*This episode is dedicated to Barbara Lee Silvia*

This is the Mother’s Day special of In the Know with Erin Glow. In this themed episode, which celebrates all things mom, “Positive Mom” blogger, Elayna Fernandez talks about her journey as a mom in America. I also sit down with my sisters, Debbie and Dawn, to talk about their motherhood journeys. Mother-related fun facts, and song, movie, and TV show suggestions are also featured, as well as a special giveaway.  We then cap it off with a special tribute to my mom, who passed away in December 2021. I hope you all enjoy. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone.

"There are so many kinds of mother. The mothers you cherish and celebrate. The mothers who were never really there. The mothers who broke you. Who built you. The mothers who cheered you on. Who chipped away at you until you were dust. The mothers who reveled in your astonishing intelligence and grace and power. Who saw only their own light. The mothers who died painfully young. The mothers who lived so long you felt yourself disintegrating with them. Petal by wilted petal. The mothers who shined. Who dimmed. Who did their best. Who disappointed. Who redeemed themselves. Who accepted your redemption. Who zigged and zagged. The mothers who were a beacon. The mothers you never knew. The mothers who sewed themselves into the quilt you became. The mothers who couldn’t bear to tell the truth. The mothers who were brave. The mothers who didn’t know who they were without you. Who never saw you no matter how wildly you waved. The mothers who grieved you. Who believed in you. The mothers you call. The mothers you no longer speak to. The mothers you take for granted. Or treasure. The dead mothers. The mothers you have to search for and carry. The mothers you find in people who are not your mother. The mothers like a limb. The mothers like a mirror. The mothers like a flame. The mothers you wish. The mothers you love. The mothers you ache. The mothers you echo. The mothers you wanted to be. The mothers you became. I am thinking of you. I am holding you all." -Cheryl Strayed

*For more information about Elayna please visit: www.thepositivemom.com

Find out more about Elayna's daughters' book, I Love Me!, at: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Self-Esteem-Seven-Morgan/dp/1630471402

For more information on Erin Glow please visit: www.eringlow.com.

*This episode is dedicated to Barbara Lee Silvia*

This is the Mother’s Day special of In the Know with Erin Glow. In this themed episode, which celebrates all things mom, “Positive Mom” blogger, Elayna Fernandez talks about her journey as a mom in America. I also sit down with my sisters, Debbie and Dawn, to talk about their motherhood journeys. Mother-related fun facts, and song, movie, and TV show suggestions are also featured, as well as a special giveaway.  We then cap it off with a special tribute to my mom, who passed away in December 2021. I hope you all enjoy. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone.

"There are so many kinds of mother. The mothers you cherish and celebrate. The mothers who were never really there. The mothers who broke you. Who built you. The mothers who cheered you on. Who chipped away at you until you were dust. The mothers who reveled in your astonishing intelligence and grace and power. Who saw only their own light. The mothers who died painfully young. The mothers who lived so long you felt yourself disintegrating with them. Petal by wilted petal. The mothers who shined. Who dimmed. Who did their best. Who disappointed. Who redeemed themselves. Who accepted your redemption. Who zigged and zagged. The mothers who were a beacon. The mothers you never knew. The mothers who sewed themselves into the quilt you became. The mothers who couldn’t bear to tell the truth. The mothers who were brave. The mothers who didn’t know who they were without you. Who never saw you no matter how wildly you waved. The mothers who grieved you. Who believed in you. The mothers you call. The mothers you no longer speak to. The mothers you take for granted. Or treasure. The dead mothers. The mothers you have to search for and carry. The mothers you find in people who are not your mother. The mothers like a limb. The mothers like a mirror. The mothers like a flame. The mothers you wish. The mothers you love. The mothers you ache. The mothers you echo. The mothers you wanted to be. The mothers you became. I am thinking of you. I am holding you all." -Cheryl Strayed

*For more information about Elayna please visit: www.thepositivemom.com

Find out more about Elayna's daughters' book, I Love Me!, at: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Self-Esteem-Seven-Morgan/dp/1630471402

For more information on Erin Glow please visit: www.eringlow.com.

Happy Halloween! This episode is part 3 of a three-part Halloween special. 

In this part, my close friends, Derek, Tony, & Josh, and I, talk about our personal top 3 horror movies, favorite horror movie lines, horror movie killers, and more. We also interview David Howard Thornton, who plays Art the Clown in the 2016 horror Terrifier. He looks back on making the memorable flick and becoming such an iconic character, and gives us some details on the upcoming Terrifier 2. He also looks back on his Halloween experiences growing up.

We then welcome you to Paranormal Vibes, in which we talk to paranormal investigator Josh about his interesting and fascinating experiences before we dive into Campfire Stories, where we tell spooky personal stories over the sound of a campfire. True Crime Corner is next, and we touch upon some true crime stories that have wowed and intrigued us over the years. We then top the episode off with Halloween Traditions, in which we reminisce about some of our favorite Halloween memories and more.

Take a listen and enjoy! 

Happy Halloween! This episode is part 2 of a three-part Halloween special. Get into the Halloween spirit as this special takes you through a bunch of different Halloween-themed topics, including fun discussions on horror movies with diehard horror fans, inside stories on paranormal investigating from a paranormal investigator, discussions on some of the most captivating true crime stories, and chats about favorite Halloween traditions. There's also a section full of real-life spooky tales and an EXCLUSIVE interview with a very special guest who plays one of the most TERRIFYING killers in horror movie history. Be sure to check out all three parts, which are out by Oct. 31!

