Moms Got This

When you don’t know what day it is, juggling schedules and priorities between spouses, the transformation of moving to the suburbs, learning to drive again, the return of romance after having kids, and the schedule flexibility of owning your own business. Acupuncturist and traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Deb Ruffalo Ross shares her mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: What day is it? And mom exhaustion leads to confusion… When spouses assume each other’s schedules Mom as the constant guiding post How Deb and her family moved to suburbs last summer How moving from city to suburbs was massively transformational Having to learn to drive again, feeling confident with kids in the car Commuting two days a week, working late, not coming home until 10pm those days, other days she’s present with girls How Deb kept setting herself up for failure, and how she now makes sure to get that extra 30 minutes of sleep Romance, when theres a return to yourself and rel

When kids lie, the massive shift in identity when becoming a mom, a very difficult labor, activating her network to get healthy after 10 months of post-birth misery, the pressure to appear happy, the transition between the first and second child, and the ride home from the hospital. Acupuncturist and traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Deb Ruffalo Ross shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: Deb’s work in acupuncture, herbal therapy, Chinese massage cupping, lifestyle and nutrition, and as a health coach Stacy on a new phase with Dylan, figuring out whether he is telling a lie or not Stacy’s strategy of saying lies bring monsters into the bedroom – testing for a lie Deb’s two girls ages 3 and 6 The identity shift of becoming a mom, how Deb was surprised at how lifechanging it was What it means to become a mom, how Deb couldn’t find a lot of people who identified, massive shift in identity “Before kids Deb”, and  “after kids Deb” Working makes her feel like herself

Recording moments to capture them forever, leading kids to live a fulfilling life, building a company with an inspiring ethos, when your child starts becoming more aware and interacting with people and friends, and how it goes by fast. Grace Choi, PhD, host of Cooking with Grace on The Cooking Channel, CEO/Founder of Cookable Inc., and Adjunct Professor at The New School, shares special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: Recording moments in the 1-2-3 period to hold on to them When Michelle’s daughter covers her in kisses and lets her cuddle Inspiring her daughter to live a fulfilling life Building a company that provides everyone involved the opportunity to spend time with family, being inspired When Grace’s daughter Kasper waked her up to “bo

Airbrushed makeup for fast exits, the magic of Alexa, Dr. Sears, feeling understood, being seduced by advertising, and a buckle whale toy. Grace Choi, PhD, host of Cooking with Grace on The Cooking Channel, CEO/Founder of Cookable Inc., and Adjunct Professor at The New School, shares her mom products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Trying to get out door fast, LuminessAir airbrush cosmetic The magic of Alexa, setting reminders, timers, birthdays, singing songs Dr. Sears, “The Discipline Book” Feeling understood by one’s mom, one of the best things you can do Teaching empathy and understanding, how it affects other people The SNOO (Dr Sears) helps rock baby tp sleep Things Grace bought that were useless as a mom Being easily seduced by advertising, especially as a sleep-deprived mom The “mamaRoo” infant

The sex life when pregnant, every day is by the seat of your pants with a child, 5am writing exercises, the rewards and risks of co-sleeping, starting a company with a young child, falling into conventional gender roles, being tired, and how being a chef trains you for having kids. Grace Choi, PhD, host of Cooking with Grace on The Cooking Channel, CEO/Founder of Cookable Inc., and Adjunct Professor at The New School, shares her mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: How sex life changes  when pregnant Pregnancy massages Men can’t multi task Living every day by the seat of your pants with kids How Grace used to wake up at 5am, writing exercise, would love to do it again Still nursing Co-sleeping Grace starting a company with a new child, keeps you focused, organized How doing so is risky, but have to work harder, better, faster, time is money, stakes are high When a child pretends she is on a business call Falling into conventional stereotypical gender roles Ha

Banana pancakes, when your child needs a lot of attention, a babysitter you can trust to do their own thing, running a a new food tech startup with an 18 month old child, and when a child learns to not hit. Grace Choi, PhD,  host of Cooking with Grace on The Cooking Channel, CEO/Founder of Cookable Inc., and Adjunct Professor at The New School, shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: Banana pancakes Grace’s daughter 18 months is Kasper, a wild kid, super cute and funny Grace’s PhD  in food studies, teaches at The New School in food psychology, and has a food and tech company called Cookable Running a startup business, and coping with the demands while raising a young child Her daughter needs real attention from Grace Having a babysitter you trust to do her thing Moving obstacles out of the way of a cook Cookable as a voice and video assisted interactive recipe instructiuon platform, a virtual recipe box for the future The moment when a child realizes they aren’t suppose

