Dr. Kate Biberdorf wants your kids to be passionate about science. She's an associate Chemistry professor at the University of Texas where during the day she teaches students but by night she is blowing things up as 'Kate the Chemist'. She is the author of the children's fiction series Kate the Chemist and her new book is Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments. Kate has appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Rachael Ray Show, Late Night with Stephen Colbert and much more.

Kate gets Hilaria and Daphne enthusiastic about doing experiments with their kids. She explains the science behind Mentos and Diet Coke, elephant toothpaste, and breathing fire. All things she does to get kids excited about science and chemistry. She also discusses how to inspire girls specifically to pursue science and the importance to foster their pursuits in these subjects. Plus, Kate also previews her upcoming book of edible experiments.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Yeti Customizable Rambler Jr. 12 oz. Kids Bottle

Hilaria: Disco Lights Bluetooth Speaker

Kate: Calcium chloride and sodium alginate to make gummy worms at home

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Gymnastics champion, Shawn Johnson is the consummate winner. By the age of 16 she won 4 Olympic Medals (1 Gold, 3 Silver) in Beijing. She's a bestselling author and winner of ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2009. As if that wasn't enough she's an entrepreneur who started Teddy & Bear, a line of socks for kids. Shawn also hosts the podcast Couple Things with her husband, NFL-Pro Andrew East. Their daughter Drew Hazel was born in October of 2009.

Shawn covers a lot with Hilaria and Daphne. In the episode, Shawn credits her parents and her coach for giving her freedom and allowing her to have a childhood, while competing as a pro gymnast. You will hear about why discussing her miscarriage publicly helped her heal. She discusses what it was like when her husband had COVID and why she almost quit Dancing with the Stars.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Loum Beauty's Balance & Prime Gel Moisturizer

Hilaria: Physique 57 sign up with promo code "HILARIABALDWIN"

Shawn: Zara Baby Headbands

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There's so much happening regarding COVID right now, so we figured we should check in with an expert and try to get facts on how to be smart and stay safe these days. Dr. Anne Rimoin is a leading epidemiologist and expert in pandemics, having worked in public health on ebola virus for years. She?s a Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Infectious Disease Division of the Geffen School of Medicine. Anne is the Director of the Center for Global and Immigrant Health and is an expert on emerging infections, global health, surveillance systems, and vaccination. She's also currently leading several studies of COVID-19.

Anne talked all things COVID. She told Hilaria and Daphne about when she thinks the vaccine will roll out, how/why masks work, and that they do help, and she gives context by discussing history. Anne gives us lots to think about, and was honest and open about the scientific community not doing a great job at communicating with the public, and that any and every question from the public is valid and should be answered. Plus a very welcomed dose of optimism, that we WILL get through this.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Caraway Home cooking products

Hilaria: Pure Enrichment products

Anne: Face Shields

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Michelle Waterson must always win career day at her daughter's school. She is an MMA fighter and the former Invicta FC Atomweight Champ who was ranked the #1 women's Atomweight fighter in the world between 2013?2014. Currently she is #7 in the UFC women's Straw-weight rankings. Michelle is married and welcomed her daughter Araya in 2011. 

Hilaria and Daphne have all kinds of questions for Michelle. Want to know what it's like to breastfeed your daughter minutes before an MMA bout? Michelle dishes about all of it in this conversation about athletics, combat sports, motherhood, and what happens when your daughter watches you lose a fight. Most importantly, Michelle talks about being a role model for her daughter and showing her how she goes above and beyond to achieve her dreams and follow her passions.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Wouf Black Leopard Laptop Sleeve

Hilaria: Blue Light Blocking Anti Blue Ray Computer Glasses for adults, Kids Blue Light Blocking Glasses, and Night Vision Driving Glasses

Michelle: Vitamix Blender and her Kia Telluride

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Lisa Edelstein is the actress you know from numerous series and is currently in Netflix's final season of The Kaminsky Method. She was also in The West Wing, Ally McBeal, House and she was the lead in Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. Catch Lisa in season 2 of Fox's 9-1-1:Lonestar alongside Rob Lowe, which premieres in January. Lisa is a proud stepmom to 2 beautiful boys and loves them just as if she was their biological mom. She wrote a really heartfelt, open and honest piece about her experience as a stepmom for Redbook that you should definitely take a minute to read.

Lisa tells Hilaria and Daphne about the complicated nature of being a stepmother. She explains how language and labeling become issues, how she has to navigate her role in their family, and sometimes know when it's important to take a backseat and just be supportive to her husband and sons. Plus, how she juggles marriage, raising kids, a career, and a relationship with the kids' mother. It's an honest conversation about what it is to be a stepmother.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Busy Box Child sensory boxes

Hilaria: Zara Newborn Knitwear

Lisa: Making art with Prismacolor markers, 

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If you're dreading the day you have to have "the sex talk" with your kids, this is the episode for you. We talked with Dr. Lea Lis (a.k.a ?The Shameless Psychiatrist?) all about getting into the birds and the bees with our kids. She's a double board-certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist and an Assistant Clinical Professor at New York Medical College, who's active in the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lis dives right in and nothing is taboo to her. She literally wrote the book on talking to your kids about sex and it's called, No Shame: Real Talk With Your Kids About Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Lis tells Hilaria and Daphne to be honest, open and unashamed when approaching our kids about sex and their bodies. If we have reservations, our kids will too. She discusses how sex is addressed differently between cultures, whether it's in Europe or the U.S. and there are many approaches. Dr. Lis' opinion is to just go for it, take the plunge and your kids will follow. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Homemade Funfetti Cake

