We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti
by FOX News Podcasts
This is a podcast about Mom. It explores motherhood in all its shapes and sizes. Whether it's life as a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, we dissect the challenges, search for the solutions, embrace the crazy moments, and collect the treasures we find along the way. So grab a glass and come along for the nutty yet rewarding ride. “We’re Momming Today!”
Episodes
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The "Elf on the Shelf" Co-Founder on Why Parents Have Grown to Love This Christmas Tradition
"We're Momming Today" with Christa Pitts, co-creator of The Elf on the Shelf, along with her twin sister and mother. The trio launched The Elf on the Shelf book and brand 16 years ago and has now branched into food, theater and television. They did it with their own money and talent, after being...
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How To Tell Your Boss You're Expecting ft. Morgan Ortagus
“We’re Momming Today” with Morgan Ortagus, former State Department spokesperson and familiar face on Fox News and Fox Business. Ortagus describes what it was like to be pregnant while traveling the world, including the first time she told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo she was expecting.
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Daredevil Mom Finds Glory Through Rally Racing In Her 60's
"We're Momming Today" with racing star, philanthropist, and mom of four Renee Brinkerhoff. Brinkerhoff just competed the 356-mile trek on the treacherous blue ice of Antarctica in her vintage Porsche 356A, making her the first woman to race all seven continents. And she did so in the same car,...
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A Charitable Christmas: New Gift Catalog Provides Startup Capital For Women-Owned Businesses
“We’re Momming Today” with Sara Forhetz with Convoy of Hope, a non-profit that’s just released a holiday gift catalog which includes sewing machines, restaurant equipment, even personal hygiene kits to help women in the developed world start their own businesses and support their families.
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Teacher of the Year Shares Her Award-Winning Teaching Style
We're Momming Today with Angela Girol, a teacher, in fact, the recipient of the Teacher of the Year awards for elementary school. Angela taught fully remote all of 2020, 76 students full time across three different schools, while having three kids of her own. She shares her award-winning teaching...
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Psychotherapist’s Advice On Conquering Holiday Stress
“We’re Momming Today” with Brain Health Specialist Dr. Teralyn Sell about managing holiday stress. As we enter the holiday season, Dr. Teralyn shares her tips and tricks for managing stress, and reminds us that sometimes the most effective solution is simply saying “no.”
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Chipotle's Reputation Chief Says 'Moms' Bring Trust & Honesty to the Office
"We're Momming Today" with Laurie Schalow, the Chief Corporate Reputation Officer at Mexican food giant Chipotle, and also a mother of two. We discuss the role of 'moms' at home and at work -- and how the two intersect: At Chipotle, the best recipe to build trust and honestly in the brand often...
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Mom On A Mission: Medical Researcher Mom Invents Food Line To Help Reduce Babies’ Allergic Reactions
“We’re Momming Today” about allergies! It’s a growing problem for families; roughly two children in every classroom has them, and we’re often advised to not eat peanuts on airplanes or even bake cupcakes for kids’ school birthday parties unless the ingredients are listed. One mom had had enough!...
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Insta-Famous Pups Inky and Stan Reveal Halloween Costumes and Love For CBD
“We’re Momming Today” with Mary Atwater-Kellman, dog mom to two adopted pups. Stan and Inky are senior dogs that Mary has been treating for health and emotional issues. Part of that treatment includes CBD use — a cause Mary has publicized on her Instagram page, @apugnamedemoji, with her late dog,...
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Back To Work: Fidelity Helps Reactivate Careers For Stay-At-Home Moms
"We're Momming Today" about getting back to work, particularly after mothers leave the workforce to raise their children. Fidelity has started a program called RESUME that seeks out individuals (you don't have to be a mother) who have taken a career break and are looking to resume a job in...
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A Mother’s Heartache Becomes the Clearest Lesson Yet In How To Protect Your Baby From Drowning
“We’re Momming Today” about perhaps the toughest topic of all: loss of a child. Kim Leonard, wife of famous grocer Stew Leonard, is a mother to four girls, but she shares the story of the loss of her toddler son to drowning in a pool on a family vacation. Shaken and overcome with guilt and grief,...
