Why is talking about money and spending so taboo?

On this Modern Mom Probs episode, Tara interviews Megan Dwyer, a certified financial planner and host of the Money Isn't Scary podcast. The conversation centers around the importance of being intentional with spending and understanding the behavioral aspects behind it. They also discuss the challenges faced by mothers and women in general when it comes to managing their finances, including the need to reflect on one's values and priorities. The episode emphasizes the importance of breaking generational patterns and challenging the scarcity mindset, as well as the need for more conversations around money to empower individuals to get paid what they're worth.

If you’ve ever bought something and then felt guilty afterwards, you should listen to this episode.

Links:

https://moneyisntscary.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-isnt-scary-money-mindset-money-anxiety-intentional/id1542792192

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Is that a hot flash? Why does my brain feel foggy? Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?

Tara and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph discuss menopause and its effects on mental health. Dr. Judith dispels myths about menopause and emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about its symptoms and effects. They discuss the link between menopause and mood changes, cognitive ability, and sleep patterns. Dr. Judith provides her 5 V’s strategy for protecting mental health during menopause, including validation, venting, values, vitals, and vision. They also discuss the stigma and shame surrounding menopause and the need for open communication and community support. Finally, Dr. Judith discusses her content creation process and finding inspiration from her clinical experience.

If you’re approaching that age or are already in it, you should listen to this episode!

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/

https://judithjosephmd.com/

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On this episode, Tara interviews Terri Fry, a business consultant and founder of the Mom Like That podcast, about creating a business plan for content creators that extends beyond social media. They discuss the importance of understanding the full landscape of a business, setting goals that align with the business's objectives, and not fixating on visible goals, such as follower count or video views, that don't measure up to the key things that will move the needle towards your business goals. Terri emphasizes the importance of having a strategy in place for your business and social pages, regardless of the number of followers you have on social media, and advises content creators to set realistic goals and readjust them as needed. They also discuss the value of seeking help and having open conversations with other content creators to get valuable advice.

If you’re an aspiring content creator (or an established one just winging it), you should listen to this episode!

Links:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-like-that/id1438325544

https://www.instagram.com/momlikethatpodcast

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In this episode, Tara talks with her long-time friend, author and content creator, Linda Fruits about her new book, "The Mom Life: The Sweet, the Bitter, and the Bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood." Linda is a relatable mom with a big sense of humor and a big heart, and her book is a gorgeous, incredible reflection of her amazing soul. In this life-affirming conversation, they discuss Linda's journey as a mom, as a creator, and they discuss the inspiration behind her book. They also talk about the power of saying "no" as a mom and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries, especially during the postpartum period. 

The conversation highlights the unique and unconventional ways that people can create families and support each other in their journeys to parenthood, and they explore Linda's experience of coming to terms with her sexuality. In this heartfelt conversation amongst friends, Tara and Linda highlight the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, including the pressure to breastfeed and the importance of being present, flexible, and the value of being open to learning and growing as a parent.

If you ever needed a friend to help you navigate the #momlife, you should listen to this episode!

Links:

https://fruitsofmotherhood.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fruitsofmotherhood

“The Mom Life: The Sweet, the Bitter, and the Bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood” is now available wherever books are sold online: https://amzn.to/3yPuifI

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What does it mean to be your authentic self? It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot on social media. 

Tune in to this Modern Mom Probs episode with Tara Clark and Iesha Madden to learn how to identify your core values, passions, and how to create a space for others to share their stories. 

Iesha encourages people to ask themselves the hard questions and to put forward what they are passionate about, even if it feels scary. Tara and Iesha discuss the importance of women supporting women and how being one’s authentic self can lead to personal development. They also discuss the concept of people-pleasing and how it can be detrimental to our wellbeing. Learn how to set attainable goals and follow your values to become the person you strive to be!

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/morethanamamaseries/

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Have you ever wished that children came with a parenting road map? Yeah, us too!

New York Times best-selling author, international speaker, and Oprah-endorsed conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali joins the show to discuss her new book The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Shefali shares concepts on how to live in the present as parents and exist in a state of “what is, not what if.” She explores “parenting as a sport” and how to integrate conscious parenting to eliminate that phenomenon. 

If you ever wanted to bring your relationship with your child from conflict to connection, then you should listen to this episode.

Links:

https://www.drshefali.com/

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Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture joins the show to share her sharp observations on this shiny world. 

In this candid conversation, Sara and Tara discuss how mommy influencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers and as mothers. They both share their personal experiences of being influenced and offer strategies on becoming more aware of the messaging. 

This conversation will leave you thinking of how to define motherhood for yourself without letting a narrative determine it for you.

 If you ever went down a social media rabbit hole or said “Instagram made me buy it,” you should listen to this episode. 

Links:

http://sara-petersen.com/

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Popular writer Kathryn Jezer-Morton joins the show to explore the concepts of affordable child care, wellness, and social media narrative. Kathryn writes Brooding, a column about family life for The Cut and does research on momfluencers, and digital culture's influence on domestic space. 

In this timely, thought-provoking conversation, Tara and Kathryn explore “what would get people interested enough to talk about the need for affordable child care?” Could the solution be correlating it with wellness? If so, how could prominent people be interested enough to use their platform to raise awareness for it?

Kathryn shares how “the narrative about taking care of ourselves has to evolve into a narrative about taking care of one another.”

If you’d like to hear how day care can make the world more tender, listen to this episode.

Links:

https://www.thekjm.com/

https://www.thecut.com/tags/brooding/

https://www.thecut.com/2023/01/affordable-child-care-as-collective-wellness.html

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Psychologist and couple’s therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins the show to share her expertise on how to set boundaries with your in-laws. Dr. Tracy is the host of the "I'm Not Your Shrink" podcast and her new book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Our Relationships” will be released in Fall 2023.

In this honest conversation, Dr. Tracy shares why women often have a “head start” on setting boundaries and why it’s so important for partners to work together on this. She also explains how to co-exist alongside your in-laws in a way that works for you and your family.

If you’ve ever said, “I didn’t sign up for this!” you should listen to this episode. 

Links:

https://www.drtracyd.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/im-not-your-shrink/id1452433255?ls=1&mt=2

https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/

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Often we hear new moms say, “no one ever told me about this!” In this episode of Modern Mom Probs, we’re going to talk about all the things. Registered psychologists Chelsea Slavens and Caitlin Bodie, founders of the popular Instagram account @MamaPsychologists drop their knowledge on the good, bad and ugly about the postpartum journey. Caitlin and Chelsea are the authors of the new book, Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos. 

The Mama Psychologists discuss what to look for in terms of postpartum mental health issues and how to seek out help. They share their one piece of advice for mothers who may be suffering from postpartum struggles. 

If you’re wondering what to expect or are already knee-deep in it, you need to listen to this episode!

Links:

https://www.mamapsychologists.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists/

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