Hilaria: Monat Baby Soaps

Lea: Supporting other mothers, It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends, and Sex is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU

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Danielle Brooks is an accomplished actress and Juilliard graduate. You know her as Taystee in Netflix's Orange is the New Black. She's done Shakespeare and was also nominated for a Tony for her role of Sofia in the 2015 Broadway production The Color Purple. In November of 2019, Danielle gave birth to her daughter, Freeya. 

This episode is all about giving and receiving mom advice. Danielle joined Hilaria and Daphne right in the streets of Brooklyn?because in reality, being a mom means adapting to the situation at hand, and that's just what Danielle did. She talked about her pregnancy, her C-section, and why she wants to move back to the south. They also cover the subject of race and how Danielle will prepare her daughter for the world. You'll hear great advice and honest conversation (plus, a train or two in the background, and probably a crying baby)!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Loum Stress Detox Enzymatic Cleanser

Hilaria: Patched & Sewn Sweatsuits

Danielle: Be You: Affirmation Cards

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Angela Richardson-Mook is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Alcea Surrogacy, a female owned and operated holistic fertility collective. Angela not only works in the field, she also lives it. She's been a gestational carrier, an egg donor, and a mother via IVF. She has given birth to (wait for it) TEN babies! That includes her own children and as a surrogate to 3 different families. Her goal is to help connect couples who are exploring the option of using a surrogate, with surrogate mothers (or gestational carriers) through Alcea Surrogacy. 

Angela?s story is incredible, and she has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of surrogacy and answers all of Hilaria and Daphne's questions on the subject. They go over how to get started with the process, the legalities, the financial issues, and so much more. Whether you're interested in using a surrogate, being a surrogate, or just curious about how all of it works, this episode will scratch your itch. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Leallo Sweatpants

Hilaria: Healthynest Cleaning Supplies

Angela: Fertility for Colored Girls

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Danica McKellar might just save you during quarantine. She not only has homeschooling tips, but she is currently holed up in Canada with her family, filming a Hallmark Christmas movie which will no doubt brighten up your holidays. Yes, Danica was Winnie Cooper on the iconic television show, The Wonder Years. Yes, she was in The West Wing. But did you know this momma is also a New York Times bestselling author, internationally-recognized mathematician and advocate for math education? Danica has authored 10 math books, with her most recent release being The Times Machine!: Learn Multiplication and Division. . . Like, Yesterday! She?s even got a mathematical theorem named after her!

In this mom chat with Hilaria and Daphne, Danica gives homeschooling advice to parents who are new to it, since she's been doing it for years with her 10-year-old son, Draco. She also discusses her passion for mathematics and how it actually gave her confidence. Plus, she talks about her goal to pass on that confidence to other young girls by making math more relatable in her book?and why it's cool to be smart!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Portola Paints & Glazes

Hilaria: Medela Breast Pump Bottle Tray

Danica: The soft sheets at the house she's staying in while in Canada

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You can't pigeonhole Natalie Portman's career. She was a child actor in 1994's "The Professional", a sci-fi matriarch in the Star Wars prequels, the Academy Award winning star of 2010's "Black Swan", and She's also a Harvard grad, activist and mother of two with her husband, Benjamin Millepied. Now with her latest book, Natalie Portman's Fables, she is now a children's book author.

In this conversation with Hilaria and Daphne, Natalie talks about how her kids inspired her to re-work classic fairy tales and give them a modern take on timeless life lessons, with the goal to make sure both boys and girls are represented equally in these life lessons. She also delved into her love of baking, how her husband wooed her and her friends with his culinary skills, and how she's tackling homeschool challenges. The Oscar winner joined us all the way from Australia to chat, where she's working during the pandemic. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Mount Lai Skincare Fridge

Hilaria: SwaddleMe Organic

Natalie: Silicone Donut Molds

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Zanna Roberts Rassi is a New York-based (by way of Manchester, England) fashion journalist and entrepreneur. She's the co-founder of Milk Makeup and Style Correspondent for E!. She's also the mother of twin girls and is married to Mazdack Rassi.

Recorded back in early March, pre-quarantine, this conversation is a fun look into Zanna's life. She tells Hilaria and Daphne about how she started Milk Makeup, what it's like working with her husband, plus she gets very frank and honest about her infertility journey. Zanna is the personification of a cool mom and we had so much fun with her. BONUS: Listen until the end to find out how to win a Milk Makeup prize pack!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Paris Texas knee high boots

Hilaria: Adidas Women's Superstar Sneakers

Zanna: Vegan Milk Moisturizer

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This episode of Mom Brain covers a difficult topic, but it's a discussion that is necessary for the safety of children everywhere. The Child Rescue Coalition is a nonprofit organization doing an incredible job in the fight against child sexual abuse. They do this by building technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to track, arrest and prosecute child predators. We're joined by Carly Yoost Founder and CEO of the CRC, and Moe McClanahan, a 20 year law enforcement veteran and member of the Christiansburg Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, who is also an investigator working with the CRC. 

