The Insider Mom Podcast

In an age where credit cards make it easy to make quick purchases, keeping track of spending is crucial. Building financial wealth can sometimes seem incredibly difficult, especially for moms who've been faced with job losses or have stepped out of the workforce to stay home with their kids, due to the stress the pandemic has put on families.

In today's episode Tammatha Denyes, @tammatha-denyes an accounting professional and coach, shares ways moms can save, spend and track their finances in order to help them build wealth.

She shares her own personal experiences and how...

Starting a business as a mom of two isn't easy. Leaving a comfortable job and being faced with uncertainty can make it even more difficult. But that's exactly what Katie Thompson did.

In this interview she talks about her journey creating her company and the supports and systems she had in place to make it happen.

Katie Thomson is the Co-founder and CEO of Square Baby. She's a mom of 2 and Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition. She spent her career pioneering nutrition strategy for some of the biggest and most respected brands. As...

Still today, there aren't enough public schools that value and set aside sufficient time for creativity. But it's something that definitely needs to be cultivated and prioritized.

That's why a while back, when author C.R. Stewart reached out about his new book Britfield & The Lost Crown, I invited him on the show to share about his children's book that has won 18 awards.

In this interview he talks about how teachers and parents can make time for more creativity in schools and in their homes. He also talks about what inspired him to become a...

What if you could create your family life the way you envision it to be. A life where you, your partner and kids all receive the support you need, through following a plan you create together. One where your kids grow up and learn about self-discipline and apply the principles, with you as a guide. 

There's no doubt that parenting can be hard, but having a plan in place not just for your kids, but your family as a whole can make things a lot easier.

After a period of difficulty and a family emergency, N...

Some days can be chaotic and unpredictable when you have little kids, but that doesn't mean you can't get things done and block out time for projects and work that matters to you. There are several things to consider when you're faced with unpredictable days, so make sure to tune in to this episode. 

With so much information available on the web today, it would seem that people would be adequately informed about a variety of topics, but the availability of information does not necessarily mean people become specialized in it. It also means that misinformation is easily spread as well. As moms, receiving specialized support for our concerns and becoming informed is more crucial than it has ever been. Doing so means we can better support our families and communities and help remove stigmas associated with issues that matter to us.


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The common saying "your body is your temple" often resonates with many who've come to realize that caring for their body and overall well-being makes a drastic difference in how they feel on a daily basis. One such person is Becky Wells. 

Becky went from felling unwell and taking pills for a variety of ailments, to deciding to change her lifestyle habits and focusing on nurturing her body through consuming delicious and nutritious foods and practicing clean living. On her journey, she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a mission to help other moms live healthier and b...

What are the benefits of meditation and prayer when it comes to children's mental health? What are the long term mental health impacts of physical punishment? How do certain cultural norms help or hurt our kids and what do we need to do to create positive change?

In today's episode Dr. Valerie Michaelson sheds light on research that has been done in the area of children's mental health. 

Dr. Valerie Michaelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Brock University. Her research focuses on health equity and the social dimensions of t...

Leaving a stable job, moving states with her family and taking a financial risk to leave a lifestyle of hustle and burn-out is exactly what Jenn Collins did in order to have more time for her family. In the process she decided to create a business that would give back to moms wanting to prioritize their self-care, so she created the Mama Needs Subscription Box.

In this episode she talks about why she and her family needed the big change and what motivated her to start her own company. She also discusses why it's important for parents...

Parenting is a huge responsibility and it can be hard to know what the best, most researched and up-to-date parenting practices are without reading or learning about them. The guests of today's episode dive into ways parents can raise empathetic and resilient kids by healing their own past wounds and disciplining without yelling. 

They talk about the program they've created to help toddler parents understand their child's unmet needs and offers parents helpful strategies to communicate with their kids.

Bryana, Sonnet, and Veronica @raisingchildrenyoulike are the founders of Raising Children You Like @raisingchildren you like.  Th...

Working at home as a new mom with your baby present isn't easy. In today's episode Kay Hillman talks about her experience in growing her business while doing just that. She addresses the challenges, while also offering tips for other moms on how they can find time to do so. She shares the strategy that works better than scheduling out each hour and how she assigns specific tasks to each day.

Kay Hillman @mrskayhillman is an Atlanta based social media marketing expert, photographer and business coach. She is a new mom and passionate about helping women of...

Did you know that there are long lasting benefits of learning to play a musical instrument? Many parents wonder at what age they should sign their kids up for music lessons. In today's episode Jo Violin, a music educator and violinist, talks about the benefits of music and the profound impacts it has on the brain. She also shares part of her journey into becoming a violinist and music educator.

Jo graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor's degree in Violin Performance. Her performing career has seen her travel and play with many different orchestras...