When kids become self aware about humor, teaching a child about meditation, battling for kisses, teaching girls they are in control of their bodies, teaching values by living as examples, the selective listening of kids, and the wonder of watching a baby turn into a person. Designer Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, co-founder of Tabii Just (a zero waste line of womenswear clothing made in NYC), co-founder of Livari, and Youth Director of The Women’s March, shares her special moments and aspirations as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Tabitha’s Instagram: @tabithastb)Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: When a kid becomes self aware about humor How every day is a new moment, things click, watching a baby turn into a human and learn stuff, and  how it happens early Tabitha on the possibility of having

Creating a toy storage system, a kiddie pool for hours, sleep training, the problem with baby gates, and setting sleeping boundaries. Designer Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, co-founder of Tabii Just (a zero waste line of womenswear clothing made in NYC), co-founder of Livari, and Youth Director of The Women’s March, shares her mom products and solutions  with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Tabitha’s Instagram: @tabithastb)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: St. Bernard-Jacobs on being stuck inside in bad weather Michelles’ daughter’s tiny kiddie pool, filled with water and toys A handwritten calendar Tabitha’s cabinet with different drawers with different categories of toys How the system of the cabinet keeps you from searching She bought toy chest from Ikea Tabitha’s son associates that it is where he gets stuff from, it’s a sytem he’s used to, helps with c

Being present with your child, juggling work and school schedules, being 100% with work or child, postpartum and therapy, a supportive husband, date night, self care, and how a kid’s routine also helps mom. Designer Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, co-founder of Tabii Just (a zero waste line of womenswear clothing made in NYC), co-founder of Livari, and Youth Director of The Women’s March, shares her mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Tabitha’s Instagram: @tabithastb)In this episode: A walking to school routine with Stacy and her son Dylan The importance of routines Tabitha on trying to juggle being home with him twice a week with school 3 days/week Finding relief with a nanny-share 2 days a week Play dates are rough—need to do work in between Cut off when he gets home and really be present with him Way more efficient 100% working or 100% with him When you’re working vs. fun on phone Making an impression Leap Frog- typing while mom is typing Married in August, pregnant in April

The challenges of being pregnant with a toddler, taking on The Women’s March, not loving the baby stage, how a child can make you more empathetic, when your career grows after a baby, quitting grad school after two weeks to be a better mother, including your child in social justice, what mixed race parents mean for a child’s identity, and prioritizing self-care to be better at work and a better mom. Designer Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, co-founder of Tabii Just (a zero waste line of womenswear clothing made in NYC), co-founder of Livari, and Youth Director of The Women’s March, shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Tabitha’s Instagram: @tabithastb)In this episode: How hard it is to be pregnant and have a toddler at the same time How Tabitha got started in the Women’s March, and how it ended up being a bigger part of her life than she anticipated Being part of organizing school walkouts nationally The big role played by Tabitha’s very supportive husband Tabitha’s three year-old son Why

When your kid asks how your day was, seeing your son play in a band on an iconic stage for the first time, sharing your art with you, adding a string section to the Lez Zeppelin music, and how the band is gearing back up — to pay for  college. Steph Paynes, lead guitarist and founder of tribute band Lez Zeppelin, shares her special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Steph’s Instagram:  @lezzeppelin and @stephpaynes)Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: Stacy at the dinner table with family and her son Dylan asked how her day was, moments that surprise you, try to do Friday night dinner as much as possible, don’t do dinner every day together Stacy told him pieces of her day Steph shares special moments from the last week Seeing her son Max play in a band at The Bitter End, where St

Getting baby bottles through the TSA, the magical baby wipe, taking a five year old on a concert tour, the many uses of burp rags, and when your kids are “roadies”. Steph Paynes, lead guitarist and founder of tribute band Lez Zeppelin, shares her products and solutions as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Steph’s Instagram:  @lezzeppelin and @stephpaynes)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Getting a bottle or liquids through TSA at airports, what you’re allowed to do A whore’s bath, the magical baby wipe Her 5 year old son shared a bus for a tour Burp rag, double duty for guitar case Keeping the hospital swaddling towels? Her son helps with road crew, having him along for the trips and gigs To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

When your job titles are “rock star” and “mom”, the joys of when your kids come see you perform, support systems when you have to travel as a working mom, when your kids have talent, surviving a lack of supportive relationships on the road,  surprising places you’ll find support, and balancing two worlds as a mother. Steph Paynes, lead guitarist and founder of tribute band Lez Zeppelin, shares her routines and relationships as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Steph’s Instagram:  @lezzeppelin and @stephpaynes)In this episode: Michelle on an impending change of routines with second baby expected How you just figure it out new routines, like solving a puzzle Steph Paynes on having a job title “rock star” When Steph started the band, and then got pregnant shortly after Her son Harrison is not as much a musician, her son Max is a gifted musician, went to a special gifted music school How he attended school for 6 years, studied violin, but then changed paths into computers an engineering That special

