Publishing powerhouse Zibby Owens is a daily podcaster, author, entrepreneur, bookstore owner, community builder, and yes, book publisher. It all began in 2018 with the idea that 'moms don't have time to read books;' that became the name of Zibby's podcast (now, Totally Booked with Zibby) and book and lead to everything she's doing now. She joins Maria to chat about: How her career evolved from the daily podcast in 2018 to a publishing company, brick and mortar bookstore, several books (novels, memories, anthologies) & more Discoverability: the biggest challenge for authors & how to push past doubt How she allocates her time to show up for her family and career Tips for writing and publishing a book Inspiration & impact of her latest book "On Being Jewish Now: Reflections From Authors and Advocates"Follow along with Zibby on social: @totallybookedwithzibbyFor more on Zibby's projects & publishing company: zibbymedia.com Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Are you frazzled getting out the door each morning? Do you start your day by gulping down a cup of joe? Do you reach for your phone first thing and end up in a mindless scroll?Adding 5 minutes of mindset work in the morning can change your life and alleviate some of the chaotic and frenzied energy. Maria sits down with Katie Wood -- mom of four, former teacher, motivational speaker and author -- who has not only transformed her own life, but the lives of thousands with a simple morning routine rooted in gratitude. Katie shares her personal story of growth and change that started after her daughter was diagnosed with an illness that put her into a dark place. In an effort to help herself navigate around a place of worry and despair she became more intentional by starting her day by celebrating the "positives" in her life. She also celebrated the things she was thankful for, no matter how small. This practice ended up having big life changing effects for her and her entire family. Katie's book A Simple Seed: of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles: 5-minute morning journal for kids is a journey to help kids (big & small) tap into manifestations that can help us focus on all the good things in your life in an easy and approachable way. Her book is over 200 schools nationwide that are helping create a generation of thoughtful, kind and generous kids. Learn more about: A Simple Seed - the method for you & your kids How a morning routine can change everythingHow gratitude sets your attitude The keys to navigating the storms of life in a good spaceThe 5 simple intentions that can change your lifeHow reminders on your phone can help you shift your thinking throughout the dayThe power of positive self talk (i.e. "I am" statements) Why incorporating humor and laughter into your day is so beneficial How thinking about others can help your own mood Follow along with Katie Wood & Simple Seed:@KatieWood_SimpleSeed & SimpleSeedJournal.comGet her book A Simple Seed: of Growth, Gratitude & Giggles: 5-minute morning journal for kids Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Do you forget what you are talking about mid-sentence? What about feeling a sudden hot flash? Low libido? You are not alone; it could be menopause and we're talking about it. It's a stage all women will go through, yet it is met with a lack of information, understanding and whispers...until now! Award-winning journalist, author, documentarian and women's health advocate Tamsen Fadal left her successful TV news career at 52 to focus on midlife and menopause. The pivot lead her to her latest project, a documentary called The M Factor - Shredding The Silence on Menopause, where she speaks with ordinary women and top doctors to learn the real challenges women face, the mental and physical toll, plus the gaps in medical education. Tamsen is also working on a new book How To Menopause Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before. She talks with Maria about:Defines menopause -- symptoms, challenges, duration, etc. Why some doctors are not as familiar with it as you may expect What hormone therapy is & why some people chose it Hormone Therapy What can happen to your body during the different phases: perimenopause, menopause & post-menopauseStrategies to mitigate symptoms Ways To Help Combat Symptoms· Follow along with Tamsen on social: @tamsenfadalWatch the Documentary THE M FACTOR | Shredding The Silence on MenopauseCheck out. Tamen's book : How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before _______Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Did you know that Breast Cancer is affecting younger women at higher rates? And knowledge is power...and so is prevention! Style icon, entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Gretta Monahan joins Maria for an eye-opening conversation about her diagnosis, recovery, and advocacy work. Gretta "did everything right" with routine clean mammograms, it wasn't until a doctor recommended an ultrasound that cancer was detected. Everyone's case is different but information can help, so Maria also welcomes scientist Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser to share her research