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That Mom
ThatMom is for the working mom caught between ambition and motherhood — the one who's capable enough to do it all, and tired of being expected to.Each week, host Maria (MBA, JD) sits down with psychologists, therapists, coaches, and fellow high-achieving moms to unpack a simple truth: being capable of everything doesn't mean you should carry everything. Using The Capacity Method — audit what's working, reclaim what isn't, reinvest in what matters — ThatMom gives you permission, clarity, and…
Episodes
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Happiness Week 1: The 40% of Happiness You Actually Control. (ft. Pam Garramone, Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with happiness researcher Pam Garramone, we get into the small rituals that build connection at home: whether your face actually…
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Happiness Week 1: The 5-Min. Habit That Rewires Your Brain for Happiness (ft. Pam Garramone, Pt. 1)
This week kicks off a two-week series on the science of happiness. First up: my conversation with Pam Garramone, who spent nearly a year studying under one of…
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The Trade-Off Every Working Parent Should Be Making. (ft. Laura Vanderkam, Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with time management expert Laura Vanderkam, we pick up right where we left off: why we so consistently underestimate our own free…
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Why You Have More Time Than You Think. (ft. Laura Vanderkam, Pt. 1)
In Part 1 of my conversation with time management expert and bestselling author Laura Vanderkam, we dig into her new book, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time…
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Why You Have Nothing to Wear Even Though Your Closet Is Full. (ft. Amanda Vargus, Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with stylist Amanda Vargus, we get tactical: why a closet can be "full" and still feel useless, how to edit it down, and the…
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Confidence Is a Fit: The Real Psychology of Personal Style (ft. Amanda Vargus, Pt. 1)
Ever feel like your closet is full but you have nothing to wear? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Amanda Vargus — luxury sales pro…
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Same Mess, Different Standard: The Truth About the Mental Load (ft. Dr. Anne Welsh, Pt. 2)
There was a half day at school and I didn't realize it. The office called, my son was waiting, and my husband joked later: "How could you forget the half day?"…
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The Ambition Paradox: Why Moms Can't Win Either Way (ft. Dr. Anne Welsh)
In Part 1 of my conversation with clinical psychologist and motherhood researcher Dr. Ann Welsh, we dig into what she calls the ambition paradox: the…
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The 1971 Veto That Created America's Childcare Crisis (ft. Susan Douglas, Pt. 2)
What We Cover:How WWII-era nurseries proved government-funded childcare could work — and why it disappeared after the warThe Red Scare backlash that rebranded…
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The Mommy Myth": Why Smart Moms Still Feel Like They're Failing (Pt. 1 ft. Susan Douglas)
What if the mom guilt you carry every day isn't a personal failing — it's a cultural script you were handed decades ago? In this episode, I sit down with Susan…
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How to Advocate for Yourself at Work (Without Burning Bridges) ft. Meg O'Leary & Jen Scully
Part two with employment attorneys Jen and Meg of Scully & O'Leary. We dig into the messy middle ground between "doing nothing" and "suing your employer" — how…
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The Maternity Leave Puzzle No One Explains (Even Lawyers Get Confused) ft. Meg O'Leary & Jen Scully
Working moms can feel like they need a law degree just to understand your own maternity leave rights. In this episode, I sit down with employment attorneys —…
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Ruthless Prioritization: How Moms Actually Get Their Time Back (Part 2) ft. Leslie Ford
In Part 2 of my conversation with researcher and author Leslie Ford, we dig into why so much mainstream health and longevity advice — cold plunges, 5 a.m…
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The Burnout That Sparked Mom's Hierarchy of Needs (Part 1) ft. Leslie Ford
In Part 1 of my conversation with researcher, entrepreneur, and creator of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, Leslie Ford, we go back to where it all started: the…
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Stop Managing Everything: How to Build a Summer Routine Kids Actually Follow Pt II ( Nicole Gambino)
In Part 2 of my conversation with parenting and executive function coach Nicole Gambino, we get practical. Nicole walks through real, age-specific summer…
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Stop Managing Everything: How to Build a Summer Routine Kids Actually Follow (with Nicole Gambino)
Nicole Gambino is back — and if her last episode on raising responsible kids resonated, this one's the summer-specific follow-through. The problem isn't your…
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Trusting Your Gut: One Mom's Guide to Saying No, Slowing Down, and Living Boldly
What does it actually look like to follow your instincts in motherhood — even when experts, teachers, and society tell you otherwise? In this episode, Maria…
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Mom Guilt Isn't a You Problem. It's a Culture Problem.