In part 2, my close friends, Derek, Tony, & Josh, and I, welcome you to Horror Movie Huddle, the category in which we discuss the top 5 modern horror movies this time, including Scream, The Blair Witch Project, The Ring, The Conjuring, and Stephen King's IT. Find out what we love and don't love about the films as well as some of our favorite parts, and get some interesting fun facts that you may not know!

Happy Halloween! This episode is part 1 of a three-part Halloween special. Get into the Halloween spirit as this special takes you through a bunch of different Halloween-themed topics, including fun discussions on horror movies with diehard horror fans, inside stories on paranormal investigating from a paranormal investigator, discussions on some of the most captivating true crime stories, and chats about favorite Halloween traditions. There's also a section full of real-life spooky tales and an EXCLUSIVE interview with a very special guest who plays one of the most TERRIFYING killers in horror movie history. Be sure to check out all three parts, which are out by Oct. 31!

In part 1, my close friends, Derek, Tony, & Josh, and I, welcome you to Horror Movie Huddle, the category in which we discuss the top 5 classic horror movies, including Psycho, Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Child's Play. Find out what we love and don't love about the films as well as some of our favorite parts, and get some interesting fun facts that you may not know!

On July 4, 2021, my old friend, Michelle Lesco, won the women's division of the 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. I caught up with her to talk about the big win, her competitive eating career, and more. We also reminisce on old times, like the moments she showed a glimmer of the food beast she was about to become, and she shares the secret to being a good human (hint hint: BE NICE!).

“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside." -Mark Twain

*For more information on Michelle please visit https://majorleagueeating.com/eaters/206

To check out clips of Michelle's big win at the 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJthXR-e34

For more information on the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest please visit https://nathansfamous.com/hot-dog-eating-contest/

For more information on Erin Glow please visit www.eringlow.com.

This episode focuses on the childhood social anxiety disorder called selective mutism, from a therapist's perspective. I interview developmental psychologist, Dr. Esther Hess, from the Center for the Developing Mind in Los Angeles, CA. As a psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating selective mutism, Dr. Hess talks about her practice, the causes of SM, her experiences in treating SM kids, her thoughts on how the COVID pandemic has affected her patients, and more. Her therapy dog, Elsa, also greets us! This is the final episode of a three-episode series on selective mutism. Check out episode 1, Selective Mutism: The Child's Perspective, and episode 2, Selective Mutism: The Parent’s Perspective, in the episode list on the main podcast page.

“We cannot teach people anything, we can only help them discover it within themselves.” -Galileo Galilei

*For more information on Dr. Hess please visit www.centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

Her book, Alfie: You and Me Are Twins: The Working Life of a Therapy Dog, can be found at www.amazon.com/Alfie-Twins-Working-Life-Therapy/dp/B08L3NWBQR.

For more information on selective mutism please visit the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) at www.selectivemutism.org.

For more information on Erin Glow please visit www.eringlow.com.

This episode focuses on the childhood social anxiety disorder called selective mutism, from a therapist's perspective. I interview developmental psychologist, Dr. Esther Hess, from the Center for the Developing Mind in Los Angeles, CA. As a psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating selective mutism, Dr. Hess talks about her practice, the causes of SM, her experiences in treating SM kids, her thoughts on how the COVID pandemic has affected her patients, and more. Her therapy dog, Elsa, also greets us! This is the final episode of a three-episode series on selective mutism. Check out episode 1, Selective Mutism: The Child's Perspective, and episode 2, Selective Mutism: The Parent’s Perspective, in the episode list on the main podcast page.

“We cannot teach people anything, we can only help them discover it within themselves.” -Galileo Galilei

*For more information on Dr. Hess please visit www.centerforthedevelopingmind.com.

Her book, Alfie: You and Me Are Twins: The Working Life of a Therapy Dog, can be found at www.amazon.com/Alfie-Twins-Working-Life-Therapy/dp/B08L3NWBQR.

For more information on selective mutism please visit the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) at www.selectivemutism.org.

For more information on Erin Glow please visit www.eringlow.com.

This episode focuses on the childhood social anxiety disorder called selective mutism, from a parent's perspective. I interview two special guests, Anne Ramallo and Pam Drake, who are both mothers of daughters who have or have had selective mutism. They talk about the ups and downs in their separate SM journeys and share what's worked for them in dealing with the challenges it can bring. This is episode 2 of a three-episode series on selective mutism. Check out episode 1, Selective Mutism: The Child's Perspective, in the episode list on the main podcast page.

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

*For more information on selective mutism please visit the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) at www.selectivemutism.org.

For more information on Erin Glow please visit www.eringlow.com.

This episode is about the childhood social anxiety disorder called selective mutism, which I went through as a child. It focuses on the disorder from the child's perspective and gives insight into what the child may be thinking while going through the disorder. I share my story and also focus on SM facts such as the signs, causes, and treatment of the disorder. This is episode 1 of a three-episode series on selective mutism

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again." - Maya Angelou

*For more information on selective mutism please visit the Selective Mutism Association (SMA) at www.selectivemutism.org.

For more information on Erin Glow please visit www.eringlow.com.