and strategies to help avoid or minimize risk. The three women talk about: Breast Cancer: who is at risk How to identify risks & help prevent them New legislation that requires doctors to disclose dense breast information Importance of ultrasounds for early detection & how to get one What to do if you are diagnoses Strategies to help you talk to your doctor aTips To Help Keep You Healthy Why Gretta founded Find A Cause Breast Cancer Foundation to support prevention Follow along with Gretta Monahan: @GrettaMonahan Learn more about Dr. Charlotte Kupperwasser_______Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Do you find yourself binge strolling Tik Tok or Instagram? Can’t stop eating those French fries when you’ve had your fill? Has shopping become a problem? Chances are you’re searching for that hit - a dopamine hit. Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University. She’s also the author of the bestseller “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." Dr. Lembke joins Maria to talk about:Dopamine -What is it?What happens to you on a cellular level when your habits become addictiveLearn the key signs that you may be a dopamine junkieHow technology is conditioning addictive brainsWhy more than ever are people struggling with regulating DopamineThe warning signs your compulsive behaviors are effecting your kidsHow to help your kids with their technology consumptionFollow along with Dr. Anna Lembke online: https://www.annalembke.com/_______Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Do you struggle finding that "Mom Friend" that just gets you? Maria welcomes to the show her first "mom friend" who happens to be an iconic 90's TV & film star, Jennifer Love Hewitt. You may know her from Party of Five, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Ghost Whisper and more recently, 911. She is a mom of 3 and author of a brand new book called Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, And Making Every Day Magical. A book where she gives an authentic look at her life, family and how processing the grief of her mother's passing was the motivator for writing the book that shows you how to foster magic in the everyday. We learn about her new movie, and how she rocks the holidays. Finding Friendship Through Young Children - How You Fit In..We Learn About Her Husband, Kids & Themed Dinner Time. Why Her Own Mother Was The Motivator For Her Book. Intention Setting Tips. "Holiday Junkie" And Ways She Celebrates Technology Recommendations That Are Good For Kids Follow along with Jennifer Love Hewitt on social: @JenniferLoveHewitt Check out Jennifer's book: Inheriting Magic My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, And Making Every Day Magical Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Are there things you wish you knew about alcohol before you took your first sip? What do you say when your kids ask about "mommy's juice" or "adult bevvies"? Alcohol is a topic that is hard for adults to talk about with friends and even more difficult to talk about with kids. But the conversations are important to both educate and build trust. Annie Grace, best-selling author of This Naked Mind, went alcohol-free after her own struggles with the substance and is now sharing tips to talk to kids of all ages. She explains it's not a lecture but a conversation lead by curiosity. Today she talks with Maria about: Why it's so important to start conversations when kids get curious (just make it age appropriate!) "Show, don't tell, but tell everything" -- how to get vulnerable with kids even when it's uncomfortable What Annie wishes she knew about alcohol before her first sip The deal she made with her kids when they were young to keep a relationship of mutual trust rather than complete control To listen to Annie's story to an alcohol-free life, listen to her first episode with Maria: Getting Curious About Sobriety with Annie Grace Follow along with Annie for more tips: @thisnakedmindMore tips on talking with your kids about alcohol: talkwithyourkidsaboutalcohol.com _______Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
She went from styling some of the biggest names in Hollywood to creating the most innovative hat holder since the hat box to entrepreneur and more. Lindsay Albanese has always had a creative mind but when after several years styling celebrities she wanted to do something different and invented her first product and the rest is history. She talks with Maria about: Her career evolution from celebrity stylist to inventor, entrepreneur & business leader Balancing the business and creative sides of her company (and brain!) Tips to bring an original idea to life Summer style staples Hot takes on hot style trends For more style & business tips from Lindsay you can follow her on social: @lindsayalbaneseYou can also shop 'The Fileist': thefileist.com_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
