MomTalkRadio's Podcast
Mom Talk Radio is the first radio talk show dedicated to real-life moms. Hosted by Maria Bailey, author, founder of MomTV.com, co-founder of BlueSuitMom.com and mother of four active kids. Each week Maria tackles issues important to moms, featuring expert guests with real-life answers on topics from health and safety to food and finances, and everything in between.
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Starting Baby On Solids
09/28/2018
Starting Baby On Solids
This week on Mom Talk Radio Guest host Michelle Jerson talks to Joseph Nuñez, from Club Med about the family property, Club Med Sandpiper Bay. Marshall Stevenson, owner of The New York Beer and Brewery Tour shares what it's like being a dad to a toddler in NYC. Maria Bailey talks to Beech-Nut Baby Food Ambassador, Erin Hill about getting babies started on solids. Andrea Khoury of Housewives in the City chats about entrepreneurship and being a mom.
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The Nanny Manual
06/19/2018
The Nanny Manual
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Sarah Clark, author of Fabulously Fertile – Superchard Your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook, Fertility Preparation Program, and host of the Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast, shares tips for improving your fertility with food. Spotlight on Moms features Francielle Daly of FullTimeMom.com. Alyce Desrosiers, clinical social worker, founder of Chirp Connecting Families and Nannies, and author of The Nanny Manual, shares tips for finding a nanny right for your family. Omari Crump, Sr., author and illustrator, talks starting businesses with your kids. Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, shares tips for summertime pool safety.
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Differently Wired
06/11/2018
Differently Wired
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Debbie Rebber, author of Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, shares her experience and tips for raising “Differently Wired” kids. Spotlight on Moms features Eloise Gagnon of LideByEloise.com. Meg Maguire, author of Perfectly Maggie®: A Sleepytime Story, shares how parents can enrich their children’s self-esteem with Perfectly Maggie. Mindfulness expert and author of Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos, Julie Potiker, shares tips for “unhooking” parenting. Sarah Walters from Greater’s Ice Cream, shares tips for celebrating National Ice Cream Month.
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The Motherhood Affidavits
06/08/2018
The Motherhood Affidavits
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Laura Jean Baker, author of The Motherhood Affidavits, shares her experiences in motherhood and addiction to childbearing. Spotlight on Moms features Ruthy Kirwan of PercolateKitchen.com. Dr. Mike Scheeringa, author of They’ll Never Be The Same: A Parent’s Guide to PTSD in Youth and Treating PTSD in Preschoolers: A Clinical Guide, shares what adults in children’s lives need to know about PTSD. Rhonda Nelson, wife of Lead Singer/Bassist Wayne Nelson of Little River Band, talks the importance of teaching your children to respect the ocean and preventing plastic polution. Scott Weatherford, Director of Safety and Compliance at Blossman Gas, shares safety tips for summer grilling.
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Bullying After the Bell Rings
05/21/2018
Bullying After the Bell Rings
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Linda Rivard, creator of Pediatric Oncology Survivors in Transition (P.O.S.T.), shares late effects that childhood cancer survivors may face. Spotlight on Moms features Ivy Boyter of SAHMPlus.com. Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark.us, talks dangerous text slang parents should know, secret apps your kids might be using, and more. Chris Harris, author of I’m Just No Good At Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups, shares how he went from television writer to poetry author. Dr. Tanya Altmann, best-selling author and leading pediatrician, shares why we’re seeing an increase of allergies and asthma among children today and tips for promoting gut health.
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Kids and Tech
05/17/2018
Kids and Tech
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Maria Lianos-Carbone, author of Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year, shares the importance of self-care and managing mom pressures. Spotlight on Moms features Jennifer Buteau of . Whitney Ellenby, author of Autism Uncensored, shares how a community can truly support those impacted by autism. Timolin Langin, author of Mind Over Money: How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget, shares why parents should change their spending habits for their children. Hilarie Gamm, author of Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and The Road Map to Change, shares why it is unwise to view any social media network as a “safe place.”
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Debunking The Bump
05/07/2018
Debunking The Bump
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Lynn Brunelle, author of Turn This Book Into a Beehive, shares the importance of bees to our environment. Spotlight on Moms features Crystal Stine of CrystalStine.me. Jillian Parsons and Allison Baerken, author of Say No to Placenta Pics, share how their partnership began. Sarah Menkedick, author of Homing Instincts: Early Motherhood on a Midwestern Farm, shares her newest book. Daphne Adler, author of Debunking the Bump: What the Data Really Says About Pregnancy’s 165 Biggest Risks and Myths, shares how researching for her book impacted her own pregnancy.