For this episode, you might want to keep your children out of the room. It's an intense but highly informative conversation where Carly and Moe tell Hilaria and Daphne about the world of online predators. They discuss the cutting edge technology Child Rescue Coalition utilizes to track predators, and how that technology aids law enforcement in 96 countries worldwide. Carly and Moe also discuss how to protect your child from the threats of sexual abuse. They discuss ways predators look for children online unbeknownst to children and parents, and how to protect your child as they navigate the online world.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Operation Underground Railroad

Hilaria: Barefoot Dreams blankets

Carly: Bark, children's device monitor and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Moe: NetSmartz

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Danielle Fishel Karp is an actress countless people grew up with while watching ABC?s popular sitcom, Boy Meets World. Every girl wanted to be Topanga and every boy had a crush on her. She recently reprised her role of Topanga in the Disney Channel spinoff series Girl Meets World. She's also now, a director, started a hair care product company called Be Free, and most importantly is a mom to her 1 year old son, Adler.

Recorded pre-covid in early March, Danielle discusses her traumatic birth story of Adler's premature birth and subsequent 3 week stint in the NICU, and the fear and anxiety that came with that. She also tells Hilaria and Daphne all about raising a kid in LA, her career in front of the camera and evolution to working behind it, and the impetus that started her business.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Slip Silk Classic Large Scrunchie and Slip Silk Skinnies Scrunchie Set

Hilaria: Free People scrunchies

Danielle: Osea mask

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Maria Dueñas Jacobs is a mompreneur who has been through a lot as a mother. She's struggled with miscarriage. She's had a natural birth with her first daughter. Then she had a c-section with her 2nd birth with her twin daughters. She also launched her own business while working her day job. Maria is the Founder of Super Smalls kids accessories. Previously, she was the Director of Brand Development for Stitch Fix and ELLE Magazine?s Accessories Director.  This super wife and mother of three juggles it all and does it with style!

In this pre-COVID conversation, Maria talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her various experiences as a mother and how she managed to start a business while juggling her day job and her family. Maria describes how her daughter's love of jewelry inspired her to start her own business. She was also incredibly open and brave to share her experience with miscarriage and also her C-Section with us. Plus she talks about raising bilingual kids. It's a great conversation that covers it all, and you won't want to miss it.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Filoro Loungewear 

Hilaria: Love Beauty and Planet Shampoo

Maria: RevitaBrow

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You probably know Claire Holt as the beautiful Rebekah Mikaelson in the television series ?The Vampire Diaries' and 'The Originals.' This incredible actress is also a new mommy to son James, who was born last year, and her newborn baby girl, Elle. Claire is a strong advocate for mothers and the struggles they face. She continues to be vocal about miscarriages and fertility. In fact, she teamed up with the company Ava in 2019 to make videos shedding light on the struggles of infertility.

In this conversation recorded just before the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, Claire opened up to Hilaria and Daphne about her experiences during her first year with son James. She went deep discussing the trauma of miscarriage, and the subsequent anxiety she felt prior to her son's birth. Plus, she opens up about how she found solace and connection in her online community.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Kosas Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

Hilaria: Seed of Hope Forget Me Not Seed

Claire: Magnetic Me Onesie

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We had so much to discuss about IVF with Dr. Zaher Merhi that we brought him back for a 2nd episode. Once again Dr. Merhi is a Board-certified medical doctor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and that he's the Director of Research and Development in IVF Technologies at New Hope Fertility Center. Plus, he's a Professor at SUNY Downstate University. 

We pick up from last week's conversation with a look at the incredible new technology and innovations in IVF Dr. Merhi and his colleagues have made. He tells Hilaria and Daphne about non-invasive chromosomal screening, ozone therapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and more. Check out his recent appearance in the Washington Post discussing menopause.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Rohr Remedy Australian Wildflower Deodorant

Hilaria: Finn & Emma organic baby clothes

Zaher: Chocolate

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Dr. Zaher Merhi is a Board-certified medical doctor in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is the Director of Research and Development in IVF Technologies at New Hope Fertility Center and is a Professor at SUNY Downstate University. 

In this episode Dr. Merhi explains to Hilaria and Daphne, in great detail the ins and outs of fertility and what it technically means. Plus, when couples should turn to IVF as a solution for their fertility struggles and how we all must get past the stigma of infertility. Also, how he and his practice are breaking ground on new options of conception for women.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Rohr Remedy Australian Wildflower Deodorant

Hilaria: Finn & Emma organic baby clothes

Zaher: Watching horror movies with his son

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Jennifer Garner needs no introduction. You've seen her in countless movies and TV shows (13 Going on 30 is a personal favorite of ours). Outside of acting, Jennifer is a busy mom to 3, a producer and an entrepreneur. She's also the co-founder of organic children's food company Once Upon a Farm. Now, she's teaming up with Walmart for their Camp By Walmart initiative to keep kids busy and active at home this summer. Plus, she's an ambassador for Save The Children promoting national literacy, nutrition, and early education efforts. She's also partnered up with Amy Adams to work on Save with Stories.

