Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.

Mom Curious is hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

Designing a home with kids in mind takes skill so we ask the top designer of kids’ spaces in NYC your most pressing questions. 

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Lauren Behfarin (@laurenbehfarin) is a New York City–based interior designer with over 12 years of experience specializing in children’s spaces. She is the founder of Little Room Supply (@littleroomsupply), a curated online marketplace offering elevated children’s decor and accessories.

A mother of three, Lauren combines professional expertise with lived parenting experience to design spaces that are both beautiful and deeply functional. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor and The Wall Street Journal.

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Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Mom Curious is hosted by Daniella Rabbani, #MomCurious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

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Kanika Chadda Gupta (@kanikachaddagupta⁠ ) is a journalist, media executive, entrepreneur, and podcast host. She is the creator of the That’s Total Mom Sense podcast and has held roles at leading media organizations including CNN and iHeartMedia.

Through her work, Kanika explores modern motherhood, ambition, and identity, helping women navigate career, family, and personal growth with intention.

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Kanika’s In Moderation course goes live May 15

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The Ozempic Revolution is upon us. So how do we use these miracle drugs optimally and responsibly?
In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, founder of SoWell and author of The Ozempic Revolution, to unpack the science, stigma, and surge of interest around GLP-1 medications. As a physician specializing in obesity medicine, Dr. Sowa brings a clinical, evidence-based perspective to a conversation often dominated by headlines and misinformation.
Together, they explore how #GLP-1s work in the body, who these treatments are for, the importance of medical supervision, and the broader shift toward treating metabolic health with nuance rather than shame.
This conversation offers clarity on a rapidly evolving space - and invites a more informed, compassionate understanding of the body and how it works.

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Dr. Alexandra Sowa (@alexandrasowamd) is a dual board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, author of the best-selling book The Ozempic Revolution (HarperCollins, 2025), and founder of SoWell, the first doctor-developed wellness brand created specifically for GLP-1 users.
She trained at Johns Hopkins University and the NYU School of Medicine, where she now serves as a Clinical Instructor. Through her multi-state tele-health clinic, she has helped thousands of patients succeed with GLP-1 therapy. A nationally recognized expert in metabolic health, she is a frequent contributor to outlets like CNN and Good Morning America.

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Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.

Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

What shifts when you’re on the edge of becoming a mother again?

Lindsey Simcik (@lindseysimcik) is the co-host of the Almost 30 podcast and co-author of the book Almost 30. Through her work, she has built a global community focused on personal growth, spirituality, and navigating life transitions with intention.

As she prepares to become a mother of two, Lindsey brings a thoughtful and evolving perspective to conversations about identity, balance, and modern motherhood.

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Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.

Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

What happens when you don’t follow the script?

In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with comedian and performer Natasha Vaynblat to talk about her show Childless Freak and the complicated, often misunderstood experience of not having children. Through humor, storytelling, and sharp cultural observation, Natasha explores what it means to exist outside one of society’s most deeply ingrained expectations.

Natasha Vaynblat’s show “Childless Freak” is coming to Joe’s Pub on April 28th at 9:30pm.

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Natasha Vaynblat (@natashavaynblat⁠⁠ ) is a comedian, writer, and performer known for her sharp, thoughtful work exploring identity, culture, and the expectations placed on women. Her show Childless Freak blends humor and storytelling to examine what it means to live outside traditional narratives around motherhood.

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Tickets for Natasha’s performance at Joe's Pub are here: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/n/natasha-vaynblat-childless-freak/

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Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.

Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

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Libby Ward (@libbyward) is the creator of Diary of an Honest Mom, a platform dedicated to sharing the real, unfiltered experience of motherhood. Through her writing and community, she has created space for women to feel seen, validated, and less alone in the complexity of parenting.

She is the author of Honest Motherhood, a book that explores the emotional realities of modern motherhood and encourages women to speak openly about their experiences without shame or judgment.

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Honest Motherhood goes on sale April 14th! Pre-order now

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Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.

Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.

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Alicia Quarles is an Emmy-award winning journalist. She currently is the executive producer and co-host of "Positively Charlotte," based in North Carolina. Prior to that, Alicia worked at Good Morning America 3, DailyMail TV, E! News and The Associated Press. She is a mom to twins Hudson and Harlow who are three-years-old.

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In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to talk about her new book, When Life Happens, and the tools we actually need to navigate stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm. As a specialist in cognitive behavioral therapy with a holistic approach to health, Dr. Rachel works at the intersection of mental health, behavior change, and real life.

This conversation offers practical ways to manage stress, shift patterns, and move through difficult moments with more clarity, flexibility, and self-compassion.

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Dr. Rachel Goldman is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and a holistic approach to health. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and maintains a private practice in New York City.

A sought-after media expert, Dr. Rachel has been featured in outlets including TIME, The New York Times, CNN, and USA Today, and has appeared on major stages and podcasts. She is the author of When Life Happens, a book focused on helping people manage stress and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Dr. Rachel’s highly anticipated debut book WHEN LIFE HAPPENS

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What if the most modern approach to health is rooted in something thousands of years old?

In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with Michelle Larivee, founder and CEO of WTHN, to explore why ancient medicine is having a contemporary resurgence. After pivoting from a career in finance to building a wellness company centered on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, Michelle set out to make preventative care accessible, approachable, and grounded in science.

Together, they discuss what acupuncture actually feels like, how it supports stress regulation, fertility, postpartum recovery, hormones, sleep, burnout, and perimenopause, and why more women are prioritizing sustainable rituals over rigid routines. Michelle also shares what it’s been like to build a growing company while raising children and how she balances ambition with presence.

This conversation examines how to care for your health proactively, how to shift from “sick care” to preventative care, and how small, consistent practices can create meaningful change.

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Michelle Larivee is the founder and CEO of WTHN, a modern wellness company focused on making acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine more accessible. A former finance executive, she pivoted careers to build a mission-driven business rooted in preventative care and sustainable wellness.

Michelle is passionate about helping women integrate ancient practices into modern life in ways that feel practical, grounded, and empowering.

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What does it mean to be labeled a “bad mother” in the age of the internet?

In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with journalist and author EJ Dickson to discuss her new book, One Bad Mother, and the cultural forces shaping how we judge, define, and police motherhood today. As a reporter covering internet culture, gender, and politics, EJ brings a sharp lens to the public narratives that turn women into headlines.

Together, they explore how online outrage cycles amplify shame, why motherhood remains such a powerful cultural battleground, and how digital platforms reward moral extremes. They discuss identity, performance, and the pressure to be both visible and flawless in a world that is always watching.

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EJ Dickson is a journalist and author covering internet culture, gender, and politics. Her reporting examines how online communities shape real-world power, relationships, and identity. She is the author of One Bad Mother, a book that investigates the cultural narratives and moral panics surrounding motherhood in the digital age.

Known for her incisive cultural analysis and thoughtful reporting, EJ brings clarity and nuance to the rapidly shifting world of online discourse and its real-life consequences.

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