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Bounceback Parenting
05/02/2018
Bounceback Parenting
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Lia Lombara, co-founder of Colby Davis of Boston, shares more about her collaboration between mother and daughters. Spotlight on Moms features Nikki Stephens of TheMommyMyWay.com. Nik Halik, author of 5 Day Weekend: Freedom to Make Your Life and Work Rich with Purpose, shares tips for making money and gaining freedom. Dr. Jamie Koufman, author of Acid Reflux in Children: How Healthy Eating Can Fix Your Child’s Asthma, Allergies, Obesity, Nasal Congestion, Cough & Croup, shares how to tell if your child is suffering from reflux or seasonal allergies. Alissa Marquess, author of Bounceback Parenting: A Field Guide for Creating Connection, Not Perfection, shares how to turn around a bad day.
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Helping Kids Cope with the Realities of School Violence
04/26/2018
Helping Kids Cope with the Realities of School Violence
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Jena Pincott, author of Wits Guts Grit: All-Natural Biohacks for Raising Smart, Resilient Kids, shares tips for building resilience in kids. Spotlight on Moms features Nicole Thibault of MagicalStoryBookTravels.com. Erin Odom, founder of The Humbled Homemaker, shares tips for living well on a budget. Dr. Kate Lund, author of Bounce: Help Your Child Build Risiliece and Thrive in School, Sports and Life, talks the importance of managing a challenge. Dr. Scott Shamblott, general dentist and founder of Shamblott Family Dentistry, shares ways to overcome your fear of the dentist.
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Random Acts of Kindness
04/18/2018
Random Acts of Kindness
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dayna Kurtz, LMSW, CPT, author of Mother Matters: A Practical Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom, shares talks prioritizing mothercare. Spotlight on Moms features Darlene Dee of BabyCostsMoney.com. Darrell Kelley, author of The Book of UWGEAM, shares the best ways to practice random acts of kindness. Dr. Liz Matheis, co-founder of Psychological & Educational Consulting, talks screens, phones and technology. Darla DeMorrow, author of Organizing Your Home with SORT and SUCCEED, talks making lasting changes in organizing your home.
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The Read-Aloud Family
04/09/2018
The Read-Aloud Family
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Angela Santomero, Blues Clues Co-Creator, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Creator and author of Preschool Clues: Raising Smart, Inspired, and Engaged Kids in a Screen-Filled World, shares tips for overcoming early childhood hurdles. Spotlight on Moms features Christy Emanuel of StainedWithStyle.com. Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids, shares the benefits of reading aloud to your kids. Angela Cuff, author of What a Tragedy, shares how travel fuels the soul.
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The Importance of Pre-School
04/06/2018
The Importance of Pre-School
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Alise McGregor, founder of Little Newtons, shares why pre-school learning is crucial to children’s success. Spotlight on Moms features Janelle Robinson of ABreak4Mommy.com. Dr. Brad Jennings, board certified orthodontist, talks the basics of braces. Caroline Makepeace, co-founder of YTravelBlog.com, shares the worst years to travel with children. Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nationally recognized health expert and author of Eating In Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family, shares tips for getting your picky eater to eat.
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The Boy Crisis
04/04/2018
The Boy Crisis
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boys Crisis, shares what the boys crisis looks like and how parents can help their sons avoid falling into these kinds of problems. Spotlight on Moms features Kilee Driggers of YouTube.com/KileeRainbow. Kendra Hennessy, founder of Mother Like a Boss, shares the secret behind cleaning routines. Al Zdenek, founder of Traust Sollus Wealth Management, shares the most common reasons couples fight about money and how they can avoid these fights. Amy Parker, author of Night, Night Jungle, talks about her new book.
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Super Food Explorer
04/04/2018
Super Food Explorer
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Rachel Simmons, author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives, shares how our culture’s message to girls that they can achieve anything has become such a burden to succeed at everything. Dr. Dina Rose, author of It’s Not about the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating, shares how nutrition is irrelevant when feeding kids, among other tips. Jennifer Schriber, author of From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please, shares why picky eating is more than just a nuisance. Daria Best LCSW, MS. Ed, shares lesser known signs of anxiety.
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Healing Children
03/14/2018
Healing Children
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Jamie Reynolds, Orthodontist and author of World Class Smiles Made in Detroit,” shares the dangers of DIY orthodontics. Spotlight on Moms features Francesca Villardi of TreadmillTreats.com and PerfectlyOrganizedByFrancesca.com. Dr. Kurt Newman, CEO of Children’s National Medical Center, shares 7 tips to help parents get the best care for their children. Laura Swartz, Certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Buddy, talks kids and sleep. Debra Meehl, founder of the Meehl Foundation, talks radical acceptance.