How do we break the cycle of generational parenting practices that can lead us to reacting to our kids' behavioral issues, based on past conditioning? How can we lead from a place of mindfulness and greater understanding? In today's episode Hunter Clarke-Fields @mindfulmamamentor addresses these very questions.

Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT, is a mindful mama mentor. Hunter is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course, host of the Mindful Mama podcast and widely-followed author of Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. She helps parents bring...

What are some of the most surprising things about motherhood and the postpartum period that you were never informed about? After having her son in September 2018, Renee was so surprised by all the things she was experiencing that no one had prepared her for and that no one ever talks about. After sharing her experiences and feelings (with friends and on social media), she learned that so many women experience the same things and feel the exact same way. Renee finished her PhD in psychology in March 2020, just days before quarantine started. While in quarantine with her toddler she...

Have you ever seen a freshwater dolphin? The Amazon River dolphin not only lives in freshwater, but it is also pink and grey. They are unique and friendly creatures, but they're endangered. Approximately 1,500 river dolphins are killed a year for catfish bait. In today's episode Suzanne Smith, a mom and conservationist, talks about these unique creatures and her mission to save them. 

Suzanne  Smith has worked with marine mammals for over 30 years. She is originally  from Boston, and spent her childhood on her dad’s boat gaining an  appreciation and a deep respect for all marine life.

I...

With so many social media platforms to choose from, LinkedIn isn't always prioritized by many, but today's guest, social media strategist Dee Boswell-Buck @deeboswell_buck talks about why we should consider investing more time on it.

She also discusses how and why moms can get started on the platform when they want to find a new job, or start a new business, even if they have a gap in their professional work due to maternity leave or choosing to be a stay at home mom for a period of time.

She also shares some of...

Have you ever had a migraine? If so, you know how debilitating they can be. While they can be hereditary, there are also external factors that contribute to them. Eye health and nutrition also play a key role.

In today's episode Dr. Rani Banik MD, Board-certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologist, and Functional Medicine expert, talks about the various causes of migraines and how we can prevent them or decrease their occurrence. She also talks about ways we can keep our eyes healthy for better vision throughout the years. In this episode she also talks about the power of...

Doulas are incredibly helpful. Their support and guidance can have positive lasting effects on the birth and postpartum experience. Considering it's World Doula Week I wanted to give a shout out to all the doulas making a positive difference.

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Orangutans are critically endangered and human activity involving deforestation is driving this umbrella species to extinction. If we humans don't make drastic changes in the next decade to save their habitat, they as well as a variety of other species, will be wiped out. 

Someone who is doing something about this is Leif Cocks. Leif  is an orangutan expert and the founder of The Orangutan Project @theorangutanproject which is an organization that works to save orangutans from extinction. He has been a key player in developing conservation  plans for orangutans and influencing positive change for orangutan  protection and...

There are so many myths surrounding pelvic floor health and recovery after birth. Many women are told that leaking after having kids is normal and that they better be careful when they sneeze. But that's not the case. Many women suffer from pain during sex with their partner due to scar tissue that hasn't been treated or cared for properly.  A problem they should not have to accept and live with. In today's interview Marcy Crouch dispels some of those myths.

Marcy Crouch is a board certified women’s health physical therapist and has a passion to cha...

Moira Cleary is a Professionally Certified Life Coach  and Mindfulness Practitioner, and mom of two beautiful, smart, funny teenagers who both live with often debilitating chronic invisible conditions. Over the years she has depended on support groups for information, camaraderie, and guidance. However, while in a downward spiral these were not what she needed. she needed help keeping her head above water. When she went looking, she didn't need a parenting coach. she didn't need a therapist. she needed a life coach who got the struggles she was going through. Unfortunately, she couldn't find any. This was a gap s...

Ditching a high paying career and downsizing isn't something a ton of people do, but today's podcast guest Julie Ciardi @julieciardi  is a mom of three who did just that. Despite the uncertainty, she left a high paying job at a Fortune 500 company so she could start working for herself as an entrepreneur and move up in a career that matched her own passions. Today, she helps other women build side-hustles that align with what they want to do.

In this episode she talks about:

- The top three tips moms need to know about i...

The past year has left many parents scrambling to find alternative forms of education that would benefit their kids. Some have stuck with virtual learning, some have sent their kids back to school in areas where schools have re-opened and others have either turned to, or seriously considered, homeschooling.

In this episode Robyn Roberston, blogger, podcast host and creator of Honey! I'm Homeschooling the Kids @honeyimhomeschoolingthekids, addresses questions about unschooling and homeschooling and talks about how it can benefit families and how it can even give kids an advantage when it comes to later applying to colleges.<...