Momtalk Maryland
The go-to podcast for Maryland moms looking to stay connected, inspired, and in the know about everything happening in their community—from must-visit spots to real conversations on motherhood, business, and local life. 🔹 A mix of local insights, business spotlights, foodie finds, and honest mom-life convos 🔹 Fun, engaging, and community-driven, but not just for moms—great for anyone who loves Maryland, parenting, and local businesses 🔹 Short, digestible episodes (20-40 mins) so busy moms can listen on-the-go
Episodes
What really happens behind those perfect Instagram posts? In this candid conversation, Claire sits down with her summer intern Emma to discuss her expectations versus the reality of working with an influencer. When Emma first joined the team, she admitted thinking the job would be relatively simple – just taking photos and posting them. Sound familiar?
As we unpack her assumptions, Emma reveals how her perspective transfor...
What happens when two moms decide to open up the confession booth and reveal the weird, embarrassing, and utterly human moments that most people keep hidden? This episode takes us behind the curtain of perfectly curated mom lives into the realm of strange habits we've never outgrown and mortifying moments we've tried to forget.
From the startling admission of a lifelong Bath & Body Works obsession (complete w...
What if everything we thought we knew about youth sports was wrong? What if the path to raising successful, happy athletes isn't through early specialization, elite programs, and intense training schedules for elementary-aged children?
Coach Bobby joins us to challenge conventional wisdom about youth sports with research-backed insights from his 15+ years of coaching experience. Having worked with athletes from toddle...
Claire shares her favorite summer activities in Howard County, from splash pads and farmers markets to library programs and local memberships that help families beat the heat while creating lasting memories.
• Seven farmers markets throughout Howard County including new locations in Old Ellicott City and Merriweather District
• Free splash pads at Merriweather District, Olney, and Millard Cooper Park in Sykesville for ...
Imagine spending your whole life with one hairstyle, then suddenly switching it up completely. That's exactly what happened when I decided to embrace my natural waves after years of straightening my hair. What started as a casual "I don't feel like styling my hair today" moment after spring break evolved into a two-month experiment that changed not just my appearance, but my relationship with myself.
Th...
Ever wonder what Gen Z really thinks about your social media presence? This eye-opening conversation between Claire Duarte and Emma, The Columbia Mom's first college intern, pulls back the curtain on the significant generational divide in digital marketing and social media usage.
Fresh from her freshman year at Salisbury University where she studies communications with a marketing minor, Emma offers a rare, unfiltered...
Remember when making friends was as simple as sharing your fruit snacks at recess? Motherhood changes everything about our social connections, creating both new challenges and unexpected opportunities for deeper relationships.
This candid conversation dives into the delicate balancing act of nurturing friendships while juggling family responsibilities. Claire opens up about being what she hilariously calls a "friend s...
We dive deep into the often misunderstood world of thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, and the powerful connection between hormones and whole-body wellness with functional medicine expert Laura from Rebalance Health and Wellness.
Have you ever wondered why traditional approaches to thyroid issues often fall short? Laura explains why simply prescribing Synthroid doesn't address the root causes of conditions like Has...
The journey to wellness often begins unexpectedly. What started as a simple business partnership with Rebalance Health and Wellness transformed into a life-changing health discovery for me. After comprehensive testing—blood panels, cortisol measurements, food sensitivity screening, and gut analysis—I received news that shocked me: despite feeling "fine," I had Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and my gut health was in serio...
After a decade-long hiatus, I found myself at the starting line of the Charm City Soul of the City 10K—the very same race that launched my running journey ten years earlier. The symmetry wasn't planned, but it felt like the universe had a sense of humor about my running comeback.
My relationship with running has evolved dramatically since my twenties when I completed five half marathons with sub-10-minute mile paces. ...
Remember when you confidently declared all the things you'd never do as a parent? Those lofty ideals about screen time, healthy eating, sleep training, and never losing your cool? Yeah, we do too.
In this candid conversation, Claire and Jill officially team up as co-hosts to tackle the humbling reality gap between pre-kid expectations and actual parenting. With equal parts humor and vulnerability, they confess how qui...
"You can't make that kid do a damn thing." These words echoed through my mind as I reflected on the unique journey of parenting my strong-willed, neurodivergent son. The path has been anything but straightforward, filled with unexpected challenges, tearful breakthroughs, and moments of profound doubt.
When Grant was born in June 2020—our COVID baby—we noticed his babbling seemed to taper off around seven mon...
Ever wondered how a local mom brand is born? In our debut episode of Maryland Mom Talk, host Claire Duarte pulls back the curtain on her journey from psychology graduate to founder of The Columbia Mom.
Claire takes us through her Maryland roots (born in DC, raised in Olney) before sharing the winding path that led to creating a community-focused platform. From her early days as a Beachbody coach to navigating motherhood du...
MomTalk Maryland is your go-to podcast for real conversations with real women—moms who are raising families, showing up for their communities, and finding meaning in the everyday moments of life. Hosted by Claire Duarte, founder of The Columbia Mom, each episode offers honest stories, warm insights, and a sense of belonging. It’s where community, connection, and conversation collide—right here in Maryland.
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