In this episode, Jennifer tells Hilaria and Daphne how she and her three children are surviving school and adapting to pandemic life. Plus, she opens up about how they practice gratitude during these difficult times. Jennifer talks about how she realized it's important to support her children for life's hurdles, instead of trying to remove the hurdles from their lives. Also, she shares her love of literature and a list of great children's books. Oh, and there's a pretty funny story involving Martha Stewart you won't want to miss, too.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Chantecaille Lip Tint Hydrating Balm

Hilaria: Lathering her belly with cream then wrap herself in Saran Wrap for dry skin

Jennifer: Andrea Beaty books, Chris Van Dusen books, Marla Frazee books, Roald Dahl books

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This week's Mom Boss is one incredible woman! Camilla Marcus is a chef and restaurateur, entrepreneur and angel investor. She is the founder of west~bourne, the popular all day, zero-waste restaurant in SoHo, Manhattan that operates with a unique, fully integrated philanthropic business model.

Camilla joins Hilaria and Daphne to discuss how her culinary career working for some of New York City?s most celebrated restaurants led to the launch of her own restaurant. Plus how she supports the local hospitality industry, which needs the help now more than ever, in the wake of the pandemic. Plus, the challenge of running her own restaurant and being a present mom.

Visit ROAR and the Independent Restaurant Coalition to help support local restaurants during the pandemic. 

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Mom Brain tribe, you spoke and we listened. Since sleep training is one of the most requested topics in the Mom Brain inbox, and there are so many moms (Hilaria and Daphne included) who desperately crave more sleep. We invited Dr. Sophia Axelrod, PhD to help us all out. She is a neuroscientist, sleep researcher and mom of 2 with the superpower (and scientifically proven methods) to get her kids to sleep through the night! She has distilled 100 years of sleep research into 3 simple steps, which she shared with us. Her new book is science-backed, and inspired by the latest Nobel Prize?winning research?that shows you how to get your baby to sleep through the night naturally. It's called How Babies Sleep: The Gentle, Science-Based Method to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night. She also has an app called Kulala Baby Sleep that helps with sleep training.

Dr. Axelrod tells Hilaria and Daphne about the power of red lamps in keeping kids calm and asleep. She delves into how she addressed her own insomnia, and discussed how sleep deprivation in moms leads to postpartum depression and other illnesses. Get ready to tuck the kiddos in for an uninterrupted night of R&R!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Extra Wide Reusable Smoothie Straws

Hilaria: Palmers Coco Butter

Sara: Kulala Baby Sleep Lamp

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This week's Mom Boss is Jessica Saultz, founder of Dino Bars, a brand of the Functional Food Company, a small family-owned business owned and managed by Jessica and her husband, Ian. They believe in the positive effects of eating healthy, and want to provide like-minded parents with a healthy snack for their kids. Jessica realized there were limited healthy snack options for kids, after she moved to the U.S. from Germany, where healthy options are more prevalent. So she decided to make Dino Bars.

Jessica tells Hilaria and Daphne how She started making bars at home and testing out recipes on her and her friends? kids. When they saw that they were so popular among their friends, Jessica and her husband put everything into turning Dino Bars into a business. They are a delicious healthy snack and even the wrapper is edible!

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One of our favorite Mom Brain guests, Sara Haines is back! You know her most recently as the co-anchor of the third hour of ABC's Good Morning America, Strahan, Sara & Keke, and now she's filling in on The View. She was a former correspondent on the Today Show, ABC News, and Good Morning America. Plus, she was a co-host of The View for two seasons. This super mom lives in Brooklyn with her husband Max and their three children. 

If you didn't catch Sara on Mom Brain the first time around, you should definitely go back and listen, because it was such a raw, open, and honest conversation. Sara is as real as they get and she didn't disappoint this second time around. We caught up with her in early March before quarantine, we got into all her highs and lows of parenting. She tells Hilaria and Daphne about her postpartum hurdles and how she juggles motherhood with the huge responsibility of co-hosting a top daily morning show. We also got the inside scoop on Michael Strahan's house and what it was like when Sara swapped homes for a parent switching experiment on Good Morning America!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Blush Micro Lace Trim Thong

Hilaria: London Fog Coats

Sara: @paleorunningmomma Instagram account

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This week's Mom Boss is serial entrepreneur & mom of two, Divya Gugnani, co-founder of Wander Beauty, a company that aims to disrupt the beauty industry and streamline makeup routines by creating beauty essentials for busy lifestyles. She decided to create Wander Beauty, a line of multitasking beauty essentials, to keep women everywhere gorgeous on the go. 

Divya tells Hilaria and Daphne that she was inspired to create a beauty line that was simple, clean and solved a problem. When she realized none of her beauty products did that for her, she knew she could create something that many women needed. Plus, how she balances the workload with being a present mom, and how her kids serve as inspiration and help her in her business. 

In this day in age our reliance on screens and technology are a part of life but perhaps it is something we lean on too much. Dr. Lori Whatley is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage for businesses and individuals. Her new book is titled Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World around You.