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Protecting Kids from Predators
03/07/2018
Protecting Kids from Predators
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Jennifer Mieres and Dr. Stacey Ellyn Rosen, experts in cardiovascular disease, share Size S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks for Heart Healthy Living. Spotlight on Moms features Amber Mamian of GlobalMunchkins.com. Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, author, speaker, family therapist and founder of GreenGate Leadership, talks about protecting our children from predators. Omari Crump, Sr., co-author of The Jungle Rescue, shares tips for prioritizing time for your kids. Dr. Gary Small, author of Snap!: Change Your Personality in 30 Days, shares how to protect yourself against your own personality flaws.
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Embrace the Messiness
02/26/2018
Embrace the Messiness
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Susan W. Jones, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Treatment Center for Children, shares tips for parents to help kids learn from the #MeToo movement. Spotlight on Moms features Elizabeth Heath of SuperSavingMoms.com. Michelle Gale, author of Mindful Parenting in a Messy World, talks mindfulness and embracing the messiness of our lives. Julie Komanetsky, VP of Patient and Family Services at the National Children’s Cancer Society, shares information about childhood cancer and how NCCS supports these warriors of childhood cancer. Young adult fiction author, Steve Simpson, shares how verbal abuse can be deadlier than physical abuse.
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Lies We Tell Our Kids
02/21/2018
Lies We Tell Our Kids
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Brett Wagner, author of Lies We Tell Our Kids, talks about the not-so-great generational parenting tactic of lying to your child for the greater good. Spotlight on Moms features Jennifer Weedon Palazzo of MomCaveTV.com. Alise McGregor, founder of Little Newtons, shares why preschool learning is crucial to the success of children. Windy City Nanny, Florence Ann Romano, shares tips for responding to bad behavior, not reacting. Full time actor and commercial model, Aaron Marcus, shares tips for getting kids started in the industry.
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Athletic Dreams
02/12/2018
Athletic Dreams
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Julia Cook, author of Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts, shares 3 things parents and teachers need to know about autism. Spotlight on Moms features Jennifer Buteau of FoodAllergyBuzz.com. Timolin Langin, author of Mind Over Money: How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget, shares tips for talking to your kids about money. Andrew Borsellino, co-founder, director of operations and strength conditioning coach at Precision Sports Performance, shares tips for athletes at all levels.
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Facing Down Bullies
02/09/2018
Facing Down Bullies
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours, shares his #1 strategy for making kids mind. Spotlight on Moms features Michelle Hancock of ModernMomLife.com. Charlotte Benson of the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation, shares tips about talking to your kids about sibling illness. Jerry Bola, creator of Martial Art Extreme, shares how martial arts training helps kids stand up to bullies even without throwing a punch. Laurie Arron, founder and CEO of Family Movie Journal, shares the top things families do together for quality time.
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Baby Name Game
01/30/2018
Baby Name Game
This week on Mom Talk Radio, catalyst coach, Kristiane Cates, talks common car seat installation errors and keeping your kids safe on the road. Spotlight on Moms features Susanna Barbee of . Author of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, Susan Wise Bauer, talks responding to learning differences, maturity differences, toxic classroom environments, and giftedness. Alan Hall, senior analyst at the Socionomics Institute, shares the connection between baby names and the country’s social mood. Shellie Bailey-Shah, founder and editor of KidTripster.com, shares the top 10 family destinations for 2018.
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Money Habits for Kids to Master
01/22/2018
Money Habits for Kids to Master
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Holly Reid, Certified Public Accountant and author, shares tips for teaching your children good money habits. Spotlight on Moms features Instagrammer Amanda Johnson @JourneysWithTheJohnsons. Molly Caro May, author of Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage Into Motherhood, talks anger, hormones and motherhood. Bonnie Schinagle, special education lawyer, talks protections for kids with disabilities in education. Sheryl O’Loughlin, CEO of REBBL, and author of Killing It! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart, shares tips for flourishing in business.
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Smoother Mornings
01/22/2018
Smoother Mornings
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. Ed Carlton, author of The Answer, talks using neurofeedback to treat brain-based disorders and having smoother mornings with your ADD kids. Spotlight on Moms features Kathy King of MrsKathyKing.com. Financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, Maribel Zisch, shares how mothers can instill financial confidence in their daughters. Neale Godfrey, #1 NYT best-seling author, talks dealing with mom guilt. Dr. Kecia Gaither, double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal health, talks health for mom and baby.