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Being An Adult Is So Hard, It's Now A College Course?
“We’re Momming Today” about adulting, aka: how to function in the real world as an adult. It’s apparently so difficult for teens and young adults these days that UC Berkeley is now offering a class in it. The course organizer, Belle Lau, tells us why. Plus: tips on how parents can teach their…
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When Adulting Gets Too Hard, There's Adult Recess!
"We're Momming Today" about Adult Recess. Yes, it's a thing. Elizabeth Jernigan, chair of the marketing committee of the Parks and Recreation Department in Greensboro, NC, and also a mom of two, came up with the idea and attracted more than 600 adults for the city's first event in its Adult…
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The Art of Persuasion: How To Get Your Boss And Your Kids To Do What You Want with Lee Carter
“We’re Momming Today” with Lee Carter, a new mom, as well as president of Maslansky and Partners, and author of “Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don’t Seem To Matter.” While Carter looks like the epitome of success with a new book and baby, plus a booming career, her path to the top…
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Fitness Expert Julie Voris On Why It’s Important Your Children See You Workout
"We're Momming Today" with fitness expert Julie Voris. Her message: make time (don't find time) to work out; then let your fitness goals bleed into the rest of your life. Julie is a mother to three girls and makes a living teaching inspirational studio and virtual fitness classes. She says if you...
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Aging Gracefully with Susan Feldman
"We're Momming Today" with Susan Feldman, co-founder of One Kings Lane, a luxury home decor company launched in the middle of the financial crisis. Most recently Feldman founded the website "In The Groove," a destination for women older than 50. Feldman tells us how she started a business both in...
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Cosmetic Dermatologist Mom Shares How To Fix A Tired Face
"We're Momming Today" with Leslie Rohaidy, founder of IMO Cosmetic Dermatology, a concierge service medical spa, about why more and more moms are saying they feel like they look tired. And how to fix it.
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Candace Cameron Bure On Young Love, Motherhood and the Entertainment Industry
We're Momming Today with the incredibly talented Candace Cameron Bure. Candace, who you probably remember from her days on "Full House," is now an actress, producer, author, mother, business woman, and so much more! She shares her secret to being married for 26 years, why she took a 10 year gap...
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How Do Moms Make Friends?
"We're Momming Today" about how to make authentic friendships as adults. It's often easier said than done. Mothers Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly have experienced the struggle of loneliness and alienation. They initially met online, started to build a genuine relationship, and recently…
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Why You Should Seriously Consider Attending Your School Board Meetings
We're Momming Today with Olivia Barnard, a single mom and realtor living near Austin, Texas. After chatting with other like-minded residents at her school district's board meetings, Olivia was inspired to not only take more action in her community, but to run for and ultimately win a spot on her...
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Rent the Runway Co-Founder & Mom-Boss Jennifer Fleiss On Bringing Her Entrepreneurial Skills Into Raising Three Kids
"We're Momming Today" with mom boss Jennifer Fleiss, CEO of Jetblack, a text based personal shopping service. Jenny is also the co-founder of Rent the Runway. So how does this serial entrepreneur bring her business skills to raising three young children? How does technological innovation disrupt...
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Comedian Says Society Depriving Kids of Their Sense of Humor Is No Laughing Matter
“We’re Momming Today” with Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America and dad to son Lincoln, about raising kids in the age of rage that now targets even jokes from popular comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. We're discussing how to react when you don’t find the joke funny, cancel…
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How A Child's Party Invitation Became A Viral Sensation For Moms Sick of Being Perfect
"We're Momming Today" with Natalie LeClaire, who shared online an invitation her 5-year-old received for a classmate's birthday. The post went viral. The birthday kid's mother set very low expectations for the party she was throwing – even admitting on the invitation that it might be a bust. But...
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Does Dad Do It Better? "Dadding" with Todd Piro
"We're Momming Today" with Todd Piro, Fox and Friends First co-host and father of two young girls. Todd offers a comical take on why dads can sometimes do "momming" better, but usually just wayyyy differently.