Lori tells Hilaria and Daphne how to limit our children's reliance on devices while acknowledging the benefits that come from them. She discusses how technology affects children's anxiety and hyperactivity and she gives advice on how to give your kids some hands-on learning experiences.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Aveda Essential Oils

Daphne: Tanya Taylor's Mask Donations

Lori: Chanel Lipstick

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This week's incredible Mom Boss is Jessica Rolph, Cofounder and CEO of Lovevery, an award-winning children?s education company that makes play products that are designed by child development experts. Lovevery's toys are thoughtfully crafted, and rigorously tested to encourage inspired learning for kids at every age, starting from birth. If that?s not enough, this is Jessica?s second company! Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the founding Partner and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as the #1 organic baby and toddler brand in the US. 

Jessica talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her curiosity about the toys that her son was engaging led her to make toys for him. Plus, how she yearned for toys that did more than just entertain him, but actually guided his development. She discusses the fear of failing at starting this company but that the "engine" inside her drove her to put one foot in front of the other and tackle hurdles as they came, one by one. And that moms with great ideas should listen to that voice and follow their instincts when they know they're onto something special.

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Tatyana Ali is an incredible mom of 2 sons, who made a name for herself as Ashley Banks for 6 seasons on NBC's, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. She also played the role of Roxanne on CBS's The Young and the Restless, and had a successful music career in the late 90s. She graduated from Harvard in 2002 and is on the celebrity advocacy council for March of Dimes.

Tatyana tells Hilaria and Daphne the differences between her 1st and 2nd child births, and recounts having an unexpected c-section for her first. They also discuss the state of child birth for African American women and the unbelievable challenges black mothers face in America, plus how she will raise her sons in this post George Floyd world.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: BabyList.com

Daphne: Mavuno Harvest Dried Organic Jackfruit

Tatyana: Cosmic Kids Yoga

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This week's Mom Boss is Cristina Lynch, the founder and CEO of Mi Golondrina, a clothing line Cristina designed with the rich culture of her Mother?s Mexican heritage and love of Mexican art in mind. Mi Golondrina collaborates with more than 450 artisans in Mexico to create unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade clothing and accessories. The products are sold through the company?s Dallas showroom, online, and at pop-ups across the country. 

Cristina tells Hilaria and Daphne all about how her love of her heritage and rich history inspired her to create clothing steeped in the cultural history she's so proud to be a part of. She discusses how she came up with the idea for her business and how she built her business model for artisans. Plus, how Mi Golondrina supports close to 600 artisan women, their heritage, their community and their families.

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You know Sheinelle Jones best as the co-host of the third hour of NBC's TODAY Show. Pre-TODAY, she rose through the ranks of broadcast TV, working in Illinois, Oklahoma and Philly. In addition to co-anchoring a morning news juggernaut, Sheinelle co-hosts Sirius XM?s ?Off the Rails? and hosts ?Through Mom?s Eyes,? a digital series for TODAY where she visits the mothers of celebrities. Let's not forget she's also an incredible wife and devoted mother of three.

Sheinelle tells Hilaria and Daphne about her recovery from vocal surgery and not being able to speak for weeks. She gets into how she juggles work with kids and how her family has adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, she discusses the recent nation-wide protests with her children and thoughts for others on fostering inclusiveness with their children. Also, she touches on what she's learned from talking to the mothers of highly successful people. Oh, and she explains how she's been pleasantly stuck in South Carolina for four months since the shelter in place requirements came down at the beginning of the pandemic.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Snuggle Me Organic

Daphne: Moom Organic Hair Removal Kit

Sheinelle: Tazo Skinny Chai latte

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Another amazing Mom Boss joins us, and she has got one inspiring story. Dawn Russell is a cancer survivor, health advocate, entrepreneur, founder of 8Greens, mother and wife. She was named to Vanity Fair?s Hall of Fame, honored as one of Vogue?s four women of empowerment, featured in the book 100 Most Powerful Women of the Next Generation, and was a spokesperson for Estée Lauder.

Dawn talks to Hilaria and Daphne about how she founded 8greens out of necessity. At age 25, she was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphatic cancer. When doctors could do no more, she went in search of solutions and found them by discovering the immense value of smart nutrition. She beat her cancer and spent the next 5 years working through 264 prototypes to create the world?s first green effervescent tablet that contained these 8 essential greens. Realizing that only 13% of Americans (including children) get the minimum daily recommended amount of greens, Dawn went on a mission to help anyone get the benefits of greens no matter where they are or how hectic their lives. Thus 8Greens was born. 

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Brad Meltzer is a NY Times Bestselling fiction and non-fiction author who also hosts Brad Meltzer's Lost History and Brad Meltzer's Decoded, both on the History Channel. He also has a children's book series, Ordinary People Change the World. He believes kids will learn history if we make history more human and show them that ordinary people (just like them) from the past did great things.

Brad tells Daphne and Hilaria about how he gets his own children (and your kids) to appreciate history for its humanity. He also explains how many of his protagonists were characters he created to excite his kids about history. He says children become intrigued when the character is an everyday ordinary person that accomplishes great things. He encourages everyone to be more thoughtful and more civil. Come for the history, but stay for the amazing story about former President, George H.W. Bush. 