Talking about kids publicly for the first time in fourteen years, playing rock and roll while nine months pregnant, not allowing having kids to change who you are or what you can accomplish, finding authenticity and faith in your self from motherhood, switching between road life and mom life, questioning choices, and pumping breast milk between rock and roll concert sets. Steph Paynes, lead guitarist and founder of tribute band Lez Zeppelin, shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Steph’s Instagram:  @lezzeppelin and @stephpaynes)In this episode: Stacy on signing Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to her son nightly, and he asked why we can’t return back Do something the same, but different every day Becoming the founder and lead guitarist of the tribute band Lez Zeppelin Steph never before talked about her kids publicly The mystery of Rock and Roll, and sharing less is more Having a band named Lez Zeppelin (Lez) don’t answer that question Being a private person, and not always a great idea t

Less time with her first child when the second comes, raising a mixed child, aspirations for your child, attention to who your kid is rather than who they become, being present with your kids as they enter teenage years, and when a single mom thinks about reentering dating. Plus Size Model and Activist Denise Bidot shares special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Denise’s Instagram: @denisebidot)Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order. Stacy on keeping old fashion pieces Michelle shares a Korean term “Cold Rice” – won’t have same amount of attention for first child with a second child There’s no handbook on raising a mixed child Denise shocked when her daughter referred to “her people”, despite Black History Month, context of slavery at 6 or 7 years old, a likely activist Aspirations for Denise’s d

Recommended learning apps for young kids, the mom-bun secret, a virtual walk to school, handling pickups and drop offs as a busy working parent, an incredible babysitting service of artists, an absence of playdates, and mother-daughter massage time. Plus Size Model and Activist Denise Bidot shares her mom products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Denise’s Instagram: @denisebidot)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Stacy’s friend created an app Monty’s BackYard Adventure, for 2-5 year-olds, learning shapes and numbers, loved it, cute app Michelle recommends Endless Reader app, anytime Michelle needs her daughter to sit still, will move letters around and sounds out words Denise’s mom-bun secret Denise on allowing her child to walk to school alone, and avoiding being overprotective, allowing her to grow and stretch Facetime while her daught

When salon visits and long showers are like vacation, The No Wrong Way Movement, how involving a daughter in a cause resulted in empathy for the world, helping children redefine how they see beauty, why Denise has taken her young daughter around the world on her business travels, why wit and intelligence matter the most, and the many influences impacting body image.  Plus Size Model and Activist Denise Bidot shares her mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Denise’s Instagram: @denisebidot)In this episode: Stacy’s vintage fashion, and her new routine “Christmas tinsel hair”, dying hair to lose the little bits of gray Salon visits and long showers like a vacation “Wow powder” The No Wrong Way Movement, a fully inclusive platform encouraging self love, and Denise doing it with her daughter at her side, how it is not just about body size but about acceptance How she brought daughter on several trips around the world Denise didn’t want to leave her baby in NYC while she travels th

Becoming single mom as a model, changing career trajectories,  when a makeup artist is discovered as a plus size model,  working as a model while pregnant, dealing with all-day morning sickness, epidural challenges, and returning to work quickly after childbirth. Plus Size Model and Activist Denise Bidot shares her Mom Journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.(Denise’s Instagram: @denisebidot)In this episode: TGIM? Being glad to go back to work When Michelle took a hard turn in her career because of her daughter’s birth, but she went back. Will she leave TV with the second one? Stacy never really stopped working Single mom Denise Bidot, and the origin of her last name Getting into acting, how sports and music are not her strong suite, clumsiness How she felt at home with theater Unhappy in college, pursued acting in LA and hit walls Denise pursued freelance makeup Being discovered while doing makeup for a plus size model Having a child a year after getting into modeling Changing career trajectories Wor

Educating daughters to deal with sexism, wanting and supporting kids to find their passions, find their own way, and live the life they want, being more present with kids at home and thinking about work less, when mom almost loses it and needs a “time out”, talking to your own mom every day, meditation, and — just breathe.  Meredith Weintraub, Co-Executive Producer of “The Rachael Ray Show”, shares her special mom moments and aspirations for her kids and herself with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: Michelle on when somebody says something sexist – and the goal to be educating girls and young women on dealing with these situations, how you deal with sexism, maybe Michelle isn’t not speaking up enough and scared to say something Michelle’s aspiration for daughter balance

A bubble glove, an app to control screen time and content,  the Fortnite video game, and who Meredith follows on Instagram and sometimes invites as users of Rachael Ray. Meredith Weintraub, Co-Executive Producer of “The Rachael Ray Show”, shares her mom products and solutions as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Stacy’s cousin’s house – an amazing and fun “bubble hand thing”, put a glove in bubbles, wave it around for bubble fun Can you create own glove, or need buy it? Meredith’s kids are all about electronics Circle, parental control of the Internet — control kids’ screentime with an app how parents can limit the amount of time on a device or the Internet, shuts it off when time expires, can control downloads Fortnite video game Meredith following different people on Instagram, people to help her in her own lif