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School Choice Expert On How To Fix Education Pipeline Post Affirmative Action
“We’re Momming Today” with Erika Donalds, CEO of Optima Ed, boy mom, and wife of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fl) about the Supreme Court decision to restrict affirmative action in college admissions, and the push for school choice and better educational opportunities for young Americans. In fact…
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How One Mom Went From A Social Media Newbie To A Full-Time TikTok Star
We're Momming Today with Shannon Doherty. She's a mom of four kiddos, a business owner, and as of the past two years, a TikTok star! After the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to shut down her retail stores, Shannon and her kids took to TikTok as a way to have fun and keep busy, but not too long…
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Manifestation Coach Shares Tips To Make Summer Fun For the Kids - AND Mom!
“We’re Momming Today” with manifestation coach and mother of two, Kathleen Cameron, about changing your mindset to get what you want. Cameron says giving up perfection is liberating, and tells us how to do it! From accepting a messy house, to channeling our femininity at work, to even rocking a...
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Former Addict Mom Turned CEO Determined To Help Others Be Healthy and Successful
“We’re Momming Today” with Leslie Zinn, CEO of Arden’s Garden, plant-based living advocate, recovered addict and business mentor. Zinn is not only hilarious, but refreshingly honest and inspirational. She shares how she’s stayed clean for nearly 40 years, raised four children, helped her eldest...
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Physician and Mom of 4 Explains Why Dumb Phones Are a Smart Decision for Parents
"We're Momming Today" with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a Family Physician, mom of four, and "Resilience Expert." Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory about the risks of social media to young people. Dr. G shares her tried and true tips to keep kids mentally fit in…
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How To Keep Your Kids Safe From "Social Media Challenges"
We're Momming Today with Joann Bogard of Fairplay for Kids, an organization standing up for what kids and families really need, free from the false promises of marketers and the manipulations of Big Tech. Joann lost her son Mason in 2019 after participating in a social media challenge that...
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‘Mom Rage’ Is Real! Expert Tells Us How To Suppress It
“We’re Momming Today” with Florence Ann Romano, a child and “village” advocate, about how to identify and suppress “mom rage” to prevent yourself from unraveling… but also set a good example for your kids.
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FOX Anchors Dish On What To Do About the Mean Moms Club
"We're Momming Today" with Kennedy! Lauren and Kennedy talk about raising girls, when to be hands off, how to have the drinking/drugs conversation, and the best way to handle that group of mean moms!
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How to Help Children and Teens Struggling With Anxiety
“We’re Momming Today” with Laura Morton, a mother and producer. Her “Anxious Nation” documentary just dropped. It tells the stories of many families as they deal with their children’s mental health issues. Laura also shares her own impressive journey to motherhood: a single mother who underwent...
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How-To Guide For Moms Working Their Way Up the Corporate Ladder
“We’re Momming Today” with Gayle Keller, author of “Full STEAM Ahead,” a how-to book for women (and mothers) feeling stuck and sometimes lost at work. Hear stories and tips on how to find clarity to articulate goals, and the courage to take the risks needed to accomplish them!
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Bud Right: How A Husband-Wife Team Branded A New Booze That Took Off Across the Country
"We're Momming Today" with Jill and Bryce Morrison, the founders of Mom Water, a brand we had on the podcast when they first launched their alcohol line a year ago. Now, they sell in over half the country and 10,000 stores, and are about to launch a new product, Dad Water. They share how they…
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What Do Activist Mommies, ADHD Struggles and Thomas Edison Have In Common?
“We’re Momming Today” with Raymond Arroyo, New York Times best-selling author and Fox News contributor, about his 12th and newest book, “The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison.” While the children's book is very much about Edison’s brilliance and greatest inventions, it’s also about the power...
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"Scrap the Testosterone Targets," Mr. Wonderful Explains Why Women Make Better Business Leaders
“We’re Momming Today” with Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Shark Tank judge, about why he prefers to invest with women. O’Leary says women set realistic and achievable sales targets, and hit them 95% of the time. He also credits his mom for giving him the best financial advice of...
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The No. 1 Question Every Parent Needs To Ask Their Teenage Daughter
“We’re Momming Today” with Fox’s Gillian Turner about the mental health crisis facing teenage girls. The CDC says 1 in 3 teen girls have considered suicide. Turner takes a deep dive into how we got to this low point, and the parenting revolution needed to climb out of it.