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Petite 'n Pretty Makeup for Kids

Daphne: Reply All Podcast, episode #158 The Case of the Missing Hit

Brad: Jeni's Ice Cream

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As we continue to highlight amazing moms everywhere achieving incredible feats we wanted to talk to the moms that had a spark of an idea and ran with it. These are mompreneurs that started businesses with no business degrees or business plans, or any experience running a company, and then scaled that idea into a successful thriving enterprise, while still balancing their responsibilities to their family.

Hilaria and Daphne talk with April Gargiulo, founder and CEO of Vintner's Daughter and mother of 2. Vintner's Daughter is an incredibly high quality skincare line that delivers the very best whole botanicals, beautifying nutrients, and balancing properties to enhance and rejuvenate your complexion. April's family is in the wine business and she parlayed her past experience as a winemaker to develop her product and company in a very competitive market.

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Katie Lowes is an actor's actor, a star on stage and screen. Her breakout role came as Quinn Perkins in the ABC drama Scandal. She got her start in shows like The Sopranos, Without a Trace, NCIS, and Grey's Anatomy. Katie and her actor husband, Adam Shapiro, made their Broadway debut in the musical, Waitress in 2018. She will star in the upcoming Netflix series Inventing Anna. Katie is also the host of her own podcast Katies Crib, where she talks to different guests about the ups and downs of parenting. She and her husband live in LA with their 2 year-old son, Albee.

Katie gets real with Hilaria and Daphne about everything from potty training during the pandemic to the joys of hard kombucha, plus she gets honest and personal about her struggles with postpartum anxiety. These are our favorite kinds of chats, the girlfriend/mom kind!

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty

Daphne: Eden Grinshpan's maple tahini banana bread and Mrs. Anderson?s Silicone Loaf Pan

Katie: Hard Kombucha

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We're spotlighting another amazing mom on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Florencia Segura is a board-certified pediatrician, advocate and mother. She is a Children's National Medical Center trained pediatrician who works at Einstein Pediatrics in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

She talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her experience as a doctor during the pandemic and the common questions she gets from parents. Plus, the struggle to fulfill her oath as a doctor and care for her patients while being careful not to bring the virus home to her family. She also touches on the anxiety she's facing while being pregnant during the pandemic and the steps she's taking to give birth safely during this difficult time. 

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After witnessing depression take hold of her students at Yale, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos decided to do something about it. What she did was launch the most popular class in Yale's 300 year history. Laurie teaches the famous happiness course, Psychology and the Good Life and hosts the Happiness Lab Podcast. In 2007 she was featured in Popular Science's "Brilliant Ten" young scientists and the following year was awarded Yale's prestigious Stanton Prize.

Dr. Santos talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her research pertaining to happiness and fulfillment in humans. They cover the actual science and data that correlates to human fulfillment and happiness. Plus, young people's complicated relationship with social media and how it can lead to their feelings of unfulfillment. She discusses tips on how to feel happier and how happiness is a practice, which is quite attainable when you give your mind and body the right nourishment.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Goat-Milk children's clothing

Daphne: Mighty Kids

Laurie: The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B. Irvine 

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There are so many amazing moms doing incredible things in the world and we want to shed some light on some of the unsung hero moms working on the front lines of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hina Talib, MD is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine sub-specialist, practicing at the Children?s Hospital at Montefiore in New York City, one of the Coronavirus? hardest hit Burroughs, Bronx NY at the height of the pandemic. Although she is a Pediatrician, she was called to care for adult patients facing COVID-19 disease, during a recent deployment while her hospital faced the NYC peak. This was the first time she cared for adult patients since she was a medical student! 

Now, during the pandemic, she is caring for patients both in-person and by telehealth while wrangling her 2 and 4-year-old toddlers. She talks to Hilaria and Daphne about her experience on the front lines of the pandemic, the realities of stress and anxiety that quarantine is putting on children and how to handle these issues with our kids.

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You might not realize it, but Angela Santomero is more than likely a seminal figure to your kids. She's the 30 time Emmy nominated producer behind Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues and creator of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, not to mention PBS's Super Why, Amazon's Wishenpoof and Netflix's Charlie's Colorforms City. Needless to say Angela has created, developed, and executive produced numerous children's series all from her study of child development and psychology. Her new book is titled, Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving. She is married and has two daughters.

Angela tells Daphne and Hilaria about creating programming for children that focuses on education and emotional learning. She discusses how teaching children through television is an ongoing process that evolves. Her belief is that moms shouldn't feel guilty about screen time as long as what kids are watching is educational and promotes development, which is her goal for all the kids shows she produces. She grew up on Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street and takes that wholesome programming with her into her own shows. Angela prides herself on the thorough research done to make her shows uniquely positive forces for kids.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Osmo 

Daphne: Andean Dream Gluten Free Quinoa Pasta

Angela: The Fosters series

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It's the father and daughter team of Deepak and Mallika Chopra, bringing some calm into our day. Deepak is one of the most well known figures in the wellness community. He is a physician, bestselling author, and Oprah pal. His most recent book is titled Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential. His daughter Malika is an author, motivational speaker, and meditation teacher. Her latest book is titled, Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More.