How are you....really?! It's the question that really started this show and has stayed at the heart of it and totally we are doing a little personal check-in. Licensed psychotherapist and maternal mental health expert Olivia Verhulst joins Maria to discuss why talking about maternal mental health is so important, offers some strategies to cope at home, and shares ways to support friends in their postpartum and pregnancy eras (if you're not there yourself!) She talks with Maria about:What maternal mental health is and why it's so important to talk about itAt-home strategies to cope (NOT a replacement for professional help)How to support friends navigating motherhoodTips for becoming a better listenerHow to take advantage of the gift of a full range of emotionsFor more tips from Olivia you can follow her on social: @theinnerwork_witholivia & @maternaltraumasupport You can also find her Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Directory hereIf you or someone you know is struggling, please call the Behavioral Health Help Line: (833) 773-2445_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Nicole Walters is a powerhouse and has chosen to live her life boldly. She is a top-selling corporate executive who quit her job love on social media only to hire herself and build a million dollar business in a year. Around the same time she went from mentor to mom to three girls. She shares her story, tips for success and so much more in her new, New York Times best-selling book, "Nothing is Missing: a Memoir of Living Boldly." She talks with Maria about: inspiration for her book & reaction to it becoming a best seller Unexpected & fulfilling journey to motherhood How to translate skills from parenting to business Tips to be realistic and follow what works for YOU (not the people you see on social media or around town!) Follow Nicole on social for more tips & strategies: @nicolewalters_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Have you ever been in a room and have the overwhelming feeling you don't belong? Thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "I'm not qualified enough," "I don't know enough" flood your mind. There's a name for that: imposter syndrome. Yes, it's a real thing. No, you're not alone. This is one of the most common challenges leadership coach Kim Meninger hears. Fortunately, she has practical strategies to not only identify the feelings but create an action plan to build confidence, raise self-awareness, and find more joy. She talks with Maria about: What imposter syndrome is & how it can exist differently for men and women When & how to ask for help with "outing" yourself and your insecurities Perfectionism -- why this stops us from reaching our full potential Motherhood juggle & tips to find your strengths Sign up for Kim's "7-Day Imposter Syndrome Challenge": kimmeninger.com Follow Kim on social for more tips & strategies: @kim.meninger_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting Our Schools: nbcboston.com/schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Do you overthink? We'll answer that for you: yes! In a world where we are constantly inundated with information it can be hard not to. Author and linguist Amanda Montell dives into this idea of overthinking in her latest book "The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality." Amanda explores several cognitive biases and offers examples of how they exist in our daily lives. She chats with Maria about:path to becoming a linguisthow cognitive biases can help explain why we overthinkstrategies to combat the comparison trap (or zero-sum bias)manifestation -- is it real?& more!Follow along on with Amanda Montell:@amanda_montell_______Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
People want to be kind. That's what Chaz Ebert, CEO and publisher at Ebert Digital, has found in her years of work and life. She spent 24 years alongside her husband Roger Ebert working to spread empathy through cinema and she's continuing that work now. Her new book, "It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness," encourages readers to unite together for a better future and more kindness. Chaz shares lessons, stories, and invites readers to reflect on moments of growth. She talks with Maria about: Reason for writing (and re-writing!) this book Life's work and mission with late husband Roger Ebert How four simple principles -- forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and kindness -- can change the world Simple ways to spread kindness todayFollow along on with Chaz Ebert:@chazebert_______Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Cooking dinner is the easy part of the day -- it's the meal planning, anticipating the picky eater, grocery shopping, coordinating schedules, washing dishes, etc that go with it that can become overwhelming; it's called invisible labor and it's something moms know all too well. Psychotherapist Erica Djossa is committed to helping moms lighten this heavy load with strategies to divide domestic and cognitive work at home in her new book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjopy Motherhood More." Today she chats with Maria about: What the "mother load" is and why it can be hard to understand and unpack How to redefine "good mother" with a personal measuring stick Load Maps -- what they are & how families can use themSocial expectations vs. family values How to unsubscribe from comparison & expectations that don't serve youFor more tips & resources from Erica visit ericadjossa.com or follow her on social at @momwell. Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
