push your child to do more, while also recognizing it may be better for them — and you — to do less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mammograms Are the First Line of Defense in Detecting Breast Cancer, But Here's Why They Can’t Be The Last...
October 08, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Amy Kaufeldt, host of Fox’s Good Day Orlando, mother of three, and breast cancer survivor. Amy recently opened up about her breast cancer journey to explain why a mammogram isn’t always sufficient in breast cancer detection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mom Overcomes Addiction to Busy-ness, Embraces Happiness Rituals
October 01, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Peggy Sullivan, the founder of SHEcan! a nonprofit that encourages women’s advancement in the corporate world, which includes telling your boss you need family time and “me” time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cosmetic Dermatologist Mom Shares How To Fix A Tired Face
September 24, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes"We're Momming Today" with Leslie Rohaidy, founder of IMO Cosmetic Dermatology, a concierge service medical spa, about why more and more moms are saying they feel like they look tired. And how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Visionary Mom Taps Into Community's Emotions To Develop Lifestyle Brand
September 17, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Alina Villasante, creator of lifestyle brand “Peace Love World,” mom of three, and visionary inspired by humanity’s common goal for love and happiness. She shares how she built a brand around a feeling – and helps to inspire the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Ashley Bisman Pens Love Letter "Chasing Butterflies" to Her Father Years After Losing Him On 9/11
September 10, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutesWhen Ashley Bisman was 16, her father Jeff Goldflam worked for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 101st floor of the World Trade Center's Tower 1. On September 11, 2001 while in her high school history class, news started spreading of the terror attacks at the WTC, and instinctively she knew she would never see her father again. Now a mother of two, Ashley has released "Chasing Butterflies," a love letter to her dad about how their bond still beautifully weaves its way through the fabric of her life. L...
Candace Cameron Bure On Young Love, Motherhood and the Entertainment Industry
September 03, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutesWe're Momming Today with the incredibly talented Candace Cameron Bure. Candace, who you probably remember from her days on "Full House," is now an actress, producer, author, mother, business woman, and so much more! She shares her secret to being married for 26 years, why she took a 10 year gap from working to raise her kids, and how her parenting style has changed now that she wears so many professional hats. Candace also reveals what she and her "Full House" co-stars discuss in their group ...
Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Highlights Importance Of Teaching Kids What To Watch Out For
August 20, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes“We’re Momming Today” with Dr. Shamina Aubuchon, author of “If You Touch, I’ll Tell,” about how she turned her own experiences and trauma with sexual abuse into a guide for parents and children to prevent it from happening to them…and what to say and so if it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How One Mom Went From A Social Media Newbie To A Full-Time TikTok Star
August 13, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutesWe're Momming Today with Shannon Doherty. She's a mom of four kiddos, a business owner, and as of the past two years, a TikTok star! After the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down her retail stores, Shannon and her kids took to TikTok as a way to have fun and keep busy, but not too long after starting her account @AtHomeWithShannon, she went viral! Shannon's "mom hacks," recipes, and parenting tips keep her 1.8 million followers productive AND entertained. She joins the podcast today to ...
In the Era of Canned Cocktails, 'Mom Water' Breaks the Mold
August 06, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutesWe’re Momming Today with the founders of “Mom Water,” Jill and Bryce Morrison and Kara Woolsey. They came up with the idea for their spiked water brand on vacation, got it off the ground during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ultimately quit their real jobs to expand business nationwide. Mom Water is made by moms, in celebration of moms, with each can featuring a special mom and her favorite flavor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why You Should Seriously Consider Attending Your School Board Meetings
July 16, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutesWe're Momming Today with Olivia Barnard, a single mom and realtor living near Austin, Texas. After chatting with other like-minded residents at her school district's board meetings, Olivia was inspired to not only take more action in her community, but to run for and ultimately win a spot on her school's board. She's sharing the top concerns for parents in her district, including masking students and the curriculum regarding race and gender identity, and how these issues motivated a newfound ...