Together Deepak and Malika talk to Hilaria and Daphne about how to stay grounded and focused in these turbulent times. They discuss how staying positive isn't as beneficial as giving yourself up to the unpredictableness of life. In this episode you will learn specific practices for you and your children to gain some perspective and stability. Above all, Deepak and Malika tell us to focus on our humanity and how our actions can help us to be in unison as a species in tune with everything on our planet. 

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Jack n' Jill Natural Sweetness Moisturizer

Daphne: Dino Bars

Mallika and Deepak: I am Never Alone Campaign

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Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist and parenting coach. She is the President and Owner of a A New Day pediatric psychology in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from Saint Croix in the Caribbean, Ann-Louise is married with 1 daughter and 1 son. 

In light of the anti-racism protests and movement for change around the country, Hilaria and Daphne talked to Dr. Lockhart about educating our children about racism, inclusiveness and equality. Ann-Louise discusses teaching children not to be colorblind but to appreciate everyone's differences, and accept them. She shares her own experiences of being a person of color and raising children of color in these crucial times.

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Favorite Things:

Hilaria: No Your Rights Camp

Daphne: Boys and Girls Club of America

Ann-Louise: Diversity in Parenting Conference and A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

In an effort to pause and reflect on the events taking place in our country, and stand in solidarity with the movement for change, equality and inclusiveness happening right now, we've decided to skip this week's episode and instead amplify the voice for change.

Mom Brain will be back next week, in the meantime we encourage you to donate to Know Your Rights Camp, a nonprofit organization that aims to ?advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.? We support them in their mission and you can too. Visit https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/ to donate and learn more. Together, let's create the change we desperately need.

Lydia Denworth wants you to know the power of friendship. She's a mom of 3 boys, a science journalist, contributing editor of the Scientific American, and writer of multiple incredibly well researched and scientifically backed books tackling various topics like the relationship of sound in children or the debate about lead and children. Her latest release, Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond is out now wherever books are sold. It delves into the neurological effects of friendship and socialization on humans. 

Lydia talks to Hilaria and Daphne about the health benefits and the science that goes into friendships. Not only do we as humans need friendship, but it affects every part of us both mentally and physically. Everything from our immune system and sleep patterns to our mental and cognitive health, right down to a cellular level. This conversation tackles friendships from a child's perspective, adult's perspective, and of course the perspective of people being in quarantine. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray

Hilaria: Christophe Robin Mask

Lydia: Merlin Bird ID Bird Watching App

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Catherine Reitman is the creator, executive producer, writer and star (alongside her husband) of the popular Netflix series Workin' Moms, which just released its fourth season. You might have also seen her in shows like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Blackish." Most importantly, she's also a wife, mom of two and is working full-time during the pandemic. 

Catherine talks to Hilaria and Daphne about staying sane during quarantine, homeschooling and working with your spouse. She also opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression, which was the impetus that helped her create the concept of Workin' Moms?as the show is based on her experiences navigating life after childbirth, trying to balance motherhood, her professional career and personal relationships.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Hatch Holly Jumper

Daphne: Tender Leaf Wooden Toy Espresso Machine

Catherine: Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3

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Tovah Klein was so delightful and informative the first time she was on Mom Brain?so it was a no brainer to get her back! Tovah is the author of 2014's How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. The mother of 3 boys is also Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and Adjunct Associate Professor. With all this under her belt, it comes by no surprise that she is dubbed "The Toddler Whisperer." 

This time around, Tovah talks to Hilaria and Daphne about raising toddlers while quarantining. Tovah discusses the best ways to utilize the available technology, how to discuss the virus with your children and the importance of keeping a rhythm as a family.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Smart Kids book series by Roger Priddy

Daphne: Disney Storyteller Series 

Tovah: "This too shall pass" mantra

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Gabby Bernstein is a life coach, international speaker, and number 1 New York Times Bestseller, a prolific one at that. She has published 8 books in 9 years. Her most recent is titled, "Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams". 

In her conversation with Hilaria and Daphne, Gabby covers a lot of ground. She gives us tools for self regulating like Japanese healing modality, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, her "rage on a page" practice, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She's also a big fan of parenting books by Daniel J. Siegal, and Peter Levine. Additionally, Gabby opens up and shares her own challenging struggles with postpartum depression. If you're a single mother, Gabby wants to support you and offered to give access to her courses, if email [email protected] and mention you heard her talk about it on Mom Brain. She's also offering an anxiety relief workshop to any interesed moms. So take some breaths, relax, and use this episode to calm yourself during quarantining. 

Parenting Books Gabby Suggests:

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience

Gabby's Anxiety Relief Course: https://www.gabbywebinar.com/relief/

Support for single moms: [email protected]

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment

Daphne: Homemade Privacy Screen for Her Children

Gabby: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

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Dr. Cara Natterson is a pediatrician, New York Times bestselling author?and is currently quarantining at home with her family, just like you. If one thing is for sure, it's that Cara knows a lot about raising kids. The proof is in the book she wrote all about boys and puberty, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons. 