The Myths of Motherhood: Why "Good Mother" Has Never Meant One Thing ft. Dr. Shari ThurerWhat if everything you think you know about what makes a "good mother"…
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Why Moms Are Wired to Worry More (Pt. 2 with Dr. Risa Weisberg)
Anxiety, Identity, and Becoming Who You Actually Want to Be (Part 2) ft. Dr. Risa WeisbergIn Part 2 of my conversation with behavioral scientist Dr. Risa…
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Why Smart, Capable Women Can't Stick to Their Goals (Pt. 1)
What if the secret to becoming the person you want to be isn't trying harder — but getting clearer about what actually matters?In Part 1 of this two-part…
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How to Stop Trying to Do It All — And Start Living Better
What if the goal isn't doing more—but doing what matters most?On this special episode of That Mom, the tables are turned as my friend Marissa interviews me…
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How to Actually Enjoy Your Child's Birthday Party
What if the stress of planning celebrations has less to do with logistics—and more to do with losing sight of what actually matters?On this episode of That…
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Your Brain Doesn't Know the Difference Between Reality and Imagination
What if the way you're thinking is shaping far more of your life than you realize?On this episode of That Mom, I sit down with author and coach Laura Clifton…
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The Self-Care Mistake That's Leaving Moms Burned Out
If you've ever felt like you're constantly taking care of everyone else while quietly running on empty yourself—this conversation is for you.Not because you're…
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Living on Autopilot? How to Find More Joy in Motherhood
If you've ever looked around at your life and thought, "How did I get here?"—this conversation is for you.Not because your life is bad.Not because you've…
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Money Isn't Scary: What Every Mom Needs to Know
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, intimidated, or even ashamed when it comes to money, this conversation will help you see financial confidence in a completely…
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Building a More Peaceful Motherhood Through Small Daily Rituals
If motherhood has started to feel more like survival than joy, this conversation offers a gentler, more sustainable way forward.In this episode, holistic…
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How High-Achieving Moms Can Create a Life They Actually Enjoy
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly managing everyone else’s needs while slowly losing connection to yourself, this conversation will help you rethink…
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The Science of Motherhood Explained
Becoming a mother changes far more than your schedule.It changes your brain, your nervous system, your identity, your relationships, and the way you move…
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What 1,000 Women Taught Me about Success & Motherhood with Candy O'Terry
If you’ve ever felt like motherhood put your dreams on pause, this conversation will remind you that your story is still unfolding—and that success can grow…
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Why Moms Belong in the AI Conversation Now
You might feel overwhelmed by AI—but avoiding it may be riskier than learning it.Right now, AI is changing the way we work, communicate, parent, and make…
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The Wellness Swaps Every Busy Mom Should Make with Danielle D’Ambrosio
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better.Most moms don’t need more wellness information—they need realistic changes that actually fit into real…
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The Pattern That's Keeping You Stuck in the Same Fight (And How to Break It)
You’re not fighting about what you think you are.Most high-functioning couples aren’t stuck because they’re incompatible—they’re stuck in a pattern they don’t…
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How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Aren’t (The Skill No One Teaches You)
Parenting isn’t instinctual—but most of us were never taught that.In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach Mel Pierce to break down what’s actually…
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Why Motherhood Feels So Lonely (And What Actually Fixes It)
Motherhood today can feel incredibly lonely—even when it looks like you have everything together.In this episode, Crissy Fishbane, co-founder of HER Health…
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Stop Managing Everything: How to Raise Kids Who Take Responsibility
If you feel like you’re carrying the entire mental load of your family—this episode will change how you think about parenting.Nicole Gambino shares a simple…
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If You Feel Stuck in Your Career After Kids—Start Here
If you’ve ever thought, “I know something needs to change—but I don’t even know what I want or where to start,” this episode is for you.Former Harvard Business…
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You’re Doing Everything Right—So Why Are You Still Burned Out?
If you’ve ever felt like what used to work in your life just… doesn’t anymore—you’re not alone.In this episode, burnout coach Christine Anastasia explains why…
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The Lie Moms Keep Believing About “Doing Enough”
Many moms are quietly asking themselves the same question: Am I doing a good job?In this episode, Karen Johnson—known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home…
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The Impossible Standard of Motherhood No One Talks About
Motherhood today comes with invisible rules—and impossible standards.In this episode, Dr. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein breaks down the cultural systems shaping how…
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That Mom: For the Woman You Used to Be (and the One You’re Becoming)
This isn’t another podcast about becoming a better mom.It’s about becoming a more alive one.If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where you went in the…