Season 1

Building a Village for Your Family | POF155
June 28, 2022

Building a Village for Your Family | POF155

My guest, Florence Ann Romano, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our discussion. In this episode, we are talking about keeping your kids safe when they are online, but also how to create safety within a family a...
Parents Against Child Sex Abuse Online | POF154
June 21, 2022

Parents Against Child Sex Abuse Online | POF154

Unfortunately, this is a topic we can’t stop talking about. The online safety of our children is something that needs to be at the forefront of our parenting. It’s one of the hardest topics to face in parenting because ther...
Parents’ Rights in Their Child’s Education | POF153
June 14, 2022

Parents’ Rights in Their Child’s Education | POF153

The school system is not always going to be working FOR your child, in fact, as my guest shares, your child’s school might cut corners and not tell you. You have rights as parents but you might not even know what they are! We...
A Little Less of a Hot Mess! | POF152
June 7, 2022

A Little Less of a Hot Mess! | POF152

We are ALL a hot mess from time to time! There are days we just can’t even and I’m here to tell you that’s PERFECTLY OK! As parents we often struggle with “what is” and we fight against it, beat ourselves up, and say things ...
Making Sense of Senseless Violence | POF151
May 31, 2022

Making Sense of Senseless Violence | POF151

Gun violence has been heavy on everyone’s mind with the horrific massacre at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York and just ten days later, the shooting of innocent lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It makes sen...
Hear the Music with Fred Penner | POF150
May 24, 2022

Hear the Music with Fred Penner | POF150

From The Cat Came Back, Polly Wolly Doodle, We’re Gonna Shine, to You Can Do It (If You Try), once you hear Fred’s songs, you’ll be singing along all day. Fred Penner has been the soundtrack to so many kids' lives and now tho...
My Name is Not Mom | POF149
May 17, 2022

My Name is Not Mom | POF149

From littles, middles and grown & flown, this comedy trio has something for every mom to relate to and laugh about! On this week’s episode, I’m talking to Meredith Masony and Dena Blizzard who make up two thirds of the “My Na...
Essential Skills for Success our Kids Aren’t Learning | POF148
May 10, 2022

Essential Skills for Success our Kids Aren’t Learning | POF148

If you are looking for a great grad gift, you’ll want to consider my guest’s book: “Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You”. Why you ask? Because the way our kids are being taught to prepare for ...
Collecting Life Stories with StoryFile | POF147
May 3, 2022

Collecting Life Stories with StoryFile | POF147

How many of you wish you could talk to a loved one who’s passed on? What would it mean to you to be able to introduce your kids to a favourite relative who they never had a chance to meet? It makes me so sad to have lost my ...
Is Your Teen’s Anxiety Good or Bad? | POF146
April 26, 2022

Is Your Teen’s Anxiety Good or Bad? | POF146

As a mom of two teen boys who both have anxiety, I know how hard it can be to navigate and help them without becoming anxious about it myself!  If you have a child with anxiety, first know there is hope!   In this episode, psychologist,...
The Science of Acne and a Natural Way to Heal it (that works!) | POF145
April 19, 2022

The Science of Acne and a Natural Way to Heal it (that works!) | POF145

As if it isn’t hard enough to enter adolescence with hormones, growth spurts, hair in new places and ACNE!  The first question my guest, Dr. Yug Varma, was WHY!?  Why does it happen and why does it coincide with adolescence? Dr. Varma has...
Social Anxiety Solutions | POF144
April 12, 2022

Social Anxiety Solutions | POF144

Since the onset of the pandemic, 46% of teens identify as having new or worsening mental health conditions.  Why?  What’s going on?  Why are so many kids anxious and what is social anxiety?  My guest, Kyle Mitchell, or as he’s...
Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your TEENS | POF143
April 5, 2022

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your TEENS | POF143

Every time I talk to Gary Quesenberry, I learn something new.  The safety tips he’s shared with me have stayed with me.  I’m so excited about his newest book addition to his safety series, “Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your...
The Power and Purpose of Rest | POF142
March 29, 2022

The Power and Purpose of Rest | POF142

Sleep is the most underrated aspect of wellness. As parents, especially moms, we lose so much sleep in pregnancy, when the babies are born and for many years as our kids grow up. It seems “easy” to forget our needs for sleep and just run on empty...
The Fear of Not Being Perfect | POF141
March 22, 2022

The Fear of Not Being Perfect | POF141

This episode is packed with so much information, it has something for everyone!   We are talking about working mom life, parenting, toxic positivity, setting boundaries and how to sit in your power as a woman!  Please meet my wonderful...
F*ck being Fine| POF140
March 15, 2022

F*ck being Fine| POF140

Fine…The other F-word!  The other four-letter word and this one is keeping us from being happier, calmer and more connected to the people in our lives.  When I say “I’m fine” I don’t mean fine at ALL! I just don’t want to say...
Solving the “Motherhood Penalty” for Working Moms | POF139
March 8, 2022

Solving the “Motherhood Penalty” for Working Moms | POF139

Even in today’s day and age, workplaces are still dominated by a culture that favors men as business leaders but research is finding how working moms are best equipped to bring 21st century leadership skills into the workplace. I’m passionate...
Bullies, Bullying and Boundaries | POF138
March 1, 2022

Bullies, Bullying and Boundaries | POF138

Nothing brings out your MAMA BEAR instinct like when your child is being mistreated. If your child is being bullied you can’t help but feel a whole host of emotions in defense of your child and against the bully. But what if your child is the Bully?...
First to a Million - Guiding Your Teens to Early Financial Freedom| POF137
Feb. 22, 2022

First to a Million - Guiding Your Teens to Early Financial Freedom| POF137

I was so excited to talk to my guest, Dan Sheeks, and learn more about how he teaches teens to achieve early financial freedom.   When I look around at the cost of real estate where I live, I wonder how my kids will ever afford their own house....
Why are Some Moms so Unhappy? | POF136
Feb. 15, 2022

Why are Some Moms so Unhappy? | POF136

Ok mamas, we need to talk seriously about your happiness.  If you are like me, becoming a mom kicked my a$$ and it took me years to recover from the massive changes I experienced. Changes in my body, my marriage, how I worked and what I wanted in...
How to Wire Your Mind for Positivity | POF135
Feb. 8, 2022

How to Wire Your Mind for Positivity | POF135

You are going to leave this conversation feeling inspired and energized…Just like I did!  My guest, Alana Ezderman, came from a high stress career that was impacting her health in detrimental ways.  Instead of looking for medication to...
Using the Element of Surprise in Your Parenting | POF134
Feb. 1, 2022

Using the Element of Surprise in Your Parenting | POF134

The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure | POF133
Jan. 25, 2022

The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure | POF133

When we first dream of becoming parents, we naturally think ahead to what we want for our kids in terms of their education, interests, sports, languages, and even what musical instrument they will play.  And when we have that child, some of these...
Are We Taking Our Kids’ Sports Too Seriously? | POF132
Jan. 18, 2022

Are We Taking Our Kids’ Sports Too Seriously? | POF132

Playing sports is a right of passage for most kids as they grow up. It’s an exciting time for kids and parents as they learn a new sport, build new skills and create new friendships. I’ve loved watching my kids play their sports and meeting new...