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Jul 13, 2025

Rewiring the Brain: Parenting, Tech, and the Fight for Focus
Guest: Dr. Carl Marci

Are smartphones making it harder to be present with your family—or even with yourself?

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and author Dr. Carl Marci to talk about how technology is reshaping our brains, our...


Jun 30, 2025

Losing a beloved pet is one of the most emotional experiences a family can go through—especially when you’re trying to support your kids while grieving yourself.

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Jean Alfieri, certified grief coach for pet loss and author of 21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet. Jean...


Jun 23, 2025

What if one wish could change the course of a child’s recovery?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Jen Pratt, a pediatrician, childhood cancer survivor, and Make-A-Wish recipient turned advocate. At just 11 years old, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer—a life-changing moment that launched her into a world...


Jun 15, 2025

Ever stare down a task you know you need to do… and still walk away from it? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Steven Melman to unpack what’s really going on when we procrastinate—and how we can start breaking the cycle.

We talk about the emotional side of procrastination, including...


May 3, 2025

What if the products you use every day—like your plastic containers, laundry detergent, or air fresheners—were quietly affecting your family’s health?

In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Harris, childhood cancer survivor and environmental toxin expert, to explore how to reduce hidden toxins in your home without...