In this episode Tara brings on Jo Piazza, best-selling author and established podcaster, about the mental health implications of living an online life, particularly for content creators. The conversation also touches on the tragic recent passing of Heather Armstrong, the pioneer parenting writer and creator of Dooce.com. They discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the toxicity of the internet towards women and mother creators. Jo shares her experiences as the host of Under The Influence podcast interviewing creators who have been driven to the brink by the negativity they face online. They also discuss the vulnerability of mothers and the identity shift that comes with motherhood, which can make them more susceptible to online attacks. This raw conversation highlights the importance of discussing mental health in the context of living an online life and the need for better support for creators, particularly women and mothers.*This episode contains explicit words. Links:https://www.jopiazza.com/www.dooce.com Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

Infertility is a topic that is often surrounded by stigma and shame, leaving hopeful parents feeling isolated and alone. In this podcast episode, Tara interviews Stephanie Levich, the founder and president of Family Match Consulting, a fertility consulting firm. Over the course of her 20+ year career, Stephanie has helped over 3,000 parents on their path toward creating families.Tara and Stephanie discuss their personal experiences with infertility and how it has shaped their lives and careers. They also talk about the stigma surrounding infertility and the various options available for hopeful parents, including IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, and adoption. You won't want to miss Tara's juicy question about Stephanie's experience working with celeb clients. They wrap things up with a heartwarming chat about the importance of community and how sometimes it takes a village to make a baby.If you’re starting on the path to family building and don’t know where to begin, listen to this episode. Links:https://www.familymatchconsulting.com/https://www.fromthestartbook.com/ Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

​​Having a premature baby or a newborn who spends time in the NICU can be a traumatic and emotional experience for parents.In this week’s episode, Tara speaks with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, a platform that offers support and resources for parents of premature babies. Jodi shares her personal story of having a premature baby due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, and how she created FLRRiSH to help other NICU parents. Tara shares her own experience of being a NICU mom as well. The conversation highlights the need for more awareness and resources for parents of preemies, and the crucial role that support plays in their journey. Over 80% of NICU parents have some type of mental health issue within the first five years after their child's NICU stay, yet there is not enough support for parents in this situation. Jodi emphasizes that being a NICU parent is a beautiful experience because it allows for a unique bonding experience with your child, but it also comes with its challenges and emotional toll. She encourages parents to seek help for themselves and their children without shame and not to compare their child's progress to others.If this story resonates with you or if you want to learn more on how to support NICU parents, listen to this episode. Links:https://www.flrrish.com/https://instagram.com/flrrishhttps://facebook.com/flrrishhttps://linkedin.com/company/flrrish-inc/ Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

As a mother, it can often feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. From postpartum depression to raising neurodivergent children, the challenges can be overwhelming. But the good news is that you don't have to go through it alone. In this “Modern Mom Probs” podcast episode, Tara talks with two amazing women who have created strong supportive communities for mothers: Aubrey Grossen and Megan Champion. In this raw conversation, they emphasize the importance of finding a community and the power of connecting with others who understand your struggles. Aubrey shares her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, which led her to create a group for moms to support each other. Megan shares her experience raising a neurodivergent child and feeling overwhelmed and isolated. She started the On the Hard Days podcast to share her story and connect with other moms raising neurodivergent kids. This led her to create Mothers Together, an online support community that matches moms with similar experiences to help them find their people. Both women also have strong communities on the Marco Polo video app. The conversation highlights the challenges that moms face in finding supportive communities. Megan points out the limitations of in-person support groups, which can be too formal, inconvenient, and infrequent for many moms. She emphasizes the importance of creating a space where moms can be vulnerable and share the real struggles of motherhood. Aubrey adds that it can be difficult for moms to prioritize self-care and seek out communities when they are already carrying a heavy mental load.If you’ve ever struggled to find “your people,” listen to this episode. Links:https://www.ontheharddays.com/podcasthttps://mothers-together.mn.co/https://www.aubreygrossen.com/https://www.anewyouagain.com Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

As parents, we often want to shield our children from the realities of the world, but it's ultimately impossible to do so. When children do hear about the news, it's important to have open and honest conversations with them. In this episode of the "Modern Mom Probs" podcast, Tara interviews Tracy Leeds Kaplan, the founder of Small But Mighty Media and creator of the popular podcast "The Ten News," about how to talk with children about the news. They discuss the importance of age-appropriate news sources for kids, the challenges of discussing sensitive topics, and the need for giving yourself space to be emotional. They also touch on the challenges of parenting in the digital age and finding time for family discussions. Tracy emphasizes the importance of listening and using age-appropriate language when discussing heavy news topics with kids.If you’ve ever been at a loss for words, listen to this episode. Links:https://www.thetennews.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ten-news-news-for-curious-kids/id1514325670https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-grown-ups-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-gun-violence/id1514325670?i=1000607581233 Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review