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Maternally Challenged
01/08/2018
Maternally Challenged
This week on Mom Talk Radio, James Patterson, author of Big Words for Little Geniuses, shares the “gobbledygook” contained in his newest book for kids. Spotlight on Moms features Keriann Wilmot of ToyQueen.com. Kathy Chlan, author of Maternally Challenged: How My Special Needs Son Taught Me to Sack Up & Laugh, shares what being a special needs mom has taught her. Dr. Alex McFarland, author of Stand Strong in Your Faith: Live What You Believe with Confidence and Passion, shares 5 Skills That Will Ensure Success in College - And Later in Life. Staci Gerardi of NovemberSunflower.com talks journaling.
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The Importance of Exposing Children to Higher Level Reading
01/02/2018
The Importance of Exposing Children to Higher Level Reading
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Lynette Guastaferro, Executive Director of Teaching Matters, shares why children should be exposed to books above their reading level. Spotlight on Moms features Jennifer Bronsnick of TheMindfulFamily.com. Julie Broad, best selling author and entrepreneur, shares tips for writing a book. Robert Martin, co-author of SuperClara – a Young Girl’s Story of Cancer, Bravery and Courage, shares tips for grandparents to build a closer relationship with their grandkids. Sarah Janssen, senior editor of The World Almanac and Book of Facts and The World Almanac for Kids, shares a 2017 recap.
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Cute Kidbits
12/27/2017
Cute Kidbits
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Dr. William Sears and Erin Sears Basile, Co-Authors of Dr. Sears T5 Wellness Plan, share tips for getting through flu season. Spotlight on Moms features Jackie Leverton of TotOnThePot.com. Dr. Jay Rabinowitz, author of Cute Kidbits: Funny Converstations Kids Share with Their Pediatrician, shares funny encounters and tips for trips to the pediatrician. Patty Wipfler, author of LISTEN: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges, shares tips for family wellbeing. Devorah Blachor, author of The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess: How to Raise a Girl Who’s Authentic, Joyful, and Fearless – Even If She Refuses to Wear Anything but a Pink Tutu, shares her inspiration for her book and what she hopes readers will take away.
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Simplified Life
12/19/2017
Simplified Life
This week on Mom Talk Radio, Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner®, shares tips for living intentionally. Spotlight on Moms features Susanna Barbee of ZealousMom.com. Liz Wiess, the voice behind the family food podcast and blog, Liz’s Healthy Table, shares why family mealtime is so important. Hilary Hendershott, creator of Profit Boss Live, shares why having a good relationship with money is so important to overall health and quality of life. Katherine Firestone, founder of the Fireborn Institute, shares why the holiday season is a great time to teach kids empathy.
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Prenatal Health
12/11/2017
Prenatal Health
This week on Mom Talk Radio, associate professor at University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, Dr. Dawn Kingston, talks about the most important prenatal health screening you are not getting. Spotlight on Moms features Jenny Albertson of RunningOnLife.com. Faith Collins, author of Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers: Create a Life that You and Your Child Both Love, shares 4 effective tips to help parents keep their cool during meltdowns. Author of Through Your Eyes: My Child’s Gift to Me, Ainsley Earhardt, shares how having a child has taught her to see the wonder in the small things. Michele Hutchison, co-author of The Happiest in the World: How Dutch Parents Help Their Kids (and Themselves) by Doing Less, talks work-life balance.
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Sunday Suppers
12/04/2017
Sunday Suppers
This week on Mom Talk Radio, author of Sunday Suppers: Simple, Delicious Menus for Family Gatherings, shares what makes a great Sunday Supper. Spotlight on Moms features Gwendolyn Mulholland or . Jennifer Irwin, author of A Dress the Color of the Sky, shares what inspired her to write. Host of the world’s first vegan TV series, Plant-Based by Nafsika, Nafsika Antypas, shares tips for new and veteran vegans during the holidays. Author of Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, Katie Sullivan Morford, shares what makes a good, healthy breakfast.
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Let Mommy Sleep
12/01/2017
Let Mommy Sleep
This week on Mom Talk Radio, writer and producer, Caytha Jentis, shares her latest project: “The Other F Word.” Spotlight on Moms features Keala Lang of RecipeForASweetLife.com. Erika Katz, parenting expert and author of Coach Parenting: Raising Teenagers with Advice From Pro Football’s Greatest Head Coaches, shares tips from her new book. Dr. Jamie Koufman, author of Acid Reflux in Children: How Healthy Eating Can Fix Your Child’s Asthma, Allergies, Obesity, Nasal Congestion Cough & Croup, talks the link between diet and health. Denise Stern, CEO of Let Mommy Sleep, talks newborn care.
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