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Ep. 41

Nicole Weirich

Connected to The Clubhouse in Phoenixville, PA

Kids, Connection & the Power of Play

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Ep. 40

Tim & Tolly Sherry

Retired teacher, sales professional & co-founder of Bringing Hope Home (@timtoksherry)

Dancing Through Life: Finding Joy, Family & Connection

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Ep. 39

Haley Buchanan Masciantonio

One of seven siblings behind Handel's Ice Cream in Berwyn, PA

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Family & Ice Cream

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Ep. 38

Maggie Sieklicki

Wife, mom & first-grade teacher

Sending Your Child to College: Navigating the Emotional Transition to Empty Nest

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Ep. 37

Melissa Bradley

OT, lactation consultant & founder of MAMA + BABE

Motherhood Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Job: Why Moms Need Support & Community

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Ep. 36

Dr. Noelle Santorelli

Therapist & expert in women's relationships

Mean Girls, Mean Moms and Female Friendships

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Ep. 35

Andrea Davis

Wife, mom & Main Line realtor

The Sandwich Generation: Raising Kids While Caring for Aging Parents

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Ep. 34

Brittany Harris

Wife, mom of five & nurse practitioner

The Truth About Postpartum: What Every Mom Needs to Hear

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Ep. 33

Abbie O'Brien

Founder of The Branding Den & former Creative Director

From Layoff to Leap: Building a Business While Raising Two Babies One Year Apart

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Ep. 32

Erica Kowal

Wife, mom & owner of Big Blue Swim School

The Ultimate Water Day Guide: Safety, Snacks & Summer Fun

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Ep. 31

Melissa Bernstein

Co-founder of Melissa & Doug & founder of Lifelines

More Than Melissa & Doug Toys: A Conversation with Melissa Bernstein

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Ep. 30

Ash Rajan

Filmmaker, producer & father of two

Raising Grounded Girls: Fatherhood, Values & Staying Connected

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Ep. 29

Lynn April

Creator of Fresh April Flours, cookbook author & personal trainer

From Biology to Buttercream: Following Your Passion (and Keeping Kids Busy This Summer)

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Ep. 28

Stephen Weinrich

Kristin's husband & family travel co-pilot

Family Travel Tips That Work

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Ep. 27

Amy Benchener

Wife, mom, professor & university leader

Across the Pond: A Family's Journey to England

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Ep. 26

Lori Shapiro

First Lady of Pennsylvania & mom of four

Pennsylvania's First Lady Lori Shapiro on Motherhood, Service & Community

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Ep. 25

Krista Rogic

Physical therapist, mom of four & @thesportsptmama

Frequent Flyers and Family Drivers: Travel Tips for Families

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Ep. 24

Brittany Gallagher

Therapist & founder of Mom Chat Therapy

Holding It All Together (Mostly!) with Mom Therapist Brittany Gallagher

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Ep. 23

Marc Cappelletti

Author of The Great Sea Ahead, former college athlete & dad

Overcoming Challenges and Living the Life You Didn't Expect

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Ep. 22

Colleen Falicki & Cara Rash

Founders of Back to Earth Compost Crew & Purposeful Plantings

Dirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting & Living More Green

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Ep. 21

Lisa Catton

Preschool teacher & mom

Understanding Autism: A Parent's Perspective

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Ep. 20

Ayse Clay

Mom, wife & realtor with 24+ years experience

Moving Made Manageable: How to Sell Your Home Without the Stress

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Ep. 19

Brad Ingelsby

Writer & producer of Mare of Easttown and Task (HBO)

Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back Again

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Ep. 18

Dr. Fiona MacPhee

Licensed child psychologist

Managing Anxiety in Children

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Ep. 17

Rachel Farnsworth

Creator of The Stay at Home Chef & cookbook author

The Stay at Home Chef on Cooking, Life and Motherhood (Part 2)

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Ep. 16

Stephen Weinrich

Kristin's husband

My Funny Valentine

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Ep. 15

Rachel Farnsworth

Creator of The Stay at Home Chef & cookbook author

The Stay at Home Chef on Cooking, Life and Motherhood (Part 1)

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Ep. 14

Austin Wade

First-time dad & @austintherappingdad

Fatherhood Begins Here

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Ep. 13

Amber Berry

Mom, wife & AI expert

Using AI to Help Busy Moms at Home and Work

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Ep. 12

Alison Ostroff

Friend, mom & Hanukkah enthusiast

The Three Best Traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah

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Ep. 11

Becca McDonagh

Teacher, mom of two & creator of @mathwithmissmcd

Making Christmas Magical (Without Losing Your Mind!)

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Ep. 10

Ruth McKeaney

Mom of five, author of Hungry for Home & host of At Home with Ruth McKeaney

Creating a Cozy Christmas

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Ep. 9

Drs. Gilbert & Hahn

OB/GYNs at Paoli OB/GYN

Women's Health in Your 40s & 50s: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause

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Ep. 8

Drs. Gilbert & Hahn

OB/GYNs at Paoli OB/GYN

Women's Health in Your 20s & 30s

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Ep. 7

Heather Stigall

Children's book author & mom of five

Raising Children Who Love to Read (and Write!)

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Ep. 6

Amanda Kurman

Wife, mom & school secretary

Costumes, Candy & Chaos: A Halloween Chat

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Bonus

Kelley Pidhirsky

Fellow Swiftie & mega-fan

The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Album Pre-Drop

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Ep. 4

Rachel Gallegos

Attorney, school board member & mom of two

All Things Fall

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Ep. 3

Beth Forbes

Mom of two teens & Managing Director at a financial services firm

Ages and Stages: Teen Edition

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Ep. 2

Jess Connell

Nurse practitioner & mom of three

Ages and Stages: Preschool Through Middle School

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Ep. 1

Meredith Waldron

Third-grade teacher & mom of two

Dog Days of Summer

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