In this episode, Cara, Hilaria and Daphne get into all the nitty-gritty you're terrified to talk to your kids about. From sex and masturbation to the #MeToo movement, bullies, and how we handle boys and girls differently when it comes to puberty, for better or worse. Plus, they talk about the importance of communication, especially while you're socially distancing with your family.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: YOGA para niños - Las posturas de los animales del mar Yoga video

Daphne: Simple Mills Almond Flour Cracker Snack Pack

Cara: Hugs from her children

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If you're a child of the 90s, you no doubt know actress, author, and entrepreneur Alicia Silverstone. She was the star of hit movies like Clueless, The Crush or Blast From The Past and authored multiple books on diet, health and wellness. She also blogs at her website TheKindLife.com and her new film ?Bad Therapy? with Rob Corddry is out now on video on demand. She's also a passionate vegan and animal rights activist.

Alicia talks to Hilaria and Daphne about how she's embracing the extra time with her son during quarantine and how they share moments together cooking and gardening. She also discusses how she raised her son vegan and encouraged him to love natural wholesome foods, which is the key to his calm demeanor. Plus, how a clean diet and enough sleep helps her keeping her cool when the challenges of parenting arise.  

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Beyblades

Daphne: Professional Grade Gummy Bear Molds

Alicia: Quality time with her son lying in bed and living in the moment

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We're thrilled to have a second episode with the funny and awesome, Laura Prepon. Of course you know her as the incredibly accomplished actor, director and best selling author from "That '70's Show" and Netflix's, "Orange Is the New Black." Her latest book is an incredible and unapologetic memoir, titled You and I, as Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhood, in which she speaks to mothers of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, including our very own Daphne Oz, to find wisdom from each unique mother's perspective. Laura is married to actor Ben Foster and is the mother of two, having just welcomed a new baby boy into their family.

This time around, Laura opens up to Hilaria and Daphne about how she's trying to find normalcy while quarantining with her family. They discuss Laura's personal experience of having a baby after a miscarriage and more intimate stories from her new book, including her relationship with her own mother. Also, why cooking is such a major part of her life, oh and Hilaria makes a pretty big announcement! 

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Late July Peanut Butter Crackers

Daphne: Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care Seasonal Tea

Laura: Margaux & May Swaddle Blankets

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If you're like us you're so much more appreciative of your kids' teacher these days. This episode is for all the quarantined moms that are drowning in emails of lesson plans and virtual conferences with teachers. For our Mom Brain tribe that's trying to decode how in the world teachers get kids to listen and focus.  Mariah Bruehl is author of the 2011 book, Playful Learning: Develop Your Child?s Sense of Joy and Wonder, and Founder of both Playful Learning, an online resource for children, parents, and teachers, and the Playful Learning Studio, an educational center for children 2 to 8. Her most recent book is 2018?s Real-Life Rules: A Young Person's Guide to Self-Discovery, Big Ideas, and Healthy Habits.

Mariah explains to Hilaria and Daphne how you can make teaching your kids at home easier and more efficient. She lays out helpful strategies and reminds us that parents shouldn't put too much pressure on themselves in these uncertain times.

Check out more about Mariah and Playful Learning online at Playfullearning.net. Plus a list of resources at https://linktr.ee/playfullearning.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Math Dice Jr. and Alphabet Jumbo Dice

Daphne: DIY Fairy Night Light

Mariah: Carson Magnifying Glass Bug Catcher and Carson Binoculars

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a pediatric psychologist, founder and director of Dr. Roseann and Associates, and a neurofeedback practitioner. She is also co-author of 2018?s Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis.

In this episode, Dr. Roseann talks to Hilaria and Daphne about how she has helped to reverse some of the conditions of autism, ADHD, and PANS/PANDAS in children. She discusses how she uses diet, biofeedback, and neurofeedback to treat her patients. It's a deep conversation that covers a lot of ground that may be helpful to you or friend who has a child going through these debilitating conditions. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Siete Flour Grain Free Tortillas

Hilaria: Gryph and IvyRose Probiotic for Kids

Dr. Roseann: Heartmath device

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As we all adjust to quarantined life and the norms of social distancing, we decided to open the Mom Brain inbox and answer your questions on another episode of Mom Mail! This edition is a rollercoaster ride as we cover topics that are silly, serious, and even deeply personal. Hilaria and Daphne go deep talking about everything from miscarriages to how to exercise and wear your sports bra while jogging. Plus, switching from breast milk to baby formula and more!

Topics Covered: 

Products Mentioned:

Holle goat milk formula

Nordic Naturals baby DHANuk Sippy Cups

Vanicream

Waxelene

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Tracy Anderson has made a name for herself training stars and training you. After Gwyneth Paltrow worked with Tracy for the first Iron Man film, the actress was so impressed she teamed up with Tracy and the two became partners. Releasing countless fitness DVDs, hosting online streaming sessions, and opening gyms in multiple continents, the Tracy Anderson Method is a major force in the fitness world. Everyone from Madonna to one of your girlfriends, sings the praises of Tracy Anderson and her method. 

In this episode, Tracy tells Hilaria and Daphne about her journey from a young, overweight dancer to fitness guru. Tracy discusses how she deals with the age gap between her two kids. Oh and the episode wonderfully evolves into a love fest for fitness pioneer, Jane Fonda. 

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Tacoola Bathing Suits

Hilaria: Smart Protection Shampoo and Conditioner

Tracy: C & the Moon Body Scrub

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