Kim has a conversation about forgiveness with Ryan Haddon. They talk about how to release pain from past hurts and relationships, how to go about doing forgiveness work, and the benefits of forgiveness.

Ryan Haddon's Website

Ryan's IG

Kim’s guest this week is Dr. Ilyse DiMarco, author of the new book, Mom Brain. Kim and Dr. DiMarco have a candid conversation about the chaos of the “mom brain” and how to cope with all of the emotional and cognitive demands of motherhood. They talk about comparison, social media and “mom-shaming.” They discuss the expectations of motherhood versus the reality, how to craft your new mom identity and dealing with perfectionism. They give suggestions for finding mom friends, sharing responsibilities with your partner, asking for what you want and dealing with boundaries and in-laws. This is a great listen for new moms and veteran moms alike. Dr. DiMarco offers really great advice and a down-to-earth perspective.

Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood~and Relax into your New Self 

Dr. DiMarco's Instagram

Dr. DiMarco's Twitter 

Washington Post Article 

Kim interviews Rhiannon Menn, founder of Lasagna Love about this incredible organization.  Lasagna Love started last year as a way for people to cook for someone in their community that may need a "culinary hug."  This is a heartwarming episode about connecting with others through food and kindness.

Lasagna Love Website: You can sign up tp be a lasagna recipient or donor.

Lasagna Love IG: @wearelasagnalove

Kindness Pledge

Have a listen as Kim interviews renowned author and sleep doctor, Dr. Michael Breus.  They talk about the various chronotypes, sleep patterns and habits, insomnia, sleep and eating, exercise, weight and intermittent fasting. They also discuss watching TV or looking at screens before bed and you might be surprised at what you learn.

Dr. Breus Website

Dr. Breus IG: @thesleepdoctor

Dr. Brues Book: Energize: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking it in 30 Days.

The Power of When: Discover your Chronotype and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take your Meds and more...

In this episode, Kim talks to best selling author, psychologist and educational consultant Dr. Madeline Levine. Dr. Levine's new book, Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World helps parents with practical advice on how to raise kids who are prepared to become independent and thriving adults. They talk about the importance of play, fear and control, parenting mistakes and regret, learned helplessness and accumulated disability. Dr. Levine reassures parents that success does not look like a straight line for most people. We take detours along the way. Dr. Levine is one of the world's most respected parenting experts and she shares so much wisdom and encouragement in this episode.

Dr. Madeline Levine's Website https://madelinelevine.com

Ready or Not: Preparing our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World 

The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids

Dr. Levine's FB :https://www.facebook.com/DrMadelineLevine

Kim interviews two innovative teens who are trying to shine a spotlight on tough issues facing teenagers today.  Hannah Whiteman, 16, is the founder of Ur missing out (@urmissingout), a page to remind people to take a break from mindless scrolling on social media and engage more in life.  Zach Gottlieb, 15, has started a Instagram page, Talk with Zach (@talkwithzach) and a movement to get teens (and especially boys) to talk more about mental health. You will be amazed at the amazing things these teens are doing. They both offer great advice and insight for parents if teens and preteens.

Urmissingout Website

Urmissingout IG

Talk with Zach IG

Are family dinners a source of joy or chaos for you?  Do you have picky eaters or kids who won't sit still?  Kim interviews Bri De Rosa from the Family Dinner Project to talk about all the things surrounding family meals. They talk about the importance of family meals and how they don't have to be perfect to have a huge impact.  Family dinners are associated with so many positive outcomes for both kids and adults but they can be tricky sometimes.  Kim and Bri offer lots of suggestions, conversation starters and tips to make family meals a lot more enjoyable and meaningful for your family just in time for the holidays.

The Family Dinner Project

Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook

Instagram

In this episode, Kim talks to psychotherapist, Dr. Avigail Lev about toxic positivity and acceptance and commitment therapy for couples.  First, they discuss what toxic positivity is, how it impacts us and our anxiety and ways to deal with it.  Then, Dr. Lev offers her incredible insight into couples therapy.  She goes in depth about our schemas or perspectives that we all bring to relationships.  

Links:

Dr. Avigail Lev

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples

CBT Online

Bay Area CBT Center

Kim has a deep conversation about conditional versus unconditional parenting with esteemed author, Alfie Kohn.  They discuss praise, rewards and punishments, controlling children, time-outs, and pushing children to succeed. Mr. Kohn offers suggestions for moving from rewards and punishments to love and reason.  He also talks about teaching kids to make decisions and how to get parents on the same page about unconditional parenting. 

Alfie Kohn's Website

Books:

Unconditional Parenting

Beyond Discipline

The Homework Myth

Punished by Rewards

In this episode, Kim interviews popular blogger, influencer and author, Carly Riordan about her new book called Business Minded: A Guide to Setting up Your Mind, Body and Business for Success. They catch up on life in the last year including Carly's transition to motherhood.  Carly talks about perfectionism, failure, authenticity online, and mental health.  They discuss many of the chapters in the book including legal issues, writing a business plan, taking time out to rest and build creativity, and burnout.  They also talk about turning a hobby into a business and how that isn't always the best idea. 

Business Minded: A Guide to Setting up your Mind, Body and Business for Success

Carly's Blog

Carly's IG