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Episode 30: Jenn Taylor
In Jenn Taylor's interview we discuss: Her struggle with infertility and miracle pregnancy with her first born Subsequent pregnancies and miscarriages How she came to have 18 children in her family What led to her decision to foster and adopt so many children Managing...
Episode 29: Linda Szmulewitz, The Chicago New Moms Group
In Linda Szmulewitz's interview we discuss: About the Chicago New Mom's Group and why she created it A brief overview of the 6-week course curriculum: Week 1 - How motherhood is different from anything you've done before Week 2 - Shifts in relationships after you...
Episode 28: Jasmine Jafferali
In Jasmine Jafferali's interview we discuss: Her background in exercise physiology and public health, focusing on women and children's health The difference between a food sensitivity and food allergy Typical symptoms of food sensitivities What she recommends parents...
Episode 27: Sarah Nicoli
In Sarah Nicoli's interview we discuss: A little about her family and how she ended up moving from Chicago to London What it was like packing up to leave How the transition affected her kids Life in London Finding new friends If the British are welcoming of people...
Episode 26: Gina Fresquez on building a side hustle as a busy mom
In Gina Fresquez's interview we discuss: What is a side hustle and what are some of the more common side hustles that moms have Why you might want to consider having a side hustle Gina's side hustle journey How to figure out what your side hustle should...
Episode 25: Marcilie Smith Boyle on motivation and getting your kids to do what you want
In Marcilie's interview we discuss: Marcilie's background as a Positive Discipline trainer and Life and Leadership coach What lead her to start a coaching practice and leave corporate Why it's so hard to get our kids to do what we want them to do Intrinsic motivation...
Episode 24: Rachel Fiske
In Rachel Fiske's interview we discuss: The Moonbeams Circles she leads with mother daughter teams to prepare the girls for puberty, honoring their bodies and being conscious about their sexuality The right age for beginning the conversation about sex How to prepare...
Episode 23: Angie Gross
In Angie Gross' interview we discuss: About Angie and her journey with weight loss and becoming a life and weight loss coach Her favorite weight loss tools including The Model by Brooke Castillo, no flour and no sugar, and the hunger scale How to figure out what...
Episode 22: Jen Vertanen
In Jen Vertanen's interview we discuss: Why she considered a hysterectomy at age 18 Getting pregnant at 19 and her decision to have her son How tough it was being a wife and mother while in college Having the support of friends and family How motherhood changed her...
Episode 21: Jennifer McGrath
In Jennifer McGrath's interview we discuss: Life before kids, and the tough transition to going back to work after maternity leave The stress of the routine, the long hours, and the long commute as a working mom Her decision to take a break from her corporate job to...
Hey there! I'm Carrie Rubin, the Boss Lady & CMO (Chief Mom Officer) here at The Modern Mom Society. I'm a wife and mom of 2 living in Chicago. I love hearing people's stories... click here to hear mine!