Mom Curious

Today Daniella talks about the impact of the body’s nervous system with guest start Kate Northrup, an entrepreneur, and best-selling author of Do Less and Money: A Love Story (1:13). Kate starts off the episode with an introduction to the body’s nervous system and how it relates to money, work, time and power (3:15; 11:49). Daniella and Kate pivot the conversation to talk about how motherhood, pregnancy, and masculine energy have warped their perception of productivity (15:16; 19:04; 23:15). Later, Kate talks about her personal life and her marriage (30:03) before diving into the impact and process of recognizing privilege (35:39). To wrap up the episode Kate mentions how internal mindsets can have unexpected/unintentional consequences in the outside world (41:43; 47:52).

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Stroller In The City boasts about city living, family travel, kids fashion and all things that are mommy. Being a mom doesn’t mean you need to lose sight of the cool stuff. Brianne has has been featured on the Today Show, E! News, and People Magazine to name a few.

In today’s episode, Daniella speaks with Brianne Manz, aka Stroller in the City. They talk about all the things that come with being a family blogger/influencer. Brianne opens with what being a content creator entails (2:08), then how she helps foster good relationships between her kids (8:00). Brianne gives insight on how to travel with a family (11:55), while addressing the pressure that comes with being a notable influencer (16:11). Daniella and Brianne also discuss the importance of respecting kids’ consent (33:15), a topic especially necessary in today’s world of social media. Lastly, they conclude with the topic of ambition-what drives Brianne to maintain her influencer lifestyle (41:24).

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Mindi Smith is the founder and creative director of The Little Red Planet in Sag Harbor (an ethically curated children's boutique). She was a fashion editor and stylist for 20 plus years beforehand and wanted to "shift the way we shop" and support designers doing the right things. She is a single mother to her 17 year old daughter Mars and 9 year old Gt Pyr, Max. She and her daughter live full time in Sag Harbor after relocating from Brooklyn during Covid in 2020.

In today’s episode, Daniella talks with Mindi Smith about her background in fashion and why she opened up her own store in Sag Harbor (2:00). Daniella and Mindi dive into cost and availability in the fashion industry (17:20) and her experience as a parent of a teenager (23:00). Lastly, Mindi shares how parenting has impacted her and advise that she has from raising her daughter (39:15).

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Daniella starts off the episode by introducing the guest, Eunji Kim (0:00 - 6:30), a fellow mom and accomplished stand-up comedian living in Chicago. Daniella and Eunji jump into a broad conversation covering topics including their family and their families’ religion and cultural history (6:30 - 9:48). Eunji expands on her own relationship with Judaism, her family’s relationship with Judaism, and navigating the cross-cultural differences between the US and the former Soviet Union. (9:48 - 15:12). The conversation segways into Eunji and Daniella sharing stories of being first-generation immigrants (15:21 - 29:41), the cultural and generational differences in parenting (29:41 - 46:32), and balancing parenting responsibilities with personal goals (46:32 - 47:39). Lastly, Eunji and Daniella discuss the perception of pregnant women in the entertainment industry (57:39 - 1:04:15) before wrapping up the episode.

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Daniella begins the episode by introducing her guest, Natalie Brunswick (0:00 - 4:50). Natalie then dives into her speciality of the intersection between mental health and its impact on young families (5:00 - 8:42). Natalie extrapolates on her background by sharing personal examples from her own life and interweaves the influence of the body’s nervous system in her stories (9:20 - 16:56, 17:45 - 23:52, 24:02 - 28:07). Daniella jumps into the conversation and the two discuss common misconceptions surrounding parenthood, and particularly motherhood (28:16 - 35:49). The two then discuss how being a highly sensitive person impacts parenting and other aspects of life (36:10 - 48:16, 48:33 - 51:44), before wrapping up the episode (53:33 - 58:41).

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Cat Pierce is a singer/songwriter, half of the sister duo The Pierces, best known for penning and performing the song “Secret” which became the theme for Pretty Little Liars. She also created the Hay House published tarot deck The Wandering Star Tarot. Her most recent venture is creating and founding Omen Beauty, a line of handmade, organic beauty products. She is currently working on an Oracle Deck slated for release in 2024.

In today’s episode, Daniella talks with Catherine Pierce about her journey to motherhood and starting her own beauty line (1:10). Daniella and Catherine dive into Catherine's experience using a donor egg (7:20) and her experience of pregnancy (24:19). Lastly, Catherine shares the advice she would give to anyone thinking about using a donor (39:05).

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In today’s episode, Daniella talks about her experience celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with her son (1:00). Next, Daniella recounts a story of visiting her son’s school to celebrate the month and spread cultural awareness about Judaism in his school. Daniella specifically comments on the impact of cultural appreciation and experiences on children (4:30; 7:18).

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Today Daniella speaks with Astrid Schmidt, a licensed social worker, and dedicated mental health professional, as they dive into the mental health journey through a holistic approach. Daniella starts off the episode by inviting Astrid to explain the concept of spiral mapping (1:40). Later the two discuss the influence of the inner child and its relationship to mental health (10:10; 14:15). Broadening the conversation, Daniella and Astrid weave in society’s impact and influence on mental health (23:00). Afterwards Astrid pivots the conversation to discuss how depression specifically plays a significant role in mental health and towards healing the inner child (29:37; 26:28). To wrap up Daniella and Astrid converse about the effects of generational trauma (39:49) before Astrid parts with some advice for the listeners (43:46).

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Jadi Collado is a certified fitness instructor and content creator. Specializing in high-energy dance and cycling, Jadi blends her fitness expertise and Afro- Latina swag to create an environment that helps women get back to moving and feeling like their full selves again. With Jadi you’ll always get fun, accessible and easy- to-follow workouts that help get you out of your head and into your heart as you reconnect with your body, your community and culture.

This week, Danielle speaks with actress, fitness professional, and mom Jadi Collado. Danielle and Jadi engage in a conversation about how life has changed since motherhood (2:45), the shift in mindset of the fitness industry (4:46), and their hopes and dreams for the women of the future (30:05). Jadi leads a vulnerable conversation about the importance of community (19:54), her relationship with her body postpartum (9:04), and concludes with giving other postpartum women meaningful advice about their fitness and health journeys (32:08).

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Courtney Platt is a New York native who moved to California after coming in the Top 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. She pursued her dream as a professional dancer appearing in many TV shows, movies, music videos and live tours. In the midst her dance career, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 23 but didn't let that stop her and became active in the MS community. After she become a mother to Joey (now age 4!) she transitioned into the fitness world. She recently just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Raquel (4 months) Of all the things she has accomplished in her life, she feels her family of 4 is by far the best.

This week, Danielle speaks with So You Think You Can Dance star and Multiple Sclerosis warrior Courtney Platt. Danielle and Courtney engage in riveting conversation regarding what Courtney’s new chapter of life looks like (5:58), navigating motherhood, health, and happiness while battling chronic illness (18:24), and how having a strong marriage and support system is crucial to successful parenting (28:47). Courtney delves into her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, providing insight on the details of the disease and sharing her personal stories and experiences with MS (39:07).

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