After nearly 2 decades of work with teenage girls, Chelsey Goodan is inviting people into their minds with curiosity and fun instead of fear and judgement in her new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. She is committed to showing people how much these young women can offer us if we simply listen. Today she talks with Maria about: inspiration for Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage GirlsUnderstanding and identifying big feelings Practical tips for creating safe spaces for teen girls to feel, think & speak Beauty and body image standards & cultural conversations Sex & sexuality Follow along on with Chelsey Goodan: @chelseygoodan_______Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in the Boston area chances are you know Kristina Tsipouras! Kristina is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Boston Business Women, a network of over 45,000 women growing their businesses and goals alongside one another. Kristina has built businesses with and without a community around her and she truly believes the community makes all the difference in success. Today she joins Maria to talk about: Today's conversation includes:Mission & story of Boston Business Women Serial entrepreneurship -- the successes and mistakes Importance of self-care Tips for taking up space in the workplace Follow along on with Kristina Tsipouras: @kristinamillerxoxoTo learn more about Boston Business Women: bostonbusinesswomen.com_______Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
There's been a lot of talk about weight loss drugs recently -- how they work, who is eligible to use them, side effects & more. However, the psychological impacts of the drugs have not been a large part of that conversation, and it's an important one. It's something that Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist out of New York, has dedicated a lot of her career on. She was called on by Oprah Winfrey to help start the conversation on a more public stage in 2023 and she is the perfect person to continue the conversation with Maria today. Today's conversation includes:Definition of obesity and understanding it in our world todayDr. Rachel's experience working with OprahExploring food noise & how to quiet itPsychological impact of weight changeHow to speak with and model healthy behaviors and mindsets around weight, food & body image with kidsFollow along on with Dr. Rachel Goldman: @drrachelnyc*If you have questions, please consult your medical provider._______Follow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
Sheena Melwani has found her happy by connecting with millions (yes, millions!) of people online through music, comedy, and simple life chaos! The musical artist, podcaster, mom, and entrepreneur is sharing her story to success uninterrupted today! Today she talks with Maria about: her unexpected journey to comedy content creation during the pandemic rediscovered passion for music & songwriting inspirationFinding fulfillment as a mom through other pursuits Podcast "Sheena Interrupted" with her super-secret hubby "The Real Indian Dad" Follow along on with Sheena Melwani: @sheenamelwani_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersLearn more about Supporting our Schools: nbcboston.com/supporting-our-schools Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
In a world obsessed with anti-aging, today we are leaning into aging and embracing all the good that comes with it. Aging expert, successful hospitality entrepreneur, and best selling author Chip Conley is on a mission to reframe our relationship with age. Chip is the founder of the "Modern Elder Academy," the world's first midlife wisdom school, to offer the tools to reimagine and repurpose their lives. Today he talks with Maria about: What people at the "Modern Elder Academy" learn What you GAIN as you grow and age Why rewriting the narrative of the "midlife crisis" is so important as longevity is growing The value of the "Midlife Edit" Retirement -- it's not a one size fits all approach for everyone & it shouldn't be Follow along on with Chip Conley: @chipconleyFor more information on the "Modern Elder Academy:" meawisdom.com_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone
You don't have to always feel like a pot about to boil over in motherhood! Certified mom coach Stephanie Rosenfield was tired of feeling that way and made some changes in her life to find joy and calm in parenting. Now, she's dishing out some of the tools proven to help you keep your cool! She chats with Maria about: Path from speech therapist to certified mom coach 4 step process to decrease yelling [freeze, feel, diffuse, decide]Self-compassion - how to be kinder to yourself How to navigate the dreaded comparison trap of social media Follow along on with Stephanie Rosenfield: @stephanie.rosenfieldFor more information on coaching: stephaniercoaching.com_______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newsletters Follow along with Maria on social: @mariasansone