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What Issues Are Most Important To Parents As We Head Into the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle?
We're Momming Today with Tudor Dixon, breast cancer survivor, mom of four girls, host of "The Tudor Dixon Podcast," and former candidate for Governor of Michigan. Tudor shares how she handled running for office while momming, how her breast cancer diagnosis shaped her faith journey, and what…
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Why Moms Refuse To Be Gaslit By Society Telling Them How To Raise Their Kids
We’re Momming Today with Bethany Mandel, author of “Stolen Youth,” about raising six kids, homeschooling them, and having some uncomfortable conversations about what is going on in society (and why you – and your kids – don’t want to participate!)
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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Paula Faris On Ditching Mom Guilt and Getting the Support You Deserve
We're Momming Today with Paula Faris, mom of three, Founder of CarryMedia, Advocate for working moms, and author of "You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward." Paula shares that about 80% of working moms in America struggle with mom guilt, and her book…
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Moms Speak Out After Prestigious High School Withholds Merit Awards To College-Bound Seniors
We're Momming Today with Asra Nomani and Shawnna Yashar about Thomas Jefferson High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, denying students their merit awards in time to meet their early college application deadlines. Mothers say the school and district put wokeness over hard work, and fear their…
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What Exactly Is 'School Choice' and Why Should Parents Know About It?
We're Momming Today with Corey DeAngelis, Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, about the new hot button issue: school choice. A lot of parents out there find themselves saying 'What school choice?' We spend about $16,000 per student per year in the government-run school system,...
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How To Have the New "Say No To Drugs" Conversation As Teen Overdoses Skyrocket
“We’re Momming Today” with Amy Neville, President of the Alexander Neville Foundation, in honor of her 14-year-old son who died from taking a fentanyl-laced pill he bought on Snapchat. Neville says social media is to blame for grooming kids into being drug dealers and users, and tells parents how...
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College Counselor Mom Says It's Not Important To Even Have A "Dream School"
“We’re Momming Today” with Allison Slater Tate, mom of four and college counselor. Tate shares her advice on helping your child make those important college decisions. She says visit the worst university first, don’t even list a dream school, and above all else: prioritize your teen’s mental health.
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Jinger Duggar Vuolo of '19 Kids and Counting' On Why She's Raising Her Daughters Differently Than She Was Raised
"We're Momming Today" with Jinger Duggar Vuolo from TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" and author of "Becoming Free Indeed" about how she broke away from the cult-like faith she was taught as a child, and why she's chosen to model Christ differently for her children.
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Tipping Gone Wild! Marketing Expert On When It's OK To Not Tip For a Good Or Service
“We’re Momming Today” with Ismail Karabas, marketing professor at Murray State University in Kentucky, who has done extensive research on the services industry and the impact of tipping. Karabas says tips are always appreciated, but not always necessary, even though it may feel like it when most...
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It's Actually Far Less Than 'One Pill' That Can Kill Thanks To Fentanyl Crisis
“We’re Momming Today” with Andrea Thomas, founder of Voices for Awareness, an advocacy group she set up in the aftermath of her daughter’s death from taking half of a fentanyl-laced painkiller. Thomas calls the drug dealer a mass murderer. He was given a life sentence for knowingly selling and...
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Pandemic-Recovered Restaurant Owner Rewards All Staff with Free Trip to Disney
“We’re Momming Today” with Jessica Travis, owner of Toast restaurant in Hull, Massachusetts, who rewarded all 13 of her employees and their families with a week-long trip to Disney as a thank you for their hard work and dedication since opening her breakfast cafe’s doors in late 2019.
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The Warning Label Parents Are Slapping On 'Dangerous' Social Media
"We're Momming Today" with Marc Berkman, a father and CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety on how social media can be addictive, even deadly, and how parents can keep their kids safe on it.
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This is a podcast about Mom. It explores motherhood in all its shapes and sizes. Whether it's life as a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, we dissect the challenges, search for the solutions, embrace the crazy moments, and collect the treasures we find along the way. So grab a glass and come along for the nutty yet rewarding ride. “We’re Momming Today!”
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